23. What can we know about the band Rockin' The Joint?

A. They're especially good at playing classic.

B. They're professional musicians and have a good reputation.

C. Alan Eden is a superb singer who loves jive beat.

D. They've been playing for five years throughout Europe.

　　Mr Lang worked in a factory. As a driver, he was busy but he was paid much. His wife was an able woman and did all the housework. When he came back, she took good care of him and he never did anything at home. So he had enough time when he had a holiday. A few friends of his liked gambling(赌博) and he learned it soon. So he was interested in it and almost forgot anything except gambling. He lost all his money and later he began to sell the television, watches and so on. His wife told him not to do it but he didn't listen to her. She had to tell the police. He and his friends were punished for it. And he was sent away. After he came out of lockup(拘留所), he hated her very much and the woman had to leave him.

　　It was new Year's Day. Mr Lang didn't go to work. He felt lonely and wanted to gamble again. He called his friends and they came soon. But they were afraid the police would come. He told his five-year-old son to go to find out if there were the policemen outside. They waited for a long time and didn't think the police would come and began to gamble. Suddenly the door opened and in came a few policemen.

　　"I saw there weren't any policemen outside, daddy," said the boy, "so I went to the crossing and asked some to come."

24. Why did Mr Lang's wife do all the housework?

A. She couldn't find any work. B. She thought her husband was tired.

C. She was praised for doing housework. D. She preferred her husband to go out for holidays.

25. Why did Mr Lang's wife have to leave him?

A. Mr Lang lost his job. B. Mr Lang wanted to punish her.

C. Mr Lang fell in love with another woman. D. Mr Lang never recognized his