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2023年湖北省普通高中学业水平合格性考试
英语(八)
本试卷共8页46小题。全卷满分100分。考试用时90分钟。本试卷由阅读理解、语言知识运用、书面表达三个部分组成。
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号、座位号填写在试卷的密封线内。
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4. 考试结束后, 请将本试卷上交。
第一部分:阅读理解(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分, 满分30分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 ABC三个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Four Bike-Friendly Cities
Amsterdam,The Netherlands
With more bikes than people, the city is structured with cyclists in mind. Low-speed limits in the centre limit the impact of cars, while bike racks on public transport make iteasy to travel long distances, Rental shops are everywhere. The terrain(地热) is famously flat, and an online bike route planner makes it easy.
Berlin,Germany
With over 1, 000 km of bike paths, the vast majority of which are protected lanes. It's no wonder Berliners love to get around by bike. For the traveller, the major sights are within easy reach on a bicycle. The "Call A Bike "share system allows you to simply lock the bike to any fixed object and call in a code to "return’ it.
Paris,France
Home to the Velib' public bike sharing system that has over 20, 000 bikes, and with500 km of bike paths, Paris cyclists can enjoy the city safe from motorists. A Velib' stationis almost always within sight, or just around the next corner
Tokyo,Japan
Despite being home to one of the most expansive public transport networks on the planet, Tokyo residents still cycle in large numbers. Though the extent of bike lanes is limited, safe drivers ease the tension between car and cyclist. Unique automatic underground bike parking garages are provided when you need to store your bike.
l. What is special about the city Amsterdam?
A. There are free bikes everywhere.
B. There are more bikes than people.
C. There is a public bike sharing system.
2. What is a Velib’ station in Paris for?
A. Hiring bikes.
B. Repairing bikes.
C. Buying bus tickets
3. Which city has unique automatic