20.Once upon a time two brothers who lived on neighboring farms fell into conflict(對抗).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(河溝) 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(推土機(jī)) 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 文章主要講述木匠利用自己的技術(shù),在兩個農(nóng)場之間架了一座木橋,這座橋化解了兄弟之間的冤仇.
解答 32.B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)文章第一段"It was the first serious one in 40years of farming side by side,"可以看出發(fā)生沖突之前他們是友好相處的.故選B.
33.D 推理判斷題.從文章對木匠的描述和他干活的情況看,他是一個聰明、樂于助人、技術(shù)熟練的木匠.故選D.
34.A 主旨大意題.文章主要講述木匠利用自己的技術(shù),在兩個農(nóng)場之間架了一座木橋,這座橋化解了兄弟之間的冤仇.因此,無論從具體的橋還是從寓意中的橋來講它都是一件"杰作".故選A.
35.C 細(xì)節(jié)理解題.從木匠的答語"I think I understand the situation.I'll be able to do a job that pleases you."來判斷,他根本就沒打算按要求修建隔開兄弟倆的籬笆.故選C.
點評 本文是一個人物故事類閱讀理解,題目涉及多道細(xì)節(jié)理解題,做題時結(jié)合原文和題目有針對性的找出相關(guān)語句進(jìn)行仔細(xì)分析,結(jié)合選項選出正確答案.推理判斷題也是要在抓住關(guān)鍵句子的基礎(chǔ)上合理的分析才能得出正確答案,切忌胡亂猜測,一定要做到有理有據(jù).