英语的阅读理解
After my father passed away,I found a piece of paper in his wallet.It was old and almost crumbled (破碎) away
at my touch.I carefully unfolded it and found the
following:Wanted:Honest men and women.Job description:Crowd control,watching,and patrolling (巡逻) .You will
often work with a partner,someone who must watch out for
you while,you do the same for them.You must be in control of your temper when others may lose theirs.You must be
physically fit,of high intelligence,and the highest
moral fiber(道德力量) .You must be willing to work long hours,perhaps standing or walking for the entire shift.
Training:Extensive and on-going.Pay:Not very high.
Benefits:The satisfaction of a job well done; positive contribution to society; the opportunity to make a real
difference in the community.The knowledge that you help keep
children safe.Drawbacks:Long hours,low pay,danger,and occasional loneliness and boredom.To apply,talk to the
nearest Police Station about training as an officer.
My father lost his life in the line of duty as a police officer.He never spoke about his work,preferring to
come home to peace and quiet and to his favorite chair.But
when I read this,I felt I was closer to my father.
1.What is the passage mainly about?
A) An advertisement put up by the authorˊs father.
B) The job as a police officer.
C) The authorˊs family.
D) The death of the authorˊs father.
2.What does the phrase 〃pass away〃 mean in the passage?
A) Leave.
B) Go away.
C) Move to another place.
D) Die.
3.According to the passage,how can we describe the job as a police officer?
A) Dangerous and hard.
B) Satisfactory.
C) Interesting.
D) Well-paid.
4.According to the passage,what kind of person is fit for the job as a police officer?
A) Honest and physically fit.
B) Intelligent and moral.
C) Responsible and well-disciplined.
D) With the above three qualities.