The valley known as Sleepy Hollow hides from the world 阅读理解答案

The valley known as Sleepy Hollow hides from the world in the high hills of New York state. There are many stories told about the quiet valley. But the story that people believe most is about a man who rides a horse at night. The story says the man died many years ago during the American Revolutionary War. His head was shot off. Every night he rises from his burial place, jumps on his horse and rides through the valley looking for his lost head.

Near Sleepy Hollow is a village called Tarry Town. It was settled many years ago by people from Holland. The village had a small school. And one teacher, named Ichabod Crane. Ichabod Crane was a good name for him, because he looked like a tall bird, a crane. He was tall and thin like a crane. His shoulders were small, joined two long arms. His head was small, too, and flat on top. He had big ears, large glassy green eyes and a long nose.

Ichabod did not make much money as a teacher. And although he was tall and thin, he ate like a fat man. To help him pay for his food he earned extra money teaching young people to sing. Every Sunday after church Ichabod taught singing.

Among the ladies Ichabod taught was one Katrina Van Tassel. She was the only daughter of a rich Dutch farmer. She was a girl in bloom…much like a round red, rosy apple. Ichabod had a soft and foolish heart for the ladies, and soon found himself interested in Miss Van Tassel.

Ichabod's eyes opened wide when he saw the riches of Katrina's farm: the miles of apple trees and wheat fields, and hundreds of fat farm animals. He saw himself as master of the Van Tassel farm with Katrina as his wife.

But there were many problems blocking the road to Katrina's heart. One was a strong young man named Brom Van Brunt. Brom was a hero to all the young ladies. His shoulders were big. His back was wide. And his hair was short and curly. He always won the horse races in Tarry Town and earned many prizes. Brom was never seen without a horse.

Such was the enemy Ichabod had to defeat for Katrina's heart.

59. The first paragraph serves as_______.

A. example B. explanation C. introduction D. comment

60. How could Ichahod afford his food?

A. He had a high salary B. His parents and friends helped him

C. He saved a lot D. He earned extra money teaching young people to sing.

61. According to the story, which of the following statements is true?

A. Ichahod was the master of the Van Tassel farm.

B. Ichahod was Katrina’s husband.

C. Ichahod tried to win Katrina’s heart.

D. Brom Van Brunt treated Ichahod as his enemy.

62. What will probably happen next according to the story?

A. Ichahod lost heart and was reduced to a drunkard(酒鬼).

B. Ichahod tried every means and finally won Katrina’s heart.

C. Ichahod finally won a lot of women’s love and gave up Katrina.

D. Brom Van Brunt won Katrina’s heart and hereafter married Katrina.

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