Steve Morris was not a typical child.But when he was nine,his to be typical was very strong.Of all the people Steve remembered,one woman,his primary-school teacher,Mrs Beneduci, in his mind.Mrs Beneduci was a wise person.She realized that mere words to a kid not carry much weight.So instead,with the secret aid of a little mouse,she found a to show Steve his real talent.

One day Mrs Beneduci began her with the question: who was Abraham Lincoln? Amy was required to answer it.She said in a voice,“Uh ...he,uh,had a beard.” The students burst into .“Steve?” said the teacher.Steve stood up and confidently,“He was the 16th President of the United States.”

with Steve’s performance,the teacher then added that Abraham Lincoln had been President during the Civil War … Then she stopped, she was listening to something.It sounded like a mouse.The little girls screamed.Some stood on their chairs.Mrs Beneduci tried to the students down,and asked Steve to find the poor little creature.

Steve sat straight up in his chair and asked everybody to be .In the sudden stillness he raised his head,hesitated for a moment,and to the wastebasket.“He’s right over there!” said Steve .“I can hear him!”

And so he was: a frightened little mouse that was beneath the wastepaper,hoping to go .Nature gave him a remarkable pair of to make up for his blindness.In the heart of small,sightless Steve a pride was born,and that pride is with him still. the incident,Mrs Beneduci would continue to his talent,and she always reminded Steve of the little mouse.

A little mouse gave a small boy .Steve Morris is now a singer who is popular all over the world.

1.A.limit B.desire C.direction D.courage

2.A.stands out B.turns up C.gets through D.gives away

3.A.will B.shall C.might D.must

4.A.control B.chance C.power D.choice

5.A.rest B.holiday C.study D.class

6.A.low B.proud C.long D.wide

7.A.tears B.laughter C.cheers D.applause

8.A.decided B.predicted C.answered D.required

9.A.Satisfied B.Confused C.Thrilled D.Surprised

10.A.even when B.so that C.just because D.as though

11.A.calm B.lie C.keep D.settle

12.A.relaxed B.anxious C.quiet D.active

13.A.pointed B.walked C.fell D.rushed

14.A.slowly B.proudly C.carefully D.luckily

15.A.running B.escaping C.fighting D.struggling

16.A.undiscovered B.unexplained C.untreated D.unhurt

17.A.arms B.hands C.legs D.ears

18.A.Before B.In C.After D.For

19.A.test B.encourage C.inspect D.feel

20.A.excitement B.patience C.warmth D.confidence

When I was growing up, I was unhappy to be seen with my father. He was disabled and quite short. He used to walk together with me and his hand was on my arm for balance. At this time, people would look at us strangely. I was afraid to look at others but he never cares.

It was difficult to coordinate our steps — his slow, mine impatient. But each time, he always said, “You set the pace, I'll follow you.”

He never talked about himself as a disabled man and nor did he envy other people’s good fortune or health. What he looked for in others was a “good heart” — a good heart in man.

Now that I am older, I believe that is a right standard to judge people, even though I still don’t know exactly what a “good heart” is. But I know the times when I don’t have it. Unable to take part in many activities, my father still tried to participate in some way. When I played ball, he “played” it too. When I joined the Navy, he “joined” too. He often introduced me, saying “This is my son, but it is also me, and I could have done this if things had been different.”

He has been gone many years, but I am so sorry for my unwillingness to walk with him. I never told him how I regretted it. I think of him often when I complain about small affairs and when I don’t have a “good heart ”. At such times, I want to put my hand on his arm and say, “You set the pace, I'll try to follow you. ”

1.The author felt unhappy walking with his father because ______.

A. he was pitiful for his father’s disability

B. it was easy for them to walk together

C. he didn’t want others to know he had a disabled father

D. his father often blamed him

2.In his father’s view, the most important quality a good person should have is ______.

A. excellent health B. a good heart

C. smart hands D. beautiful appearance

3.What does the underlined word “coordinate” mean?

A.行走 B.协调 C. 抚平 D. 暂停

4.According to the last paragraph, by saying “You set the pace. I will try to follow you.” the author means that ______.

A. he will follow father’s standards of being a good man

B. his father didn’t participate in any activities

C. he is glad to walk on his own

D. he still cares more about the appearance

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