Take local transportation and see the real China. Using local tranportaion like buses, trains and taxis will let you see China and interact with Chinese in the way you have had never experienced before.
Local Transportation in China
Many of us came into China expecting half of the Chinese population to be on bicycles. Nothing can be further from the truth today. Personal cars and taxis seem to be the most common mode of transportation today and in fact, you can hardly see bicycles in the streets in some of the major cities in China! Many young adults in China may not even know how to cycle!
Taxis in China
If you are new to China, start with taxis. Depending on the city you are in, fares start from RMB5(US$0.8) to RMB12(US$1.2) and run on taxi-meter. Taxis will be able to print receipts. Always ask for a receipt at the end of a journey. In case you leave behind something, a receipt will be useful to trace the driver and the taxi.
Public Buses in China
Public buses in cities are the most common and popular form of public transport. Public bus fares in China are extremely cheap and usually cost a flat RMB1 or RMB2(US$0.15 to US$0.25). You pay the same price regardless of the distance you travel.
Metro or Subway in China
Underground trains are not found in most Chinese cities except the biggest ones such as Beijing or Shanghai.
Even then, these subway networks are not well developed as compared to other major cities around the world. In fact, Beijing subway is so disappointing with just two major lines given that it is such a large city.
Ask a Chinese colleague of friend to advise you on what subway line to take.
Railway Trains in China
China has an extensive railway system and train fares are cheap and trains are very punctual. Book your tickets at the hotel reception or at the railway station. Certain tickets may be pre-booked and there are different classes of seats.
21. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. Half of the Chinese population are using bicycles as their transport means.
B. In Beijing and Shanghai, few bicycles can be found in the streets.
C. More and more young grown-ops learn how to cycle as an entertainment.
D. Personal cars and taxis are seldom used in the small cities in China.
22. When you come to China for the first time, which is the most suitable means to take?
A. Public buses B. Underground trains C. Railway trains. D. Taxis
23. What can we infer from the passage?
A. If you leave some of your belongings in a taxi, you won’t get it back.
B. The underground train system is developed perfectly in big cities.
C. Public bus is the most popular form with very low price despite the distance.
D. You can book the train tickets in the classroom without going to the station.
BDC
政治经济类文章的概念:
要做好这类阅读,平时就要注意了解国内外发生的政治经济大事,掌握一定背景知识,对这类文章的叙述特点及内容安排有一定了解,还要扩展这方面的词汇。阅读这类文章,要抓住文章的核心,即文章整体和各段主要在说什么,也要注意段落之间的逻辑关系。
如何备考政治经济类阅读理解题:
【题型说明】政治经济类阅读文章是高考常选材料之一。该类文章时代气息浓郁,语言鲜活,但熟字新义词、超纲词及专业词语多,长句、难句多。政治类文章大多数是同学们感性趣的内容,读起来倒有似曾相识的感觉,经济类文章读起来就像是雾里看花,文章看完,一头雾水。再加之这类文章的命题侧重于词义猜测、推理判断和文章主旨,同学们对这类题材是望而生畏。
【备考策略】建立心理优势。针对不同体裁的文章,我们要采取相应的阅读方法和技巧。政治类文章多采用记叙文形式,我们可采取“顺读法”,以便抓关键语句,领会文章主旨;而经济类文章则多采用说明文形式,我们则可以采取“逆读法”,先读试题,再从文章中查找有用信息。若遇到的确难读的材料。千万不用着急,因为你觉得难,其他人也一定是同感。在高考前,我们就要有这种心理准备,高考试卷肯定有一、两篇难以阅读的材料。不过,我们平时可以有意识地从报刊杂志上找一些较难的阅读材料来阅读,以培养自己迎难而上的心理素质。
【答题方法】
1、寻找主干:
根据英语中五种基本句型结构,把句子中的主语、谓语、宾语、表语等主要成分找出来,其他成分如定语、状语、补语等则易于理解。找到了句子主干,句子的意思至少明白了一半。
2、剔除从句:
在一个长句中可能会出现若干个从句,在理解时,如果把各个从句剔除出来单独理解,然后把大意拼凑起来,整个长句的意思就会明白六、七分。
3、辨别分句:
一个长句如果是由几个并列、转折、递进、对比关系的分句组成,句中往往有表示这些分句关系的连接词,只要能弄清楚分句和分句之间的逻辑关系,再把各层分句的意思加以连贯,整个长句的句意基本上能跃然脑中。
4、寻找关键词:
如果一个句子看完,一点句意的感觉也没有,下下策就是抓住句中的关键词,通过关键词大体弄懂这个长句的意思。
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