5.One pleasant New-year morning,Edward got up and dressed himself in a hurry.He wanted to be the first to wish a happy New Year.
He looked in every room,and shouted"Happy New Year"to every one of his family.Then he ran into the street,to repeat them to those he met.When he came back,his father gave him two bright,new silver dollars.His face lighted up as he took them.He had wished for a long time to buysome nice books.
As he ran down the street with a light heart to the bookstore,he saw a poor German family,the father,mother and three children walking in the cold wind.
"I wish you a happy New Year."said Edward,as he was happily passing on.The man shook his head."You do not belong to this country?"asked Edward.The man again shook his head,for he could not understand or speak English.But he pointed to his mouth,and to the children,as if to say,"These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time."
Edward quicky understood that these people were poor and in trouble.He took out his dollars and gave one to the man,and other to his wife.They said something in their language,which doubtlessly meant,"We thank you a thousand times,and will remember you forever."
When Edward came home,his father asked what book he had bought.He hung his head a moment,but quickly looked up."I have bought no books,"said he,"I gave my money to some poor people,who seemed to be very hungry and tired.I think I can wait for my books until next New Year.Oh,if only you had seen how glad they were to receive the money!""My dear boy,"said his father,"here are some books.I give them to you,more as a reward for your godness of heart than as a New-year gift."
"Always be ready to help people around you and every year of your life will be a HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
35.What words can we use to describe Edward?B
A.smart and hard-working
B.kind and warm-hearted
C.honest and easy-going
D.rich and helpful
36.We can infer from the passage thatA.
A.Edward's father was in favor of what he had done.
B.the German father was too ill to support his family.
C.Edward often gave money to help others in trouble.
D.giving money to others will make people become poor.
37.After reading this passage,we know thatC
A.knowledge can change people's life
B.a(chǎn)ll people are happy on New Year's Day
C.true happiness lies in helping others
D.only poor people move to foreign countries
38.Which of the following is the best title for the story?D
A.A Poor Family
B.Father and Son
C.Some Nice Books
D.Two Silver Dollars.