Raisedinamotherlesshome,myfatherwasextremelytightfisted...
問題詳情:
Raised in a motherless home, my father was extremely tightfisted(吝嗇的)towards us children. His attitude didn't soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home. Dad never met me, even in bad weather. If I crumbled, he'd say in his loudest father-voice, "That's what your legs are for!"
The walk didn't bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didn't seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling was gone one spring evening.
It had been a difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.
A row of hedges (樹籬)edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief (寬慰)to see the hedges because it meant that I was almost home. On that very evening, the hedges had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedges, moving toward the house. Upon closer watch, I realized it was the top of my fathers head. Then I knew, each time I'd come home, he had stood behind the hedges, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.
On later visits, that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting in his chair. "So, my son, it's you!" He'd say,his face lengthening into pretended surprise.
I replied,"Yes, Dad, it's me. I’m home."
21. What does the underlined word "grumbled" in Paragraph I probably mean?
A. Accepted happily. B. Spoke unhappily.
C. Agreed willingly. D. Explained clearly.
22. The author's father witched behind the hedges because .
A. he didn't think his son was old enough to walk alone
B. he wanted to help his son build up courage
C. he didn’t want to meet his son at the doorway
D. he was worried about his son's safety
23. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. My Father's Secret
B. My College Life
C. My Terrible Journey Home
D. Riding the Bus Alone
【回答】
BDA
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題型:閱讀理解
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