1. (2019八上·宜春月考) 请阅读下面短文，根据短文内容从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

    I helped to look after some old ladies at the old people's home every week. I'd like to bring them a little happiness. This time I wanted to bring some gifts.

    This afternoon, when I was about to go there, the telephone rang. It was my husband. "Sorry, darling, but I have something important to deal with(处理). So you have to take Taylor home after school. "I decided to take my son for the first time because I couldn't find anyone to help me.

    With my new partner, I started my work. After he and I met the third or the fourth lady, I found that just when we were leaving their rooms, my son kissed everyone on their faces and whispered something in their ears. I wanted to make sure that we could meet all of the ladies, so

    I didn't stop to ask him what he was whispering, but it seemed that every lady looked happy.

    Later in the evening, my husband asks how my work went on.

    "It was lots of fun." I said. "Whatever Taylor said to the ladies, it truly made them happy, especially when he whispered in their ears."

    "What did you whisper about, Taylor?" asked my husband. Looking up at us with his brown eyes, he answered, "I whispered, 'I love you, Grandma, and I just want you to know that you look beautiful today.'"

    I asked why he did that. He said, "I just know it can make them feel good because of these simple words."

1. （1） Why did the writer take her son to meet the ladies?

   A . Because the ladies wanted to see her son. B . Because no one could take care of him. C . Because the little boy is lovely. D . Because Taylor is good with the old ladies.
3. （2） What does the underlined word "whispered" in the third paragraph mean?

   A . Spoke loudly. B . Answered in a high voice. C . Spoke in a low voice. D . Left quietly.
5. （3） How did Taylor make the old ladies happy?

   A . He bought them some flowers. B . He helped them do much work there. C . He kissed them and whispered in their ears. D . He telephoned them and talked about his school.
7. （4） What is Taylor's best gift?

   A . His sunny smile. B . His kind words. C . Some beautiful flowers. D . Some interesting stories.