Question

"Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents," said Jo.

"It's so terrible to be poor!" sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress.

"I don~t think it's fair for some girls to have plenty of pretty things, and other girls nothing at all," added little Amy.

"We've got Father and Mother and each other," said Beth from her corner.

Jo said sadly, "We haven't got Father, and shall not have him for a long time." She didn't say "perhaps never", but each silently added it, thinking of Father far away, where the fighting was.

Nobody spoke for a minute; then Meg said, "You know the reason why Mother asked us not to have any presents this Christmas was that it is going to be a hard time for everyone; and she thinks we ought not to spend money for pleasure when our men are suffering in the army."

"We've each got a dollar, and the army wouldn't be much helped by our giving that. I agree not to ask anything from Mother or you, but I do want to buy Undine and Sintram for myself; I've wanted it so long," said Jo, who was a bookworm.

"I planned to spend mine on new- music," said Beth.

"I shall get a nice box of drawing pencils; I really need them," said Amy decidedly.

"Mother didn't say anything about our money, and she won't wish us to give up everything. Let's each buy what we want, and have a little fun; I'm sure we work hard enough to earn it," cried Jo.

1.What is the relationship between the four girls?

A. They are friends. B. They are neighbours.

C. They are classmates. D. They are sisters.

2.When did the story happen?

A. In an ancient time. B. In a modern society.

C. In the war time. D. In a peaceful time.

3.What was their life like?

A. Poor and tough. B. Rich and wonderful.

C. Exciting and delightful. D. Simple but comfortable.

4.What is NOT true about the girls according to the passage?

A. They cared about others.

B. They were strong and active.

C. They gave up all their hobbies and dreams.

D. They still kept their dreams.

Answer 1