Reading Comprehension阅读理解

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

（一）

A

Slow down and take some time to explore the world and nourish your soul and brain by traveling.

Little Trains of the Pyrenees

Eight days from £1，049 per person—from May to September

Enjoy the slow journey on the incredible Roses Express. Step aboard the Yellow Train in the Pyrenees. Travel in style on the Núria Valley Rack Railway. Relax on board the Red Train in the Pyrenees.

Includes

● Return by Eurostar from London to Paris

● Seven nights’ half board accommodation in Roses

Please note

The deposit （订金） of the room： £275

Scottish Highland Railways

Five days from £576 per person—from April to October

Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery as you enjoy journeys on three of Scotland’s most celebrated railways.

Includes

● Four nights’ dinner and bed， and Scottish breakfast accommodation at the Carrbridge Hotel

● Return flights to Scotland

Lake Como， St. Moritz & the Bernina Express

Eight days from £959 per person—from May to October

Take one of the world’s great railway journeys to Switzerland’s most celebrated holiday hideaway. Spend a week on the shores of Lake Como and enjoy its elegant villas and glorious gardens—which have inspired artists and writers for generations.

Includes

● Seven nights’ dinner， bed and breakfast accommodation at your chosen hotel

● A ride on the Bernina Express

● Return flights to Milan

● Comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout

1. How much does a couple pay at least for a journey to the Pyrenees？

A. £1，427.                      B. £1，918.                       C. £2，373.                      D. £2，648.

2. Which place is most suitable for a writer lacking inspiration？

A. The Carrbridge Hotel.                                      B. The Núria Valley Rack Railway.

C. The Bernina Express to St. Moritz.                 D. Villas and gardens near Lake Como.

3. What do the journeys have in common？

A. They are available in October.                        B. They design train-riding trips.

C. They provide free accommodation.          D. They include air tickets to the destination.

B

A very dear friend has been experiencing numerous challenges these past few months. She mentioned how it sometimes felt like she was hanging on by a thread with no quick fix in sight.

It reminded me that the monarch caterpillar （毛虫） that I cared for just changed into a butterfly that morning. After eating on milkweed leaves from our garden， the hungry caterpillar found a comfortable spot at the top of the net butterfly enclosure and spun a silken thread to attach itself there. The caterpillar hung upside down in a J shape for a day or so. Then， in less than a few hours of struggling， the caterpillar was a beautiful green butterfly！

All the research I’ve done indicates that the change into a butterfly should take between 10—12 days. I can only imagine what is going on there， but I’m sure it’s a huge struggle and reforming. Haven’t we all been doing the same to some degree lately？ These especially challenging times are presenting us with the unavoidable experiences needed for our inner selves to use as food for growth. Not easy？ You bet！ Worth it？ Yes！

Many thanks to our local library for the loan of the butterfly enclosure. They raised and released painted butterflies as part of their children’s summer reading program this year. I had no idea that planting a few milkweed plants would lead to such a fascinating study of caterpillars and butterflies. The caterpillar has kept me mindfully occupied and fascinated.

Hanging on by a thread as we transform， keep in mind the beautiful wings we are growing. We are all somewhere in the midst of that unbelievable process. Trust the process. Have faith. Know that you are becoming the most beautiful person that you can be.

4. What did the author’s friend and the caterpillar have in common？

A. They lived comfortably.                                  B. They suffered from hunger.