人教版八年级下册阅读训练31-70篇（阅读短文回答问题）.docxVIP

(三十一) John Smith was an old porter (搬运工人). He worked at the train station. Every day he was busy carrying heavy things for people. He was careful with his work. He was kind to everyone. He was always ready to help others. One morning he stood at the station. He was waiting for the train. Just then he saw a man running to the trains with a big bag in his hand. No train is starting. Why is he in such a hurry? the old man said to himself. He went up to the man and asked, May I help you? As soon as the man saw the porter, he stopped running. Can I catch the 10:35 train to London? the man asked. He looked worried. The old porter looked at him for a few seconds and said, Well, sir. Id like to help you, but I cant answer your question because I dont know how fast you can run. Then he explained to the man, The 10:35 train to London left five minutes ago. Can you run fast enough to catch it? 1.What was Johns job? 2.What did John do every day? 3.Why was the man in a hurry? 4.Could the man catch the 10:35 train? 5.What time was it when the man talked to John? ? (三十二) Sometimes good ideas have bad results. This is what happened to Spains Matrera Castle (城堡). The castle was built in the 9th century and has interested thousands of visitors every year. But part of it broke after a heavy rain, so the castle needed a big repair. However, the result didnt turn out well. The castle became a totally modern building! The building has nothing to do with what it used to be, or even with a medieval (中世纪的) castle, criticized (批评) the Spanish cultural heritage group (文化遗产组织) Hispania Nostra. People across the world have been laughing about it online too. How terrible! Theyve got builders rather than repairers. No words are needed when you see the pictures. The leader of the repair said that he wanted to make sure the building stayed standing. Facing the criticism, he also added, Opinions are always welcome. 1.Where did the story happen? 2.When was the castle built? 3.Why did the castle need