I was eleven years old, waiting for my exam at Saraswati Vidyalaya, my school in Nagpur. “No. 12, please come forward.” Kirti, a very fat girl from my class, stepped ahead. I heard my classmates laughing and so I tried to stop them with my eyes. But my good intentions were mistaken. The next morning, my teacher, Mrs. Kamble, told me, “Ashwini, I’ve received a complaint about you.” I was shocked. The girl I was protecting thought I’d been laughing at her.
I tried to explain but the teacher refused to hear me out. She punished me by making me stand by the door. I knew I was right. Such punishment to a class topper was simply unheard of. But, slowly, my pride disappeared. Instead of being angry, I understood the other students who have been punished at times. For the first time, I felt humbled (谦逊的).
Three years later, I was in the math class. Mr. Prabhuraman, wrote an equation (方程式) — one he’d taught us the day before — on the blackboard. “Anyone who doesn’t know how to solve this,” he said, “please leave the class at once.” I knew I could solve only the first two steps. But my pride made me stay there. Unfortunately, the one who was asked to solve it was me. I just stood there, chalk in hand, trying not to look foolish. I prepared myself for a good talking-to (斥责), but Mr. Prabhuraman told me kindly, “Go back to your seat.”
Today, two decades later, those incidents have made me think. One teacher punished me for something I didn’t do; the other forgave me for something I did wrong. Both experiences had an effect on me. They remind me that no matter what you accomplish (完成), you must always be humble.
【小题1】When the very fat girl appeared, Ashwini _____.

A.took no notice of her B.laughed at her
C.said hello to her D.tried to stop others making fun of her
【小题2】After receiving a complaint, Mrs. Kamble _____.
A.said nothing about it B.was disappointed
C.felt very angry D.tried to find out the truth
【小题3】Why did Ashwini refuse to leave the class?
A.He felt it would make him lose face.
B.He could work out the equation.
C.His teacher believed in his ability.
D.His teacher never asked him any questions.
【小题4】The text is a story about _____.
A.how to communicate with others
B.how to get along with teachers
C.the ways to protect others
D.the danger of pride

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【小题1】The suggestions are most probably from ______.

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【小题2】Which of the following is TRUE?
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B.The hotel is not responsible for anything you lose.
C.Don’t report to the manager unless you are sure something is going wrong.
D.You’d better use the deadbolt and the secondary locks for safety.
【小题3】 If you feel doubtful about a stranger who knocks at the door, you should _____.
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B.open the door to check the person’s ID card
C.call the Front Desk to make sure
D.contact the local police for assistance
【小题4】What does the underlined part “In the unlikely event of a fire” mean?
A.In case a fire happens, though it is not very possible
B.If a fire happens when some big events are taking place.
C.In case a fire happens in a public building.
D.If a fire breaks out and it is getting out of control.

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Your safety and the security of your personal property are of the primary concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.

YOUR VEHICLE

Lock your vehicle and do not leave money or valuable items inside. We are not responsible for their loss.

TRAVELING

Be observant (机警) when sightseeing or traveling. Stay in well-lit and heavily traveled areas. Don’t display large amounts of cash.

GUEST ROOM SECURITY

For additional security use the deadbolt (插锁) provided on your door and make sure the windows are locked. As an additional precaution (预防措施), please secure the secondary locks provided. Do not admit anyone to your room without first making identification. A one-way viewer is provided in your door to assist with identification(识别). If there is any doubt about the person’s identify, please contact the Front Desk.

SAFETY BOXES

Do not leave money or valuables in your room or vehicle. We provide free safety boxes for your use. Hotel is not responsible for items left in room valued over$200.

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Safeguard your key. Please do not leave it in the door. Do not give your key to others or leave it unattended. Please leave your key at the Front Desk when you check out.

REPORTING

Please report any suspicious activity, or safety concerns to management.

FIR

Please familiarize yourself with the nearest fire exists. Report fire or smoke to the hotel operator. In the unlikely event of a fire, please move quickly and calmly to the nearest safe exit and leave the building. Avoid the use of elevator.

60. The suggestions are most probably from_____.

A. a hotel manager            B. a police officer

C. an experienced traveler      D. a tour guide

61. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. It is advised to travel to places where there are few people.

B. The hotel is not responsible for anything you lose.

C. Don’t report to the manager unless you are sure something is going wrong.

D. You’d better use the deadbolt and the secondary locks for safety.

62. If you feel doubtful about a stranger who knocks at the door, you should____.

A. let the person in after you have got his/her name

B. open the door to check the person’s ID card

C. call the Front Desk to make sure

D. contact the local police for assistance

63. What does the underlined part “ In the unlikely event of a fire” mean?

A. In case a fire happens, though it is not very possible.

B. If a fire happens when some big events are taking place.

C. In case a fire happens in a public building.

D. If a fire breaks out and it is getting out of control.

 

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