Ⅲ. 阅读理解(每小题2.5分,满分20分)
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(2025·广州三模)In a small village,a very sick girl,Maggie,was found by the roadside. The villagers felt pity for the poor child.
"Take her to the poorhouse," a villager suggested.
"The poorhouse is a sad place for a sick and helpless child," answered another.
They discussed for a while but still no one walked towards her.
Finally,Joe Thompson,a kind man,couldn't leave Maggie behind. He carried her home gently.
As he got home,Jane,his childless,ill-tempered(易怒的)wife,angrily questioned,"
What did you bring her here for?"
"She is too weak to walk," replied Joe. "I will carry her to the poorhouse tomorrow and the guardians(管理人)there must be seen first."
"Why not get the whole thing off your hands tonight?"
"Keep this poor child for a single night,please," begged Joe,voice shaking,tears hidden. Jane didn't answer,but a soft feeling rose in her heart.
"Treat her nicely," said Joe. "Think of the loneliness,pain and sadness in her coming life." Jane went quietly into the room where Maggie was. Joe didn't follow. He noticed that Jane's attitude had changed. She sat by Maggie's bed,talking kindly to her. Maggie's eyes were fixed upon Jane. The little girl's expression was sad yet thankful.
"What are you going to do with Maggie?" Jane asked after supper.
"You knew she was to go to the poorhouse," replied Joe.
Jane looked strangely at Joe and her eyes dropped.
Early the next morning,Jane said to Joe,"Let's keep her a day or two longer. She is so weak and helpless."
Actually,Joe never saw the guardians at all. For a week,Jane was so kind to Maggie that she would rather live in the poorhouse herself than send Maggie there. At the same time,Maggie brought happiness to their lives in return. Their home was filled with laughter and love.
1. What happened to Maggie at the beginning?
A. She was taken to the poorhouse.
B. Many villagers hoped to raise her.
C. A guardian came here and took her home.
D. Few villagers wanted to look after her.
2. What did Jane mean by saying the underlined sentence "What did you bring her here for"?
A. She couldn't wait to send little Maggie away.
B. She was angry that Joe didn't finish his work.
C. She couldn't believe Joe did nothing at home.
D. She was mad that Joe took useless things
home.
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新考法 学科融合 Which picture shows the change of Jane's attitude towards Maggie?

4. What would Maggie's life probably be like in the future?
A. She would work hard in a poorhouse.
B. She would see the guardians at times.
C. She would live happily with her new family.
D. She would have a hard time living with Jane.