It was four o'clock when we left Micatlan,and we traveled quickly until it became almost completely dark.It was our intention to return to our general quarters in Atlacomulco that night.We had a long journey ahead of us,especially because it had been decided there was no way we would try to cross the ravines again at night,since they were considered far too dangerous.Futhermore,an eclipse of the moon was expected,and,in fact,while we were crossing an open field,the moon appeared on the horizon,half in shadow,a rare and beautiful sight.

After a few hours of riding,we suddenly realized that we had lost our way,and worse still,had no way of finding it again.Night had fallen and there was not a single hut in sight,only great plains and mountains and the lowing of distant bulls all around us.We continued on ahead,trusting in luck,though it was difficult to say where she had brought us.By good fortune,our advance riders ran into two Indians,a man and a boy,who agreed to guide us their village and no further.

After an interminable and exhausting road,which we traveled at a brisk trot,the barking of several dogs announced an Indian village.In the dying light,we could just make out cane huts,firmly situated between the banana trees,with fenced gardens in front of each one.Our convoy stopped in front of one particular hut,a kind of inn or shop for alcohol,where a naked goblin-like figure,the ideal husband for a witch,was serving cheap brandy to the Indians,most of whom were already drunk.

We dismounted and threw ourselves to the ground,too tired to even think.Someone found us,God knows how,a cup of dreadful hot chocolate.We began to realize that we were completely lost,and so it was agreed to give up our attempt to reach Atlacomulco that night.Instead,we should head for the village of “E1 Puente”,where our guides know a Spanish family,made up of several unmarried brothers,who,without any doubt,would be delighted to offer us a safe refuge for the rest of the night.We remounted and began our journey,a little restored after the pause in our journey and the dreadful hot chocolate.

Where did we travel to?

A.El Puente.                                                           B.The cane huts.            C.Atlacomulco.                                                       D.An Indian Village.

When we traveled at night_________.

A.there was a good guide leading us           

B.there was a full moon in the sky

C.we could hardly see anything                  

D.we could see everything around clearly

When we lost our way we believed that_________.

A.we should stay where we were for rescue

B.we should go on to seek after our fortune

C.we should go back where we started

D.we should ask the Indians for help

When we reached the inn-like hut_________.

A.someone served alcohol and hot chocolate at once

B.we had a good sleep

C.we had a good drink

D.we were too exhausted to ask for anything

It was four o'clock when we left Micatlan,and we traveled quickly until it became almost completely dark.It was our intention to return to our general quarters in Atlacomulco that night.We had a long journey ahead of us,especially because it had been decided there was no way we would try to cross the ravines again at night,since they were considered far too dangerous.Futhermore,an eclipse of the moon was expected,and,in fact,while we were crossing an open field,the moon appeared on the horizon,half in shadow,a rare and beautiful sight.
After a few hours of riding,we suddenly realized that we had lost our way,and worse still,had no way of finding it again.Night had fallen and there was not a single hut in sight,only great plains and mountains and the lowing of distant bulls all around us.We continued on ahead,trusting in luck,though it was difficult to say where she had brought us.By good fortune,our advance riders ran into two Indians,a man and a boy,who agreed to guide us their village and no further.
After an interminable and exhausting road,which we traveled at a brisk trot,the barking of several dogs announced an Indian village.In the dying light,we could just make out cane huts,firmly situated between the banana trees,with fenced gardens in front of each one.Our convoy stopped in front of one particular hut,a kind of inn or shop for alcohol,where a naked goblin-like figure,the ideal husband for a witch,was serving cheap brandy to the Indians,most of whom were already drunk.
We dismounted and threw ourselves to the ground,too tired to even think.Someone found us,God knows how,a cup of dreadful hot chocolate.We began to realize that we were completely lost,and so it was agreed to give up our attempt to reach Atlacomulco that night.Instead,we should head for the village of “E1 Puente”,where our guides know a Spanish family,made up of several unmarried brothers,who,without any doubt,would be delighted to offer us a safe refuge for the rest of the night.We remounted and began our journey,a little restored after the pause in our journey and the dreadful hot chocolate.

1. 1.

   Where did we travel to?

   1. A.
      El Puente.
   2. B.
      The cane huts.
   3. C.
      Atlacomulco.
   4. D.
      An Indian Village.
2. 2.

   When we traveled at night_________.

   1. A.
      there was a good guide leading us
   2. B.
      there was a full moon in the sky
   3. C.
      we could hardly see anything
   4. D.
      we could see everything around clearly
3. 3.

   When we lost our way we believed that_________.

   1. A.
      we should stay where we were for rescue
   2. B.
      we should go on to seek after our fortune
   3. C.
      we should go back where we started
   4. D.
      we should ask the Indians for help
4. 4.

   When we reached the inn-like hut_________.

   1. A.
      someone served alcohol and hot chocolate at once
   2. B.
      we had a good sleep
   3. C.
      we had a good drink
   4. D.
      we were too exhausted to ask for anything

                           Hire charges

What’s included:

1)Unlimited mileage (英里数).

2)Expenses on oil , maintenance (保养)and repairs, which will be repaired on production of invoices(发票).

3)Full insurance except personal accident (see below) and contents.

What’s not included:

1)Personal accident insurance.

2)Garaging, petrol, parking and traffic fines

                            Conditions of Hire

The shortest rental period at these special low prices is three days. For prices for periods of one or two days you only see our representative (代理人)at the hotel.

Car hire must be booked six weeks or more before arrival in London to guarantee(保证) a car.But if you have been unable to make a booking in advance, please see our representative at the hotel who may still be able to help you.

The car types on the sheet are examples of the types of cars in each price range, but a particular car cannot be guaranteed.

Upon delivery the driver(s) will be asked to sign the car hire company” Conditions of Hire.

If you decide to hire a car , just fill in the Booking Form and return it to us . A booking fee of ￡12 as part of the car hire cost is required.

Should you be forced to cancel (取消)your car hire booking after payment in full (two weeks before the date of hire), a cancellation charge of ￡12 will be made.

from the advertisement we can see a car hirer will pay extra money for_____.

  A.insurance against damage to the car  B.insurance against injury to the driver

  C.the cost of maintenance of the car    D.the cost of repairs to the car

Which of the following conditions , you have to accept when hiring a car?

  A.When you hire a car from the company, the driver will go together with you

  B.It’s unnecessary for you to give invoices if you want to be repaid for repairs

  C.If you have paid a booking fee , you don’t have to fill in the Booking Form.

D.You have to accept the terms of car hire company’s Conditions of Hire

If you change your mind after paying the whole cost of hiring , the ￡12

Booking fee is_____.

  A. partly returned                B.doubtly paid 

C.not returned at all              D.returned within six weeks

The prices for car hire are especially low when _____.

A.it is booked for at least three days    B.it is booked two weeks in advance

C.it is booked for two days           D. the booking is made in London

                           Hire charges

What’s included:

1)Unlimited mileage (英里数).

2)Expenses on oil , maintenance (保养)and repairs, which will be repaired on production of invoices(发票).

3)Full insurance except personal accident (see below) and contents.

What’s not included:

1)Personal accident insurance.

2)Garaging, petrol, parking and traffic fines

                            Conditions of Hire

The shortest rental period at these special low prices is three days. For prices for periods of one or two days you only see our representative (代理人)at the hotel.

Car hire must be booked six weeks or more before arrival in London to guarantee(保证) a car.But if you have been unable to make a booking in advance, please see our representative at the hotel who may still be able to help you.

The car types on the sheet are examples of the types of cars in each price range, but a particular car cannot be guaranteed.

Upon delivery the driver(s) will be asked to sign the car hire company” Conditions of Hire.

If you decide to hire a car , just fill in the Booking Form and return it to us . A booking fee of ￡12 as part of the car hire cost is required.

Should you be forced to cancel (取消)your car hire booking after payment in full (two weeks before the date of hire), a cancellation charge of ￡12 will be made.

73.from the advertisement we can see a car hirer will pay extra money for_____.

  A.insurance against damage to the car  B.insurance against injury to the driver

  C.the cost of maintenance of the car    D.the cost of repairs to the car

74. Which of the following conditions , you have to accept when hiring a car?

  A.When you hire a car from the company, the driver will go together with you

  B.It’s unnecessary for you to give invoices if you want to be repaid for repairs

  C.If you have paid a booking fee , you don’t have to fill in the Booking Form.

D.You have to accept the terms of car hire company’s Conditions of Hire

75.If you change your mind after paying the whole cost of hiring , the ￡12

Booking fee is_____.

  A. partly returned                B.doubtly paid 

C.not returned at all              D.returned within six weeks

76.The prices for car hire are especially low when _____.

A.it is booked for at least three days    B.it is booked two weeks in advance

C.it is booked for two days           D. the booking is made in London