I was twenty-two, and in Bolivia. I’d been to every other country in South America, and now I was set on getting into Chile, the last on the list.
After several days, I reached the hills. It was cold, and even the distant mountains were clear. The days were lonely, but one evening I met Filomeno and his fellow teachers. They tried to persuade me not to go to Chile, saying it was a bad place, and that I would be killed. I didn’t believe them. I knew nothing of the current politics; I just wanted to go there.
So I walked into the mountains, feeling excited, and came to a sign with the word “Chile” on it. A frightening soldier appeared, stuck a gun in my back, and pushed me down a slope to the police station. The police chief then told me, “There’s nothing for you here.” I explained that I had come to see this beautiful country. But he was annoyed.
In the evening they filled me with food. There was laughter, and I was less tense. Then the police chief took me to a tiny cell. I lay down on the mattress. Even though I had no light and none of my possessions, I felt euphoric. At least I had arrived! And what a story I’d have to tell! The next morning I was released, and I was told that Chile didn’t want me. Throwing my belongings into my backpack, I shouted and screamed at the soldiers. After all this effort I was being sent home! I stomped towards Bolivia expecting to feel a bullet. But I’d be back! I told myself.
24. What is the passage mainly about?
A. An adventure in Chile B. An exciting fight with soldiers in Chile
C.Why the author went to Chile D. How the author excaped from Chile
25. The author went to Chile to ?
A. visit his friend Filomeno B. complete his trip plans C. risk his life D. settle there forever
26. The underlined word “euphoric” in Paragraph 4 most probably means _____.
A. terrible B. shamed C. bored D. excited
27. According to the last paragraph, the author lost his temper because .
A. he was badly treated by the soldiers in Chile B. it was his last chance to travel
C. he was prevented from entering Chile D. his friends had stopped him from going to Chile
ABDC
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