Beijing is the capital of China. It is also one of the birthplaces of the Chinese civiliza

Beijing is the capital of China. It is also one of the birthplaces of the Chinese civilization (文明) and one of the six ancient capital cities in China. It is the second biggest city with an area of 17,020 square kilometers. Beijing is changing every day and it is becoming more and more beautiful. Now there are a lot of new buildings, modern shopping malls and large markets.

In the past, Beijing was very clean and quiet and most people went to work or school by bike. Things have changed a lot. Now people can take the bus, the underground or the taxi to go to work or school. It is fast and convenient.

The changes in Beijing have brought many advantages but they have also caused some problems: air pollution, noise pollution, sandstorms and lots of traffic. 

1．How many ancient capital cities are there in China?

 A. one         B. five         C. six                  D. seven

2．How many kinds of problems are mentioned in this passage?

A. four         B. five         C. six                  D. seven

3．In the past, people went to work or school ___________.

A. by car       B. by taxi     C. by underground   D. by bike

4．Which statement is the right?

A. Beijing is the biggest city of China.

B. There were many tall buildings in Beijing in the past.

C. The transport in Beijing is fast and convenient.

D. The changes to Beijing have only brought advantages.

5．Which is the best title of this passage?

A. Beijing is the capital of China.      B. Birthplace of China.

C. The problems Beijing have now.  D. Beijing’s past and present.

1．C

2．A

3．D

4．C

5．D

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了北京从过去到现在的一些变化。

1．根据第一段and one of the six ancient capital cities in China. 描述，可知选C。

2．根据最后一段caused some problems: air pollution, noise pollution, sandstorms and lots of traffic.描述，可知本文提到了四种问题。故选A。

3．根据第二段In the past, Beijing was very clean and quiet and most people went to work or school by bike.描述，可知选D。

4．根据第二段It is fast and convenient.描述，可知选C。

5．这篇短文主要介绍了北京从过去到现在的一些变化。故选D。

考点：关于北京的说明文阅读

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