Question

MOZIAH Bridges is only 11. He often says he is a “young and clever man”. You’ll think so if you know something about him.

Bridges started making bow ties (领结) at 9 years old. He now sells them around the US both in stores and online.

Two years ago, when Bridges went shopping for bow ties, he found they were all in “ugly” (丑的) black and red. He wanted a change. He learned to make ties from his grandma. His very first bow tie didn’t look nice. “It’s like something that a clown (小丑) would wear,” he said. But he kept on practicing (练习). He used (使用) colorful cloths with different pictures. “I want to make bow ties that I’ve never seen before,” he told The Huffington Post.

After a few months, he succeeded (成功). His family and friends liked his ties. Then the boy started selling them to more people. He named his ties Mo’s Bows. He has made about $30,000 (183,000 yuan). In his own words, Bridges says his business is “so important because it’s me. I’m starting young and that’s all that matters. And I’m handsome.”

“You don’t have to wait until you’re older. If you have a dream, go for it,” said Bridges’ mother.

1. When did Bridges start making bow ties?

A. At the age of 11.B. At the age of 10.

C. At the age of 9.D. At the age of 12.

2. Where did Bridges learn to make bow ties?

A. In a shop.B. From his grandma.

C. At school.D. From his mother.

3.Why does Bridges make bow ties?

A. Because he wants to sell bow ties to more people.

B. Because he likes making bow ties by himself.

C. Because he wants to tell people how to make bow ties.

D. Because he thinks the bow ties in the shops are very ugly.

4. Which of the following statement is true about Bridges?

A. When Bridges was ten, he went shopping for bow ties.

B. Bridges makes bow ties with colorful cloths.

C. Bridges thinks most people like his bow ties.

D. Bridges’ mother doesn’t want her son to start the business like this.

5. Which is the best title(标题) for the article?

A. Everyone should have a dream.

B. Bridges and his dream.

C. Starting young.

D. Bow ties.

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.D

4.B

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了莫西亚·布里奇斯在九岁时去买领结发现领结很单一，于是就开始学习制作领结，最后创建了自己的莫氏领结。告诉我们有梦想要趁着年轻实现。

1.MOZIAH Bridges is only 11.及第三段Two years ago, when Bridges went shopping for bow ties,可知他九岁开始制作领结，故选C.

2.三段He learned to make ties from his grandma. 故选B。

3.细节理解题。根据第三段he found they were all in “ugly” (丑的) black and red. He wanted a change.故选D

4.三段He used (使用) colorful cloths with different pictures.故选B、

5.短文描述可知莫西亚·布里奇斯因为不满意商店的领结自己就开始制作领结，最后梦想实现。故选B。

考点：故事类短文阅读。