
Dottie Wilson is 103 years old. She still lives an active and busy life. She stays in a senior home and makes many friends there.
Dottie got married 75 years ago. Her husband passed away in 2017. They had four children and lived a happy life. Although she misses her husband, she still enjoys her life every day.
To stay healthy at 103, Dottie has her own ways. She keeps moving and takes care of herself every day. She doesn’t like to sit around all day. Instead, she goes to church, takes exercise, plays cards and joins many social activities.She also reads a lot and learns new things to keep her mind active. Playing games with friends is another joy in her life. She really loves staying with people, for she thinks everyone is nice and friendly.
As for food, she believes people can eat what they like. But they must eat vegetables, because they are good for their health. Her favorite food is seafood stew (炖菜).
The secret of her long life is not just good health. It lies in her good mood and active mind. She always stays positive and never complains. She thinks living happily is the most important thing.
1.1.Where does Dottie live now?
A In a big house.
B In a senior home.
C In a small village.
D In a quiet town.
解析:选B。B细节理解题。根据第一段“She stays in a senior home and makes many friends there.”可直接得知她现在住在养老院。选项A“住在大房子里”、选项C“住在一个小村庄”和选项D“住在一个安静的小镇”在文中均未提到,不选。故选 B。
2.2. What happened in 2017?
A Dottie got married again.
B Dottie moved away.
C Dottie’s husband died.
D Dottie’s husband left home.
解析:选C。C细节理解题。第二段明确提到“Her husband passed away in 2017.”,其中“passed away”意为“去世”,因此2017年发生的事是她丈夫去世了。选项A“Dottie再婚”、选项B“Dottie搬走”文中未提及;选项D“丈夫离家”与原文“去世”的事实不符,排除。故选C。
3.3. What does Dottie do to keep her mind active?
A Read books.
B Play cards.
C Do exercise.
D Go to church.
解析:选A。A细节理解题。第三段中说明“She also reads a lot and learns new things to keep her mind active.”,即她通过大量阅读和学习新事物来保持思维活跃,选项中read books与此对应。选项B“打牌”、选项C“锻炼”和选项D“去教堂”都是她保持身体健康或参与社交的活动,并非文中明确的保持思维活跃的方式,因此不选。故选A。
4.4. Which food is Dottie’s top choice?
A Fresh vegetables.
B Sweet desserts.
C Seafood dish.
D Soft bread.
解析:选C。C细节理解题。第四段直接指出“Her favorite food is seafood stew”,seafood stew意为海鲜炖菜,与选项C“seafood dish(海鲜菜)”相符。选项A“新鲜蔬菜”是她认为必须吃的健康食物,但并非最爱;选项B“甜点”和选项D“软面包”文中根本没有出现,均不选。故选C。
5.5. What is the main key to Dottie’s long and happy life?
A Doing exercise.
B Eating vegetables.
C Making friends.
D Staying positive.
解析:选D。D主旨大意题。文章最后一段总结道“The secret of her long life... lies in her great mood and active mind. She always stays positive...”,强调她长寿快乐的秘诀在于良好的心态和保持积极。选项A“做运动”、选项B“吃蔬菜”和选项C“交朋友”都是她生活中的具体做法,但不是作者在文末点明的核心关键,不选。故选D。