“Quickly, Dorothy,” she shouted. “Go to the cellar(地窖). ”
Aunt Em ran to the door of the cellar and opened it. Dorothy picked up Toto and ran to the cellar door. Before she could climb down the ladder into the cellar, a great wind picked up the house. It turned it round and round and round and then carried it high into the sky.
It was not very dark. Dorothy felt as if she were riding through the sky. She held on to Toto and climbed under her bed, where she stayed for several hours. Then, although the house was still moving, she fell asleep.
When she woke up—he did not know how much later—the house was on the ground. It was in a field full of flowers, and there were hundreds of beautifully colored birds flying about and singing. Not far away, there was a stream with clear, fresh water.
Dorothy was still under her bed. She got up and left the house. She was surprised to see three little men and a little woman walking toward her. They were very strangely dressed. The men’s clothes were white and had little stars all over them.
When they saw Dorothy, they walked up to her and bowed.
“Welcome to the land of the Munchkins,” one of the little men said. “We thank you for killing the Wicked Witch of the East. Now our people are free. ”
“I’m afraid you are making a mistake,” Dorothy said. “I didn’t kill any witch.” “Your house did,” one of the little men said. “Look! ”
He pointed to the house. Dorothy saw two feet sticking out from under it. “Oh!” Dorothy shouted. “The house fell on her. What can I do? ”
“There is nothing to do,” the little woman said. “The Wicked Witch of the East is dead, and the Munchkins are thankful to you. ”
“Are you a Munchkin?” Dorothy asked.
“No, but I am their friend,” the little woman said. “I am the Witch of the North.”
24. Which of the following words can best describe Dorothy?
A.Kind but impatient. | B.Slow but organized. | C.Brave and calm. | D.Smart and curious. |
25. What is the correct order of these events?
a. A great wind carried the house high into the air.
b. A witch was killed.
c. Aunt Em opened the cellar.
d. Dorothy fell asleep under the bed.
e. Three little men walked towards Dorothy.
A.a-c-d-b-e | B.a-c-b-d-e | C.c-a-d-b-e | D.c-a-b-d-e |
26. What can we infer from the story?
A.The land of the Munchkins must be a great place to live. |
B.Dorothy had to be a Munchkin because she killed their leader. |
C.The little man killed the Wicked Witch of the North by mistake. |
D.The Wicked Witch of the East used to control the land of the Munchkins. |