20.Once upon a time two brothers who lived on neighboring farms fell into conflict(对抗).It was the first serious one in 40years of farming side by side,sharing machinery,and trading labor and goods as needed.Then the long cooperation fell apart.It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a majr difference,and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.
One morning there was a knock on John'door.He opened it to find a man with a carpenter's toolbox."I'm looking for a few days'work,"he said."Could I help you?""Yes,"said the older brother."I do have a job for you.Look across the creek(河沟) at that farm.That's my neighbor,in fact,it's my younger brother.Last week there was a meadow(草地) between us and he took his bulldozer(推土机) to the levee(堤) and now there is a creek between us.Well,he may have done this to spite me,but I'll go him one better.I want you to build me a fence-an 8-foot fence-so I won't need to see his place anymore.Cool him down,anyhow."The carpenter said,"I think I understand the situation.I'll be able to do a job that pleases you."
The older brother had to go to town for supplies,so he helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day.The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring,sawing,nailing.About sunset when the farmer returned,the carpenter had just finished his job.The farmer's eyes opened wide,his jaw dropped.There was no fence there at all.It was a bridge-a bridge stretching from one side of the creek to the other!A fine piece of work-and his younger brother was coming across,his hand outstretched.
The brothers stood at each end of the bridge,and then they met in the middle,taking each other's hand.They turned to see the carpenter lift his toolbox on his shoulder."No,wait!Stay a few days.I've a lot of other projects for you,"said the older brother."I'd love to stay on,"the carpenter said,"but,I have so many more bridges to build."
32.What was life like for the two brothers before the conflict?B
A.They lived a poor,miserable life.
B.They were friendly neighbors,helping each other.
C.They never spoke to each other.
D.They lived together as one family.
33.Which of the following best describes the carpenter?D
A.He was skilled but dishonest.
B.He was hardworking but unskilled.
C.He was clever,hardworking,but cold hearted.
D.He was clever,helpful and skilled.
34.The best title for this passage isA.
A.A Fine Piece of Work
B.A Clever Carpenter
C.A Conflict between Two Brothers
D.Two Brothers
35.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?C
A.The younger brother used his bulldozer to dig a creek.
B.After the conflict John was angry with his younger brother.
C.At first the carpenter planned to build an 8-foot fence as John asked him to.
D.The two brothers made peace at last.
分析 文章主要讲述木匠利用自己的技术,在两个农场之间架了一座木桥,这座桥化解了兄弟之间的冤仇.
解答 32.B 细节理解题.根据文章第一段"It was the first serious one in 40years of farming side by side,"可以看出发生冲突之前他们是友好相处的.故选B.
33.D 推理判断题.从文章对木匠的描述和他干活的情况看,他是一个聪明、乐于助人、技术熟练的木匠.故选D.
34.A 主旨大意题.文章主要讲述木匠利用自己的技术,在两个农场之间架了一座木桥,这座桥化解了兄弟之间的冤仇.因此,无论从具体的桥还是从寓意中的桥来讲它都是一件"杰作".故选A.
35.C 细节理解题.从木匠的答语"I think I understand the situation.I'll be able to do a job that pleases you."来判断,他根本就没打算按要求修建隔开兄弟俩的篱笆.故选C.
点评 本文是一个人物故事类阅读理解,题目涉及多道细节理解题,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.