初中英语阅读理解2

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An old man died and left his son a lot of money. But the son was a foolish young man,and he quickly spent all the money, so that soon hehad nothing left.Of course ,when that happened, all his friends lefthim.When he was quite poor and alone, he went to see Nasreddin, who was a kind, clever old man and often helped people when they had troubles.

My money has finished and my friends have gone,said the young man. What will happen to me now?

Don't worry , young man,answered Nasreddin.Everything will soon be all right again.Wait ,and you will soon feel much happier.

The young man was very glad.Am I going to get rich again then? heasked Nasreddin.

No, I didn't mean that, said the old man.I meant that you would soon get used to being poor and to having no friends.

( )1.An old man died and left his son_______.

A.nothing B.some gold C. much money D.only a house

( ) 2. When the son was________, he went to see Nasreddin.

A.short of money B.quite poor and sick

C.in trouble D. quite poor and alone

( ) 3.The young man was very glad because Nasreddin said that________.

A.he would become rich again B. he would soon feel much happier

C.he would become clever D. he would have more friends

( ) 4.Nasreddin meant the young man______.

A.would get rich again B. would get used to having nothing

C.would get used to being in trouble D.would get out of poorness

( ) 5.What this story tells us is________.

A.that money is everything B.that money makes the mare go

C.to save each penny D. that misfortune tests the sincerity of friends