建水实验中学二高二级部寒假作业(高二英语).docxVIP

第1周 Day 1第二部分　阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AMark Twain was a famous American writer in his day. He liked to play jokes on his friends. One day one of his friends lost his wallet and asked Mark Twain to pay his train ticket for him.“But I dont have enough money to pay both your ticket and mine，” Mark Twain said. The friend didnt know what to do.“We can do this，” said Mark Twain. “We can get on the train and when the conductor comes to check the tickets, you can hide under my seat.”Later, however, when the conductor came to check the tickets, Mark Twain gave him two tickets — one for himself and one for his friend. Then he explained in a loud voice, “My friend is a strange man. When he travels on a train, he does not like to sit on the seat. He prefers to lie on the floor under the seat.” Of course, everyone in the train looked at the poor friend under the seat and laughed at him loudly.21．Why did the friend ask Mark Twain to pay his train ticket for him?A. Because Mark Twain was very rich.B. Because the friend lost his money.C. because Mark Twain was always ready to help others.D. Because the friend wanted to save his own money.22．Mark Twain told his friend that ________.A. he didnt know what to doB. he would buy a ticket for himC. the conductor wouldnt check the ticketsD. he hadnt got enough money for two tickets23．Which of the following is RIGHT according to the passage?A. The friend preferred to lie on the floor.B. There were no conductors on the train.C. In fact, Mark Twain had bought two tickets.D. The friend got very angry with Mark Twain.BThere is one word that is on the lips of Americans, day and night, “Sorry”．One time as I was walking on the street, a young man ran by hurriedly, brushing against my handbag. Even as he continued on his way, he turned back and said “sorry” to me. Even in a rush, he didnt forget to apologize.One day, after I bought some apples, the salesman was giving me the change, but I wasnt ready