Question

My grandfather Jack

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 animals 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. Hunts animals. B. Rides a camel.

C. Goes swimming D. Has a glass of wine.

Answer 1

1.B

2.A

3.B

4.C

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文叙述了作者96岁的爷爷杰克的有趣生活。他一生去过很多地方，结过两次婚。由于坚持锻炼，他从未生过病。

1.细节理解题。根据短文第一句“My grandfather Jack is 96 years old, and he has had an interesting life.”的描述可知，Jack过着有趣的生活，故答案选B。

2.细节理解题。根据短文第一段最后一句“He says the most beautiful place he has traveled to is Kathmandu in Nepal（尼泊尔）.”的描述可知，Jack认为最美丽的地方是尼泊尔首都加德满都。故选A。

3.细节理解题。根据短文“Jack has married twice.”的描述可知，他结过两次婚。故选B。

4.细节理解题。根据短文“He met his second wife Maria while he was cycling round France.”的描述可知，他是在法国遇见的Maria，故选C。

5.细节理解题。根据短文“He also has a glass of wine every night!” 的描述可知，他每晚都喝一杯酒，故选D。

考点：日常生活类短文阅读。