I was not having a happy holiday. My family had decided to go back to the countryside in New Hampshire, US, again. But I found it boring. What made the holiday even worse was that I had to sleep in the same bed as my brother. But I was wrong. This trip was the best holiday I have ever had. During the holiday, I met a very special friend.
While I was walking in the countryside, I saw a man carrying a small brown bag. Wearing white clothes, the man looked like a ghost. As he looked at me, I felt frightened. I wanted to run away when the man spoke to me. “Hello. Beautiful day, isn’t it?” he said. The man talked a lot. I wasn’t listening very carefully because I was looking at his little bag. I wanted to see what was inside it!
He saw me looking at the bag and he asked me if I would like to see. Out came a lively, beautiful puppy. The brown puppy was small and only about two months old. The man then asked me, “Would you like to keep this puppy?” I had always wanted a puppy and now I had the chance. I thanked him, took the puppy and ran home. For the rest of that summer, I played with him all the time. And after the trip, I took him home. The puppy is now loved by all my family. He is a friend to both my brother and me, a warm little ball of happiness in our lives.
I’ve always wanted to thank the man because he changed my life. His gift has given me years of pleasure. And I never have boring family holidays anymore.
小題1:The “special friend” in the third paragraph referred to _______.
A.the man | B.a ghost |
C.the puppy | D.the bag |
小題2:According to the story, which words can be used to describe the man?
A.talkative and friendly | B.boring and frightening |
C.unfriendly and strange-looking | D.good-looking and outgoing |
小題3:Why did the writer keep looking at the man’s little bag?
A.Because the man was carrying it and running quickly. |
B.Because the writer wondered what was inside. |
C.Because there was something dangerous in it. |
D.Because the writer saw a puppy in it. |
小題4:How did the writer deal with the puppy?
A.He left it in the countryside. |
B.He gave it to his brother. |
C.He took it home after the holiday. |
D.He played with it and gave it back to the man at last. |
小題5:What’s the best title for the story?
A.Don’t Be Afraid | B.A Strange Man |
C.Never Believe in Others | D.The Best Holiday |