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PASSAGE · 先通读标出定位词,再逐题回读对应段P1 Ted is a boy with big eyes and short hair. He is a middle school student. Ms Ann is an old woman with gray hair. Both of them live in America. Is Ms Ann Ted's grandmother? The answer is no. They are not from the same family. Ms Ann is one of Ted's best friends. How did they become friends?
P2 It all started six years ago. Ted was a student in Grade 7 at that time. His teacher gave him a "Kindness Week challenge" (善良周挑战). In this challenge, Ted had to send (送) 84-year-old Ms Ann small gifts every day for a week. After the week, Ted got into the habit of visiting Ms Ann and giving her gifts.
P3 Now Ted visits Ms Ann every month with flowers, chocolates and more. They share a love of chocolate. What do they often do together? They talk about everything. Ted tells Ms Ann about his school life. And Ms Ann shares her own stories. Ted loves and treats her like his own grandmother.
P4 Ms Ann's family are happy about Ted's coming because he brings a lot of fun to the old woman. They say Ted is like one of their family members.
P5 "Their friendship is precious (珍贵的). I hope Ted can remember the fun talks with Ms Ann, keep his kind heart and care about others," says Ted's mother.