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The older the betterRon, the teacher at the skydiving school, was a little surprised when he saw the grey-haired man drive up to the airfield.He was more surprised when the man said that his name was Walter and asked if he could take skydiving lessons.
Ron asked Walter how old he was and Walter replied that he was 60.Ron explained to Walter that anyone over 50 had to be checked by a doctor before they could learn to jump from a plane.“I’m afraid you should have thought about that before coming here,”Ron said.“I’m sorry, but I can’t let you start learning without a letter from your doctor.”Walter smiled.“Here’s a letter from my doctor.He made me take lots of tests and he says that I’m fine.”
So Walter was able to join the skydiving school.He came to all the lessons and worked very hard, although the other students were much younger than him, mostly about 30.Soon it was time for him to make his first jump.Ron asked him if he was feeling OK.Walter replied that he had never felt better.However, he added that there was something he should have told Ron earlier.Ron asked what it was and Walter smiled.Then, just before he jumped, he told Ron that he wasn’t 60.Ron asked how old Walter really was and Walter told him he was 75!
Walter’s first jump from a plane was six years ago and yesterday he made his eighteenth jump.“I should have started skydiving a long time ago!”he said.Walter has lots of other hobbies.He enjoys riding fast motorbikes and climbing mountains.Last year he was rescued by a police helicopter in Wales.Walter’s daughter Betty worries about him.“I think he should stop all these activities.But my mother says that as long as he’s happy it’s OK.”
1.Is Ron a teacher?
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2.What did Walter have to show before he started learning skydiving?
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3.How did Walter feel about his first jump?
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4.How old was Walter when he came to the skydiving school?
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5.What kind of person was Walter?
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解析:
1.Yes,/Yes, he is. 2.A letter from his doctor. 3.He felt very good. 4.He was 75 years old. 5.He is brave and he likes exciting activities. |
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People in the United States have a national vacation on Monday in most months. So people may have a vacation on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. During the vacation, people can rest, go to interesting places or do some other things with their families. There are three great days in the United States. They are New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. During the days, most businesses close. People can stay at home and have fun with their families.
People in the United States usually have more than 2 weeks of paid vacation(带薪休假) anytime in a year. This usually depends on how long people have been working or what their jobs are. Usually the more time they spend working, the more time they may get for vacation.
Vacation | When | What to do |
A national vacation | Saturday, Sunday and (66) ____________ | People can (67) ____________, go sightseeing or do some other things. |
Three great days | New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and (68) ____________ | People can stay at home and (69)____________ with their families. |
Paid vacation | More than (70) ____________ days anytimein a year | People can have a long journey. |