Mrs. Blances’ husband went off on a business trip to America. He planned to leave New York for Washington. He wanted to catch the 4:00p.m.plane to Washington. It was seven o’clock in the afternoon. Mrs. Blanches received a telephone call from her husband. He told her that he was still at the New York airport. Mrs. Blanches was so surprised and asked him what happened.
“What happened, honey?” asked Mrs. Blanches.
“Well,” said Mr. Blanches.
“I really don’t know what happened, honey. Everything was going fine. At half past three, I got my air ticket, checked my luggage and waited in line at the gate. I walked across the runaway(飞机跑道) to the airport and on my way I saw one of my old friends. Have you remembered him? His name is Jack Smith. Now Jack Smith is an engineer who works at the airport. I was excited that I shouted to him. I came up and wanted to shake hands with Jack. But a policeman ran to me quickly and caught me.”
“Why did he caught you?”
“I don't know,” said Mr. Blanches. All I said was“Hi,Jack!”
“Yeah, that is why they wouldn’t let you go,” said Mrs. Blanches. “They thought you were going to do harm t the whole plane. Only terrorists want to take control of a plane, and that is called’Hijack’!”
41. What was Mrs. Blanches’ husband’s destination(目的地)?
A. Washington, America. B. South America.
C. New York. D. The New York Airport.
42. Where was Mr. Blanches when he called his wife?
A. He was on the airport to Washington.
B. He was still at the New York Airport.
C. He was in Washington.
D. He was on the railway station.
43. Who was Jack Smith?
A. Mr. Blanches new customer. B. Mr. Blanches’ old customer.
C. Mr. Blanches’ brother. D. Mr. Blanches’ classmate.
44.What does the underlined word mean in Chinese？
A.形的 B.逮捕 C.劫机D. 别动
45.Why did the policeman catch Mrs.Blanches’husband?
A. Because they thought he was going to do harm to the plane.
B. Because they wanted to get his help in catching terrorists.
C. Because they knew that he was a terrorist.
D. Because Mrs.Blanches asked them to do so.