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(2017福州高一检测)
In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer’s conference in Orlando, Florida. My family and friends persuaded me that a holiday might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I went.
Arriving in the Sunshine State was not easy, but I managed to catch a taxi to the hotel. The next morning, I caught another taxi to do some shopping. Later I went to a café to buy some lunch, but having my sandwich and drink in my hands, I saw that all the tables were occupied(占用). Then I heard a friendly voice saying, “You can share my table. ”
I thankfully sat down with the smiling elderly lady and we shared a happy lunch together. As the meal drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn’t hired(租用)a car, and hadn’t realized how costly taking taxis would be. After a while she said, “My dear, don’t use any more taxis. It would be my pleasure to drive you wherever you wish. ”
I told her that I couldn’t put her to that trouble, but she insisted. She took details of where I was staying and the next morning she drove me to Disney World. She took me through the park’s gates and spent some time with me before leaving me to explore alone. At the end of the day, she returned to take me back to my hotel. The next few days, she drove me around Orlando’s tourist areas. I offered her money but she refused to take any.
When we had lunch on my last day, I thanked her for her kindness. I’ll never forget that wonderful lady who filled my holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.
【语篇概述】文章讲述了作者在开会期间遇到一位善良的老太太, 她主动驾车送作者参会游玩的感人经历。
1. The author went to Orlando to .
A. see a doctor B. attend a meeting
C. meet a friend D. visit a family member
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知作者出差是为了参加会议。
2. What did the elderly lady do?
A. She offered her seat to the author.
B. She helped the author hire a car.
C. She drove the author to a park.
D. She bought the author a lunch.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第四段the next morning she drove me to Disney World. She took me through the park’s gates and spent some time with me before leaving me to explore alone. 可知这位女士开车把作者送到公园去游玩。
3. We can infer from the text that the elderly lady is .
A. hard-working B. good-looking C. well-known D. kind-hearted
【解析】选D。推理判断题。这位女士免费开车接送作者好几天, 不难判断出她是一位心地善良的人。
4. What’s the best title for the text?
A. My holiday hero
B. Making a big difference
C. My trip to Disney World
D. Difficulty in a foreign land
【解析】选A。主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了作者开会期间, 一位老太太免费开车接送自己的感人的事, 故A项较能体现故事的主题。
