四、阅读理解。（2025·江苏盐城期中）
Very soon after Roberta wrote to the old gentleman, the three children were walking through the tunnel when they heard a cry.
The children ran deeper into the tunnel. Before long, they found a boy. He was lying on the ground.
“What happened?” Roberta asked him.
“I’m Jim. I was walking through the tunnel when I fell over. I think I’ve broken my leg.” “The 11:15 train is coming soon,” Peter said. “We must get you out of here.”
“I’ve been here for two hours,” the boy said. “I was on my way to the station to catch the train. It’s quicker through the tunnel than along the road.”
“It’s also more dangerous,” Roberta said.
Peter said, “We’ve got to get you out.” Then Peter and Phyllis helped Jim up. It was a difficult journey, but the children got there before the 11:15 train did. Finally, a signalman helped them and took Jim to Peter’s home.
Mother called for a doctor and helped Jim rest. The doctor said Jim needed to stay in bed for at least a month. “Can he stay with us?” Peter said. “We’d love to have a friend of our own age.” “Sure,” said Mother.
A few days later, Jim’s grandfather came to take Jim home. The children were surprised to see him. “You’re our old gentleman!” they exclaimed.
“That’s right,” he said. “And I got your letter, Roberta.” “What letter?” Mother asked.
“Roberta wrote to me about her father,” the old gentleman said. “I was not surprised by what she said. I have thought for a long time that he couldn’t have done such a terrible thing. It was not possible that a guilty（有罪的） man could have such wonderful children. I think I can help you. Your father will soon be free again.”
Two weeks later, their father came back home.
—Taken from The Railway Children
(
B
)1. Why did Jim choose to go through the tunnel instead of going along the road?
A. Because he wanted to meet the three children there.
B. Because it was a quicker way to get to the station.
C. Because the road was closed that day.
D. Because he liked the excitement of walking through tunnels.
(
D
)2. The old gentleman believed that their father was not guilty because
.
A. blood is always thicker than water
B. parents’ heart is the happy land of children
C. parents’ love is as deep and broad as the sea
D. parents’ behaviours are like a mirror to children
(
A
)3. Which is the correct order?
①They took Jim to Peter’s home. ②Jim fell down and broke his leg.
③The old gentleman came to get Jim. ④A doctor was invited by Peter’s mother.
⑤Jim walked through the tunnel to catch the train.
A. ⑤②①④③ B. ⑤④③①② C. ③④②①⑤ D. ④③②①⑤
(
B
)4. What can we infer（推断） from the passage?
A. Jim was not badly hurt according to the doctor.
B. Mother had no idea about the letter by Roberta.
C. Jim and Peter were old friends.
D. Peter and Phyllis were strong enough to help Jim up without any help.
