IV. 阅读理解。认真阅读下列两篇短文，每篇短文后有5个问题，根据短文的内容从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择一个正确答案，并在答题纸上将所选答案的字母涂黑。（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）

　　Read the two passages and answer the questions.(10 points)

　　Passage 1

　　Years age, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. The widowed elderly man looked on with satisfaction as his only child became an experienced art collector. The son’s trained eye and sharp business mind made his father smile with pride as they dealt with art collectors around the world.

　　A few weeks after his son joined the army, the elderly man received a telegram informing him that his beloved son was missing in action. The art collector anxiously awaited more news, fearing he would never see his son again. Shortly afterwards his fears were confirmed. The young man died while rushing a fellow soldier to safety. Heart-broken and lonely, the old man faced the upcoming Christmas holidays with sadness. The joy of the season—a season that he and his son had so looked forward to in the past—would no longer visit his house.

　　On Christmas morning, the depressed old man was visited by a soldier with a large package in his hand. The soldier introduced himself as his son’s friend. “I was the one he was rescuing when he died,” he told the old man. As the two began to talk, the soldier mentioned how the man’s son had told everyone of his—and his father’s—love of fine artwork. “I’m also an artist,” said the soldier, “and I want to give you this.” As the old man began to unwrap the package, paper gave way to reveal a portrait of the man’s son. Though the world would never consider it a work of talent, the painting showed the young man’s face in striking detail.

　　Overcome with emotion, the old man thanked the soldier, promising to hang the portrait above the fireplace. After the soldier departed, the old man set about his task. As he promised, the painting went above the fireplace, pushing aside thousands of dollars worth of paintings. And then the old man sat in his chair and spent Christmas gazing at the gift. In the days that followed, the man learned that his son had rescued dozens of wounded soldiers before a bullet killed him. As stories of his son’s bravery continued to reach him, fatherly pride and satisfaction began to ease his grief. The painting of his son became his most prized possession. He told his neighbors it was the greatest gift he had ever received.

　　The following spring, the old man was ill and passed away. The art world was looking forward to an auction(拍卖) on Christmas Day, where, according to the will of the old man, all of his art works would be sold.

　　The day finally arrived and art collectors from around the world gathered to bid(竞价) on some of the world’s most spectacular paintings. Dreams could be fulfilled this day; greatness could be achieved as some people could say, “I have the greatest collection.” The auction began with a painting that was not on any museum list. It was the painting of the old man’s son. The auctioneer asked for an opening bid, but the room was silent.

　　“Who’ll open the bidding with $100?” he asked. Moments passed in silence. Then from the back of the room came, “Who cares about that painting? It’s just a picture of his son. Let’s get on to the good ones.” More voices echoed in agreement. “No, we have to sell this one first,” replied the auctioneer. “Now who’ll take the son?” Finally, a friend of the old man spoke, “Will you take $10 for the painting? That’s all I have.” “Will anyone go higher?” called the auctioneer. After more silence he said, “Going once, going twice … Gone!” The gavel(槌) fell. Cheers filled the room and someone shouted, “Now we can get on with it and bid on those treasures!”

　　The auctioneer looked at the audience and announced that the auction was over. Disbelief quieted the room. Then someone spoke up, “What do you mean? We didn’t come here for a portrait of some old man’s son! What about all of the other paintings? There are millions of dollars worth of artwork here. We demand an explanation!” The auctioneer replied, “It’s very simple. According to the will of the father, whoever takes the son … gets it all.”

　　51. Which of the following indicates the father’s emotional change concerning the news about his son?

　　A. pride—fear—shock—depression

　　B. disappointment—sadness—loneliness—satisfaction

　　C. anxiety—grief—loneliness—pride

　　D. astonishment—comfort—grief—depression

　　52. Which of the following is NOT true about the son?

　　A. The art works he and his father had collected were valuable.

　　B. A close relationship with his father was what he desired.

　　C. He was successful in business as an art collector.

　　D. He was a hero admired by his fellow soldiers.

　　53. The old man hung the portrait of his son above the fireplace because .

　　A. he expected a high price for it

　　B. he treasured it more than anything else

　　C. it was a well-known painting

　　D. it was painted by his son’s friend

　　54. When the auction finally came on Christmas Day, nobody expected that .

　　A. some paintings were not on any museum list

　　B. so many people with dreams would come to it

　　C. a rich man offered only $10 for the portrait of the son

　　D. the portrait of the son was the first and the only painting to be bid on

　　55. The best title for the story is .

　　A. A Father’s Love

　　B. A Soldier’s Bravery

　　C. A Masterpiece of Art

　　D. An Auction of Artwork