A. The author. B. Plum. C. Robbie. D. A patient.

（2）The author threatened to cut off Robbie's pocket-money probably because _________.

A. he was tired after a day's work B. he didn't earn enough money

C. Robbie was unwilling to work D. Robbie didn't believe what he said.

（3）It can be inferred from the passage that Plum is _________.

A. patient and selfless B. generous and careful

C. kind and helpful D. wealthy and handsome

（4）What message does the passage want to tell us?

A. A stranger may change your life. B. One must be friendly to strangers.

C. A father should be responsible for his son. D. Doctors may have a great effect on people.

第三节：七选五（每题2分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

To forgive is a virtue,but no one has ever said it is easy.When someone has deeply hurt you,it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate.However,forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial

to your physical and mental health.People who forgive show less sadness,anger and stress and more hopefulness,according to a recent research.

________Try the following steps.

Calm yourelf.________ You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature or someone you love.