4.My father had always been an alert observer of human character.Within seconds of meeting someone,he could sum up their strengths and weaknesses.It was always a challenge to see if any of my boyfriends could pass Dad's test.None did.Dad was always right-they didn't pass my test either.After Dad died,I wondered how I'd figure it out on my own.
That's when Jack arrived on the scene.He was different from any other guy I'd dated.He could sit for hours on the piano bench with my mother,discussing some composers.My brother Rick loudly announced that Jack wasn't a turkey like the other guys I'd brought home.Jack passed my family's test.But what about Dad's?
Then came my mother's birthday.The day he was supposed to drive,I got a call."Don't worry,"he said,"but I've been in an accident.I'm fine,but I need you to pick me up."
When I got there,we rushed to a flower shop for something for Mom."How about gardenias?"Jack said,pointing at a beautiful white corsage.The florist put the corsage in a box.
The entire ride,Jack was unusually quiet."Are you all right?"I asked."I've been doing a lot of thinking,"he said."I might be moving."Moving?Then he added,"Moving in with you."I nearly put the car on the sidewalk."What?"I asked."I think we should get married,"he said.He told me he'd planned his proposal in a fancy restaurant,but after the accident,he decided to do it right away."Yes,"I whispered.We both sat stunned,tears running down our cheeks.I'd never known such a tender moment.If only Dad were here to give his final approval.
"Oh,let's just go inside."Jack laughed.My mother opened the door."Happy Birthday!"we shouted.Jack handed the box to her.She opened it up.Suddenly,her eyes were filled with tears."Mom,what's wrong?"I asked."I'm sorry,"she said,wiping her eyes."This is only the second gardenia corsage I've ever received.I was given one years ago,long before you kids were born.""From who?"I asked."Your father,"Mom said."He gave me one right before we were engaged."My eyes locked on Jack's as I blinked away tears.Dad's test?I knew Jack had passed.
56.According to the text,we know the writer's father wasB.
A.interested in observing things around
B.good at judging one's character
C.strict with he boyfriend
D.fond of challenges
57.What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?A
A.Jack got the family's approval except Dad's.
B.Jack was different from any other boy.
C.Jack was getting on well with Mother.
D.Jack knew a lot about piano.
58.The underlined word"proposal"in Paragraph 5 meansD.
A.piece of advice B.wedding ceremony
C.celebration of birthday D.offer of marriage
59.On hearing"moving in with you",the writer feltC.
A.pleased B.worried C.surprised D.disappointed
60.Why did the writer's mother cry?A
A.The gift was the same as the one her husband gave her.
B.She had never received such a beautiful gift.
C.Her daughter found her life partner at last.
D.The gardenia corsage was too expensive.
分析 本文讲述了爸爸是一个善于判断别人性格的人,我的很多男朋友都没有通过他的考查,在父亲去世后,Jack通过做的一系列的事,感动了家里人,母亲认为,Jack可以通过父亲的考查.
解答 56.B.细节理解题.根据文章第一段"My father had always been an alert observer of human character.Within seconds of meeting someone,he could sum up their strengths and weaknesses."可知,父亲是个警觉的观察员,擅长判断人的性格.故选B.
57.A. 细节理解题.根据第二段"Jack passed my family's test.But what about Dad's?"可知,Jack通过了家人的考查.但是父亲已经去世了,父亲那关暂时不知是否通过.故选A.
58.D.推理预测题.根据文章第五段"he said.He told me he'd planned his proposal in a fancy restaurant,but after the accident,he decided to do it right away."可知,他计划在饭店里向我求婚,"proposal"是求婚之意.故选D.
59.C.推理预测题.根据文章第五段"The entire ride,Jack was unusually quiet."Are you all right?"I asked."I've been doing a lot of thinking,"he said."I might be moving."Moving?Then he added,"Moving in with you."I nearly put the car on the sidewalk."What?""可知,这次的Jack表现得太过于平静,显得很不平常.我对他的表现和说的话很惊讶.故选C.
60.A.细节理解题.根据文章最后一段"I was given one years ago,long before you kids were born.""From who?"I asked."Your father,"Mom said."He gave me one right before we were engaged."My eyes locked on Jack's as I blinked away(眨掉) tears.Dad's test?I knew Jack had passed."可知,Jack送给我妈妈的礼物和爸爸送的礼物一样,母亲很感动.故选A.
点评 本文考察故事类阅读.文章一般描述的是某一件具体事情的发生发展或结局,有人物、时间、地点和事件.命题往往从故事的情节、人物或事件的之间的关系、作者的态度及意图、故事前因和后果的推测等方面着手,考查学生对细节的辨认能力以及推理判断能力.阅读这类材料时,同学们一定要根据主要情节掌握文章主旨大意,同时抓住每一个细节,设身处地根据文章内容揣摩作者的态度和意图,根据情节展开想象,即使是碰到深层理解题也可迎刃而解.