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When I was a boy, my parents and I traveled from New York City to the Pennsylvania countryside for a week-long taste of rural life. We stayed in guest house on a farm, joining the daily routine and eating meals with the farmer and his family. We got up early to the cows as they were milked. I even tried my hand at milking one, and then joined the farmer as he released the cows into the field afterwards.
Decades later I still have vivid memories of that trip which made me realize the value of a vacation, seeing new things, meeting new people and sharing memorable experiences with family members. To this day, I still consider that family trip when I plan to take time off with my wife and kids. Vacations are a time for resting and connecting. As a bank manager, I spent much of my workday encouraging my customers to save their money. One of the reasons give is that we should all have enough money for family vacation every year. In our busy lives, family is what we should save our money and time for.
For my family, our vacation starts when we begin planning the trip. We talk about destinations and our budget ahead of time. Among the things we discuss: Can we save money by renting a house instead of spending six nights in a hotel Would it be better to buy groceries and good for ourselves rather than eat out every night? Involving the kids in planning the vacation makes sure that they have a great vacation too. I prefer to visit historical sites and museums while they love to fish and swim. So build in some relaxation time for us all so that the vacation can work for everyone.
Each year, setting aside vacation time to spend together is especially important to us. A relaxing environment opens door to all kinds of conversations---deep, silly or meaningful. There is no pleasure from the usual everyday tasks. What matters is that everyone is having a great time.
1. Why did the author and his parents go to the countryside when he was young?
A. To milk the cows. B. To meet the farmer and his family.
C. To experience country life. D. To enjoy the scenery.
2. What would the author encourage his customers to save their money for?
A. For family vacations. B. For better investment.
C. For children’s education. D. For traveling alone.
3. What is this passage mainly about?
A. The author had a good time in the countryside.
B. The author advised others to spend vacations with their families.
C. The author tried to enjoy the holidays with his family.
D. The author realized the values of a family vacation and put it into practice.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】
本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者对自己小时候与父母一起去宾夕法尼亚乡村旅行的回忆以及作者对家庭度假所产生的感悟。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中When I was boy, my parents and I travelled from New York: City to the Pennsylvania countryside for week-long taste of rural life.可知，作者与父母一起去宾夕法尼亚州旅行是为了体验乡村生活。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中One of the reasons I give is that we should all have enough money for family vacation every year. In our busy lives, family is what we should save our money and time for.可知，作者认为我们都应该为每年的家庭旅行存足够的钱。故选A项。
【3题详解】
主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了作者通过对自己小时候与父母一起去宾尼法尼亚乡村度假的回忆，意识到了家庭度假的价值，并且在自己有了家庭之后也与家人一起旅行。故选D项。
