The train started moving. It was packed with people of all ages. Most of them were working men and women and young college boys and girls. Near the window sat an old man with his son, who looked about thirty years old.
As the train moved, the son was filled with joy because he was very excited at the scenery outside. He said in a high voice, “See Dad, the green trees and the scenery are very beautiful!” It made the other people feel very strange. Everyone started talking in a low voice about the old man’s son. Suddenly, it started raining. Raindrops fell on the travelers through the open window. Seeing the rain, the old man’s son said happily, “See Dad, how beautiful the rain is!” Hearing these words, a young lady became angry with the man, as the raindrops were dropping on her new clothes. She couldn’t help shouting at the noisy son and his father.
“Can’t you see it is raining? You! Old man! If your son is not feeling well, get him to a mental hospital quickly and please don’t disturb us any more!” The old man’s face turned slightly red and then in a low voice, he replied, “We are on the way back from hospital. He was blind at birth. Only last week he can see again. The rain and the nature are new to him. Please forgive him.” All the other people became quiet.
【小題1】How old was the old man’s son?

The train started moving. It was packed with people of all ages. Most of them were working men and women and young college boys and girls. Near the window sat an old man with his son, who looked about thirty years old.
As the train moved, the son was filled with joy because he was very excited at the scenery outside. He said in a high voice, “See Dad, the green trees and the scenery are very beautiful!” It made the other people feel very strange. Everyone started talking in a low voice about the old man’s son. Suddenly, it started raining. Raindrops fell on the travelers through the open window. Seeing the rain, the old man’s son said happily, “See Dad, how beautiful the rain is!” Hearing these words, a young lady became angry with the man, as the raindrops were dropping on her new clothes. She couldn’t help shouting at the noisy son and his father.
“Can’t you see it is raining? You! Old man! If your son is not feeling well, get him to a mental hospital quickly and please don’t disturb us any more!” The old man’s face turned slightly red and then in a low voice, he replied, “We are on the way back from hospital. He was blind at birth. Only last week he can see again. The rain and the nature are new to him. Please forgive him.” All the other people became quiet.

1. 1.

   How old was the old man’s son?

   1. A.
      About 7 years old.
   2. B.
      About 20 years old.
   3. C.
      About 50 years old.
   4. D.
      About 30 years old.
2. 2.

   What did people think of the son’s behavior（行為）? They thought he was _________.

   1. A.
      lovely
   2. B.
      funny
   3. C.
      strange
   4. D.
      clever
3. 3.

   What was wrong with the son when he was born?

   1. A.
      He had mental illness.
   2. B.
      He couldn’t see.
   3. C.
      He couldn’t hear.
   4. D.
      He couldn’t talk.
4. 4.

   What do you think of the young lady?

   1. A.
      She was friendly to the man.
   2. B.
      She was rude to the old man.
   3. C.
      She was clever.
   4. D.
      She was too noisy.
5. 5.

   According to the passage, what does the writer want to tell us?

   1. A.
      We should be friendly to sick people.
   2. B.
      We should learn to enjoy the nature.
   3. C.
      We should respect the elder people.
   4. D.
      We should know the truth before complaining.