Each of us would like to be trusted by parents, because we all want to get freedom. Parents are more likely
to give us our freedom if they trust us. If you want your parents to trust you more, you have to show them
through your actions. 
    Let your parents know what's going on at school and with your friends. If you truly can be trusted, then
you have nothing to hide, right? Keep your bedroom door open when you are back. Do not be crazy when they
see what you are looking at on the Internet. Invite your friends to your house to meet your parents.
    When you do something wrong, it can break trust. Broken trust takes a long time to rebuild.
    It's not easy dealing with your parents when you've broken their trust. But, it can be done. It's not talking
about groveling (低声下气) and sweet-talking them into trust. I'm talking about getting them to respect you
again.
    I find it easy to make the mistake of no telling my parents things I've done wrong, hoping they won't find
out. There are lots of reasons:
    I don't want to get into trouble;
    I don't want them to be disappointed or get mad at me;
    I don't want to lose their trust;
    I don't think they will ever find out.
    And the list goes on and on. But they find out somehow, and then you're in hot water. Of course, even if
Mom and Dad never find out, you still know about.
     Most parents will respect you more for coming to them and telling them yourself. Doing so shows honesty,
responsibility and maturity (成熟). If you can't tell them face to face, you can try writing a note.
    Trust can't be built in a day or even a week, but you can gradually do things to help your parents build trust
in you.

1. What would children like to get from their parents according to the passage?

A. Money.
B. Freedom.
C. Love.
D. Clothes.

2. What should you do if your parents don't trust you according to the passage?

A. Talk to them in a sweet voice.
B. Tell them not to be disappointed.
C. Introduce your friends to them.
D. Get their respect and trust by actions.

3. What's the meaning of the phrase "in hot water"?

A. 在热水里
B. 遇到麻烦
C. 想喝热水
D. 洗热水澡

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. It's easy for children to tell their parents the things they have done wrong.
B. The parents will respect and trust you more if you tell them yourself.
C. Trust can be built soon if children make mistakes.
D. Parents never believe their children if trust is broken.

5. The best title of the passage is _____.

A. Parents Should Respect Children
B. Children Want More Freedom
C. How Can Children Be Trusted Again
D. How Can Children Get out of Trouble

     Joan worked in a hospital as a nurse. One evening there was a big dance at the hospital. Most of the
doctors and nurses would be there, but of course somebody had to be left to look after the sick children,
and Joan was not of the lucky ones. She liked dancing very much, so when she had to start work that
evening while her friends were getting ready to go to the dance, she felt very sorry for herself.
     She went to each sick child one after another and said good-night, until she came to one little boy,
Dicky. He was eleven years old, but he was already able to talk like an adult. Poor Dicky had a very
serious illness, and now he was hardly able to move any part of his body except his hands. Joan knew
he would never get any better, but he was always happy and always thinking about other people instead
of about himself.
     Dicky knew that Joan loved dancing, so now when she came to say good-night to him, he greeted
her with the words, "I'm very sorry that you have to miss the dance because of us. But we are going to
have a party for you. If you look in my drawer(抽屉), you'll find a piece of cake. I saved it from my
supper today, so it's quite fresh. And there is also a dollar there. You can buy something to drink with
that. And I'd get up and dance with you myself if I were able to." he added.
     Suddenly the hospital dance seemed very far away and not important to Joan at all.

1. Joan felt unlucky that evening mainly because __________.

A. there was a dance ball at the hospital
B. of her unpleasant job
C. she was obligated(被迫) to look after the sick children
D. she would lose the chance to go to the big dance at the hospital

2. Poor Dicky __________.

A. was no more than a boy of eleven
B. fell seriously ill
C. was clever at talking though he was very young
D. all the above

3. Dicky was lovely because __________.

A. he was a nice, kind boy of eleven
B. he was always thinking about others more than himself
C. he saved a piece of cake for his nurse
D. he could foresee(预知) that he would never get any better

4. Which of the following is not TRUE?

A. Dicky knew why Joan was unhappy.
B. Dicky heard about the dance.
C. Dicky showed sympathy(同情) for Joan.
D. Dicky rose up to greet Joan when she came.

5. At that party arranged(安排) for Joan, Dicky probably __________.

A. got up and danced with her
B. gave Joan some cake he had saved
C. brought her something to drink
D. lost the dollar which he was going to give Joan

       Joan worked in a hospital as a nurse. One evening there was a big dance at the hospital. Most of the
doctors and nurses would be there,but of course somebody had to be left to look after the sick children.
and Joan was not one of the lucky ones. She liked dancing very much, so when she had to start work that evening her friends were getting ready to go to the dance. She felt very sorry for herself.
        She went to each sick child one after another and said good-night, until she came to one little boy,
Dick. He was eleven years old, but he was already able to talk like an adult. Poor Dick had a very serious illness, and now he was hardly to move any part of his body except his hands. Joan knew he would never get any better, but he was always happy and always thinking about other people instead of herself.
       Dick knew that Joan loved dancing. So when she came to say good-night to him, he greeted her with
the words, "I'm very sorry that you have to miss the dance because of us. But we are going to have a party for you. If you look in my drawer, you will find a piece of cake. I saved it for my dinner today, so it is quite fresh. And there is also a dollar there. You can buy something to drink with that. And I'II get up and dance with you if I was able to , "he added.
       Suddenly the hospital dance seemed very far away and not at all important to Joan.

1. Joan felt unlucky that evening mainly because________ .

A. there was a dance ball at the hospital
B. of her unpleasant job
C. she would lose the chance to go to the big dance at the hospital
D. she was obligated(被迫) to look after the sick children

2. Poor Dick________ .

A. was no more than a boy of eleven
B. fell seriously ill
C. was clever at talking though he was very young
D. all the above

3. Dick was lovely because________ .

A. he was a nice, kind boy of eleven
B. he was always thinking about others more than himself.
C. he saved a piece of cake for his nurse
D. he could foresee (预知 ) that he would never get better

4. Which of the followings is NOT true? 

A. Dick got up to greet Joan when she came.
B. Dick heard about the dance.
C. Dick knew why Joan was unhappy.
D. Dick showed sympathy (同情) for Joan.

5. At that party for Joan, Dick probably _________. 

A. got up and danced with her
B. gave Joan some cake he had saved
C. brought her something to drink
D. lost the dollar which he was going to give Joan

     Joan worked in a hospital as a nurse. One evening there was a big dance at the hospital. Most of the
doctors and nurses would be there, but of course somebody had to be left to look after the sick children,
and Joan was not of the lucky ones. She liked dancing very much, so when she had to start work that
evening while her friends were getting ready to go to the dance, she felt very sorry for herself.
     She went to each sick child one after another and said good-night, until she came to one little boy, Dick.
He was eleven years old, but he was already able to talk like an adult. Poor Dick had a very serious illness,
and now he was hardly able to move any part of his body except his hands. Joan knew he would never get
any better, but he was always happy and always thinking about other people instead of himself.
     Dick knew that Joan loved dancing. So when she came to say good-night to him, he greeted her with
the words,"I'm very sorry that you have to miss the dance because of us. But we are going to have a party
for you. If you look in my drawer, you find a piece of cake. I saved it from my dinner today, so it is quite
fresh. And there is also a dollar there. You can buy something to drink with that. And I'll get up and dance
with you myself if I was able to," he added.
     Suddenly the hospital dance seemed very far away and not at all important to Joan.

1. Joan felt unlucky that evening mainly because ________.

A. there was a dance ball at the hospital
B. of her unpleasant job
C. she would lose the chance to go to the big dance at the hospital
D. she hated to look after the children

2. Poor Dick ________.

A. was an adult.
B. loved dancing
C. was badly ill in the hospital
D. could move freely except his hands

3. Dick was lovely because ________.

A. he was always talking like a child
B. he was always thinking about others more than himself
C. he saved a piece of cake for himself
D. he could foresee (预知) that he would never get better

4. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Dick got up to greet Joan when she came.
B. Dick heard about the dance.
C. Dick knew why Joan was unhappy.
D. Dick showed sympathy (同情) for Joan.

5. At that party for Joan, Dick probably ________.

A. got up and dance with her
B. gave Joan some cake he had saved
C. brought her something to drink
D. lost the dollar which he was going to give Joan