My father had always been an alert(警觉的) observer of human character. Within seconds of meeting someone, he could sum up their strengths and weaknesses. It was always a challenge to see if any of my boyfriends could pass Dad’s test. None did. Dad was always right---they didn’t pass my test either. After Dad died, I wondered how I’d figure it out on my own.
That’s when Jack arrived on the scene. He was different from any other guy I’d dated. He could sit for hours on the piano bench with my mother, discussing some posers. My brother Rick loudly announced that Jack wasn’t a turkey like the other guys I’d brought home. Jack passed my family’s test. But what about Dad’s?
Then came my mother’s birthday. The day he was supposed to drive, I got a call. “Don’t worry,” he said, “but I’ve been in an accident. I’m fine, but I need you to pick me up.”
When I got there, we rushed to a flower shop for something for Mom. “How about gardenias?” Jack said, pointing at a beautiful white corsage(胸花). The florist put the corsage in a box.
The entire ride, Jack was unusually quiet. “Are you all right?” I asked. “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking,” he said. “I might be moving.” Moving? Then he added, “Moving in with you.” I nearly put the car on the sidewalk. “What?” I asked. “I think we should get married,” he said. He told me he’d planned his proposal in a fancy restaurant, but after the accident, he decided to do it right away. “Yes,” I whispered. We both sat dumbfounded, tears running down our cheeks. I’d never known such a tender moment. If only Dad were here to give his final approval.
“Oh, let’s just go inside.” Jack laughed. My mother opened the door. “Happy Birthday!” we shouted. Jack handed the box to her. She opened it up. Suddenly, her eyes were filled with tears. “Mom, what’s wrong?” I asked. “I’m sorry,” she said, wiping her eyes. “This is only the second gardenia corsage I’ve ever received. I was given one years ago, long before you kids were born.” “From who?” I asked. “Your father,” Mom said. “He gave me one right before we were engaged.” My eyes locked on Jack’s as I blinked away(眨掉) tears. Dad’s test? I knew Jack had passed.
【小题1】According to the text, we know the writer’s father was .A．interested in observing things aroundB．good at judging one’s characterC．strict with her boyfriendD．fond of challenges【小题2】What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?A．Jack got the family’s approval except Dad’s.B．Jack was different from any other boy.C．Jack was getting on well with Mother.D．Jack knew a lot about piano.【小题3】The underlined word “proposal” in Paragraph 5 means .A．piece of adviceB．wedding ceremonyC．celebration of birthdayD．offer of marriage【小题4】On hearing “moving in with you”, the writer felt . A．pleasedB．worriedC．surprisedD．disappointed【小题5】Why did the writer’s mother cry?A．The gift was the same as the one her husband gave her.B．She had never received such a beautiful gift.C．Her daughter found her life partner at last.D．The gardenia corsage was too expensive.B
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(答案→)B
解析：本文讲述了爸爸是一个善于判断别人性格的人，我的很多男朋友都没有通过他的考查，在父亲去世后面，Jack通过了父亲的考查。
【小题1】B 细节题。根据文章1,2行My father had always been an alert(警觉的) observer of human character. Within seconds of meeting someone, he could sum up their strengths and weaknesses.说明父亲擅长判断人的性格。
【小题2】A 细节题。根据第二段最后一句Jack passed my family’s test. But what about Dad’s?说明Jack通过了家人的考查。但是父亲已经去世了，他的考查不知道是否能够通过。故A正确。
【小题3】D 推理题。根据he said. He told me he’d planned his proposal in a fancy restaurant, but after the accident, he decided to do it right away.说明他计划在饭店里向我求婚，故D正确。
【小题4】C 推理题。根据The entire ride, Jack was unusually quiet. “Are you all right?” I asked. “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking,” he said. “I might be moving.” Moving? Then he added, “Moving in with you.” I nearly put the car on the sidewalk. “What?”说明这次的Jack表现得很不正常，很不平常。我对他的表现和说的话很惊讶。故C正确。
【小题5】A 细节题。根据文章倒数4行I was given one years ago, long before you kids were born.” “From who?” I asked. “Your father,” Mom said. “He gave me one right before we were engaged.” My eyes locked on Jack’s as I blinked away(眨掉) tears. Dad’s test? I knew Jack had passed.说明Jack送给我妈妈的礼物和爸爸送的礼物一样。故A正确。