Question

The lion says that he is on his death bed. So he asks all the animals to come and listen to his last wishes.

The cat comes to the lion’s cave(洞穴). He stands there and goes in. Then a sheep goes in. Before she comes out, a rabbit goes in to hear the last wishes of the king of animals.

But soon the lion looks well again, and goes out of his cave. He sees a fox(狐狸) waiting outside. “Why don’t you come in?” asks the lion to the fox.

The fox says, “I see many animals go into your cave, but nobody comes out. Before they come out again, I will wait outside.”

1.What’s the meaning of “on his death bed” in Chinese?

A. 快死了 B. 高枕无忧

C. 卧床休息 D. 伤心欲绝

2.Why doesn’t the fox go into the cave?

A. He can’t walk any more.

B. He is waiting for his turn.

C. He knows the lion’s last wishes.

D. He knows the lion may eat the animals.

3.What do you think of the fox?

A. Helpful. B. Polite.

C. Lovely. D. Clever.

Answer 1