A small plane had some trouble with its engine while still in the high sky.

　　　 The pilot knew that there was nothing he could do to keep the plane long in the air. So he rushed back to where his passengers sat and explained the dangerous situation. In the end he said, “I’m a married man with two small children. I’m sorry to tell you that there are only three parachutes(降落傘) in the plane.” And with that he took up one and jumped out.

　　　 One of the passengers reacted quickly. “I’m a great statesman(政治家)!” he said. “I’ve a very bright brain and the world can’t do without me!” And with that he jumped out too.

　　　 The other two passengers, an old man and a young soldier, were quiet for a moment. “Son,” the man said, “I’m old and have lived a full life. I’m ready to meet my God.”

　　　 “You’ll have to give up that,” the young man said, smiling. “The world’s smartest man just jumped out with my backpack.”

66. What can we say about the statesman?

A. Clever but unlucky.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Stupid but lucky.

C. Selfless.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. A great man.

67. The pilot told the passengers that ________.

A. there were three people in his family　　　　

B. it was dangerous for them to take his plane

C. he was sorry for what had happened　　　　

D. there were not enough parachutes for them all

68. By saying “I’m ready to meet my God.” the old man meant ________.

A. he didn’t want to die　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

B. God would come and save him

C. the young man could use the last parachute

D. the young man should give him the last parachute

69. According to the passage, who would be sure to lose his life?

A. The pilot.　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. The old man.　　　　　

C. The young solider. D. The great statesman.

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