阅读理解 Crossing the Rubicon
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The march to Italy was began.The soldiers were even more enthusiastic than Caesar (恺撒) himself.
They climbed mountains, waded rivers, endured tiredness, and faced all kinds of danger for the sake
of their great leader.
At last they came to a little river called the Rubicon (卢比孔河). It was the boundary line of Caesar"s
Province of Gaul; on the other side of it was Italy.Caesar paused a moment on the bank.He knew that
to cross it would be to declare war against Pompey and the Roman Senate; it would involve all Rome in
a fearful battle, the end of which no man could foresee.
But he did not hesitate long.He gave the word, and rode boldly across the shallow stream.
"We have crossed the Rubicon, " he cried as he reached the farther shore."There is now no turning
back." Soon the news was carried to Rome "Caesar has crossed the Rubicon" and there was great fear
among those who had planned to destroy him.Pompey"s soldiers deserted him and hurried to join
themselves to Caesar"s army.The Rome senators and their friends made ready to escape from the city.
"Caesar has crossed the Rubicon!" was shouted along the roads and byways leading to Rome; and
the country people turned out to meet and hail with joy the conquering hero.
The word was carried a second time to the city "Caesar has crossed the Rubicon" and the wild fight
began.Senators and public officers left everything behind and hurried away to seek safety with Pompey.
On foot, on horseback, in litters, in carriages, they fled for their lives-all because Caesar had crossed
the Rubicon.Pompey was unable to protect them.He hurried to the seacoast, and, with all who were
able to accompany him, sailed away to Greece.
Caesar was the master of Rome.
1. Which of the following can NOT be used to describe Caesar"s army?
A. Enthusiastic in the march.
B. Not afraid of tiredness.
C. Brave in the march.
D. Eager to be great leaders.
2. According to the passage, crossing the Rubicon meant all of the following EXCEPT that______.
A. Caesar declared war against Pompey and the Roman Senate
B. Caesar would involve all Rome in the battle
C. Caesar would be defeated in the war
D. Caesar was determined to carry out the battle
3. What happened when the news was first carried to Rome that Caesar had crossed the Rubicon?
A. The people who had been against Caesar felt very frightened.
B. The people who had turned traitor to Caesar were wild with joy.
C. The public officers and soldiers fought bravely against Caesar.
D. The Rome senators and their friends had already escaped.
4. What did Pompey do after Caesar crossed the Rubicon?
A. He rode to the bank of the Rubicon hurriedly.
B. He fled to Greece by sea with all his companions.
C. He had all his relatives and soldiers stay with him.
D. He kept calm and stayed in Rome, defeating his enemies.
答案
举一反三
throughout the world.Unfortunately he lost his legs and left arm in a tragic accident, leaving only a finger
and thumb on his right hand.He became so __2__ that he was afraid he would spend his life __3__ and
would no longer be able to use his life in a(n)__4__ way.
One day, he remembered how he had always loved getting __5__.He realized that he still had partial
__6__ of his right hand and could write with __7__.Then, he had an idea, "Why not write to other people who need encouragement?"
He __8__ where he could find those who could be encouraged if they read his letters.He thought of
people in __9__.Many of them had hope of regaining their __10__.Others would keep feeling depressed
and remain put away for the rest of their lives.He decided that he must try to __11__ them.So he wrote
to a prison ministry about sending letters to the prisoners.The prison minister replied that writing to the
prisoners would be __12__.However, it would be against prison rules for the prisoners to write back.
__13__ with the intention, the man began sending __14__ messages of God"s love, hope, strength,
and encouragement.He wrote twice a week, testing his strength and ability to the __15__.He poured his
heart and soul into his words, __16__ his experience, sense of humor, optimism, and faith.
It was difficult to write those letters, especially without hope of any __17__.Frequently, he felt
discouraged, wondering if anyone __18__ read his letters.However, this was his __19__ chance, so he
determined to continue.
At last, he received a letter from the prison officer, which said, "Please write on the best paper you
can afford.Your letters are passed from cell (小牢房)to cell until they almost fall to __20__!"
We all have unique experiences, abilities and talents.We can discover ways to reach others in need of
encouragement and strength.
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