Question

Almost everyone knows Garfield. He is a fun?loving cat in comic strips (连环漫画).

Most people like to read about this cute cat. But who made Garfield? Jim Davis did. When Jim was a young boy, he was sick for a long time. He had to stay in bed. He wanted to do something, so he drew pictures. Jim's pictures made people laugh.

When Jim put words with his pictures, people laughed harder. He started making comic strips.

Jim read other comic strips. He saw there were a lot of dogs in the comics, but no cats.

That's how he got the idea for Garfield.

Jim lived in Indiana with 25 cats. These cats helped him get his ideas for the things Garfield does. But Garfield is a special cat！Garfield isn't afraid of dogs. He likes to kick Odie, the dog in his comic strips. Sometimes Garfield is bad, but it always acts in a funny way.

Jim had fun writing about Garfield's stories. He also spent time drawing Garfield's action. This careful work had made Garfield popular. Now there are comic strips, posters, books, and even TV shows about the funny Garfield.

1.Which of the following about young Jim Davis is TRUE?

A. He drew best pictures in his class. B. He got ill in bed for a long time.

C. He was a bored boy. D. He kept many dogs.

2.Where did Jim get ideas for the things Garfield does?

A. From cats in the hospital.

B. From the 25 cats he lived with.

C. From dogs which most cats are afraid of.

D. From other novel writers.

3.What made people laugh?

A. Jim's words said to others. B. Jim's dogs in his comics.

C. Jim's pictures with words. D. Jim's idea for Garfield.

4.Why is Garfield a special cat?

A. He is afraid of mice. B. He likes to draw pictures.

C. He likes to play with mice. D. He isn't afraid of dogs.

5.Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

A. Jim Davis and Garfield B. Garfield and Dogs

C. Garfield's 25 Cats D. Jim Davis and His 25 Cats

Answer 1