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 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. "

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

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.

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

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

―I had a good holiday at my uncle’s.

―________ .

　　A. Oh, that’s very nice of you

　　B. Congratulations

　　C. Oh, I’m glad to hear that

　　D. It’s a pleasure

书面表达(满分25分)

假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Henry最近来信，询问你高考后的暑期安排。请你根据以下要点，用英语回一封信，说明你的计划，并简述理由。

1.休息；

2.读书；

3.陪伴父母；

4.参加社会活动。

注意：

1.词数100左右，信的开头和结尾已为你写好(不计入总词数)；

2.可根据内容要点适当增加细节，使行文连贯；

3.参考词汇：

高考—college entrance examination

社会活动—social activities

Dear Henry,

I’m glad to receive your letter.

Best wishes!

Li Hua

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 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 ______.

2. Which of the following statements is true?

3.The word "quip" in the last sentence most probably means _______.

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

I’m glad to write to you. It is near a month since you had left our hospital. I’m still worried about you. How are you get along these days? I think you may be much better now, but I’d better have a good rest and take good care of yourselves since you are sixty-year-old man. I still remember those days which you helped me to my English. With your help, I make good progress. But to my regret, my English remains very poor through I have made good use of my time. Can you give me some advice on it?

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