“They are going to attack,” said the captain, coming back in. “We have fewer men to fight them but we have the protection of the fort(堡垒).” The captain then gave his orders. “Doctor, guard the door, but do not let them see you. Hunter, guard the east side, Joyce, the west. Mr Trelawney, you and Gray guard this north side with the five gun holes. Shoot when you see anyone.”
We put out the fire, and put four extra guns, and our swords in the centre of the room. Joyce shot(射击) first, but he missed his man. Soon lots of shots hit our fort. Seven pirates(海盗) ran to the fort shouting loudly, while others fired at us from behind the trees. One bullet(子弹) came through the doorway, breaking the doctor’s gun to pieces. The pirates climbed inside the fence. They ran up the hill towards our house. They pulled the guns from the holes and then ran towards the door.
“Outside, men!” shouted the captain. “We’ll fight them in the open with our swords!”
We went outside and killed more of them. The rest of the pirates ran away. When the fighting was over, we went back inside. Two more of our men died in the attack and the captain was wounded. The numbers were now reduced from seven of us against nineteen pirates to four against nine.
(Adapted from Treasure Island)
24. ________ was ordered to guard the east side.
A.The doctor | B.Hunter | C.Joyce | D.Mr Trelawney |
25. Which is the correct order of the story?
①Seven pirates ran to the fort shouting loudly.
②The pirates pulled the guns from the holes.
③The captain’s men put out the fire.
④One bullet broke the doctor’s gun to pieces.
26. According to the last paragraph, how many pirates survived at last?
27. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The pirates had the protection of the fort. |
B.Joyce shot first and killed his man. |
C.The captain’s men fought the pirates in the open all the time. |
D.The captain played an important role in the fight. |