A
Take yourself on an exciting trip just by reading one of these stories.
The Boy Who Biked the World by Alastair Humphreys
Feeling that there must be more to life than school, Tom sets out on a journey to cycle around the world. In the first part of his adventures, he travels from the UK through Europe, and all the way to the tip of South Africa.
Voyage of the Sparrowhawk by Natasha Farrant
After the First World War, two children set out on a journey to find their lost family. Can Lotti and Ben make it all the way across the English Channel to France aboard a boat with the police on their trail? This is a wonderful story of friendship, bravery and hope.
Go Saddle the Sea by Joan Aiken
When 12-year-old orphan Felix is given a parcel including a letter from his dead father, he decides to leave his unhappy life in Spain and track down his long-lost English family. He heads to the coast-but the journey across mountains and seas doesn't prove easy.
Race to the Frozen North by Catherine Johnson
Telling the real-life story of explorer Matthew Henson, this is the tale of an ordinary man who has the chance to set out on a wonderful adventure. When he meets Robert Peary, Henson soon decides to set out on a journey to the North Pole.
1. Why did Lotti and Ben start their trip?
A. They thought life was more than school.
B. They tried to get back their loved pets.
C. They hoped to find their lost family.
D. They wanted to explore the North Pole.
2. Which book is written by Catherine Johnson?
A. The Boy Who Biked the World.
B. Voyage of the Sparrowhauwk.
C. Go Saddle the Sea.
D. Race to the Frozen North.
3. What do these four books have in common?
A. They are all about adventure.
B. They are all for children.
C. They are all written by ancient writers.
D. They are written during World War Ⅱ.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四本关于冒险的书，通过阅读其中任何一个故事，能让自己踏上一段激动人心的旅程。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Voyage of the Sparrowhawk by Natasha Farrant中“After the First World War, two children set out on a journey to find their lost family.（第一次世界大战后，两个孩子踏上了寻找失散家人的旅程。）”可知，Lotti和Ben开始他们的旅行，希望找到失散的家人。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Race to the Frozen North by Catherine Johnson（凯瑟琳·约翰逊著作的《奔向冰天雪地的北方》）”可知，凯瑟琳·约翰逊写了《奔向冰天雪地的北方》这本书。故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Take yourself on an exciting trip just by reading one of these stories.（通过阅读其中的一个故事，让自己踏上一段激动人心的旅程。）”；The Boy Who Biked the World by Alastair Humphreys中“In the first part of his adventures, he travels from the UK through Europe, and all the way to the tip of South Africa.（在他冒险的第一部分，他从英国到欧洲，一路旅行到南非。）”；Voyage of the Sparrowhawk by Natasha Farrant中“After the First World War, two children set out on a journey to find their lost family.（第一次世界大战后，两个孩子踏上了寻找失散家人的旅程。）”；Go Saddle the Sea by Joan Aiken中“He heads to the coast-but the journey across mountains and seas doesn’t prove easy.（他前往海边——但穿越山脉和海洋的旅程并不容易。）”；以及Race to the Frozen North by Catherine Johnson中“this is the tale of an ordinary man who has the chance to set out on a wonderful adventure（讲述了一个普通人有机会开始一场奇妙的冒险）”可知，这四本书它们都是关于冒险的。故选A项。
