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问题详情:
My father had always been an alert observer of human character. Within seconds of meeting someone, he could sum up their strengths and weaknesses. It was always a challenge to see if any of my boyfriends could pass Dad’s test. None did. Dad was always right -- they didn’t pass my test either. After Dad died, I wondered how I’d figure it out on my own.
That’s when Jack arrived on the scene. He was different from any other guy I’d dated. He could sit for hours on the piano bench with my mother, discussing some composers. My brother Rick loudly announced that Jack wasn’t a turkey like the other guys I’d brought home. Jack passed my family’s test. But what about Dad’s?
Then came my mother’s birthday. The day he was supposed to drive, I got a call. “Don’t worry,” he said, “but I’ve been in an accident. I’m fine, but I need you to pick me up.”
When I got there, we rushed to a flower shop for something for Mom. “How about gardenias?” Jack said, pointing at a beautiful white corsage(胸花). The florist put the corsage in a box.
The entire ride, Jack was unusually quiet. “Are you all right?” I asked. “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking,” he said. “I might be moving.” Moving? Then he added, “Moving in with you.” I nearly put the car on the sidewalk. “What?” I asked. “I think we should get married,” he said. He told me he’d planned his proposal(求婚) in a fancy restaurant, but after the accident, he decided to do it right away.
“Yes,” I whispered. We both sat dumbfounded, tears running down our cheeks. I’d never known such a tender moment. If only Dad were here to give his final approval.
“Oh, let’s just go inside.” Jack laughed. My mother opened the door. “Happy birthday!” We shouted. Jack handed the box to her. She opened it up. Suddenly, her eyes were filled with tears. “Mom, what’s wrong?” I asked. “I’m sorry,” she said, wiping her eyes. “This is only the second gardenia corsage I’ve ever received. I was given one years ago, long before you kids were born.” “From whom?” I asked. “Your father,” Mom said. “He gave me one right before we were engaged.” My eyes locked on Jack’s as I blinked away(眨掉) tears. Dad’s test? I knew Jack had passed.
39. What can we learn about Jack from Paragraph 2?
A. Jack got the family’s approval except Rick’s. B. Jack was different from any other boy.
C. Jack was getting on well with Mother. D. Jack knew a lot about piano.
40. Why did Jack keep quiet during the ride to the writer’s house?
A. Because he was not a talkative person.
B. Because he was still thinking of the accident.
C. Because he was not feeling all right after the accident.
D. Because he was thinking of planning a proposal to the writer.
41. What should be the writer’s feeling when she heard that Jack talked about marriage?
A. surprised B. worried C. pleased D. disappointed
42. The writer’s mother cried because _____________.
A. Her daughter found her life partner at last.
B. She had never received such a beautiful gift.
C. The gift reminded her of the gardenia corsage her husband gave her.
D. The gardenia corsage Jack gave her was too expensive and beautiful.
【回答】
BDAC
知识点:人物传记 故事类阅读
题型:阅读理解
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