Tom Smith was a writer.He wrote detective(侦探)stories for magazines(杂志).One evening he could not find an end for a story.He sat with his pen in front of him, but had no idea.So he decided to go to the cinema.
When he came back, he found that someone had broken into(闯入)his house.The man had a drink, smoked several of Tom’s cigarettes(香烟)and read the story.The man left a note(便条).
“I have read your story and I don’t think much of it.please read my advice(建议)and you can write a wonderful story.By the way, I am a thief.I am not going to steal anything tonight.But if you become a famous writer, I will return.”
Tom read the thief’s advice.Then he sat down and finished the story.Tom is still not famous now, but when he goes out in the evening, he always leaves a half-finished story on his desk.
(1)
Tom went to the cinema because he ________.
[ ]
A.
hoped to get an idea
B.
wanted to let the thief in
C.
was feeling tired
D.
finished the story
(2)
The man came to Tom’s house to ________.
[ ]
A.
steal something
B.
have a drink
C.
smoke cigarettes
D.
read a story
(3)
The man thought Tom’s story was ________.
[ ]
A.
quite good
B.
very poor
C.
wonderful
D.
helpful
(4)
What did Tom think about the thief’s advice? He thought it was very ________.
[ ]
A.
bad
B.
terrible
C.
good
D.
cheap
(5)
From the story we know that Tom ________.
[ ]
A.
wanted to catch the thief
B.
would like to meet the thief
C.
hoped to get more ideas from the man
D.
was afraid of losing something
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Peter and James were brothers.One afternoon 1 the lessons were over, they stayed in school to help their teacher.They 2 for an hour.Then the teacher said, “Thank you, boys.We will finish the work tomorrow.Now you must go home.”
When the boys 3 home, it was seven o'clock.There was light inside their house and the door was 4 .They could see a man inside, too.
“Who can it be?” thought Peter.“Father and Mother have gone shopping.They won't be home 5 eight o'clock.”
When the 6 man saw Peter, he smiled and said, “Come in! You don't know me, but I'm your 7 friend.He asked me to fetch(取)some money for him.” The man did not see James.
Peter went inside and began talking to the man but James did not.He quietly but quickly ran off to call the police.He soon found a policeman and 8 him back to their home.The man was still there, but when he saw the policeman, he tried to run off.The policeman 9 him and held his arm.
Just then Mr.and Mrs.Baker, the boys' parents 10 .
“No!” said Baker.“I don't know him.He must be a thief.I am glad you have caught him.”