On a BA flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged South African lady found herself sitting next
to a black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her seating.
“What seems to be the problem, Madam?” Asked the attendant.
“Can’t you see?” She said, “You’ve sat me next to a black. I can’t possibly sit next to this dirty disgusting human. Find me another seat!”
“Please calm down, Madam,” the attendant replied, “The flight is very full today, but I’ll tell you what I’ll do—I’ll go and check to see if we have any seats available in club or first
class.”
A few minutes later, the attendant returned with the good news, which she delivered to the lady, who cannot help but look at the people around her with a smug and self-satisfied grin.
“Madam, unfortunately, as I guessed, economy is full. I’ve spoken to the cabin services director, and club is also full. However, we do have one seat in first class.”
Before the lady had a chance to answer, the attendant continued.
“It’s most extraordinary to make this kind of upgrade, however, and I have had to get special permission from the captain. But, according to this
special situation, the captain felt that it was unbelievable that someone should be forced to sit next to such an
obnoxious(讨厌的) person.”
Having said that, the attendant turned to the black man sitting next to the lady, and said, “So if you’d like to get your things, sir, I have your seat ready for you.”
At that moment, the surrounding passengers stood and gave a long-lasting ovation (欢呼) while the black man walked up to the front of the plane…
小题1:What made the white South African lady angry?
A.She had to find the attendant to complain. |
B.She couldn’t find another seat to sit down. |
C.The passenger next to her is dirty. |
D.She sat next to a black man. |
小题2:Who will fly in first class?
A.The attendant. | B.The white woman. | C.The black man. | D.The captain. |
小题3:How many types of seats are there in the plane?
小题4: What was the “special situation” that the attendant mentioned in Paragraph 8?
A.The woman was obnoxious. |
B.The black man was obnoxious. |
C.The white woman can’t sit next to a black man. |
D.The passengers around can’t stand the woman any longer. |
小题5:From the passage, we can make a conclusion that __________.
A.people don’t like those who look down on others |
B.the attendant aboard is unfriendly |
C.the white lady was refused to go on the plane at last |
D.many passengers aboard don’t like to sit next to the black man. |