We were silently waiting on the platform in the late afternoon.There he was,my 80-year-old grandfather with his silvery hair.And there I was,a teenage girl in my jeans and T-shirt.His aged but still clear blue eyes were taking in the scene as I wondered how I was going to get through the next two days.Why did I ever agree to accompany my cranky grandpa on a train ride from New York to Georgia?
No one else wanted to be the fellow traveler since my grandfather refused to fly.In contrast,I loved to fly since I wanted to get to the destination as quickly as possible.No matter what anyone told my grandfather about the comfort and safety of flying,he refused to book a flight,saying, "It's not just the trip;it's the adventure of getting there."
With my first step onto the train,the journey was already different from what I expected.The train was modem and filled with friendly travelers.We settled into the club car,where we could enjoy food and drinks while watching the scenery pass.Instead of listening to my music,I became a willing audience and learned family history that I had never had the time or patience to learn.With teary eyes,he told me that going to family events was hard for him since my grandmother died.It always made him think about those who were no longer with us.For the first time I felt I understood him.I gained a new appreciation for our time together.
In this fast-paced world,we often miss important moments.There is great significance in listening to elders who offer a piece of their history and experience.I may be more open to opportunities to stay with my grandpa.Life isn't just about the destination;it's about the journey.
(1)What does the underlined word "cranky" in paragraph 1 mean?BB
A.Healthy.
B.Strange
C.Selfless.
D.Outgoing.
(2)What did the author think of the journey at first?AA
A.It would be boring.
B.She would learn something during it.
C.It would be a chance to know about her grandpa.
D.She would enjoy the beautiful scene during it.
(3)What made the author change her attitude towards staying with her grandpa?DD
A.Her grandpa's appreciation of her.
B.Her grandpa's missing her relatives.
C.The sad stories of her grandmother.
D.The new understanding of her grandpa.
(4)What can we learn from the text?AA
A.Listening to elders will help us learn a lot.
B.Caring for elders needs a lot of creativity.
C.There always is beautiful scenery along the journey.
D.Travelling by train is more comfortable than by plane.
【考點(diǎn)】生命的意義與價(jià)值;記敘文.
【答案】B;A;D;A
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