阅读理解
I used to work in an office,which had a locust tree growing outside the window. It had grown into a
tall tree and must have been there for a long time. The tree blocked the view and made the office seem
dull. Unfortunately,this happened to be the room assigned(分配)to me,and I was depressed by it for
quite some time.
When the first spring came,everything was green except the locust tree. I felt very happy because I
had thought it had died!
One morning,when I opened the window for some fresh air,I unexpectedly smelt a familiar sweet
scent floating into my office which I could not name. Suddenly,I realized it was the locust tree!The tree
that I thought dead was in full bloom!
From then on,I usually came to the office very early to see dew(露珠)forming on the locust tree
blossoms,and was eager to see spring again every year.
During summer,the green leaves provided shade protecting me from the harsh sunlight,but allowing
enough light in to make it pleasant. In autumn,the leaves turned many different colors. Its beauty
touched my soul. Many times,I thought to take photos but never did. Then,I had to leave in a hurry. Later
in life,it became a great regret that I had not done so.
Actually,many times in our lives,we think we own something and thus do not value it. We don't feel
regretful until we lose it one day!Moreover,sometimes,we have to accept the things we don't want and
need to discover the hidden beauty to find unexpected joy!
1. The locust tree first attracted the author most by ________.
A. the way it blocked the view
B. its height
C. the smell of its flowers
D. its green leaves
2. In which season do you think the author paid the least attention to the locust tree?
A. Spring.
B. Summer
C. Autumn.
D. Winter.
3. Which of the following statements is true of the author according to the passage?
A. He would have regretted if the locust tree had died as he had thought it had.
B. The locust tree turned out to be a lovely memory for him.
C. He felt unhappy as he had forgotten to take the photos with him.
D. His work in the office changed with the seasons every year.
4. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. the locust tree died soon after the author left the office
B. the author worked in the office for at least a few years
C. it was summer when the author took his job in the office
D. the weather was dry when the author first saw the tree
5. What advice does the author intend to give us?
A. Treasure what we've owned.
B. Look before you leap.
C. Treat everything calmly.
D. Never forget the past.
