Question

When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm and, in the winter especially, we were quite cut off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that city life has its problems too.

One big disadvantage is money---it costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and at times the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of travelling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.

Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever your tastes in culture or entertainment. Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising---and, what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.

Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens(十几岁) or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.

1.What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?

A. Staying on the farm

B. Moving to the countryside

C. Leaving home for the city

D. Running away from the school

2.Which of the following is true about the writer?

A. He is very old now.

B. He is in good health.

C. He prefers driving a car.

D. He lives in the city now.

3.In the passage, the writer tries to _______.

A. express his opinions about way of life

B. describe his life in the countryside

C. show an interest in the outside world

D. persuade the reader to live in the city

4.How is the passage mainly developed?

A. By inferring

B. By comparing

C. By listing examples

D. By giving explanations

Answer

1.C

2.D

3.A

4.B

【解析】

1.细节理解题。根据第一段得知作者小时候就向往离开家到城市，以前住在农场，一到冬天就感觉与外界世界隔绝了。因此选C。

2.推理判断题。根据最后第一段得知作者认为随着年龄的增长乡村的宁静更适合成年人居住，我希望我能快点返回乡下。说明作者现在还住着城市。选D。

3.细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句However, I soon discovered that city life has its problems too.得知作者在离开乡村到城市后，发现城市里也有它的问题。接下来两段在讲城市的缺点和优点。作者是在表达他对城市生活方式的观点。选A。

4.推理判断题。根据上下文得知本文对城市与乡村生活方式的比较而展开。因此选B。