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When she moved the covering cloth to look upon his tiny face, she was shocked. The doctor turned quickly and looked out the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears.

Time proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect. When he rushed home from school one day and threw himself into his mother’s arms, she sighed, knowing that his life was to be full of heart- breaks for his imperfect appearance.

He grew up, handsome for his misfortune and popular with his fellow students. He might have been class monitor，but for that. He developed a gift, a talent for literature and music.

Two years went by. One day, his father said to the son, “You’re going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’s a secret.” The operation was a brilliant success, and a new person turned up. His talents blossomed into genius, and his school and college became a series of success. Later he married and entered the diplomatic service.

One day ,he urged his father, “Who gave so much for me？I must know! 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 their secret, but the day did come--- one of the darkest days that a son must endure. He stood with his father over his mother’s casket (棺材). Slowly, tenderly, the father reached out a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to show that the mother had no outer ears.

“Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut, ” he whispered gently, “and nobody ever thought Mother less beautiful, did they？”

Real beauty lies not in the physical appearance，but in the heart. Real treasure lies not in what can be seen，but in what cannot be seen. Real love lies not in what is done and known, but in what is done and not known.

1.The mother was shocked at the first sight of her baby because         .

A. her baby was born without hair

B. her baby had a tiny face

C. her baby was born imperfect

D. the doctor turned to look out of the window

2.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The son attempted to repay the donator’s kindness.

B. The son didn't know the truth until his mother died.

C. With donated ears, the son’s life developed smoothly.

D. The boy couldn't hear clearly without ears at first.

3.Why did the boy's mother never have her hair cut?

A. Because her hair helped to keep a secret.

B. Because her hair added to her beauty.

C. Because her long hair was her pride.

D. Because she liked her thick and brown hair.

4.Which is the best title for the passage?

A. A Misfortunate Boy      B. Mother’s Hair

C. Mother’s Secret Love     D. A Successful Ear Operation

Answer

1.C

2.D

3.A

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要讲述了一个感人的故事。一个孩子生下来没有耳朵，他的妈妈为了孩子成长得更加完美，通过手术把自己的耳朵割下来给了儿子，而一直没有剪掉自己的头发，以至于没有被别人发现。这个秘密一直被保守到母亲去世之后，他的父亲才告诉儿子。作者由此发出感慨，真正的美丽不在于外边，而在于内心。真正珍贵的东西不在于人们看见的东西，而在于人们看不见的东西。真正的爱不在于做过的和人们知道的东西，而在于做过的但是人们不知道的。

1. baby had been born without ears.可知这个小孩儿生下来没有耳朵，因此他出生不像平常孩子一样完美。故选C。

2. Time proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect。意思是：时间证明这个孩子的听力是完美的（没有受到影响）。故选D。

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考点：考查记叙文阅读。