A　[细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句"After lunch，he helped me find a lift home."可知答案为A。]

　　3．The reason why the author offered a lift to the elderly man was that ．

　　A．she realized he was Gordon

　　B．she had known him for decades

　　C．she was going to the nearby town

　　D．she wanted to repay the favour she once got

　　D　[细节理解题。根据第三段第二句"I thought it was another chance to repay someone for the favour I'd been given decades earlier."可知选择D项。]

　　4．What does the author want to tell the readers through the story?

　　A．Giving sometimes produces nice results.

　　B．Those who give rides will be repaid.

　　C．Good manners bring about happiness.

　　D．People should offer free rides to others.

　　A　[主旨大意题。本文讲述了作者多年前要搭便车回家而遇上一位热心人的故事。25年之后，作者也遇到一位要搭便车的人，便主动提供帮助，而此人正是当年帮助过自己的那个人。通过这个故事作者要阐明的观点就是帮助别人，会产生好的结果，自己也会从中受益。]

　　IV.阅读七选五

　　Here are some top tips for world travellers.

　　Travel light. 1 It's no fun carrying a huge bag around a foreign city.Don't take too many clothes and avoid heavy books and electrical equipment.

　　 2 Always keep your passport on you in an inside pocket or special travel belt.There may be thieves around.It's a good idea to make a photocopy(复印件) of your passport and travel documents.

Transport sense.Don't let go of your bags on the train. 3 There are always thieves on public transport.If you want to sleep, tie your bag to your arm.When you take a taxi, it's a good idea to ask for the driver's permit.Many foreigners pay too much