Something strange happened when I was 14 years old. Every previous year on Thanksgiving Day I'd woken up early, filled with excitement. But that Thanksgiving, for some reason I saw no reason to celebrate. None of my family were really thankful, I realized. The whole thing was a lie!During the dinner time, I left, hiding in the guest room and cried. My mom came to see what was wrong. "No one is really thankful!" I sobbed, "They just pretend for one day because that's what they're supposed to do!"After I finished talking, she nodded. "You're right, " she told me. "It's fake until you find the truth for yourself." She said it was my choice whether to celebrate with them or not. She said Thanksgiving is a time to reflect because we don't always get to see loved ones and eat a good meal. Then she left.I didn't listen to her, thinking that every holiday was a lie and I could never find joy celebrating again. But giving in to my starving stomach, I went back to the dining room in a few minutes. I couldn't believe what I saw. My entire extended family was waiting for me with wide smiles and concerned looks, and the table was loaded with untouched plates."Andy, " my aunt said, "We can't eat without you. We're waiting for your turn. Now you can start it." I didn't know what to say first. Finally, I said I was thankful for having a younger brother to teach, play with, and see grow.The family shared, and everyone had something beautiful to say. Listening to what they said, I suddenly understood what my mom meant about finding out my own reason for celebrating. For me, this holiday was a chance to pause and reflect on everything I cared about.And with that, I took a huge and satisfying bite of food.(1)Why did the author hide himself and cry on the Thanksgiving Day? A.Because he got up too late.B.Because he thought the dinner was tasteless.C.Because he thought his family didn't show real thankfulness.D.Because some of his family were absent from the celebration.(2)What can we know about the author's mother according to the text? A.She was strict with her son.B.She was very understanding.C.She felt disappointed in the author.D.She showed great worry about the author.(3)What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 5 refer to? A.Making a wish.B.Having dinner.C.Giving a performance.D.Expressing thankfulness.(4)Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A.Love and liesB.My loving motherC.An unforgettable dinnerD.An inspiring Thanksgiving
Something strange happened when I was 14 years old. Every previous year on Thanksgiving Day I'd woken up early, filled with excitement. But that Thanksgiving, for some reason I saw no reason to celebrate. None of my family were really thankful, I realized. The whole thing was a lie!
During the dinner time, I left, hiding in the guest room and cried. My mom came to see what was wrong. "No one is really thankful!" I sobbed, "They just pretend for one day because that's what they're supposed to do!"
After I finished talking, she nodded. "You're right, " she told me. "It's fake until you find the truth for yourself." She said it was my choice whether to celebrate with them or not. She said Thanksgiving is a time to reflect because we don't always get to see loved ones and eat a good meal. Then she left.
I didn't listen to her, thinking that every holiday was a lie and I could never find joy celebrating again. But giving in to my starving stomach, I went back to the dining room in a few minutes. I couldn't believe what I saw. My entire extended family was waiting for me with wide smiles and concerned looks, and the table was loaded with untouched plates.
"Andy, " my aunt said, "We can't eat without you. We're waiting for your turn. Now you can start it." I didn't know what to say first. Finally, I said I was thankful for having a younger brother to teach, play with, and see grow.
The family shared, and everyone had something beautiful to say. Listening to what they said, I suddenly understood what my mom meant about finding out my own reason for celebrating. For me, this holiday was a chance to pause and reflect on everything I cared about.
And with that, I took a huge and satisfying bite of food.
Why did the author hide himself and cry on the Thanksgiving Day?
- A.Because he got up too late.
- B.Because he thought the dinner was tasteless.
- C.Because he thought his family didn't show real thankfulness.
- D.Because some of his family were absent from the celebration.
What can we know about the author's mother according to the text?
- A.She was strict with her son.
- B.She was very understanding.
- C.She felt disappointed in the author.
- D.She showed great worry about the author.
What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 5 refer to?
- A.Making a wish.
- B.Having dinner.
- C.Giving a performance.
- D.Expressing thankfulness.
Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
- A.Love and lies
- B.My loving mother
- C.An unforgettable dinner
- D.An inspiring Thanksgiving
题目解答
答案
- (1)C
- (2)B
- (3)D
- (4)D
解析
文章讲述了作者在感恩节那天因为觉得家人没有真正感恩而感到失望，决定不参加庆祝活动。但最终在家人等待和鼓励下，作者重新找到了感恩的意义。
步骤 2：分析问题
(1) 作者为什么在感恩节那天躲起来哭？
(2) 从文章中我们能了解到作者的母亲是怎样的人？
(3) 第5段中划线的“it”指的是什么？
(4) 文章的最佳标题是什么？
步骤 3：解答问题
(1) 作者在感恩节那天躲起来哭是因为他认为家人没有真正感恩。
(2) 从文章中我们能了解到作者的母亲是一个非常理解人的人。
(3) 第5段中划线的“it”指的是表达感恩。
(4) 文章的最佳标题是“An inspiring Thanksgiving”。