中考英语阅读理解训练：A story

It was half past eight in the morning . The telephone bell rang and Mary went to answer it . “Hello , whos that ? ”she asked .“Its me —— Peter . ”Peter was a friend of Marys brother , Johnny .“Oh , hello , Peter . What do you want ? ”said Mary .“Can I speak to Johnny ? ”“No , ”said Mary , “you cant speak to him now . He is busy . He is getting ready for school. He is eating his breakfast . Grandmother is combing his hair . Sister is under the table , putting his shoes on . Mother is getting his books and putting them in his schoolbag . Goodbye . Ive got to go now . I have to hold the door open . The school bus is coming . ”What do you think of the story ? Are you sometimes like Johnny ? If so , you need to change your habits .

41. It was _______ in the morning when the telephone bell rang .

A. 7:00 B. 7:30 C. 8:30 D. 9:00

42. Peter was Johnnys ________.

A. father B. friend C. uncle D. teacher

43. What was Johnny doing at the moment ? He was _______.

A. eating his breakfast B. answering the telephoneC. putting on his shoes D. holding the door open

44. How many people can you find in the story ?

A. Two. B. Four . C. Six . D. Eight .

参考答案：41. C 42. B 43. A 44. C