Question

【题目】Larry and Jo Ann were an ordinary couple. Like any other couple, they made efforts to make ends meet (收支相抵) and do the right thing for their children. They often argued about what was wrong with their marriage and who was to blame (责备). They wanted to make changes.

“You know, Jo Ann, I’ve got a magic chest (衣柜) of drawers. Every time I open them, they’re full of clean clothes,” Larry said. “I want to thank you for filling them all these years.”

Jo Ann stared at her husband and felt strange. This wasn’t the first time Larry had done something strange recently, so Jo Ann forgot it quickly. But it happened again a few days later.

“Jo Ann, that was a great dinner,” Larry said one evening. “I appreciate all you have done in the past 15 years. You have cooked lots of delicious food for me and the kids.”

Jo Ann was growing worried. “What’s wrong with my husband?” she wondered.

Day in and day out, Larry continued his praise.

Over the weeks, Jo Ann grew more used to her husband’s unusual behavior. Her step was now a little lighter and she didn’t seem to get upset as often.

Larry has never told Jo Ann the reason for his change in behavior. So it will likely remain one of life’s mysteries. But it’s one I’m thankful to live with.

You see, I am Jo Ann.

根据短文内容判断正、误。

（注意：考生将答题卡相应位置涂黑。正确的涂“A”，错误的涂“B”）

【1】Larry and Jo Ann lived a rich life but they used to argue a lot about the money.

【2】To Jo Ann’s surprise, Larry began to appreciate what she did for the family.

【3】In return, Jo Ann also expressed thanks to her husband.

【4】Jo Ann didn’t understand her husband’s behavior, but she liked the change.

【5】From the passage, we can learn that we shouldn’t be stingy (吝啬) with praise, instead we should appreciate those around us for what they’ve done for us.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】A

【3】B

【4】A

【5】A

【解析】

本文讲述了丈夫Larry一直在表扬他的妻子Jo Ann，这样她的妻子很高兴，他们之间不争吵了。从这个故事中我们应学会不要吝啬自己的称赞，应该多表扬那些为我们做了很多事的人。

【1】

根据They often argued about what was wrong with their marriage and who was to blame (责备).可知他们经常争吵他们婚姻中的问题，争吵谁应负责，而不是为钱而争吵，故与原文不符，故为B。

【2】

根据Larry said. “I want to thank you for filling them all these years.”Jo Ann stared at her husband and felt strange.可知Larry开始感激Jo Ann为家庭所做的事，为此Jo Ann感到惊讶，奇怪，故此处与原文一致，故为A。

【3】

根据Day in and day out, Larry continued his praise. Over the weeks, Jo Ann grew more used to her husband’s unusual behavior.可知Jo Ann对与丈夫的行为已经习惯了，而不是也感激丈夫，故此处与原文不符，故为B。

【4】

根据Jo Ann was growing worried. “What’s wrong with my husband?” she wondered.

和Over the weeks, Jo Ann grew more used to her husband’s unusual behavior. Her step was now a little lighter and she didn’t seem to get upset as often.可知Jo Ann不明白她丈夫的行为，但是她喜欢，此处与原文一致，故为A。

【5】

根据Day in and day out, Larry continued his praise.和Over the weeks, Jo Ann grew more used to her husband’s unusual behavior. Her step was now a little lighter and she didn’t seem to get upset as often.可知作为丈夫的Larry一直在表扬他的妻子Jo Ann，这样她的妻子很高兴，他们之间不争吵了，因此从这个故事中我们应学会不要吝啬自己的称赞，应该多表扬那些为我们做了很多事的人。故此处与原文一致，故为A。

认真阅读题干，根据题干内容，在文中寻找答案所在的语句或段落，进行分析理解，概括归纳，推理比较，判断出正确与错误。例如小题1，根据They often argued about what was wrong with their marriage and who was to blame (责备).可知他们经常争吵他们婚姻中的问题，争吵谁应负责，而不是为钱而争吵，故与原文不符，故为B。