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Western NY had terrible winter weather: rain, sleet (雨夹雪), or even 3 feet of snow. Even when he was 81, he still walked the half mile every single day. As a child, I looked forward to the daily treats, but now I’m older and I realize he braved the rough weather each day just to see us smile; I now value that more than anything else. My grandfather touched(感动)many lives. A woman who had been in hospital for five years told me her story. She said my grandfather would visit her twice a week at her home: to read to her, play bridge, or just chat. It lasted for years without stop. She had few visitors. Even a hitchhiker who my grandfather had picked up for free told me of my grandfather’s influence on his life. My grandfather took the traveler to his home. After learning that the man was homeless, my grandfather gave him a place to stay. The man told me that no one had ever been so nice to him. He later found a job in a supermarket. I was touched, but not surprised to know all of the touching stories from which I understood my grandfather’s selflessness. I have since tried to learn from him to help others. Although he died years ago, we still respect(尊重) him. 56. The writer’s grandfather walked to his grandson’s home each day in order to ________. A. bring his son newspapers B. give his grandsons some food C. take exercise by walkingD. see his son and grandchildren 57. All of the following can describe(描述) the writer’s grandfather EXCEPT ________. A. kindB. selflessC. strictD. helpful 58. The underlined word “hitchhiker” in Paragraph 3 refers to ________. A. a person who gets a free car ride when traveling B. a person who likes traveling by car C. a person who is given up by parents D. a person who travels alone and gets lost 59. From the text we can infer(推断) that ________. A. the writer didn’t know his grandfather’s selflessness until years later B. the writer’s grandfather went to his house except on snowy days C. the writer’s grandfather ever looked after a woman in hospital for five years D. the writer’s grandfather ever helped a stranger find a job in supermarket 60. After learning about his grandfather’s stories, the writer ________. A. felt a little surprised at first B. followed the example of his grandfather C. was much sad all the time D. didn’t like his grandfather’s action B Are you dreaming of taking a trip on your own? Here is some advice on how to make your once-in-a-lifetime journey and how to stay safe when you get there. Before you begin to look at places, activities and plane tickets, you must set a budget. When you search through the websites about travelling, it can be so easy to add another week here or there, or choose an extra activity. Setting a budget can avoid(避免) creating a huge bill, which starts very small. With so many countries on this planet it is difficult to decide where to go. By narrowing down your search to voluntary (自愿的) work or a relaxing holiday, you can save a lot of time looking through websites. After deciding where to go, you need to research the country. Find out when each season is. It would be disappointing if you were taking part in an outdoor-based activity and it rained most days. Look into medical information, as you may need certain medicine for certain countries. Above all, make sure you can afford to go to this country and take part in the activities you have dreamt about. Don’t raise your hopes too high before you know for certain it is within your budget. By carrying a credit (信用) card with you at all times it is possible to stop yourself getting lost. Mobile phones are very important as well. However, do not depend completely on them, since electronic machines can break without warning. Therefore, always carry a list of emergency (紧急情况) phone numbers, names and addresses. Finally, learn a little of the language. Do not expect that the people there speak your own language. After all, you are in their country. 61. What is the best title for the passage? A. Take a Relaxing TripB. Save up to Travel Alone C. Create a Pleasant TripD. Prepare for Travelling Alone 62. From the text, we can know that ________. A. travelling in a foreign country costs a lot B. deciding on where to go is an easy job C. a volunteer can help you choose where to go D. you need to know what the weather of the county you’ll travel is like 63. What does the word “budget” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. 记录 B. 生意 C. 预算 D. 决定 64. According to the passage, which of the following is true? A. You needn’t research the country you’ll travel before setting off. B. Making a budget is important when making a travel plan. C. It is funny to take medicines when travelling. D. Bad weather can never influence your trip. 65. The last paragraph mainly tells us ________. A. reasons why mobile phones aren’t reliable B. ways to stay safe when travelling alone C. the importance of carrying a credit card D. the advantages of learning a foreign language C (责任编辑：admin) |