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【题目】There was a group of people who took the same bus every morning into the city. No one ever talked to each other.

One morning, an old man who was usually sad and alone got on the bus, smiled and said in a loud voice, “A very good morning to you all!” Some of us looked up and said “good morning”.

Over the following weeks our new friend came dressed in an old suit and tie. He said good morning to us every day and we all gradually began to talk to each other more.

One morning he had some flowers in his hand. The driver turned around and asked, “Do you have a girlfriend, John?” He said yes shyly. The other people on the bus smiled.

Every morning after that, John always brought flowers. Some people even brought flowers for him. Everyone was happy and became friends.

But one morning John wasn’t waiting at his stop. And he wasn’t there for the next few days. When the bus came to an old people’s home, one of the people on the bus asked the driver to wait while she was going in. The staff(工作人员) said that old gentleman was fine. But one of his close friends had died over the weekend.

Next Monday, John was waiting at but stop, looking very sad. We were silent as he walked onto the bus. No one mentioned his friend, but we each handed him a flower. We wanted to be there for this man who brought us together that summer.

【1】According to the story, we learned that __________________.

A. people on the bus knew each other well at first

B. few people replied to John’s greeting

C. other people on the bus didn’t like John

D. John was a friendly old man

【2】Who did John bring flowers for?

A. The people on the bus.??? B. The driver.

C. His girl friend.??? D. Himself.

【3】Why did the people on the bus each hand John a flower?

A. Because John liked flowers.

B. Because they wanted to help John save money.

C. Because they wanted to cheer John up.

D. Because there were many flowers in summer.

【4】What does the story want to tell us?

A. When you care for others, you may get more love from others.

B. Taking a bus is a good way to make friends.

C. Laughter is the best medicine.

D. Talking to strangers on the way will help you kill time.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】C

【3】C

【4】A

【解析】一群素不相识的人因为每天同乘一辆大巴成为了好朋友，他们一起分享彼此的欢乐和悲伤。一天John的朋友 不幸辞世，全车的人都给他送鲜花来安慰他。

【1】细节理解题。根据文章所述，John是一个友好的老人。故选D。

【2】细节理解题。根据第4段所述，John的鲜花是送给他的女朋友的。故选C。

【3】细节理解题。根据最后一段叙述，车上的人送鲜花给John是为了鼓励他。故选C。

【4】主旨大意题：这篇故事告诉我们：当你在意别人时，你就会从别人那里得到更多的爱。故选A。