A
One day, Tom’s teacher, Miss Mak, held a class meeting. “There will be a flag day next Saturday. Does anyone want to join this meaningful event?” asked Miss Mak. Tom was interested in raising money for homeless children, but he was not brave enough to talk to the strangers, so he kept quiet in his seat.
“Tom, you haven’t sold flags before,” said Miss Mak suddenly. “Would you like to have a try?” Tom was hesitant, but he finally nodded.
On the flag day, Tom and Angela sold flags in a busy street. “Ex-cuse-me. Could y-o-u pl-ea-se buy ...?” said Angela softly to the first person she met. The man smiled and put a five-dollar coin into Angela’s collection bag. Then she said thanks and put a flag under his shoulder. “I did it!” said Angela happily. “It’s your turn now.”
Feeling nervous, Tom began to shake. Soon, he saw a young lady walking towards him. The lady was smiling and holding a few coins in her hand. She asked, “Are you selling flags for Fund for the Homeless Children?” Tom’s face turned red and said yes. Then the lady made the donation and Tom gave her a flag. “You made it!” laughed Angela.
In the next couple of hours, Angela and Tom sold flags quickly and bravely. At last, their collection bags were so heavy that they had to hold them with both arms. They felt very proud.
1. Why did Tom keep quiet in his seat?
A. He had other plans.
B. He didn’t like Miss Mak.
C. He was not interested in the activity.
D. He was not brave enough to talk to the strangers.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句中“... but he was not brave enough to talk to the strangers, so he kept quiet in his seat.”可知,这是因为他不够勇敢。故选D。
答案：D
2. Where did Tom and Angela sell flags?
A. In a busy street. B. In their school.
C. In a tall building. D. In a small garden.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段首句“On the flag day, Tom and Angela sold flags in a busy street.”可知,他们在一条繁忙的大街上售卖旗帜。故选A。
答案：A
3. How much did the first man pay Angela for the flag?
A. Five dollars. B. Ten dollars.
C. Fifteen dollars. D. Twenty dollars.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第三句“The man smiled and put a five-dollar coin into Angela’s collection bag.”可知,这个人付了五美元。故选A。
答案：A
4. How did Tom and Angela feel after they sold the flags?
A. Bored. B. Shy. C. Proud. D. Sad.
解析：细节理解题。根据短文最后一句“They felt very proud.”可知,卖完旗帜以后,他们感觉很骄傲。故选C。
答案：C
