Questions and Answers: Give a brief answer to each of the following questions in English.“ ‘My boy!’ said the old gentleman, leaning over the desk. Oliver stated at the sound. He might be excused for doing so, for the words were kindly said, and strange sounds frighten one. He trembled violently, and burst into tears.”（from Charles Dickens’
Oliver Twist）
Explain why Oliver Twist started first, then trembled violently and burst into tears when the words were “kindly” said.
【正确答案】：
THE BOY STARTED AT THE WORDS BECAUSE KIND WORDS WERE NOT EXPECTED; IT IS(WAS,MUST BE )THE FIRST TIME IN ALL HIS LIFE THAT OLIVER TWIST HAD EVER BEEN ―KINDLY GREETED; STRANGE SOUNDS MAY PREDICT ANOTHER SUFFERING /MISFORTUNE/TORTURE. 
【题目解析】：男孩听了这话吓了一跳，因为没人指望他会说些好听的话；;这是(过去是，现在一定是)奥利弗·特威斯特有生以来第一次受到亲切的欢迎。奇怪的声音可能预示着另一种痛苦/不幸/折磨。
