B
They say that “travel is the best teacher” and there is no better example of this idea than the Ming dynasty travel writer and geographer Xu Xiake (1587-1641). His book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake, not only encouraged a love of travelling among Chinese people but provided important scientific information about the country's land and geography.
Born into a wealthy Jiangyin family, Xu became interested in books about different places at an early age and wanted to travel. When he was 18, however, Xu's father died and so, it seemed impossible for his travelling dreams. He now was responsible for the family farm and taking care of his 60-year-old mother as tradition required.
But his mother had different ideas. Understanding her son’s love of travel and valuing the knowledge he could get from such experiences, this modern-thinking woman refused to keep her son at home. She agreed that Xu could travel for three months every year, when there was less farm work.
So at the age of twenty and with his mother's support, Xu set off for the first time, leaving behind not only his mother but his new wife as well. He would repeat this goodbye each year for most of the next 30 years. During this time, he travelled throughout the Ming kingdom, carefully studying the lands he passed through and recording his experiences and many discoveries in a diary. This diary, which once had over 500,000 words, would eventually become The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake.
Although rich, Xu avoided comfortable travel, preferring to go almost everywhere on foot. This way he could research the environment in detail and get a true picture of the natural world. Many of his trips were to hard-to-reach mountain areas, and through wild forests where few people lived. His willingness to face hardships came at a cost, however. Progress was slow and tiring and he was frequently sick, robbed and beaten during his journeys
Sadly Xu became seriously ill during his last and longest journey, a 4-year trip through the Southwest of China. He died in 1641, soon after returning to his hometown for the last time. When his diary was finally printed years after his death, much of it had been destroyed or lost. Although incomplete, it still made Xu a travelling legend around the world. 31. What is the passage mainly about______.
A. The general details of Xu Xiake's life story B. The difficulties Xu Xiake faced in his travels C. The important discoveries made by Xu Xiake
D. The influence of Xu's book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake 32. Which of the following best describes Xu's mother? A. Strict but interesting B. Kind but uneducated C. Helpful and hardworking D. Supportive and open-minded
33. Why did Xu prefer walking during his travels? A. It gave him the chance to meet different kinds of people. B. It helped him to save money and travel for a longer time. C. It allowed him to see and study the environment in detail. D. It was the only way to reach the places he was interested in. 34. What is true about Xu's book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake? A. It was only made public after Xu died. B. It made Xu very famous during his lifetime. C. It was the first travel book ever written in China. D. It was mainly about the different people of China.
35. What is the correct order for the following events from Xu's life? a. He went on his first journey. b. His book was finally printed.
c. He returned to his hometown for the last time. d. He developed an interest in books about other places. e. He started managing the family farm after his father died. A. a-e-d-c-b B. d-e-a-c-b C. d-e-a-b-c D. e-d-a-b-c
【答案】31. A 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B
【解析】
这篇短文给我们介绍了明朝著名的旅行作家、地理学家徐霞客的故事。徐霞客生于一个富有的家庭，但父亲早亡，幸亏他的母亲非常的开明，徐霞客才有机会游遍祖国大好河山，并最终写成了《徐霞客游记》。 【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据短文第一段中there is no better example of this idea than the Ming dynasty travel writer and geographer Xu Xiake以及文意可知，这篇短文给我们介绍了地理学家徐霞客的生平，故A选项“徐霞客生平故事”符合文意，选A。 【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据短文第二段Understanding her son’s love of travel and valuing the knowledge he could get from such experiences, this modern-thinking woman refused to keep her son at home. She agreed that Xu could travel for three months every year, when there was less farm work.可知，徐霞客的母亲支持他外出旅行，是一个开明的母亲。故应选D。 【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据短文第五段Although rich, Xu avoided comfortable travel, preferring to go almost everywhere on foot. This way he could research the environment in detail and get a true picture of the natural world.可知，徐霞客经常步行去每个地方，这样他能详细地研究环境，真实地了解自然世界。由此可知应选C。 【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据短文最后一段中When his diary was finally printed years after his death, much of it had been destroyed or lost. Although incomplete, it still made Xu a travelling legend around the world.可知，《徐霞客游记》是在徐霞客去世之后才公之于众的，故A选项正确。B和C在短文中没有提到；根据第一段His book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake, not only encouraged a love of travelling among Chinese people but provided important scientific information about the country's land and geography可知D不对。 【35题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第一句话Born into a wealthy Jiangyin family, Xu became interested in books about different places at an early age and wanted to travel可知d在第一位，排除A和D；根据最后一段He died in 1641, soon after returning to his hometown for the last time. When his diary was finally printed years after his death, much of it had been destroyed or lost.可知c在b前
面，故选B。
C
6www.youthnews https://www.youthnews/yourview YOUTH NEWS News School Life Your View Sport Should Museum Entry Be Free With International Museum Day coming up, today we are asking readers: Should museums be free or should people have to pay for a ticket? Let us know your view. Comments Museums are not only there for enjoyment; they are education. This is why they must be free. While museums need a huge amount of money to operate, let the wealthy pay for it. The idea of a person or child interested in art not being able to view it because of cost is wrong Krista Chen(US)-Age 15 Free entry does not attract people or encourage them to appreciate art. Generally people respect things that are difficult or costly to get. Museums should require regular visitors to pay a fee, but provide free tickets as prizes for high-achieving students who can appreciate them more. Fred Smith(New Zealand)-Age 14 Museums teach people about their past. This is part of our shared culture that should be available to everyone, rich or poor People should never be asked to pay an entrance fee. Rob Sanchez (Australia)-Age 17 There are no simple answers. Low ticket prices could help museums stay open.But companies and businessmen should also provide museums with more money and other support. They have a social responsibility too. Amber White (UK)-Age 16 I think museums and art galleries should all be free to the public. I do, however, think twice a year the museums should organize money-raising events to help pay for the cost of staying open. Li Mishao(China)-Age 15
36. How many readers support the idea of free museums? A. 2. B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
37. Who suggests museums should regularly hold special events to collect money? A. Krista Chen. B. Fred Smith C. Rob Sanchez D. Li Mishao
38. Why does Fred Smith believe that free tickets should be given to high-achieving students? A. Students will then study harder. B. Museums will attract more visitors
C. Museums can make themselves more famous D. These students can better appreciate museums 39. Which of the following does Amber White agree with? A. Businesses should offer museums more help B. People should only pay what they can afford
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