One of the most convenient and cheapest ways to see America is by riding a Greyhound bus. This interstate bus system connects all major cities in the United States, (52) people with frequent and convenient service. The bus system even has an international service (53) makes connection with cities in Canada and Mexico.
Its network even extends to some of the smaller towns and out-of-the-way communities (54) the great interior of the country. Traveling by bus may (55) longer than flying by plane, but the terminals are located in the center of most cities and there is (56) to the downtown area. These buses are comfortable and air-conditioned. They are all equipped with toilets in the rear to (57) the convenience of the passengers, but there are some very severe (58) of conduct which are strictly enforced. On all buses (59) is forbidden and the consumption of alcoholic drinks is not allowed.
(60) bus travel may not be suited to everyone’s taste, it affords budget travelers the (61) to see America in comfort and safety and at a leisurely unhurried pace.
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A. easy access
B. fast way
C. short path
D. direct approach
参考答案：A
解析：
此题考查的是对上下文的关联的认知。题目中说坐汽车比坐飞机费时，但是我们的目的地多数坐落在市中心，我们坐汽车可以更加方便地找到进城的路径。short path是指“捷径”，题目中只是说汽车相对于飞机的优点，是可以更方便地进城。所以答案选A。