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       Several summers ago, Joe Smith, the coach of a football team, and his family were spending their

holiday in a small town. One rainy afternoon, it was impossible for them to go out to do anything

interesting, so the family decided to go to the cinema. Joe, his wife and their children walked down to the

town’s only cinema, bought tickets and went into the hall. The lights were still on, and there were just six other people there. As Joe entered, some of them saw him and started clapping (鼓掌).    

       Joe gave them a smile and turned to his wife. “Aha, I can’t believe they know me and I’m getting a warm welcome here,” he said, “I guess they saw my games on TV.”    

       They sat down and then a young man came over and reached out his hand to shake hands with Joe. “Thanks a lot,” replied the coach, “I just can’t believe you know who I am.” The man looked

puzzled (困惑的). “All I know,” replied the man, “is that they would not show the film until at least

ten people bought tickets.”

1. Joe and his family decided to go to the cinema because _________.

A. they enjoyed seeing films in a small town

B. it was impossible for Joe and his team to have a football match that afternoon

C. they wanted to try something new for a change

D. nothing else could interest them on a rainy afternoon

2. When Joe and his family got to the cinema __________.

A. all the tickets had been sold out      

B. the film had been on for quite some time

C. people in the cinema were waiting anxiously (焦急地)  

D. everyone in the cinema was clapping

3. How did Joe feel when he was given such a warm welcome?

A. He felt surprised          

B. He felt worried    

C. He felt proud            

D. He felt both surprised and proud

4. How many children did Joe have?

A. At least one      

B. At least two      

C. At least three      

D. At least five

5. Why did the people in the cinema welcome Joe and his family so warmly?

A. Because he was the coach of a football team

B. Because he and his family were new-comers in the small town

C. Because they had seen Joe’s games on TV

D. Because they could not see the film until enough people had arrived

The White family ________ Paris for nearly two years.  They all miss their hometown very much.        [ ]

A. left                  

B. will leave        

C. have left            

D. have been away from