On May 12, 2008, students were having a Chinese lesson in class. The ground suddenly began to shake. It was an earthquake. In a few seconds, the buildings fell down.
For one student named Xue Xiao, this was the beginning of a nightmare (噩梦). Lying alone in the dark, he kept telling himself that someone would save him. Imagine how afraid the young boy was as he lay alone under his fallen school. Some people may have given up, but Xue didn’t. He wanted to live.
The next day, the rescuers (救援者) finally found Xue. Then they worked for about two days to save this boy. A funny thing happened when they moved him out. His first words were “Give me a cola”. However, the suffering wasn’t over. The doctors told him they would have to cut off his right arm. He agreed.
After people heard of Xue’s story, they were deeply moved (打动) and began to call him a “Coke Boy”. Many people visited him and gave him colas. Xue told them that he would keep being happy while looking forward to the future.
Now, the Coke Boy works in Coca-Cola Museum in Chengdu. He is telling visitors about the history of Coca-Cola, his love for the job, as well as his pain and hope in the Wenchuan earthquake.
31. Where was Xue during the earthquake?
A.At his home. | B.In a museum. |
C.In his classroom. | D.In a supermarket. |
32. How long did it take the rescuers to save Xue after they found him?
A.About 24 hours. | B.About 48 hours. |
C.About 72 hours. | D.About 80 hours. |
33. The word “suffering” in Paragraph 3 means “________”.
A.noise | B.pollution | C.rubbish | D.pain |
34. Which word can we use to describe Xue?
A.Brave. | B.Perfect. | C.Serious. | D.Helpful. |
35. What can we know about Xue from the passage?
A.He saved many people. |
B.He works in Sichuan now. |
C.He lost his left arm in the earthquake. |
D.He often visits the rescuers in the Wenchuan earthquake. |