Question

The Fitting-in of Suzy Khan

The first time I saw Suzy Khan, I knew I had to help her. She was really small for her age of 12. The boy in my class often___ about her and laughed their heads off. She would open a book, pretending to read, with tears dropping on the open page.

All I knew was that she was an orphan (孤儿) from Africa. She had just been adopted by a family intown who decided that the best way for her to learn American ways of life was to be with American kids. I looked down at this tiny girl and promised myself that somehow I would help her.

But how could I help her fit in with us? There had to be a___________.

One day, when I went into the classroom, I saw that Suzy had opened her geography book to a picture of a train, and in her notebook, she had made a(n)___________copy.

I was surprised and thought that she could do something in the coming___________show. So, I took her to see the art teacher, Miss Parker, and showed her what Suzy had drawn. “Why, it’s wonderful,” said Miss Parker, who then showed us a poster she had painted for the talent show. “I need more of these, but I just don’t have enough time. Could you help me, Suzy?

On the day of the talent show, Suzy’s___________were everywhere all over the hall and all over the school, each one different.

“And finally,” said Mr. Brown, the schoolmaster, at the end of the show, “we have a special award. I’m sure you’ve all noticed the wonderful posters.” Everyone nodded.  “One of our own students____them.”

I could hear everyone whispering. “Who in our school could draw that well?”

Mr. Brown waited a while before saying, “Since this student worked so hard on the posters, she deserves a___________, too. Our mystery (神秘) artist is our new student—Suzy Khan!”

Mr. Brown thanked her for all the wonderful posters and gave her a professional artist’s set. “Thank you.” she cried.

I realized at that time when I was looking at her excited face, she’d probably never___________anything in her whole life.

Everyone started to clap their hands. Suzy Khan gave them a shy smile and the applause was deafening. I knew then Suzy was going to be all right.

1.A.joked B.cared C.trains D.worried

2.A.manner B.pattern C.choice D.way

3.A.comfort B.perfect C.final D.extra

4.A.regret B.natural C.responsibilities D.talent

5.A.gifts B.books C.photos D.posters

6.A.painted B.found C.printed D.collected

7.A.prize B.rank C.teamwork D.competition

8.A.offered B.valued C.owned D.controlled

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.B

4.D

5.D

6.A

7.A

8.C

【解析】

本文讲了一个非洲来的儿童Suzy被美国家庭收养，为让孩子了解美国生活，他们把孩子送进学校和美国孩子一起学习。但那些美国孩子却经常嘲笑她。一次偶然的机会，“我”发现了她的绘画才能，并把她介绍给艺术老师。艺术老师也认同她的绘画才能，让她帮自己制作才艺秀的海报。在才艺秀结束的时候，校长颁发给Suzy一个特殊的奖项，同学们也认可和接纳了她。

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