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Like any good mother,when Karen found out that another baby was on the way,she did what she could
to help her 3-year-old son,Michael,prepare for a new baby.Day after day,night after night,Michael sang to
his mommy's tummy(肚子).
Finally,Michael's little sister was born.But she was in serious condition.With sirens (警报) howling in
the night,the ambulance rushed the baby to St.Mary's Hospital.The days inched by.The little girl became
worse.The pediatric(儿科的) specialist told the parents to prepare for the worst.
Michael kept begging about singing to his sister,but kids are not allowed in pediatric department at
St.Mary's Hospital.Karen made up her mind to take Michael to see his sister.She dressed him in an
oversized suit and marched him into the hospital.He looked like a walking laundry basket,but the head
nurse recognized him as a child and shouted,"Get that kid out of here now!"Karen rose up strong,and the
usually mild-mannered lady glared steel-eyed into the head nurse's face."He is not leaving until he sings to
his sister!"
Karen towed Michael to his sister's bedside.He gazed at the tiny baby losing the battle to live.And
he began to sing.In the pure-hearted voice of a 3-year-old,Michael sang,"You are my sunshine,my only
sunshine.You make me happy when skies are grey."Instantly the baby girl responded.Her pulse rate
became calm and steady.Her strained breathing became smoother.
"Keep on singing,Michael.""The other night,dear,as I lay sleeping,I dreamed I help you in my arms…
Michael's little sister relaxed as healing rest seemed to sweep over her."Keep on singin,Michael."Tears
conquered the face of the nurse."You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.Please don't take my sunshine
away."
The next day-the very next day-the little girl was well enough to go home!
1.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.It's Hard to Raise a Baby
B.The Miracle of a Brother's Song
C.Mother's Love
D.An Unforgettable Day
2.From Karen's action in the first paragraph we know that .
A.mothers often pay much attention to their newly-born babies
B.mothers often tell their children how to look after their younger brothers or sisters
C.it is good for children to learn to sing songs to babies
D.it often takes some time for a child to accept his/her newly-born brother or sister
3.The underlined word"strained"means" ".
A.unnatural
B.exciting
C.deep
D.blocked
4.Which words can describe Michael?
A.Naughty and annoying.
B.Strong and brave.
C.Active and careless.
D.Concerned and determined.
