Question

Old George bought the black gloves for just $35 ten years ago. They were made of lamb skin, soft and warm and very strong. Until then, he had worn cheaper man-made material. These gloves never lasted longer than three years. He first decided to buy the expensive gloves, because they would make him feel nice in front of others.  George never let a drop of water or rain touch his expensive gloves, so they looked new. Losing this favourite thing was almost like losing a child to him. Bad luck! George lost his expensive gloves on New Year’s Day....

Back home, George was at a loss. In deep winter, he could not do without a pair of gloves. If he bought cheap ones again, he would have to replace (换) them very soon. If he bought a new leather pair, it would cost $50 now. He was sad that people no longer returned things they found on the road.

After the holiday, poor George decided to buy another leather pair. Before boarding the subway, he went into Value Mart again to see if his gloves had been returned to the Lost and Found Office(失物招领处). “What colour are they?” the woman in the office asked again. “Black,” he gave the same answer.

She looked into her drawer and drew out a pair of men's leather gloves. “Are they?” “Yes! Those are mine!”

George explained, with great joy in his eyes.

1.Why did George decide to buy the expensive gloves?

A. Because they were black.

B. Because they made him feel good before others.

C. Because they have a long history.

D. Because they are much cheaper.

2.The leather gloves looked new after years because ____.

A. George took very good care of them

B. they were soft and warm

C. they were expensive

D. George washed them with water.

3.About old George, which of the following is true?

A. He was a very rich man.

B. He never bought cheap gloves.

C. He believed somebody would return the gloves to him.

D. He hadn’t expected to get his gloves back.

Answer

1.B

2.A

3.D

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了George买了一副非常昂贵的皮手套，但是他不小心把手套丢了，非常心疼。后来他决定再买一副皮手套之前，先去失物招领处看看，意外的发现自己的手套找到了。从此以后George更加珍惜自己的皮手套。

1.1】.细节理解题.。根据He first decided to buy the expensive gloves, because they would make him feel nice in front of others.可知他决定购买昂贵的手套，因为它们会在别人面前让他感觉很好。故选B。

2.细节理解题。根据George never let a drop of water or rain touch his expensive gloves, so they looked new.得知乔治从不让一滴水或雨水接触到他的昂贵的手套，所以它们看起来是新的。可知选A。

3.综合理解题。综合理解题。前三项都不符合短文内容； 根据第四段最后一句“…people no longer returned things they found on the road.”可知，他没料到能找回手套。故选D。

考点：考查故事类阅读。