6. What does the author discover from the trip according to Paragraph 6?
A. Freeways are where beauty hides.
B. Getting close to nature adds to the joy of life.
C. Enjoying the beauty of nature benefits one's health.
D. One should follow side roads to watch wild animals.
7. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. The Road to Bravery B. Creativity out of Necessity
C. Charm of the Detour D. Road Trip and Country Life
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. B 7. C
【解析】
本文为记叙文。作者通过一次带着小羊羔Banner去父母家的绕道旅行,发现绕道旅行非常有意思。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement (限制) and have strong opinions about everything.可知,作者以前喜欢走高速公路是因为那样更快更安全。故B选项正确。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。结合第三段和第四段,我们发现是由于our lamb was born,并且第五段中有一句话We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him.可知,作者经常在乡间小路上停下来照顾羊羔。故A选项正确。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。第六段中的it was better than the best ride down the freeway和最后一段均说明作者很开心,这段旅程是生活中最美好的(best)。作者发现亲近自然增加了生活的乐趣。故B选项正确。
【7题详解】
标题判断题。根据文章第一段的we are defined more by the detours (绕行路) in life than by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image)和最后一段就说明绕道的魅力可知,C项"绕道的魅力"适合做本文最佳标题。故C选项正确。