It annoys Welty that, at 78, her left ear has now given out.

2016年高考英语全国卷3 阅读理解 阅读B 原文

On one of her trips to New York several years ago, Eudora Welty decided to take a couple of New York friends out to dinner.

2016年高考英语全国卷3 阅读理解 阅读B 原文

Sitting on a sofa in her room, Welty, a slim figure in a simple gray dress, looked pleased with this explanation.

2016年高考英语全国卷3 阅读理解 阅读B 原文

Without a second thought, the woman joined the Welty party.

2016年高考英语全国卷3 阅读理解 阅读B 原文