[单项选择]Why did Reeve tell the story about his flying trip
A. To demonstrate that he was not afraid of danger.
B. To highlight the importance of professional training.
C. To prove that fear can be controlled by rational thinking.
D. To show that he could overcome difficulties with willpower.

[单项选择]Why does the speaker tell the story about Newton
A. To illustrate what a great scientist he was.
B. To explain why lab equipment must be cleaned carefully.
C. To emphasize the need for proper precautions.
D. To show how theoretical chemistry has advanced.

[单项选择]Why did the man tell her to turn to the television repairman
A. The shop was easy to find.
B. The repairman was his friend.
C. They did good work and the price was reasonable.

[填空题]Why did the author tell a lie to her parents that she had a marvelous time

[填空题]Did the speaker feel pleased about his trip to the museum ______.

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Let me tell you a story about Berb and Mild Carbridge, who used to be very (21) For example, Mild would forget to (22) dinner, or Berb would (23) up for work on Sunday (24) it was Monday. One summer they (25) to take a long plane trip. What do you guess happened Well, they got to the airport with only ten minutes to (26) . So time was short. In that (27) anyone would (28) the plane right away. But not Mr. and Mrs. Carbridge. They just had to buy some flight insurance(保险) (29) . All in all, who knows what will happen on a plane flight They quickly put some (30) into a machine and (31) came their insurance policy. "Who (32) get the money if we (33) , I wonder" asked Mild. "My mother, of course," her husband (34) . "We’ll mail the (35) to her. Now quick give me a stamp, (36) you" he said. "The plane’s going to (37) in a
A. place
B. case
C. time
D. airport