Question

Old George bought the black gloves for just $35 ten years ago. They were made of lamb skin, soft and warm and very strong. Until then, he had worn cheaper man­made material. Those gloves never lasted longer than three years. He first decided to buy the expensive gloves, because they would make him feel nice in front of others.

George never let a drop of water or rain touch his expensive gloves, so they looked new. Losing this favourite thing was almost like losing a child to him.

Bad luck! George lost his expensive gloves on New Year's Day.

Back home, George was at a loss. In deep winter, he could not do without a pair of gloves. If he bought cheap ones again, he would have to replace (更换) them very soon. If he bought a new leather pair, it would cost $50 now. He was upset that people no longer returned things they found on the road.

After the holiday, poor George decided to buy another leather pair. Before boarding the subway, he went into Value Mart again to see if his gloves had been returned to the Lost and Found Office (失物招领处).

“What colour are they？” the woman in the office asked again.

“Black，” he gave the same answer. She looked into her drawer and drew out a pair of men's leather gloves. “Are they？”

“Yes! Those are mine！” George explained, with great joy in his eyes.

1.When did George buy the leather gloves?

A. On New Year's Day. B. Before the holiday.

C. Ten years ago. D. In the winter.

2.Why did George decide to buy the expensive gloves?

A. Because they were black.

B. Because they made him feel good before others.

C. Because they had a long history.

D. Because they were much cheaper.

3.The leather gloves looked new after years because ________.

A. George took very good care of them

B. they were soft and warm

C. they were expensive

D. George washed them with water

4.How did George feel when he got home on New Year's Day?

A. He was happy. B. He felt nice.

C. He was thankful. D. He felt upset.

5.About old George, which of the following is true?

A. He was a very rich man.

B. He never bought cheap gloves.

C. He believed somebody would return the gloves to him.

D. He hadn't expected to get his gloves back.

Answer 1

1.C

2.B

3.A

4.D

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文叙述了乔治在十年前买的一副皮手套，因为他保护的好，这么多年后仍然看起来很新。但是在新年这一天，他丢了他喜欢的手套。他很难过，决定再买一副新皮手套。最后他却在失物招领处找回了自己的那副皮手套。

1. George bought the black gloves for just $35 ten years ago.可知乔治先生在10年前，买的这副皮手套， 故选C。

2. first decided to buy the expensive gloves,because they would make him feel nice in front of others.可知这幅手套使他在别人面前感觉好，所以他买了这副手套，故选B。

3. never let a drop of water or rain touch his expensive gloves, so they looked new.可知乔治从来不让一滴雨碰到这幅手套，因此是说他对这幅手套保护的好，因此这么多年后，他们看起来很新。故选A。

4. was upset that people no longer returned things they found on the road.可知在新年这一天，当乔治回到家，他很难过没有人归还他们在路上发现的东西。故选D。

5. the holiday, poor George decided to buy another leather pair. 可知乔治决定再买一副皮手套，故推断乔治没有想到会取回那副皮手套，故选D。

考点：故事类短文阅读。