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In a room at Texas Children Cancer Center in Houston, eight-year-old Simran Jatar lay in bed with a drip (点滴) above her to fight her bone cancer. Over her bald (秃的) head, she wore a pink hat that matched her clothes. But the third grader’s cheery dressing didn’t mask her pain and weary eyes.
Then a visitor showed up. “Do you want to write a song?” asked Anita Kruse, 49, rolling a cart equipped with an electronic keyboard, a microphone and speakers. Simran stared. “Have you ever written a poem?” Anita Kruse continued. “Well, yes,” Simran said.
Within minutes, Simran was reading her poem into the microphone. “Some bird soaring through the sky,” she said softly. “Imagination in its head…” Anita Kruse added piano music, a few warbling (鸣, 唱) birds, and finally the girl’s voice. Thirty minutes later, she presented Simran with a CD of her first recorded song.
That was the beginning of Anita Kruse’s project, Purple Songs Can Fly, one that has helped more than 125 young patients write and record songs. As a composer and pianist who had performed at the hospital, Kruse said that the idea of how she could help “came in one flash”.
The effect on the kids has been great. One teenage girl, curling (蜷缩) in pain in her wheelchair, stood unaided to dance to a hip-hop song she had written. A 12-year-old boy with Hodgkin’s disease who rarely spoke surprised his doctors with a song he called I Can Make It.
“My time with the kids is heartbreaking because of the severity of their illnesses,” says Anita Kruse. “But they also make you happy, when the children are smiling, excited to share their CD with their families.”
Simran is now an active sixth grader and cancer-free. From time to time, she and her mother listen to her song, Always Remembering, and they always remember the “really sweet and nice and loving” lady who gave them a shining moment in the dark hour.
1.Simran Jatar lay in bed in hospital because ______.
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A．most of her hair had fallen out |
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B．she was receiving treatment for cancer |
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C．she felt depressed and quit from school |
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D．she was suffering from a pain in her back |
2.What do we know about Anita Kruse’s project?
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A．It helps young patients record songs. |
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B．It is supported by singers and patients. |
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C．It aims to replace the medical treatment. |
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D．It offers patients chances to realize their dreams. |
3.What does the case of a 12-year-old boy suggest?
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A．Most children are naturally fond of music. |
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B．He was brave enough to put up performance. |
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C．The project has positive effect on young patients. |
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D．Singing is the best way to treat some illnesses. |
4.What is probably the best title for the passage?
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A．Purple Songs Can Fly |
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B．Singing Can Improve Health |
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C．A Shining Moment in Life |
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D．A Kind Woman—Anita Kruse |
It all started at the beginning of this term. At first, Carmen wasn’t really sure what was happening. In class, she had to squint (眯眼) to see the blackboard clearly. As it got worse, she became more and more worried. It was important for her to see the notes and homework the teacher wrote on the board.
In class, she asked for a desk that was closer to the blackboard. One day, her teacher said, “Carmen, I’ve noticed you squinting a lot. Are you having trouble seeing the board?” Carmen shook her head. “I’m fine, Mrs. Cruz.”
At home, she had to sit closer and closer to the television. Her mother noticed her squinting as she watched her favorite shows.
“Tomorrow I will go to see a doctor,” she said firmly. Three days later, Carmen had new glasses. She was told to wear them all the time. “All of the kids at school will think I am a nerd (书呆子)，” she said. “You look just as beautiful with those glasses on as you do without them,” her mother said. But Carmen didn’t believe her.
The next day, Carmen kept the glasses in her pocket as she walked into the schoolyard. Suddenly, she heard her friend Theresa shout. “What’s wrong?” she asked.
“My silver ring is gone!” Theresa cried. Carmen could tell that Theresa was very upset. They all looked for the ring in the grassy area of the playground.
Carmen realized that she could search better if she could see better. She took the glasses out of her pocket and put them on. Everything looked so different! So clear! And a glimmer (微光) of silver caught her eye.
“Here it is,” she shouted. “Thanks Carmen,” Theresa said. “I didn’t know you wore glasses. They look great!” “Thanks,” Carmen replied shyly.
As they walked back toward the school building, two more girls praised her glasses. Carmen smiled. “Maybe wearing glasses won’t be so bad after all,” she thought.
1.According to the text, Carmen_________.
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A．doesn’t like doing homework |
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B．often tells lies to her teacher |
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C．cares how well she does in lesson |
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D．has trouble getting along with her classmates |
2.When Carmen wore glasses for the first time, she felt________.
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A．sad |
B．pleased |
C．surprised |
D．disappointed |
3.What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?
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A．Other girls expect to have new glasses. |
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B．Carmen will get used to wearing glasses. |
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C．Wearing glasses will make Carmen look beautiful. |
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D．Carmen hopes to receive more comments on her glasses. |
4.The purpose of the text is to tell readers__________.
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A．how to protect their eyes |
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B．never to make fun of others |
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C．things aren’t always as bad as we expect |
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D．it is necessary to give a hand to those in trouble |