Americans thinks travel is good for people. Some even think it can help one of the country’s

w   1.    problems---crime.

Crime w  2.    a lot of people. Every year, the n   3.    of crimes goes up and up. They often come from sad homes, with only one parent or no parents at all. There are problems with drugs.

There are many young criminals in prison. But prison doesn’t change them---60 to 70 percent will go b  4.   to crime when they come out of prison.

One man, Bob Burton, t  5.   of a new idea. In the old days, young men had to live a hard life on the road. They learned to be strong and b  6.  , and to help their friends in time of danger. This helped them grow into men. So Bob started “Vision Quest(幻想探究)”.

He takes young criminals on a long, long j  7.   with horses and wagons(马车) 3,000 miles through 7 states. They are on the road for more than one year. The young people on Vision Quest all have bad problems.  Most of them have already spent time in prison.  This is their last c     8.  .

It’s hard work on the work. The day starts before the sun comes up. The boys and girls have to feed the horses. Some of them have never loved anyone before, b  9.   they can love their horses. That love can help them to start a new life.

Not all young people in Vision Quest will leave crime behind them. 30 or 40 percent will one day be in prison a  10.  . But that’s a lot better than 60 or 70 percent. Bob is right. Travel can be good for them.

 

In the United States, crime worries a lot of people. Every year, the number of crimes goes up. And many criminals are young. Most of them --- 85 percent are boys. They often come from sad homes, with only one parent or no parents at all. There are problems with alcohol(烈酒) and drugs(毒品). There are many young criminals in prison. But prison doesn’t change them --- 60 to 70 percent will go back to crime when they come out of prison.

One man, Bob Burton, thought of a new idea that travel could help to solve one of the country’s worst problems--- crime. In the old days, young men had to live a difficult life on the road. They learned to be strong and brave, and to help their friends in time of danger. This helped them to grow into men. So Bob Burton started “Vision Quest”(寻梦).

The young people on “Vision Quest” all have bad problems. Most of them have already spent time in prison. This is their last chance. Mr Burton takes young criminals on a long journey with horses and wagons(马车) 3,000 miles through seven states. They are on the road for more than a year. It’s hard work on the road. The day starts before the sun comes up. The boys and girls learn to care for themselves. They also have to feed their horses. Some of them have never loved anyone before. But they can love their horses. That love can help them to a new life.

Not all young people on “Vision Quest” will leave crime behind them. 30 or 40 percent will one day be in prison again. But that’s a lot better than 60 or 70 percent. Bob Burton is right. Travel can be good for one. Even today, Americans still say, “Go west, young men.”

74. In the United State, ________ of the young criminals are boys.

   A) 60-70 percent                                         B) 85 percent

   C) 30 percent                                             D) 40 percent

75. According to the passage, travel is good for one because it can ________.

A) reduce the number of criminals                B) help to meet others

C) help one know nature better                     D) solve the problem of crime completely

76. Which of the following is probably NOT the cause of the crimes?

 A) Most of them are young.                        

B) They often don’t have a good family.

C) They like travelling far away from their homes.

D) They may often drink too much alcohol and take drugs.

77. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A) Young criminals are changed better by Bob’s new ideas.

B) All criminals do better after they come out of prison.

C) The young criminals on Vision Quest all live a happy life.

D) As times goes on, the criminals become more and more.

78. The young people on Vision Quest mainly learn how to ________.

A) love their horses                                     B) work all day and all night

C) live a happy life on a journey                    D) look after themselves and help others

79. Which one is NOT true according to the passage about the meaning of “Go west, young men.”?

A) Travel can help people to grow into men.

B) People can visit many beautiful places on the way.

C) People can learn to help others in time of danger during the trip.

D) People can learn to be strong and brave on a long trip.

阅读理解。
                                               Traveling Can Help Solve the Crime Problems 
         Americans think that travel is good for you. Some even think it can help to solve one of the country's
worst problems-crime. 
         Crime worries a lot of people. Every year, the number of crimes goes up and up. They often come from
sad homes, with only one parent at all. There are problems with alcohol (酒精)and drugs (麻醉药).
         There are many young criminals in prison. But prison doesn't change them 60 to 70 percent will go back
to crime when they come out of prison.
         One man, Bob Burton, thought of a new idea. In the old days, young men had to live a hard life on the
road.  They learnt to be strong and brave, and to help their friends in time of danger. This helped them to grow
into men. So Bob started "Vision Quest".
         He takes young criminals on a long, long journey with horses and wagons (四轮马车)3,000 miles through
7 states. They are on the road for more than one year.
         The young people on "Vision Quest" all have bad problems. Most of them have already spent time in
prison. This is the last chance. 
         It's hard work on the road. The day starts before the sun comes up. The boys and girls have to feed the
horses. Some of them have never loved anyone before. But they can love their horses. That love can help them
to a new life.
         Not all young people in "Vision Quest" will leave crime behind them. 30 or 40 percent will one day be in the prison again. But that's a lot better than 60 or 70 percent. Bob is right. Travel can be good for you.
         Even today, Americans still say, "Go west, young men."
1. According to the passage, travel is good for you because it can _________.
[     ]
A、get rid of crimes completely
B、change the way of life
C、help to reduce criminals
D、not build up your body
2. Which of the following is not the character of the criminals?
[     ]
A、A lot of them are young.
B、They often have not a good family.
C、They may often drink wine too much and take drugs.
D、They like traveling far away from their homes.
3. Which of the following is true?
[     ]
A、Young criminals become less and less as time goes by.
B、All criminals do better after they come out of prison.
C、Many young criminals are changed better by Bob's new idea.
D、Young criminals all lead a happy life on "Vision Quest".
4. The young people on Vision Quest have to               .
[     ]
A、work all day and night
B、get up early and feed the horses
C、love their horses
D、live a comfortable life
5. The underlined sentence "Go west, young men." in the last paragraph means                 .
[     ]
A、people can learn to be strong and brave on a long journey
B、people can learn how to help others in time of danger on a long journey
C、travel can help them to grow into men
D、All above
阅读理解。
     Americans think that travel is good for you . Some even think it can help to solve one of the country’s worst problems—crime .
     Crime worries a lot of people . Every year , the number of crimes goes up and up . They often come
from sad homes , with only one parent at all . There are problems with alcohol(酒精) and drugs(毒品).
     There are many young criminals in prison . But prison doesn’t change them-60 to 70 percent will go
back to crime after they are out of prison .
     One man , Bob Burton , thought of a new idea . In the old days , young men had to live a hard life on
the road . They learnt to be strong and brave , and to help their friends in time of danger . This helped
them to grow into men . So Bob started "Vision Quest ".
     He takes young criminals on a long , long journey with horses and wagons(四轮马车) 3,000 miles
through 7 states . They are on the road for more than one year .
     The young people on "Vision Quest " all have bad problems . Most of them have already spent time in
prison . This is the last chance .
     It’s hard work on the road . The day starts before the sun comes up . The boys and girls have to feed
the horses . Some of them have never loved anyone before . But they can love their horses . That love can help them to a new life .
     Not all young people in “Vision Quest” will leave crime behind them , 30 or 40 percent will be in the
prison again . But that’s a lot better than 60 to 70 percent . Bob is right . Travel can be good for you .
Even today , Americans still say , " Go west , young men . "
1.According to the passage , travel is good for you because it can _______ .
A. change the way of life      
B. help to reduce criminals  
C. make your body strong      
D. get rid of crimes completely
2. Criminals’ characters include_______ .
a. A lot of them are young .  
b. They often don’t have a good family .  
c. They may often drink wine too much and take drugs .
A. a , b        
B. a , c      
C. b , c        
D. a , b , c
3. The young people on “Vision Quest ” have to _______ .
A. get up early and feed the horses      
B. sleep together with their horses  
C. love a comfortable life             
D. work all day and all night
4. The underlined sentence "Go west , young men . " in the last paragraph means _______ .
A. travel can help young men learn how to feed horses  
B. people can learn to be strong and brave on a long journey
C. people can learn how give up smoking on their journey
D. scenes in the west are very beautiful
5. Which of the following is true ?
A. Many young criminals are changed by Bob’s new idea .
B. Young criminals all live a happy life on “Vision Quest”
C. Young criminals are becoming fewer and fewer now
D. All criminals do better after they come out of prison

    Americans think that travel is good for you . Some even think it can help to solve one of the country’s worst problems ---crime .

Crime worries a lot of people . Every year , the number of crimes goes up and up . They often come from sad homes , with only one parent at all . There are problems with alcohol(酒精) and drugs(毒品).

There are many young criminals in prison . But prison doesn’t change them—60 to 70 percent will go back to crime after they are out of prison .

One man , Bob Burton , thought of a new idea . In the old days , young men had to live a hard life on the road . They learnt to be strong and brave , and to help their friends in time of danger . This helped them to grow into men . So Bob started “Vision Quest ”.

He takes young criminals on a long , long journey with horses and wagons(四轮马车) 3,000 miles through 7 states . They are on the road for more than one year .

The young people on “Vision Quest ”all have bad problems . Most of them have already spent time in prison . This is the last chance .

It’s hard work on the road . The day starts before the sun comes up . The boys and girls have to feed the horses . Some of them have never loved anyone before . But they can love their horses . That love can help them to a new life .

Not all young people in “Vision Quest” will leave crime behind them , 30 or 40 percent will be in the prison again . But that’s a lot better than 60 to 70 percent . Bob is right . Travel can be good for you .

Even today , Americans still say , “ Go west , young men . ”

16.According to the passage , travel is good for you because it can ___________ .

A. change the way of life       B. help to reduce criminals 

C. make your body strong      D. get rid of crimes completely

17. Criminals’ characters include________ .

a. A lot of them are young . 

b. They often don’t have a good family . 

c. They may often drink wine too much and take drugs .

A. a , b         B. a , c       C. b , c        D. a , b , c

18. The young people on “Vision Quest ” have to ___________ .

A. get up early and feed the horses       B. sleep together with their horses 

C. love a comfortable life              D. work all day and all night

19. The underlined sentence “Go west , young men . ” in the last paragraph means _______ .

A. travel can help young men learn how to feed horses 

B. people can learn to be strong and brave on a long journey

C. people can learn how give up smoking on their journey

D. scenes in the west are very beautiful

20. Which of the following is true ?

A. Many young criminals are changed by Bob’s new idea .

B. Young criminals all live a happy life on “Vision Quest”

C. Young criminals are becoming fewer and fewer now

D. All criminals do better after they come out of prison

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