Question

Long time ago, there lived a young boy with his family in a small village.Because there was little water in the village, the boy woke up early every morning, carried his pot and headed for the river in order to get water.

On his way back from the river, he always met some old men who expected to drink water.This happened almost every time.He always gave them water though he would be punished by his stepmother.

One day, he couldn't stand the punishment from his stepmother, so he decided never to give anyone water.But on his way back home, he met a strange-looking man who was very thirsty.The strange man lay by the road and he was badly hurt.The boy remembered his vow (誓言), but he thought for a moment and then gave the strange man some water.When he got home, his stepmother noticed the half-filled pot, and again punished him.

A few days later, there was a knock on the door.It was a mailman.He came from the town with a letter for the boy.The letter contained a thank-you note with some money for the young boy.The writer of the letter said that he was very thankful for the boy's kindness.

Where there is love, there is life.Your everyday good deeds are never useless for they will return to you when you are not expecting it.

1.The young boy woke up early to get water every morning because_________.

A.he loved his mother and wanted to help her

B.there wasn't enough water in the village

C.he could offer people help on the way

D.the water there tasted better

2.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A.The boy's father passed away when he was young.

B.The boy didn’t like the strange-looking man.

C.The boy's stepmother didn’t treat him well.

D.The boy seldom went back home with a half-filled pot.

3.Which of the following words best describes the boy?

A.Warm-hearted. B.Open-minded. C.Strong-willed D.Good-tempered

Answer 1