Title |
Time |
Event |
Grandmother Student |
today |
An 83—year—old great grandmother received a bachelor’s degree(学士学位) from South—Eastern University today, more than 50 years after she took her first college course. |
Early Spring Storm |
last night |
An early spring heavy snow dumped 18 inches of snow on the city in less than six hours last night. |
Two Men Win Freedom |
today |
Two men picked up for disorderly conduct(不法行为)won their freedom today when they helped police officers save 20 persons from burning North Side apartment building. |
Henley Street Bridge Closed |
On Friday |
The Henley Street Bridge over the Tennessee will be closed at 8:00 on Friday, a State Highway official said today. |
Husband Kills Wife |
today |
Just 15 minutes after he shot and killed his unfriendly wife , a 22-year –old truck driver jumped to his death from the State Street Bridge. |
From the first piece of news we know that ______.
A.it took the old woman over 50 years to study at South-Eastern University. |
B.the great grandmother was the oldest who received a bachelor’s degree. |
C.the 83-year-old woman’s story surprised everyone. |
D.the 83-year-old woman has a strong will. |
The underlined word “dumped” means____.
A.fell | B.left | C.hit | D.lasted |
In the third piece of news, “picked up” means ______.
A.given a ride | B.saved from danger | C.freed | D.caught |
Which of the following is right according to the last piece of news?
A.The wife was a 22-year-old truck driver. |
B.The wife was shot after her husband died. |
C.Shortly after having shot his wife, the young truck driver finished himself. |
D.The wife died, but the husband didn’t. |
Which is TRUE according to the news above?
A.A person who is about 70 years old can get a bachelor’s degree. |
B.It never snows heavily at night in spring. |
C.There were only 20 persons living in North Side apartment building. |
D.Maybe today is Wednesday. |