Question

A vision explosion（爆炸）was there waiting for us as we entered the underground jazz bar.

The five-member live band was playing loud, energetic music. The eager crowd couldn't get enough of it. Some nodded in satisfaction. Others tapped their feet. But most were out on the dance floor, laughing as they threw their bodies around to the music.

With scenes like this, it's no wonder I haven't been able to leave Paris. 

There is always something going on here. I never planned to go to a jazz bar in this city. I worried at first that it wasn't French enough—I can easily see jazz at home. But some old friends of mine, who are studying in Paris, told me that I wouldn't regret it.  

It didn't take long for me to agree. The scene in front of me is in an excited mess. There's no room on the tiny dance floor. My friend tells me that this space was once used as a prison room during World War II. She's not joking. Prisoners at that time must have been shocked seeing the damp stone basement. I couldn't think of a more complete contrast to the joy on display tonight. No jazz bar in Australia would have a history like this!  

The leader of the band is an old French saxophonist in his 70s. He's cool and some kind of leader, sometimes walking up to the microphone to sing a couple of words. I'm told that he has been playing at this bar for over 45 years. So how could I refuse when he points to us and tells us to get on the dance floor too?  

I feel completely out of place—there are some skilled dancers about. Clearly many come here every week. But the energy pulls us through and we have a ball. It is easily my favourite time in Paris. I certainly didn't expect that.  

Adrian e-mailed me recently to say that he had arrived home safely. I plan to return soon too. Of course, I will have to find a way to pull myself out of Paris first.

1．How does the author like the city of Paris?

       A．He doesn’t like the city because of its noisy bars.

       B．He wants to escape Paris to return home quickly.

       C．He is very interested in Jazz bars in Paris.

       D．The history of the Jazz bar is a shame to Paris.

2．Why does the writer feel out of place?

       A．Because he wants to leave and go back home.

       B．Because he is not a good dancer.

       C．Because he is not used to a dance like this.

D．Because the music is too loud.

3．The writer mentions Australia probably because ______.

       A．he wants to show the differences between the jazz bars in these two places

B．he couldn’t find a way to leave Paris

       C．he misses his friend Adrian back home

       D．Australia has jazz bars similar to ones in Paris

4．It can be learned that______.

       A．everyone in the bar enjoys himself

       B．the bars in Australia are usually quiet

       C．explosion can happen anytime in Paris bars

       D．the leader of the band was born in the 70s

Answer 1

CBAA