(一)阅读契诃夫《苦恼》中的一段文字,然后回答下列小题。他穿上大衣,走进马棚,他的马在那儿站着。他想到燕麦,想到干草,想到天气……他孤单单一个人的时候,不敢想儿子……对别人淡一谈儿子倒还可以.至于想他,描出他的模样,那是会可怕得叫人受不了的……“你在嚼草吗”姚纳问他的马。看见它亮晶晶的眼睛,“好的,嚼吧,嚼吧……我们挣的钱既然不够吃燕麦,那就吃干草吧……对了……我呢,岁数大了,赶车不行啦……应当由我儿子来赶车才对,不该由我来赶了……他可是个地道的马车夫……要是他活着才好……”姚纳沉默一忽儿,接着说:“是这么回事,小母马……库司玛·姚尼奇下世了一…他跟我说了再会……他一下子就无缘无故死了……哪,打个比方,你生了个小崽子.你就是那小崽子的亲妈了……突然间,比方说,那小崽子跟你告别,死了……你不是要伤心吗……”小母马嚼着干草,听着,闻闻主人的手……姚纳讲得有了劲,就把心里的话统统讲给它听了…… “小母马嚼着干草,听着,闻闻主人的手”,从全文来看,这几句说明了什么问题在文中有何作用?
My grandparents are both in their ____ and they are still living a healthy life.
A. ninetieth
B. nineties
C. ninety
D. ninety’s
(三)阅读端木蕻良《黎明的眼睛》一文,然后回答下列小题。三月清晨,把窗子推开,第一片阳光便飞到人们的全身。对着阳光带进来的新鲜空气,任谁都要深吸一口,说:春天来了!就这样,春天从窗口走近了我们。但是,可不要忘记,不是从有房子那天起,我们就有窗子。我们的兄弟,爱斯基摩人用冰块建筑的房子,像个白玉的钟罩一般,是没有什么窗子的。过去的鄂伦春兄弟们住的“神仙柱”,因为没有屋顶,在屋里,到晚上可以看到头上的月亮和星光,也就无须开窗子了。最早的人类山顶洞人走下山来,不知住过多少代,才懂得造个窝儿的时候,他们也只会模仿岩洞,把地挖个半截坑,上面再搭上个棚。至于窗子,就谈不上了。房墙上开窗子是后来的事。随着窗子的开凿和扩大,人类文明的曙光也随着扩大。窗子,自从它出现的那天起,它就成为阳光的眼睛,空气的港口,成了自然和社会的纽带。随着时间流逝,楼层的加多,窗子也越来越多了。看到高层的建筑,就会惊叹窗子是房屋最鲜明的象征。没有窗子的房子,几乎也就没法把它唤作屋子了。有谁未曾享受过开窗的喜悦呢打开窗子,突然见到青山闯了进来,打开窗子,看到柳色的清新,小燕的飞来……。窗子开了,用不着打招呼,新的空气就会猛扑进来。当然,随之而来的,也有风沙飞入屋中。还有眼睛看不到的微尘,还有很难发觉的细菌,有的是出面拜访,有的是偷偷地混了进来……。从古到今,多少诗人赞美过窗子,多少歌手歌唱过窗子,多少情人的眼睛凝望过窗子……。窗子的变化,是值得人们考察一番的。小小的窗子,几乎可以说,是文明的眼睛。在今后的日子里,窗子的变化会更加多种多样。窗子的玻璃会随着时钟,自动调和射进室内的光线,窗子会随着明暗变换颜色。窗框上装有循环水,它可以为居室的主人带走很多他发觉不到的天敌,叉可以送进来他需要而又不易得到的芳香和养分……。有的窗子不需开合,便能做到通风透光。它还可以把你不愿听到的声音关到外边,但是悦耳的琴声,它是不会阻拦的……。打开窗子吧!现在开窗子就不光是为了迎进阳光、空气,或者远眺青山的青、新柳的绿、燕子飞来的掠影,……而是迎接一个新的世纪! 作者为什么把“窗子”比作“黎明的眼睛”除此之外,文中还运用了哪些关于“窗子”的比喻?
Text 5 Rees Hall—Two Star Guesthouse Thank you for choosing to stay at Rees Hall. Please take the time to read the following to enjoy a better stay. BUILDING SECURITY (安全) The white card will gain your entry into the building through the card reader on the inner wall next to the office window. We ask that you report any loss or damage to this card to us immediately. We ask that you do not leave any bags/boxes unattended. Please make sure you lock your room door with the key when leaving your room. FIRE SAFETY Please familiarize yourself with the nearest fire exit (出口). When the fire alarm is on, you must leave the building immediately and go to the gathering point outside the building, opposite Rees Hall on Southsea Common. DO NOT stop to collect personal belongings or re-enter the building until permission is given. Fire drills are carried out every Tuesday between 10:00 and 10:15 am. SMOKING REGULATIONS For the convenience & comfort of all guests, smoking is not allowed within the building and at the front of the building. We are able to offer an area for smoking in the courtyard. CHECKOUT On the day of your leave, you must check out of your room by 10:00 am. Storage of luggage after this time may be arranged through the front desk. Failure to leave your room by 10:00 am will result in one extra day’s charge. QUESTIONNAIRES (问卷) The management team at Rees Hall is always looking to improve customer service levels, and we would be grateful if you would spend a few moments completing the questionnaire in your room and hand it to the front desk on your leave. How often is the fire alarm drill()
A. Once an hour.
B. Once a day.
C. Once a week.
D. Once a month.