Mrs Davies was a teacher in India. One summer she got a job as a teacher in an international school. But the school was in London. After she discussed with her husband, they decided to move to London.

One day, after dinner, Mr and Mrs Davies told their son, Matt, the decision about moving to London. The boy felt surprised and upset. He didn't want to leave his friends. He said that he would rather live with his classmate, Mike. His parents thought that he would change his mind later. Soon, it was August. Mr and Mrs Davies were busy packing. However, Matt refused to go together with his parents.

When the day came for them to leave India, Mr and Mrs Davies found their son lost. They were anxious and they called Mike, but he didn't know where Matt was, either. In fact, at that time, Matt was walking alone on the street. He walked past a park. He remembered that he and his father often played tennis in the park. He walked past a supermarket. It reminded him of shopping with his mother. He realised that those things would be meaningless (毫无意义) without his family. Matt quickly ran home to say sorry to his parents. He told them he was looking forward to living in London with them and making new friends there.

根据短文内容,回答下列问题。

1.Where did the Davies live before they moved to London?

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2.How did Matt feel when his parents told him about moving to London?

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3.Who did Matt's parents call when they couldn't find him?

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4.What did Matt and his father often do in the park?

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5.Did Matt want to move to London with his parents at last?

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I am 22.I used to work in a hotel.It was boring.

One day a guest and I had a conversation.She asked me,“Do you like your job?” I was sad because I knew the answer is “No.”

She was 74 and gave me the most beautiful advice that I remember in all my life:“You are too young to hate your job,young man.Go to get your passport and start your adventure(冒险).”So I did.

Since I was a little kid I was dreaming to know Europe.So next day I had my passport.And one week later,my plane tickets.

It was impossible to have a long holiday.So I resigned(辞职).My boss said I was crazy.My friends said that I was not responsible(有责任的).I just paid no attention to those voices.

It was Europe in winter.Not the best time to travel there.But Europe in winter is really cheap.

I packed some books,a camera,four shirts,two pants,a coat,gloves,two pairs of walking shoes,candies and music to give away.

I had little money.I just walked and walked.I went to high mountains and big cities. I saw some beautiful sunsets(日落).I heard some of the best musicians(for free).I discovered that there was still love in the world.I realized that sunrises are not always blue or yellow.Sometimes they mix.

I spent 22 days and $1,500 (including the plane tickets).What I did to save money:

1.Used Couchsurfing(沙发客).

2.Ate 20-cents bread.

3.Went to Burger King to get free potato chips and water.

4.Learned to cook.

5.Talked with local(当地的) people.They always know where to do cool and cheap things.

6.Only went to free museums(only in England).

Until this point in my life,I never had a clear idea of how to deal with my life.Now I do.I want to be a photographer so that I can inspire(激励) people with my pictures.Thanks to this travel.Thanks to that lady.

1.Why did the old lady advise the man to have an adventure?

A. Because he was poor.

B. Because she was old.

C. Because he didn’t like his job.

D. Because he wanted to know Europe.

2.After the man resigned,what possibly did his friends say to him?

A. Are you crazy?

B. Guy,you should be responsible.

C. A wise decision.Have a good time.

D. It’s not a best time to travel in winter.

3.What didn’t the man take with him?

A. Money or books.

B. Clothes or music.

C. Camera or passport.

D. Food or mobile phone.

4.In order to save money,he .

A. lived in hotels

B. ate bread and hamburgers

C. worked as a cook

D. tried to find places to do cool and cheap things

5.Why did he say “Thanks to this travel.Thanks to that lady.”?

A. Because the lady inspired him.

B. Because the lady let him know how to deal with his life.

C. Because the lady let him hear some of the best musicians.

D. Because the lady let him discover that there was still love in the world.

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