I can proudly say that last year I broke the record for the oldest person in the world to ride a roller-coaster. I’m 105, but I feel younger. Even the doctor agrees I’m in good condition. I’m a bit deaf and my legs feel weak, but they are the only issue.
I rode the Twistosaurus at Flamingo Land, which spins you round quite fast. I didn’t choose to go on that. I’d have preferred a really fast one that went upside down. But I was told I couldn’t ride something like that, because my blood pressure could drop and I might have some danger.
I wasn’t nervous — I don’t get frightened of anything. I was securely fastened, so I knew I wouldn’t fall out. The roller-coaster ride went on for three or four minutes, and it couldn’t be a better experience. And I raised a lot of money for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance fund, which was fantastic.
People were saying I’d got a place in the Guinness World Records. Later, someone came to present me with the certificate. I had it on the wall in my living room, with another one that got a year earlier.
My record-breaking ways really began a couple of years ago, with the ice-bucket challenge. It turned out that I was probably the oldest person in the world to do it, and the video was very popular. After that, I stared to think about what else I could do to raise money for different charities.
I’m not sure if anyone admires all the fun I’m having. They just say I’m daft and that’s about it. But I’ve had many good days and many exciting times. I’ve had a really good life. I don’t think I’ve wasted any of it.
1.Why didn’t the author choose to go on riding the Twistosaurus?
A. Because he was in a bad physical condition.
B. Because he was told not to do so.
C. Because he considered it too gentle.
D. Because he thought it spun too fast.
2.How did the author most probably react while riding the roller-coaster?
A. He really enjoyed himself.
B. He was very worried at first.
C. He couldn’t think much about it.
D. He got frightened as it started moving.
3.What do you know about the author from Paragraph 4?
A. He was the oldest person in the world.
B. He set a record the year before last year.
C. He disliked showing off his success.
D. He was eager to get certificates.
4.What does the underlined word “daft” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. healthy. B. strong.
C. crazy. D. funny.
Lovell Camps Kids’ Club in Switzerland
Lovell Camps Kids’ Club is an English language Montessori（蒙台梭利）style club. Children will enjoy a wonderful and safe learning experience which includes language activities, cooking, arts and crafts, singing, dancing, etc.
Learning outside the classroom plays a necessary role at Lovell Camps, making children experience the outdoors. During the summer months this can include visits to local playgrounds, farms and indoor or outdoor swimming pools. Winter time gives children the chance to go skiing and play outside in the snow.
Admission:
The Lovell Camps Kids’ Club is for pre-school children aged between 2 and 5.
What’s included:
Fees include: Healthy snacks and school equipment. If you choose the skiing activity, fees include transportation to and from the ski hill and professional ski instructions.
Fees do not include: Ski rentals, round-trip transportation from Kids’ Club to home and medical insurance.
Time:
Kids’ Club is open from December to March and in July and August. It is closed on Mondays during the year.
1.What is the special activity in summer?
A. Getting close to animals. B. Swimming in the pool.
C. Singing and dancing. D. Visiting farms.
2.Lovell Camps Kids’ Club is designed for 2- to 5-year-olds ____.
A. who are good at swimming B. who enjoy outdoor activities
C. who want to learn skiing D. who are interested in playing sports
3.For which of the following should kids pay extra?
A. Medical insurance. B. Healthy snacks.
C. School equipment. D. Transportation to the ski hill.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Where is the woman most probably?
A. In a classroom. B. At home. C. In a studio.
2.What does the woman most probably think of the Grand Canyon?
A. Quiet. B. Dangerous. C. Amazing.
3.What is Maui?
A. An island. B. A town. C. A large city.
4.What is the main attraction in San Diego?
A. The San Diego Zoo. B. The city. C. The beach.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When will the performance end this Friday night?
A. At 8:00 pm. B. At 8:30 pm. C. At 9:00 pm.
2.Why does the man want to leave the band?
A. To focus on his study. B. To work part-time. C. To join a new band.
3.What does the man do in the band?
A. He sings. B. He plays the guitar. C. He plays the piano.
4.What does the woman mean in the end?
A. The man is good at his study.
B. The man should study harder.
C. The man shouldn’t leave the band.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the man’s present job?
A. A computer operator. B. A typist. C. A salesman.
2.What is the woman’s attitude to the man’s changing his job?
A. She approves of it.
B. She disagrees with it.
C. She thinks it makes no difference.
3.When does the conversation take place?
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When will the man leave?
A. Half an hour later. B. One hour later. C. Two hours later.
2.Why does the man say it’s a pity?
A. The woman throws away the sports section without reading it.
B. The woman knows little about sport games.
C. The woman seldom watches news on TV.
