The railroad was very important in encouraging Westward Movement. It also helped build up industry and farming by moving raw materials and by distributing products rapidly to distant markets. In linking towns and people to one another it helped unify the United States.
1.The major problems with America‘s railroad system in the mid 19th century lay in _______.
A. lack of financial support for development
B. poor quality rails and unreliable stopping systems
C. limited railroad lines
D. lack of a transcontinental railroad
答案:B
2.The building of the first transcontinental system ________.
A. brought about a rapid growth of industry and farming in the west.
B. attracted many visitors to the construction sites
C. attracted labourers from Europe
D. encouraged people to travel all over the country
答案:A
C. limited railroad lines
D. lack of a transcontinental railroad
答案:B
2.The building of the first transcontinental system ________.
A. brought about a rapid growth of industry and farming in the west.
B. attracted many visitors to the construction sites
C. attracted labourers from Europe
D. encouraged people to travel all over the country
答案:A
3.The best title for this passage would be ________.
A. Settlements Spread Westward
B. The Importance of Railroads in the American Economy
C. American Railroad History
D. The Coast-to-Coast Railroad: A Vital Link
答案:D
4.The construction of the transcontinental railroad took ________.
A. 3 years
B. 7 years
C. 4 years
D. 9 years
答案:A
A. Settlements Spread Westward
B. The Importance of Railroads in the American Economy
C. American Railroad History
D. The Coast-to-Coast Railroad: A Vital Link
答案:D
4.The construction of the transcontinental railroad took ________.
A. 3 years
B. 7 years
C. 4 years
D. 9 years
答案:A
5.What most likely made people think about a transcontinental railroad?
A. The possibility of government support for such a task.
B. The need to explore Utah.
C. The need to develop the railroad industry in the west.
D. The need to connect the east coast with the west.
答案:A