Question

Mr. Johnson was an old man with a bad temper（脾气）. Kids were afraid to go into his yard to pick apples.

One day, 13-year-old Jane and her friend Amy had to go past Mr. Johnson’s house. When Jane saw him, she suggested crossing the street to the other side. But Amy said they needn’t.

When Mr. Johnson saw Amy, he smiled and said, “Hello, Amy! I see you have a new friend with you today.” Amy smiled back. Mr. Johnson looked friendly and gave them each a fresh apple.

Later Jane asked Amy, “Everyone says he is the most unwelcome person in town. Why is he so kind to us?” Amy explained that when she first walked past his house, she was also afraid of him. But she pretended（假装）there was an invisible（看不见的）smile on his face and then started talking to him. Beginning with a “hello” at first, and then speaking more each time.

“An invisible smile?” Jane was puzzled（困惑的）. “Yes,” answered Amy. “My grandma told me to think so. She said if we keep smiling at someone, sooner or later they will smile back.”

Remember what Amy’s grandma said, and we will find that most people can’t refuse（拒绝） our smile.

1.People thought that Mr. Johnson was a(n) person.

A. honest B. kind C. funny D. unfriendly

2.What did Amy do when she first walked past Mr. Johnson’s house?

A. She went into his yard to pick apples.

B. She was too afraid to go away quickly.

C. She smiled to him and talked to him.

D. She talked with him like old friends.

6.3.Amy learned “an invisible smile” from .

A. the old man B. her grandma

C. her parents D. her friend Jane

7.4.What does the story want to tell us?

A. It is important to take others’ advice.

B. A smile can change the whole world.

C. People with bad temper can also make friends.

D. Smile to the world and it will smile at you back.

Answer 1