题目内容
【题目】阅读理解(共4小题,每小题5分;满分20分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的)to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed am empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversion and spoke about a wide rang of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee. I asked,
“My I get you something?”
“A coffee would be nice.”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee, We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee, Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,
“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath ?”
“Who?”
“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”
I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they
【1】What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?
A. Untidy. B.Unfriendly.
C. Gentle. D. Kind.
【2】The author bought coffee for the old man because .
A. he wanted to start a conversation
B. he thought the old man was poor
C. he intended to show his wealth
D. he would like to thank the old man
【3】How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?
A. Proud. B. Pitiful.
C. Surprised. D. Regretful
【4】What is the message mainly expressed in the story?
A. We should learn to be generous.
B. It is honorable to help those in need.
C. People in high positions are not like what we expect.
D. We should avoid judging people by their appearances.
【答案】
【1】A
【2】B
【3】C
【4】D
【解析】
本文属于故事类文章,讲述作者在餐厅与一个看似穷酸的人就餐期间的对话的经历,结果这个穷人却是最富有的人,最后得出要尊重每一个人的道理。
【1】A词义猜测题。根据该句前半部分I noticed am empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man以及He was wearing a worn-out hat可以得出,这个老人没有刮胡子,帽子破旧,故不整齐,故选A。
【2】2.B 细节理解题。根据第二段I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat.可知,作者担心老人没钱支付早餐,故选B。
【3】3.C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段I could hardly believe it.可以得出作者的情绪是惊讶的,故选C。
【4】4.D 主旨大意题。根据最后一段Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are.可以得出本文的主旨,不要以貌取人。故选D。