【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 have vivid memories of that trip which made me realize the value of a vacation, of 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 spend much of my workday encouraging my customers to save their money. One of the reasons I give is that we should all have enough for a family vacation every year. In our busy lives, family is what we should be saving our money and time for. For my family, our vacation starts when we begin planning the trip. We talk about destinations and our budget (預(yù)算) 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 cook for ourselves rather than eat out every night? Involving (使參與) 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 I 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 the doors to all kinds of conversations—deep, silly or meaningful. There39。s 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? milk the cow. meet the farmer and his family. experience country life. enjoy the scenery.（2）Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? author encouraged his customers to save their money for family vacation. author met new people and new things during the trip. trip helped the author understand the meaning of vacations better. author involved his kids in planning the vacation to cut their budget.（3）What is this passage mainly about? author had a good time in the countryside. author advised others to spend vacations with their families. author tried to enjoy the holidays with his family. author realized the value of family vacations and put it into practice.【答案】 （1）C（2）D（3）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇夾敘夾議文，作者由小時候的一次和父母去農(nóng)村體驗生活意識到度假的價值——認(rèn)識新事物，結(jié)識新朋友，與家人分享難忘的經(jīng)歷。這讓作者在后來給自己的家庭計劃假期的時候，也讓家人們參與其中，這樣確保每個人都有一個美好的假期。 （1）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第一段中的“When I was a boy, my parents and I traveled from New York City to the Pennsylvania countryside for a weeklong taste of rural life.”當(dāng)我還是個男孩的時候，我的父母和我從紐約到賓夕法尼亞的鄉(xiāng)村旅行了一周，體驗鄉(xiāng)村生活。可知，作者小時候和他的父母去農(nóng)村是為了體驗鄉(xiāng)村生活。故選C。 （2）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段中的“Involving the kids in planning the vacation makes sure that they have a great vacation too.”讓孩子們參與計劃假期，確保他們也有一個美好的假期?？芍髡咦尯⒆訁⑴c假期計劃是為了確保孩子有一個美好的假期，并不是為了節(jié)省預(yù)算。故D選項錯誤。選D。 （3）考查主旨大意。根據(jù)第二段中的“Decades later I still have vivid memories of that trip which made me realize the value of a vacation, of seeing new things, meeting new people and sharing memorable experiences with family members.”幾十年后，我仍然對那次旅行記憶猶新，那次旅行讓我意識到度假的價值，認(rèn)識新事物，結(jié)識新朋友，與家人分享難忘的經(jīng)歷。以及下文中作者將那次對家庭度假的價值的認(rèn)知，付諸實踐到自己的家庭生活中。故D選項“作者認(rèn)識到家庭度假的價值，并將其付諸實踐?！弊罘衔恼轮行?。故選D。 【點(diǎn)評】本題考點(diǎn)涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解和主旨大意兩個題型的考查，是一篇人生感悟類閱讀，考生需要準(zhǔn)確掌握細(xì)節(jié)信息，并根據(jù)上下文進(jìn)行概括和歸納，從而選出正確答案。5．閱讀理解 Compassion（同情）is a desire within us to help others. With effort, we can translate passion into action. An experience last weekend showed me this is true. I work parttime in supermarket across from a building for the elderly. These old people are our main customers, and it39。s not hard to lose patience over their slowness. But last Sunday, one aged gentleman appeared to teach me a valuable lesson. This untidy man walked up to my register（收款機(jī)）with a box of biscuits. He said he was out of cash, had just moved into his room, and had nothing in his cupboards. He asked if we could let him have the food on trust. He promised to repay me the next day. I couldn39。t help staring at him. I wondered what kind of person he had been ten or twenty years before, and what he would be like if fortune had gone his way. I had a hurt in my heart for this kind of human soul, all alone in the world. I told him that I was sorry, but store rules didn39。t allow me to do so. I felt stupid and unkind saying this, but I valued my job. Just then, another man, standing behind the first, spoke up. If anything, he looked more pitiable, “Charge it to me,” was all he said. What I had been feeling was pity. Pity is soft and safe and easy. Compassion, on the other hand, is caring in action. I thanked the second man but told him that was not allowed either. Then I reached into my pocket and paid for the biscuits myself. I reached into my pocket because these two men had reached into my heart and taught me passion.（1）The aged gentleman who wanted to buy the biscuits______. A.promised to obey the store rulesB.hoped to have the food first and pay laterC.forgot to take his credit card with himD.could not afford anything more expensive（2）Which of the following best describes the old gentleman? A.Kind and lucky.B.Friendly and helpful.C.Poor and lonely.D.Hurt and disappointed.（3）Why did the author refuse the old gentle man39。s request first? A.He considered the old man dishonest.B.He felt no pity for the old gentleman.C.He wanted to keep his present job.D.He expected someone else to pay for the old man.（4）What lesson did the author learn from this experience? A.Obeying the rules means more than passion.B.Wealth is most important in older age.C.Experience is better gained through practice.D.Compassion means helping in some way.【答案】 （1）B（2）C（3）C（4）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇夾敘夾議文，作者通過一位老人買餅干而沒錢付賬的經(jīng)歷告訴我們可以把同情的愿望轉(zhuǎn)化為行動。 （1）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第一段中的“He said he was out of cash, had just moved into his