Question

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The London Underground, or theTube, is the popular public transportation system of London. The concept for the London Underground was first proposed in the 1830s, by a lawyer called Charles Pearson. However, not until 1863 was the first section of the Underground built, and opened to the public. On its opening day, it transported 38,000 passengers, and within the first year it had been used by 93 million passengers.

The system has been improved significantly over the past century, and now it includes twelve lines serving Greater London, operating from 5.00 am through to 1.00 am, Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, it operates a reduced service. For the passengers' conveniences, the system is also interconnected with the overground train network which link to other parts of the country outside London.

To enable passengers to get around easiy. London Underground maps are distributed freely at all stations. Along with a plan of the Tube system, the free maps contain useful tips for safe and efficient travelling. The map itsetf is a design classic, with the various lines indicated in different colours and clearly indicated junctions showing the stations where passengers can change between lines.

1. The best tittle for the passage may be ____.

A. London underground                                 B. the drawbacks of London underground in the past

C. the history of London underground          D. A vision to London underground in the future

2. The word “proposed” in the text has a similar meaning to ______

A. suggested             B. submitted                 D. handed over                       D. made

3. It can be inferred from the text that people initially used the London underground____

A. in 1863                 B. before 1863              C. after 1863                           D. 1830s         

4. The word “significantly” in the text has a similar meaning to ______

A. importantly             B. remarkably              C. slightly                    D. gradually

5. The word “interconnected” in the text has a similar meaning to _____.

A. pasted                     B. departed                 C. touched                  D. linked

6. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text

A. It is convenient to travel on the Tube, because it connects with the rail system above the ground.

B. London Tube maps are provided free of charge at every station.

C. There are twelve lines in the Undergound system.

D. You have to pay for  tips about London Tube travelling.

Answer 1

1. The best tittle for the passage may be ____.

A. London underground                                 B. the drawbacks of London underground in the past

C. the history of London underground          D. A vision to London underground in the future

2. The word “proposed” in the text has a similar meaning to ______

A. suggested             B. submitted                 D. handed over                       D. made

3. It can be inferred from the text that people initially used the London underground____

A. in 1863                 B. before 1863              C. after 1863                           D. 1830s         

4. The word “significantly” in the text has a similar meaning to ______

A. importantly             B. remarkably              C. slightly                    D. gradually

5. The word “interconnected” in the text has a similar meaning to _____.

A. pasted                     B. departed                 C. touched                  D. linked

6. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text

A. It is convenient to travel on the Tube, because it connects with the rail system above the ground.

B. London Tube maps are provided free of charge at every station.

C. There are twelve lines in the Undergound system.

D. You have to pay for tips about London Tube travelling.