Question

For the brave in the armed forces, being sent away from home for months at a time is just part of the duty. However, it’s never an easy one to perform especially for those with children. So, when I found out I was going to stay in South Korea for a year, I was nervous about how my five children, particularly my eldest daughter Abigail, would take the news since it meant I wouldn’t be home to see her graduate from high school.

To my surprise, Abigail told me not to worry and even suggested we make the news known among family members. “We’ve been lucky you haven’t had to be sent abroad yet. Anyway, we can get connected through the Internet. See me on your phone on my spot.” Abigail said. She stepped into many of my roles when I was gone. I wanted to find a way to thank her and show her how proud I was of her. I started planning the special surprise when my request to return home a few weeks earlier to attend Abigail’s graduation ceremony was approved.

When my time in South Korea finally came to an end, I flew home, rented a car, and stayed in a hotel. And on Abigail’s graduation day, I hid in an office behind the stage waiting until I heard my daughter’s name called. I just kept thinking “Don’t cry. Don’t trip in your heels. Don’t fall over.” At last! Abigail was up on stage. I slipped up behind her, whispered in her ear, and around she turned! “I was just thinking, like, ‘You aren’t supposed to be here. What? What? How?’ It was the biggest shock... I’m pretty sure my dad made people he didn’t even know cry. Emotional for everyone.” Abigail cried.

You know what followed: embraces, kisses, tears, laughs, flowers, wishes...; aren’t they what a family have in store?

1.What worried the author most?

A. His duty in South Korea.    B. His Five children’s safety.

C. His eldest daughter’s study.    D. His absence from a big event.

2.What can we learn about Abigail from the story?

A. She reacted angrily to her father leaving home.

B. She took good care of the other four kids when her father was away from home.

C. She was the smartest kid in her family.

D. She gave a speech to express her gratitude to her father on graduation day.

3.How did Abigail feel when meeting her father?

A. Embarrassed.    B. Overjoyed.

C. Nervous.    D. Satisfied.

4.What does the author mainly intend to express by telling the story?

A. A soldier’s personal sacrifice.    B. A father’s contribution to a family.

C. The meaning of family tie.    D. The way to plan a big surprise.

Answer

1.D

2.B

3.B

4.C

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文，作者是一名军人被派往韩国执行任务一年的时间，大女儿Abigail承担起照顾家人的责任，在女儿毕业典礼上，作者突然出现，让女儿非常意外和开心，场面非常感人和温馨。

1.推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句I was nervous about how my five children, particularly my eldest daughter Abigail, would take the news since it meant I wouldn’t be home to see her graduate from high school.可知当作者被派去韩国一年的时候，他最担心的是错过大女儿Abigail的毕业典礼。故D项正确。

2.推理判断题。根据第二段第五局She stepped into many of my roles when I was gone.可知当我不在家的时候，她承担了我的作用，帮助我照顾家人。故B项正确。

3.推理判断题。根据第二段后五句“I was just thinking, like, ‘You aren’t supposed to be here. What? What? How?’ It was the biggest shock... I’m pretty sure my dad made people he didn’t even know cry. Emotional for everyone.” Abigail cried.可知在毕业典礼上当大女儿Abigail转身过来看见我的时候，她喜极而泣。故B项正确。

4.推理判断题。本文是一篇记叙文，作者是一名军人被派往韩国执行任务一年的时间，大女儿Abigail承担起照顾家人的责任，在女儿毕业典礼上，作者突然出现，让女儿非常意外和开心，场面非常感人和温馨，是家人的联系让他们成为一家人。本文的目的也是让我们理解家人的重要性。故C项正确。