“Wehaveanewresidentthisweek,Mrs.RubyWatson.Shesstilladjustingtohernewsurroundings.You??lfindherinRoom28.Andbytheway,Keisha,goodluck.”

Keishawalkeddownthehallwayataquickpace.AssheenteredRoom28,shemettwosharpbrowneyesstaringatherdoubtfully.

“ImKeishaJackson,avolunteer,” Keishaexplained.

“Icomeheretohelppassthetimewithresidents,orreadtothem,or,...” Keishastartedstammering(结巴)asMrs.Watsoncontinuedtostareather.

“Ididn??requestanyonetokeepmecompany,” Mrs.Watsoninterrupted. “Imalonemostofthetime,andthat",showIpreferit.”

“Ibroughtalongsomefunnystories,” Keishasaidhesitantly. “I??notinthemoodforfunnystories,” Mrs.Watsonrepliedangrily. “Whatelsedoyouhave?”

Nervously,Keishaopenedhernotebooktoheressay.Shereadthetitlealoud, “RosaParks:AWomanofCourageandConviction(信念).”

SheglancedatMrs.Watsontoseehowshemightreact,buttohersurprise,Mrs.Watson",sfacerelaxedandhereyesshone. “ReadtomeaboutRosa,” Mrs.Watsonsaid.

KeishareadhowRosaParks",refusaltogiveupherseattoawhitepassengeronabusin1955inspiredtheprotestthatbecameaturningpointinthestruggleforcivilrights.

“IwalkedwithRosaParksandDr.MartinLutherKing,” Mrs.Watsonsaidwithpride. “Thatwasthegreatestmomentofmylifebecause...” Shepaused.

“Because...youwereawomanofcourageandconvictiontoo.” Sittingupstraighter,Mrs.Watsonsaid,

“Yes,IwasandIstillam.Thankyouforremindingme,Keisha.NextThursday,Iwilltellyoumystory.”

1.WhydidKeishatakeherEnglishnotebookalong? A.Hermotheraskedhertotakeit. B.Shewouldhanditinonherway. C.Shemightreadheressaytosomeone. D.Themanagerwantedtoreadheressay.

2.WhydidthemanagerwishKeishagoodluckbeforeshevisitedMrs.Watson? A.Mrs.Watsoncouldbedifficult. B.Mrs.Watsonwasinpoorhealth. C.Keishawasfeelingnervous. D.Keishawasashyperson.

3.Mrs.Watson",seyes(Para.10)suggestedthatshewas . A.amused B.puzzled C.annoyed D.interested 4.WhateffectdidKeisha",sessayhaveonMrs.Watson? A.Itarousedhercuriosityinvolunteerwork. B.Itbuiltupherexpectationformorevisitors.

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