四、(2025·常州市中考改编)阅读表达。
It was difficult not to see the 8-year-old boy run in and out of his house repeatedly. His repeated actions caused the curiosity of his neighbour, William Dunn.
"He said he didn't have a father," says Dunn, now aged 58. "And I realized that there might be something I could do to help him."
That "something" was fishing, a hobby that Dunn's father had once shared with him. He did it at once. After fishing together several times, Dunn saw encouraging changes in the boy's behaviour.
That was 16 years ago. Since then, Dunn has taken groups of fatherless kids fishing almost every weekend, teaching them how to set up a fishing line and bring in a big catch.
"They've been through a lot, and their lives have been challenging," Dunn explains. "But when they're fishing, all those pains disappear. On the boat, they laugh, smile, and make new friends. I knew I was onto something special."
Jayden, now 23, has become a fisherman and thanks Dunn for helping him grow up. He proudly mentions catching a shark with Dunn's help, "I hope he knows that I mean it when I say thank you."
Another girl, 21-year-old Bella Smith, who is in a foster(抚养)programme for young adults, notes that Dunn pays special attention to self-respect and spiritual strength. "When I'm fishing, I can forget about the past and enjoy something fun," says Bella Smith. "Fishing has taught me that I can have a better life than what I had. Whenever I feel down, I know it's time to go fishing."
"There's nothing like feeling the first pull on the line and seeing a kid's face light up with a smile," Dunn adds. "I feel lucky to witness that every weekend."
1. The children mentioned in the text didn't have a father, did they?
No, they didn't.
2. After fishing together several times, what did Dunn see in the boy's behaviour?
He saw encouraging changes in the boy's behaviour.
3. What did Dunn teach those children when he took them fishing almost every weekend?
He taught them how to set up a fishing line and bring in a big catch.
4.
新考法 开放性设问 Describe those children's lives before they met Dunn with two adjectives.
Challenging and painful. /Difficult and tough.（答案不唯一，言之有理即可）
5. What does Bella Smith think Dunn gives special importance to?
He gives special importance to self-respect and spiritual strength.
6.
新考法 开放性设问 What do you think of Dunn and why?
He is kind and patient. Because he helps fatherless kids by taking them fishing to ease their pains. /Because he spends almost every weekend with the kids, teaching them fishing skills and caring for their growth.（答案不唯一，言之有理即可）
