A
Eduardo reached into his backpack, searching for his cell phone. He was scared of having to spend the spring break at Aunt Letty’s farm. Although he had protested, his parents decided that spending time on the farm would be a great experience for him. They grew up on a farm and believed that responsibility, hard work, and respect for the land were valuable lessons.
“So
have you ever ridden a horse?” Aunt Letty asked, trying to turn his attention away from his phone. “Hmmm, no.” he answered. “Well, we’ve got a nice calm horse I think you’ll like. Hercules-sounds like a beast, but he’s basically a gentle giant-big, but kindhearted!” she said, smiling. Eduardo glanced at his aunt, annoyed that he was expected to work. He tried to text a friend but there was no cell reception.
The next few days were busy. The crow of the roosters woke them up, and they had breakfast before dawn. Then they went out to the barn to get the feed while the animals waited to be fed. The afternoons were filled with transporting hay, cleanup, and caring for the animals. At dusk, when the farm was finally quiet, Aunt Letty stretched her arms out and inhaled(吸气), “Just take a deep breath of that sweet country air!” Eduardo, exhausted from his chores, was unable to appreciate his work.
On the third day, without warning, Aunt Letty announced, “It’s time to meet Hercules.” She led Eduardo into the stables. Aunt Letty was right. Hercules was remarkable!
Aunt Letty held her hand open for Eduardo to take. Reluctantly, he let her guide his hand toward Hercules and allowed the magnificent creature to sniff his palm. Softly, Hercules rubbed its nose and mouth against him.
“It feels like velvet(天鹅绒)!” Eduardo beamed. An hour later, Eduardo was scratching Hercules on his neck and offering him carrots.
That night, as they headed toward the house, Eduardo was inspired. His arms spreading wide, he inhaled and said, “Take a breath of that sweet country air!”
1. Why did Eduardo’s parents send him to the farm?
A. To better his views on life. B. To show him the beauty of nature.
C. To change his attitude to Aunt Letty. D. To prevent him using a mobile phone.
2. What can we infer about Eduardo from the last four paragraphs?
A. He discovered the horse was wild.
B. He realized working hard would pay off.
C. He came to appreciate the life on the farm.
D. He found Aunt Letty impatient but inspiring.
3. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Aunt Letty’s Farm B. Sweet Country Air
C. A Remarkable Horse D. Busy Country Life
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇记叙文。这篇文章主要讲了Eduardo的父母为了让他学到一些经验，把他送去姑妈的农场，他从一开始的厌恶到后来因为一匹马开始享受农场生活的故事。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中Although he had protested, his parents decided that spending time on the farm would be a great experience for him. They grew up on a farm and believed that responsibility, hard work, and respect for the land were valuable lessons.可知尽管他提出了抗议，但他的父母还是决定让他在农场度过一段美好的时光。他们在农场长大，认为责任感、勤奋工作和对土地的尊重是宝贵的经验。由此可知，Eduardo的父母把他送到农场是为了改善他的人生观。故选A。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后四段，特别是最后一段That night, as they headed toward the house, Eduardo was inspired. His arms spreading wide, he inhaled and said, “Take a breath of that sweet country air!”可知那天晚上，当他们向房子走去时，爱德华多受到了启发。他张开双臂，深深地吸了一口气，说道:“呼吸一下那甜美的乡村空气吧!”由此可推知Eduardo开始享受农场的生活。故选C。
【3题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段That night, as they headed toward the house, Eduardo was inspired. His arms spreading wide, he inhaled and said, “Take a breath of that sweet country air!”可知那天晚上，当他们向房子走去时，爱德华多受到了启发。他张开双臂，深深地吸了一口气，说道:“呼吸一下那甜美的乡村空气吧!”结合文章主要讲了Eduardo的父母为了让他学到一些经验，把他送去姑妈的农场，他从一开始的厌恶到后来因为一匹马开始享受农场生活的故事。故B选项“甜美的乡村空气”符合文章标题，故选B。
【点睛】易错分析
2. What can we infer about Eduardo from the last four paragraphs?
A. He discovered the horse was wild.
B. He realized working hard would pay off.
C. He came to appreciate the life on the farm.
D. He found Aunt Letty impatient but inspiring.
本题学生易受第二段中Hercules-sounds like a beast, but he’s basically a gentle giant-big, but kindhearted!” she said, smiling.(大力士——听起来像野兽，但他本质上是一个温柔的巨人——高大，但心地善良!她笑着说)的影响，而错选A选项“他发现这匹马很野”，注意题干要求的是从最后四段中可以推断出Eduardo什么？定位到最后一段That night, as they headed toward the house, Eduardo was inspired. His arms spreading wide, he inhaled and said, “Take a breath of that sweet country air!”可知那天晚上，当他们向房子走去时，爱德华多受到了启发。他张开双臂，深深地吸了一口气，说道:“呼吸一下那甜美的乡村空气吧!”由此可推知Eduardo开始享受农场的生活。故选C。
