【题目】Johnny Appleseed was the name given to John Chapman. He planted large numbers of apple trees in what was the American wilderness two hundred years ago. Chapman grew trees and supplied apple seeds to settlers in the middle western Great Lakes area. Two centuries later, some of those trees still produce fruit.
Chapman planted with thoughts about future markets for his crops. His trees often grew in land near settlements. He often sold his apple seeds to settlers. Sometimes, he gave away trees to needy settlers.
Johnny Appleseed looked like someone who was poor and had no home. Yet he was a successful businessman. He used his money to improve his apple business and help other people. He was famous for his gentleness and bravery. Both settlers and native Americans liked him. Everywhere he traveled, he was welcomed.
During his travels, some families asked Johnny to join them for a meal. He would never sit down until he was sure that their children had enough to eat. He believed that it was wrong to kill and eat any creature for food. He believed that the soil produced everything necessary for humans.
Another time, he was trapped in the wilderness during a severe snowstorm. He found shelter in an old tree that had fallen to the ground. In the tree, he discovered a mother bear and her cubs. He did not interfere with the animals, and left before they knew he was there.
It is estimated that, during his lifetime, he planted enough trees to cover an area of about two hundred sixty thousand square kilometers. Over time, some adults said they remembered receiving presents from Johnny Appleseed when they were children.
In 1845, John Chapman became sick and developed pneumonia during a visit to Fort Wayne. He died in the home of a friend, William Worth. Chapman was seventy years old. He was buried near Fort Wayne. The marker(碑文)over his burial place reads, “ ”
【1】For what purpose did Chapman plant the apple trees?
A. To sell apples as a business.
B. To provide food for settlers.
C. To take up land for himself.
D. To show how to grow trees.
【2】【改编】What was John Chapman famous for ?
A. Selling apple seeds.
B. Gentleness and bravery.
C. Travelling and exploring.
D. Offering help to people in trouble.
【3】How was Chapman’s money used according to the text?
A. Given to other people.
B. Spent developing other business.
C. Devoted to improving apple business.
D. Used on his career and helping others.
【4】Which can be the proper marker in the blank?
A. He lived for the poor. B. He lived for animals.
C. He lived for his business. D. He lived for others.
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【1】A
【2】C
【3】D
【4】D
【解析】
试题分析：John Chapman 用卖苹果的钱改善生意，还帮助穷人。他喜欢旅游，所到之处经常受到欢迎，因为他的善良和勇敢。
【1】细节理解题。由第二段Chapman planted with thoughts about future markets for his crops. 得出, Chapman栽苹果树是为了将来做出售苹果的生意。选A。
【2】细节理解题。根据He was famous for his gentleness and bravery. 可知，他以慷慨和勇敢而著称。选C。
【3】细节理解题。Chapman的钱一些用于改善他的苹果生意, 另一些用来帮助别人。由第三段He used his money to improve his apple business and help other people. 可知选D。
【4】推理判断题。综合全文讲述的关于Chapman的事迹可以看出, 他的一生是助人为乐的一生, 是无私的一生, 他去世后人们在他墓碑上的题词应突出这一点, 故D项正确。