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"This is the most unusual for a young Trumpeter (小号手). It is serious. Try again, Louis! Perhaps you're not doing your best. "said his father.

Louis tried again but no sound came from his throat. He shook his head, sadly.

"Watch me!" said the father. He raised his neck and cried ko-hoh so loudly that everyone for miles around heard it.

"Let me hear you go beep!" he ordered, "Say beep loudly!" Louis tried. No sound came.

"Well," said the father, "I guess it's no use. I guess you are dumb. "

When he heard the word "dumb", Louis felt like crying. The father saw that he had hurt Louis's feelings. "You misunderstand me, my son," he said in a comforting voice, "______▲______". If I called you a dumb bunny, that meant I had a poor opinion of your intelligence (智力). In fact, you are perhaps the brightest, smartest, most intelligent of all my babies. Words sometimes have two meanings. The word 'dumb' which I said means a person can't say anything. Do you understand?"

Louis nodded his head. He felt a little better, and he was very thankful to his father for explaining the word had two meanings. But he was still unhappy.

"Do not let a sadness around you, Louis," said the father, "Swans must be cheerful, beautiful and brave. Remember that young people always face some defects. And you just have a speech defect. But I'm quite sure you will overcome it. Besides, the world is full of talkers, but it's hard to find anyone who listens. I promise that you can pick up more information while listening than while talking. "

After hearing what his father said,…

[Adapted from The Trumpet of Swan Chapter 5]

1. （1） According to the story, what problem did Louis have at the very beginning?

   A . He made a mess at home. B . He couldn't make a sound. C . He had caught a bad cold. D . His neck wasn't long enough.
3. （2） Which of the following sentences can be put in "______▲______ " in Para. 6?

   A . You don't know what I have done for. you B . You can't imagine how proud I am of you C . You needn't to worry about your future life D . You didn't understand my use of the word "dumb"
5. （3） What does the underlined word "defects" in Para 8 mean?

   A . Gifts. B . Dreams. C . Problems. D . Competitions.
7. （4） What possibly happened to Louis finally after hearing what his father said?

   A . He got comfortable and decided to start a new life. B . He felt more worried about himself and stopped trying. C . He became angry with his father and ran away from home. D . He felt proud of himself because he was the smartest fall.