to their __17__. But Andy had other plans. Frightened by his new surroundings, he ran down the aisle (走廊) of the plane, __18__ a way out. Volunteers suggested that Andy might be most __19__ in the front row. They were __20__. Once seated, Andy was quiet and kissed his mother on the face. He felt better about flying now.
语篇解读:本文是记叙文。明尼阿波利斯-圣保罗国际机场为有飞行障碍的人组织了体验活动,以减轻这些人乘坐飞机旅行的焦虑。
1.A.brave B.hard
C.harmful D.clever
解析:选B 根据上文中的"Flying on a plane for the first time can be frightening."及本句中的"children who have autism"可知,对于有自闭症的儿童来说,首次乘机出行尤为"艰难(hard)"。
2.A.planning B.spending
C.booking D.enjoying
解析:选A 根据第二段中的"She called MinneapolisSt. Paul International Airport (MSP) to see what could be done."可知,"Linda Diaz"四年前"打算(planning)"坐飞机去迪斯尼世界旅行,她想让自己罹患自闭症的儿子Andy有一次"良好的(good)"飞行体验。
3.A.long B.common
C.good D.personal
解析:选C 参见上题解析。
4.A.Moreover B.Therefore
C.However D.Then
解析:选C 根据语境可知,设空所在句与上一句之间是转折关系,故本空填However。
5.A.canceled B.remembered
C.prepared D.missed
解析:选A 根据上文中的"the airport didn't have programs to help Andy"可知,明尼阿波利斯-圣保罗国际机场没有相关项目能帮助Andy,因此Diaz"取消了(canceled)"一家人的航班,"改作(instead)"驱车1 500英里前去佛罗里达州的奥兰多。
6.A.once B.again
C.still D.instead
解析:选D 参见上题解析。