Two Englishmen were traveling in France when a policeman stopped their car and gave it a search. He found a bag of white powder, which looked suspicious(可疑的). “Drogue?” asked the policeman who was sensitive to heroin(海洛因). “Yes, dog”, the two replied, having the least idea of their misunderstanding of the French word; and in no time they found themselves in prison. Analysis(分析)of the powder disclosed that it was a chemical which gave off a smell, used to discourage dogs from using the sides of the car as a toilet . The two were set free, after promising to take a few French lessons before their next trip in France.
1. The powder found in the car looked very much like______.
A. heroin      B. gun-powder     C. medicine     D. fertilizer
2. The French word “drogue” means______.
A.“dog”, which often used the sides of the car as a toilet
B.“drunk”, a state caused by the effect of drinking
C.“drug”, matter such as heroin and cocaine(可卡因)
D.“medicine”, used to cure people of their illnesses
3. The reason why the two Englishmen misunderstood the word “drogue” was that ______.
A.the words “drogue” and “dog” are more or less alike in pronunciation
B.“drogue” happened to be a word they had learned in their French lesson
C.they knew no French at all, but were shy of showing this
D.they didn’t know this word, but had a habit of taking things for granted
4.The two Englishmen were free_____.
A.directly after the analysis was carried out
B.after they had given a satisfactory explanation of the powder
C.after the police found out that they hadn’t broken traffic rules
D.on condition that they should do something to improve their French

小題1:A
小題2:C
小題3:A
小題4:D
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Greece, Italy, and Spain offer warm beaches and thriving cities for the person looking to relax.The warm beaches and resorts along the Mediterranean are perfect for relaxation and fun.The Romantic cities of Venice and Paris are excellent for tourists looking to go on a romantic getaway.The exciting and historical sites of Vienna and London can be great for the traveler looking to have fun and just do some sightseeing.The colder regions of Norway, Switzerland, and Sweden are great for travelers looking for winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, or relaxing near the fireplace while the snow falls.
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