9.Willy,a merchant,returned home to his own country from a faraway continent,where he had succeeded in making a small fortune by hard work.He found on arriving at the port that all his relatives were having a large party.
He was in such a happy mood and the joy of the moment that he did not even bother changing his grey flannel(法兰绒)suit which had become a little worn during the trip home.
When he entered the brilliantly lit room,his relatives and friends gave him a rather cold welcome because they had noticed his modest suit and immediately imagined that he had come back a poor man.
A young man who happened to be accompanying him was quite irritated at this and said to Willy,"What a wonderful reception you have received from these people.They have not even the intention of shaking your hand after all these years that you have been away from home."
"Just wait and see!"whispered Willy,"They will soon change their looks!"Saying this he slipped a precious ring on his finger.All of a sudden the faces of all those present lit up and immediately Willy was surrounded by so many people that he didn't know what to do.A man shook his hand,a cousin threw his arms around him,and he had so many invitations from the people present that he thought he would be unable to make any other appointments for several years.
"Has this beautiful,precious ring of yours the power of magic people?"asked the young man.
"Oh,no!"replied Willy,"They see in this glittering diamond ring something that makes them think I am rich,and,unfortunately,they place wealth above everything else."
"What blind people!"exclaimed the young man."It is not the ring that has drawn them to you but their desire for riches.Is it possible to appreciate more a piece of yellow metal surrounded by little stones than the goodness of my Lord?And indeed how foolish are people who place their trust in riches rather than in virtues(美德)!"
28.In what way did Willy go to attend the party held by his relatives and friends?B
A.In a modest mood.
B.In travel-soiled clothes.
C.Wearing a precious jewel.
D.Without being accompanied.
29.The word"irritated"in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to"C".
A.exc ited B.pleased C.angry D.envious
30.According to the young man,people shouldD.
A.give up all the physical wealth
B.appreciate more jewelry than goodness
C.observe carefully when judging a person
D.avoid being blinded by the desire for wealth
31.Which can be the best title of the passage?A
A.The Diamond Ring
B.The Welcome Party
C.The Modest Clothes
D.The Joyful Crowd.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了Willy离家多年,功成名就回家之后穿着旅途中的脏衣服去参加了亲戚的宴会,受到了亲戚的冷待,在他展示了他手上的钻戒之后立马受到欢迎,告诫我们不要被对财富的欲望蒙蔽了双眼.
解答 28.B.细节理解题.根据文章第二段"he did not even bother changing his grey flannel(法兰绒)suit which had become a little worn during the trip home"可知他穿着旅途中的脏衣服去参加了亲戚的宴会;故选B.
29.C.词义推断题.根据文章第四段"What a wonderful reception you have received from these people.They have not even the intention of shaking your hand after all these years that you have been away from home"可知年轻人对于Willy遭受亲戚的冷待是十分愤怒的;故选C.
30.D.推理判断题.根据文章最后一段"And indeed how foolish are people who place their trust in riches rather than in virtues(美德)!""可知年轻人认为我们应该避免被对财富的欲望蒙蔽了双眼;故选D.
31.A.主旨大意题.通读全文,可知文章主要讲Willy离家多年,功成名就回家之后穿着旅途中的脏衣服去参加了亲戚的宴会,受到了亲戚的冷待,在他展示了他手上的钻戒之后立马受到欢迎,因此钻戒是本文的最佳标题;故选A.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.