1. (2022八下·铁岭期中) 阅读短文，回答问题

Linda was a sixteen-year-old girl in Canada. She was feeling bad for several days. Her mother took her to a hospital and the doctors found out that she had cancer（癌症）.

Linda's life changed. She began to go to the hospital often for treatment（治疗）, and she also became depressed.

The hospitals and the doctors were good, but Linda did not have hope herself. Linda's mother called a flower shop close to the hospital. “I want some beautiful flowers for my daughter. She is a teen girl with cancer." She told the shop owner.

Later, the flowers arrived. Then Linda saw something unusual. It was a card. It read: Linda, I own this flower shop. I had cancer when I was fifteen years old.I am 24 years old now. Good luck. My heart goes out to you.

Yours,

Alice

Linda smiled. She finally felt some real hope. She found the will (意志) to 1ive.

Little things make a big difference. All of us can give little things like kindness, encouragement and hope to others.

1. （1） Why was Linda feeling bad for several days?

   A . Because she was seriously ill. B . Because she had no friends. C . Because her life changed. D . Because she was angry with her mother.
3. （2） What does the underlined word "depressed" mean in Paragraph (段) 2?

   A . Safe B . Serious C . Sad. D . Healthy
5. （3） Who sent Linda a card?

   A . Her mother B . A doctor C . A shop owner. D . A friend
7. （4） What happened to Linda after reading the card?

   A . She became hopeful about life. B . She wanted to work with Alice. C . She didn't do anything. D . She thanked her mother a lot.
9. （5） Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

   A . Be kind to yourself. B . Little things make a big difference. C . Try something different. D . Don't listen to anyone else.