Question

Dear Liz,

My stay in Thailand has certainly been fantastic in my life.

Life is busy and exciting. Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population of 10 million and heavy traffic. I’m very lucky because my host family is in a nice quiet area outside the city. There are Mr and Mrs Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who is 16, and Grandpa and Grandma.

I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda. The school teaches about 70 percent in English, and 30 percent in Thai. I’ve learned some spoken language, but Thai writing is very difficult. The cooking lesson is my favourite. I’m learning all about Thai food and culture. People don’t use chopsticks here, but spoons and forks. When I come back, I’m going to cook you a real Thai meal.

Last weekend we visited some temples. We also drove to Pattaya beach near Bangkok. I thought it was great. But Sanan and Chinda say that next month they’re taking me to Phuket Island. The beaches there are even more beautiful. The month after next, we’re going to travel to Mr Phairat’s hometown in the north of Thailand. The Phairats own land there, and they have two elephants. I’m going to ride those elephants — and even wash them. Sanan and Chinda say it’s really fun.

I’m amazed by everything in this country, especially by the elephants. Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and way of life. They have been a traditional symbol of Thailand for many years in times of war and peace. In the seventh century, a Thai king trained 20,000 elephants for battle (战斗).

I’ll tell you all about my Thai boxing (拳击) lessons next time I write.

Yours

Mandy

1.How many family members are there in Mandy’s host family?

A. 4.    B. 5.       C. 6.     D. 7.

2.Next month, Mandy is going to visit ________.

A. Pattaya beach       B. Phuket Island

C. Phairat’s hometown D. Bangkok

3.According to the e-mail, __________ has been a symbol of Thailand for many years.

4.From the e-mail we know that Mandy is ________ when she stays In Thailand.

A. shy   B. quiet      C. excited      D. proud

5.What is the main idea of the e-mail?

A. Study trip in Thailand

B. Food culture in Thailand

C. Elephant riding in Thailand

D. International schools in Thailand

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.D

4.C

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：这是一篇书信，是Mandy写给Lizde，介绍了Mandy在泰国的生活。Mandy去了曼谷，去了一所国际学校，参观了一些寺庙等等，在泰国很充实，很愉快。并说明会继续写信给Liz告诉她有关拳击的事情。

1.C细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句话There are Mr. and Mrs. Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who is 16, and Grandpa and Grandma．“有Phairat先生和夫人，他们18岁的儿子Sanan，16岁女儿Chinda和爷爷奶奶。”可知他的房东家一共6口人，故选C。

2.B细节理解题。根据文章第四段第二行but Sanan and Chinda say that next month they’re taking me to Phuket Island“但是Sanan和Chinda说下个月要带我去普吉岛。”可知Mandy下个月要去普吉岛，故选B。

3.D细节理解题。根据第五段第二行Elephants are an important pan of Thai culture and way of life．They have been a traditional symbol(象征)of Thailand for many years in times of war and peace．“大象是泰国文化和生活方式的一个重要特征。他们在战争与和平时代就已经成为泰国的一个传统的象征。”可知泰国的象征是大象，故选D。

4.C细节理解题。根据文中信息 Life is busy and exciting.可知Mandy在泰国时很忙碌但很激动，故选C。

5.

考点：日常生活类短文阅读。