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John, 83, got on a Chicago bus and saw a sign saying that senior citizens could ride for half fare. When
he dropped his three quarters in the box, the driver asked him for ID card. John took out an ID card. "You
need a special CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) card, "said the driver. John didn't have it because he lives in
New York and was in Chicago visiting his two sons.
"Put in another three quarters," said the driver, "or get off the bus."
John said, "Give me back my quarters and I'll get off."
"I can't-it's in the box. If you don't get off, I'll call the police, "said he, which he did. Two police cars
pulled up.
"That's what you called me for?" one policeman asked after hearing the story. Another policeman then
said to John, "I'11 give you three quarters."
John shook his head, "Why should you give me the quarters? He has to give me my quarters."
"Come on." the policemen said. "We'll get you your card." So they took him downtown to the CTA office.
But the people there wouldn't give him a CTA card-he needed a picture.
"What about his quarters?"one policeman asked. The officials discussed, and the decision was made to
give John's quarters back.
John got on another bus later, dropped the three quarters in the box, and said, "I'm a senior citizen..."The
driver looked at John and nodded. He didn't know how lucky he was to be a sensible (通情达理的) man.
1. With a Chicago Transit Authority card ______. [ ]
A. men of authority can ride on a bus for half fare
B. senior citizens can pay only half fare for a bus ride
C. men of authority can ride on a bus paying only-three quarters
D. senior citizens can pay only three quarters for a bus ride
2. John needs a special CTA Card most probably because ______. [ ]
A. he is not a senior citizen
B. he is not a citizen of Chicago
C. he is only visiting his two sons
D. he has lost his ID card
3. The decision made by the CTA office was ______. [ ]
A. to give John a CTA card then and there
B. to refuse to give John's quarters back
C. to return the three quarters to John
D. to ask him to pay more
4. The second driver let John ride on his bus because ______. [ ]
A. now John produced his CTA card
B. he knew John was a very difficult man
C. he was kind enough to help the aged
D. the policemen were with John
5. The suitable title for the above passage is ______. [ ]
A. Giving No Quarters
B. Giving No More Quarters
C. A Sensible Driver
D. A Senior Citizen
