Question

My grandfather Jack is 96 years old, and he has had an interesting life. He has travelled a lot in his life in the Far East. He visited the Taj Mahal in India and the Pyramids in Egypt. He hunted (狩猎) lions in Africa, and rode a camel in the Sahara Desert. He says the most beautiful place he has travelled to is Kathmandu in Nepal.

      Jack has married twice. His first wife died when she was 32. He met his second wife Maria while he was cycling round France They have been married for 50 years, and they have lived happily in a small village since they got married.

      Jack says that he has never been ill in his life. The secret of good health, according to my grandfather, is exercise He goes swimming every morning. He has done this since he was a boy. He also has a glass of wine every night! Perhaps that is his secret!

1.What kind of life has Jack lived?

A. A short life.                                                 B. An interesting life.

C. A lonely life                        D. A poor life.

2.Which of the following does Jack think is the most beautiful place?

A. Kathmandu.                        B. The Pyramids

C. The Sahara Desert.                   D. Taj Mahal

3.How many times has Jack married?

A. Once.           B. Twice.          C. Three times.             D. Four times.

4.Where did Jack meet Maria?

A. In India.         B. In Nepal.        C. In France                            D. in Egypt.

5.What does Jack do every night?

A. He has a glass of wine.               B. He goes swimming

C. He hunts lions.                                                     D. He rides a camel.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.B

2.A

3.B

4.C

5.A

【解析】短文大意：这篇短文中作者主要简要介绍了自己的爷爷的爱好，婚姻及健康三方面的情况。

1.根据第一段My grandfather Jack is 96 years old, and he has had an interesting life.描述，可知杰克过着一种有趣的生活。故选B。

2.根据第一段He says the most beautiful place he has travelled to is Kathmandu in Nepal.描述，可知他认为加德满都是最美丽的地方。故选A。

3.根据第二段Jack has married twice.描述，可知杰克结过两次婚。故选B。

4.根据第二段He met his second wife Maria while he was cycling round France 描述，可知他是在法国遇到玛利亚的。故选C。

5.根据短文最后一段He also has a glass of wine every night! 描述，可知他没晚都和一杯酒。故选A。