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The phone rang loudly next to her ear as she sat at the computer. Sarah picked it up; hoping
it wasn't for her, because she really didn't feel like talking to anyone. She uttered a monotonous
(沉闷的 ) , " Hello?" " Hi Sarah! !This is Mindy! What's up?? Umm, the reason that called was
that I need help with the English assignment. I've been having trouble coming up with a topic. "
Sarah's shoulders silently drooped as she realized that she had completely forgotten about the
homework to witness or be a part of a situation and write it in down in great detail. She let out a sigh.
As her best friend continued to talk about her topic ideas, Sarah's mind drifted. She thought
about how Mindy was moving 500 miles away in less than a month. She thought about how much
she'd miss her friend and how it wouldn't be the same without her.
"So, do you have any idea what I should do about this assignment? "Mindy asked, bringing
Sarah out of her fog. She answered her own question, suddenly exclaiming, "I know! ! I'll describe
what happened today in the lunch line! I just wanted to ring that Jennifer girl's neck! ! SHE WAS
SO RUDE! "'
Sarah thought back to earlier in the day when they had been in the lunch line, waiting patiently
and a snotty(自大的)girl pushed her way up in front of them, causing Mindy and Sarah to lose their
place in line.
"That sounds like a good idea. I wish I'd thought of that, "Sarah says softly. The conversation
ended quickly after that and Sarah was feeling better. She was still sad that her best friend was moving,
but she knew that they would keep in touch and always be close. At just that moment, Sarah was glad
that Mindy called. She now had the perfect topic for her English assignment.
1. What do we know about Sarah when the phone rang first ?
A. She was in low spirits.
B. She was busy working.
C. She was doing her assignment.
D. She was repairing the computer.
2. Mindy called Sarah to___________.
A. inform Sarah of her leaving
B. say that she was missing Sarah
C. ask Sarah for help
D. comfort Sarah
3. How did Sarah feel about Mindy's moving?
A. She was sad that she would miss her friend.
B. She di4n't quite care about it.
C. She was surprised because Mindy hadn't told her earlier.
D. She was sad that Mindy would forget her.
4. Why was Sarah feeling better after their telephone conversation ended?
A. Because she finally thought of what she could write about.
B. Because she knew that she and Mindy would keep in touch.
C. Because Mindy could act bravely to protect them at school.
D. Because Mindy would never trouble her with a question any more.
