Question

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项.

A

Flying

Ever since I was old enough to dream, I have imagined myself soaring with the eagles. My love of flying has shaped the way I live and the person I have become. Two years ago, that passion rocketed to new heights when I had the opportunity to visit Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in

Arizona. For a whole week I lived in a college dorm, roomed with a total stranger and---best of

all---I flew!

My group took part in activities ranging from learning about the history of aviation (航空) to

flying in state-of-the-art pilot training simulators (模拟装置). At least once a day, I devoted myself

to learning one of the world’s best training aircrafts, the Cessna 182. Not only did I receive thorough

ground instruction, but I also got to fly. In total, I flew five hours to receive my private pilot’s license.

In that one joyous and oh-so-short week, my passion for aviation grew even stronger. Now, whenever I see a plane flying overhead, I feel a sense of pride thinking I’ve done that.

During my time in and above the Arizona desert, I learned not only about the mechanics and

techniques of aviation, but also about myself and how I see the world. As I floated in that seemingly

endless sea of air, I became aware of the variety and complexity of the humanity below. On the

ribbons of roadways, each tiny car carried people with hopes and dreams. I wondered if any of those

people had ever wished to fly like an eagle. Then I realized that each must have his or her own

dreams and ambitions. That’s what makes us unique. We try to respond to something special inside

us. I also realized that I was especially fortunate to be making my own dream come true.

Everywhere I go, I hear, “Do what makes you happy and you will be happy.” It sounds like

standard advice, but I’ve really thought about it and taken it to heart. I couldn’t care less about how

much money I make or what benefits I receive. I know that I am already in hot pursuit(追逐) of my

dreams. And, even if they change, even if they finally don’t involve aviation, I’ll always aim to fly

with the eagles.

1.Two years ago, the author ___________.

A. was admitted to a university

B. stayed in a university for one week

C. saw the launch of the rocket

D. made good friends with an astronaut

2.Paragraph 2 is mainly about _________.

A. which aircraft the author got to fly

B. how the author learned to fly

C. what the author learned about simulators

D. why the author got a pilot’s license

3.According to the author, ________ makes people unique.

A. flying like an eagle

B. trying something special

C. having their own dreams

D. learning unusual techniques

4.From the last paragraph, we can learn that the author _________.

A. cares a lot about money and benefits

B. brings happiness to others

C. pursues his aims whatever happens

D. offers advice wherever he goes

Answer 1