A young man walked into an office in London. Over the door were the words SCROOGE AND
MARLEY. Mr Scrooge was the young man’s uncle. Everybody in London knew Mr Scrooge. He was very rich but also very mean(吝啬). The most important thing in his life was money! Mr Marley was dead. “Good morning, Uncle. Merry Christmas.” “Pardon? Did you say Merry Christmas?” “Yes, Uncle, I did. Tomorrow is Christmas Day.” “I don’t like Christmas,” said Scrooge, “People spend money at Christmas. I hate spending money!”
“Come and have dinner with us tomorrow.” said Scrooge’s nephew. “No,” Scrooge answered. “But it’s Christmas.” said the young man. “No, I will not pass the day singing and dancing like an idiot(白痴),” said Scrooge. “Very well, Uncle,” and the young man went out. In the corner of the office there was a man working. This was Bob. He was a very nice person. He had a big family and he worked very hard for Mr Scrooge, for a little money. He was very cold because old Scrooge never bought much wood for the fire. He was wearing a coat, a scarf and a pair of gloves!
At six o’clock Bob went to Mr Scrooge. “Excuse me, sir. Tomorrow is Christmas Day, can I stay at
home?” “Stay at home,” shouted Scrooge. “I don’t pay you to stay at home!” “But it is Christmas,” said Bob. “Very well,” said Scrooge, “But you must work double hours on Boxing Day!” “Yes sir, certainly sir, Merry Christmas, sir.” “Get out!” shouted Scrooge. “Christmas! Everybody talks about Christmas!” said Scrooge. “It’s just an excuse not to work. People want money too. Always money! For doing nothing!” Scrooge put on his hat and coat and left the office. 56.When did the story happen? A.On a Sunday. B.On a Saturday. C.On Christmas Day. D.On Christmas Eve. 57.Who was the head of the office? A.Bob. B.Mr Scrooge. C.The young man. D.Mr Marley. 58.Which day does the words “Boxing Day” mean?
A.25th of December. B.24th of December. C.26th of December. D.30th of December. 59.Why did not Mr Scrooge go to his nephew’s home for dinner? A.Because he was afraid of spending money. B.Because he had too much work to do. C.Because Bob was working in the corner of his office. D.Because Mr Marley died. 60.Which of the following sentences is wrong?
A.Mr Scrooge thought the most important thing in his life was money. B.Bob worked very hard, but he got a little money.
C.Christmas Day was just an excuse for Bob not to work.
D.Bob was so cold that he had to work in the coat, a scarf and a pair of gloves. DBCAC