Tess was eight years old. Her little brother Andrew was very sick and their parents were completely out of money. She heard Daddy say to her tearful Mother, “Only a miracle can save him now.”

Tess took her money and made her way six blocks to Rexall’s Drug Store.

“And what do you want?” the chemist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. “I’m talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven’t seen for ages.”

“Well, I want to talk to you about my brother,” Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. “He’s really sick. He has something bad growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?”

“We don’t sell miracles here, little girl. I’m sorry but I can’t help you,” the chemist said, softening a little.

“Listen, I can help you.” The chemist’s brother was a well-dressed man. He asked Tess, “What kind of miracle does your brother need?”

“I don’t know,” Tess replied. “Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy can’t pay for it, so I want to use my money.”

“How much do you have?” asked the man from Chicago. “One dollar and eleven cents,” Tess answered. “And it’s all the money I have, but I can get some more, if I need to.”

“Well,what a coincidence (巧合),” smiled the man. “A dollar and eleven cents - the exact price of a miracle for your little brother. Take me to where you live. Let’s see if 1 have the kind of miracle you need.”

That man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon in neurosurgery (神经外科). The operation was completed without charge and it wasn’t long until Andrew was home again and doing well.

Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost… one dollar and eleven  cents… plus the faith of a little child.

What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A. Tess’s brother would recover because there was a miracle.

B. Tess’s brother would die because his family had no money to treat his illness.

C. Tess’s family would look for a miracle to treat Andrew’s illness.

D. Andrew should go to hospital for a miracle.

Why did the chemist get annoyed first?

A. Because he was a nervous man.

B. Because Tess didn’t buy his medicine.

C. Because Tess had bothered him and his brother.

D. Because Tess was poorly dressed.

What can we learn about Dr. Carlton Armstrong?

A. He was a stone-hearted man.

B. He cared for only a little money.

C. He never helped others unless given a lot of money.      

D. He was a kind gentleman and ready to help others.

What can be the best title?

A. A dying boy and her sister                      B. A miracle of $ 1.10

C. A kind doctor and his brother                        D. A poor girl and a doctor

阅读下列各小题,根据括号内的汉语提示,用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子,并将答案写在答题卡上的相应题号后。

1.Have you ever had a case ____________________________________ making a mistake? (accuse)

你有没有过这样的情况:有人因为你犯了错误而指责你?

2.It is David as well as his wife _______________________________ for their son’s bad performance at school. (blame)

David 和他的妻子应该为他们的儿子在学校的不良表现而受到责备。

3.With _________________________, I am afraid I can’t go to the party tonight. (handle)[&X&X&K]

有这么多的问题要处理,我恐怕今天不能去参加晚会了。

4.Mr. Smith demanded that the problem worthy of attention__________________ at the meeting. (discuss)

史密斯先生要求在会上讨论那个值得关注的问题。

5.Be careful! The machine starts ______________________________ the button. (instant)

小心点!你一按按钮机器就启动了。

6.The fact __________________________________ four countries makes Mary surprised. (consist)

英国由四个国家组成的事实令Mary大吃一惊。

7. ___________________ strong sunlight for too long, his shoulders were badly sunburned. (expose)

长时间地暴露在强烈的阳光下,他的肩膀被严重地晒伤了。

8.Don’t worry! Mom _________________________________ a car to meet her at the airport. (arrange)

不要担心!妈妈一定已经安排车去机场接她了。

9.Only if people of all countries are united _________________________________ to environmental protection. (difference)

只有在所有国家的人民都联合起来的条件下我们才能使环境保护有效果。

10.How can I believe! This is the third time that _____________________________ in a month. (fall)

真不敢相信!这已经是他一个月内第三次生病了。

 

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