4五选四+任务型阅读.习题集A(2013-2014)

A Frenchman went to a small Italian town and was staying with his wife at the best hotel there. One night, he went out for a walk alone. It was late 60 Suddenly he felt someone behind him. He turned his head and saw an Italian young man who quickly walked past him. The man was nearly out of sight when the Frenchman suddenly found that his watch was gone. He thought that it must be the Italian who had taken his watch 61 because he wanted to get the watch back.

Soon the Frenchman caught up with the Italian. Neither of them understood the other's language. The Frenchman shook his fist(拳头)in the Italian's face and pointed at the watch 62 In the end he gave up his watch to the Frenchman.

When he returned to the hotel, the Frenchman told his wife what had happened. He was greatly surprised when his wife pointed to the watch on the table. Now he realized that by mistake he had robbed(抢劫)the Italian 63 ,

A. The Italian was afraid

B. It was the Italian's watch

C. He decided to follow him

D. The Frenchman got excited

E. The street was dark and quiet

Who’s Got Talent?

always interesting to watch other people show their talents. Talent shows are

getting more and more popular. 60 .Now, there are similar shows around the

world, such as China’s Got Talent.

All these shows have one thing in common: They try to look for the best

singers, the most talented dancers, the most exciting magicians, the most popular actors and so on. 61 .But

who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully? That’s up to you to decide. When people watch the

show, they usually play a role in deciding the winner. 62 .

However, not everybody enjoys watching these shows. 63 .For example, some people say they are poor

farmers, but in fact they are just actors. However, if you don’t take these shows too seriously, they are fun to watch.

And one great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.

A. Many people watch these shows.

B. All kinds of people join these shows.

C. And the winner always gets a very good prize.

D. Some think that the lives of the performers are made up.

E. First, there were shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent.

Leo and his father didn't talk for ten years. Ten years ago, Leo's mother died. He thought it was his father who caused his mother's illness. __60__.

Now they were sitting in a nice coffee shop. Suddenly his father asked the waiter to put some salt in his coffee. Leo was surprised. His father smiled and said, "Before you were born, your mother and I often had fun playing in the sea. __61__ just like the taste of the salty coffee. Every time I have salty coffee, I always think of your mother.

I miss her so much.

Leo was deeply moved. __62__. One month later, he moved to live with his father, Every time he made coffee for him, he put some salt in the coffee.

After 10 years, his father died. Leo received a letter which said, "Dear Leo, please forgive (宽恕) my life's lie 一the salty coffee. Actually at that time I wanted some sugar, but I said salt. It was hard for me to change, so I just went ahead. Now let me tell you the truth. __63__, but I drink salty coffee for 10 years! Having you with me is the biggest happiness of my whole life."

A. We could taste the sea.

B. I don't like salty coffee.

C. So he hated his father.

D. They found the food was tasty there.

E. He never knew his father had such deep love for his mother.