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When she moved the covering cloth to look upon his tiny face, she was shocked. The doctor turned quickly and looked out the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears.

Time proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect. When he rushed home from school one day and threw himself into his mother’s arms, she sighed, knowing that his life was to be full of heart- breaks for his imperfect appearance.

He grew up, handsome for his misfortune and popular with his fellow students. He might have been class monitor，but for that. He developed a gift, a talent for literature and music.

Two years went by. One day, his father said to the son, “You’re going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’s a secret.” The operation was a brilliant success, and a new person turned up. His talents blossomed into genius, and his school and college became a series of success. Later he married and entered the diplomatic service.

One day ,he urged his father, “Who gave so much for me？I must know! I could never do enough for him.”

“I do not believe you could, ” said the father, “but the agreement was that you are not to know... not yet.”

The years kept their secret, but the day did come--- one of the darkest days that a son must endure. He stood with his father over his mother’s casket (棺材). Slowly, tenderly, the father reached out a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to show that the mother had no outer ears.

“Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut, ” he whispered gently, “and nobody ever thought Mother less beautiful, did they？”

Real beauty lies not in the physical appearance，but in the heart. Real treasure lies not in what can be seen，but in what cannot be seen. Real love lies not in what is done and known, but in what is done and not known.

1.The mother was shocked at the first sight of her baby because .

A. her baby was born without hair

B. her baby had a tiny face

C. her baby was born imperfect

D. the doctor turned to look out of the window

2.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The son attempted to repay the donator’s kindness.

B. The son didn't know the truth until his mother died.

C. With donated ears, the son’s life developed smoothly.

D. The boy couldn't hear clearly without ears at first.

3.Why did the boy's mother never have her hair cut?

A. Because her hair helped to keep a secret.

B. Because her hair added to her beauty.

C. Because her long hair was her pride.

D. Because she liked her thick and brown hair.

4.Which is the best title for the passage?

A. A Misfortunate Boy

B. Mother’s Hair

C. Mother’s Secret Love

D. A Successful Ear Operation

Answer 1

1.C

2.D

3.A

4.C

【解析】

试题分析:本文主要讲一个伟大的母亲为了孩子的健康成长而将自己的双耳移植给儿子，却不告诉他真相的故事。表明了真正的爱不是做了一些事并让所有人都知道，而是默默地付出。

1. 细节题。根据第一段The baby had been born without ears可知婴儿出生就没有双耳，外貌是不完美的，所以他的母亲在发现的时候很震惊。故选C.

2. 细节题。根据第二段Time proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect可知，小男孩虽然没有双耳，但听力却很好。故选D.

3. 推理判断题。根据文章第四段Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’s a secret可知捐献双耳的人不希望被他人知道。所以可以推知这位母亲一直不剪头发是为了遮住双耳不让孩子发现那个秘密。故选A.

4. 标题选择题。通读全文可知本文主要讲一位母亲将自己的双耳移植给孩子的故事，说明真爱是默默地付出而不求回报。故选C.

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