Modul3 Unit2 Come and eat here 阅读训练练习（记叙文）一、阅读理解AI got a call that an opossum (负鼠) was in trouble on the Wantagh State Parkway. The initial report had come around noon on a recent Saturday via a call to the hotline of Volunteers for Wildlife, an organization where I am a board member. I got to the spot first and, no surprise, no opossum. People unaccustomed to seeing nocturnal animals (夜行动物) during the day often think that the animals are in trouble. Although the callers are well-intentioned, sometimes the animal is neither in trouble nor a threat.When DiGiacomo, a trooper, drove up, he said the opossum had been spotted farther south and we proceeded south on the grass while steady traffic flew by in the other direction!Then I finally saw the grayish opossum sitting precariously at the top of the highway divider, obviously frightened and only a few feet from certain death on each side. The animal was frozen in place, shaking. Its dark eyes looked straight down.DiGiacomo turned on his cars flashing lights, drove south a few hundred yards farther on the grass-and very carefully turned into the oncoming traffic, which came to a stop behind him. Then he drove slowly ahead, with the cars at a crawl behind him.I grabbed my net and a towel, put on my Kevlar gloves and slowly approached my frightened creature. I dropped the net over him, threw a towel over that to make sure the animal stayed on my side of the highway divider, and then grabbed it.The opossum protested with a few attempts to bite my hand, but I imagined it was relieved to get off that divider. I placed it on the road to check for any injury, but as soon as I lifted the net, the opossum was off like a shot toward the roadside, heading for the safety of the trees.It was a shared moment of joy. I followed the opossum as it disappeared into the woods and smiled.28. What can we learn about the calls to the hotline?A. They usually offer no help.B. They usually cause trouble.C. They often give volunteers a surprise.D. They sometimes give false information.29. What situation was the opossum in when the author spotted it?A. It was extremely weak.B. It was in great danger.C. It got injured in the eye.D. It was shaking with anger.30. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. The net.B. The gloves.C. The opossum.D. The divider.31. Where did the opossum run finally?A. On the grass.B. Onto the divider.C. Into the woods.D. Toward the roadside.“Mum, what does it mean when someone tells you that they have a skeleton（骨架、骨骼）in the closet（衣橱）?” Jessica asked. “A skeleton in the closet?” her mother paused thoughtfully. “Well, its something that you would rather not have anyone else know about. For example, if in the past, someone in Dads family had been arrested for stealing a horse, it would be a skeleton in his familys closet. He really wouldnt want any neighbor to know about it. ”“Why pick on my family?” Jessicas father said with anger. “Your family history isnt so good, you know. Wasnt your great-great-grandfather a prisoner（囚犯）who was transported to Australia for his crimes?” “Yes, but people these days say that you are not a real Australian unless your ancestors arrived as prisoners.” “Gosh, sorry I asked. I think I understand now.” Jessica cut in before things worse.After dinner, the house was very quiet. Jessicas parents were still quite angry with each other. Her mother was ironing clothes and every now and then she glared at her husband, who hid behind his newspaper pretending to read. When she finished, she gathered the freshly pressed clothes in her arms and walked to Jessicas closet. Just as she opened the door and reached in to hang a skirt, a bony arm stuck out from the dark depths and a pack of white hones fell to the floor. Jessicas mother sank into a faint（晕倒）, waking only when Jessica put a cold, wet cloth on her forehead. She looked up to see the worried faces of her husband and daughter.“What happened? Where am I?” she asked. “You just destroyed the schools skeleton, Mum,” explained Jessica. “I brought it home to help me with my health project. I meant to tell you, but it seemed that as soon as I mentioned skeletons and closets, it caused a problem between you and Dad.” Jessica looked in amazement as her parents began to laugh madly. “Theyre both crazy,” she thought.11. According to Jessicas mother, “a skeleton in the closet” means _.A. a family honorB. a family secretC. a family storyD. a family treasure12. What can we learn about some Australians ancestors from Paragraph 2?A. They were brought to Australia as prisoners.B. They were the earliest people living in Australia.C. They broke the law of Australia.D. They were willing to settle down there.13. Jessicas mother fell down into a faint because she was _.A. knockedB. frightenedC. injuredD. surprised14. Why did Jessica bring a skeleton home