Mr.Dawson was an old man with a bad temper.Kids were afraid to go into his yard to pick apples.One day,12-year-old Janet and her friend Amy had to walk past Mr.Dawson's house.When Janet saw him,she suggested crossing the street to the other side.But Amy said they needn't.
When Mr.Dawson saw Amy,he smiled and said,“Hello,Amy!I see you have a new friend with you today.”Amy smiled back.Mr.Dawson looked friendly and gave them each a fresh apple.
Later Janet asked Amy,“Everyone says he is the most unwelcome person in town.Why was he so kind to us?”Amy explained that when she first walked past his house,she was also afraid of him.But she imagined there was an invisible (看不見的)smile on his face and then started talking to him.Beginning with a“hello”at first,and then speaking more each time.
“An invisible smile?”Janet was puzzled (困惑的).“Yes,”answered Amy.“My grandma told me to think so.She says smiles can spread.If we keep smiling at someone,sooner or later they will smile back.”
Remember what Amy's grandma said,and we will find that most people can't refuse our smile.
1.Mr.Dawson was thought to be a(n) person.
A.warm-hearted
B.unhappy
C.badly-behaved
D.unfriendly
2.How did Janet feel when Mr.Dawson gave them two apples?
A.Happy.
B.Surprised.
C.Proud.
D.Terrible.
3.Why was Mr.Dawson kind to Amy?
A.Because Amy was never afraid of him.
B.Because Amy's grandma was his old friend.
C.Because Amy was kind to Mr.Dawson first.
D.Because Amy was the most popular girl in town.
4.From the story,we know Amy is a girl who .
A.likes helping others
B.never says no to older people
C.enjoys working with her friends
D.would like to take others' advice
5.Which can be the best title of this passage?
A.How to Be a Welcome Person?
B.Smiles Build a Better World
C.What's the Best Thing About Life?
D.Is It Important to Get on Well with Others?
[參考答案] 1.D 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.B