Cleveland Indians fans surrounded their teams stadium and crowded into bars and restaurants across the city to celebrate Wednesday's win over the Baltimore Orioles that put Cleveland in the World Series. In the celebration that went into the early hours on Thursday, crowds on foot and in cars converged on their team's stadium in a massive display of loyalty to the team. It wil be Cleveland's second appearance in the World Series in three years. The Indians, who have not won a World Series since 1948, lost to the Atlanta Braves in1995.

1. Why were the fans so happy ?
(A) Their team won the World Series. 　(B) They like bars and restaurants. 　(C) The Indians won an important game. 　(D) The stadium was crowded.
2. Where did a large crowd gather ?
(A) In Baltimore. 　(B) At the stadium. 　(C) In cars. 　(D) On Thursday.
3. What was the purpose of the gathering ?
(A) To cheer for the Orioles. 　(B) To demonstrate team loyalty. 　(C) To celebrate all night. 　(D) To surround the stadium.
4. How many times has Cleveland won the World Series since 1948 ?
(A) Twice in three years. 　(B) 1995. 　(C) Never. 　(D) Once.

正解

1.  (C)
2.  (B)
3.  (B)
4.  (C)

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