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.”

　　【解题导语】　本文属于历史文化类短文阅读。很多英国人喜欢在乡村散步，但是他们中的很多人不知道他们散步的权利是有人牺牲了自己的自由换来的。

　　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.

　　解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第一段中的“An estimated eight million people in Britain enjoy walking in the Peak District every year.”可知，很多英国人都喜欢散步。故选C。

　　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

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