下面是英语四级阅读单选题讲解:年代与数字题。
Passage
The high point in railroad building came with the construction of the first transcontinental system. In 1862 Congress authorized two western railroad companies to build lines from Nebraska westward and from California eastward to a meeting point,so as to complete a transcontinental crossing linking the Atlantic seaboard with the Pacific. The Government helped the railroads generously with money and land. Actual work on this project began four years later. The Central Pacific Company, starting from California, used Chinese labor, while the Union Pacific employed crews of Irish labourers. The two groups worked at remarkable speed, each trying to cover a greater distance than the other. In 1869 they met at a place called Promontory in what is now the state of Utah. Many visitors came there for the great occasion. There were joyous celebrations all over the country, with parades and the ringing of church bells to honor the great achievement.
The construction of the transcontinental railroad took_.
A. 9 years B. 7 years C. 4 years D. 3 years
讲解答案:
D 这是一道有关年代考点的细节题。根据文章:美国国会1862年授权两家铁路公司建设横贯美国东西两岸的铁路,实际修建时间为1866年,于1869年在犹他州的Promontory相会。因此是3years,那么D为正确答案。一些考生由于不细心,未看淸实际施工的时间应为1866年,而将其误为1862年,所以错选了B。
上一篇: 大学英语四级阅读练习之三
下一篇: 英语四级阅读练习题(5)
肢体语言说明一切:6个信号他其实喜欢你!
26个字母带你感悟人生 26 Letters Teach You
不要说话:你应该保持沉默的十大场合
欧洲经济形势看“巨无霸”汉堡价格就知道
置办年货请擦亮眼:超市如何偷走你的钱?
国内英语资讯:HKSAR chief executive calls for dialogue to solve problems
国际英语资讯:Feature: Anti-G7 protest held to express disagreements
每天快乐多一点:6种方式提升每日心情
谁说学语言枯燥:5种有趣的方式英语学起来!
国内英语资讯:Chinese lawmakers deliberate preschool education, economic reports
国内英语资讯:Gun violence in U.S. seriously tramples on human rights: article
国内英语资讯:China firmly opposes U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese imports
15种招人嫌的飞机乘客:你遇见过他们吗?
2013年央视春晚节目单(双语)
放假蜗居大改造:这些杂物你需要清空
小儿难养:英国育儿成本达十年最高峰
法国允许辅助自杀 或实现安乐死合法化
国际英语资讯:1st LD Writethru: Top DPRK leader guides test-firing of new multiple rocket launcher -- KCNA
体坛英语资讯:Ronaldo, Messi among nominees for Best FIFA Mens Player honor
科学家发现拥有“一次性阴茎”的海参