Question

When Kyle walked into Ernie's Pet World, he looked very worried. He walked quickly to the front counter（柜台）. The owner of the shop, Ernie, jumped out to greet Kyle. He was the shop's first shopper of the day.
"Good morning, sir!" Ernie said. "What can I help you with?"
"Well, I...," Kyle started to say.
"Wait, don't tell me," Ernie interrupted (打断) him. "You're looking for a … a little dog... for
your daughter 's birthday.  Right?"
"No T really, l just..."
Ernie didn't let him finish. "Ah, I've got it, You just moved into a new house, and you want some fish for it. I have some very nice tanks over here."
"In fact, I..." Kyle was starting to look very nervous (紧张的). His face had a strange expression（表情）on it.
"No fish? Ah, a cat! You look like a cat person. At Ernie's Pet World, we have the best kinds. Take a look at this Persian — long, white hair, and look at that cute expression. She's looking at you. She's thinking, ‘Take me home. Take me home.’ Would you like some cat food and toys as well?"
"No, thank you," Kyle said. By this time, he was walking up and down. He had a pained (痛苦的) look on his face. "Really, I'm not interested in cats or fish or little dogs."
"What do you want, then?" Ernie asked.
Kyle looked like he was going to cry. "I just want to know if I can use your bathroom!" he finally said.
【小题1】What does the writer want to tell us?

A．A good pet owner.	B．A funny story.
C．A wonderful shopkeeper.	D．A strange pet shop.

【小题2】What was true about Ernie's Pet World?

A．The shop was not busy.	B．Kyle went there often.
C．The shop was about to close.	D．Kyle knew the shop owner well.

【小题3】What do you think of Ernie?

A．He is careful.	B．He is helpful.
C．He likes talking.	D．He is clever.

【小题4】Why did Kyle look anxious and pained?

A．He wanted to get a cat very much.	B．He didn't like animals.
C．He was late for work.	D．He was not comfortable.

Answer 1

【小题1】B
【小题2】A
【小题3】C
【小题4】D

解析试题分析：这篇短文主要记述了发生在宠物店的有趣的故事。商店老板欧尼只顾着给这一天的第一位顾客凯尔推销自己的商品，却不知道凯尔根本不是来买东西的，他只是想去卫生间。
【小题1】这篇短文主要描述了一个在宠物店由误会造成的有趣的故事。故选B。
【小题2】根据He was the shop's first shopper of the day.描述，可知这家宠物店不是很忙。故选A。
【小题3】通过短文描述，可知这家宠物店的老板欧尼很健谈，凯尔几乎没有说话的机会。故选C。
【小题4】根据短文最后“I just want to know if I can use your bathroom（卫生间）!”描述，可知他只是想去卫生间。故选D，他不太舒服。
考点：故事类记述文阅读
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