An early spring morning I woke up with a strange thought "Something's gonna happen." The weather was beautiful and the morning promised a perfect day. I was still in bed, enjoying the sun and fresh air. Suddenly, the phone rang. I got it and a strange voice said: "Good morning. Are you sleeping yet?"
I wondered who it was. It was a nice woman's voice with a special accent. She told me that she wanted to see me and hung up. That phone call made me think a lot. A few minutes later 1 forgot this. 1 had breakfast and went out for a walk. The smell of spring was hovering in the air. The weather was warm. I was walking through the park, enjoying the beautiful nature.
Just then. I saw a young boy picking up a wallet from the ground. It seemed to me that I had seen this wallet before. First, I thought that he had dropped it, but his next actions made me think the opposite. The boy took the wallet carefully. cleaned it, and put it into his pocket. After that, he ran as quickly as he could. I didn't know what to do, so I began to scream loudly. I hoped there would be somebody nearby to catch him. But there was nobody around. I ran after him, but he disappeared somehow.
Then I reached in my pocket and realized that this wallet was mine. I felt very hopeless—no money, no keys, nothing. Maybe I had dropped it. That was a very awful day.
Suddenly, while I was sitting on a bench, a fascinating young woman appeared. She asked: "What has happened to you? Where have you been?" It was the same voice which I had heard that morning on the phone. The special accent I had heard on the phone. The same special accent! I couldn't believe my eyes. She was standing in front of me, trying to tell me something.
At that moment I felt someone shaking me and saying: "Wake up, wake up. It's getting late. Wake up!"
I opened my eyes and saw my mother. What a pity! No fascinating young lady, no park, nothing. I jumped out of bed immediately and checked where my wallet was. Thank God! It was there. It had only been a bad dream.
1. Why did the author begin to scream loudly?| A．He met something scary. |
| B．He wanted to have the boy caught. |
| C．He wanted the boy to stop running |
| D．He wished the fascinating woman to appear. |
| A．It was gentle. | B．It was from his find. |
| C．It was special accent. | D．It often appeared on his phone. |
| A．Staying in one place | B．Waiting in an uncertain way. |
| C．Rising last in the sky | D．Flying away quickly. |
| A．He lost it in the park | B．It was still in his pocket. |
| C．The boy took it away. | D．His mother hid it |
| A．The author's friend | B．The author's mother. |
| C．The young boy's sister | D．There's no such woman. |
相似题推荐
【推荐1】One rainy afternoon, I was on a crosstown bus when a young woman jumped on. She had a child with her who was about three or four years old. The bus was full, bumpy(颠簸的), and it soon got noisy, as her kid began crying — he was upset that he couldn't sit next to his mother. She looked embarrassed.
Then another woman, a little older, stood up and moved so that the mother and child could sit together. The mum smiled as a thank-you. And then three words came out of the older woman's mouth that raised the entire energy of that bus ride: “I've been there.”
Simple, undramatic, and honest. In that moment, it seemed to unite the diverse people of the city. Why? Because almost all experiences are shared human experiences. They're universal. We forget that as we go through life, focused on our own troubles and needs — which are actually less unique than we think.
Sometimes painful past experiences prevent us from wanting to open up to others because we don't want to revisit our own history. But a wonderful way to honor your past hurt is to help comfort another's current pain.
When I was a little girl, we lived on donations from local families and clothing from the " lost and found" baskets. It was shameful for me at the time — I lived in fear of being caught in a friend' s cast-off item.
Even when it was warmer, I refused to take off a layer in the classroom for this reason. Now I don't meet people who are in this exact situation, but I do notice when someone is struggling with financial shame or feels less than other people they meet. And I'm quick to say some version of, "I've been there."
Can the essence of these three words help you make a small difference right now? It can be as simple as volunteering your seat, sharing some helpful advice, or even lightening the mood with a joke when you notice that someone's uncomfortable — because we're all in this together.
1. What influence did the older woman's words have on the people around?| A．Causing discomfort. | B．Breaking long silence. |
| C．Creating a heated debate. | D．Inspiring common feelings. |
| A．They are mostly shared experiences. | B．They don't really matter to anyone' |
| C．They will be forgotten with time. | D．They are unique to each individual. |
| A．Because she had the same sweater with others. |
| B．Because she stole the sweater from someone' |
| C．Because she liked wearing the coat in summer. |
| D．Because she felt embarrassed wearing others' clothes. |
| A．Painful Experiences Are No Big Deal | B．The Best Way to Honor Your Past Hurt |
| C．True Happiness Comes from Helping Others | D．Three Little Words That Bring Us Together |
【推荐2】Fright caught Spencer’s heart, as he saw his lifelong friend fall in the battle of World War I. He asked his Lieutenant(陆军中尉) if he could go out to bring his fallen companion back.
“You can go,” said the Lieutenant, “but don’t think it will be worth it. Your friend is probably dead and you may throw your life away.”
The Lieutenant’s words didn’t matter, and he went anyway.
Finally, he managed to reach his friend, raised him onto his shoulder and brought him back to their company’s trench(战壕).
The officer checked the wounded soldier, then looked kindly at his friend. “I told you it wouldn’t be worth it,” he said. “Your friend is dead and you are badly wounded.”
“It was worth it, Sir,” said Spencer.
“What do you mean by worth it?” responded the Lieutenant. “Your friend is dead.”
“Yes Sir,” He answered, “but it was worth it because when I got to him, he was still alive and I had the satisfaction of hearing him say “Man... I knew you would come!”
Many a time in life, whether a thing is worth doing really depends on how you look at it. Take up all your courage and do something your heart tells you to do so that you may not be sorry for not doing it.
1. What did Spencer do during World War I?| A．He brought back the body of one soldier. |
| B．He fought against enemies with all his courage. |
| C．He successfully save the life of one fallen companion. |
| D．He developed a lifelong friendship with another soldier. |
| A．Because Spencer failed to earn his praise. |
| B．Because Spencer didn’t follow his order strictly. |
| C．Because Spencer would be punished for his action later. |
| D．Because Spencer might have lost his own life in the action. |
| A．generous and honest | B．brave and reliable |
| C．easy-going and selfish | D．stubborn and self-centered |
| A．do everything with your courage | B．catch the heart of your loved one |
| C．choose what you think worthy to do | D．take up your courage to make friends |
【推荐3】When the need for information technology service arises, it can be a stressful moment—the user is locked out of their computer, or a program isn’t working properly. But if you ask anyone in the MIT departments of Chemistry and Physics, or the News Office—the Institute divisions that are fortunate enough to have Greg Walton as their IT service provider, they’ll acknowledge that not only is Walton the best, but whatever the issue is, he will see it through until all involved are satisfied with the outcome. Walton usually arrives on the scene with endless positive energy that transforms a technical annoyance into an enjoyable interaction, regardless of how many other IT fires he has already put out that day.
The qualities that make him a star employee extend far beyond the campus. After spending his early years in foster care, Walton lived with his great-grandmother, but mostly, he was left to support himself. While many children might, understandably, lie flat under such unsupervised circumstances, Walton excelled academically and athletically at high school. He became the first person in his family to graduate from high school, and enrolled in college.
Walton seized the chance to enroll in Year Up, a program aiming to close the “opportunity divide” by providing young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Walton remains an active ambassador for the organization.
In June of 2007,armed with shining recommendations, Walton was hired as a temp (临时工) at MIT.He eventually worked his way up to where he is today—an invaluable asset (不可或缺的人) to three departments.“I do feel lucky to work at MIT,” he says.“I’ve had the ability to tour the country sharing my story in hopes that some people may be inspired and employers may see young adults with tough backgrounds differently.”
In addition to Year Up, he is involved with a number of organizations committed to helping young adults overcome their troubled pasts. This desire to have a positive impact on people’s lives extends seamlessly into his work at MIT. “Giving back is very important to me,” Walton says. “So many people have invested their time and energy into helping me, so I feel it would be an injustice not to do so.”
1. Staff members in MIT sing high praise for Walton mainly because________.| A．he enjoys interacting with his clients |
| B．he knows how to put out fires for others |
| C．he solves problems with a positive attitude |
| D．he is good at developing computer programs |
| A．He depended on his great-grandma for a living. |
| B．He stood out in study and sports in high school. |
| C．He lay flat just like other unsupervised children. |
| D．He was supported by foster care for better education. |
| A．To share his troubled past with young adults. |
| B．To pay back to society by helping young adults. |
| C．To advise businesses to treat young adults fairly. |
| D．To promote education equality among young adults. |
| A．One good turn deserves another. |
| B．Opportunities favor the prepared mind. |
| C．Education is a powerful weapon to change the world. |
| D．One’s future is defined by his efforts, not by his origin. |
【推荐1】Anjali Mishra is a rising junior at Sunset High School in Portland, Oregon. At 17, she is president and founder of her school’s UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) USA club, and a member of UNICEF’s national council (委员会). She also volunteers her time in different communities.
How did Anjali develop such a passion (热情) for helping others? When she was a freshman, she had an experience that greatly changed her attitude. She was invited to a cousin’s wedding (婚礼) in India.
“My humanity forced me to go,” Anjali says. “When I saw children on the street, I realized how lucky I was as a child, I was able to get whatever I wanted, and my every need was satisfied.”
Anjali asked herself: “What can I do to help? UNICEF stood out to me because it’s always on the front lines helping children in need.”
After starting a UNICEF club at her school, Anjali noticed that the community responded (响应) actively. She took things a step further by applying to UNICEF’s national council.
“UNICEF really liked my work.” she says. “Out of 3,000 applicants, they chose 6 high school students to be on the national council, and I was one of them.”
As a member of the council, Anjali helps organize high school UNICEF clubs around the country and provide resources so that the clubs can manage themselves.
The teen also founded an organization called “Activists United.” Members educate people on the dangers of guns. Anjali encourages other kids to start local clubs and organizations, too. “It takes a lot of effort, but you can get it done if you’re passionate,” she says.
1. Why did Anjalil go to India?| A．To be a volunteer. | B．To see her mother. |
| C．To spend a holiday. | D．To attend a wedding. |
| A．3,000 applicants. | B．UNICEF officers. |
| C．6 high school students. | D．Founders of UNICEF’s national council. |
| A．It educates people on gun safety. | B．It raises money for children in need. |
| C．It helps kids start local organizations. | D．It provides support for UNICEF clubs. |
【推荐2】John was waiting for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn’t, the girl with the rose. Thirteen months ago, in a Florida library he took a book off the shelf and found himself attracted by the notes in the margin (页边). The soft handwriting reflected a thoughtful soul and insightful mind.
In front of the book, he discovered the previous owner’s name, Miss Hollis Maynell. With time and effort, he located her address. He wrote her a letter introducing himself and inviting her to correspond. During the next year and one month, the two grew to know each other through the mail. A romance was developing. John requested a photograph, but she refused. She felt that if he really cared, it wouldn’t matter what she looked like. Later they scheduled their first meeting—7:00 p.m. at Grand Central Station in New York.
1. What happened to John thirteen months ago?| A．He was touched by a girl’s notes in a book. |
| B．He was waiting for a girl outside a library. |
| C．He happened to read a thoughtful and insightful book. |
| D．He made acquaintance with Miss Hollis Maynell. |
| A．She was just the lady John was going to meet. |
| B．She was a middle-aged woman who was unattractive. |
| C．She happened to pass by the Grand Central Station. |
| D．She was required to wear a rose on her coat. |
【推荐3】What are we celebrating today? I asked the above question at the beginning of every one of my classes, whether I was teaching kids or adults. Sometimes I asked it a little differently, as in, “Who has good news?” or “Who has something good to say?” However I asked it, it always meant the same thing. It was a call for celebrating life, for focusing on what’s right and what’s good.
This was something that started by accident in the 1970 school year and continued until I stopped classroom teaching in 2001—thirty years of celebrating! Believe it or not, it started as the result of two things that are not so popular among kids: daily news and homework.
When I was teaching courses in history and government in high school, I would always ask students to read the latest news every night. After a few weeks, one student came to me and said, “Dr. Urban, did you notice that most of the news was bad news?” And he was right. Then we had a long class discussion about this, and finally we all agreed on one thing: We needed to receive more good news.
So the next day at the beginning of class I asked, “What are we celebrating today? Who has good news? Who has something good to say?” Later, I suggested that we should also include good things in our own lives.
They thought it was a great way to start class, and it developed into something that had a profound and lasting impact on both my students and me. Over the years of doing this, we heard just about every bit of good news possible. Some were small things, some were huge things. But the most important was that my students learned to look for the good in everyday life. They looked for it, they found it, and they celebrated it by sharing it with others.
1. What do we know about the author from the passage?| A．He was a primary school teacher. |
| B．He always asked his students to do some news writing. |
| C．He had been teaching for more than three decades. |
| D．He used to work in the government. |
| A．It started from an accident which happened 30 years ago. |
| B．It started because students wanted to receive some good news. |
| C．It started to make me popular among kids. |
| D．It started when I wanted my students to read more news. |
| A．To celebrate a special day |
| B．To check students’ homework |
| C．To learn about students’ life |
| D．To focus on good things in life |
| A．It’s great to focus on the good things in life. |
| B．The world used to be filled with bad news. |
| C．The teacher liked to celebrate his first class each year. |
| D．Only big and important things can be celebrated. |
【推荐1】Pets are supposed to provide us with warm and fuzzy feelings, but most of the time they worry us. We need pet cameras to make sure they behave while we're not home and GPS dog collars to warn us when they break through the fence to run after rabbits. But Amazon can help you enjoy your holiday parties in peace with a sale on some of our favorite pet trackers.
Keep a close watch with the whistle 3 pet GPS tracker on sale for $49.98 at Amazon Not only that, Amazon also has the whistle go Explore health and location tracker on sale for $104.95.
Every Whistle tracker uses GPS tracking through AT&T cell towers and Google Maps to provide accurate locations. A Whistle subscription can cost $9.95 with a monthly plan or $6.95 per month if you choose a two-year commitment.
For anyone with a tighter budget to consider, a whistle 3 for less than $50 is the perfect match. You get important data such as how far they travel and how many calorie they burn in a day.
But if your fat pet needs to shed a few pounds, the Whistle Go Explore can help you monitor their progress. It provides daily stats on how much they sleep, scratch, and even lick themselves. Whistle then takes all of this information and overall activity level to provide you with weekly wellness reports. Not only that, Whistle even emails your vet with a 30-day health report so you can get an expert opinion.
Pet owners deserve peace of mind, so a deal on Whistle GPS pet trackers could be the absolute best gift for the dog lover in your life.
1. What do we know about pets according to paragraph 1?| A．They always make us worried. |
| B．They are supposed to give us warmth. |
| C．They should help us enjoy our holiday. |
| D．They usually behave well when we are not home. |
| A．Whistle GO Explore. | B．Whistle GPS. |
| C．Whistle 3. | D．ATt &T. |
| A．increase | B．lose |
| C．share | D．put on |
| A．An announcement. | B．An advertisement. |
| C．A report. | D．a poster. |
【推荐2】When I was 16 years old and in foster care(寄养中心)in Tennessee,I wanted a family very much.I asked for the help of a judge,even the commissioner of the Department of Children’s Services,and was adopted(收养)just a week before my 18th birthday.
We have a lot to be grateful for and this holiday season let’s not forget about the more than 415,000 youth in foster care especially older youth These youth are the most likely to get overlooked(忽视)for adoption,but they shouldn’t be.They need and deserve a family just as much as young children do.Making an older youth a part of your family can bring just as much a joy as adopting a baby or a younger child.
My adoption was life changing and probably the best thing that ever happened to me.I still remember the first gift my parents gave to me.It was a Mickey Mouse key chain with a key to their home.They told me that no matter what happened they would always love me and I’d always have a place to come home to.This is our 17th Thanksgiving together...
My first Thanksgiving with my family was a little overwhelming(难以应付的)with lots of extended family including grandparents,aunts,uncles,and cousins.However,It’s when I realized that I would never have to spend another holiday alone and that was truly an amazing feeling.
I was always eager to spend time with my little sister,Beth.She was six when I joined the family.My dad always says he knew we were really sisters,and I was no longer a guest in the house when Beth and I had our first fight.Today,she’s one of my best friends,and I’m her biggest cheerleader.
There were also bittersweet Thanksgivings.One we spent in my mom’s hospital room.It was there that she helped me plan my wedding but passed away three weeks before the ceremony.My dad walked me down the aisle,and my sister was my maid of honor.Because of our bond,we were able to support each other through thatchallenging time and that’s what family is for the good and bad times.
It’s nice having my dad and sister to share holidays and special occasions.But they’re even more important when it comes to the little things-like having someone to share my bad day with,celebrate my achievements at work,or help me think through a difficult decision.It’s in these moments that I just can’t imagine being alone in the world.
I’m so glad that I didn’t listen to those people who said I’d never find a family,and that I was putting myself out there for rejection(拒绝接受).It’s a risk for older foster youth to consider adoption.It’s an opportunity to be rejected once again.But it’s a risk they should take because life doesn’t end at 18.It’s really just beginning.
If you know someone who might consider adopting an older teen,please share my story-and have him or her think of my family.They didn’t get to see my first steps.But they taught me so many things about life,and were there to watch me walk across the stage when I graduated from college and law school and accompanied(陪伴)me to the White House last year as I was honored for my work helping foster youth.
I look forward to many more Thanksgivings with my family,and I’m thankful they chose me to be a part of their family.
1. What can we learn from the author’s personal experiences?| A．It’s rather difficult for older youth to be adopted. |
| B．Older youth bring less joy than babies. |
| C．It’s unforgettable to have bittersweet Thanksgivings. |
| D．An older youth aged 18 is too old to need a family. |
| A．The family’s giving her a Mickey Mouse as a gift. |
| B．The family’s always sharing happiness and sorrow with her. |
| C．Her mother’s failing to attend her wedding. |
| D．Spending Thanksgiving with her extended family for years. |
| A．not living alone any longer |
| B．being taken good care of by others |
| C．being successful in career |
| D．being loved and accepted |
| A．To express her love for her family. |
| B．To feel sorry for the unadoptable older youth. |
| C．To ask more people to adopt the older youth. |
| D．To tell the readers not to blindly believe others. |
【推荐3】Theme parks are magical places where adults can act like children and kids have the time of their lives. Here are the top four theme parks across the world.
Ferrari World－Yas Island. Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi in the Middle East is home to the world's largest indoor theme park. The main attraction is the Ferrari Rossa-officially the fastest roller coaster in the world. The ride goes from 0 to 240 kilometres per hour in less than five seconds. The force is so strong that those daring enough to go on it have to wear safety glasses.
Tickets：￡ 40 per adult and half price for children under 1.2 metres tall.
Alton Towers-Staffordshire, England
Alton Towers is the most visited theme park in the UK. The park offers thrilling rides such as the popular 800-metre long horror roller coaster. Or if you're interested in experiencing the sense of flying, head for the famous Airflying, where you'll need to avoid objects and trees as you fly. The park also has many other attractions, including live shows.
Tickets：￡ 43 per adult and ￡21 per child. Children under the age of 3 get in for free.
Disneyland Paris－Paris, France
Disneyland Paris' two theme parks create a fantasy world that both children and adults can enjoy. Disneyland Park gives girls the chance to meet their favourite Disney Princesses and to explore Sleeping Beauty's castle. Exciting roller coasters will keep the whole family entertained for hours on end.
Tickets：￡ 34 per adult and￡ 27 per child. Children under the age of 3 get in for free.
Oakwood Theme Park－Pembrokeshire, Wales
For those who are eager to experience speedy(高速的)turns and drops, this is the park for you. Be daring and go on the Megaphobia roller coaster, a wooden coaster making you scream.
Tickets：￡ 38 for adults, ￡ 20 per child. Children under 3 years get in for free.
1. Where can live shows be enjoyed according to the text?| A．In Ferrari World. | B．In Disneyland Paris. |
| C．In Alton Towers. | D．In Oakwood Theme Park. |
| A．￡95. | B．￡60. |
| C．￡107. | D．￡96. |
| A．The roller coaster. | B．The Airflying. |
| C．The castle. | D．Live shows. |
【推荐1】Many years ago, my mother read from the book Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey to me. I remember as if it were yesterday, hearing her voice at my side on a cold wintry night. My mother’s voice changed my world.
Long before I could read on my own, she shared with me the strength and beauty of McCloskey’s language a story of a little girl and her mother out in nature, co-existing with a mother bear and her own baby. The power of the story, of language and of my mother all came together. And it happened many times after that, over and over. The read aloud made me a reader.
Years later, I was reading aloud a picture book to a small child in a classroom. His life, so far, had not been easy. His childhood was troubled by poverty and loneliness. In that moment, in the joy of the read aloud, he had an idea that started something big.
What he said was this: “Mrs. Allyn, let’s make sure everyone knows how good this feels. Let’s have a holiday for the read aloud” Therefore, my organization, LitWorld, created a grassroots movement World Read Aloud Day in 2010 to honor this young boy’s wish for everyone to be able to have a read aloud every day.
Since the day he shared that good idea with us, World Read Aloud Day has become a worldwide event reaching over one million people in more than 65 countries around the world. This year we are over 600 cities strong, a number that is growing every day.
Children who grow up as readers become engaged citizens of the global world, and every child deserves the right to read. When I say that reading aloud will change the world, I know it sounds simple. But one of the many great things about giving kids access to the power of stories and sharing them together is that it is simple. It is also cheap and easily done. And the impact is huge.
1. How did the author’s parent change her life?| A．By reading aloud to her. |
| B．By listening to her reading. |
| C．By buying many books for her. |
| D．By encouraging her to read aloud. |
| A．mother | B．teacher |
| C．best friend | D．favorite writer |
| A．To start a holiday. | B．To reduce poverty. |
| C．To found LitWorld. | D．To overcome loneliness. |
| A．Its origin. | B．Its future. |
| C．Its purpose. | D．Its development. |
| A．Sticking to reading isn’t easy. |
| B．Reading gives a high rate of return. |
| C．Reading aloud isn’t actually simple. |
| D．Kids should try to change the world. |
Traditional companies didn’t want to lose any business. Quickly they made their own websites and began selling things on the Net. These are the so-called “brick and click” companies. Many stores are made of brick. And you click on your mouse to buy things with your computer. That’s where the name “brick and click” comes from.
By the late 1990’s, e-business like amazon.com, buy.com and etoys.com were in trouble. Their profits（利润） were not very high. Competition was great. Many of these business were losing lots of money. In 2000, many e-business went out of business.
Why are “brick and click” companies, like Barnes and Noble, Toys RVs and Walmart so successful? First, many customers know and trust their names. Their websites like walmart.com. are easy to remember. These companies also have lots of experience. They know how to run a successful business.
In the world of e-commerce, companies are fighting for every dollar and every customer. Will “brick and click” companies win the war? Only time will tell.
1. Which of the following would be a “brick and click” company?
| A．A restaurant. |
| B．A clothing company with no website. |
| C．A bookseller with five stores and a website. |
| D．A video seller with a big website but no stores. |
| A．They went out of business. | B．They made their websites. |
| C．They bought Internet companies. | D．They sold their companies. |
| A．Heavy competition | B．They were short of money. |
| C．They didn’t know what to do. | D．people didn’t believe in them. |
| A．people trust them | B．their names are easy to remember |
| C．they are experienced | D．all the above |
| A．All the “brick and click” companies run a successful business. |
| B．“Brick and click” companies are certain to win the business competition. |
| C．It is uncertain whether “brick and click” companies will win the competition. |
| D．Both “brick and click” companies and Internet companies will be successful in the future. |
【推荐3】One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw my classmate Kyle walking home from school. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, “Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd.”
As I went on walking, I saw five kids running toward him. They knocked all his books down and tripped him, so he fell into the dirt. His glasses went flying. He looked up, and I saw the terrible sadness in his eyes.
My heart went out to him. So I walked to him, and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw tears in his eyes. Then I handed him his glasses. He thanked me with a smile. I helped him pick up his books and asked him where he lived. Surprisingly, he lived near me, so we talked all the way home.
Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.
On graduation day, Kyle was chosen to speak, “Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers—but mostly your friends. I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story.”
I just looked at Kyle with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to run away from home over the weekend, He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker and was carrying all his things home so his mom wouldn't have to do it later. He gave me a little smile. Not until that moment did I realize the depth of his smiles. “Thankfully, my friend made me give up the idea of running away from home.”
1. What did the author think of Kyle when they first met?| A．He was too weak. | B．He was easy-going. |
| C．He was a little bit unusual. | D．He was too shy to speak to strangers. |
| A．He never imagined saving someone's life. |
| B．He didn't realize that he was Kyle's best gift. |
| C．He didn't realize he made a big difference to Kyle. |
| D．He never thought that Kyle would behave that well. |
| A．A friend in need is a friend indeed. | B．One can kill two birds with one stone. |
| C．Things of one kind come together. | D．With one small act, one can change a person's life. |
| A．The Power of Your Ideas | B．A Meaningful Graduation Speech |
| C．The Best Gift from My Friend | D．An Encouraging Story on Friendship |
