1. (2018高一下·上高期末) 阅读理解

    Alexander John Jordan was born in Madison, Wisconsin in 1914. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Wisconsin. After about one year of college, Alex dropped out.

    Alex then went from job to job. He drove a taxi and worked for Royavac. He also worked for his father's construction company, where Alex got his basic knowledge of construction.

    In the 1940s, Alex discovered Deer Shelter Rock and began having small picnics on the top of the rock. He then started bringing his tent and camping out. One night, his tent got blown away and from that day, Alex decided he wanted to build something more stable. That was the beginning of his dreams. Alex started off by renting the rock and a bit of land around it from a local farmer. He first built a small studio with a fireplace. Then Alex, with his parents' help, bought 240 acres of land, so he could build as he pleased. What took shape on and around Deer Shelter Rock was truly a wonderful achievement. More wonderful still is the fact that he built much of the original house by himself, carrying the materials up the 75-foot-high rock.

    As curiosity grew surrounding his project, more and more people came to visit the House on the Rock. Alex decided to charge people 50 cents to visit, thinking that would drive them away; however, people gladly paid the fee. In 1960, Alex decided to open the House on the Rock to the public. This increased the interest and the crowds grew. All of the money taken in over the years was put directly back into the House. Alex was devoted to the House on the Rock. It was his life and dream.

1. （1） Which of the following statements is true?

   A . Alex bought the land by himself to build the house. B . Alex learned about construction working for Royovac. C . The house Alex built was 75 feet high. D . Alex didn't finish his college education.
3. （2） Why did Alex charge people for a visit at first?

   A . Because he was in heavy debt. B . Because he wanted to earn much money. C . Because he was disturbed by visitors. D . Because he needed money to repair his house.
5. （3） According to the passage, what do you think of Alexander?

   A . Optimistic and well-educated. B . Creative and ambitious. C . Curious and faithful. D . Cooperative and dependable.
7. （4） What can we know from the last paragraph?

   A . The number of visitors increased despite the charge. B . People lost their curiosity about the house gradually. C . All the money taken in over the years was piled in the house. D . Alex spent his rest life in the House on the Rock.