阅读理解（一）
I was born in the city of York, in English, in the year 1632. My father was a man of some wealth, able to give me a good home and send me to school. It was his wish that I should be a lawyer but my head began to be filled very early with thoughts of travel, and I would be satisfied with nothing but going to sea. My father gave me strong advice against it, but with little effect. One day, being at Hull, I met a school-fellow who was about to sail for London in his father’s ship, and he invited me to go with him, and without telling my father, I went on board.
On the way to London, a storm arose, the ship was wrecked, and we barely escaped with our lives. I went on foot to London, where I met with the master of a vessel which did business with countries on the coast of Africa. He took a fancy to me, and offered me a chance to go with him on his voyages, which I gladly accepted.
A great storm came up, and the ship was tossed about for many days, until we did not know where we were. Suddenly we struck a bank of sand, and the sea broke over the ship
in such a way that we could not hope to have her hold many moments without breaking into pieces. So we launched a boat. After we had been driven four or five miles, a mountainous wave struck us so hard that it overturned the boat at once. Though I swam well but the waves were so strong that I was dashed against a rock with such force that it left me senseless. But I recovered a little before the waves returned, and, running forward, got to the mainland safely.
1.What did the author want to do most when he was young?
----To sail the seas.
2.Why did the author go on foot to London?
----The ship he took was destroyed in a storm.
3.Why did they launch a boat?
----Their ship had struck sand and was about to break into pieces.
4.When the author got to the mainland, he was safe and sound.
5.When the author finally arrived on land, he most probably did not know where he was.
阅读理解（二）
I worked a manager in a company for a number of years. I liked my job, and was doing well there, but our company was bought by a larger company and most of the managers at our place lost their jobs. That was when I decided to do something I’d always wanted to do ---become a freelance writer. Changing professions has meant that my lifestyle has changed in a number of ways.
The main difference for me now is that I have a much more flexible schedule. I work about as much as I did before ---between 45 and 50 hours a week ---but my schedule is much less rigid than it used to be. Before, I worked from 8 to 5 every day, with a few extra hours on weekends. Now, however, I work when I feel like it. For instance, sometimes I work until midnight or 2 A.M., then sleep until noon. I really prefer this kind of schedule. It seems more natural to me.
I also decided that it was about time I began to pay more attention to my health. While I was working as a manager, I never exercised. I already felt tired after work, so I just came home in the evening and watched TV. However, last year I joined a health club and began to do regular exercise. As a result I have lost over 10 pounds and I feel much better. I’ve also started to eat more healthfully. I used to eat a lot of fast food, but now I do my own shopping. I buy lots of fruits and vegetables and cook them at home.
Of course, not all the changes have been that easy. For example, I don’t feel as secure financially as I used to. When I was working as a manager, I never worried much about money. I could always count on getting my paycheck every two weeks. Working freelance, I don’t have a regular paycheck. So now I have to make sure there’s enough money until the next check arrives.
All in all, I really like my current lifestyle. Of course, that doesn’t mean I’ll never want to have “regular” job. But for now, at least, it suits me.
1.Why did the author decide to become a freelance writer?
----He had always liked writing.
2.What is the main difference the job change brought to the author?
----He can change his schedule as he likes.
3.Why does the author do his own cooking now?
----He wants to eat more healthfully.
4.What is his chief problem now?
----He has to worry about money.
5.At the end of the passage, the author indicates that he is not going to change his lifestyle in the near future.
阅读理解（三）
There are two things I can count on my dad asking every time he calls me: “Is there anythin
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g I can do for you?” and “How’s the car?” I guess he asks what he can do for me because his dad (an air force officer) was never really there for him, and he’s determined to provide me with the support he lacked. During my youth he never missed a school play or softball game. In face, he was so supportive that I sometimes longed for one of those dads who dressed better and cared less. But my dad would forever be the guy wearing shorts with dress shoes and black socks, cheering me on, expecting greatness.

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