John Blanchard was studying the crowd making their way through the station. He was looking for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn' t, the girl with the rose.
When reading a book in a Florida library a year before, John became interested not in the contents of the book, but in the notes penciled in the margin (空白处). The handwriting reflected a thoughtful soul and beautiful mind. He discovered the former owner' s name in the front of the book: Miss Hollis Maynell.
He located her address and wrote a letter introducing himself. The next day he was shipped overseas to serve in the army. During the next year, they grew to know each other through the mail and their friendship developed. John requested a photograph, but she refused, saying if he really cared, it wouldn' t matter what she looked like. When the day finally came for him to return home, their first meeting was suggested--7:00 pm. at the Grand Central Station in New York.
She wrote," You' ll recognize me by the red rose I wear on my coat. "So now John was in the station to meet the girl with a rose.
As a pretty and slim girl in green came over, John noticed her blue eyes like flowers in spring. He walked directly towards her , entirely forgetting she was not wearing a rose. As John came closer to her, he saw another woman with a red rose stood nearby. Well past 40, this woman had graying hair done under a worn hat. Seeing the girl in green walk quickly away, John felt as if he were split(劈开) in two. He desired to follow that girl, but longed for the woman whose spirit had truly companioned and supported him.
The woman looked gentle and sensible. John went to her, saying, "1' m Captain John Blanchard. You must be Miss Maynell. I am glad to meet you here. May I take you to dinner?"
She replied with a smile, I don' t know what this is about. But the lady in green who just went by, begged me to wear this rose on my coat. She said if you asked me out to dinner, l' d tell you she is waiting for you in the big restaurant across the street. She said it was some kind of test!"
【小题1】John was eager to know the former owner of the book because          .

A.he was very interested in the contents of the book
B.he was impressed by the notes written by the owner
C.the book offered him practical and valuable advice
D.there was address of the former owner in the book
【小题2】What happened to John after getting in touch with Miss Hollis Maynell?
A.He began to serve the army abroad.
B.He was seriously wounded in the war.
C.He went on a business tour in Europe.
D.He asked Miss Maynell for a photo.
【小题3】What do we know about the woman with a rose?
A.She was Miss Maynell' s close companion.
B.She was a conductor working in the station.
C.She knew nothing about John' s appointment.
D.She was paid to carry out a love test on John.
【小题4】Which would be the best title of the text?
A.The Meeting in the StationB.The Girl with a Rose
C.A Soldier and a GirlD.A Meeting of the Heart

She had been shopping with her Mom in Wal-Mart. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful brown haired, freckle-faced image of innocence. Outside, it was pouring so heavily.
We all stood there just inside the door of the Wal-Mart. We waited, some patiently, others annoyed because nature messed up their hurried day. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world.
Her voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance (昏昏欲睡) we were all caught in. “Mom, let’s run through the rain,” she said.
“ No, honey. We’ll wait until it slows down a bit.” Mom replied.
This young child waited about another minute and repeated, “Mom, let’s run through the rain. ”
“We’ll get soaked if we do,” Mom said.
“ No, we won’t, Mom. That’s not what you said this morning,”  the young girl said as she tore at her Mom’s arm.
“This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?”
“Don’t you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, If God can get us through this, he can get us through anything!”
The entire crowd stopped dead silent. I dare say you couldn’t hear anything but the rain. We all stood silently. No one came or left in the next few minutes. Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say.
Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child’s lifetime when innocent trust can be developed so that it will bloom into faith. “Honey , you are absolutely right. Let’s run through the rain. If get wet, well maybe we just need washing.” Mom said. Then off they ran.
We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they rushed past the cars and they held their shopping bags over their heads just in case. They got soaked. But they were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars. And yes, l did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing.
You may lose your material possessions, your money and even your health, but no one can ever take away your precious memories. So don’t forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories.
【小题1】 Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “affirmation”?

A.happinessB.loveC.disagreementD.approval
【小题2】 What do we know about the mother in the story?
A.Her husband was cured of his cancer.
B.She was strong-willed and considerate.
C.She was in despair and pretended to forget what she said.
D.Her daughter completely understood the situation her family was in.
【小题3】 Which of the following may the author agree with?
A.The mother should not tell her child about the family misfortune.
B.Parents should act more bravely than their children.
C.Parents should grasp every opportunity to influence their children to grow well.
D.Children should learn to show gratitude and understanding to their parents.
【小题4】 The best title for the passage might be _______.
A.Be a Determined MotherB.Wait in the Rain
C.Have a wonderful experienceD.Run Through the Rain

John Blanchard was studying the crowd making their way through the station. He was looking for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn' t, the girl with the rose.

When reading a book in a Florida library a year before, John became interested not in the contents of the book, but in the notes penciled in the margin (空白处). The handwriting reflected a thoughtful soul and beautiful mind. He discovered the former owner' s name in the front of the book: Miss Hollis Maynell.

He located her address and wrote a letter introducing himself. The next day he was shipped overseas to serve in the army. During the next year, they grew to know each other through the mail and their friendship developed. John requested a photograph, but she refused, saying if he really cared, it wouldn' t matter what she looked like. When the day finally came for him to return home, their first meeting was suggested--7:00 pm. at the Grand Central Station in New York.

She wrote," You' ll recognize me by the red rose I wear on my coat. "So now John was in the station to meet the girl with a rose.

As a pretty and slim girl in green came over, John noticed her blue eyes like flowers in spring. He walked directly towards her , entirely forgetting she was not wearing a rose. As John came closer to her, he saw another woman with a red rose stood nearby. Well past 40, this woman had graying hair done under a worn hat. Seeing the girl in green walk quickly away, John felt as if he were split(劈开) in two. He desired to follow that girl, but longed for the woman whose spirit had truly companioned and supported him.

The woman looked gentle and sensible. John went to her, saying, "1' m Captain John Blanchard. You must be Miss Maynell. I am glad to meet you here. May I take you to dinner?"

She replied with a smile, I don' t know what this is about. But the lady in green who just went by, begged me to wear this rose on my coat. She said if you asked me out to dinner, l' d tell you she is waiting for you in the big restaurant across the street. She said it was some kind of test!"

1.John was eager to know the former owner of the book because          .

A.he was very interested in the contents of the book

B.he was impressed by the notes written by the owner

C.the book offered him practical and valuable advice

D.there was address of the former owner in the book

2.What happened to John after getting in touch with Miss Hollis Maynell?

A.He began to serve the army abroad.

B.He was seriously wounded in the war.

C.He went on a business tour in Europe.

D.He asked Miss Maynell for a photo.

3.What do we know about the woman with a rose?

A.She was Miss Maynell' s close companion.

B.She was a conductor working in the station.

C.She knew nothing about John' s appointment.

D.She was paid to carry out a love test on John.

4.Which would be the best title of the text?

A.The Meeting in the Station                B.The Girl with a Rose

C.A Soldier and a Girl                      D.A Meeting of the Heart

 

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