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(2019·长春检测)I attended a writer's group to get feedback(反馈) on my book.But there were so many people there that the discussion was limited.After getting home，my 13yearold son asked me to read one chapter to him.So I read the chapter about spending my pocket money as a nineyearold child.
The story took place at a lunch counter，where I dreamed of ordering a banana split.Colorful balloons were hung above the counter and a sign said，“Pop(使爆裂) a balloon and pay 1 cent to 63 cents for a banana split！”As I was given only 50 cents for cleaning the doghouse，I didn't dare to ask my parents for any more pocket money without doing more work.So I kept my wish to myself.
Frankie listened carefully，as I read the final sentences of the chapter，“I watched as others selected a balloon to pop and dreamed about the opportunity to take my chance.But it never happened.”
The next morning，Frankie led me to the kitchen.I couldn't believe my eyes.The table was covered in a pile of balloons.Frankie handed me 50 cents and a fork.“Pop one！”he urged.With tears in my eyes，I broke one.A piece of paper fell out of the balloon.
“What does it say，Mom？”Frankie asked.“Fifty cents，”I whispered，too choked to speak loudly.Frankie asked，“Well，do you have 50 cents？”I handed him the money.“OK！”Then Frankie pulled out a banana split from the refrigerator.
I hugged Frankie hard.We took turns popping the other balloons until I finally got the 1cent balloon.It was a longtime coming，but worth the wait.
It hit me that the first step in making any wish come true is to give it a voice.
【语篇解读】 本文主要讲述了作者的儿子帮助作者实现童年愿望的温情故事。
1．The author read the chapter to Frankie because ________．
A．she wanted to get feedback from Frankie
B．Frankie asked the author to read it to him
C．she was used to telling a bedtime story to him
D．Frankie had a strong desire for knowledge
B [细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“After getting home，my 13yearold son asked me to read one chapter to him”可知，作者给儿子读书是应儿子的要求，故选B。]
2．What can we infer about the author from the second paragraph?
A．She spent money wisely when she was a kid.
B．She had enough money to do whatever she liked.
C．She earned her pocket money by doing housework.
D．She had no close friends to share her secret wish.
C [推理判断题。根据第二段第三句“As I was given only 50 cents for cleaning the doghouse，I didn't dare to ask my parents for any more pocket money without doing more work”可推知，作者的零花钱都是通过做家务挣来的，故选C。]
3．Seeing what Frankie did for her，the author felt ________．
A．comfortable and happy
B．puzzled and excited
C．awkward and satisfied
D．surprised and moved
D [推理判断题。根据第四段第二句“I couldn't believe my eyes”和第五段中的“I whispered，too choked to speak loudly”可推知，作者当时既惊讶又感动，故选D。]
4．The author learned that ________．
A．it is important to express one's wishes
B．it is comforting to have a kid around
C．experiences in childhood affect us later in life
D．wishes can come true by just voicing them
A [推理判断题。根据最后一段“It hit me that the first step in making any wish come true is to give it a voice”可推知，作者最后感悟，让任何愿望成真的第一步是要把愿望说出来，故选A。]
