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At last they came to a little river called the Rubicon (卢比孔河).It was the boundary line of Caesar’s Province of Gaul;on the other side of it was Italy.Caesar paused a moment on the bank.He knew that to cross it would be to declare war against Pompey and the Roman Senate;it would involve all Rome in a fearful battle，the end of which no man could foresee. But he did not hesitate long.He gave the word，and rode boldly across the shallow stream. “We have crossed the Rubicon，” he cried as he reached the farther shore.“There is now no turning back.” Soon the news was carried to Rome “Caesar has crossed the Rubicon” and there was great fear among those who had planned to destroy him.Pompey’s soldiers deserted him and hurried to join themselves to Caesar’s army.The Rome senators and their friends made ready to escape from the city. “Caesar has crossed the Rubicon!” was shouted along the roads and byways leading to Rome;and the country people turned out to meet and hail with joy the conquering hero. The word was carried a second time to the city “Caesar has crossed the Rubicon” and the wild fight began.Senators and public officers left everything behind and hurried away to seek safety with Pompey.On foot，on horseback，in litters，in carriages，they fled for their lives—all because Caesar had crossed the Rubicon.Pompey was unable to protect them.He hurried to the seacoast，and，with all who were able to accompany him，sailed away to Greece. Caesar was the master of Rome. 60.Which of the following can NOT be used to describe Caesar’s army? A.Enthusiastic in the march. B.Not afraid of tiredness. C.Brave in the march. D.Eager to be great leaders. 61.According to the passage，crossing the Rubicon meant all of the following EXCEPT that________. A.Caesar declared war against Pompey and the Roman Senate B.Caesar would involve all Rome in the battle C.Caesar would be defeated in the war D.Caesar was determined to carry out the battle 62.What happened when the news was first carried to Rome that Caesar had crossed the Rubicon? A.The people who had been against Caesar felt very frightened. B.The people who had turned traitor to Caesar were wild with joy. C.The public officers and soldiers fought bravely against Caesar. (责任编辑：admin) |