Dear World,

   My son starts school today. It’s going to be strange and new to him for some time. And I wish you would treat him gently.

   You see, up to now, he has been king of his own room. He has been boss of the backyard. I have always been around to treat his wounds (傷), and to comfort his feelings.

   But now things are going to be different. This morning, he’s going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start on his great adventure (探險).

   So, World, I wish you would take him by the little hand and teach him the things he will have to know. Teach him there are heroes, leaders and friends in this world. Give him quiet time to think over the mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hill.

   Teach him to believe in his own ideas, even if everyone else tells him they are wrong.

   Teach him to stand and fight if he thinks he is right.

   Teach him never to put a price on his heart and soul.

   Teach him gently, World, but don’t coddle (溺愛) him, because only the test of fire makes fine steel (鋼). This is a big order, World, and see what you can do. He’s such a little fellow.

1.From the 2nd paragraph we know that the writer’s son ______.

A. is often ill                                        B. rules the whole family

C. has been working at home              D. has been taken good care of

2.The writer wishes her son ______.

A. to treat others gently

B. not to feel strange at school

C. to develop some good habits

D. to be better than other children at school

3.What does the writer wish her son to do when someone says her son is wrong?

A. He should listen to others and change his ideas.

B. He should not give up his idea easily.

C. He should ask the people around for advice.

D. He should ask her what to do.

4.From the passage, we know the writer ______.

A. is not worried about her son at all

B. doesn’t want her son to go to school

C. writes this passage to other parents

D. is excited about her son’s going to school

5. Which is the best title of this passage?

A. A great moment is coming!            B. How to teach my son

C. A mother’s letter to the world      D. Don’t be rude to my son!

He should not ______ so much money on the wardrobe(衣柜). I suggest _______ one for himself.

　 A. to pay for; to make　 　　 B. spend; making

C. to spend; to make D. pay for; making

He is ________ a boy, he knows what he should do and what he should not do.

1. A.
   not more
2. B.
   no more
3. C.
   not longer
4. D.
   no longer