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Unit 2 Bridging Cultures
单元话题阅读理解练习
(2023秋·广西柳州·高二广西柳城县中学校联考阶段练习)Recently, a video story has spread among people.
James Anthony has cleaned the halls of Hickerson Primary School for 15 years. Although he is deaf, he never complains. Instead, he greets every child and teacher with a smile. Teachers and children love him very much and call him Mr. James.
On the day Anthony turned 60, the school wanted to give him a very special surprise. That day when Anthony walked into a classroom a group of children start to sign and sing “Happy Birthday” to him. Anthony stated smiling as usual. Then his jaw dropped open and he laughed for joy as he realized what was going on. A few teachers sled the kids through the whole song as Anthony watched. A wide smile was on his face. As they finished, tears came out from his eyes.
Scott, secretary of the school said, “The children love and respect Mr. James. They give him high fives in the halls, and he even teaches them sign language. Today he has put smiles on faces all around the world.”
1.James Anthony is ____.
A.a cleaner B.a student C.a secretary D.a guard
2.When did James Anthony get a special surprise?
A.On his fifteenth birthday. B.On his fiftieth birthday.
C.On his sixtieth birthday. D.On his sixteenth birthday.
3.Why did James Anthony cry as the kids and teachers finished singing the song?
A.Because he lost his job. B.Because he was deeply moved.
C.Because the kids didn’t like him. D.Because he couldn’t hear the kids.
4.According to Scott, we can learn that____.
A.Anthony used to be a good teacher.
B.the kids love and respect Mr. James.
C.the kids often help Anthony clean the halls.
D.Anthony always greets the kids and teachers by singing songs.
5.Which may be the best title for the passage?
A.A Famous Teacher B.Lovely Kids
C.A Special Birthday Gift D.An American School
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