Mrs. Smith got a letter from her sister last week. Her sister lives in Edinburgh (爱丁堡). It’s about 400 miles from London. Mrs. Smith said, “My sister’s very ill.” Mr. Smith said, “Are you going to Edinburgh and visit her?” Mrs. Smith said, “Yes, I am.” Her husband said, “Go by air. That’s very quick. Telephone the airport (机场) and get a ticket.”
Mrs. Smith did this, and then she said to her husband, “There is a plane at 8:35 tomorrow morning, and I have a seat. Are you going to take me to the airport in the car?”
He drove her to the airport, and they arrived a little later, because there were a lot of cars on the road, but Mrs. Smith didn’t miss the plane.
Mr. Smith said, “Goodbye, Helen. Telephone me from Edinburgh.” Then Mrs. Smith went to Edinburgh by plane. Mr. Smith began driving home.
There were more cars on the road now. All the people were going to work in London. It took Mr. Smith a very long time to get to his office. He got to his office late, and a girl said to him, “Mr. Smith, your wife telephoned from Edinburgh Airport a few minutes ago, but you weren’t here. She’s there. She’s well, and her sister’s better.”
Mr. Smith laughed and said, “My wife flew 400 miles and I drove 20, but my wife got there faster than I did. It is strange, isn’t it?”
16. How did Mrs. Smith know her sister was ill?
A.She knew it from the letter. |
B.She knew it from the telephone. |
C.She knew it from her husband. |
17. She wanted to go to Edinburgh by air because ________.
A.it is cheap | B.it is safe | C.it is quick |
18. Where may Mrs. Smith be at 8: 00 a.m.?
A.In Edinburgh. | B.At home. | C.On her way to the airport. |
19. Why did Mr. Smith drive a long time to his office?
A.Because there was something wrong with the car. |
B.Because many people were going shopping. |
C.Because there were so many cars on the road. |
20. How far did Mrs. Smith fly and Mr. Smith drive?
A.400 miles and 20 minutes. |
B.400 miles and 20 miles. |
C.400 minutes and 20 miles. |