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  Mark Twain as you know,was famous in his days as public speaker.In his public speeches(演讲) he always liked to tell funny stories.

  He also liked to listen to funny stories and to play jokes on his friends.One day one of his friends lost his wallet and asked Mark Twain to pay his train fare for him.

  "But I don't have enough money to pay both your fare and my fare."Mark Twain said.The friend didn't 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 ticket,you can hide under my seat".

  Later,however,when the conductor come to check the tickets.Mark Twain gave him two tickets梠ne for himself and one for his friend.Then he explained in a loud voice."My friend here is a strange man.When he travels on a train,he does not like to sit on the train."People looked at the poor friend under the seat and laughed at him.

  Notes:

  1.Mark Twain 马克·吐温(1835~1910) 美国小说家及幽默文学家

  2.wallet (放钞票用的)皮夹子

  3.train fare 火车票

  4.conductor 列车员

  5.to check the ticket 查票

  根据短文内容,回答问题。

(1)

Did Mark Twain like to make public speeches in his days?

(2)

He liked to tell funny stories in his public speeches,didn't he?

(3)

What happened to one of his friends one day?

(4)

What else did he like to do?

(5)

Did his friend prefer to lie on the floor under the seat?

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