(D)
Last week, I found myself in a difficult situation with my new neighbour. He was a college student who had just moved in across the street and brought a ping-pong table with him. He put it in the grassland for public use and it soon became a favourite place for many in the community.
However, in the following days, the noise from the games never stopped. Whenever there was a game, the crowd cheered loudly, and the noise nearly drove me mad. I went to the boy's house and told him that the table had to go, but he didn't take it well. He asked who I was and why I was telling him what to do.
"A neighbour who is troubled by your table!" I shouted at him.
My husband pulled me away. At home, I sat on the sofa, still feeling angry. Suddenly, a picture on the wall came into view. It was taken at my college graduation party. Seeing it brought back a flood of memories. I remembered my own college days, filled with cheers and surprises. How could I be so "cruel (残忍的)" to the young?
The next morning, after waking up, I decided to make an apology(道歉) first. As some cookies on the kitchen table caught my attention, an idea jumped into my mind: Why not bake some sugar cookies?
When I stood in front of his door, what I had said echoed (回响) in my mind. I took several deep breaths and knocked.
The following seconds seemed like years for me. When the door finally opened, there was a surprised look on the boy's face.
"Hi... I think... I've done something really awful," I apologized, with my face turning red. "I hope you can accept these..."
I handed him the plate of cookies. He looked at the cookies and then at me.
"How do you know I'm hungry now? This is the best snack!" he picked one up and took a bite. But the empty pizza box on his table and sauce on his mouth showed he had already had enough for lunch. Finally, we agreed to start over.
Today, when I passed by the grassland, to my surprise, the ping-pong table was gone. When I got home, I found a box of chocolate in front of the door, with a note on it, which read "Enjoy my honest apology!"
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D
)11. Why does the writer say "The following seconds seemed like years for me"?
A. Because she felt time passed quickly.
B. Because she wanted to leave right away.
C. Because she was excited to see the student.
D. Because she was nervous and regretted her earlier actions.
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D
)12. How did the writer feel after seeing the chocolate and the note?
A. Proud and satisfied.
B. Angry and worried.
C. Tired and bored.
D. Touched and thankful.
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C
)13. What is the main theme of the story?
A. The joy of playing ping-pong.
B. The importance of winning a game.
C. The value of understanding and kindness.
D. The challenges of living near college students.
