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(2021·石家庄市质量检测)Losing a parent is one of the most painful parts of life. No matter how old we are when they leave us, it can be a painful experience. Our memories are all that is left of them and happy reminders of their love turn into our most valuable treasures.
That’s how Mara Soriano feels about a very special teddy bear she lost in her recent move to a new apartment.
The toy bear didn’t cost a lot, but it contained a recording of her late mother’s voice telling her that she loved her and was proud of her. The bear, called “Mama Bear”， was in a backpack that contained electronics like an iPad and a Nintendo Switch.When the bag was missing last week during the move, the 28-year-old, was heartbroken — not for the electronics, but for Mama Bear.
So she posted online the lost item and the story behind it. Luckily, Mara’s search soon became a hit. Meanwhile, Mara was out searching. She put up posters, dug through dustbins, and communicated with others online, following up any lead she could find.
Actor Ryan Reynolds posted an appeal for its safe return. “I think we all need this bear to come home，” he wrote. Along with the message, he also set a price of $5,000 for the return.
Then on Tuesday night, Mara’s special bear came home. It’s a bit of a modern-day wonder that would never have happened without social media. Mara said she got an email from someone who told her they had the bear.
Mara is getting married next summer and the bear is going to have a special seat at the ceremony — the one her mother would sit in. For now, she’s keeping “Mama Bear” close and sending thanks to those who helped with the happy reunion.
1．Where was Mama Bear when it was lost?
A．In a backpack. B．In the old apartment.
C．In a dustbin. D．In an electronics store.
2．Why did Mara spare no effort to recover her Mama Bear?
A．It contained expensive electronics.
B．It recorded her wedding memories.
C．It was a present for her 28th birthday.
D．It had happy reminders of her mom’s love.
3．What did Ryan do to help Mara?
A．He put up posters across the city.
B．He sent an message to comfort Mara.
C．He bought an alternative bear for Mara.
D．He offered a reward for the return of the bear.
4．The special seat at the wedding ceremony will be intended for __________.
A．the bridegroom B．the toy bear
C．a famous actor D．an honoured guest
【语篇导读】Mara在搬家时不慎遗失了自己的“妈妈熊”，这是一个珍贵的含有已故母亲录音的泰迪熊玩偶。幸好，经过Mara自己不懈的寻找并在社交媒体上热心网友的帮助下，Mara的妈妈熊最终回到了家。
1．A 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“The bear，called ’Mama Bear’， was in a backpack that contained electronics like an iPad and a Nintendo Switch.”可知。故选A项。
2．D 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知，这个玩具熊虽然不贵，但是它含有已故母亲的录音，母亲告诉Mara，她爱她并为她感到骄傲。故选D项。
3．D 细节理解题。根据第五段可知，演员Ryan呼吁让妈妈熊安全回家，并设定了5 000美元作为回报。故选D项。
4．B 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句中的“…the bear is going to have a special seat at the ceremony—the one her mother would sit in.”可知，B项正确。故选B项。
