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 not refuse.

Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. Mr Evans, who spent 60 years 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 quipped, “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's 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----4    CCAA       

解析:

1.这是一道细节题。从最后一段第一句话“His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized—no alcohol, no cigarette and no anger.”可知，老人长寿的秘诀是“不喝酒、不吸烟、不生气”。答案为C。 

2.这是一道细节题。A选项中的单程车费应是5先令，从第二段“There was a trip to the White City…return from Swansea”,其中“return”是往返的意思。第四段第一句表明C

选项是错误的。D选项与文中第二段的叙述不符。答案为B。 

3.这是一道猜义题。从老人所说的话“I'm glad to see they've given me a return ticket.”可知，他是用一种诙谐的语气说的。答案为A。 

4.这是一道概括文章主旨题。从整篇短文的内容可知，主要讲述了一位百岁老人参观伦敦的新闻报道。答案为A。