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1、2013年高考英语二轮专题训练 阅读理解60天（25）阅读理解ABritains oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 101. Mr John Evans had never found the time or money to make the trip from his home in Forest fach, near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all expense paid birthday treat to the ca
2、pital he just could not refuse.He arrived at Paddington Station and smartly turned out in his best suit, favorite Panama hat and a red rose in his buttonhole. “Its very exciting. Theres no doubt about it,” he said.Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. “But
3、 Ive been on the seas to that faraway land called Ilfracombe 21 miles from home,” he joked.Mr Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales, almost made the journey to London once before, at the turn of the century. “There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings return fr
4、om Swansea too much I thought. All my money went to the family then,” he said.During the next two days Mr Evans will be taken on a short tour of London to see the sights. Top of his list is a visit to the House of Parliament organized by his MP, Mr Gareth Wardell.The only arrangement he does not car
5、e for is the wheelchair provided for him if he gets tired. “I dont like the chair people will think I am getting old,” he said. His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized no wine, no tobacco and no anger. Before setting off from Swansea with his 76 year old son, Amwell, he said
6、jokingly, “Im glad to see theyve given me a return ticket.”56The very reason that Mr. Evans didnt go to see the world is that .Ahe had already been on the seas to IlfracombeBhe was too busy to go too far away from homeChe couldnt afford both the time and the moneyDhe believed “East or west, home is
7、the best”57Mr Evans didnt like the wheelchair simply because .Ahe was not used to traveling in it Bthe wheelchair was of poor quality and not easy to operateChe actually preferred walking to sitting in it at homeDhe thought he was still young enough to manage the trip58Which of the following is NOT
8、true according to the passage?AMr Evans had to work hard to raise his family when young.BThe trip to London excited Mr Evans very much.CMr Evans could not really enjoy the trip because of his age.DHumor was one of Mr Evans characters.59The probable explanation to Mr Evans long life lies in .Ahis goo
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