第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题。每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

A

A kind of little cars may be seen in the streets in the future. People will like this kind of small cars better than the big ones. The car is as small as a bike. But it can carry two people in it. Everybody can drive it easily, just like riding a bike. Even children and old people can drive them to schools or parks.

If everyone drives such cars in the future, there will be less pollution in the air. There will be more space for all the cars in cities, and there will also be more space for people to walk in the streets.

The little cars of the future will cost less money to buy and to drive. These little cars can go only 65 kilometers an hour, so driving will be safer. The cars of the future will be fine for going around the city, but they will not be useful for a long trip.

This kind of cars can save a lot of gas. They will go 450 kilometers, then they have to stop for more gas.

They are nice cars, aren’t they?

46. If you drive this kind of little cars for four hours, you can probably go       at most.   A. 260 kilometers                     B. 65 kilometers

C. 450 kilometers                      D. 130 kilometers

47. Why do these little cars have to stop after going 450 kilometers?

A. For more water.                    B. For more gas.    

C. To have a rest.                      D. To charge (充电)

48. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Driving big cars can make the air dirtier.

B. The little cars can make more space for other cars and people.

C. These little cars will be useful for a long trip.

D. This kind of cars can save much gas.

B

Paris is the capital of France. Its subway is also very special. You can enjoy its culture when you are in this city. First you can see many people reading books in the subway. Whenever they are in the subway or at the station, there is always a book in the hand.

The subway station in Paris is not big, but each of them has its special facts. Some stations look like ships. Some stations have clothes, caps and shoes. And every station has a big advertisement picture. But many of them are for selling clothes and cosmetics(化妆品).

You can meet some beggars(乞丐) in the subway. But the beggars in the Paris subway are also very special. They often play the violin or guitar in the train. They don’t feel shy at all. Instead they think it is natural. After playing, they will go around the train and ask you to give them some money.

If you want to learn more about Paris, go to the subway and enjoy its culture by yourself.

49. What do many people usually do when they are in the subway?

A. Listen to music.                        B. Beg some money.

C. Sell clothes and cosmetics.         D. Read books.

50. How do the beggars get money from people in the subway?

A. They often play the violin or guitar in the train.

B. They usually brush shoes for the passengers.

C. They often steal money from the shops.

D. They usually help the passengers carry suitcases.

51. What’s the main idea of this passage?

A. Reading in the Paris subway.

B. The subway is a window of the Paris culture.

C. The beggars in the Paris subway usually have some skills.

D. Each of the subway station in Paris has its special facts.