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阅读理解     Twenty-year old Brian, our eldest son, was riding his motorcycle home from work when a drunken driver ran him down. The driver, Ruben Gonzalez, was accused of man-slaughter (过失杀人). For three years we had waited. Now we were to be in court (法庭) in three weeks' time, when the judge would sentence (判决) Gonzalez at last.     "Jeri," our lawyer said,"there is a chance that the judge might delay (延期) Gonzalez's sentence because his boy has a bad heart and may only live six months. Please be prepared." "Prepared for what?" I shouted. "The possibility of Brian's killer going unpunished?"     In the car, I sat in silent agony as my husband Charles drove us home. I believed that the man who had killed my beautiful son should be punished. It might teach others a lesson about drinking and driving. All I wanted was a twenty-month prison term.     On the day of the sentencing, the courtroom was filled with our relatives and friends. When it was time for me to read my statement, I glanced at Mr. Gonzalez and said, "I pray that God will let your boy live. But if you lose him, you will know the feeling we have known losing our son." Then judge Gilroy called Gonzalez forward and pronounced the sentence. Twenty months in prison, to be served immediately.     I just sat there, feeling no relief. The lawyer said we could go if we wished, but I couldn't move. My mind spun all the next day. I said to Charles, "I know this sounds strange after all we've been through, but I feel very strongly that we should ask the court to let Mr. Conzalez be with his son." Relief flooded my husband's face and I knew he felt the same. He picked up the phone and dialed the judge's office. "I hope it's not too late," Charles said.     The next day we were back in the courtroom. Ruben Gonzalez was called forward by judge Gilroy and told that he would be allowed to spend his son's final days with him, after which he would complete a six-month prison term. （1） What had the author and her husband probably waited for? A . Apology from Gonzalez. B . The police arresting Gonzalez. C . The court putting Gonzalez into prison. D . The judge delaying Gonzalez's sentence. （2） What does the underlined word "agony" in paragraph 3 probably mean? A . Doubt. B . Pain. C . Shame. D . Peace. （3） What can we know from the original sentence for Gonzalez? A . It brought much relief to the author. B . It completely met what the author had wanted. C . Gonzalez was slightly punished because of his son. D . The author's statement had a large influence on it. （4） Which of the following can best describe the author and her husband? A . Heartless. B . Undetermined. C . Merciful. D . Honest. 答案： C B B C

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