As the crowd looked on, water began to lap at the base of the castle. In minutes it was surrounded. Then the rising flood began to eat into the base, walls fell, the tower fell, and finally the gate’s arch fell. More minutes passed, and small waves erased bay windows and battlements—soon no more than a small part was left.
Many in the crowd looked terribly sad; some voiced fears and discouragement. But the sculptor(雕塑家) remained calm. He had, after all, had a wonderful day, making beauty out of nothing, and watching it return to nothing as time and tide moved on.
1. In this selection, why did the sculptor start early in the day?
A. He knew the tide was out on this particular morning.
B. It gave time for the crowd to gather.
C. He needed the sun to help dry the sand.
D. It was easier to begin with only a few people around.
答案解析:答案为A。本题为推理题。文章的开头提到年轻男子一大早带着他的工具来到了沙滩,由第二段的首句 “…the tide was out….” 可知潮水已消退, 他进行后面的工作都是在此前提下进行。故答案为A。
2. Which of the following best shows that the sculptor was an expert?
A. He attracted a large crowd.
B. He created beautiful details.
C. He was able to finish his work.
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