One day, when I was going to check in at an airport, I noticed there was a big problem. The counter person was telling everyone that all the planes were having problems and they would not be able to fly! And it was suggested that a bus would be provided to take us to Seattle. Everyone was worried, as we only had an hour and a half to make the connecting flight, and the bus was not even at the airport yet.
Finally, the bus pulled up, and the driver said, “They just pulled me out of bed after an all-night shift(夜班), and they expect me to get you to Seattle in time to catch your flight. Good luck!”
Needless to say, everyone was in a really bad mood. I was loading my baggage into the bus and had slung my banjo(班卓琴)over my back when the bus driver said, “What? Are you going to play that in my bus?” “Well, really did not plan on it,” I replied. “I was only kidding,” said the driver. But I started thinking about it, and I pulled out the banjo. A worried, angry woman said, “Well, what if I don’t like it?” “Then tell me and I’ll stop,” I replied.
We drove off, and the tension made the atmosphere inside the bus horrendous! Then I started plucking(弹奏)the old standard Blue Skies. In a few minutes, I noticed everyone was singing along. I started to sing, too, and before long, the whole bus burst into song.
One song led to another. Everyone laughed and sang, with food passed around the bus, and before long, the airport was in sight.
The bus driver called, “We made it! We never would have done it without the help of our banjo player.” Shouts of approval rang through the bus. People exchanged addresses and invitations to visit, and a few exchanged hugs.
A few weeks later, my mailbox was filled with letters from my new friends. Their letters reminded me of how, by reaching out with just a song or a bit of friendship, you can turn a very tense situation into a peaceful experience—a magical, musical bus ride.
4. What can be inferred from the first two paragraphs?
A.The counter person would drive the passengers to Seattle. |
B.The driver was on the night shift then. |
C.The passengers thought it hard to get to Seattle in time. |
D.The driver always had lots of bad luck. |
5. When the author decided to play his banjo, ________.
A.a passenger gave him a hug | B.the driver tried to stop him |
C.the whole bus burst into song | D.a woman was not happy about it |
6. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A.A Wonderful Musical Bus Ride | B.A Great Banjo Player |
C.The Amazing Friendship on a Bus | D.An Unforgettable Experience at the Airport |