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  • 1. (2020·南京) 阅读理解

        Me: Hello, Television Viewers! I am Aziza Bellamy, and thanks for watching. I want to especially thank you, Ms. Bertha, for agreeing to this interview on live television. It's a pleasure to meet you, the first-known trans-galactic visitor to Earth. Now, I understand that you are from a planet called Zadernol?

        Bertha: Just call me Miss Bertha or Bertha, please, but not "Ms."

        Me: Okay, sorry about that. So, you've been on Earth for about a week now. What have been your biggest disappointments or challenges so far?

        Bertha: It's not the worst planet I've ever been to. Mercury was much worse. The aliens— oops, I mean humans, have been unkind, overall. The family I'm staying with, for example, were nice at first. But now they roll their eyes whenever I open my mouth to say anything. They're not interested in any of my stories. And I think they may be trying to avoid me. Worst of all, they make me wash my own dishes and bathe myself. They're so rude.

        Me: Oh, um. . . wow. That's just.…

        Bertha: I am used to having high standards when I choose where to stay, by the way. I have stayed with royalty and presidents on other planets. And they all adored (崇拜) me and begged me not to leave. But I gave this human family a chance to host me. I mean, really, they should be grateful that I selected them, of all the people on Earth, to wash my clothes and cook my meals and entertain (款待) me.

        Me: Well, what you're saying is surprising, Bertha. Do you think it's possible that this family just wants you to pitch in a little, to be a good guest?

        Bertha: It's odd to me that you're not agreeing with me. If you were smarter, you'd agree with me. That's another thing. Everyone on Zadernol is smarter than the smartest person on Earth. Earth is below me.

        Me: You know what. Bertha? I'm starting to see why you're so unhappy here on Earth. You're just a boastful (自夸的), spoiled alien.

    1. (1) Who is hosting the interview?
      A . Aziza Bellamy. B . Bertha. C . A trans-galactic visitor. D . A president.
    2. (2) Which of the following sentences from the passage is an opinion?
      A . Well, what you're saying is surprising, Bertha. B . So, you've been on Earth for about a week now. C . I have stayed with royalty and presidents on other planets. D . But now they roll their eyes whenever I open my mouth to say anything.
    3. (3) From the passage, we know that Aziza is ________.
      A . proud of Bertha B . interested in Zademol C . dissatisfied with Bertha D . scared of Bertha's words
    4. (4) What might Aziza write in his diary about the interview?
      A . Talking to Bertha was great fun. I now know much about Zademol. B . We should try to improve our earth as Berthas hometown is much better. C . The interview was interesting. But I dislike the family Bertha is staying with. D . It was an unusual interview, and an unexpected experience as well.
    5. (5) We can learn from the passage that ________.
      A . being boastful will win us few friends B . there are many good reasons to be boastful C . people who boast a lot are better than others D . boasting a lot is a good way to get people to like us

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