1 . As far as I could tell, there was only one problem with this year’s Super Bowl. The Green Bay Packers weren't green. They were blue. And even though I had never before seen a professional football game live and in living color, I had read enough from my subscription to Sports Illustrated to know that the dark jerseys (运动衫) worn by the Green Bay Packers were green, not blue.
“Maybe it's something special they're doing for the Super Bowl,” my dad suggested.
“The colors aren't right, Dad,” I said. “I’m sure of it.”
Eventually Dad agreed. “I'll get a repairman tomorrow,” he said. It was a minor annoyance, but it somehow cast a pall over our enjoyment of the pre-game festivities. This was highly anticipated Super Bowl, and we were watching it on our super new color TV. It was supposed to be super.
Just a few minutes before kickoff, my big brother Bud arrived with Craig, a college friend. Craig looked at the TV for a moment. “I think your tint (色调) is off a little,” he said. He reached behind the set and began feeling around for buttons. Suddenly our color TV was black and white. He reached behind the TV again. He must have found the right button, because a moment later color was restored — and perfected. The Green Bay Packers were in their traditional green and gold uniforms. The field was green, the sky was blue and it was a Super Sunday, indeed.
It amazed me then — and often has since — what a major difference a minor adjustment can make. A well-placed nail or a tweak (拧) of a button from someone who knows what they’re doing can change everything. The same principle holds true in interpersonal matters. While there are some hurts that cannot be easily repaired, it's amazing how often a simple smile, a kind word, or a gentle touch can change our way of thinking, improve our mood, and make everything seem, you know, super.
1. About what did the author disagree with his dad?| A．Which channel to watch. |
| B．Which sports team would win. |
| C．Whether the colors on the screen were wrong. |
| D．Whether the players' uniforms were fit for the event. |
| A．Replaced. | B．Witnessed. | C．Ensured. | D．Damaged. |
| A．It took too long. | B．It saved much money. |
| C．It made matters even worse. | D．It breathed new life into the show. |
| A．Always put yourself in others' shoes. | B．It is important to learn basic life skills. |
| C．A small act can make a big difference. | D．Learn to smile through life's imperfections. |
