Question

(D) Maggie was very glad that James did not come to the house quite often. In the children's opinion,they had something that they couldn’t explain or understand about him. He caused Maggie's anger,so she often said to her husband, “ It's great that brother of yours doesn’t come oftener. ”

In fact James came once a year,around eight o’clock in the evening,and he stayed for a long close discussion with his brother. His arrival was a signal to the children that their bedtime would be later than usual. He never talked to them or played with him. In fact,he paid no attention to them,as if he was unable to see children,at least until the time came for him to go. Indeed,after his first greeting and a careless kiss,James paid little attention to Maggie,either,except to add, “You’ll get the supper ready,Maggie. ”

Maggie paid him back in her own way. She kept the four children up to be with her,but of course they sang and made a noise and broke the endless sound of James⁹ voice. Very late, they fell asleep in their chairs. Then when James was ready to go,Maggie woke them up and James had to face four noisy complaints before he left. That made her feel a little better,for James,though rich,was unwilling to give or share what he had. He always went home on the last train,just after two o’clock.

Maggie's children secretly watched their uncle. They could not forget that he had lost two wives and taken a third. They asked each other what had happened to those two women,and if neither could ever be found again. James never brought his third wife with him nor ever talked about her. The children decided that he must be so frightened of losing her that he never allowed her outside the door.

() 10. Which of the following words can best describe James?

   A. Generous. B. Unwelcome.

   C. Kind. D. Outgoing.

() 11. What can we learn about James from the passage?

   A. He was a kind man,with love for the family.

   B. He was generous, especially towards his brother.

   C. He was willing to keep the children pleased.

   D. He was rather rude and cold to Maggie.

() 12. How did Maggie pay James back?

   A. She let the children make noises. B. She refused to talk to him.

   C. She gave him some money back. D. She didn't get supper ready.

() 13. We can learn from the passage that .

   A. James stayed for around six hours each time

   B. Maggie's husband was not happy with his brother

   C. the children wouldn't go to bed any more after James left

   D. Jame first two wives were killed by him 

Answer 1

  10. B

11. D    12. A    13. A