B
In the past, asking local people for directions was the most reliable(可靠的) way to find your way. They knew not only the way, but also the traffic, interesting places to visit, and the most famous restaurant nearby.
Today, technology offers new ways to guide, such as online driving directions and smartphones with navigation(导航) apps. People don't have to ask others for directions very often, for the directions are always in their pocket, as long as they have enough battery (电池) life and a data(数据) collection.
In the past few years, I didn't have a chance to travel or ask for directions because I was busy working. But yesterday, when driving to another city, I took wrong turns and lost my way. With my phone battery dead and no navigation device(设备) in my car, I had to stop and ask for help.
I saw an old man coming out of a house and asked if he knew the way to the city. At first, he was a little
cautious because he didn't know who I was, but when I told him that
I had no technology to help me, he relaxed and started giving advice. He warned(提醒) me of the exit that could be easily missed and advised some places to have lunch. We talked about the rain, guessing whether it would soon stop and then said goodbye, and I went on my way.
Finally, I arrived at my hotel. Even though it rained all the time and I spent a good part of the drive in traffic, I felt wonderful. It was nice to know that a stranger really would like to spend some time helping me. I wish that I would ask for directions more often, not only while travelling, but also in everyday life. The directions I will get may not always be right, but they will always come from the heart.
(
C
)4. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?
A. Technology makes it more difficult to guide.
B. People know the way well in modern society.
C. The way of getting directions has changed a lot.
D. Asking local people for directions is not reliable now.
(
C
)5. People don't have to ask others for directions today because
.
A. the traffic has changed a lot
B. smartphones have become cheaper
C. they now use navigation technology
D. local people no longer know the area well
(
B
)6. What does the underlined word "cautious" in the fourth paragraph mean?
A. Honest. B. Careful. C. Angry. D. Excited.
(
B
)7. How did the writer feel after arriving at the hotel?
A. He felt bored with the man.
B. He felt touched by the old man's help.
C. He felt bad because of the heavy traffic.
D. He felt wonderful because the rain stopped.
