文章大意:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者带着自闭症患儿儿子去海滩捡贝壳的经历。起初,儿子只捡破碎的贝壳,而作者一再告诫他捡好的贝壳,但儿子的回答让作者感动:破碎的贝壳也是美丽的,每个破碎的贝壳都有独特之处。最后,作者和儿子只捡破碎的贝壳,一起欣赏它们的美丽。
It was a warm summer afternoon in mid-July at the Jersey shore. My four-year-old son and I hit the sand and started our adventure with bucket in hand.
I remembered the days not so long ago when a trip to the beach was just unbearable for my little boy. His sensitivities to sights, sounds, and touches would prevent us from enjoying everyday activities. My son, Will, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD自闭症谱系障碍). However, presently, we were able to walk along the edge of the water, looking for seashells to fill our red sandcastle-shaped bucket.
Will began picking up whatever shells he saw lying in the sand. After a while, I looked into the bucket and saw nothing but broken shells. “Will,” I said softly, “all of these shells are broken. You need to find shells like this,” I continued, as I held up a perfectly shaped clamshell with patience. Will gave me a puzzled look and continued on his way, gathering whatever shells he came upon.
I stopped, but this time I asked in a stern voice, “Will, why do you keep filling our bucket with broken shells?” He looked up at me with his big blue eyes and replied, “Mom, these shells are broken, but they are still beautiful.” He began pulling out different shells and commenting on their uniqueness. “This one is broken, but look, it has the color purple on it. Mom, none of yours have purple on them,” he said with such pride.
“And, Mom, this one looks like a smile when you hold it this way,” he said as he reached for another broken shell. “It reminds me of a clown. This one is round like the sun, and these ones are stuck together like butterfly wings...” my eyes gradually filled with tears.
“You’re right, Will,” I agreed. We walked along the beach, collecting only broken shells in our bucket and admiring their beauty.
4. What kept Will from going to the beach in the first place?
A. Lack of company. | B.Time limits. | C.Personal preference. | D.His medical condition. |
5. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “stern” in Para 4?
A.Confused | B.Proud | C.Serious | D.Gentle |
6. Why did Will mention the purple color on a shell with pride?
A.Because he was into the shells of enormous sizes. |
B.Because he knew purple was the rarest color for seashells. |
C.Because he regarded the purple shell unique though broken. |
D.Because he was reminded of his favorite toy at home. |
7. What lesson can we learn from the passage?
A.Chance favors those who are well prepared. | B.Beauty can still be found in imperfection. |
C.Happiness in life is to move forward. | D.Experience is the father of wisdom. |