Question

  Mr Daves fished the same lake as my husband John for over 15 years. A friendship developed but when Mrs Daves died,it left Mr Daves alone. They had no children. So John took Mr Daves fishing with him every time he went.

  A few years later Mr Daves had a stroke that paralysed (使擁疾) his right side. He lost his speech and was put into a nursing home. Confined to his bed and unable to communicate,Mr Daves began to suffer from depression. This almost broke John's heart.

  He finally got permission from the nursing home to take Mr Daves out for a ride. They were both excited to be together again but it was very painful for Mr Daves to be lifted into John's truck. Because he was paralysed on one side the weight of that side pulled heavily on his good side. John worried about this but still took him out about every ten days.

  John had got his truck a year earlier and it was the truck of his dreams,a real cowboy Caddy. He came home one day and announced he was selling it so we could buy a van that was equipped for a wheelchair. He did sell his truck. He uses this van for his transportation. It isn't sporty or fast but it sure eases Mr Daves' pain on their outings and they both enjoy them so much more.

  John has made a special fishing rod (钓竿) that Mr Daves can use,so they still go fishing together. Even though Mr Daves can't talk,he has led the nursing home staff to believe John is his son.

  Mr Daves is getting old now at 86 but is still enjoying life thanks to John. I don't know anyone who would give up their favourite possession to help a friend. I hope he can be an example for others to take similar steps to help those who are in need.

1. Why did John always take Mr Daves fishing together with him?

   A. Mr Daves was alone.

   B. Mr Daves had no children.

   C. Mr Daves liked fishing too.

   D. Mr Daves wanted to have fish.

2. From the passage,we can infer that John was        .

   A. determined   B. kind

   C. outgoing   D. smart

3. What car is John's favourite one?

   A. A van equipped with a wheelchair.

   B. A real cowboy Caddy.

   C. A sporty truck.

   D. A slow and big truck.

4. Mr Daves can enjoy life now because of        .

   A. good care in the nursing home   B. John's help

   C. his son's careful care   D. his good health

Answer 1

1. A细节理解题。根据第一段中的"…when Mrs Daves died,it left Mr Daves alone. They had no children. So ..." 可知，戴维斯夫人死后，戴维斯先生感到孤独。他们也没有孩子。因此约翰总是带着戴维斯一起去钓鱼。故选A项。

2. B推理判断题。根据第四段的内容可知，约翰为了让戴维斯先生出游时更舒服一些，决定卖掉自己最喜欢的车。由此可知，约翰是非常善良友好的。故选B项。

3. B细节理解题。根据第四段的首句"John had got his truck a year earlier and it was the truck of his dreams,a real cowboy Caddy.”可知选B项。

4. B细节理解题。根据最后一段中的"Mr Daves is getting old now at 86 but is still enjoying life thanks to John.”可知，86岁的戴维斯先生仍享受着生活是因为约翰的帮助。故选B项。