文章大意:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者家的电视屏幕的颜色出了问题,作者哥哥的朋友Craig迅速看出了问题所在,并通过微小的调整解决了这个问题,作者由此意识到一个小小的举动可以产生巨大的影响。
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 uniforms 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 complained. “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. Then he reached behind the TV again. He must have found the right button, because a moment later color was restored. The Green Bay Packers were in their traditional green and gold uniforms. The field was green, the sky was blue and it was Super Sunday, indeed.
It amazed me then — and often has since — what a major difference a minor adjustment can make. A touch of a button from someone who knows what they’re doing can really change something. 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.
4. In what aspect did the author disagree with his dad?
A.Which sports team would win. |
B.Which TV channel they would watch. |
C.Whether the screen color went wrong. |
D.Whether the players’uniforms were suitable. |
5. What does the underlined phrase “cast a pall over” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A.Ruined. | B.Witnessed. | C.Ensured. | D.Replaced. |
6. What do we know about Craig?
A.He was a repairman Dad got. | B.He was expert at adjusting TV. |
C.He was the author’s college friend. | D.He was a fan of Green Bay Packers. |
7. What is the author’s message in the last paragraph?
A.Always put yourself in others’shoes. |
B.It is important to learn basic life skills. |
C.A small act can make a huge difference. |
D.Learn to smile through life’s imperfections. |