3. Many families take their children on vacation.They will usually travel for a few days or weeks during school breaks.But Mr and Mrs Smith have planned a longer vacation with their two children.The Smith family is on a one-year trip around the world,and they planned to visit 30 countries in all.Right now,the four travelers are about halfway through their trip.
Mrs Smith says they are trying to see as much of the world as they can.Mr Smith says one of the most interesting experiences of the trip has been meeting new people.He says people have been extremely friendly,very welcoming and love their kids.Eleven-year-old Tyler says he has enjoyed learning about the people they have met.He says, "I learned in Africa that people have very different lifestyles." His sister,Kara discovers that she likes Thai food.Mrs Smith says that the trip teaches the children a lot.
The Smiths made good preparations for the trip.They did a lot of research,choosing destinations and arranging accommodations.Mr Smith uses unpaid leave.They carry small bags filled with lightweight clothing and whatever else they need.Mrs Smith says she enjoys being able to carry everything she needs on her back. "What has become important is making unforgettable memories as a family and taking '
those' with us instead." The Smiths will continue to head east for the next six months.
(1)The Smith family's trip is different from many others' because they travel
.
A.with their children on vacation
B.for a few weeks without children
C.during school breaks with children
D.a(chǎn)round the world for a year with children
(2)Mr Smith finds
most interesting during the trip.
A.living in Africa
B.having Thai food
C.meeting new people
D.teaching their children
(3)Which of the following is TRUE about the Smiths' trip?
A.They planned to visit 11 countries.
B.The children learn a lot during the trip.
C.They enjoy different kinds of food in Africa.
D.They continue to head west for the next six months.
(4)The Smiths
to get prepared for the trip.
A.a(chǎn)ccepted new jobs
B.did much research
C.picked up everything
D.bought thick clothing
(5)The underlined word "those" in Paragraph 3 refers to
.
A.the breaks they take
B.the small bags they carry
C.the destinations they choose
D.the memories of the family