Edward rose early on the New-year morning. He looked in every room and wished a Happy New Year to his family. Then he ran into the street to repeat that to those he might meet.
When he came back, his father gave him two bright, new silver dollars.
His face lighted up as he took them. He had wished for a long time to buy some pretty books that he had seen at the bookstore.
He left the house with a light heart, expecting to buy the books. As he ran down the street, he saw a poor family.
“I wish you a Happy New Year.” said Edward, as he was passing on. The man shook his head.
“You are not from this country.” said Edward. The man again shook his head, for he could not understand or speak his language. But he pointed to his mouth and to the children shaking with cold, as if (好像) to say, “These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time.”
Edward quickly understood that these poor people were in trouble. He took out his dollars and gave one to the man, and the other to his wife.
They were excited and said something in their language, which doubtless meant, “We thank you so much that we will remember you all the time.”
When Edward came home, his father asked what books he had bought. He hung his head a moment, but quickly looked up.
“I have bought no books”, said he. “I gave my money to some poor people, who seemed to be very hungry then.” He went on, “I think I can wait for my books till next New Year.”
“My dear boy,” said his father, “here are some books for you, more as a prize for your goodness of heart than as a New-year gift”
“I saw you give the money cheerfully to the poor German family. It was nice for a little boy to do so. Be always ready to help others and every year of your life will be to you a Happy New Year.”
48. Edward expected to _________ with the money he got from his father.
A. help the poor family B. buy something to eat
C. buy some pretty books D. learn another language
49. Why did the poor man shake his head when Edward spoke to him?
A. He couldn’t understand the boy B. He wouldn’t accept the money
C. He didn’t like the boy’s language D. He was too cold to say anything
50. How much did Edward give the poor family?
A. One dollar B. Two dollars C. Three dollars D. Four dollars
51. We know that Edward_________ from the passage?
A. got a prize for his kind heart B. had to buy his books next year
C. bought the books at the bookstore D. got more money from his father
【参考答案】：48-51 CABA
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新年的早晨，Edward早早起床，他走遍每个房间向家人拜年，然后跑到街上向遇到的每个人问好。当他回到家时，父亲给了他两个闪亮的新银币。Edward的脸上露出了喜悦的光芒，他一直想买书店里看到的那些漂亮书籍。
Edward带着轻松的心情离开家，准备去买书。当他跑过街道时，看到了一个贫困的家庭。Edward说新年快乐，但那个男人摇了摇头。Edward意识到他不是本国人，男人再次摇头，因为他听不懂也不会说英语。但他指着自己的嘴巴和瑟瑟发抖的孩子们，好像在说这些小家伙很久没有吃东西了。
Edward很快理解了这些贫困的人遇到了困难。他拿出自己的银币，把一个给了男人，另一个给了他的妻子。他们非常激动，用他们的语言说了些什么，毫无疑问是在表达感谢，说会永远记住他的恩情。Edward虽然没能买到心爱的书，但内心感到满足和快乐。
On New Year's morning, Edward received two bright silver dollars from his father. He was very excited because he had wanted to buy some pretty books from the bookstore for a long time.
As Edward walked down the street toward the bookstore, he encountered a poor family. When he wished them a Happy New Year, the man shook his head because he couldn't understand English. The man pointed to his mouth and to his children who were shaking with cold, indicating they had nothing to eat.
Edward quickly understood that these poor people were in trouble. Without hesitation, he took out his two silver dollars and gave one to the man and the other to the woman. The family was very excited and grateful, saying something in their language that clearly meant thank you.
When Edward returned home, his father asked what books he had bought. Edward looked down for a moment, but quickly looked up and said he had bought no books, but gave his money to some poor people who seemed very hungry. His father was proud of his son's kindness and gave him books as a reward, saying that helping others would make every year a happy new year.
我们来读一个关于Edward的温暖故事。Edward在新年早晨得到父亲给的两个银币，他原本想用这些钱买书，但遇到贫困家庭后，他做出了善良的选择。
让我们回顾故事的关键点。Edward想买书，遇到不会说英语的贫困家庭，他们用手势表达饥饿。Edward慷慨地给了他们两个银币。父亲看到了Edward的善举，最终奖励了他一些书。
第48题问Edward期望用钱做什么。根据文中明确描述，他长期以来一直想买书店里看到的漂亮书籍。所以答案是C，买漂亮的书。
第49题：穷人摇头是因为听不懂Edward说的话，文中明确说他不能理解或说这种语言。答案是A。第50题：Edward给了两美元，他把两个银币分别给了男人和他的妻子。答案是B。
第51题：Edward因为善心得到了奖励。父亲明确说这些书是对他善良心灵的奖励。答案是A。总结：所有答案是48-C，49-A，50-B，51-A。这个故事教导我们善良会得到回报。