Question

My grandfather Jack is 96 years old, and he has had an interesting life. He has travelled a lot in his life in the Far East. He visited the Taj Mahal in India and the Pyramids in Egypt. He hunted (狩獵) lions in Africa, and rode a camel in the Sahara Desert. He says the most beautiful place he has travelled to is Kathmandu in Nepal.

      Jack has married twice. His first wife died when she was 32. He met his second wife Maria while he was cycling round France They have been married for 50 years, and they have lived happily in a small village since they got married.

      Jack says that he has never been ill in his life. The secret of good health, according to my grandfather, is exercise He goes swimming every morning. He has done this since he was a boy. He also has a glass of wine every night! Perhaps that is his secret!

1.What kind of life has Jack lived?

A. A short life.                                                 B. An interesting life.

C. A lonely life                        D. A poor life.

2.Which of the following does Jack think is the most beautiful place?

A. Kathmandu.                        B. The Pyramids

C. The Sahara Desert.                   D. Taj Mahal

3.How many times has Jack married?

A. Once.           B. Twice.          C. Three times.             D. Four times.

4.Where did Jack meet Maria?

A. In India.         B. In Nepal.        C. In France                            D. in Egypt.

5.What does Jack do every night?

A. He has a glass of wine.               B. He goes swimming

C. He hunts lions.                                                     D. He rides a camel.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.B

2.A

3.B

4.C

5.A

【解析】短文大意：這篇短文中作者主要簡要介紹了自己的爺爺的愛好，婚姻及健康三方面的情況。

1.根據第一段My grandfather Jack is 96 years old, and he has had an interesting life.描述，可知杰克過著一種有趣的生活。故選B。

2.根據第一段He says the most beautiful place he has travelled to is Kathmandu in Nepal.描述，可知他認為加德滿都是最美麗的地方。故選A。

3.根據第二段Jack has married twice.描述，可知杰克結過兩次婚。故選B。

4.根據第二段He met his second wife Maria while he was cycling round France 描述，可知他是在法國遇到瑪利亞的。故選C。

5.根據短文最后一段He also has a glass of wine every night! 描述，可知他沒晚都和一杯酒。故選A。