Question

“This is the third time that you have been late , Julia . Why?”Mr. Malone stopped Julia as she walked by his desk. Julia explained , “I’m sorry . I was cleaning the tables in the science room . Someone spilled（灑）the chemical , so cleaning took me longer than usual . ”

Mr. Malone replied . “I’ve talked to you about your lateness . I am afraid you won’t be able to go with us in the field trip .”“But…” Julia cried . Mr. Malone stopped her . “Unless your parent comes in to discuss this with headmaster and me , you won’t be attending . ”

After dinner , Julia found the courage to talk to her dad . She told about the messy science tables and how her science teacher would deduct（減去）points from their daily grades if they did not clean up . Her friends’ next class was on the opposite side of the building . Since her class was nearby , Julia volunteered to help clean up so that her friends would not be late . Then she explained how this would prevent her from attending the school trip . Her dad watched her for several seconds . Finally , he simply said , “I’ll be there right after school .”

The next day after school , Julia walked to the office . Her father and Mr. Malone were already there . Mrs. Thompson , the headmaster , spoke , “Julia , why were you cleaning the science tables alone ?”

Julia answered slowly ,“I guess no one wants to clean up , and I don’t want my friends to get into trouble . ”“But you got yourself in trouble . ”Mrs. Thompson said . Julia nodded . Julia’s dad continued , “You’re still responsible for breaking the rules ; even if it was for a good reason . Do you have any ideas for a punishment ? ” Julia shook her head hopelessly .

“Normally , your lateness would prevent you from attending some school activities . However , I have considered the reason and will allow you to go on the trip . ”Mrs. Thompson said . Julia jumped out of her seat , repeating , “Thank you , thank you , thank you ! ”“Don’t be too excited . You’ll have a one-day detention (課后留校) for each lateness . ”Mrs. Thompson warned , “I hope you won’t be late again . ”

“No , madam , I won’t .” Julia replied , smiling from ear to ear .

1.Mr. Malone stopped Julia because_________.

A. she was late for class again

B. she didn’t finish her experiment

C. she was absent form science class

D. she didn’t clean up the classroom

2.Julia helped clean up the science tables so that _____________.

A. her friends would get points

B. she would not be punished

C. she would be praised by teachers

D. her friends would not be late

3.What happened to Julia in the end ?

A. she was popular in her class.

B. she was able to attend the field trip.

C. she was not allowed to go to school.

D. she was not understood by teachers.

4. From this story , we can learn that ____________.

A. parents are always on our side

B. helping friends often gets us in trouble

C. we should be responsible for breaking the rules

D. we can be late for class if it is for a good reason

Answer 1