An 11?month?old baby helped raise the alarm that her mother had fallen down unconscious by using a mobile phone.

Amelia Boyle，known as Millie，picked up the ringing mobile and answered the call when her mother Elizabeth,20，fainted in the hall of their home.

Linda Wright，Millie's grandmother，was on the other end of the line and heard the baby say “Who's that？”and “Mama”．

The girl is not allowed to play with the mobile so Mrs.Wright knew something was wrong with Millie's mother，who has a history of fainting and fitting，and dialed 999.Miss Boyle，whose phone it was，woke up in her home in Braintree，Essex，to find police and ambulance crews at her door.She became confused and told them she had not called them.A few minutes later three paramedics arrived and examined her.She did not need hospital treatment.Miss Boyle said，“I went upstairs to get Millie some clothes.I came downstairs again and I was going to get her dressed up as normal.”

“She was moving around playing with some toys when I suddenly fainted between the passage and the living room blocking the stairs.”

“My mum phoned me back on the home phone and when she didn't get through，she tried on the mobile，then the home phone again.”

She added，“I am so lucky to have Millie.”

“Millie does not seem to be disturbed by it.She must have watched me open the phone—she is not usually allowed to play with it because she tends to stick it in her mouth.”

“She is a very clever little girl.I was proud of her anyway but now she is even more special.”

Mrs.Wright said，“If Millie hadn't answered the phone，I wouldn't have known what had happened.”

1．Miss Boyle fell down ill while her baby was________.

A．answering Mrs.Wright's phone call

B．following her mother up and down

C．having fun with her toys

D．playing with her mother's mobile phone

2．Which one is the right order according to the passage?

①Miss Boyle went to get her daughter's clothes.

②Police and doctors reached Millie's home.

③Millie answered her grandma's call.

④Miss Boyle fainted on the floor.

A．①④③② 　　　　 B．②③①④

C．②①④③ 　　　　 D．③①②④

3．From the passage，we know that Millie________.

A．could help her mother get clothes

B．could speak a lot of words

C．was frightened by her mother

D．was a lovely and clever baby

4．What is the author's purpose by writing this story?

A．To introduce an 11?month?old baby to us.

B．To persuade us to use mobile often.

C．To tell us how a baby saved her mother.

D．To describe an accident happening to a baby.

D

Dear Michelle,

My mother is not a good example for me and my sister. She smokes, stays out late, and she curses(骂人).I love her but I am ashamed of her.I do not want to bring my friends home because she does not act like any of the other mothers. She says I am a loser because I sit at home and study. I wish I could live in another family that was normal,but it will be 5 years before I am 18 and legal. What am I supposed to do until then?

Prisoner of a Crazy House

Dear 7th Grader,

I am glad that you love your mother because the rest of your feeings about her may change as you get older and mature(成熟).

While it is true that your mother’s smoking, partying and cursing bring you shame, the fact that you want to stay separate from her doings is notable and very smart. It shows that you are a winner,not a loser.

I am guessing, therefore, that you do not bring shame to yourself, and that is a good thing, So,keep it that way and keep away from your mother’s habits.

At the same time,try to get the best grades and join clubs and school activities. Offer social service on weekends and visit your friends at their homes.

Unfortunately, you are not alone.Many teens live in homes with immature,misguided, selfish parents. Those kids often feel lonely and separate from the rest of their friends because of their parents’ terrible deeds.

But they develop good friendships with nice kids, do well in school,and often find a teacher or guidance advisor who makes all the difference!

Do it, Miss Winning 13 years old, and keep looking forward to your own fine future.Maybe by then your mother may even see the light and realize how surprising you really are.

Best luck!

Michelle

64.The kid asks for advice on how to___________.

A.make her mother change                                B.deal with her situation

C.get along well with her mother                       D.start a new family

65.Michelle doesn’t address her letter receiver as“Prisoner of a Crazy House”possibly because she

__________.

A.tries to be polite                                       B.doesn’t write to the kid alone

C.knows that’s a girl in Grade 7                         D.wants to cheer the kid up

66.According to the passage, Michelle advises the girl to_________.

A.try talking to her mother for her future

B.stick to her attitude towards her mother’s some habits

C.understand her mother’s habits and get used to them

D.try to keep away from her mother

67.What does Michelle mainly express by writing the last four paragraphs?

A.Don’t worry too much about the problem.

B.Many parents act terribly.

C.Parents manners make little difference.

D.The girl is not speaking for herself.

Dear Michelle,

       My mother is not a good example for me and my sister. She smokes, stays out late, and she curses(骂人).I love her but I am ashamed of her. I do not want to bring my friends home because she does not act like any of the other mothers. She says I am a loser because I sit at home and study. I wish I could live in another family that was normal, but it will be 5 years before I am 18 and legal. What am I supposed to do until then?

                                                                                                         Prisoner of a Crazy House

Dear 7^th Grader,

       I am glad that you love your mother because the rest of your feelings about her may change as you get older and mature(成熟).

       While it is true that your mother’s smoking, partying and cursing bring you shame, the fact that you want to stay separate from her doings is notable and very smart. It shows that you are a winner, not a loser.

       I am guessing, therefore, that you do not bring shame to yourself, and that is a good thing, So, keep it that way and keep away from your mother’s habits.

       At the same time, try to get the best grades and join clubs and school activities. Offer social service on weekends and visit your friends at their homes.

       Fortunately, you are not alone. Many teens live in homes with immature, misguided, selfish parents. Those kids often feel lonely and separate from the rest of their friends because of their parents’ terrible deeds.

       But they develop good friendships with nice kids, do well in school, and often find a teacher or guidance advisor who makes all the difference!

       Do it, Miss Winning 13 years old, and keep looking forward to your own fine future. Maybe by then your mother may even see the light and realize how surprising you really are.

       Best luck!

                                                                                                                Michelle

The kid asks for advice on how to                .

A. make her mother change                               B. deal with her situation

C. get along well with her mother                      D. start a new family

Michelle doesn’t call her letter receiver“ Prisoner of a Crazy House” possibly because she

               .

A. tries to be polite                                           B. doesn’t write to the kid alone

C. knows that’s a girl in Grade 7                        D. wants to cheer the kid up

According to the passage, Michelle advises the girl to           .

A. try talking to her mother for her future

B .stick to her attitude towards her mother’s some habits

C. understand her mother’s habits and get used to them

D. try to keep away from her mother

What does Michelle mainly express by writing the last four paragraphs?

A. Don’t worry too much about the problem.

B. Many parents act terribly.

C. Parents manners make little difference.

D. The girl is not speaking for herself.

D
Dear Michelle,
My mother is not a good example for me and my sister. She smokes, stays out late, and she curses(骂人).I love her but I am ashamed of her.I do not want to bring my friends home because she does not act like any of the other mothers. She says I am a loser because I sit at home and study. I wish I could live in another family that was normal,but it will be 5 years before I am 18 and legal. What am I supposed to do until then?
Prisoner of a Crazy House
Dear 7th Grader,
I am glad that you love your mother because the rest of your feeings about her may change as you get older and mature(成熟).
While it is true that your mother’s smoking, partying and cursing bring you shame, the fact that you want to stay separate from her doings is notable and very smart. It shows that you are a winner,not a loser.
I am guessing, therefore, that you do not bring shame to yourself, and that is a good thing, So,keep it that way and keep away from your mother’s habits.
At the same time,try to get the best grades and join clubs and school activities. Offer social service on weekends and visit your friends at their homes.
Unfortunately, you are not alone.Many teens live in homes with immature,misguided, selfish parents. Those kids often feel lonely and separate from the rest of their friends because of their parents’ terrible deeds.
But they develop good friendships with nice kids, do well in school,and often find a teacher or guidance advisor who makes all the difference!
Do it, Miss Winning 13 years old, and keep looking forward to your own fine future.Maybe by then your mother may even see the light and realize how surprising you really are.
Best luck!
Michelle
64.The kid asks for advice on how to___________.
A.make her mother change                                B.deal with her situation
C.get along well with her mother                       D.start a new family
65.Michelle doesn’t address her letter receiver as“Prisoner of a Crazy House”possibly because she
__________.
A.tries to be polite                                       B.doesn’t write to the kid alone
C.knows that’s a girl in Grade 7                         D.wants to cheer the kid up
66.According to the passage, Michelle advises the girl to_________.
A.try talking to her mother for her future
B.stick to her attitude towards her mother’s some habits
C.understand her mother’s habits and get used to them
D.try to keep away from her mother
67.What does Michelle mainly express by writing the last four paragraphs?
A.Don’t worry too much about the problem.
B.Many parents act terribly.
C.Parents manners make little difference.
D.The girl is not speaking for herself.

Dear Michelle,

    My mother is not a good example for me and my sister. She smokes, stays out late, and she curses(骂人).I love her but I am ashamed of her.I do not want to bring my friends home because she does not act like any of the other mothers. She says I am a loser because I sit at home and study. I wish I could live in another family that was normal,but it will be 5 years before I am 18 and legal. What am I supposed to do until then?

                                                            Prisoner of a Crazy House

Dear 7^th Grader,

    I am glad that you love your mother because the rest of your feeings about her may change as you get older and mature(成熟).

    While it is true that your mother’s smoking, partying and cursing bring you shame, the fact that you want to stay separate from her doings is notable and very smart. It shows that you are a winner,not a loser.

    I am guessing, therefore, that you do not bring shame to yourself, and that is a good thing, So,keep it that way and keep away from your mother’s habits.

    At the same time,try to get the best grades and join clubs and school activities. Offer social service on weekends and visit your friends at their homes.

    Unfortunately, you are not alone.Many teens live in homes with immature,misguided, selfish parents. Those kids often feel lonely and separate from the rest of their friends because of their parents’ terrible deeds.

    But they develop good friendships with nice kids, do well in school,and often find a teacher or guidance advisor who makes all the difference!

    Do it, Miss Winning 13 years old, and keep looking forward to your own fine future.Maybe by then your mother may even see the light and realize how surprising you really are.

    Best luck!

                                                                        Michelle

1.The kid asks for advice on how to                .

A.make her mother change                 B.deal with her situation

C.get along well with her mother             D.start a new family

2.Michelle doesn’t address her letter receiver as“Prisoner of a Crazy House”possibly because she

             .

A.tries to be polite                     B.doesn’t write to the kid alone

C.knows that’s a girl in Grade 7                D.wants to cheer the kid up

3.According to the passage, Michelle advises the girl to           .

A.try talking to her mother for her future

B.stick to her attitude towards her mother’s some habits

C.understand her mother’s habits and get used to them

D.try to keep away from her mother

4.What does Michelle mainly express by writing the last four paragraphs?

A.Don’t worry too much about the problem.

B.Many parents act terribly.

C.Parents manners make little difference.

D.The girl is not speaking for herself.