Little Johnny was happy today. He was going to the market to buy things he liked with his father on New Year’s Eve.
At the market, Johnny found a shop where many birds were in a cage (笼子). They were hitting their beaks (喙) on the cage, trying to get out. Many of them were even hurt.
Johnny felt pity for those birds, so he asked the shopkeeper,“Why do you keep these birds in a cage? It is not fair (公平) to take away their freedom.” The shopkeeper answered,“I don’t enjoy this at all, but I need money to support (供养) my family.”
Johnny turned to his father. “What about all those things that you have planned to buy?” asked his father. After a while, Johnny came to the decision that the freedom of those birds was more important than any celebration.
“I can enjoy New Year’s Eve without gifts. I just hope these birds will have a better time in the sky,” Johnny said. His father smiled and gave the money to the shopkeeper. “You can set these birds free, and tomorrow you can join me at the shop where I work.”
The shopkeeper was pleased with the idea and handed over the cage to Johnny. The boy opened the cage door and took all the birds out.
“Now they will also enjoy New Year with their families and friends. I am thankful for this. This is the best New Year’s gift of all,” said Johnny.
31. Johnny went to the market________.
A.to buy some gifts | B.to work in the shop | C.to have a celebration | D.to visit the shopkeeper |
32. Why did the birds hit their beaks on the cage?
A.Because they were hungry. | B.Because they wanted to get out. |
C.Because they were dancing in the cage. | D.Because they were having a celebration. |
33. Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Johnny’s father set the birds free. | B.Johnny bought a gift for his father. |
C.The shopkeeper gave Johnny birds for free. | D.The shopkeeper would work with Johnny’s father. |
34. What is little Johnny like?
A.Calm. | B.Kind. | C.Careful. | D.Energetic. |
35. What is the best title for the text?
A.The Best Gift | B.A Good Boy | C.The Caged Birds | D.A Bad shopkeeper |