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"Can I see my baby?" the happy new mother asked. When the baby was lying in her arms and she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped(喘气). The doctor turned quickly and looked out of the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears.
Time proved that the baby's hearing was perfect. It was only his appearance that was imperfect. When he rushed home from school one day and threw himself into his mother's arms, she sighed, knowing that his life was to be unfortunate. He cried out the tragedy, A boy, a big boy… called me a freak(怪人).
He grew up, handsome. A favourite with his fellow students, he might have been class president, but for that. He developed a gift, a talent for literature and music. “But you might communicate with other young people,” his mother blamed him, but he felt a kindness in her heart.
Two years went by. One day, his father said to the son, “You're going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it's a secret.” The operation was a brilliant success, and a new person emerged.
Later he married and entered the diplomatic service. One day, he asked his father, “Who gave me the ears? Who gave me so much? I could never do enough for him or her.” “ I do not believe you could,” said the father, “but the agreement was that you are not to know… not yet.”
The years kept their secret, but the day did come. He stood with his father over his mother's casket, Slowly. Tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish brown hair to reveal the mother had no outer ears
“Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut,” his father whispered, gently, “and nobody ever thought Mother less beautiful, did they?”
(1)Why did Mother gasp when she saw her newborn baby?
A.Because her son had a tiny face.
B.Because she saw her son crying
C.Because her son was born imperfect
D.Because her son was in her arms
(2)Which word can describe Mother's feeling when the son threw himself into her arms?
A.Nervous
B.Sympathetic
C.Proud
D.Angry
(3)Who gave the son the ears?
A.A doctor
B.His father
C.His mother
D.A stranger
(4)The underlined word “reveal” in the last but one paragraph means “_______”
A.see
B.show
C.find
D.search
(5)The best title for the passage would be______.
A.Mother's hair
B.An unforgettable memory
C.Who gave me the ears?
D.Who is my best respectable person?

【答案】
(1)C
(2)B
(3)C
(4)B
(5)C
【解析】 一个男孩因为天生没有外耳而被同伴嘲笑,为了儿子的未来,妈妈毅然把自己的外耳给了自己的孩子,同时为了孩子没有负担而选择不告诉他。这个秘密终于在妈妈去世的时候揭晓了。母爱是神圣而伟大的。
(1)C 细节理解题。根据第一段的The baby had been born without ears.可知,妈妈叹气是因为她的孩子生下来就没有耳朵。C选项中的imperfect不完美,有缺陷。故选C。
(2)B 推理判断题。根据第二段的she sighed, knowing that his life was to be misfortunate.可知,妈妈很同情自己的孩子。和别的孩子不一样,他的生活注定会很不幸。A. Nervous紧张;B. Sympathetic同情; C. Proud骄傲;D. Angry生气。故选B。
(3)C 细节理解题。根据文章最后可知,妈妈把她的外耳给了自己的儿子,而她一直留着厚厚的头发以盖住自己的耳朵。故选C。
(4)B 词义推测题。根据该词所在的句子的意思可知,爸爸把妈妈棕色的头发掀开是为了告诉儿子是妈妈把自己的外耳给了他这个秘密。故选B。
(5)C主旨大意题。本文围绕着一位母亲把自己的耳朵送给了自己的儿子—一个先天没有外耳的孩子,而这个秘密在妈妈去世后才被揭晓。故选C。

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That memory just like my Nanny’s love will stay in my heart forever. It is a sign of both strength and wisdom. Asking for forgiveness helps us to learn, to grow, and to love.

1Nanny’s family immigrated to America mainly because _____.

A. they suffered starvation in their homeland

B. they wanted to start a rich life in the new land

C. they tried to get away from the terrible climate

D. their country was in war and they needed peace

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A. wasn't cooked the way his mom did B. was served a bit later than usual

C. was prepared in a special way D. was just to his parents’ taste

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A. surprised B. ashamed

C. shocked D. annoyed

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A. forgiveness can be beneficial to people asking for it

B. hardships can make children more indifferent

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Remind yourself that everyone is good at different things.Thinking more like this: “She's a great basketball player — but the truth is, I'm a better musician than athlete. Still, I'll keep playing because I enjoy it.” It helps you accept yourself and make the best of the situation.
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B. Take pride in your opinions and ideas.
C. Think about what you'd like to achieve.
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