Question

Britain’s oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 110. Mr. John Evans had never found the time or the money - to make the trip from his home near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital, he just’ could notre~se.

Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. Mr. Evans, who spent -60 year, working as a miner in South Wales, almost made the journey to London once before, at the turn of the century. “There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings （1 shilling =1/20 pound） return from Swansea - too much I thought All my money went to the family then,” he said.

During the next two days Mr. Evans will be taken on a whistle-stop tour of London to see the sights. Top of his list is a visit to the Houses of Parliament （国会）.

The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided to move him about if he gets tired. “I don’t like the chair business - people will so think I am getting old,” he said.

His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized - no alcohol, no cigarette and no anger. Before setting off from Swansea with his 76 year-old son, Amwel, he qulpped “I’m glad to see they’ve given me a return ticket.”

1. It   was reported that Mr. Evans’s healthy long life was to a certain extent due to his _______

A. wine drinking                                          B. proper smoking

C. mild temper                                                D. sense of humor

2. Which of the following statements is true?

A. A single trip from Mr. Evans^’s home to the White City used to be ten shillings.

B. The first place for Mr. Evans to visit is the Houses of Parliament.

C. He appreciated people’ t arrangement of a wheelchair during his visit.

D. Mr. Evans once made the journey to London at the turn of the century

3. The word “quip” in the last sentence most probably means_______.

A. to make a witty remark                                B. to express a happy message

C. to make a wish                                           D. to tell a joke

4. What might be the best title for this passage?

A. 110-Year-Old Tourist                                  B. Secret for Long and Healthy Life

C. Free Return Ticket                                      D. Sightseeing in London

Answer 1

1.C   2.B   3.A   4.A