Question

    I attended a writer’s group to get feedback on my book. But there were so many people there that the discussion was limited. After getting home, my 13-year-old son asked me to read one chapter to him. So I read the chapter about spending my pocket money as a nine-year-old child.

The story took place at a lunch counter, where I dreamed of ordering a banana split. Colorful balloons were hung above the counter and a sign said “Pop a balloon and pay 1 cent to 63 cents for a banana split!” As I was given only 50 cents for cleaning the doghouse, I didn’t dare to ask my parents for any more pocket money without doing more work or risk asking anyone else. So I kept my wish to myself.

Frankie listened carefully, as I read the final sentences of the chapter, “I watched as others selected a balloon to pop and dreamed about the opportunity to take my chance. But it never happened.”

The next morning, Frankie led me to the kitchen. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The table was covered in a pile of balloons. Frankie handed me 50 cents and a fork. “Pop one!” he urged. With tears in my eyes, I broke one. A piece of paper fell out of the balloon.

“What does it say?” Frankie asked. “Fifty cents,” I whispered, too moved to speak loudly. Frankie asked, “Well, do you have 50 cents?” I handed him the money. “OK!” Then Frankie pulled out a banana split from the refrigerator.

I hugged Frankie hard. We took turns popping the other balloons until I finally got the 1-cent balloon. It was a long-time coming, but worth the wait.

It hit me that the first step in making any wish come true is giving it a voice.

1.The author read the chapter to Frankie because    .

A. she wanted to get feedback from Frankie

B. Frankie asked the author to read it to him

C. she was used to telling a bedtime story to him

D. Frankie had a strong desire for knowledge

2.What can we infer about the author from the second paragraph?

A. She spent money wisely when she was a kid.

B. She had enough money to do whatever she liked.

C. She earned her pocket money by doing housework.

D. She had no close friends to share her secret wish.

3.Seeing what Frankie did for her, the author felt    .

A. comfortable and happy B. puzzled and excited

C. awkward and satisfied D. surprised and grateful

4.The author learned that    .

A. it is important to express one’s wishes

B. it is comforting to have a kid around

C. experiences in childhood affect us later in life

D. wishes can come true by just voicing them

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.D

4.A

【解析】

通过本文我们知道，一个人表达自己的愿望是重要的。

1.B

细节理解题。根据第一段中After getting home, my 13-year-old son asked me to read one chapter to him. So I read the chapter about spending my pocket money as a nine-year-old child.可知，Frankie要求作者给他读。故选B。

2.C

推理判断题。根据第二段As I was given only 50 cents for cleaning the doghouse, I didn't dare to ask my parents for any more pocket money without doing more work.可知，她靠做家务挣零用钱。故选C。

3.D

推理判断题。根据第四段中I couldn't believe my eyes. ---With tears in my eyes, I broke one.可知，作者感到吃惊和感动。故选D。

4.A

推理判断题。根据最后一段It hit me that the first step in making any wish come true is to give it a voice.可知，表达某人的愿望是重要的。故选A。