An estimated eight million people in Britain enjoy walking in the Peak District every year. But what many who enjoy outdoor hobbies don’t know is that their “right to walk” was won by men who sacrificed their own freedom to gain access to the countryside for all.
In 1932 wealthy landowners had private use of large areas of uplands for hunting. Walkers were kept out by guards, until a group of 400 people from Manchester and Yorkshire, led by Benny Rothman, engaged on a mass trespass（侵入）. The campaigner was put into prison with four other men.
The event is supported by many with starting a movement that paved the way for the establishment of national parks. Mr Rothman died in 2002 but he is now being honoured for his contribution with the revealing of a blue plaque(匾额) on his former home in Crofton Avenue, Timperley, Greater Manchester.
Retired professor, Harry, who followed in his father’s footsteps by specialising in environmental issues, says: “He was a very optimistic man and he made the best of it when he went to prison. It did’'t put him off campaigning, he went on campaigning on environmental issues most of his life." Mr Rothman did live to see the Countryside Rights of Way Act passed by Parliament in 2000, ensuring the freedom of the countryside for future generations.
Roly Smith, a friend of Mr Rothman and an author of walking guidebooks, said: “It is because of them that we have got what we have today.”
Councillor Jonathan Coupe, of Trafford Council, said: “The honour of having a blue plaque attributed(归因于) to you means you have really made an impression on society.”
“Mr Rothman contributed to the changing of history and it is because of him that we are able to enjoy the local countryside as often and freely as we can today.”
1.What do we know about people in Britain according to Para. 1?
A. They value freedom.
B. They have wide interests.
C. They are fond of hiking.
D. They tend to live in the countryside.
2.A blue plaque was revealed on Mr. Rothman’s former home .
A. to support his campaign
B. to honor his contribution
C. to remind people of the past
D. to celebrate the establishment of national parks
3.Besides “optimistic”, which of the following best describes Mr. Rothman?
A. Cautious B. Determined
C. Considerate D. Ambitious
4.From the last three paragraphs we learn that Mr. Rothman .
A. has served as a councilor
B. has made achievements in different fields
C. has been highly thought of for his contributions
D. has devoted his life to environment protection
On a Saturday morning, my left arm went numb, and I felt dizzy. I was taken to hospital. After a quick , the doctor said I had a stroke. As waves of paralysis(瘫痪) came over me, I slowly lost_ of my body. I was just 50 and I thought about how _ it was.
After two operations, I was transferred to the Recovery Center. Though I had lost the use of my arm and leg and couldn’t see out of my left eye, the only thought on my mind was to return to my job. But the was that I needed to relearn how to and see first. I had always been kind of , and this just made me feel like recovery was impossible.
A few days after my first_ physical therapy(治疗) session, my mother came into my room with a neatly-typed written by a nine-year-old boy named Jackson. He told me about the stoke he’d had only a year earlier. He, too, had been paralyzed on his left side. But, telling me what he had lost, Jackson shared what I would . “Do not give up on yourself. All the hard work is worth it.” he wrote.
And the advice kept on coming. He told me to the therapy on the hospital’s “grown-up” floor, where “they make you work hard and you get lots of things back fast.” Here I was, a grown man and a senator of Illinois, getting from a young boy I had _ met.
After a few weeks of correspondence(通信), I arranged for us to meet. He seemed _ at first, but all the awkwardness quickly_ . Jackson showed me how he could run, and I immediately felt_ . One thing I particularly_ was the energy and dignity radiating from him.
As for my recovery, it _ just as Jackson said it would. After a year of intense physical therapy, I climbed to the top of the Capitol and returned to work. With every step I took, I thought of Jackson and his _ . Whenever I was tired or discouraged, I thought of him, the world’s strongest boy.
1.A. decision B. examination C. description D. discussion
2.A. hope B. sight C. memory D. control
3.A. unbelievable B. ordinary C. significant D. controversial
4.A. right B. left C. single D. only
5.A. effect B. consequence C. reality D. conclusion
6.A. speak B. stand C. run D. climb
7.A. pessimistic B. optimistic C. generous D. realistic
8.A. efficient B. satisfactory C. discouraging D. amazing
9.A. book B. poster C. slogan D. letter
10.A. beyond B. by C. without D. except
11.A. experience B. discover C. lose D. gain
12.A. attend B. reject C. end D. escape
13.A. information B. knowledge C. advice D. freedom
14.A. occasionally B. seldom C. ever D. never
15.A. confident B. nervous C. upset D. desperate
16.A. broke out B. came over C. melted away D. turned up
17.A. inspired B. relaxed C. frustrated D. confused
18.A. recommended B. admired C. doubted D. obtained
19.A. came B. fell C. stayed D. disappeared
20.A. wisdom B. intelligence C. strength D. Lesson
it is a good thing that I didn’t get that post I applied for, though I must admit that I was disappointed at the time.
A. In a way B. In a word
C. In general D. In particular
No matter how many times Mike says it was an accident, I believe he tried to knock me down.
A. voluntarily B. deliberately
C. randomly D. Cautiously
Pablo is a(n) person. At parties, he always spends time talking to anyone who looks nervous and out of place.
A. conservative B. enthusiastic
C. sensitive D. Stubborn
Dale and her husband have ideas on how to spend a vacation. She wants to sleep on the beach for a week, but he prefers visiting museums.
A. reasonable B. brilliant
C. relevant D. Contrary
