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My kids lifted the Christmas ornaments (饰品) out of a wooden box in Gee's living
room. They were so happy and excited to see tiny stuffed cats and cartoon
characters. Gee stood beside them, quietly explaining each treasure. She told
me that she and Tom built their Christmas ornament collection piece by piece
each year. She smiled as we left with the box, because her precious heirlooms,
gathered over a life time, had found a new home.
We first met Tom and Gee in the early days of our marriage. Someone had
been returning our garbage cans to the garage, and Jim and I had wondered who
One day we spotted him: a man who lived across the street. I baked cookies and
left them on a bench outside the garage with a thank-you note. We then found a
typed letter from Tom, explaining that he had begun returning cans for people
he hardly knew, because neighbors had done this for Gee when he was in
hospital. Now he paid it forward by doing the same for all of us.
A few years after we'd moved in, Tom died, much to our sorrow. Gee told
us she still talked to Tom every day. When we left her house with the precious
box, I realized how hard it must be for Gee to part with that box, a piece of
Tom.
These days, we're planning a move. The house that seemed so huge six
years ago is filled with furniture, books, toys and, of course, people. We know
it's time to go, but soon realize gaining a third bedroom seems like a bad
trade for all we stand to lose.
This Christmas, we'll decorate our tree with Gee and Tom's ornaments.
Maybe I'll talk to Tom just as Gee still does. Thank you, I'll say For teaching
us what it means to be a neighbor.
(1)
What does the underlined word "heirlooms" in the first paragraph refer to?
A . Wooden box.
B . Stuffed cats.
C . Christmas ornament collection.
D . Cartoon characters.
(2)
What did the author do to express her thanks to Tom?
A . She typed a thank-you letter.
B . She baked some cookies for him.
C . She cared for Gee when Tom was ill.
D . She started to do the same voluntary work.
(3)
Why are the author's family planning to leave?
A . Their caring neighbor has died.
B . Nobody will help them as Tom did.
C . Gee wants to move to another place.
D . Their house has become too crowded.
(4)
What would be the best title for this passage?
A . The Gift of a Great Neighbor.
B . Returning Garbage Cans.
C . An Unforgettable Experience.
D . Wonderful Christmas Ornaments.
答案: C
B
D
A