2017年湖北省考博英语联考阅读理解真题及解析（非英语专业）Part I Reading Comprehension (40 points)Direction: There are 5 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEETQuestions 1-4 are based on the following passage:In February of 2005, Phil Belfiore was teaching his seventh-grade students how to write a poem intentionally copying the style of the Robert frost's “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”. He liked the sample that he had written for them, so he recorded it on his home answering machine: “Whose phone this is I think you know/I cannot answer it now though/So state your name, be very clear/I'll call you back when I get home.”.That act would lead to one of the most unusual friendships of his life.When Phil and his family returned to Maryland from Easter vacation, he listened to his voice messages. One gentleman caller apologized for dialing the wrong number. But he added, he'd heartily enjoyed the poem. Phil laughed and thought nothing more of it, until the phone rang a few days later.“I recognized the voice immediately," recalls Phil, now 57. "He said that he was sorry to bother me, but he was calling to hear the poem again.”The two men talked. John Thompson, a veteran now 73, lived in Cheyenne Wyoming. It turned out that his brother, David's phone number was different from Phil's by one digit, thus the wrong number. "Before hanging up, I told him to call back anytime whether to hear more of the poem or just to talk” recalls Phil.That was 11 years ago. They’ve spoken on the phone a few times a month ever since. John initiates most calls, but Phil will ring if a while has passed. "We seem to always connect when there's been a big sports event.” Phil says.The men discuss football and family. John will talk excitedly about his past life or update Phil on folks he has been in touch with. “Slowly over the years our conversations have grown much more personal,” says Phil. "We talk primarily about Johns health, and love life. Also our relatives, hobbies, and whatever else comes up. Sometimes we just talk for a minute to see how the other is doing."Like old friends? "I ask eagerly. I'm trying to understand from Phil what draws these mento each other. "We are old friends.”, Phil says.No need to over think it. John, who over 11 years has shared a little of himself at a time, has woven himself into the fabric of Phil’s life. I call John and find him an engaging storyteller with an exceptional memory. He tells me stories of his childhood visiting Capitol Hill.In the years since, John and Phil have planned to meet twice, but circumstances conspired against them. Neither minds this latest "haven't'". They haven't gone to a game together, had a cup of coffee together, or sat on the other's sofa. Their friendship is based on the simple act of picking up the phone. It's as simple, and as extraordinary, as that.1.Who composed the verse on the Phil's home answering machine?A. Phil Belfiore
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