A serious earthquake hit America several years ago. It killed many people in a few minutes. Then a father left his wife safely at home and ran to his son’s school. When he arrived there, he found that the teaching building fell down.
He remembered his promise (承诺) to his son, “No matter what happens, I’ll always be there for you!” Remembering his son’s classroom would be in the back right corner of the building, he started digging there.
He dug for 8 hours…18 hours…28 hours… Other parents left one by one. The police said there might be aftershocks and that he must leave. To each person, he asked, “Are you going to help me?” Then he kept digging.
Finally, after 38 hours, he moved away a large stone and heard his son. He called his son’s name, “Armand!” “Dad? It’s me, Dad! I told the other kids not to worry. I told them that you would come to save us.”
“What’s going on there?” the father asked.
“There are 14 students, Dad. We’re scared, hungry, thirsty and thankful you’re here.” “Come out, son!”
“Let the other kids go out first. I’m OK. No matter what happens, I know you’ll always be there for me!”
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11. Why did the police try to stop the father?
A.Because he needed to rest. | B.Because the kids were missing. |
C.Because they thought he was mad. | D.Because there would be aftershocks. |
12. Which words can best describe the father?
A.Happy and relaxed. | B.Selfish and easy to give up. |
C.Strong belief and courage. | D.Scared, hungry and thankful. |
13. What is the correct order according to the text?
a. When he arrived there, he found that the teaching building fell down.
b. As the father was digging, other parents left one by one.
c. A serious earthquake hit America several years ago.
d. The police said there might be aftershocks and that he must leave.
e. Then he kept digging.
A.c-a-b-d-e | B.c-a-e-b-d | C.a-c-b-e-d | D.a-c-e-b-d |
14. Who would the father save first at last?
A.His wife. | B.His son. | C.The teachers. | D.Other kids. |
15. In which section of the newspaper would you probably read this article?
A.Sports. | B.Local News. | C.History. | D.Health. |