五、阅读理解
For years, Chinese students have practised English by writing letters as "Li Hua"—a fictional (虚构的) name used in middle school tests. These letters, usually talking about school life or personal hobbies, often end with: "I look forward to your reply (回复)." Recently, American users on the internet started replying to these letters. One reply came from a US user named Miranda, who shared a picture of her handwritten reply in Chinese. She spent over an hour writing the reply. She said, "I wanted to show how much it meant to me." Her message reads:
My dearest Li Hua,
I apologize (道歉) for taking such a long time to write back. I never read your letters, but they have blessed (祝福) my life. I no longer feel alone now, as I know we travel the world side by side. Every day, when I wake up and go through my usual chores, it will be easier for me to know that you are doing the same. I am happy to know that even if (即使) we have never met, we will always be friends. Thank you for your letters and your friendship!
Your pen pal,
Miranda
At the same time, the act (行为) has brought about much discussion (讨论) among Chinese internet users. One wrote, "Suddenly, it feels like I'm seeing my youn
ger self, beating
my brain (
头脑)
out how to write these letters in every test many years ago. Others expressed that they felt "warmed" by the kind act of friendship from across the world. "I think this shows the spirit of a friendly world," one person wrote.
(
C
) 1. Which of the following about Miranda is TRUE?
A. She never felt alone after she met Li Hua.
B. She wanted to show the meaning of her life.
C. She wrote a handwritten reply to Li Hua in Chinese.
D. She had beautiful lives and many friends in the US.
(
B
) 2. What do the underlined words "beating my brain out" mean?
A. Hitting the head heavily.
B. Thinking hard.
C. Sleeping peacefully.
D. Daydreaming.
(
A
) 3. Which magazine may this passage most likely come from?
A. *Teens World*.
B. *Modern History*.
C. *News Today*.
D. *Art & Life*.
