“Can I see my baby?” asked the happy new mother．The bundle（婴儿包） was placed in her arms and when she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped—the baby had been born without ears．Time, however, proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect except his appearance.

One day when he rushed home from school and threw himself into his mother’s arms, he cried out bitterly, “A boy, a big boy called me—a f-freak.” She sighed, knowing that his life was to be endless of heartbreaks.

He grew up, handsome for his misfortune．A favorite with his fellow students, he might have been class president, but for that．He developed a gift for literature and music.

The boy’s father had a talk with the family doctor．Could nothing be done? “I believe we could graft（移植） on a pair of outer ears, if they could be donated,” the doctor decided．So the search began for a person who would make such a sacrifice for a young man．Two years went by．“You’re going to the hospital, son．Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need．But it’s a secret,” said the father.

The operation was a brilliant success．His talents blossomed into genius．School and college became a series of successes．Later he married and entered the diplomatic（外交） service．“But I must know!” he urged his father．“Who gave so much for me? 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 the secret, but the day did come… one of the darkest days that ever pass through a son．He stood with his father over his mother’s casket（棺材）．Slowly and tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to let out the secret.

1．The story is mainly about_______.

  A．how a boy had new ears through an operation

  B．what a devoted parent privately did for the child

  C．how a disabled boy turned into a useful person

  D．why a donator made a sacrifice to a bright boy

2．The underlined word “freak” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_______”.

  A．slow-acting person                              B．ugly-looking child

  C．badly-behaved student                          D．strangely-shaped creature

3．What can be inferred from the passage?

  A．The agreement was between the donator and the family.

  B．The boy was so popular that he was made class president.

  C．Finally the boy came to know who the donator was.

  D．The mother donated her ears to her son after she died.

4．We can learn from the passage that _______.

  A．real love sometimes lies in what is done unknown 

  B．it is up to parents to help their children heart and soul

  C．true beauty lies only in the heart not in appearance

  D．it’s a virtue for young generations to learn to be grateful

“Can I see my baby?” asked the happy new mother．The bundle （婴儿包） was placed in her arms and when she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped—the baby had been born without ears．Time, however, proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect except his appearance．

    One day when he rushed home from school and threw himself into his mother’s arms, he cried out bitterly, “A boy, a big boy … called me—a f-…freak．” She sighed, knowing that his life was to be endless of heartbreaks．

    He grew up, handsome for his misfortune．A favorite with his fellow students, he might have been class president, but for that．He developed a gift for literature and music．

    The boy’s father had a talk with the family doctor．Could nothing be done? “I believe we could graft（移植）on a pair of outer ears, if they could be donated（捐献）,” the doctor decided．So the search began for a person who would make such a sacrifice for a young man．Two years went by． Then, “You’re going to the hospital, son．Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need．But it’s a secret．” said the father．

    The operation was a brilliant success．His talents blossomed into genius． School and college became a series of successes．Later he married and entered the diplomatic（外交）service．“But I must know!” he urged his father．“Who gave so much for me? 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 the secret, but the day did come … one of the darkest days that ever pass through a son．He stood with his father over his mother’s casket（棺材）． Slowly and tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to let out the secret．

1．The story is mainly about _______．

A．how a boy had new ears through an operation

B．what a devoted parent privately did for the child

C．how a disabled boy turned into a useful person

D．why a donator made a sacrifice to a bright boy

2．From the first paragraph we know that the mother _______．

A．was determined to donate her ears to perfect her son

B．kept her husband unknown about the baby’s situation

C．felt shocked and disappointed to see her new baby

D．complained of her bad luck to have a disabled child

3．The underlined word “freak” in Paragraph 3 is the closest in meaning to “_______”．

      A．slow-acting person                            B．ugly-looking child

     C．badly-bahaved student                         D．strangely-shaped creature

4．What can be inferred from the passage?

A．The agreement was between the donator and the family．

B．The boy was so popular that he was made class president．

C．Finally the boy came to know who the donator was．

D．The mother donated her ears to her son after she died．

5．What moral lesson can we draw from this reading?

A．Real love lies in what is done unknown rather than what is done known．

B．It is up to parents to help their children heart and soul．

C．True beauty lies only in the heart not in appearance．    

D．It is a virtue for young generations to learn to be grateful．

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
“Can I see my baby?” asked the happy new mother. The bundle(婴儿包)was placed in her arms and when she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped-the baby has been born without ears. Time, however, proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect except his appearance.
One day when he rushed home from school and threw himself into his mother’s arms, he cried out bitterly, “A boy, a big boy… called me a f-…freak(怪人).” She sighed, knowing that his life was to be endless of heartbreaks.
He grew up, handsome and popular with his fellow students. He developed a gift for literature and music. But for his misfortune, he might have been class president.
The boy’s father had a talk with the family doctor. “Could nothing be done?” “I believe we could graft(移植)on a pair of outer ears, if they could be donated(捐献),”the doctor decided. So the search began for a person who would make such a sacrifice a young man. Two years went by. Then, “You’re going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’s a secret,” said the father.
The operation was a brilliant success. His talents blossomed (开花)into genius. School and college became a series of successes. Later he married and entered the diplomatic（外交）service. “But I must know!” he urged his father. “Who gave so much for me? 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 the secret, but the day did come…. one of the darkest days that ever pass through a son. He stood with his father over his mother’s casket(棺材).Slowly and softly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to let out the secret.
写作内容
以约30个词概括这个感人的故事
以约120个词，请就 “在受别人的帮助中，学会了帮助别人”的话题写一篇英语短文，表达你内心的感受，并包括如下要点：
1）你看完这个故事后，你如何评价这位母亲的无私行为；
2）请以你的日常生活经历的事情为例，说明别人的善良行为对你的影响；
3）你的感想。
写作要求
1. 作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，
2．可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；
3. 无需标题
【评分标准】句子结构准确； 信息内容完整； 篇章结构连贯。

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

“Can I see my baby?” asked the happy new mother. The bundle(婴儿包)was placed in her arms and when she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped-the baby has been born without ears. Time, however, proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect except his appearance.

One day when he rushed home from school and threw himself into his mother’s arms, he cried out bitterly, “A boy, a big boy… called me a f-…freak(怪人).” She sighed, knowing that his life was to be endless of heartbreaks.

He grew up, handsome and popular with his fellow students. He developed a gift for literature and music. But for his misfortune, he might have been class president.

The boy’s father had a talk with the family doctor. “Could nothing be done?” “I believe we could graft(移植)on a pair of outer ears, if they could be donated(捐献),”the doctor decided. So the search began for a person who would make such a sacrifice a young man. Two years went by. Then, “You’re going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’s a secret,” said the father.

The operation was a brilliant success. His talents blossomed (开花)into genius. School and college became a series of successes. Later he married and entered the diplomatic（外交）service. “But I must know!” he urged his father. “Who gave so much for me? 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 the secret, but the day did come…. one of the darkest days that ever pass through a son. He stood with his father over his mother’s casket(棺材).Slowly and softly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to let out the secret.

写作内容

1. 以约30个词概括这个感人的故事

2. 以约120个词，请就 “在受别人的帮助中，学会了帮助别人”的话题写一篇英语短文，表达你内心的感受，并包括如下要点：

1）你看完这个故事后，你如何评价这位母亲的无私行为；

2）请以你的日常生活经历的事情为例，说明别人的善良行为对你的影响；

3）你的感想。

写作要求

1. 作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，

2．可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

3. 无需标题

【评分标准】句子结构准确； 信息内容完整； 篇章结构连贯。

 “Can I see my baby?” asked the happy new mother. The bundle（婴儿包）was placed in her arms and when she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she held her breath-the baby has been born without ears. Time, however, proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect except his appearance.

One day when he rushed home from school and threw himself into his mother’s arms, he cried out bitterly, “A boy, a big boy… called me a f-…freak.” She sighed, knowing that his life was to be endless of heartbreaks.

He grew up, handsome for his misfortune. A favorite with his fellow students, he might have been class president, but for that. He developed a gift for literature and music.

The boy’s father had a talk with the family doctor. Could nothing be done? “I believe we could graft（移植）on a pair of outer ears, if they could be donated（捐献）,”the doctor decided. So the search began for a person who would make such a sacrifice a young man. Two years went by. Then, “You’re going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’s a secret,” said the father.

The operation was a brilliant success. His talents blossomed （开花）into genius. School and college became a series of successes. Later he married and entered the diplomatic（外交）service. “But I must know!” he urged his father. “Who gave so much for me? 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 the secret, but the day did come…. one of the darkest days that ever pass through a son. He stood with his father over his mother’s casket（棺材）.Slowly and tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to let out the secret.

60．The story is mainly about        .

         A．how a boy had new ears through an operation

         B．what a devoted parent privately did for the child

         C．how a disabled boy turned into a useful person

         D．why a donator made a sacrifice to a bright boy

61．From the first paragraph we know that the mother      .

         A．was determined to donate her ears to perfect her son.

         B．kept her husband unknown about the baby’s situation

         C．felt shocked and disappointed to see her new baby

         D．complained of her bad luck to have a disabled child

62．We can infer from her passage         .

         A．the agreement was between the donator and the family

         B．the boy was so popular that he was made class president

         C．finally the boy came to know who the donator was

         D．the mother donated her ears to her son after she died

63．What moral lesson can we draw from this reading?

        A．True beauty lies only in the heart not in appearance.

         B．It is a virtue for young generations to learn to be grateful

         C．It is up to parents to help their children heart and soul.

         D．Real love lies in what is done unknown rather than what is done known.

 “Can I see my baby?” asked the happy new mother. The bundle（婴儿包）was placed in her arms and when she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she held her breath-the baby has been born without ears. Time, however, proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect except his appearance.

One day when he rushed home from school and threw himself into his mother’s arms, he cried out bitterly, “A boy, a big boy… called me a f-…freak.” She sighed, knowing that his life was to be endless of heartbreaks.

He grew up, handsome for his misfortune. A favorite with his fellow students, he might have been class president, but for that. He developed a gift for literature and music.

The boy’s father had a talk with the family doctor. Could nothing be done? “I believe we could graft（移植）on a pair of outer ears, if they could be donated（捐献）,”the doctor decided. So the search began for a person who would make such a sacrifice a young man. Two years went by. Then, “You’re going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’s a secret,” said the father.

The operation was a brilliant success. His talents blossomed （开花）into genius. School and college became a series of successes. Later he married and entered the diplomatic（外交）service. “But I must know!” he urged his father. “Who gave so much for me? 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 the secret, but the day did come…. one of the darkest days that ever pass through a son. He stood with his father over his mother’s casket（棺材）.Slowly and tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to let out the secret.

60．The story is mainly about        .

       A．how a boy had new ears through an operation

       B．what a devoted parent privately did for the child

       C．how a disabled boy turned into a useful person

       D．why a donator made a sacrifice to a bright boy

61．From the first paragraph we know that the mother      .

       A．was determined to donate her ears to perfect her son.

       B．kept her husband unknown about the baby’s situation

       C．felt shocked and disappointed to see her new baby

       D．complained of her bad luck to have a disabled child

62．We can infer from her passage         .

       A．the agreement was between the donator and the family

       B．the boy was so popular that he was made class president

       C．finally the boy came to know who the donator was

       D．the mother donated her ears to her son after she died

63．What moral lesson can we draw from this reading?

      A．True beauty lies only in the heart not in appearance.

       B．It is a virtue for young generations to learn to be grateful

       C．It is up to parents to help their children heart and soul.

       D．Real love lies in what is done unknown rather than what is done known.

“Can I see my baby?” asked the happy new mother. The bundle （婴儿包） was placed in her arms and when she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped—the baby had been born without ears. Time, however, proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect except his appearance.

One day when he rushed home from school and threw himself into his mother’s arms, he cried out bitterly, “A boy, a big boy … called me—a freak.” She sighed, knowing that his life was to be endless of heartbreaks.

He grew up, handsome for his misfortune. A favorite with his fellow students, he might have been class president, but for that. He developed a gift for literature and music.

The boy’s father had a talk with the family doctor. Could nothing be done? “I believe we could graft（移植） on a pair of outer ears, if they could be donated,” the doctor decided. So the search began for a person who would make such a sacrifice for a young man. Two years went by. Then, “You’re going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’s a secret.” said the father.

The operation was a brilliant success. His talents blossomed into genius. School and college became a series of successes. Later he married and entered the diplomatic service. “But I must know!” he urged his father. “Who gave so much for me? 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 the secret, but the day did come … one of the darkest days that ever pass through a son. He stood with his father over his mother’s casket（棺材）. Slowly and tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to let out the secret.

1．The story is mainly about _______.

                                       A．how a boy had new ears through an operation

                                       B．what a devoted parent privately did for the child

                                       C．why a donator made a sacrifice to a bright boy

                                       D．how a disabled boy turned into a useful person

2．From the first paragraph we know that the mother _______.

                                       A．was determined to donate her ears to perfect her son

                                       B．kept her husband unknown about the baby’s situation

                                       C．felt shocked and disappointed to see her new baby

                                       D．complained of her bad luck to have a disabled child

3．The underlined word “freak” in Paragraph 3 is the closest in meaning to “_______”.

     A．slow-acting person                            B．ugly-looking child

     C．badly-behaved student                          D．strangely-shaped creature

4．What moral lesson can we draw from this reading?

                                       A．Real love lies in what is done unknown rather than what is done known.

                                       B．It is up to parents to help their children heart and soul.

                                       C．True beauty lies only in the heart not in appearance.

                                       D．It is a virtue for young generations to learn to be grateful.