Two good friends, Sam and Jason, met with a car
accident on their way home one night. The next morning, Sam woke up blind. His
legs were broken. The doctor, Mr Lee was standing by his bed, looking at him
with a thoughtful expression. When he saw Sam awake, he asked, “How are you
feeling, Sam?” Sam smiled and said, “Not bad, Doctor. Thank you for doing the
operation.” Mr Lee was moved by Sam. When he was leaving, Sam said, “Please
don’t tell Jason about it.” “... OK.” Mr Lee replied.
Months later when Jason’s wounds (伤) healed, Sam was still very weak. Neither
could he see or walk. What he could do was just stay in his wheelchair all day
long. At first, Jason stayed with him for a few days. But days later, Jason
felt very discouraged and embarrassed to spend time staying with a disabled man
like Sam. So he went to see Sam less and less. He made new friends. From then
on, he didn’t go to visit Sam any more. Sam didn’t have any family or friends
other than Jason. He felt very sad.
Things went from bad to worse. Sam died a year later.
When Jason came, Mr Lee gave a letter to him. It was from Sam. In the letter
Sam said, “Dear Jason, I am disabled. But I want you to be a healthy man. So I
gave my eyes to you so that you can enjoy life as a healthy man. Now you have
new friends. I’m glad to see that you are as healthy and happy as usual. I’m
glad you live a happy life. You are always my best friend ... ... Sam”. When he
finished reading the letter , Mr Lee said, “I have promised that I will keep
this a secret until Sam is gone. Now you know it.” Jason stood there. Tears ran
down his face.
1. Why did Sam thanked the doctor?
A.Because the
doctor was very friendly to him.
B.Because the
doctor took good care of him.
C.Because the
doctor saved his eyes.
D.Because the
doctor kept the secret for him.
2. Which of the following happened according to the
order of time?
a. Jason felt very discouraged to stay with
Sam.
b. Jason lost his eyes in an accident.
c. Sam donated his eyes to
Jason.
d. Jason didn’t go to visit Sam any more.
e. Sam died and Jason knew the
truth.
A.dacbe B.dcbea C.bcade D.bcdae
3.The underlined word “healed” in the second paragraph
is closest in the meaning to “__________”.
A.recovered B.hurt C.failed D.disappeared
4. It can be inferred from the passage that Sam was__________.
A.kind-hearted
and helpful
B.discouraged
and outgoing
C.optimistic
and humorous
D.enthusiastic
and curious