2013年职称英语考试阅读理解习题(5)_第3页

1. According to the passage, what do the passengers usually see when they are on a long bus trip?
A. Buses on the road.
B. Films on television.
C. Advertisements on the board.
D. Gas stations.

2. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To talk about the similarities between long bus trips and TV shows.
B. To persuade you to take a long bus trip.
C. To display the difference between long bus trips and TV shows.
D. To describe the billboards along the road.

3. The writer of this passage would probably favor
A. bus drivers who weren't reckless.
B. driving alone.
C. a television set on the bus.
D. no billboards along the road.

4. The writer feels long bus rides are like TV shows because
A. the commercials both on TV shows and on billboards along the road are fun.
B. they both have a beginning, a middle, and an end, with commercials in between.
C. the drivers are always reckless on TV shows just as they are on buses.
D. both traveling and watching TV are not exciting.

5. The writer thinks that the end of the ride is somewhat like the beginning because both are
A. exciting.
B. comfortable.
C. tiring.
D. boring.