Unit 5 Nelson Mandela-a modern hero reading课时作业

一、阅读理解。

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

　　Back home from the Navy，I started school at Greenville College in my hometown of Illinois.I'd been out of high school for four years，but my high school headmaster，Mr.Gardner，invited me to a Valentine's Day dance party at school.The thought of seeing my former teachers was exciting.So I agreed.

　　When Friday came，I cleaned up，dressed up and drove to the high school gym.I chatted with my teachers and approached Mr.Gardner to thank him before leaving.Just then，the band started playing and a young girl stood up to sing.One look at her and I was crazy-I had never seen such a beautiful girl!

　　I asked Mr.Gardner who she was，and he answered，"That's Marilyn Riley，Cut Riley's daughter."I was shocked to say the least.They lived just around the corner from me.I walked across the gym floor to introduce myself，"Hi，I'm Jack Joseph."

　　"I know who you are，"was her not­too­friendly response.

　　"Would you like to dance？"I asked."No！I'm working，"she shot back.

　　"Can I call you next week for a movie date？"I asked."No"was her response.

　　For the next month I phoned，trying to set up a date.She always had the same answer：No.Then one rainy afternoon in March as I was driving home after basketball practice，I saw Marilyn，walking with no umbrella，no raincoat and no hat.I pulled alongside her and asked if she needed a ride，half expecting her to say no.Instead，she stepped over the roadside and sat down on the seat next to me.It was only a few blocks to her house，but after pulling into her driveway we talked for 45 minutes.It was magic from then on.

　　1．Why did Jack decide to attend the party?

　　A．The party was held to welcome him back home.

　　B．Marilyn would be introduced to him at the party.

　　C．He could meet some of his former teachers there.

　　D．They gathered there to celebrate Valentine's Day.

　　2．What was the author's attitude towards the party?

　　A．Casual. B．Formal. C．Passive. D．Worried.

　　3．We can infer from the text that ________.

　　A．Jack once served in the army after high school

　　B．it took Jack 45 minutes to drive Marilyn home

C．Jack and Marilyn were familiar with each other