2013中考英语阅读理解精选练习及答案(6)

　　John sent for a doctor because his wife was ill． He called the doctor and made sure they would meet at five． He arrived at the doctors at twenty to five． He thought, Its a little bit earlier． Ill wait for a moment． Its good to keep the time．

　　Then he stopped his car in front of the doctors． He looked around and saw a noisy square（广场）not far from here． He went there and sat down on a chair to enjoy the last light of afternoon sun and make himself quiet． He saw some children playing and some women talking to each other happily．

　　Suddenly he heard a girl crying． He came up to her and asked some questions． Then he knew she got lost． John tried to find out her address and took her home． The girls parents were very thankful．

　　Then John hurried to the doctors． The doctor said angrily when he saw him, Youre late． Why did you keep me waiting for twenty minutes? John said nothing but one wordSorry!

　　1．John drove to the doctors ______．

　　A．late B．on time C．in time D．in no time

　　2．John went to the square to ______．

　　A．spend the time B．enjoy himself

　　C．see the children and the women D．help the girl

　　3．The girl cried because ______．

　　A．someone hit her B．she fell off her bike C．her parents were angry with her D．she didnt find the way home

　　4．At last John got to the doctors at ______．

　　A．twenty to five B．twenty past five

　　C．five oclock D．forty past five

　　5．From the story, we know John is a ______．

　　A．busy person B．quiet person

　　C．helpful person D．lucky person

　　KEY: 1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C