C
“Sarah, dear, time to get out of bed,” Mr Hartwell said, poking his head through the bedroom doorway. “You don’t want to miss the first day at your new school, do you?” “I’m not going,” said Sarah, and pulled the covers over her head.
“Of course you’re going, honey,” said Mr Hartwell. “No, I’m not. I don’t want to start over again. I hate my new school,” Sarah said. She tunnelled down to the end of her bed.
“How can you hate your new school?” Mr Hartwell chuckled(轻声地笑). “You’ve never been there before. Don’t worry. You liked your other school, and you’ll like this one. Besides(再说), just think of all the new friends you’ll meet.”
“That’s just it. I don’t know anybody, and it will be hard, and... I just hate it, that’s all.”
“What will everyone think if you aren’t there? We told them you were coming!” “They will think that I am lucky and they will wish that they were at home in bed like me.” Mr Hartwell sighed. “Sarah Jane Hartwell, I’m not playing this silly game one second longer. I’ll see you downstairs in five minutes.”
Then Sarah got out of bed. She put on her clothes.
“My head hurts,” she moaned(呻吟) as she trudged(缓慢地走) into the kitchen. Mr Hartwell handed Sarah a piece of toast and her lunchbox. They walked to the car. Sarah’s hands were cold. They drove down the street.
She couldn’t breathe. And then they were there.
“I feel sick,” said Sarah weakly. “You’ll love your new school once you get started. Oh, look. There’s your headmaster, Mrs Burton,” said Mr Hartwell.
“Oh, Sarah,” Mrs Burton said. “There you are. Come on. I’ll show you where to go.” She led Sarah into the building and walked quickly through the crowded hallways. “Don’t worry. Everyone is nervous the first day,” she said over her shoulder as Sarah rushed to keep up. When they got to the classroom, most of the children were already in their seats.
() 7. How did Sarah feel about going to the new school at first?
A. Nervous and unwilling. B. Excited and curious.
C. Calm and confident. D. Happy and relaxed.
() 8. What did Mr Hartwell say to Sarah about her new school?
A. She had some old friends there.
B. It would be very strict.
C. She would like the school.
D. The headmaster Mrs Burton was very nice.
() 9. Why did Sarah say “My head hurts” and “I feel sick”?
A. Because she was really ill.
B. Because she ate something bad.
C. Because she didn’t want to go to school.
D. Because the car made her uncomfortable.
()10. What can be the best title for this story?
A. A strict father B. A new teacher
C. Sarah’s new school D. First-day nervousness