18.They say there are three ways to experience the Grand Canyon:on foot,on mules(騾子)or by air.We chose the first.Up early,my husband and I and our three children couldn't wait to get started.We decided to walk along a lovely path named Bright Angel Trail.
As we set out,I was shocked at how narrow the path was.And I couldn't help noticing that the other tourists weren't like us.They had heavy backpacks,water bottles,and hats.But as usual we were dressed.As the sun rose higher,Arizona's famous heat seemed to roast (烘烤) us.There was no shade and our legs were aching.We decided to go back,with the girl on my back and the boys far behind.By the time we finally got back,our legs were like jelly.
The next day,after we'd had a long rest and a good breakfast,we were ready for another view of Canyon-by air.After our last walk,this would be the easiest thing in the world.
We called to each other excitedly as the plane took off and circled around the Canyon.But the smiles on our faces disappeared as the pilot tossed(翻轉(zhuǎn))the plane around,pretending he was going to hit the ground.I shouted,"STOP,TAKE US BACK!"When we finally arrived back on land,once again our legs were like jelly.We hardly spoke as we drove back.
As I said,there are three ways to view the Grand Canyon.We never tried the mules,but personally I'd suggest a fourth:buy yourself a good magazine like National Geographic.That way,you can see the Canyon,without fear or tiredness.
21.Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?C
A.They made a careful preparation before the trip.
B.The children were more joyful than their parents.
C.B Bright Angel Trail was not as lovely as they expected.
D.The summer heat prevented them from enjoying the meal.
22.The underline expression"our legs were like jelly"probably meansA.
A.we were weak
B.we were unhappy
C.we were dissatisfied
D.we were disappointed
23.Which of the following best describes their Canyon trip by air?A
A.It proved to be frightening.
B.It was more comfortable.
C.It turned out to be exciting.
D.It made each of them tired.
24.We can infer from the passage thatC.
A.experiencing the Canyon on mules would be the best way
B.one needs to dress less when visiting the Grand Canyon
C.the writer was not serious when she made the suggestion
D.the whole family narrowly escaped from the air accident.
分析 本文講述了作者和丈夫去大峽谷旅游,卻發(fā)現(xiàn)旅程并非想象得那么美妙,而是十分疲憊與憂慮.
解答 21.C.推理判斷題.由第二段As we set out,I was shocked at how narrow the path was可知,Bright Angel Trail不像他們所預(yù)料的那樣可愛.它非常狹窄.故C選項正確.
22.A.句意猜測題.由第二段As the sun rose higher,Arizona's famous heat seemed to roast (烘烤) us.There was no shade and our legs were aching.可知,路途出乎預(yù)料的艱難,太陽火辣,作者回來時必然是"軟弱無力",故A選項切題.
23.A.推理判斷題.由倒數(shù)第二段But the smiles on our faces disappeared as the pilot tossed(翻轉(zhuǎn))the plane around,pretending he was going to hit the ground可知,作者和家人在乘坐飛機的時候,飛行員會做一些特別驚險的動作,使作者一家人心驚膽戰(zhàn),特別害怕.故A選項正確.
24.C.推理判斷題.由最后一段but personally I'd suggest a fourth:buy yourself a good magazine like National Geographic,作者建議買一本旅游雜志,這樣既可避免日曬又可以避免精疲力盡.但這種方式根本不是旅游.故可知,作者是在開玩笑.C選項正確.
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