A few months ago I was nominated for Governor of the great state of New York, to run against Stewart

Passage 24(2020•浙江省温州市)
 
A few months ago I was nominated for Governor of the great state of New York, to run against Stewart L. Woodford and John T. Hoffman. I really felt dirty to run against them for all their shameful crimes that were reported on newspapers. However, as a candidate, I had no choice.
The next morning, as I was looking listlessly over the papers at breakfast, I came across this paragraph:
PERJURY- Mr. Mark Twain, a candidate for Governor, was convicted of perjury by thirty-four people, in Wakawak, in 1863. He intended to rob a poor woman of her land, her only stay and support after her husband died. For Mr. Twain himself, as well as the public, he needs to clear this matter up. Will he do it?
What a lie! I never had heard of Wakawak!
During the rest of the time, I got a title "the Infamous Perjurer Twain" on this paper.
Next came "Gazette", with this:
WANTED TO KNOW -When Mr. Twain was in Montana, his workmates lost small valuables from time to time, until at last, these things having all been found on Mr. Twain's person or in his suitcase. Will he explain this to his fellow-citizens?
I got a new title, "Twain, the Montana Thief". But I never was in Montana in my life.
Then another newspaper article:
DELIRIUM TREMENSTWAIN-Mark Twain, who was to make a speech at the mass meeting of the Independents last night, didn't come to time! He argued that he had been knocked down by a runaway team and his leg broken in two places. But a certain man who was very drunk was seen to reel into Mr. Twain's hotel last night. It is his duty to prove that this person was not Mark Twain himself WHO WAS THAT MAN?
I did not drink!
In the following weeks, I got more titles like "Delirium Tremens", "Body-Snatcher", "Filthy Corruptionist ", etc. Then one morning:
Mr. Mark Twain still maintains SILENCE. He dare not speak. Dare he open his mouth to explain?
Before I could reply, more dirty charges poured up on me. One day they even taught nine little children of all shades of colour to rush on to the platform at a public meeting and call me Pa (father)!
I gave up. I sent them a letter to state that I gave up, and in bitterness of spirit I signed it, "Truly yours, Once a decent man but now MARKTWAIN, IP. , M. T., D. T. , B. S. and FC. "
37. In the story, __________ people were running for Governor.
A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six
38. Which of the following is TRUE about Mr. Twain according to his story?
A. He got punished for stealing in Montana.
B. He kept silent to the charges against him.
C. He was often too drunk to attend meetings.
D. He accepted the titles from the newspapers.
39. Who could be the person making Mr. Twain dirty?
A. The persons who wanted to beat him.
B. The poor who wanted their land back.
C. The women who had children with him.
D. The reporters who helped him make news.
40. Why did Mr. Twain finally decide to give up running for Governor? (请用约40词回答)
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【文章大意】文中Mr. Twain 在竞选美国纽约州州长过程中,不断地受到不实指控、抹黑。他感到震惊、愤怒和不齿。他对此感到极度失望, 最后他放弃了竞选。
37.A【解析】细节理解题。根据“A few months ago I was nominated for Governor of the great state of New York, to run against Stewart L. Woodford and John T. Hoffman.”可知,马克吐温和Stewart L. Woodford以及John T. Hoffman二人竞争,所以一共有三人。故选A。
38.B【解析】推理判断题。A:他在蒙大拿州因偷窃而受到惩罚。根据“But I never was in Montana in my life.”可知,他从来没去过蒙大拿州,该项表述错误;B:他对对他的指控保持沉默。根据“Mr. Mark Twain still maintains SILENCE.”可知,马克吐温对他人的指控保持沉默,该项表述正确;C:他经常喝得酩酊大醉,不能参加会议。根据“I did not drink!”可知,他不喝酒,该项表述错误;D:他接受了报纸给他的称呼。根据“I gave up. I sent them a letter to state that I gave up, and in bitterness of spirit I signed it”可知,马克吐温最终放弃了,没有接受报纸给他的称呼,该项表述错误。故选B。
39.A 【解析】推理判断题。根据“I really felt dirty to run against them for all their shameful crimes that were reported on newspapers.”和“Before I could reply, more dirty charges poured up on me.”可知,马克吐温的竞争者做出过不齿的行为,他不屑与其竞争,但是后来越来越多莫须有的指控接踵而来,所以推测应该是其他两位竞争者为了打败他而造的谣。故选A。
40. While he was running for Governor, many articles on newspapers poured untrue charges on him and some shameful things happened to him. He felt surprised, angry, dirty and disappointed, and finally decided to give up running for Governor. (38词)
解析】分析文章内容可知,马克吐温在竞选州长的时候,报纸上的许多文章对他进行了不实的指控,编造了一些可耻的事放在他身上。他感到惊讶、愤怒、肮脏和失望,最后决定放弃竞选州长。故填While he was running for Governor, many articles on newspapers poured untrue charges on him and some shameful things happened to him. He felt surprised, angry, dirty and disappointed, and finally decided to give up running for Governor. (38词)
 
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