2019-2020年高考英语二轮复习题型重组第八组

2019-2020年高考英语二轮复习题型重组第八组阅读理解AOn his bench in Madison Square Soapy moved uneasily, and he realized t

2019-2020年高考英语二轮复习题型重组第八组 阅读理解 A On his bench in Madison Square Soapy moved uneasily, and he realized the fact that the time had efor him to provide against the ing winter. The winter ambitions of Soapy were not of the highest. In them there were no dreams of Mediterranean voyages or blue Southern skies. Three months on the Island was what his soul desired. Three months of assured board and bed and good pany, safe from north winds seemed to Soapy the most desirable thing. Just as the more fortunate New Yorkers had bought their tickets to Palm Beach each winter，Soapy had made his arrangements for his annual journey to the Island. And now the time had e. There were many institutions of charity in New York where he might receive lodging and food, but to Soapy’s proud spirit the gifts of charity were undesirable. You must pay in humiliation of spirit for everything received at the hands of mercy. So it was better to be aguest of the law. Soapy, having decided to go to the Island, at once set about acplishing his desire.He left his bench and went up Broadway. He stopped at the door of a glittering cafe. He was shaven and his coat was decent. If he could reach a table in the restaurant, the portion of him that would show above the table would raise no doubt in the waiter’s mind. Aroasted duck, with abottle of wine, acigar and acup of coffee would be enough. Such adinner would make him happy, for the journey to his winter refuge. But as Soapy entered the restaurant door, the head waiter’s eye fell upon his shabby trousers and old shoes. Strong hands pushed him in silence and haste out into the street. Some other way of entering the desirable refuge must be found. At acorner of Sixth Avenue Soapy took astone and sent it through the glass of aglittering shop window. People came running around the corner, a policeman at the head of them. Soapy stood still, with his hands in his pockets, and smiled at the sight of the policeman. “Where is the man that has done that？” asked the policeman. “Don’t you think that Ihave had something to do with it？” said Soapy, friendly. The policeman paid no attention to Soapy. Men who break windows don’t remain to speak with policemen. They run away. He saw aman running and rushed after him, stick in hand.Soapy, disgusted, walked along, twice unsuccessful. On the opposite side of the street was arestaurant for people with large appetites and modest purses. Soapy entered this place without difficulty. He sat at atable and ate beefsteak and pie.And then he told the waiter he had no money. “Go and call acop，”said Soapy. “And don’t keep agentleman waiting.”