Once, a rich man named Guo lived in the State of Qi, and a poor man named Xiang lived in the State of Song. One day, Xiang went to the State of Qi to ask Guo how to get rich. Guo said he used to be poor, but now he was rich because he “stole and robbed (抢劫)”. It took hard work. In three years, his family had lots of food.

    Xiang wanted to get rich so much. He didn’t ask more questions. He quickly went home and started stealing from others. His family got rich for a while, but then he was caught and jailed (进监狱). Later he got out of prison, he was even poorer. He was angry and went to Guo. Guo was surprised about that. He said he didn’t mean stealing from people...

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1.1. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?

A Both Guo and Xiang lived in Qi.

B Both Guo and Xiang lived in Song.

C Guo lived in Qi and Xiang lived in Song.

D Guo lived in Song and Xiang lived in Qi.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“Once, a rich man named Guo lived in the State of Qi, and a poor man named Xiang lived in the State of Song.”可知，齐国有个叫“国”的富人，宋国有个叫“向”的穷人。故选C。

2.2. Why did Xiang go to Qi?

A To visit his friend Guo.

B To ask Guo how to get rich.

C To get a job from Guo.

D To travel with Guo.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“One day, Xiang went to the State of Qi to ask Guo how to get rich.”可知，穷人向到齐国去拜访那位富人国，向他请教致富的方法。故选B。

3.3. What happened to Xiang after he started stealing?

A He became richer than Guo.

B He was praised by the villagers.

C He was caught and sent to prison.

D He continued to steal without being caught.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第二段第四句“He quickly went home and started stealing from others. His family got rich for a while, but then he was caught and jailed.”可知，穷人向听了富人国的话之后，回到家就动手去偷去抢，结果他被抓并被关进了监狱。故选C。

4.4. How did Guo feel when Xiang came to him again?

A Surprised.

B Happy.

C Angry.

D Sad.

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第二句“Guo was surprised about that.”可知，穷人向刑满释放后就跑到富人国的家里说自己比以前更穷了，富人国对此大吃一惊。故选A。

5.5. What may Guo talk about next?

A The importance of making a living.

B How to plant crops and build houses.

C The way to steal and rob without getting caught.

D The real meaning of “stealing and robbing”.

解析：选D。推理判断题。根据文章最后一句“He said he didn’t mean stealing from people...”可知，富人国说他从来没有叫他去偷抢别人的东西，是穷人误解了他的话，由此推测接下来他会解释自己说的“偷、抢”是什么意思。故选D。