Question

Mr. Gregory Gale is one of the few people in England who are 100 years old. On the day of his birthday, he played a game of tennis and went for a long walk. A few days later a radio reporter came to his house and asked him if he had any “secrets of long life”. This is what Mr. Gale said, “No, I don’t know any secrets like that, but there are a few simple rules of good life. I’ve always kept them all my life. The first is this: Don’t listen to those fools who tell you to give up all the pleasures of life! The second is to enjoy all the pleasures of life in moderation(节制). For example, I’ve always smoked a few good cigars every day. Not many, mind you! Only two or three! I’ve always also drunk a little good wine with my meals, perhaps two or three glasses. The third rule is to take a little exercise every day. I’ve taken a little and on Saturdays I’ve played a little tennis or golf.”

1. 1.
   Which of the following isn’t true?
   1. A.
      Mr. Gale is still young
   2. B.
      Mr. Gale is 100 years old
   3. C.
      Mr. Gale is one of the oldest men in England
   4. D.
      Mr. Gale was interviewed by a radio reporter after his 100th birthday
2. 2.
   Which of the following doesn’t Mr. Gale do in his life?
   1. A.
      Playing
   2. B.
      Drinking
   3. C.
      Eating a lot
   4. D.
      Smoking
3. 3.
   Why is Mr. Gale able to live such a long life?
   1. A.
      Because he knows some “secrets of long life”
   2. B.
      Because he keeps a few simple rules of good life
   3. C.
      Because he gives up all the pleasures of life
   4. D.
      Because he enjoys all the pleasures of life without thinking of his health

Answer 1

ACB
1.根据Mr. Gregory Gale is one of the few people in England who are 100 years old.可知他是个老人。故选项A描述错误。
2.根据The second is to enjoy all the pleasures of life in moderation(节制). 第二条是对于享受生活中的乐趣有所节制。可知他不会吃的太多。故选C。
3.根据Gale said, “No, I don’t know any secrets like that, but there are a few simple rules of good life. I’ve always kept them all my life. 及下文描述，可知因为他坚持了几条简单的生活规律。故选B。B