BALTIMORE. MARYLAND—An old postcard changed the lives of an eleven-year-old boy and a very sick woman. The postcard had a picture of the steamship Titanic. The Titanic was the largest ocean ship in the world. It hit an iceberg（冰山）and sank on April 14. 1912. More than 1,500 of the 2,200 people on the ship were killed.
　　The postcard was passed from one person to another for more than 80 years. Then it appeared at a card show for people who liked to collect postcards. An eleven-year-old boy, Joey Russell, came to the show with his grandfather. His grandfather knew everything about the Titanic and its trip from England to New York. “Let’s buy that postcard.” he told Joey. “It will be important someday.”
　　Two years later, Joey’s grandfather took him on a special trip. They went on a trip to the North Atlantic ocean to watch as workers pulled the Titanic up from the bottom of the ocean. Joey put his special postcard in his bag for the trip. On the ship, Joey met Edith Haisman. This woman was on the Titanic when it sank. She was one of the people who were rescued. Joey pulled the postcard out of his pocket. “Please sign this, Mrs. Haisman.” he said. She was happy to write her name on the back of the postcard.
When Joey got home, he put the postcard away and forgot about it, Then Kate Shelley, one of Joey’s friends, told him that her mother was very sick. She needed an operation, but there was a problem. The operation was very expensive, and the family needed $80, 000 to pay for it. Friends and relatives tried to help. But where could they get so much money?
　　Then when Joey went to see the new movie “Titanic”, he had an idea. “Millions of people are seeing this movie and reading about the Titanic.” Joey thought. He remembered the old postcard with Edith Haisman’s signature on it. “Maybe I can sell it for some money. Then I can help Kate’s mom.”
　　Joey told his mother and father about his idea to help Mrs. Shelley. His parents helped him try to sell the postcard to the person who would pay the most money for it. Joey’s story was on television and in newspapers. Joey and Kate even went to New York to be on a national TV show. After the show, many people called in to offer money for the Titanic card. Someone bought it for $60. 000.
Joey’s kind heart and the old Titanic postcard worked together to save a woman’s life.
【小题1】Which of the following is NOT true about the old postcard?

A．The Titanic was the largest steamship in the world in 1912.

B．The steamship Titanic hit an iceberg and sank about a hundred years ago

C．Over two thousand passengers were killed in the ocean accident.

D．More than eighty years had passed before the postcard belonged to Joey.

【小题2】Joey Russell _________.

A．decided to buy the postcard at a shop

B．showed great interest in collecting postcards

C．took the postcard with him to see Mrs. Shelley

D．asked Mrs. Haisman to sign her name on his postcard

【小题3】What does the underlined word “rescued” mean in the sentence?

A．Be made safe from danger.

B．Be on an ocean trip.

C．Be working on board.

D．Be asked to sell the postcard.

【小题4】When did Joey Russell have the idea of selling his old postcard for money?

A．When Kate Shelley told him of her mother’s sickness.

B．When he went to see the new movie “Titanic”.

C．When he was reading the new book of Titanic.

D．When he remembered Mrs. Haisman’s signature on his card.

【小题5】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The Titanic arrived in New York at the end of April, 1912.

B．At the age of 13, Joey Russell got Mrs. Haisman’s signature.

C．Joey Russell sold out his postcards on a national TV show.

D．The Titanic card was sold to many people for $60, 000.

Watching Movies for Your Summer

 

Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties ——《加菲双猫记》 Hello, Garfield will meet you again on the screen. This time, America’s favourite cat Garfield travels to London. Garfield gets lost . However, he enjoys his new life in his new home. But danger is near him.

Superman Returns ——《超人归来》     How exciting to see Superman on the screen again. Like before, he is again saving the world. But his enemy, Lex Luther, is still planning to kill him so that he can control the world.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest ——《加勒比海盗：聚魂馆》     Captain Jack Sparrow again appears on the screen. This time, he finds himself in a heavy debt(负债) to Davey Jones. The only way to get out of it is to find the Dead Man’s Chest. He asks his old friends for help and they start out to the sea.

（　　）1. The story of Garfield in this movie happens in ______ .

  　　　　 　A. America     B. London      C. the sea       D. the world

（　　）2. Why does Lex Luther plan to kill Superman?

   　　　　　A. Because he tried to save the world.

   　　　　　B. Because he never sees Superman on the screen.

   　　　　　C. Because he finds it hard to like the story.

   　　　　　D. Because he wants to control the world.

（　　）3. What is the trouble for Captain Jack Sparrow this time?

A. He again appears on the screen. B. He turns to his friends for help.

C. He is in a heavy debt to Davey Jones. D. He finds the Dead Man’s Chest.

 

Watching Movies for Your Summer

Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties ——《加菲双猫记》 Hello, Garfield will meet you again on the screen. This time, America’s favourite cat Garfield travels to London. Garfield gets lost . However, he enjoys his new life in his new home. But danger is near him.

Superman Returns ——《超人归来》 How exciting to see Superman on the screen again. Like before, he is again saving the world. But his enemy, Lex Luther, is still planning to kill him so that he can control the world.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest ——《加勒比海盗：聚魂馆》 Captain Jack Sparrow again appears on the screen. This time, he finds himself in a heavy debt(负债) to Davey Jones. The only way to get out of it is to find the Dead Man’s Chest. He asks his old friends for help and they start out to the sea.

（　　）1. The story of Garfield in this movie happens in ______ .
　　　　 　A. America     B. London      C. the sea       D. the world
（　　）2. Why does Lex Luther plan to kill Superman?
　　　　　A. Because he tried to save the world.
　　　　　B. Because he never sees Superman on the screen.
　　　　　C. Because he finds it hard to like the story.
　　　　　D. Because he wants to control the world.
（　　）3. What is the trouble for Captain Jack Sparrow this time?
A. He again appears on the screen. B. He turns to his friends for help.
C. He is in a heavy debt to Davey Jones. D. He finds the Dead Man’s Chest.