1. (2020七上·深圳期中) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C 和D 项中, 选出最佳选项。

Bill is my friend. One day, I ask him to help me clean my garden. After half a day's hard work, he is ready to go home. But there is something wrong with his car

When we arrive, he invites me to meet his family. When we walk to the front door, he stops at a small tree and touches the tree with two hands. He looks sad and tired.

After opening the door, he has an amazing change. With a big smile on his face, he hugs his two children and gives his wife a kiss.

When I am at his home, his wife gives me a cup of tea. After drinking the tea, I walk to my car with him. We pass the tree and I ask him why he did that before he got into his house.

"Oh, that's my trouble tree. I know I may have troubles sometimes. But one thing's for sure, I shouldn't bring these troubles to my wife and children, there aren't nearly as many as I remember leaving in the tree the night before, " he says.

1. （1） What happens to Bill when he wants to go home?

   A . He is in a traffic accident. B . He can't find his toolbox. C . No one can drive him home. D . There is something wrong with his car.
3. （2） Why does Bill feel sad when he stands in front of the tree?

   A . Because he forgets to buy presents for his children. B . Because he has some troubles. C . Because he misses his children very much. D . Because he doesn't have much money to buy a new car.
5. （3） How many people are there in Bill's family?

   A . Three. B . Four. C . Five. D . Six.
7. （4） What does Bill NOT do when he gets home?

   A . Hug his children. B . Kiss his wife. C . Smile at his family. D . Provide his friend with a cup of tea.
9. （5） What's the best title for the passage?

   A . A Trouble Tree. B . A Strange Friend. C . A Poor Man. D . A Happy Family.