Like any good mother,when Karen found out that another baby was on the way,she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son,Michael,prepare for a new baby.Day after day,night after night,Michael sang to his mommy’s tummy(肚子).
Finally,Michael’s little sister was born.But she was in serious condition.With sirens (警報) howling in the night,the ambulance rushed the baby to St.Mary’s Hospital.The days inched by.The little girl became worse.The pediatric(兒科的) specialist told the parents to prepare for the worst.
Michael kept begging about singing to his sister,but kids are not allowed in pediatric department at St.Mary’s Hospital.Karen made up her mind to take Michael to see his sister.She dressed him in an oversized suit and marched him into the hospital.He looked like a walking laundry basket,but the head nurse recognized him as a child and shouted,“Get that kid out of here now!”Karen rose up strong,and the usually mild-mannered lady glared steel-eyed into the head nurse’s face.“He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!”
Karen towed (拖行)Michael to his sister’s bedside.He gazed at the tiny baby losing the battle to live.And he began to sing.In the pure-hearted voice of a 3-year-old,Michael sang,“You are my sunshine,my only sunshine.You make me happy when skies are grey.”At once  the baby girl responded.Her pulse(脈搏) rate became calm and steady.Her strained breathing became smoother.
“Keep on singing,Michael.”“The other night,dear,as I lay sleeping,I dreamed I help you in my arms…”Michael’s little sister relaxed as healing rest seemed to sweep over her.“Keep on singin,Michael.”Tears conquered the face of the nurse.“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.Please don’t take my sunshine away.”
The next day—the very next day—the little girl was well enough to go home!
小題1:Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.It’s Hard to Raise a BabyB.The Miracle of a Brother’s Song
C.Mother’s LoveD.An Unforgettable Day
小題2:From Karen’s action in the first paragraph we know that       .
A.mothers often pay much attention to their newly-born babies
B.mothers often tell their children how to look after their younger brothers or sisters
C.it is good for children to learn to sing songs to babies
D.it often takes some time for a child to accept his/her newly-born brother or sister
小題3:When did Michael’s sister go home?
A three days later      B.after two weeks       C.after  one year      D  the very next day
小題4:Which words can describe Michael?
A.Naughty and annoying.B.Strong and brave.
C.Active and careless.D.Concerned and determined.

小題1:B
小題2:D
小題3:D
小題4:D

試題分析:本文主要講述的美國一個三歲小男孩真情演唱,奇跡挽救病危中的妹妹的故事。
小題1:推理題。通讀全文后殼只這篇文章講述了一個叫做 Miracle的小哥哥在他堅定執(zhí)著信念下用稚嫩的歌聲挽救了他的小妹妹的故事,故B正確。
小題2:細節(jié)題。根據(jù)第一段可知她盡她所能去幫助自己三歲的兒子邁克爾接受即將出生的孩子,故D項正確。
小題3:細節(jié)題。全文最后一句“The next day—the very next day—the little girl was well enough to go home!”第二天,真的是第二天,妹妹就康復出院了!故選D。
小題4:推斷題。.Naughty and annoying.頑皮煩人的;Strong and brave堅強勇敢的;Active and careless積極粗心的;Concerned and determined堅定執(zhí)著的。通讀全文后可知 Miracle一直執(zhí)著地要見小妹妹,要為小妹妹唱歌,故選D。
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A.hitB.brakesC.brickD.wheel
小題5:
A.spotB.whichC.thatD.this
小題6:
A.sawB.foundC.stoppedD.grabbed
小題7:
A.onB.inC.a(chǎn)gainstD.towards
小題8:
A.RemainingB.GrowingC.Building upD.Making up
小題9:
A.costB.spendC.useD.take
小題10:
A.beggedB.requiredC.a(chǎn)skedD.wondered
小題11:
A.getB.pickC.liftD.put
小題12:
A.WorriedB.DepressedC.MovedD.Surprised
小題13:
A.chewB.meltC.spitD.swallow
小題14:
A.helpedB.pulledC.heldD.took
小題15:
A.medicineB.handkerchiefC.beltD.money
小題16:
A.demandingB.expectingC.checkingD.wanting
小題17:
A.delightedB.sadC.helplessD.grateful
小題18:
A.pushB.bringC.handD.raise
小題19:
A.recoveryB.repairC.reformD.record
小題20:
A.informationB.helpC.a(chǎn)ttentionD.notice

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