1、单元综合检测(一)(时间：100分钟；满分：120分).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)AThe Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkThe Hawaii Volcanoes National Park，on the island of Hawaii，has two active volcanoes: Mauna Loa，which last erupted (喷发)in 1984，is 13，677 feet (4.17 km)above sea level；Kilauea is next to Mauna Loa and it has been
2、 erupting since January 3rd，1983.It is 4，190 feet (1.23 km)above sea level.When to visitThe park is open 24 hours a day all year round.There are no plants or trees on the lava (火山岩)fields and no protection from the sun，so you must bring sunscreen (防晒霜).How to get thereThe best way to get to the park
3、 is to take Highway 11.From the airport at Hilo，Highway 11 will take you southward across the eastern part of the island.Things to seeIf you want to know more about the park，the Kilauea Visitor Center is surely a stop to make.It is a quarter of a mile (402m)from the park entrance.There，you can see a
4、 great movie about real lava and learn about the islands natural and cultural history.The center is open from 7：45 am.to 5：00 pm.There are also many guided walks and hikes around the park.You must check weather conditions and volcanic activity before hiking alone.If possible，you may drive down Chain
5、 of Craters Road to see lava flowing into the ocean.TicketsEntrance to the park is $10.00 for each vehicle，$5.00 for those who travel on foot or ride a bicycle.Children under the age of 15 are free.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了去夏威夷火山国家公园旅游的相关事宜。1Different from Mauna Loa，Kilauea_Awill disappear soonBis closed
6、 to visitorsCis much biggerDerupts more oftenD细节理解题。由第一段“Kilauea is next to Mauna Loa and it has been erupting since January 3rd，1983.”可知，Kilauea不同于 Mauna Loa，Kilauea火山经常喷发。故选项D正确。2The Kilauea Visitor Center _Aoffers all kinds of moviesBis next to the park entranceCis open for 8 hours every dayDintr
7、oduces visitors to the parkB细节理解题。由Things to see中的“It is a quarter of a mile (402 m)from the park entrance.”可知，The Kilauea Visitor Center挨着公园入口。故选项B正确。3The text is most probably taken from_ Aa travel magazineBa newspaper reportCa geography textbookDa research paperA文章出处题。通读全文可知，短文介绍了去夏威夷火山国家公园旅游的相关事
8、宜。所以，该短文很可能来自旅游杂志。故A选项正确。BPerhaps no one knows the power of imagination better than Chinese writer Liu Cixin.Until four years ago，Liu worked fulltime as a computer engineer at a power plant in Shanxi Province.He only wrote science fiction in his spare time.But it was during this time that Lius imagi
9、nation took flight.He did what he might never have the chance to do in real lifewander in space，fight with aliens，and visit planets lightyears away.But even with such a powerful imagination，Liu probably hadnt expected that he would become the first Asian to win the Hugo Award，science fictions highes
10、t prize，in 2015.Perhaps neither did he think that former US president Barack Obama would read his novel The ThreeBody Problem，nor that on Nov.9 in Washington，D.C.he would win the 2018 Arthur CClarke Award for Imagination in Service to Society.Its the first time a Chinese writer has ever won the awar
11、d.In his acceptance speech，Liu said that he owed his imagination to Arthur CClarke (19172008)，a famous UK scifi author.He said that reading Clarkes 1968 classic novel 2001：A Space Odyssey in the early 1980s had a great effect on him.“My mind opened up like never before.I felt like a narrow river fin
12、ally seeing the sea，” Liu said.“That night，in my eyes，the starry sky was completely different from the past.For the first time in my life，I was awed (使敬畏)by the mystery of the universe.”But no matter how far away Lius imagination takes him，somehow his novels always stay rational.In The ThreeBody Pro
13、blem，for example，Liu tells a tale of aliens invading Earth.But unlike other alien stories，Liu talks more about relationships between civilizations(文明)，rules of survival，and the meanings of life.And in The Wandering Earth，Liu looks ahead to the day when our solar system comes to an end and humans hav
14、e to look for a new place to live.However，all his visions and solutions are based on “hard science”Lius works arent simply daydreams.【语篇解读】本文是一篇人物传记。文章介绍的是刘慈欣的成就与写作风格。4What do we know about Liu Cixin?AHe became a fulltime writer when he was young.B.He dreamed about wandering in space from childhood.
15、C.He is the first Asian to win the Arthur CClarke Award.D.He is the first Chinese winner of the Hugo Award.D细节理解题。根据第二段中“But even with such a powerful imagination，Liu probably hadnt expected that he would become the first Asian to win the Hugo Award，science fictions highest prize，in 2015.”可知，他是第一位获得
16、雨果奖的中国人。故选D。5Liu Cixins words are used mainly to show _Ahis interest in mysteries of the universeBhis love of reading science fictionChis confusion when he started writingDhis feelings after reading Clarkes workD细节理解题。根据第四段“My mind opened up like never before.I felt like a narrow river finally seein
17、g the sea， Liu said.That night，in my eyes，the starry sky was completely different from the past.For the first time in my life，I was awed(使敬畏)by the mystery of the universe.”可知，Liu Cixin的话主要是在阅读克拉克的作品后表达自己的感受。故选D。6Why did the author mention The ThreeBody Problem and The Wandering Earth?ATo compare th
18、e different writing styles in the two books.BTo explain how Liu Cixin came up with his ideas.C.To show that Liu Cixin has a powerful imagination.D.To prove that Liu Cixins works relate science to reality.D推理判断题。根据最后一段中“However，all his visions and solutions are based on hard scienceLius works arent s
19、imply daydreams.”可知，作者提到The ThreeBody Problem 和The Wandering Earth是为了证明Liu Cixin的作品是科学与现实的结合。故选D。7Whats the text mainly about?ALiu Cixins achievements and writing style.BLiu Cixins contributions to science fiction.CHow Liu Cixin became a scifi writer.DHow Liu Cixin started a new scifi style.A主旨大意题。根
20、据第一段“Perhaps no one knows the power of imagination better than Chinese writer Liu Cixin.”和“He only wrote science fiction in his spare time.But it was during this time that Lius imagination took flight.He did what he might never have the chance to do in real lifewander in space，fight with aliens，and
21、visit planets lightyears away.”可知，本文介绍的是Liu Cixin的成就与写作风格。故选A。CBenjamin West，the father of American painting，showed his talent for art when he was only six years of age.But he did not know about brushes before a visitor told him he needed one.In those days，a brush was made from camels hair.There wer
22、e no camels nearby.Benjamin decided that cat hair would work instead.He cut some fur from the family cat to make a brush.The brush did not last long.Soon Benjamin needed more fur.Before long，the cat began to look ragged (蓬乱).His father said that the cat must be sick.Benjamin was forced to admit what
23、 he had been doing.The cats lot was about to improveThat year，one of Benjamins cousins，Mr.Pennington，came to visit.He was impressed with Benjamins drawings.When he went home，he sent Benjamin a box of paint and some brushes.He also sent six engravings (版画)by an artist.These were the first pictures an
24、d first real paint and brushes Benjamin had ever seen.In 1747，when Benjamin was nine years old，Mr.Pennington returned for another visit.He was amazed at what Benjamin had done with his gift.He asked Benjamins parents if he might take the boy to Philadelphia for a visit.In the city，Mr.Pennington gave
25、 Benjamin materials for creating oil paintings.The boy began a landscape (风景)painting.Williams，a wellknown painter，came to see him work.Williams was impressed with Benjamin and gave him two classic books on painting to take home.The books were long and dull.Benjamin could read only a little，having b
26、een a poor student.But he later said，“Those two books were my companions by day，and under my pillow at night.”While it is likely that he understood very little of the books，they were his introduction to classical paintings.The nineyearold boy decided then that he would be an artist.8What is the text
27、 mainly about?ABenjamins visit to Philadelphia.BWilliams influence on Benjamin.CThe beginning of Benjamins life as an artist.D.The friendship between Benjamin and Pennington.C主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了美国绘画之父本杰明成为画家之前的经历。9What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 suggest?A.The cat would be closely watched.
28、BThe cat would get some medical care.CBenjamin would leave his home shortly.DBenjamin would have real brushes soon.D句意理解题。根据第三段“These were the first pictures and first real paint and brushes Benjamin had ever seen.”可知，就在他剪完猫的毛之后，很快就有了真正的刷子，故选D。10What did Pennington do to help Benjamin develop his ta
29、lent?AHe took him to see painting exhibitions.BHe provided him with painting materials.CHe sent him to a school in Philadelphia.DHe taught him how to make engravings.B细节理解题。根据最后一段“In the city，Mr.Pennington gave Benjamin materials for creating oil paintings.”可知，Pennington为了帮助本杰明培养绘画天赋，给他提供了一些绘画材料，故选B
30、。11Williams two books helped Benjamin to _Amaster the use of paintsBappreciate landscape paintingsCget to know other paintersDmake up his mind to be a painterD细节理解题。根据最后一段“While it is likely that he understood very little of the books，they were his introduction to classical paintings.The nineyearold
31、 boy decided then that he would be an artist.”可知，这两本书帮助本杰明坚定了自己成为一名画家的决心，故选D。DEnjoying a musical performance no longer requires a costly ticket or a trip to a theater.These days，musicians are performing in private homes，at haircutting shops，at airports.even on ferry boats.Musicians like house concer
32、ts.At music clubs，they often have to perform over loud conversation or deal with people who have had too much alcohol.People at house concerts are more focused on listening to the music.Just a few hours before the Bombadils started singing at the O Hair Salon，Lindsay was cutting hair and Tamera was
33、doing facials.Then，they moved chairs and microphones to create a small performance space.The Bombadils made music in the front part of the hair salon，near the hairdryers and makeup tables.“This is our first show at a hair salon，”Sarah Frank of the Bombadils told concertgoers at last weeks performanc
34、e.Frank said she and band members，Luke Fraser and Kaitlyn Raitz had a great time“interacting” with the audience.Concerts in peoples homes，or small businesses such as O Hairs，are becoming more popular，musicians say.“There is a more relaxed atmosphere，”said Domenic Cicala，a musician who opened up his
35、O Hair Salon to concerts.“People really get to know the artists.”At house concerts，people get time before and after concerts to meet the performers.Often，the hosts or guests will provide food and drink.“People really like listening to music in the living room of a friend，”said Matt Hart，with Aubrey
36、Zoli making up the Local Strangers，a folkrock group based in Seattle.At many such concerts，the musicians do not need microphones.Yet，every word of their songs can be heard.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了现代音乐会在举办场地的选择上更加多样化，私人居所、理发店、机场等都成了音乐家表演的场所，并且备受青睐。12Why do musicians like house concerts?A.Because private homes a
37、re easier to get to.B.Because people pay more attention to their music.C.Because they can do other things while performing.D.Because they dont have to bring their microphones.B细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“People at house concerts are more focused on listening to the music.”可知，音乐家喜欢家庭音乐会是因为听众会更专注于倾听音乐。故选B。13What
38、impressed Sarah Frank most at her last weeks performance?AThe small performance space.BHer first show at a hair salon.CTheir “interaction” with the audience.DThe more relaxed atmosphere.C细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“Frank said she and band members，Luke Fraser and Kaitlyn Raitz had a great timeinteracting with th
39、e audience.”可知，上周的表演给Sarah Frank留下最深刻印象的是与听众的互动，故选C。14How many music groups are mentioned in the text?AOne.BTwo.CThree. DFour.B细节理解题。通读全文可知，本文提到了两个乐队，一个是the Bombadils，另一个是西雅图的民谣摇滚乐队the Local Strangers，故选B。15What may be the best title for the text?AMusicians Struggle to Make a LivingBPeople Really Ge
40、t to Know the ArtistsCMusicians Find New Places to PerformDConcertgoers Wont Go to Music ClubsC标题归纳题。根据文章第一段内容，并结合对文章的整体理解可推知，本文主要讲述了现代音乐会在举办场地的选择上更加多样化，音乐家发现了私人居所、发廊等新的场所来表演，故选C。.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)Its important to prepare for rainy days.Similarly，its important to save money._16_Why? Its be
41、cause theyve got used to spending all the money they make.Sometimes，the hardest thing about saving money is just getting started.Here are some tips to help you save money._17_The first step in saving money is to know how much youre spending.For one month，keep a record of everything you spend money o
42、n.Once you have your data，organize these numbers by category(类别)and get the total amount for each.You can make a budget.Now that you have a good idea of how much you spend in a month，what can you do now? _18_To plan your spending，you can build a budget.In this way，you can limit overspending and make
43、 sure that you put money away for unexpected situations._19_Doing so make it much easier to get started.Begin by deciding how long it will take to reach each goal.Some shortterm goals include starting a fund to cover 6 months to a year of living costs and saving money for a vacation.Longterm saving
44、goals are often several years or even decades away and can include saving for retirement and putting money away for a childs college education.Make saving money easier with automatic transfers (自动转账).Automatic transfers to your savings account are very helpful._20_By moving money out of your checkin
45、g account，youll be less likely to spend money you plan to use for savings.AYou can keep a record of what you do.BYou can record your costs.CYou can plan your spending.DYou can set savings goals.EYou can move money out of your savings account.FHowever，some people find it hard to save money.GThey can
46、make saving money much easier.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几个有助于省钱的建议。16F根据下文的“Why? Its because theyve got used to spending all the money they make.”可知，对一些人来说省钱非常难，因为我们已经习惯了花光所有的钱，故F项最符合上下文逻辑。17B本段主要讲述的是要记录下来一个月所花费的钱并分类，由此可知本段的主题是记录你的花费，故选B。18C根据下文的“To plan your spending，you can build a budget”可知，上一句应是计划你的
47、花费，故选C。19D根据下文“Begin by deciding how long it will take to reach each goal.”及后面多次提到目标可知，本段主要是讲述怎样设定目标，因此本段的主题是设定目标，故选D。20G根据本段的主题句及上文的“Automatic transfers to your savings account are very helpful.”可知，自动转账不仅有用，还会使省钱变得更容易，故选G。.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)This happened just a few minutes ago and I wanted to
48、share.It was not a huge deal but put a smile on my face and made me feel very _21_I headed to the local store，which was also _22_as a petrol station.As I entered，I noticed that all the pumps (油泵)didnt work.I thought they had just run out of _23_.The local store was being _24_tonight，somewhat differe
49、nt from usual.I grabbed a few bits and pieces and headed to the checkout.After briefly chatting with the shop assistant，I _25_that earlier that day there was something wrong with the fuse (保险丝)，which _26_the electric system in the entire store.Pumps and refrigeration out of action，no online payments
50、.I went to pay but the card reader didnt even try.I tried again，same deal._27_I was holding up the line so I put aside the things I chose and told the cashier (收银员)I was heading outside to their ATM.I headed out，but the ATM was also out of _28_I went back in and while dealing with the next customer，
51、the cashier _29_and spotted me.I told him the ATM was out of order and suggested running home to _30_some cash.At that moment，a man after me insisted on covering the cost of my things.It wasnt a large amount，_31_5，but made a great difference.It was a lovely thing for him to help others in _32_He sai
52、d it was nice to help someone out and it _33_me having to run back home and back to the shop and back home again._34_many twists and turns exist in the world，there will always be gifts in your life.Enjoy the gifts，and _35_the gifts.【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，主要讲述了作者去当地商店买东西的事。由于电力系统出现故障，店里的读卡器和ATM都不能使用，作者只能回家
53、去拿现金。这时候，一个人帮作者支付了费用。作者感悟到虽然世界上存在着许多曲折，但是在你的生命中也存在着礼物。我们要享受这些礼物，并且分享它们。21A.excitedBdisappointedCregretful DgratefulD句意：这并不是什么大事，但是我的脸上带着微笑，我觉得很快乐。由put a smile on my face可知，这件事让作者感到很愉快(grateful)，故选D。22A.decorated BregardedCused DpreservedC句意：我去当地的商店，那里也是加油站。be used as为固定搭配，意为“被用来作”，故选C。23A.fuel Btime
54、Cmoney DwaterA由前一句话可知they指代的是pumps(油泵)，这句意为没油了。out of fuel“没油，燃料短缺”，为固定搭配，故选A。24A.empty BstrangeCpeaceful DnoisyB句意：这个商店今天晚上有点奇怪，与平时稍微不同。由后一句“somewhat different from usual”(与平时稍微不同)可知，今晚的local store有点陌生、有点奇怪，故选B。25A.admitted BlearnedCexplained DworriedB句意：与店员简单地聊了一会，我了解到前几天保险丝出现了故障，毁坏了整个商店的电力系统。与店员聊
55、完以后作者了解(learn)到保险丝坏了，故选B。26A.improved BchangedCsimplified DdestroyedD因为保险丝坏了，所以整个店里的电力系统都毁坏了(destroy)，故选D。27A.Personally BSurprisinglyCObviously DLuckilyC前文讲作者支付时读卡器不能用，作者又尝试了一次，很显然地(obviously)，作者妨碍了后面的人，故选C。28A.order BdateCplace DbalanceA此处指的是ATM也发生了故障(out of order)，故选A。29A.looked down Blooked upCt
56、urned down Dturned upB句意：我进来了，收银员在收下一位顾客的钱，抬头(look up)认出了我。故选B。30A.bring BraiseCsteal DfetchD句意：我告诉他，ATM出故障了，我想要回家拿现金。此处指的是回家拿(fetch)现金，故选D。31A.even BonlyCalso DstillB由“It wasnt a large amount”可知，钱并不多，仅仅(only)5，故选B。32A.relief BdebtCneed DdangerCin relief松了口气；in debt欠债；in need在困难中；in danger在危险中。句意：对他
57、来说，帮助处在困境中的人是一件很好的事情。此处指的是在困难(in need)中的人，故选C。33A.suggested BsavedCprotected DkeptB那个人帮我付了款，所以解救(save)了我，我不用回家拿钱再回来，然后再回家。故选B。34A.Although BWhetherCUntil DUnlessA“many twists and turns exist in the world”(世界上存在很多曲折)和“there will always be gifts in your life”(生活中总是有礼物)之间是转折关系，故用although来引导让步状语从句，故选A。3
58、5A.accept BrefuseCshare DseekC这个故事发生在作者身上，作者分享给大家。所以作者最后号召大家享受这些礼物，并分享(share)这礼物，故选C。.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)Beijing Opera roles require performers to paint 36. _(they)faces in patterns and colors to represent different character types and 37._(quality).In Beijing Opera，facial painting can be quit
59、e complex.However，in the 38._ (begin)，only three colors were usedred，white and black.Now，many other colors，such 39._yellow，purple，blue and green，are used for facial painting.Red is a color for brave and loyal characters.Guan Yu，a general from the Three Kingdoms Period(AD 220280)，is a good example of
60、 this kind of character.He is famous 40._ being very loyal to his emperor，Liu Bei.White highlights all 41. _ is bad in human nature.It 42._(suggest)dishonesty and betrayal(背叛).One of the typical whitefaced characters is Cao Cao，a 43._(power)and cruel prime minister from the Three Kingdoms Period.Bla
61、ck face paint is 44._(usual)used for someone who is fierce and violent.One typical example is General Zhang Fei from the classic novel，Romance of the Three Kingdoms.All these different colors are used in Beijing Opera facial painting 45._ (provide)a clear picture of each character.【语篇解读】京剧的角色需要表演者画脸
62、，而脸谱的颜色以红色、白色和黑色为主。本文主要介绍了京剧脸谱的主要颜色所代表的意义。36their考查代词。句意：京剧的角色要求表演者在脸上涂画不同图案和颜色，以此来表现不同的人物类型和品质。空后的faces为名词，其前应用形容词性物主代词修饰。故填their。37qualities考查名词单复数。句意见上一题解析。quality指人的品质、性格时，为可数名词，根据and连接的并列成分types可知，此处应用复数形式，故填qualities。38beginning考查固定搭配。句意：然而，在最初的时候，只使用三种颜色红色、白色和黑色。in the beginning为固定短语，意为“开始；起初
63、”。39as考查固定短语。句意：现在，很多其他的颜色，如黄色、紫色、蓝色和绿色也被用于脸谱绘画。such as为固定短语，用于表示列举例子，意为“例如”。40for考查固定搭配。句意：他因为非常忠于他的皇帝刘备而出名。be famous for.意为“因为出名”，为固定搭配。故填for。41that考查定语从句。句意：白色强调人性中坏的一面。分析句子结构可知，设空处引导定语从句，先行词为all，关系词只能用that。42suggests考查动词的时态。句意：白色表示不忠和背叛。整篇文章的时态为一般现在时，此句中的主语为第三人称，故此处应用一般现在时的第三人称单数形式。因此，填suggests。
64、43powerful考查词性转换。句意：其中一个典型的白脸人物是曹操，他是三国时期一个权力强大、残暴的丞相。and连接两个并列的形容词，修饰名词prime minister。因此，此处应用形容词。故填powerful。44usually考查词性转换。句意：黑色脸谱通常用于勇猛、暴躁的人。本句中used为动词，所以用副词修饰。故填usually。45to provide考查非谓语动词。句意：所有这些不同的颜色被用在京剧脸谱绘画中是为了给每个人物勾勒出鲜明的形象。根据句意可知，设空处在句中作目的状语，应用动词不定式。故填to provide。.应用文写作(满分15分)假如你是校英语俱乐部主席李华。
65、俱乐部计划下个月开展“英语好书推荐”活动。请写一则通知，欢迎同学们踊跃投稿推荐好书。内容如下：1活动目的；2参与要求(稿件内容、截止时间)；3投稿邮箱：bookrecommendation 。注意：1词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。English ClubNoticeJuly 5，2020Book Recommendation_Li Hua(Chairperson，English Club)参考范文English ClubNoticeJuly 5，2020Book RecommendationTo provide a platform wher
66、e we can share our love for reading and learning English as well，the English Club has decided to organize an activity called Recommending Wonderful English Books next month.Everyone is welcome to join in this activity by recommending one English book which impresses you a lot.When you write the reco
67、mmendation，please cover the title，the author，the publisher，a brief introduction to the content and also the reasons why you choose it within 100 words in total.If you are interested，please remember to send your recommendation to the mailbox：bookrecommendation before July 20.Looking forward to your a
68、ctive participation!Li Hua(Chairperson，English Club).读后续写(满分25分)阅读下面的材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。Bobby was getting cold sitting out in his backyard in the snow.Bobby didnt wear boots；or rather，he didnt own any.The thin sneakers he wore had a few holes in them and they did a poor jo
69、b of keeping out the cold.Bobby had been in his backyard for about an hour already.Try as he might，he could not come up with an idea for his mothers Christmas gift.He shook his head as he thought，“This is useless.Even if I do come up with an idea，I dont have any money for a gift.”Wiping tears from h
70、is eyes，Bobby started walking down to the street where the shops were.It wasnt easy being six without a father，especially when he needed a man to talk to.Bobby walked from shop to shop，looking into each decorated window.Everything seemed so beautiful but so out of reach.It was starting to get dark a
71、nd Bobby unwillingly turned to walk home when suddenly his eyes caught the glimmer (微光)of the setting suns rays reflecting on something on the roadside.He reached down and discovered a shiny dime (十分硬币).Never before has anyone felt as wealthy as Bobby did at that moment.As he held his newlyfound tre
72、asure，warmth spread throughout his entire body and he walked into the first store.His excitement quickly turned cold when salesperson told him that he could not buy anything with only a dime.He saw a flower shop and went inside to wait in line.When the shop owner asked if he could help him，Bobby pre
73、sented the dime and asked if he could buy one flower for his mothers Christmas gift.The shop owner looked at Bobby and his tencent offering.Then he put his hand on Bobbys shoulder，saying，“You just wait here and Ill see what I can do for you.”The sound of the door closing as the last customer left pu
74、lled Bobby back to reality.All alone in the shop，Bobby began to feel alone and afraid.Paragraph 1: Eventually the shop owner came out and moved to the counter._Paragraph 2: With the bunch of beautiful roses in his hands，Bobby backed off and then turned and ran._参考范文Paragraph 1: Eventually the shop o
75、wner came out and moved to the counter. There，before Bobbys eyes，lay twelve red roses，with leaves of green and tiny white flowers all tied together with a big silver tape.Bobbys heart sank as the owner placed them gently into a long white box.“That will be ten cents，young man.” the shop owner said，r
76、eaching out his hand for the dime.Slowly，Bobby moved his hand to give the man his dime.Could this be true? He wondered.Paragraph 2: With the bunch of beautiful roses in his hands，Bobby backed off and then turned and ran. Within minutes，he was at home，still breathless.“Look，Mom，what have I got for yo
77、u？” Bobby called out in the backyard.His mother came out from inside the house.She could hardly believe her eyes upon seeing the beautiful flowers in front of her.“Merry Christmas！” Bobby said and began to tell her everything he had experienced in the flower shop.Tearfully，Mother hugged her son in her arms.Standing in the bitter cold air，they somehow didnt feel cold at all.
