Question

【题目】 Before there were airplanes, people dreamed of flying. They told stories about flying people. One old story is about a young man named Icarus. He and his father wanted to get away from a bad king. So Icarus’ father made wings, and they used them to fly away. Years ago, people also tried to make flying machines. Most of them did not work. But today, flying is not just a dream. Today, big airlines carry many passengers. But some people enjoy flying in small planes. In 2014, a young man flew around the world. His name is Matt Guthmiller. He was only 19 years old, but he flew by himself. His trip took six weeks. He stopped 25 times in 14 countries. He is the youngest person to fly around the world.

Many people now dream of flying into space. And their dreams may soon come true. Many companies are building space planes. They will take people on short flights to space. Space tourism will be expensive at first. But over time, it should become much cheaper. Then more people’s dreams of flying will come true.

【1】Why did Icarus and his father made wings?

A.Because they liked flying.B.Because they wanted to get away from a bad king.

C.Because they wanted to travel.D.Because they wanted to make money.

【2】How long did Matt Guthmiller spend on his trip?

A.A week.B.Two weeks.C.Four weeks.D.Six weeks.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】D

【解析】

文章大意：文章主要讲的是每个人都有一个飞天的梦想，从古至今一直如此。古代，人们造翅膀用来飞行；现在人们已经有各种飞机；人们梦想着未来去太空旅游。相信人们的梦想一定会实现。

【1】细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“He and his father wanted to get away from a bad king. So Icarus’ father made wings”“他和他父亲想远离一个坏国王。所以伊卡洛斯的父亲做了翅膀”可知，Icarus和他爸爸做翅膀是为了远离一个坏国王，故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“His trip took six weeks”“他的旅行花了六个星期”可知，Matt Guthmiller的旅行花了六个星期，故选D。