Question

It was midday when I got the call that my grandfather was not well and he was quickly getting worse. My family did not know how long he would stay in the world. I knew I had to get to the hospital to tell him how much I loved him. As I drove to the hospital, I pictured him before I got to tell him how much he meant to me. Trying to fight back the tears, I wanted to stay calm when I saw him. When I got to the hospital, I hurriedly looked for his hospital room. I found him in a semi-conscious state(半清醒狀態). On my knees, I said softly, “Hello, Grandpa.”

Still feeling shy, I decided not to leave his bedside without letting him know. While I asked about how he was, he told me, “I’ll be fine, Henry.” although we both knew that wasn’t true. Then he asked me with a smile how I was doing. Hearing what my grandpa said, I was much moved. I made the decision that I had to show my gratitude for him. As I found all the courage (勇氣) I had, I hold his hand tightly. I cried out, “Grandpa, I just want to let you know how much I love you. I hope you already know that yet I just want to make sure.” By this time, tears were rolling down my face. All those years of love that I had shut and not let him know, became free.

Smilingly, he said, “I know. Thank you for telling me that. All I have on this planet is my family and my love for them. If there is anything I could ask of you, I want you to be good to your family, your mother, your father, and your brother. That’s all I want of you.”

What I learned that day changed my whole life.

From then on, I began telling people how much I love them, care for them, and respect them. I get in touch with, for example, my babysitter, my barber, to show my appreciation. I go down into the city once a week and serve pizza to the homeless. I wake up every morning and list everything I’m thankful to in my life.

1. The writer didn’t tell Grandpa his love because ____________ to say love to Grandpa before.

A. he was too shy B. he was too frightened

C. he was too busy D. he had no chances

2.The underlined word “gratitude” (in Paragraph 4) means ____________ in Chinese.

A. 興奮 B.驚訝 C. 害怕 D. 感激

3.The writer wrote this passage to tell readers mainly about _______________.

A. how to think highly of others

B. how to help others get out of trouble

C. how to get in touch with others

D. how to share feelings with others

4.The story develops with the changes of __________________.

A. the writer’s life B. Grandpa’s feelings

C. the writer’s feelings D. Grandpa’s illness

Answer 1