The old couple went out for a walk every morning ____ when it rained.
A.besides
B.except for
C.except
D.except that
A.besides
B.except for
C.except
D.except that
The old couple now still () for their beloved son, 30 years after his death.
A.mourn
B.groan
C.cherish
D.immerse
A.pace
B.suburb
C.neighborhood
D.area
The old couple have been married for 40 years and never once _______ with each other. A. they had quarreled B. they have quarreled C. have they quarreled D. had they quarreled
______ what to do, he went to the old man for help.
A.Not knowing
B.Not know
C.Not to know
D.Not known
They found the ______bridge when they went across the village.
A. old stone Chinese
B. Chinese old stone
C. old Chinese stone
D. Chinese stone old
The lady formed a friendship with the old shoemaker because________.
A.she had the heels of her shoes repaired by him
B.he did a good job to the heels of her shoes。
C.she went into his shop every few days to talk with him
D.he taught her all important piece of wisdom
The old shoemaker died________.
A.only a few days before the lady returned from Europe
B.a few days after the lady returned from Europe
C.a few months after the lady went to Europe
D.two weeks before the lady returned from Europe
When she got home that evening, she showed her husband the beautiful hat she had bought.
"With the money you gave me for my birthday, of course." she said proudly.
"Oh? What's that, then?" he asked, as he pointed to a wad of ten pound notes on the table.
Mrs. Smith went shopping ______.
A.after a while
B.on her birthday
C.the day after her birthday
D.ten days later
One day, when Roger was sitting in his chair, and his hair was being cut as usual, the old man said to him, "Roger, I'm going to be seventy years old next month and I feel tired, so I'm going to sell my shop to a young man. He liked to cut hair for people."
Roger was sorry to hear that, because he enjoyed talking to the old man, and he was also worried that his hair would not be cut as well by the new young man as it had been for so many years by his old friend.
He went to the shop again the next month, and the new young man was there. He cut Roger's hair, but he did it badly.
The next month, Roger went into the shop again. The young man asked him how he would like his hair cut, and Roger answered, "Please cut it very short on the right side, but leave it as it is on the left. It must cover my ear. On top, cut all the hair away in the middle, but leave a piece at the front."
The young man was very surprised when he heard this, "But sir," he said, "I can't cut your hair like that!" "Why not?" Roger asked. "That's how you cut it last time."
Who always cut Roger's hair?
A.His new friend.
B.A young man.
C.An old woman.
D.His old friend.
On the wedding day it is supposed to be bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other before the wedding. Another old custom that many people believe will bring good luck to the marriage is for the bride to wear 'something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue'.
Before the wedding day the groom always chooses a "best man", a good friend to help him and stand beside him during the wedding ceremony. The custom of having a "best man" is thought to have come from ancient times when a strong friend helped the groom and bride escape from the bride's father.
When a couple marries, the groom gives his bride a wedding ring. Many marriages are double-ring ceremonies—that is, the bride and the groom exchange rings. The wedding ring is customarily a simple plain gold band. The roundness of the ring symbolizes eternity and announces that the couple is united for life. The wedding ring is worn on the third finger of the left hand. People believe that a vein from the third finger runs directly to the heart.
Near the end of the reception, which is offered by the bride's parents, the bride throws her bouquet of flowers to the unwed bridesmaids. The lucky girl who catches it is supposed to be the next in the group to be married. As the bride and groom leave for their honeymoon, the guests all throw confetti on them. This is a symbol of joy and happiness.
Questions:
15.Which of the following requirements is essential if a young couple wants to get married?
16.Why shouldn't the bride and groom see each other before the wedding on the wedding day according to the passage?
17.What does the custom of having a 'best man' for the groom tell us about an cient times?
18.Why is the wedding ring worn on the third finger of the left hand?
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A.To get consent from their parents.
B.To prepare rings for exchange.
C.To be of legal age and to meet certain medical requirements.
D.To send out announcements and invitations.