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1、高考阅读练习3 Moses Mendelssohn, the grandfather of the well-known German composer(作曲家), was far from being handsome. Along with a rather short stature(身材), he had a hunchback(驼背) .One day he visited a merchant in Hamburg who had a lovely daughter named Frumtje. Moses fell hopelessly in love with her. But
2、 Moses was refused by his ugly appearanceWhen it was time for him to leave, Moses picked up his courage and climbed the stairs toher room to take one last chance to speak with her. She was a heavenly beauty, but caused him deep sadness by her refusal to look at him. After several attempts at convers
3、ation, Moses shyly asked, “Do you believe marriages are made in heaven？”“Yes, ”She answered, still looking at the floor. “And do you？”“Yes I do, ”He replied. “You see, in heaven at the birth of each boy, the God announces whichgirl he will marry. When I was born, my future bride(新娘) was pointed out
4、to me. Then the God added, But your wife will be humpbacked. ”“Right then and there I called out, Oh God, a humpbacked woman would be a tragedy(不幸). Please, God, give me the hump and let her be beautiful. ”Then Frumtje looked up into his eyes and was stirred by some deep memory. She reached out and
5、gave Mendelssohn her hand and later became his devoted wife.1. At first Moses was refused by Frumtje because_.A. he had a bad intentionB. he was not handsome and humpbackedC. he had no courage to express himselfD. he was a hopeless man2. Frumtje accepted Moses request in the end because of_.A. Moses
6、 good heart and honestyB. Moses sweet words and devotionC. Moses tricks and liesD. Moses wealth and humor.3. Which of the following word can replace the underlined word “stirred” in the last paragraph ?A. mixed B. moved C. caused D. surprised4. The writer of the passage intends to try to tell us _.A. how to run after e a girlB. a marriage in heavenC. a moving love storyD. What true love is.下载：
