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Danny was just putting his cleats into his locker when his teammate, Max, told him that Mr Irving, the principal wanted to see him in the office.
He made his way to the office, wondering why. He was quite a good student, so it wasn't his grades. Though, to be honest, he'd been making things a little worse, especially that last Maths test. But this was the first time the baseball team went into the state finals in 11 years and as the star pitcher (明星投手), Danny had helped a lot. Surely there is nothing that can't be excused.
No more thinking, he stepped inside to find Mr Irving, Coach Geller, and surprisingly, his mother was waiting for him and looked as if she had been crying. Uh, oh. He must really be in trouble.
Mr Irving told the truth that Danny wouldn't be able to play in the final. Coach Geller had left Danny's name off the roster (候选名单) by accident, and once handed in, adding more was not allowed.
"We're very sorry, Danny," said Mr Irving, "I have been trying to fix it, but so far, no luck." Danny didn't know what to say.
As the game began, Danny cheered for his team, having a mix of feelings as its score rose and fell. In the bottom of the ninth, Simon hit a winning run, making it certain that their team won. Danny jumped out of his seat and rushed to the field to celebrate with his teammates, giving each other high-fives.
That night, as he told the story, his mother listened quietly and said, "You should have played. That was your win, and it was taken from you."
"No," he said with the biggest smile of his life. "That was my win, and Max's, and Simon's too. Don't you get it, Mum? That's what it means to be part of a team. I helped get us to the final. And in my own way, I helped win it too."
His mother looked at him almost like she'd never seen him before. Then she smiled and hugged him tightly.
"You're right, Danny! I'm so proud of you!"
(
D
) 1. How did Danny feel before stepping into the office?
A. Excited to see the principal.
B. Worried he was in trouble.
C. Nervous about his grades.
D. Curious about the reason for the meeting.
(
C
) 2. What news did Danny learn from Mr Irving?
A. His Maths grades dropped a lot.
B. He wasn't chosen as a star pitcher.
C. His name wasn't on the final list.
D. He was no longer on the baseball team.
(
A
) 3. What is the CORRECT order of the following events?
① The roster of the final was handed in.
② Danny celebrated the win with his teammates.
③ Mr Irving tried to fix the mistake but failed.
④ Danny's mother hugged him and cheered for the win.
⑤ Danny was told to go to the principal's office.
A. ⑤①③②④
B. ①③⑤②④
C. ①③⑤④②
D. ⑤①③④②
(
B
) 4. How does the writer develop Danny's character?
A. By describing his appearance.
B. Through his words and actions.
C. By comparing him with others.
D. Through his communication with teachers.
(
C
) 5. What can we learn from Danny's story?
A. It never rains but it pours.
B. Two heads are better than one.
C. One tree does not make a forest.
D. Actions speak louder than words.
