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十、阅读理解。(每小题2分,满分20分)
(A)
Billy has a dream. He wants to fly like a bird. His mother tells him, "You can't fly like a bird because you are too big." "Why can't I? Some birds are big, but they can fly!" The boy does not understand.
Cathy is crippled. She wants to walk like other children. "Why can't I walk like other children?" Cathy thinks.
One day, the two children meet in a park. "Do you want to fly like a bird?" Billy asks Cathy. "No," Cathy says. "I only want to walk like you."
Then Billy walks to Cathy's father. He says something to him. "That's OK," says the father.
Billy goes to Cathy and says, "Get onto my back. Let's run." Then Billy runs with Cathy on his back. Cathy is very happy and says, "We can fly, Billy! We can fly!"
(B)1. Why does Billy's mother think he can't fly?
A. Because he is too young. B. Because he is too big.
C. Because he is too short. D. Because he is too slow.
(D)2. What does the underlined word "crippled" mean in Chinese?
A. 聋的 B. 哑的 C. 秃的 D. 跛的
(B)3. Where do Billy and Cathy meet one day?
A. In the street. B. In the park. C. At school. D. At home.

答案： 1. B 2. D 3. B