阅读理解

根据短文内容选择正确答案

　　One day a lawyer's (律师) wife fell ill and he went to get a doctor. The doctor went to see the woman, but before he went into the house he stopped. He knew that the lawyer never paid his bill (账单) . So he said to the lawyer, “ But if I cure (治愈) your wife, I am afraid you may not pay me.

　　“Sir,”replied the lawyer, “here I have 500 dollars. Whether you cure my wife or whether you kill her, I will give you all this.”

　　The doctor was now sure of the payment (报酬) and went into the house. When he reached the woman's bedside, he knew at once that he could do little. She was badly ill, and though he gave her some medicine to take, she soon died.

　　He told the lawyer he was very sorry, and then asked for the money.

　　“Did you kill my wife?” asked the lawyer.

　　“Of course, I didn't ,” said the doctor.

　　“Well, did you cure my wife?” asked the lawyer.

　　“I'm afraid that was impossible,” replied the doctor.

　　“Well then, since you neither killed her nor cured her, I have nothing to pay you.”

1．Before the doctor went into the lawyer's house, he stopped because ________.

[　　]

A．he knew well that it was impossible to cure the lawyer's wife

B．the lawyer was too poor to pay his bill

C．he was afraid that the lawyer would not pay him

D．he wanted to get five hundred dollars first

2．When the doctor reached the woman's bedside, he ________.

[　　]

A．found it impossible to cure her

B．did nothing for her

C．examined her carefully

D．gave her some bad medicine to kill her

3．The doctor was very sorry because ________.

[　　]

A．he killed the lawyer's wife

B．the lawyer paid nothing for his work

C．he didn't cure the lawyer's wife

D．he had asked for so much money

4．After the lawyer's wife died, the doctor ________.

[　　]

A．got nothing but the money for the medicine

B．got his pay as the lawyer had promised

C．got no money at all

D．did not dare (不敢) to ask for the money

5．Which do you think is the best title (标题) for this story?

[　　]

阅读理解

　　Mr Clarke lives at the foot of the mountain. He Keeps the forest for a rich farmer there. The only road to the forest is just in front of the house. He can easily see the people who want to enter the forest. Sometimes he has to be on duty at night. When he hears some sound he has to get up to see if someone cuts the tree.

　　One day he bought something in the town. He found a strong dog and bought it. He loves it very much and often gives meat or bread to it. And when a strange man walks close to his house, it barks(吠) loudly. So he can soon know about it and goes out to find out who it is.

　　But last week something was wrong with Mr Clarke. He didn't feel well and couldn't fall asleep in the evening. He had to go to a hospital in the town. The doctor looked him over and then asked,“Have you got a dog, sir?”“Yes, I have got one. ”“You have got a skin disease(皮肤病) ,” said the doctor. “I'm sure your dog infected(传染) it to you. You can't come in touch it any longer. ”

　　When he came out of the hospital, he met a friend and told him about it. The man asked ,“What are you going to do, to sell your dog or to give it to another man?”

　　“Neither,” answered Mr Clarke,“I have decided to see another doctor. It's much easier to find a doctor than to buy a good dog. ”

(1) Mr Clarke lives at the foot of a mountain because

[　　]

A. it's very quiet there

B. he has a farm there

C. his work is to keep the forest

D. he can have a good rest there

(2) Mr Clarke is afraid_______, so he bought a dog.

[　　]

A. someone picks the fruit

B. some animals hurt him

C. someone hurts him

D. that someone cuts the trees

(3)_______, so Mr Clarke loves it.

[　　]

A. The dog can help him keep the forest

B. Everyone is afraid of the dog

C. The dog can stop people coming in the room

D. He can play with the strong dog

(4) The doctor told him to________.

[　　]

A. buy another dog

B. throw the dog away

C. take the dog to the hospital

D. buy some medicine for his dog

(5) Which of the following is true?

[　　]

A. Mr Clarke thought the dog was more useful than a doctor.

B. Mr Clarke decided to go on coming in touch with his dog.

C. Mr Clarke wouldn't hurt his dog.

D. Mr Clarke hoped to cure(治愈) his dog.

阅读理解：根据短文内容选择正确答案。

　　One day a lawyer's (律师) wife fell ill and the lawyer went to get a doctor. The doctor went to see the woman, but before he went into the house he stopped. He knew that the lawyer never paid his bill (账单). So he said to the lawyer. “But if I cure (治愈) your wife, I am afraid you may not pay me.”

　　“Sir,” replied the lawyer, “here I have 500 dollars. Whether you cure my wife or whether you kill her, I will give you all this.”

　　The doctor was now sure of the payment (报酬) and went into the house. When he reached the woman's bedside, he knew at once that he could do little. She was badly ill, and though he gave her some medicine to take, she soon died.

　　He told the lawyer he was very sorry, and then asked for the money.

　　“Did you kill my wife?” asked the lawyer.

　　“Of course, I didn't.” said the doctor.

　　“Well, did you cure my wife?” asked the lawyer.

　　“I'm afraid that was impossible.” replied the doctor.

　　“Well then, since you neither killed her nor cured her, I have nothing to pay you.”

1．Before the doctor went into the lawyer's house, he stopped because ________.

[　　]

A．he knew well that it was impossible to cure the lawyer's wife

B．the lawyer was too poor to pay his bill

C．he was afraid that the lawyer would not pay him

D．he wanted to get five hundred dollars first

2．When the doctor reached the woman's bedside, he ________.

[　　]

A．found it impossible to cure her

B．did nothing for her

C．examined her carefully

D．gave her some bad medicine to kill her

3．The doctor was very sorry because ________.

[　　]

A．he killed the lawyer's wife

B．the lawyer paid nothing for his work

C．he didn't cure the lawyer's wife

D．he had asked for so much money

4．After the lawyer's wife died, the doctor ________.

[　　]

A．got nothing but the money for the medicine

B．got his pay as the lawyer had promised

C．got no money at all

D．did not dare (不敢) to ask for the money

　　One day a lawyer's wife fell ill, and he went to get a doctor. The doctor willingly came to see the woman and to do what he could for her, but before he went into the house, he made a short stop. He knew that the lawyer was famous for not paying his bills, even if they were due (应付费用) . He therefore said to the man. “But if I save your wife, I am afraid you may not pay me.”

　　“Sir,” replied the lawyer. “Here I have $ 500, whether you cure my wife or you kill her. I'll give all this.”

　　The doctor was reassured (使消除疑虑) and went into the house. When he reached the woman's bedside, it soon became clear to him that he could do little. She was seriously ill, and though he prescribed (开药方) her medicine, she soon died.

　　He told the lawyer he was very sorry, and then asked for the money which he had promised. “Did you kill my wife?” asked the lawyer. “of course I didn't,” said the doctor. “Well! Did you cure my wife?” “I'm afraid that was impossible,” replied the doctor. “Well, then since you neither killed my wife nor cured her, I have nothing to pay you.”

(1) One day a lawyer's wife fell ill, and the lawyer ________.

[　　]

A．cured his wife

B．got a doctor for her

C．got some medicine for her illness

D．promised to pay $ 500 to the doctor

(2) Before entering the lawyer's house the doctor stopped for a while, because ________.

[　　]

A．the doctor wanted to ask something about his wife's illness

B．the doctor thought it impossible to save the woman

C．the doctor was afraid that the lawyer would refuse to pay him

D．the lawyer was too poor to pay his bills

(3) Because the lawyer's wife was seriously ill, the doctor ________.

[　　]

A．couldn't do much and didn't save her life

B．tried his best and saved her at last

C．had to do everything he could for her

D．had to spend a lot of time to cure her

(4) After that the doctor ________.

[　　]

A．got nothing but the money for the medicine

B．got nothing but the money the lawyer had promised

C．got nothing from the lawyer

D．wanted nothing from the lawyer because he didn't cure the patient

(5) From the story, we know ________.

[　　]

A．the lawyer was very clever

B．how the lawyer's wife died

C．the doctor was stupid enough to be fooled

D．the lawyer was dishonest and he fooled the doctor

阅读理解

　　Mr Clarke lives at the foot of the mountain. He Keeps the forest for a rich farmer there. The only road to the forest is just in front of the house. He can easily see the people who want to enter the forest. Sometimes he has to be on duty at night. When he hears some sound he has to get up to see if someone cuts the tree.

　　One day he bought something in the town. He found a strong dog and bought it. He loves it very much and often gives meat or bread to it. And when a strange man walks close to his house, it barks(吠) loudly. So he can soon know about it and goes out to find out who it is.

　　But last week something was wrong with Mr Clarke. He didn't feel well and couldn't fall asleep in the evening. He had to go to a hospital in the town. The doctor looked him over and then asked,“Have you got a dog, sir?”“Yes, I have got one. ”“You have got a skin disease(皮肤病) ,” said the doctor. “I'm sure your dog infected(传染) it to you. You can't come in touch it any longer. ”

　　When he came out of the hospital, he met a friend and told him about it. The man asked ,“What are you going to do, to sell your dog or to give it to another man?”

　　“Neither,” answered Mr Clarke,“I have decided to see another doctor. It's much easier to find a doctor than to buy a good dog. ”

(1) Mr Clarke lives at the foot of a mountain because

[　　]

A. it's very quiet there

B. he has a farm there

C. his work is to keep the forest

D. he can have a good rest there

(2) Mr Clarke is afraid_______, so he bought a dog.

[　　]

A. someone picks the fruit

B. some animals hurt him

C. someone hurts him

D. that someone cuts the trees

(3)_______, so Mr Clarke loves it.

[　　]

A. The dog can help him keep the forest

B. Everyone is afraid of the dog

C. The dog can stop people coming in the room

D. He can play with the strong dog

(4) The doctor told him to________.

[　　]

A. buy another dog

B. throw the dog away

C. take the dog to the hospital

D. buy some medicine for his dog

(5) Which of the following is true?

[　　]

A. Mr Clarke thought the dog was more useful than a doctor.

B. Mr Clarke decided to go on coming in touch with his dog.

C. Mr Clarke wouldn't hurt his dog.

D. Mr Clarke hoped to cure(治愈) his dog.