四川旺蒼縣2024高考英語閱讀理解選練

　　2024高考模擬題。閱讀理解閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。

　　After lots of hype, the new iPhone 3GS has arrived, boasting an improved camera, better battery life, and speedier performance. But is it a must?

　　The iPhone 3GS is available in two versions: 16GB and 32GB. The 16GB version costs $199, while the 32GB version costs $299. From the outside, the iPhone 3GS looks exactly like the iPhone 3G. Like the iPhone 3G, the new model comes in black and white versions, and sports a 3.5-inch touch screen. Most of the changes to the iPhone 3GS have been made on the inside. Apple says that battery life is better, but the biggest boost is in the iPhone's speed: The iPhone 3GS runs twice as fast as the iPhone 3G. Instead of a lot of software installed on it, the iPhone 3GS comes with the most recent version of the iPhone Software -- version 3.0 – installed, but it does come with easy access to Apple's App Store. The speedier performance of the iPhone 3GS extends to surfing the Web, too. You can see entire Web pages, and can zoom(急速移動) in and out with ease.

　　The notable new messaging feature on the iPhone 3GS is support for MMS. You can send pictures and videos by SMS, rather than having to send them via e-mail. Other new and very-handy e-mail features include the ability to search through your e-mail messages and contacts, as well as the option to use a landscape-oriented keyboard when composing messages.

　　The camera has been upgraded from 2 megapixels(兆像素) to 3 megapxiels, and adds auto-focus. If you already own an iPhone 3G, the iPhone 3GS may not be worth the additional cost, since you can get many of its cool features for free with the iPhone 3.0 software upgrade. But if you've been using an older iPhone or smart phone, or are new to the smart phone world, the iPhone 3GS will amaze you with its speed and plentiful features.

　　1. The difference between 3G and 3GS lies mainly in ________.

　　A. their colors

　　B. their outside shapes

　　C. their screens

　　D. their batteries and speeds

　　2. What can we infer from the second paragraph about 3G?

　　A. It offers an easy access to the web pages.

　　B. It has two versions: either black or white.

　　C. In spite of slow speed, it functions the same as 3GS.

　　D. It has the latest iPhone software installed.

　　3. What does MMS probably refer to in the passage?

　　A. Multi-media Messaging Service.

　　B. Membership Management System.

　　C. Major Messaging Software.

　　D. Multi-Media Software Store.

　　4. What is the best title of the text?

　　A. 3GS is a must nowadays.

　　B. 3GS is the best choice nowadays.

　　C. Is 3GS a must nowadays?

　　D. Is 3GS worth your money?

　　參考答案1—4、 DBAC

　　【2024高考訓練題】閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C、D）中，選出最佳選項。

　　Nicola Tesla was born on 10th July 1856 in Croatia, a country in Eastern Europe. From a very young age, Tesla was interested in electricity. In 1881, one of the first telephone exchanges opened in Budapest. Tesla moved there and got a job. It was here that Tesla first thought of the idea of the alternating current(AC交流電）.

　　In 1884, Tesla moved to America and worked for Thomas Edison, but only for less than a year. Tesla was sure his AC motor was the best way to capture(獲取) and transport the power of electricity. However, Edison thought his way of using direct current(DC) was better and considered AC unsafe. But soon the scientific community accepted AC was more powerful than DC and it was proved safe.

　　In 1895, Tesla designed the first water power plant using the energy of the Niagara Falls. And he did it using the AC motor. After the success of AC, Tesla became well known. He travelled and spoke to many scientists about his inventions and ideas. He built a large laboratory where he did amazing things with lights and electricity. However, it burned down not long after it was built.

　　As Tesla got older, he continued to come up with new ideas and theories. But he was less successful and famous. Many people didn’t recognize that particular inventions were really Tesla’s ideas.

　　Tesla gave speeches about creating electrical power from the earth’s atmosphere. He also talked about ways that wireless electricity and communication could power things all over the world! But to the people of his time, these ideas sounded crazy. However, some of his ideas have now been supported by modern research and technology.

　　Tesla’s last years were lonely and sad. He received many awards, but received very little money. When he died in 1943, he was no longer famous and felt forgotten. Today, not many people know the name of Nicola Tesla but his inventions and ideas affect our lives every day!

　　5. Why did Tesla stop working for Edison?

　　A. Tesla was badly paid there.

　　B. Tesla wanted to move back to Europe.

　　C. They had very different characters.

　　D. They had some disagreements.

　　6. In his later years, Tesla_____.

　　A. was misunderstood and doubted

　　B. lived a colorful life.

　　C. was unable to think out new ideas D. rose to fame as an award-winning inventor

　　7. We can learn from the text that Tesla_____.

　　A. became famous as an assistant to Edison B. was way ahead of modern technology

　　C. had great interest in travelling

　　D. was not good at speeches

　　8. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

　　A. Nicola Tesla, a challenger for difficulties

　　B. Nicola Tesla, a dreamer in science

　　C. Nicola Tesla, a forgotten inventor

　　D. Nicola Tesla, a strange scientist

　　參考答案5-8 DABC

　　【2024高考訓練題】閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C、D）中，選出最佳選項。There was a strange father, John Blake, from Michigan, who named his children after a computer software term. He told the local newspaper the US traditional way of adding“Junior”or “II”after a boy’s name was too common. So, when his son was born last week, he decided on the name John Blake 2.0, as if he were a soft ware programmer.

　　Mr. Blake admitted that it took months to persuade his wife, Jamie, to accept the idea. Mrs. Blake said she asked several friends whether they could accept this name or not. “All the men,” she said, “felt the name was cool.” However，her women friends did not think so.“I think the women end up like it，”she said.

　　Mr. Blake told the local newspaper he got the idea from a film called The Legend of 1900，in which an abandoned baby is given the name 1900 to remember the year of its birth. “I thought that if they can do it ,why can’t we?”he said. After little John version 2.0 was born, Mr. Blake even sent a celebratory e-mail to the family and friends, which was designed to look as if he and his wife had created a new software.“I wrote things like there are a lot of new features from Version 1.0 with additional features from Jamie,”he said. And he has already planned for his son’s future. “If he has a child, he could name it 3.0,” he said.

　　9.From the passage we know that “John Blake 2.0”_____.

　　A. is also the name of a computer

　　B. shows the traditional way of American baby naming

　　C. has the same meaning as“John Blake Junior”

　　D. tells something about the hope the father places on his baby

　　10.What do the name of “1900”and “Jon Version 2.0”have in common?

　　A. They are both connected with computer.

　　B. They are both untraditional.

　　C. They both tell about the births.

　　D. They are to be equally popular.

　　11. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

　　A. All Mrs. Blake’s friends support their idea.

　　B. The name“1900”is also a computer software term.

　　C. When Mr. Blake had a second child, he would name it “John Version 3.0”.

　　D. Mrs. Blake didn’t agree to name her son after a computer software term at the very beginning.

　　參考答案9-11 CBD

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項。

　　【2024界廣東省韶關市Across the planet there are millions of people who engage in some type of meditation, the practice of concentrating and clearing the mind to bring the body into a state of peace, at least a semi-regular basis. For some, particularly among practitioners of Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism, this is part and parcel of their religious practice. For others, particularly in Western cultures, meditation tends to be a response to stress. With the world economy approaching meltdown and people worried about their job or their ability to keep their home, it’s a way for people to attain a state of peace of mind and well-being. For those interested in taking up the practice, instruction in meditation for beginners can be found in literally thousands of sources. ww w.x kb1.c om One of the most popular styles of mediation in the West, with classes offered in most major cities, is called Transcendental Meditation. TM, as it is known among its practitioners, first came to worldwide attention when the Beatles began practicing it in 1967. For direct, guided, personal instruction in meditation for the beginner, TM may be the hallmark. Part of the confusion about how to practice meditation effectively is due to the fact that there are literally hundreds of techniques championed by various groups and individuals. As a general principle, it might be said that all meditation techniques seek to have the practitioner attain a state of consciousness that is different to our ordinary state of awareness. They attempt to train people to clear their minds and achieve a sense of inner peace. It sounds simple enough, but of the huge number of people experiment with meditation, very few are able to maintain its practice over the long haul. In most cases, this is due to frustration over the inability to experience any dramatic, instantly recognizable effects. This is quite a sad state of affairs, that so few these days are willing or equipped to persist in something that doesn’t provide immediate life-changing results. It reflects a culture in which demands for discipline and sustained effort are considered unnecessary or even unfair. It is no surprise therefore that many people abandon their efforts at meditation before they have a chance to bear fruit. But for anyone who does decide to take up this worthwhile practice, please remember. You must clear your mind, relax and “take it as it comes”. Maintain the practice with a sense of discipline and devotion, and eventually benefits of inner peace and calm will be yours. 41. The underlined part “part and parcel of” in paragraph 1 is nearest in meaning to ________. A. closely associated with ??B. very different to C. usually sent from ???D. an important element of

　　【答案】D

　　【解析】詞義猜測題。因為冥想是宗教練習的一個重要元素。故選D。

　　42. The goal of meditation is ________. A. to clear the mind ??B. to practice a religion C. to develop a technique ?D. to carry out an experiment

　　【答案】A

　　【解析】細節理解題。由“meditation, the practice of concentrating and clearing the mind to bring the body into a state of peace,”可知選A。 43. What can we infer about meditation from the passage? A. It has two main types. B. It is practiced by many famous artists. C. Its benefits are not immediately obvious. D. Most people find it a very good way to relax.?

　　【答案】C

　　【解析】推理判斷題。由“very few are able to maintain its practice over the long haul. In most cases, this is due to frustration over the inability to experience any dramatic, instantly recognizable effects. ”可知冥想的益處不是直接顯著的。故選C。

　　44. According to the writer, what has attracted many Western people to meditation practices in recent years? A. Their improved understanding of foreign culture. B. The need to fill in their growing free time. C. Increasing employment instability. D. Migration from countries in which meditation is traditional.

　　【答案】C

　　【解析】細節理解題。由第二段“particularly in Western cultures, meditation tends to be a response to stress. With the world economy approaching meltdown and people worried about their job or their ability to keep their home,”可知，是職業不穩定性的日益增加，使冥想練習吸引了西方人。故選C。 45. Who is the probable audience for this article? A. Experienced meditation practitioners. B. People interested in starting to learn meditation. C. Buddhists and Hindus. D. People who are very religious.

　　【答案】B

　　【解析】細節理解題。由“But for anyone who does decide to take up this worthwhile practice, please remember. You must clear your mind, relax and “take it as it comes”.”可知，這篇文章的讀者是那些對開始學習冥想感性趣的人。故選B。

　　2024高考訓練題----閱讀理解閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C、D）中，選出最佳選項。My father had always been an alert observer of human character. Within seconds of meeting someone, he could sum up their strengths and weaknesses. It was always a challenge to see if any of my boyfriends could pass Dad’s test. None did. Dad was always right---they didn’t pass my test either. After Dad died, I wondered how I’d figure it out on my own.

　　That’s when Jack arrived on the scene. He was different from any other guy I’d dated. He could sit for hours on the piano bench with my mother, discussing some composers. My brother Rick loudly announced that Jack wasn’t a turkey like the other guys I’d brought home. Jack passed my family’s test. But what about Dad’s?

　　Then came my mother’s birthday. The day he was supposed to drive, I got a call. “Don’t worry,” he said, “but I’ve been in an accident. I’m fine, but I need you to pick me up.”

　　When I got there, we rushed to a flower shop for something for Mom. “How about gardenias?” Jack said, pointing at a beautiful white corsage(胸花). The florist put the corsage in a box.

　　The entire ride, Jack was unusually quiet. “Are you all right?” I asked. “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking,” he said. “I might be moving.” Moving? Then he added, “Moving in with you.” I nearly put the car on the sidewalk. “What?” I asked. “I think we should get married,” he said. He told me he’d planned his proposal in a fancy restaurant, but after the accident, he decided to do it right away. “Yes,” I whispered. We both sat dumbfounded, tears running down our cheeks. I’d never known such a tender moment. If only Dad were here to give his final approval.

　　“Oh, let’s just go inside.” Jack laughed. My mother opened the door. “Happy Birthday!” we shouted. Jack handed the box to her. She opened it up. Suddenly, her eyes were filled with tears. “Mom, what’s wrong?” I asked. “I’m sorry,” she said, wiping her eyes. “This is only the second gardenia corsage I’ve ever received. I was given one years ago, long before you kids were born.” “From who?” I asked. “Your father,” Mom said. “He gave me one right before we were engaged.” My eyes locked on Jack’s as I blinked away(眨掉) tears. Dad’s test? I knew Jack had passed.

　　1.According to the text, we know the writer’s father was __________.

　　A. interested in observing things around

　　B. good at judging one’s character

　　C. strict with her boyfriend

　　D. fond of challenges

　　2. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?

　　A. Jack got the family’s approval except Dad’s.

　　B. Jack was different from any other boy.

　　C. Jack was getting on well with Mother.

　　D. Jack knew a lot about piano.

　　3. The underlined word “proposal” in Paragraph 5 means __________.

　　A. piece of advice

　　B. wedding ceremony

　　C. celebration of birthday

　　D. offer of marriage

　　4. On hearing “moving in with you”, the writer felt _________.

　　A. pleased

　　B. worried

　　C. surprised

　　D. disappointed

　　參考答案1—4、BADC

　　四川旺蒼縣2024高考英語閱讀理解選練

　　2024高考模擬題。閱讀理解閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。

　　After lots of hype, the new iPhone 3GS has arrived, boasting an improved camera, better battery life, and speedier performance. But is it a must?

　　The iPhone 3GS is available in two versions: 16GB and 32GB. The 16GB version costs $199, while the 32GB version costs $299. From the outside, the iPhone 3GS looks exactly like the iPhone 3G. Like the iPhone 3G, the new model comes in black and white versions, and sports a 3.5-inch touch screen. Most of the changes to the iPhone 3GS have been made on the inside. Apple says that battery life is better, but the biggest boost is in the iPhone's speed: The iPhone 3GS runs twice as fast as the iPhone 3G. Instead of a lot of software installed on it, the iPhone 3GS comes with the most recent version of the iPhone Software -- version 3.0 – installed, but it does come with easy access to Apple's App Store. The speedier performance of the iPhone 3GS extends to surfing the Web, too. You can see entire Web pages, and can zoom(急速移動) in and out with ease.

　　The notable new messaging feature on the iPhone 3GS is support for MMS. You can send pictures and videos by SMS, rather than having to send them via e-mail. Other new and very-handy e-mail features include the ability to search through your e-mail messages and contacts, as well as the option to use a landscape-oriented keyboard when composing messages.

　　The camera has been upgraded from 2 megapixels(兆像素) to 3 megapxiels, and adds auto-focus. If you already own an iPhone 3G, the iPhone 3GS may not be worth the additional cost, since you can get many of its cool features for free with the iPhone 3.0 software upgrade. But if you've been using an older iPhone or smart phone, or are new to the smart phone world, the iPhone 3GS will amaze you with its speed and plentiful features.

　　1. The difference between 3G and 3GS lies mainly in ________.

　　A. their colors

　　B. their outside shapes

　　C. their screens

　　D. their batteries and speeds

　　2. What can we infer from the second paragraph about 3G?

　　A. It offers an easy access to the web pages.

　　B. It has two versions: either black or white.

　　C. In spite of slow speed, it functions the same as 3GS.

　　D. It has the latest iPhone software installed.

　　3. What does MMS probably refer to in the passage?

　　A. Multi-media Messaging Service.

　　B. Membership Management System.

　　C. Major Messaging Software.

　　D. Multi-Media Software Store.

　　4. What is the best title of the text?

　　A. 3GS is a must nowadays.

　　B. 3GS is the best choice nowadays.

　　C. Is 3GS a must nowadays?

　　D. Is 3GS worth your money?

　　參考答案1—4、 DBAC

　　【2024高考訓練題】閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C、D）中，選出最佳選項。

　　Nicola Tesla was born on 10th July 1856 in Croatia, a country in Eastern Europe. From a very young age, Tesla was interested in electricity. In 1881, one of the first telephone exchanges opened in Budapest. Tesla moved there and got a job. It was here that Tesla first thought of the idea of the alternating current(AC交流電）.

　　In 1884, Tesla moved to America and worked for Thomas Edison, but only for less than a year. Tesla was sure his AC motor was the best way to capture(獲取) and transport the power of electricity. However, Edison thought his way of using direct current(DC) was better and considered AC unsafe. But soon the scientific community accepted AC was more powerful than DC and it was proved safe.

　　In 1895, Tesla designed the first water power plant using the energy of the Niagara Falls. And he did it using the AC motor. After the success of AC, Tesla became well known. He travelled and spoke to many scientists about his inventions and ideas. He built a large laboratory where he did amazing things with lights and electricity. However, it burned down not long after it was built.

　　As Tesla got older, he continued to come up with new ideas and theories. But he was less successful and famous. Many people didn’t recognize that particular inventions were really Tesla’s ideas.

　　Tesla gave speeches about creating electrical power from the earth’s atmosphere. He also talked about ways that wireless electricity and communication could power things all over the world! But to the people of his time, these ideas sounded crazy. However, some of his ideas have now been supported by modern research and technology.

　　Tesla’s last years were lonely and sad. He received many awards, but received very little money. When he died in 1943, he was no longer famous and felt forgotten. Today, not many people know the name of Nicola Tesla but his inventions and ideas affect our lives every day!

　　5. Why did Tesla stop working for Edison?

　　A. Tesla was badly paid there.

　　B. Tesla wanted to move back to Europe.

　　C. They had very different characters.

　　D. They had some disagreements.

　　6. In his later years, Tesla_____.

　　A. was misunderstood and doubted

　　B. lived a colorful life.

　　C. was unable to think out new ideas D. rose to fame as an award-winning inventor

　　7. We can learn from the text that Tesla_____.

　　A. became famous as an assistant to Edison B. was way ahead of modern technology

　　C. had great interest in travelling

　　D. was not good at speeches

　　8. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

　　A. Nicola Tesla, a challenger for difficulties

　　B. Nicola Tesla, a dreamer in science

　　C. Nicola Tesla, a forgotten inventor

　　D. Nicola Tesla, a strange scientist

　　參考答案5-8 DABC

　　【2024高考訓練題】閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C、D）中，選出最佳選項。There was a strange father, John Blake, from Michigan, who named his children after a computer software term. He told the local newspaper the US traditional way of adding“Junior”or “II”after a boy’s name was too common. So, when his son was born last week, he decided on the name John Blake 2.0, as if he were a soft ware programmer.

　　Mr. Blake admitted that it took months to persuade his wife, Jamie, to accept the idea. Mrs. Blake said she asked several friends whether they could accept this name or not. “All the men,” she said, “felt the name was cool.” However，her women friends did not think so.“I think the women end up like it，”she said.

　　Mr. Blake told the local newspaper he got the idea from a film called The Legend of 1900，in which an abandoned baby is given the name 1900 to remember the year of its birth. “I thought that if they can do it ,why can’t we?”he said. After little John version 2.0 was born, Mr. Blake even sent a celebratory e-mail to the family and friends, which was designed to look as if he and his wife had created a new software.“I wrote things like there are a lot of new features from Version 1.0 with additional features from Jamie,”he said. And he has already planned for his son’s future. “If he has a child, he could name it 3.0,” he said.

　　9.From the passage we know that “John Blake 2.0”_____.

　　A. is also the name of a computer

　　B. shows the traditional way of American baby naming

　　C. has the same meaning as“John Blake Junior”

　　D. tells something about the hope the father places on his baby

　　10.What do the name of “1900”and “Jon Version 2.0”have in common?

　　A. They are both connected with computer.

　　B. They are both untraditional.

　　C. They both tell about the births.

　　D. They are to be equally popular.

　　11. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

　　A. All Mrs. Blake’s friends support their idea.

　　B. The name“1900”is also a computer software term.

　　C. When Mr. Blake had a second child, he would name it “John Version 3.0”.

　　D. Mrs. Blake didn’t agree to name her son after a computer software term at the very beginning.

　　參考答案9-11 CBD

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項。

　　【2024界廣東省韶關市Across the planet there are millions of people who engage in some type of meditation, the practice of concentrating and clearing the mind to bring the body into a state of peace, at least a semi-regular basis. For some, particularly among practitioners of Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism, this is part and parcel of their religious practice. For others, particularly in Western cultures, meditation tends to be a response to stress. With the world economy approaching meltdown and people worried about their job or their ability to keep their home, it’s a way for people to attain a state of peace of mind and well-being. For those interested in taking up the practice, instruction in meditation for beginners can be found in literally thousands of sources. ww w.x kb1.c om One of the most popular styles of mediation in the West, with classes offered in most major cities, is called Transcendental Meditation. TM, as it is known among its practitioners, first came to worldwide attention when the Beatles began practicing it in 1967. For direct, guided, personal instruction in meditation for the beginner, TM may be the hallmark. Part of the confusion about how to practice meditation effectively is due to the fact that there are literally hundreds of techniques championed by various groups and individuals. As a general principle, it might be said that all meditation techniques seek to have the practitioner attain a state of consciousness that is different to our ordinary state of awareness. They attempt to train people to clear their minds and achieve a sense of inner peace. It sounds simple enough, but of the huge number of people experiment with meditation, very few are able to maintain its practice over the long haul. In most cases, this is due to frustration over the inability to experience any dramatic, instantly recognizable effects. This is quite a sad state of affairs, that so few these days are willing or equipped to persist in something that doesn’t provide immediate life-changing results. It reflects a culture in which demands for discipline and sustained effort are considered unnecessary or even unfair. It is no surprise therefore that many people abandon their efforts at meditation before they have a chance to bear fruit. But for anyone who does decide to take up this worthwhile practice, please remember. You must clear your mind, relax and “take it as it comes”. Maintain the practice with a sense of discipline and devotion, and eventually benefits of inner peace and calm will be yours. 41. The underlined part “part and parcel of” in paragraph 1 is nearest in meaning to ________. A. closely associated with ??B. very different to C. usually sent from ???D. an important element of

　　【答案】D

　　【解析】詞義猜測題。因為冥想是宗教練習的一個重要元素。故選D。

　　42. The goal of meditation is ________. A. to clear the mind ??B. to practice a religion C. to develop a technique ?D. to carry out an experiment

　　【答案】A

　　【解析】細節理解題。由“meditation, the practice of concentrating and clearing the mind to bring the body into a state of peace,”可知選A。 43. What can we infer about meditation from the passage? A. It has two main types. B. It is practiced by many famous artists. C. Its benefits are not immediately obvious. D. Most people find it a very good way to relax.?

　　【答案】C

　　【解析】推理判斷題。由“very few are able to maintain its practice over the long haul. In most cases, this is due to frustration over the inability to experience any dramatic, instantly recognizable effects. ”可知冥想的益處不是直接顯著的。故選C。

　　44. According to the writer, what has attracted many Western people to meditation practices in recent years? A. Their improved understanding of foreign culture. B. The need to fill in their growing free time. C. Increasing employment instability. D. Migration from countries in which meditation is traditional.

　　【答案】C

　　【解析】細節理解題。由第二段“particularly in Western cultures, meditation tends to be a response to stress. With the world economy approaching meltdown and people worried about their job or their ability to keep their home,”可知，是職業不穩定性的日益增加，使冥想練習吸引了西方人。故選C。 45. Who is the probable audience for this article? A. Experienced meditation practitioners. B. People interested in starting to learn meditation. C. Buddhists and Hindus. D. People who are very religious.

　　【答案】B

　　【解析】細節理解題。由“But for anyone who does decide to take up this worthwhile practice, please remember. You must clear your mind, relax and “take it as it comes”.”可知，這篇文章的讀者是那些對開始學習冥想感性趣的人。故選B。

　　2024高考訓練題----閱讀理解閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C、D）中，選出最佳選項。My father had always been an alert observer of human character. Within seconds of meeting someone, he could sum up their strengths and weaknesses. It was always a challenge to see if any of my boyfriends could pass Dad’s test. None did. Dad was always right---they didn’t pass my test either. After Dad died, I wondered how I’d figure it out on my own.

　　That’s when Jack arrived on the scene. He was different from any other guy I’d dated. He could sit for hours on the piano bench with my mother, discussing some composers. My brother Rick loudly announced that Jack wasn’t a turkey like the other guys I’d brought home. Jack passed my family’s test. But what about Dad’s?

　　Then came my mother’s birthday. The day he was supposed to drive, I got a call. “Don’t worry,” he said, “but I’ve been in an accident. I’m fine, but I need you to pick me up.”

　　When I got there, we rushed to a flower shop for something for Mom. “How about gardenias?” Jack said, pointing at a beautiful white corsage(胸花). The florist put the corsage in a box.

　　The entire ride, Jack was unusually quiet. “Are you all right?” I asked. “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking,” he said. “I might be moving.” Moving? Then he added, “Moving in with you.” I nearly put the car on the sidewalk. “What?” I asked. “I think we should get married,” he said. He told me he’d planned his proposal in a fancy restaurant, but after the accident, he decided to do it right away. “Yes,” I whispered. We both sat dumbfounded, tears running down our cheeks. I’d never known such a tender moment. If only Dad were here to give his final approval.

　　“Oh, let’s just go inside.” Jack laughed. My mother opened the door. “Happy Birthday!” we shouted. Jack handed the box to her. She opened it up. Suddenly, her eyes were filled with tears. “Mom, what’s wrong?” I asked. “I’m sorry,” she said, wiping her eyes. “This is only the second gardenia corsage I’ve ever received. I was given one years ago, long before you kids were born.” “From who?” I asked. “Your father,” Mom said. “He gave me one right before we were engaged.” My eyes locked on Jack’s as I blinked away(眨掉) tears. Dad’s test? I knew Jack had passed.

　　1.According to the text, we know the writer’s father was __________.

　　A. interested in observing things around

　　B. good at judging one’s character

　　C. strict with her boyfriend

　　D. fond of challenges

　　2. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?

　　A. Jack got the family’s approval except Dad’s.

　　B. Jack was different from any other boy.

　　C. Jack was getting on well with Mother.

　　D. Jack knew a lot about piano.

　　3. The underlined word “proposal” in Paragraph 5 means __________.

　　A. piece of advice

　　B. wedding ceremony

　　C. celebration of birthday

　　D. offer of marriage

　　4. On hearing “moving in with you”, the writer felt _________.

　　A. pleased

　　B. worried

　　C. surprised

　　D. disappointed

　　參考答案1—4、BADC