Andy was still traveling in Spain when he realized he had to confirm his flight home with the airline company. He was visiting Spain in order to improve his Spanish. When he was speaking to people face to face, he had no difficulty understanding what they said. However, when he was speaking on the phone, he still had a problem. Andy called the airline. And the clerk confirmed that his plane was leaving at nine o'clock three days from that day. She also told Andy to be at the airport two hours earlier in order to check in his luggage and get a seat.
Since he was leaving in three days, Andy didn't lose any time. He visited as many places as he could. He thought that it would probably be a while before he had enough money again. He wished he could come back and spend a year in Spain.
Too quickly, the final day arrived. Andy left early for the airport to arrive two hours before take-off. He hated to rush. He went to the clerk to show his ticket. The clerk looked at the ticket in surprise. "Why, sir, but your flight was at nine o'clock in the morning, and now it is eight in the evening." "But I confirmed my flight," insisted Andy. "Will I have to pay for another ticket?"
"No, Sir. However, the next flight out will be three days from now."
Andy's look of shock turned to pleasure as he realized that now he could continue his vacation.
【小題1】Why was Andy in Spain?

Andy was still traveling in Spain when he realized he had to confirm his flight home with the airline company. He was visiting Spain in order to improve his Spanish. When he was speaking to people face to face, he had no difficulty understanding what they said. However, when he was speaking on the phone, he still had a problem. Andy called the airline. And the clerk confirmed that his plane was leaving at nine o'clock three days from that day. She also told Andy to be at the airport two hours earlier in order to check in his luggage and get a seat.
Since he was leaving in three days, Andy didn't lose any time. He visited as many places as he could. He thought that it would probably be a while before he had enough money again. He wished he could come back and spend a year in Spain.
Too quickly, the final day arrived. Andy left early for the airport to arrive two hours before take-off. He hated to rush. He went to the clerk to show his ticket. The clerk looked at the ticket in surprise. "Why, sir, but your flight was at nine o'clock in the morning, and now it is eight in the evening." "But I confirmed my flight," insisted Andy. "Will I have to pay for another ticket?"
"No, Sir. However, the next flight out will be three days from now."
Andy's look of shock turned to pleasure as he realized that now he could continue his vacation.
【小題1】Why was Andy in Spain?

Andy was still traveling in Spain when he realized he had to confirm his flight home with the airline company. He was visiting Spain in order to improve his Spanish. When he was speaking to people face to face, he had no difficulty understanding what they said. However, when he was speaking on the phone, he still had a problem. Andy called the airline. And the clerk confirmed that his plane was leaving at nine o'clock three days from that day. She also told Andy to be at the airport two hours earlier in order to check in his luggage and get a seat.
Since he was leaving in three days, Andy didn't lose any time. He visited as many places as he could. He thought that it would probably be a while before he had enough money again. He wished he could come back and spend a year in Spain.
Too quickly, the final day arrived. Andy left early for the airport to arrive two hours before take-off. He hated to rush. He went to the clerk to show his ticket. The clerk looked at the ticket in surprise. "Why, sir, but your flight was at nine o'clock in the morning, and now it is eight in the evening." "But I confirmed my flight," insisted Andy. "Will I have to pay for another ticket?"
"No, Sir. However, the next flight out will be three days from now."
Andy's look of shock turned to pleasure as he realized that now he could continue his vacation.

1. 1.

   Why was Andy in Spain?

   1. A.
      He was there on a business trip.
   2. B.
      He hoped to learn Spanish better.
   3. C.
      He liked to visit places of interest in Spain.
   4. D.
      He was visiting friends there
2. 2.

   Andy missed his flight because________

   1. A.
      he forgot his flight time
   2. B.
      the clerk gave him the wrong time of his flight
   3. C.
      the clerk misunderstood him
   4. D.
      he misunderstood the clerk
3. 3.

   Which word can best describe the feeling of Andy when he came to know that his stay in Spain would be longer?

   1. A.
      happy
   2. B.
      shocked
   3. C.
      upset
   4. D.
      angry
4. 4.

   What would Andy do next?

   1. A.
      He would stay in Spain for another three days.
   2. B.
      He would go to another country.
   3. C.
      He would stay at the airport.
   4. D.
      He would pay for another ticket.
5. 5.

   What can we know from the passage?

   1. A.
      Travelers always have to confirm the time of flight with airline companies by phone call
   2. B.
      It’s more difficult for Andy to understand others in Spanish face to face than on the phone
   3. C.
      Andy was enjoying himself when visiting places in Spain.
   4. D.
      Andy would be worried.

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　　Tony's very excited. Today he's flying to China with his father and mother! Tony's twelve years old and he lives in Australia. His father is a businessman. He has to go to Shanghai for two weeks, and his families are going too.

　　At six o'clock they arrive at Sydney Airport. They go to the check-in desk to show their tickets and passports. The man gives them boarding passes.

　　They put their suitcases on a weighing machine. The suitcases will go into a special part of the plane; they can take only small bags into the cabin. Then they have an hour before the flight leaves, so they go shopping. Mr. Dean buys some whisky for his Chinese friend, Mrs. Dean buys a blouse, and Tony has an ice cream.

　　Now it's time to board plane. Mr. and Mrs. Dean are at the departure gate. But Tony isn't there! Mrs. Dean's worried, and Mr. Dean's starting to get angry. The plane is going to leave in fifteen minutes! Suddenly Mrs. Dean sees Tony. He's playing a video game, and he has forgotten the time! They run to the departure gate and they're the last passengers for this flight. Tony feels embarrassed and his face is red!

　　When they get onto the plane, they find their seats. Each seat has a television screen in front of it. You can watch a film, or play a video game on it.

　　Tony loves everything about the flight. It's exciting to see the city below him. He enjoys the video games and he likes the tray of dinner. There's a salad, some meat and vegetables, and a cake. He has a drink of orange juice, and then he plays a video game and watches a cartoon. Soon, it's time to go to sleep. He puts the blanket over himself, and turns off screen. After a few hours, it's breakfast time. They've only been asleep for a short time and they feel tired. Tony has something to eat. He feels wide-awake now, and he's excited to see China. The pilot says, “We'll shortly be landing at Shanghai Airport. Please fasten your seat belts.” Tony's holiday in China is beginning! Exercises

1．Why is Tony excited? He is excited ________.

[　　]

A．because his father is a businessman

B．because he's going on holiday to China

C．because he's traveling with his parents

2．What happened at the check-in desk?

[　　]

A．A man gives them hoarding passes and then takes their passports.

B．They show their boarding pass before the man sees their passports.

C．They get boarding passes after showing their passports.

3．What happens to their suitcases after the man weights them?

[　　]

A．Someone puts them in a special place in the plane.

B．They put them on a weighing machine.

C．They carry them into the cabin.

4．They have television screens on a plane, so ________.

[　　]

A．you can watch TV

B．you can see the plane

C．you can play games and watch movies