C
Della and Jim are a young couple. They live a poor life, but they love each other very much. On Christmas Eve, Della, who has beautiful long hair, really wants to buy a present for Jim. She is very sad because she only has one dollar and eighty-seven cents. Jim has a very nice watch from his father. He loves it so much.
Della comes up with an idea. She has her long hair cut off and sells it. With the money, she buys a beautiful chain(链) for Jim’s watch.
When Jim comes home, he is really surprised to see Della’s short hair. He gives Della his present: a set of pretty combs(梳子) for her long hair. Della loves the combs, but now she has no long hair for them. She then gives Jim her present: the watch chain. With a sad but understanding smile, Jim says, “I sold my watch to buy the combs for you.”
Della has combs but no hair, and Jim has a chain but no watch. Both of their presents are not useful now, but they understand something much more important. They show their great love by giving their most important things to each other. Della and Jim are the wisest of all, because they understand the true meaning of love and giving.
() 9. Why does Della cut her long hair?
A. To save more money for their poor life.
B. To buy herself a beautiful set of combs.
C. To change her look with a new hairstyle.
D. To get money for Jim’s Christmas present.
()10. What is the order of Jim’s feelings when he comes home?
A. happy→angry→sad
B. surprised→sad→warm
C. sad→happy→surprised
D. surprised→worried→happy
()11. What can we know from Jim’s selling his watch?
A. Jim loves Della very much.
B. Jim doesn’t like his watch very much.
C. Jim thinks the combs are too expensive.
D. Jim wants Della to use the combs for short hair.
()12. What is the story trying to tell us?
A. Love is the best present.
B. Saving for a rainy day is wise.
C. Good presents should be a surprise.
D. Expensive gifts make people happy.