36-year-old Damian Wojnilowicz was born in Polish. He was charged with burglary (入室偷盗罪) after entering two houses in Newport, Wales, and doing different chores like taking out the trash, hanging the clothes on a clothesline and cleaning the floors. The man even left a note that read “Don’t worry, be happy, eat up and scratch!” for one of the victims.

    Wojnilowicz’s victims didn’t really appreciate the work he did, though! A woman in Monmouthshire who came home and found that the recycling bin had been emptied, the bird feeders had been refilled and some plant pots had been moved around her garden was so terrified for her life that she went to live with some friends. “Two weeks after the crime until he was caught, I was living in a state of heightened anxiety that I had never experienced before,” the woman said. “I wondered if it was somebody who knew me, if it was going to turn into a stalking incident, if he knew I lived alone and if I had been targeted. I was too scared to stay in my own home and stayed with a friend.”

    Another unusual burglary took place at another Newport home. In this case, the owner was alerted by his CCTV surveillance (监视) system that Wojnilowicz had approached their house and felt afraid. He could only watch as the 36-year-old man broke into the home, poured himself some wine, washed his clothes and even took a shower. The victim’s son-in-law arrived to drive the burglar away, and he was later arrested.

    Wojnilowicz’s lawyer recently told the Court that he was homeless at the time of the incidents and he was sorry for any inconvenience he had caused the victims. They also asked the Judge to consider that he didn’t hurt anyone during the two crimes. The 36-year-old man pleaded guilty (认罪) to both counts of burglary.

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1.1. What did Damian Wojnilowicz do in the two houses he broke into?

A He stole valuable items from both houses.

B He performed various chores.

C He left threatening notes for the homeowners.

D He damaged the properties and left.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第一段第二句的“He was charged with burglary after entering two houses in Newport, Wales, and doing different chores like taking out the trash, hanging the clothes on a clothesline and cleaning the floors.”可知，Damian Wojnilowicz在闯入两所房屋时，并没有偷窃，而是做了一些家务活。故选B。

2.2. How did the victims react to Wojnilowicz’s actions?

A They were grateful for the chores done.

B They were confused but not scared.

C They were frightened and one even left her home.

D They contacted the police immediately after he left.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第二、三段内容可知，一位受害者因为害怕而不敢住在自己家中，另一位受害者通过监控系统看到Wojnilowicz的行为后，感到非常害怕，这表明受害者们对Wojnilowicz的行为感到恐惧。故选C。

3.3. From the lawyer’s words, we can know that ____________.

A Wojnilowicz was homeless and apologized for the inconvenience caused

B Wojnilowicz had a stable home and job at the time of the incidents

C Wojnilowicz had no intention of causing harm to the victims

D Wojnilowicz was suffering from a mental illness that led to his actions

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Wojnilowicz’s lawyer recently told the Court that he was homeless at the time of the incidents and he was sorry for any inconvenience he had caused the victims.”可知，Wojnilowicz的律师在法庭上表示，他在事件发生时无家可归，并对给受害者带来的不便表示歉意。故选A。

4.4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A A Polish man was kind to strangers.

B People in Newport were afraid of burglars.

C A lawyer unsuccessfully defended a Polish man.

D A Polish man was sentenced for unusual burglary.

解析：选D。主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了一位波兰男子因进行不同寻常的入室盗窃（做家务）而被判刑的故事。故选D。