北京市通州区2014高考英语阅读理解训练（1）及答案
【广东省揭阳市一模】
While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to
his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise.
All day Andrew felt nervous and anxious as he thought about the upcoming
showdown. What if Mr Larchmont refused to grant his request? Andrew had
worked so hard in the last 18 months and landed some great accounts for
Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency. Of course, he deserved a wage
increase.
The thought of walking into Larchmont’s office left Andrew weak in the
knees. Late in the afternoon he was finally courageous enough to approach
his superior. To his delight and surprise, the ever-
frugal（一向节俭的）Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a raise!
Andrew arrived home that evening—despite breaking all city and state speed
limits—to a beautiful table set with their best china, and candles lit. His
wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal including his favorite dishes.
Immediately he figured someone from the office had tipped her off!
Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered note. It was from his
wife. It read: “Congratulations, my love! I knew you’d get the raise! I
prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you. I am so proud of
your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to reflect on how sensitive
and caring Tina was.
After dinner, Andrew was on&nbs