Each day a red cock flaps his wings and sings,“Get up. It's time to get out of bed.”All of the animals jump out of bed. They love to hear the cock's voice and the cock loves to sing.

　　“He sings so well,”the hens say. The cock nods and feels very happy when he hears this.

　　One day a fox is out and looks for food for lunch. He sees that the cock flaps his wings and sings to the hens.“I am going to catch this big fat cock,”says the fox.

　　When the hens see the fox, they run away at once.“We will not be the fox's food,” they say. “Don't run, Mr Cock,”says the fox.“I only want to listen to your songs. I think you are the best singer in the world, and you are the champion.”The cock is very happy. He thinks he sings best, too. But suddenly the fox grabs（抓取，抓住）him and says,“Let me take you home for lunch.”

　　The other animals notice that the fox is taking the cock away and they run to the fox. The fox can't run very fast because the cock is big and fat. “If I run with you, we can get away,”says the cock. “Run with me then,”orders the fox, and he lets the cock go.

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(2)“You are the champion”is the same as “________”.

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A．You are the last

B．You are the second

C．You are the best

D．You are right

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A．has a red tail

B．has wings

C．can sing in the morning to wake up others

D．can jump

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A．He makes the cock feel very happy.

B．He runs faster than the cock.

C．He becomes the cock's friend.

D．He sings for the cock.

It was midday when I got the call that my grandfather was not well and he was quickly getting worse. My family did not know how long he would stay in the world. I knew I had to get to the hospital to tell him how much I loved him. As I drove to the hospital, I pictured him before I got to tell him how much he meant to me. Trying to fight back the tears, I wanted to stay calm when I saw him.
When I got to the hospital, I hurriedly looked for his hospital room. I found him in a semi-conscious state (半清醒状态). On my knees, I said softly, “Hello, Grandpa.”
Still feeling shy, I decided not to leave his bedside without letting him know. While I asked about how he was, he told me, “I’ll be fine, Henry.” although we both knew that wasn't true. Then he asked me with a smile how I was doing.
Hearing what my grandpa said, I was much moved. I made the decision that I had to show my gratitude for him. As I found all the courage (勇气) I had, I hold his hand tightly. I cried out, “Grandpa. I just want to let you know how much I love you. I hope you already know that yet I just want to make sure.” By this time, tears were rolling down my face. All those years of love that I had shut and not let him know, became free.
Smilingly, he said, “I know. Thank you for telling me that. All I have on this planet is my family and my love for them. If there is anything I could ask of you, I want you to be good to your family, your mother, your father, and your brother. That’s all I want of you.”
What I learned that day changed my whole life. From then on, I began telling people how much I love them, care for them, and respect them. I get in touch with, for example, my babysitter, my barber, to show my appreciation. I go down into the city once a week and serve pizza to the homeless. I wake up every morning and list everything I’m thankful to in my life.
【小题1】The author got the news of Grandpa’s illness________.