people can also see traditional culture of China. For example, on the walls of a few stations of Line 8, there are some pictures of blue and white porcelain (青花瓷).
Stockholm, Sweden
The first subway line for Stockholm was opened in 1950. The Stockholm Subway is well-known for its decoration of the stations. It is called the longest art gallery in the world. Over 90 percent of its stations are decorated with paintings. A few stations are decorated with red bedrocks (岩床). These make you feel as if you were in a cave.
London, the UK
The London Underground or the Tube is the oldest subway in the world. It was opened in 1863. During World War Ⅱ, it was used to protect people from German plane attacks ( 袭击 ) on London.
Now, it is a symbol of the city. There is no air conditioner in the trains, so it is very hot in summer.
New York, the US
The New York City Subway runs 24 hours a day. It has an express train on almost every line. You can get to your destination (目的地) quickly. The trains themselves are full of fun. You will see
people doing moonwalk dances like Michael Jackson, playing the guitar and singing.
Subway in the world the The subway is not only a form of transportation but also a （1）______ for other people to learn about local culture. What’s subway ◆By 2019, the Beijing Subway has been （2）______ for 50 years and it is the （3）_______subway system in China. Beijing, China ◆There are touch-screen （4）_______ in all stations now. In some stations, people
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can also see china’s （5）_______ culture. Stockholm,Sw The Stockholm Subway is called the longest art gallery in the world. People eden decorate its （6）______