文章大意:本文是一篇记叙文。 文章主要讲述了作者在母亲节当天一直在安慰别人却没有得到别人的关心,就在她失望之际,她接到了一个女孩的慰问电话,这让作者深受感动,作者觉得这个母亲节非常令人难忘。
It was Mother’s Day, but I knew there would be no celebration for me. I was a mother of a very active two-year-old child and my husband was Captain of a Navy ship. That morning I had been up early and had already taken several phone calls from both Navy wives and other people needing to be comforted (安慰). After one phone call, I leaned back in my chair and said to myself, “Oh, I am busying being a blessing to others, but what about me? Is there anything for me today?”
At that very moment the telephone rang. It was the voice of a little girl who said, “Miss Stephanie, I’ve been thinking of you!” It took my breath away! I had known this girl from another city, but at that moment it was to me the best voice in the world! I greatly valued the thoughtfulness of the little one and her family who knew my husband was out. But even greater than their kindness, I felt deeply touched by the timing of the call and felt that precious voice spoke to me of great love for me.
There have been many Mother’s Days since that one, but none so special, so deeply moving. I will never forget how it felt to know that I was loved and that I would never be forgotten.
In the United States and elsewhere, Mother’s Day has become synonymous (与……密切相关的) with lots of human expectations. If we’re not careful, the fulfillment of these expectations can become a false standard of feeling loved and a heavy burden (负担) on our family. When I think of that Mother’s Day long ago, tears come into my eyes, but not out of sadness. I’m delighted at the great love and care I felt and still feel to this day.
1. How did the author feel after comforting others on Mother’s Day?
A.Comfortable. | B.Disappointed. | C.Anxious. | D.Energetic. |
2. Why was the call on that Mother’s Day unforgettable?
A.The author was a single mother. |
B.The author didn’t expected the call. |
C.The author began to know that she was loved. |
D.The author hadn’t received any call that morning. |
3. What conclusion can we draw from the last paragraph?
A.The author was always moved to tears on every Mother’s Day. |
B.Mother’s Day has become not so important in the United States. |
C.Meeting human expectations will never be a heavy burden. |
D.That Mother’s Day long ago had a positive influence on the author’s life. |
4. What can be the best title of the passage?
A.A Call from a Little Girl | B.An Unforgettable Mother’s Day |
C.The Great Love for Everyone | D.A Mother’s Day Long Time Ago |