Question

Unexpected but Good

What a fine day! Mansor was sure that he would see his birthday present on the dining table. It had been like this for the past 15 years. Whatever happened, his parents would place the present next to his glass of milk on that day. He had given various hints (暗示) about what he really wanted, and even silently put a picture of the mobile phone into his mother's handbag. It was impossible that she didn't get the message.

To his surprise, there was nothing on the table this time. The family gave morning wishes to each other as usual and talked as if there was nothing special about the day. His mother only reminded him to clear his writing table.

Mansor quickly ran out of the house as he did not want his parents to see he was sad that they had forgotten his birthday! He would feel better if he joined his friends at the Old People's Home. As he did not want to stay around the house any longer, he got into the first taxi he saw. He was still sad while he was in it.

He got down from the taxi and realized how fine the weather was. The sun was shining brightly as if to give him joy. The chirping of the birds lightened his heart. He walked with a spring in his steps to Old People's Home. As he looked around, he saw people laughing and enjoying themselves. These old people didn't get much care or attention from their busy children, yet they were happy. Why should he be sad? A mobile phone was not quite a big deal after all.

Then he decided to go home. After getting home, he started to tidy his table, knowing that his mother expected him to do so. Wait! What's this? An air ticket to Pulau Redang (熱浪島) for a scuba diving course! "The mobile phone is nice, but we prefer that you learn something rather than have the latest mobile phone.

Hope you will like our present."

With tears of excitement, Mansor realized that he should have known that his parents would never forget his birthday.

1.What did Mansor do to get the present he wanted?

A.He talked to his parents. B.He gave hints to his parents.

C.He carefully cleaned his table. D.He paid a visit to his good friends.

2.After seeing those old people, Mansor___________.

A.felt their life was so boring B.realized he shouldn't be sad

C.wanted to offer help to them D.hoped to get another present

3.What can we learn from the story?

A.Mansor liked the birthday present. B.Mansor knew his parents very well.

C.Mansor's parents would buy a new gift. D.Mansor's parents would say sorry to him.

Answer 1