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【题目】Einstein often received invitations to explain his theories at different universities. On these trips, his driver was always the same man called Hans. Hans often said to him. “It is a pleasure to drive a talent like you, Dr Einstein.”

One evening, on their way to a university, Einstein said, “I’m so tired. I wish I could refuse to give my lecture(讲座) tonight, Hans, but I don’t want to let my audience down.”

“I know what to do,” said Hans. “I can give the lecture for you. You can trust me. I’ve listened to your lecture so many times that I’ve learnt it by heart. No one knows you at this university, so they won’t find out.”

So, they changed places. At the university, Hans was guided to the front of the hall. Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans give his lecture without difficulty, and joined in the applause (掌声) at the end.

However, before Hans left, a man shouted, “I’d like to ask you a question.” He then asked a difficult question and Hans had no idea what he was talking about.

Einstein turned pale. “Oh no! ,” he thought. “Now we’re in trouble.” But Hans just laughed and said, “That’s such an easy question that even my driver can answer it. Hans, please…”

Einstein stood up and answered the question perfectly.

They left the university, with Einstein driving. A little later, Hans offered to drive. “No, ” laughed Einstein. “It’s a pleasure to drive a talent like you, Hans.”

【1】Which of the following is the most suitable for “ ”?

A. Lies have short legs

B. Rome was not built in a day

C. A miss is as good as a mile

D. Life is not all roses

【2】Just as the mind map, the story can be divided into five parts: opening, rising action, turning point, falling action and ending. Which do you think is the turning point of it?

A. Einstein answered the question perfectly.

B. A man asked a difficult question.

C. Hans offered to give a lecture for Einstein.

D. Hans asked Einstein to answer the question.

【3】What would be the best title for this story?

A. Great Minds B. An unforgettable Lecture

C. Two Talents D. An Easy Question

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】D

【3】C

【解析】试题分析：这篇文章讲的是在一次演讲中爱因斯坦的司机替他做了演讲，他们交换了身份，演讲很成功，但最后有人问了一个问题，司机答不上来。结果他机智地说：“这么简单的问题我的司机都能回答。”

【1】A推理判断题。根据所给选项：A. Lies have short legs 谎言是站不住脚的； B. Rome was not built in a day伟业非一日之功；C. A miss is as good as a mile 失之毫厘，谬以千里；D. Life is not all roses人生并不都是康庄大道。结合语境此题应选A。

【2】D根据文中信息这个故事的转折点是司机让爱因斯坦回答问题，故选D。

【3】C标题归纳题。这篇文章讲的是爱因斯坦与司机这两个天才的故事，故选C。