1. (2022九上·舟山开学考)  阅读理解

Mr. Clarke hated to do the housework. He wouldn't stay at home on weekends. As his wife always told him to do some washing or cleaning, or he had to cook for his family. So he always made some excuses(借口) on Friday evenings. 

Recently Mr. Clarke was interested in playing cards, but he was afraid to let his wife know. So every Sunday afternoon he brought some fish home. It made his wife happy and she never asked where he spent his weekends. 

One Saturday morning, Mr. Clarke left home at 7 o'clock. He took a bus and got off at a stop near a small town. His friends were waiting for him in a small hotel. They played cards there. Mr. Clarke didn't go home until 7 o'clock on Sunday evening. He went in the shop near the bus stop as usual. As soon as the shopkeeper saw him, the man said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Clarke. I have no fish today. What about some chicken legs?" "Don't be silly!" said Mr. Clarke, "I can't tell my wife that I have fished some chicken legs, can I?"

1. （1） Mr. Clarke didn't want to stay at home on weekends because____. 

   A . he wouldn't do any housework B . he didn't love his wife C . he was very busy D . he wanted to stay in a hotel
3. （2） What was Mr. Clarke interested in?

   A . Fishing. B . Playing cards. C . Shopping. D . Swimming.
5. （3） How long was Mr. Clarke away from his home?

   A . About 24 hours. B . About 36 hours. C . About 48 hours. D . About 72 hours.
7. （4） Mr. Clarke played cards with his friends ____. 

   A . at home B . in a shop C . in a hotel D . at hospital