Question

【题目】根据短文内容，将下面A—E五个句子分别填入文中空缺处，使补全后的短文意思通顺，结构完整。

Mr. Johnson had a hotel near the sea. Its price was the lowest in the city but few people stayed there. The fire broke out three times in a year and four travelers died in the accidents. 【1】 Mr. Johnson had to do most work himself.

It was eleven o’clock. Most rooms were still empty. Mr. Johnson went to the gate when a young man came in, with a big bag in his hand.

“【2】 ” asked Mr. Johnson.

“I want to stay in the cheapest room in your hotel.”

“OK,” said Mr. Johnson, “but it’s on the top floor.”

“【3】 ” Said the man.

“By the way, may I keep your bag for you?” asked Mr. Johnson.

“No, thanks. 【4】 I am afraid another fire will happen in your hotel. If it does, I’ll be able to escape(逃跑) from it.”

“Yes?” . 【5】 “So you have to pay for the bill before you go to your room.”

A.What can I do for you, sir? B.There is a long rope. C.Most workers left there and found jobs in other hotels. D.It doesn’t matter. E.Mr. Johnson said in surprise.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】D

【4】B

【5】E

【解析】

试题分析：杰克逊先生的旅馆价格最便宜，但这家旅店一年发生了三次火灾，死了四名旅客，生意不景气，只能自己经营。后来一名青年人怕火灾再次发生，自备绳索来住店。

【1】C句意：大部分工人离开了那儿，在别的旅店找到了工作。上文提到这家旅店一年发生了三次火灾，死了四名旅客。生意不景气。依据语境，故答案选C。

【2】A句意：我能为你做点什么，先生？（你要住店吗，先生？）下句答语是说，我想在你的旅馆找一间最便宜的房间住。依据语境，故答案为A。

【3】D句意：没关系。上文提到杰克逊先生说最便宜的房间在顶楼。依据语境，故答案选D。

【4】B句意：这里面有一条长绳子。从下文内容可以知道，那位青年人担心火灾再次发生，以便借助绳子逃生。故答案选B。

【5】E句意：杰克逊先生吃惊地说。依据语境理解，杰克逊先生没有想到青年人会有这样的举止。故答案选E。