One afternoon, when the lessons were over, John and Mike did not go home. They stayed at school to help their teacher carry, some books to the library .They worked for one hour. Then the teacher said, "Thank you, boys. We will finish the work tomorrow. Now you must go home. "
When they got home, it was seven o'clock. It was dark outside but there was a light inside their home and the door was open. They could see a man inside.
"Who can it be'?" said John. "Mother and father have zone to do some shopping. They won't be back until eight o'clock."
When the man saw John, he looked frightened (惊恐的). Then he smiled and said. "Come in! You don't know me but I'm your father's friend. He has asked me to fetch (取) some money for him." The man did not see Mike. John went inside and began talking to the man but Mike did not. He quickly but quietly ran away to a police station. He soon came back with a policeman. The man was still there, but when he saw the policeman, he tried to run away. The policeman stopped him and held his arm. At this moment, the boys' parents returned.
"Is this man your friend?" the policeman asked Mr Ford.
"No!" said Mr Ford. "I am glad that you have caught him."
50. What did Mike and John do after school?
A. They stayed at school to do their homework.
B. They went to the library to borrow some books.
C. They carried some books to the library,
D. They went home as soon as the lessons were over.
51, When did Mike and John arrive home?
A. In the afternoon. B. At night.
C. At seven o'clock. D. At eight o'clock.
52. What did they see when they got home?
A. It was dark inside their home.
B. The door was open and there was a light inside.
C. Their parents were waiting for them.
D. Their father' s friend was waiting for them.
53. What was the end of the story?
A. The man was caught by the policeman.
B. The man ran away with the money.
C. Their parents came back and caught the man.
D. Mike and John stopped the man and held his arm.
Key: 50.C 51.C 52.B 53.A