题目内容
I was on my way to the Taiyetos Mountains. The sun was setting when my car 1.(break) down near a remote and poor village. Cursing my misfortune, I was wondering where I was going to spend the night when I realized that the villagers who had gathered around me were arguing as to 2. should have the honor of receiving me 3.a guest in their house. Finally, I accepted the offer of an old woman who lived alone in a little house. While she was getting me4.(settle) into a tiny but clean room, the head of the village was tying up his horse to my car to pull it to5.small town some 20 kilometres away 6.there was a garage.
I had noticed three hens running free in my hostess’s courtyard and that night one of them ended up in a dish on my table. 7. villagers brought me goat's cheese and honey. We drank together and talked 8. (merry) till far into the night.
When the time came for me to say goodbye to my friends in the village, I wanted to reward the old woman 9. the trouble I had caused 10. .
Hi Maz and Bobby, I don't know what you're up to this Sunday, but if you're at a loose end, come over to my place. We're going to have a barbecue. Tom |
Hi Tom, Thanks mate, but I'm completely snowed under at the moment. I have to write an essay by Monday afternoon, so I'll be working all weekend. I've got nothing arranged for the following weekend though, so maybe we can meet then? I'll call you later. Bobby |
Dear Tom, Like Bobby, I'm a bit tied up tomorrow. Unfortunately, I have to go to my great uncle's house for a family lunch. He was ill so we thought it might not happen, but it looks as if it's going ahead. I really can't get out of it because it's the old man's 60th birthday and most of the family will probably be there. Maz |
Ok you guys, I'm calling off the barbecue. Judging from the grey sky, it's going to rain all weekend anyway. Maybe you'll have done your various duties by the end of the evening and we can go for a drink instead! If you want to relax, I'll be in The Hart, a pub on King Street. Gloria and I are meeting there at about 8:30, as long as nothing else pops up! Don't forget it closes at 10:30 on Sundays. Ok, time to put my feet up and take it easy! Later, Tom |
1.What does Tom intend to do at first?
A. To have a family lunch.
B. To invite his friends to a barbecue.
C. To go for a drink with his friends.
D. To ask for help from his friends.
2.The underlined part "snowed under" in the second email means "________"
A. buried under snow
B. very bored
C. extremely busy
D. entirely relaxed
3.Which statement is TRUE according to the emails?
A. Bobby is not available this Sunday.
B. Maz has to visit his uncle for he is ill.
C. The barbecue will take place on time.
D. Tom will hold a party with his friends.
4.What will Tom probably do after sending the last email?
A. Prepare the barbecue.
B. Go to the pub.
C. Have a rest.
D. Call his friends.