1. (2023九下·常山开学考) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项, 使文章完整、通顺。

Several days ago, when I was walking my pet dog in the park, I saw a group of boys bullying(欺凌) a small and thin boy. They were calling him names and even1him to the ground and kicked dirt in his face.2 I saw that, I walked over to the group.

I went over to stand3them and the small boy, and asked them politely what this boy had done worthy of what they were doing to him. One of the boys4, "He's weird. "At that moment, I asked one of the boys if he thought his friend was weird, and the5was "No." Then I asked another boy what the word "weird" 6, and he said, "Different. "That was my cue (暗示). I told them that everyone is7. They all stood 8 for a moment, and then the most amazing thing happened. One of the boys helped the small boy off the ground and then said sorry to him. He9to let him play with them.

I thanked the boy for being so10. As I looked around, I realized that there were dozens of other people at the11, but no one else had stopped to help this boy. I felt happy that the boy was brave enough to stand up against his friends to12someone in need, but I felt sad that13else had even taken a second look.

I hope what I did helped them14that they could have made a difference with a little effort. And maybe next time they will be the ones who choose to give others a15.