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It was at least two
months before Christmas when nine-year-old Almie Rose told her father and me
that she wanted a new bicycle. As Christmas drew nearer, her wish for a bicycle
seemed to disappear, or so we thought. We bought Baby Sitter's Club dolls, and
a doll house.
Then, much to our
surprise, on December 23rd, she said that she "really wanted a
bike more than anything else". It was just too late. With all the details
of preparing Christmas dinner and buying last-minute gifts, how could we take
the time to select the "right bike" for our little girl?So, here we
were — Christmas Eve around 9:00 p. m. , with Almie and her six-year-old
brother, Dylan, settled(安置) snug(暖和的) in their beds. Now we could only think of the bicycle and the
disappointment of our child.
"What if I make a
little bicycle out of clay(泥) and write a
note that she could trade the clay model in for a real bike?" her dad
asked.
"This is an
expensive item and she is ‘such a big girl'; it would be much
better for her to pick it out. "
So
he spent the next four hours working hard with clay to make a tiny bike.
On Christmas morning, we
were excited for Almie to open the little heart-shaped package with the
beautiful red and white clay bike and the note. Finally, she opened it and read
the note aloud.
"Does this mean
that I trade in this bike that Daddy made me for a real one?"
Pleased, I said, "Yes."
Almie had tears in her eyes when she replied, "I could never trade in this
beautiful bicycle that Daddy made me. I'd rather keep this than get a real bike.
"
At
that moment, we would have moved heaven and earth to buy her every bicycle on
the planet!
(1)
Choose the right time order of the following events. a. The girl asked for a new bike. b. The girl opened the little heart-shaped package. c. The parents bought the girl a modern and popular doll. d. The father made a bike with clay for the girl. e. The girl would rather keep the clay bike than get a real one.
A . a, b, c, e, d
B . a, c, d, b, e
C . a, c, b, d, e
D . a, b, d, c, e
(2)
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A . The parents wanted the girl to keep the clay bike forever.
B . Tears were in the girl's eyes because she didn't like the present at all.
C . The girl didn't have much desire for a bike at first.
D . The parents paid little attention to the daughter's desire for a bike at first.
(3)
Why did Dad make the clay bicycle?
A . He wanted his daughter to buy a real one.
B . He didn't want to disappoint his daughter.
C . He thought his daughter would like it.
D . He wanted to give his daughter a surprise.
(4)
What can be inferred from the last sentence?
A . The parents were happy and encouraged.
B . The parents felt comfortable and relaxed.
C . The parents were moved and felt proud of the girl.
D . The parents felt sorry for the girl.
答案: B
D
B
C