“Can I see my baby?” the happy new mother asked. When the wrapped baby was laid in her arms and she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she was shocked. The doctor turned quickly and looked out the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears.

       Time proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect. It was only his appearance that was problem. When he rushed home from school one day and threw himself into his mother’s arms, she sighed, knowing that his life was to be filled with heartbreaks. He spoke out the tragedy. “A boy, a big boy...called me a monster.”

       He grew up, handsome for his misfortune. A favorite with his fellow students, he might have been class president, but for that. He developed a gift, a talent for literature and music. The boy’s father had a talk with the family physician. “Could nothing be done?” “I believe I could transplant a pair of outer ears, if they could be available,” the doctor decided. Then the search began for a person who would make such a sacrifice for a young man. Two years went by. One day, his father said to the son, “You’re going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’s a secret.” The operation was a brilliant success, and a new person appeared. His talents blossomed into genius, and school and college became a series of successes. Later he married and entered the diplomatic service.（外交工作）.

       One day, he asked his father, “Who gave me the ears? Who gave me so much? I could never do enough for him or her.” “I do not believe you could,” said the father, “but the agreement was that you are not to know...not yet.” The years kept their great secret, but the day did come. One of the darkest days that ever pass through a son, he stood with his father over his mother’s coffin. Slowly, tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish brown hair to show the mother had no outer ears. “Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut,” his father whispered gently, “and nobody ever thought mother less beautiful, did they?”

1．What’s the problem with the baby?        

       A．It was unhealthy.                                 B．It had a bad hearing.

       C．It had been born without ears.               D．It had a bad appearance.

2．Which is true about the passage?

       A．The boy became successful because of the ear operation.

       B．The boy was given the ear operation when he was born.

       C．The boy’s father was unwilling to donate his outer ears.

       D．The boy learned the truth after his mother died.

3．In order to enter the diplomatic service, a person should          .

       A．have talent for literature and music        B．be a genius

       C．have a good appearance                        D．be perfect both inside and outside

4．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?        .

       A．Mother        B．Ears        C．A secret         D．Love

“Can I see my baby？” the happy new mother asked. When the baby was in her arms and she was moving the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, the doctor turned quickly and looked out of the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears.

Time proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect. It was only his appearance that was imperfect. When he rushed home from school one day and threw himself into his mother’s arms, she sighed (叹息), knowing that his life was to be unfortunate. He cried to his mum “A boy, a big boy... called me a freak (怪人).”

He grew up, handsome. A favorite with his fellow students, he might have been class president, but for that. He developed a gift, a talent for literature and music. “But you might communicate with other young people,” his mother blamed him, but felt a kindness in her heart.

A few years went by. One day, his father said to the son, “You’re going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate (捐献) the ears you need. But it’s a secret.” The operation was a great success, and a new person appeared.

Later he married and became a lawyer. One day, he asked his father, “Who gave me the ears? Who gave me so much? I could never do enough for him or her.” “I do not believe you could，” said the father, “but the agreement was that you are not to know... not yet.”

The years kept their secret, but the day did come. He stood with his father over his mother’s casket(棺材). Slowly, tenderly, the father reached out and raised the thick, reddish brown hair to show the mother had no outer ears.

“Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut，” his father whispered gently, “and nobody ever thought Mother less beautiful, did they？”

64. Why did the doctor turn quickly and look out of the window?

A. Because the baby had a tiny face.　　　  

B. Because he saw the baby crying.

C. Because the baby was born imperfect.          

D. Because he saw something attractive outside.

65. Which word can describe Mother’s feeling when the son threw himself into her arms?

A. Nervous.　         B. Sorry.　　        C. Proud.                    D. Angry.

66. We can infer that the person who donate the ears is_____.

A. a doctor.            B. his father.　　   C. his mother.              D. a stranger.

67. The best title for the passage would be ________.

A. Mother’s hair　　　　　　　                 B. An unforgettable memory

C. Who gave me the ears?　　                            D. Why did they keep the secret ?