in faith? Are we going to make this life a terrible trip or are we going to make this life a joyful journey? The choice is ours.

　　【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了自己童年时期的快乐时光，并通过童年时经历的一件事告诉我们，人生中最重要的是对待生活的态度。

　　【难句分析】　What is important, though, is how we travel them. Are we going to go forth in fear or are we going to go forth in faith? Are we going to make this life a terrible trip or are we going to make this life a joyful journey?

　　分析：第一句包含what引导的主语从句，how引导的表语从句；后两句为表示选择关系的一般疑问句。

　　译文：然而(生命中)重要的是我们如何走过这些路。我们要怀着恐惧前行还是要怀着信心前行？我们想让自己的人生成为一次糟糕的旅行还是一段快乐的旅程呢？

　　1．Why did the author hardly feel bored when he was young?

　　A．Because he could have fun in nature.

　　B．Because he could watch TV all day.

　　C．Because he had many friends.

　　D．Because he used to explore the old dirt road.

　　答案与解析：A　考查细节理解。根据第一段中的"The fields, hills, and woodlands around my home were the perfect playground. I can remember once hiking to a nearby lake"可知，在童年时期，作者可以到大自然中尽情地玩耍，所以不会觉得无聊。

　　2．How did the author feel when he was exploring the dirt road?

A．He thought he would be scolded by his parents.