June came and the hay was almost ready for cutting.On Midsummer's Eve, which was aSaturday, Mr.Jones went to Willington and got so drunk at the Red Lion that he did not comeback till midday on Sunday.The men had milked the cows in the early morning and then hadgone out rabbiting, without bothering to feed the animals.When Mr.Jones got back, heimmediately went to sleep on the living-room sofa with the "News of the world" over his face,so that when evening came, the animals were still not fed.At last, they could stand no longer.
One of the cows broke into the door of the store-house with her horns(角) and all the animalsbegan to help themselves to the grains.It was just then that Mr.Jones woke up.The nextmoment he and his four men were in the store-house with whips (鞭子) in their hands,whipping in all directions.This was more than the hungry animals would bear.Together,though nothing of the kind had been planned beforehand, they jumped upon their masters.
Jones and his men suddenly found themselves being struck with horns and kicked from allsides.The situation was quite out of their control.They had never seen animals act like thisbefore, and this sudden uprising (起义) of creatures whom they were used to beating andwhipping just as they chose frightened them.After only a moment or two, they gave up tryingto defend themselves.A minute later all five of them were in full fright down the road, with theanimals running after them joyfully.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the story?
A.Willington was the name of a relative. |
B.Red Lion was the name of a bar. |
C.News of the World was a TV program. |
D.Store-house is a place to feed the cows. |
The cows broke into the store-house to feed themselves because .
A.They were so angry at their masters |
B.They wanted to fight with the men |
C.They wanted to go on strike |
D.They-were too hungry |
The cows jumped upon their masters because _________.
A.they were not fed |
B.they were so hungry |
C.they were whipped so hard |
D.they were so happy |
What would be the best tile for the story?
A.Midsummer's Eve | B.A Bad Sunday |
C.Cows and Their Masters | D.Rebellion of Cows |