Excellent Skills
After friends of mine landed at busy Newwark Airport, they were unable to attract the attention of any porters to help with their luggage. In desperation, the husband took out a five-dollar bill and waved it above the crowd.
In an instant, a skycap was at his side. "Sir," observed the porter, " you certainly have excellent communication skills.
Notes:
(1) land v.着陆 (3) skycap n.戴宽边帽子的人
(2) desperation n. 无奈 (4) observe v.说
Exercises:
根据短文选择正确答案:
① How was Newark Airport?
A. unoccupied
B. crowded
C. dirty
D. shabby
② What problem occurred when they arrived at the airport?
A. They couldn't find the exit.
B. They couldn't find their luggage.
C. They couldn't find a porter to help them with the luggage.
D. They couldn't attract the attention of other people.
③ What did the husband feel about the situation?
A. He felt excited.
B. He felt desperated.
C. He felt worried.
D. He felt lucky.
④ What did the husband do with the five-dollar bill?
A. He threw it into the air.
B. He gave it to a nearby porter.
C. He put it into his pocket.
D. He waved it above the crowd.
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