题型:阅读理解 题类:常考题 难易度:普通
浙江省浙南名校联盟2020-2021学年高一上学期英语期中联考试卷(含听力音频)
I'm still not sure how I got talked into it, but last year I agreed to throw a New Year's Eve party. It took me days to prepare. Then there were lists to be made and shopping to be done in the crowded supermarket. After shopping, I really wanted to have a rest, but I hurried to make food in the kitchen.
The night before the party, my husband helped me set up tables. I felt pleased. On the morning of the party, I woke to the sun shining. Everything was ready. It was going to be a lovely evening.
At 4:00 pm, my husband was working in his company and would be home in an hour. At 5:00 pm, I texted him, "Are you on your way? Everyone will be here in an hour." He replied, "I'll be held up here for a few minutes. Sorry." At 5:45. pm, I texted him again. He answered, "Sorry. I'm still tied up." I was worried I'd be holding the party alone. I kept texting him as guests arrived.
I felt embarrassed and unsure of how to hold the party. By 7:30 pm, stomachs were growling (低声吼叫). We were hungry. So we all sat for dinner, with one empty chair beside me. My husband texted me and promised he would be home before dinner was done.
At 9:30 pm, my husband called, "Honey, I never imagined this could have happened. Things are crazy here. Some employees made mistakes in the numbers of our products. Now we have to recount them all. I'm the manager. Everyone is mad at me because they have to stay instead of being at home with their families."
I realized what the night had been like for my husband. "Will you forgive me?" he asked again. "Yes." I took a breath. "I'm sorry for being impatient. Take your time. Happy New Year." My husband said, "Thank you! Happy New Year!"
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