A
You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling, just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel.
1. On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac
The book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.
2. Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” The book tells a young artist’s romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams and has a relationship. Experience the artist’s passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.
3. The Stories of the Sahara,1967, by Sanmao
The book narrates the author’s simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author’s romantic and intensive emotions will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like participating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.
4. Lotus,2006, by Annbaby
This novel set in Tibet, tells three people’s stories, each with their unique characteristics. It reveals modern people’s emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration of Buddhism. The book is a good partner to bring you to the scared land Tibet.
1. Which book is about the exploration of life value through a journey?
A. On the Road. B. Life is Elsewhere.
C. Lotus. D. The Stories of the Sahara.
2. Whose book is suitable to accompany your trip to Germany?
A. Milan Kundera’s. B. Sanmao’s.
C. Annbaby’s. D. Jack Kerouac’s.
3. What can we learn from the text?
A. The Stories of the Sahara records the dialogues between the author and her readers.
B. Life is Elsewhere promotes readers’ consideration of their present lives.
C. Lotus is a religious book which explores Buddhist culture in Tibet.
D. On the Road is intended to advise a classic route for driving across the US.
4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To advertise four travel guidebooks.
B. To introduce four novels about traveling.
C. To recommend four books linked to destinations.
D. To arouse readers’ interest in reading books.
【答案】1. A 2. A 3. B 4. C
【解析】
本文主要推荐了几本在旅行途中阅读的书。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据1.On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac中的The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.可知，On the Road是一本关于通过旅程探索生命价值的书。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据2.Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera中Experience the artist’s passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe.可知，Milan Kundera的书适合你去德国旅行。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing.可知，生活在别处促进了读者对他们现在生活的考虑。故选B。
【4题详解】
目的意图题。根据第一段中Traveling, just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel.可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是推荐四本与目的地相关的书。
B
