1. (2017九上·普宁期中) 阅读理解

    An ancient bus stopped by a dry river bed and a lot of famous actors and actress got off. Dressed in dark glasses and old clothes, they had taken special things done to avoid possible fans gathering so that no one shod know them. But they soon discovered that the action making themselves unknown can sometimes be too perfect.

    “This is a wonderful place for a picnic,” said Gloria Gleam.

    “It couldn't be better, Gloria,” Brinksley Meers agreed. “No newspaper men, no film fans! Why don't we come more often?”

    Meanwhile, two other actors, Rockwall Slinger and Merlin Greeves, had carried two large food baskets to a right place under some trees. When they had all made themselves comfortable, a stranger appeared. He seemed to see red. “Now you get out of here, all of you!” he shouted. “I'm sheriff(司法长官) here. Do you see that notice? It says 'No Camping' -- in case you can't read!”

    “Look, sheriff,” said Rockwall. “Don't be too hard on us. I'm Rockwall Slinger and this is Merlin Greeves.”

    “Oh, is it?” said the sheriff with a smile as if we were fools. “Well,   (5)   , and my other name is Gloria Gleam. Now you get out of here fast!”

根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

1. （1） The underlined word “see red” most possibly means ________.

   A . happy B . angry C . frightened
3. （2） What did these famous actors and actresses do to make others not know them?

   A . They dressed in dark glasses and old clothes and took special things. B . They drive an ancient car. C . They visited some newspaper men.
5. （3） When did the stranger appear according to the passage?

   A . When they stopped by a dry river bed. B . When they had all made themselves comfortable. C . When they carried two larger food baskets.
7. （4） Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

   A . Rockwall Slinger and Meerlin Greeves can't read the notice. B . Gloria Gleam thought that they would come more often because the place is fit for picnic. C . The sheriff didn't find that they were famous actors.
9. （5） “ ________ ” can be the missing sentence in the passage.

   A . I'm Brinksley Meers. B . I never go to the cinema. C . I saw the notice just now.