As a boy growing up in India.I had longed to travel abroad. I used to listen to

As a boy growing up in India，I had longed to travel abroad. I used to listen to thestories my father would tell me about his stay in Canada and tours to Europe inthe 1970s’ with great interest.

My big moment finally came in the summer of 1998 whenI was able to accompany my parents to Europe，where myfather was to attend a meeting. We planned to travel to Belgium，Netherlands and West Germany.

I have vivid memories even today of going to Mumbaiairport at night all excited about finally going abroad. I had heard severalgreat things about Lufthansa till then but now I finally got to experience themfirst hand during the flight to Frankfurt. We flew business class and eventoday I can remember the excellent service by the Lufthansa crew. The flightwas really smooth and thoroughly enjoyable，even forsomeone like me，who is otherwise scared of flying.

After spending almost two weeks in Europe，we took the Lufthansa airport express from Dusseldorfto Frankfurt airport for our return flight. What a journey that was! All alongthe Rhine (莱茵河)，it was simplyan unforgettable experience. I was in a sombre mood on the flight backto Mumbai as it marked the end of a wonderful vacation，but the Lufthansa crew members were able to change itinto a most enjoyable experience yet again，with thequality of their service.

Being the first airline to take me overseas，Lufthansa will always hold a special place in myheart. Even today，I continue to enjoy flights on Lufthansaand simply cannot dream of choosing any other airline. Flying，in general，for me，has always been an ordeal (terrible and painfulexperience)．Flying on Lufthansa，however，is somethingI always have and always will look forward to.

1.Which country does the author live in now?

A．India.             B．Canada.           C．Belgium.          D．Germany.

2.What made the author so interested in travelingabroad?

A．Growing up inIndia.

B．Once stayingin Canada.

C．Oncetraveling to Canada with his father.

D．His father'sstories about his traveling experiences.

3.Which of the following is TRUE about the author'strip to Europe in 1998?

A．The authortraveled with one of his parents.

B．Both theirgoing and return were by air.

C．They traveledin spring that year.

D．They stayedin Europe for nearly two months.

4.It can be inferred from the passage that Lufthansais ________.

A．a city inIndia       B．a city inEurope     C．an airlinecompany  D．a travelagency

5.The underlined word “sombre” in the 4th paragraphprobably means “________”．

A．happy            B．sad              C．angry             D．enjoyable

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【答案】

1.A

2.D

3.B

4.C

5.B

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