Mr. Scott lived in a small town. He had studied in a famous university and learned a lot there before he returned to his hometown where his father had a few factories. He began to manage them and they were all developed. In a few years he became one of the richest men there. He was often asked to the important meetings and talked volubly or bombastically. The people in the small town respected him and often asked him for some advice. So he always thought himself clever and right.

One autumn morning Mr. Scott went to the capital on business. On his way there he wanted to visit some places of interest. He drove well and got to the biggest city in his country successfully. And after he finished his work, he began to call on some of his old friends who worked there. They were happy to see each other and drank much. On his way to his hotel, he drove his car fast and knocked an old woman down who was crossing the street. The old woman was sent to a hospital and he was sent to the police station. A policeman asked him several questions and left him in cold and wet room alone in order to make him regain consciousness（清醒）.About two hours later he began to shout loudly in the room. The policeman let him out. “I didn’t think I would be insulted here!” Mr. Scott called out angrily. “Where are you usually insulted, then?” asked the policeman.

1. The phrase “talked volubly or bombastically” means_______.

A.令人生畏　　　　   B.高谈阔论

C.畏缩不前　　　　   D.缩头缩脑

2. Mr. Scott went to the capital______.

A. by plane　　　　　　   B. by train

C. by sea　　　　　　　　 D. by car

3. Mr. Scott knocked the old woman down because_______.

A. he had drunk much by then

B. he didn’t drive very well

C. there were lots of people in the street

D. he hurried to get to his hotel

4. The policeman left Mr. Scott in the cold room because_______.

A. he had something important to do

B. the man was too drunk to answer him

C. the man wouldn’t answer his questions

D. he wanted to insult the man

 

Mr. Scott lived in a small town. He had studied in a famous university and learned a lot there before he returned to his hometown where his father had a few factories. He began to manage them and they were all developed. In a few years he became one of the richest men there. He was often asked to the important meetings and talked volubly or bombastically. The people in the small town respected him and often asked him for some advice. So he always thought himself clever and right.

One autumn morning Mr. Scott went to the capital on business. On his way there he wanted to visit some places of interest. He drove well and got to the biggest city in his country successfully. And after he finished his work, he began to call on some of his old friends who worked there. They were happy to see each other and drank much. On his way to his hotel, he drove his car fast and knocked an old woman down who was crossing the street. The old woman was sent to a hospital and he was sent to the police station. A policeman asked him several questions and left him in cold and wet room alone in order to make him regain consciousness（清醒）.About two hours later he began to shout loudly in the room. The policeman let him out. “I didn’t think I would be insulted here!” Mr. Scott called out angrily. “Where are you usually insulted, then?” asked the policeman.

1. The phrase “talked volubly or bombastically” means_______.

A.令人生畏　　　　   B.高谈阔论

C.畏缩不前　　　　   D.缩头缩脑

2. Mr. Scott went to the capital______.

A. by plane　　　　　　   B. by train

C. by sea　　　　　　　　 D. by car

3. Mr. Scott knocked the old woman down because_______.

A. he had drunk much by then

B. he didn’t drive very well

C. there were lots of people in the street

D. he hurried to get to his hotel

4. The policeman left Mr. Scott in the cold room because_______.

A. he had something important to do

B. the man was too drunk to answer him

C. the man wouldn’t answer his questions

D. he wanted to insult the man

 

阅读下面的短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

　　My work keeps me in Hong Kong most of the year，but I do try to get　1　 for a month in 　2　，usually July．Now as you probably know that's the main 　3　 season in Europe，the favorite places for holiday and the famous cities are usually very 　4　．But I'm not seeking the sun－I get plenty of　5　 in Hong Kong and I'm certainly not seeking the 　6　！So when I go on holiday I buy a Train Pass（a sort of train ticket）that 　7　 me a first class travel on most of the 　8　 of Western Europe．First class compartments（车厢）are 　9　 crowded and they are very comfortable．If you're going on an overnight 　10　 you can take a sleeping-train for some extra money．There are usually dining cars in the train．

　　I find that 　11　 travel is restful and 　12　．There's always something to see． I particularly enjoy 　13　 through Switzerland and Italy．You can get a very good 　14　 of what a country is like from a train；you don't go too fast and you stop quite often．　15　 rail travel is very safe and I am never sick on a train 　16　 I am on a ship！Then there are always people to 　17　 if you feel like a chat．

　　The 　18　 that I seldom travel by plane is quite simple: as train stations are usually built in the city center，I don't have to 　19　 transport；transport can be a problem when arriving by 　20　．

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Modern life is impossible without travelling. The fastest way of travelling is by plane. With a modern airline you can travel in one day to places which it took a month or more to get to hundred years ago.

Travelling by train is slower than by plane, but it has its advantages(便利). You can see the country you are travelling through. Modern trains have comfortable seats and dining-cars. They make even the longest journey enjoyable.

Some people prefer to travel by sea when possible. There are large liners and river boats. You can visit many other countries and different parts of your country on them. Ships are not so fast as trains or planes, but travelling by sea is a very pleasant way to spend a holiday.

Many people like to travel by car. You can make your own timetable. You can travel three or four hundred miles or only fifty or one hundred miles a day, just as you like. You can stop wherever you wish where there is something interesting to see, at good restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal, or at a hotel to spend the night. That is why travelling by car is popular for pleasure trips, while people usually take a train or plane when they are travelling on business.

1.From the passage, we know the fastest way of travelling is          .

A．by train

B．by sea

C．by plane

D．by car

2.If we travel by car, we can           .

A．make the longest journey enjoyable	B．travel to a very far place in several minutes
C．make our own timetable	D．travel only fifty or one hundred miles a day

3.When people travel on business, they usually take               .

A．a plane or a car

B．a car or a boat

C．a boat or a train

D．a train or a plane

4.How many ways of travelling are mentioned in the passage?

A．Four

B．Three

C．Two

D．Six

 

Travel Tips from the Budget Traveler Plan in advance. Passengers planning to travel by plane or train should buy their tickets at least one week before the trip. You can save money that way. There are often special airfares and rail fares if you buy your ticket more than 7 days or 14 days in advance. Shop around. Not all travel agencies or airlines change the same amount of money for airline tickets to the same place. It’s a good idea to call several different places to get the best deal. Sometimes you can find really good flight prices on the Internet. Stay over a Saturday night. Some airlines offer low airfares if you stay over a Saturday night. This is because they want to attract the pleasure travelers. Pleasure travelers are usually able to stay over on a Saturday night. Business travelers usually want to be home with their families on Saturday nights. Take a boat. For some destinations, traveling by plane is not the only choice available. Most people travel from Japan to Korea or China, for example, by plane. This is because plane travel is quick and convenient. But you can make the journey by boat, instead. It takes more time, of course, but there are usually cheap deals for boat passengers—and you have lots of time to enjoy the journey. Travel with a friend or in a group. Traveling in a group is often a good way to save money. If you travel in a group of 10 or more, you can usually get a good deal from airlines. Also, when you rent a car, you can share the cost instead of paying for it yourself. In addition, sharing with another traveler can help get a cheap room price at a hotel. Join a Frequent Travel Program. Many airlines offer special programs for regular travelers. These are called “Frequent Travel Programs” or “Frequent Flyer Programs”. Every time you take their plane, you get points. When you have enough points, you can get free flights from the airline. 1. A cheaper air ticket may be got by all of the following means EXCEPT ______. 　　 A. trying different travel agencies and airlines 　　 B. buying a ticket ahead of time 　　 C. buying a ticket on line　　　　　 　　 D. shopping around the city 2. To get a cheap deal on a flight, which of these trips should you choose? 　　 A. Leave on Thursday and return on Sunday afternoon. 　　 B. Leave on Monday and return on Wednesday. 　　 C. Leave on Wednesday and return on Saturday morning. 　　 D. Leave on Friday and return on Saturday night. 3. The writer suggests taking a boat from Japan to Korea mainly because ______. 　　 A. it’s comfortable to take a boat 　　 B. the scenery on the sea is beautiful 　　 C. it’s cheap and you can enjoy the journey 　　 D. it is not far from Japan to Korea 4. Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage? 　　 A. The writer recommends traveling in a group as a good way to save money. 　　 B. All airlines offer special programmes for regular travelers. 　　 C. Joining a Frequent Traveler Programme can help you get flights for free every time. 　　 D. The writer suggests renting a car as a great way to travel for free.