A Birthday Present
Every Saturday, Mrs Smith goes to the shop. Three weeks ago she did the shopping, and started to walk towards the bus stop, which was at the end of the road. Her bag was so heavy that she had to rest for a moment. She stopped by a new, bright red Mini, which was parked at the side of the road. As she stood there, she saw a policeman coming towards her. “Excuse me, madam, ” said the policeman, “
I want to ask you some questions. What is your name? ”
“ Jane Smith, ” she replied. “ But…”
“And what is your address? ” he continued.
“86, Market Street, ” she said, “But I don’t understand why you are asking these questions. ”
“Can you read that sign over there, madam?” asked the policeman.
“Yes, I can, ” said Mrs Smith. “It says ‘No Parking’. ”
“Yes, madam, that is correct. So why have you parked your car here? I shall have to give you a parking ticket. ”
“But this isn’t my car! ” said Mrs Smith.
“Isn’t it! ” said the policeman, and his face as red as the car. “I’m terribly sorry. Forgive me. Still, I shall have to stick a ticket on the car.” And he took out his book and stuck a parking ticket on the front of the Mini.
“I must say again that I’m terribly sorry…” But he was not able to finish, because another woman had arrived. She kissed the policeman and said, “Hello, dear, I knew I could find you here this time of day. Happy birthday! I’ve got a surprise for you. I’ve brought you your birthday present. ”
“Thank you, dear,” said the policeman, “But where is it? ”
His wife pointed at the red Mini. “Here it is, ” she said, “But you mustn’t leave it in this road for very long. There’s a ‘No Parking’ sign over there.”
Notes: 1. Mini 微型汽车2. park停放3.madam女士
4. forgive 原谅5. stick (stuck) 粘贴
1. After shopping that day, Mrs Smith wanted _______.
A. to walk homeB. to take a Mini
C. to take a busD. to take a taxi
2.A policeman went to her because _______.
A. he thought she was a thief
B. he thought she was his wife
C. he thought she needed some help
D. he thought she had done something wrong
3. The policeman’s face turned red because ________.
A. he had made a mistakeB. he was very hot
C. he was very angry with somebodyD. he saw his wife
4.The policeman asked Mrs Smith to ______.
A. forget himB. forgive him
C. remember himD. give him the Mini
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