Harry and Annie lived a mile from town，but they walked there to school every day.It was a pleasant walk around the pond（池塘） on their way to school.In winter，when the ice was thick and strong，they went across the pond.But their mother did not like them to do this unless someone was with them.
    "Don't go across the pond today，children，"she said，as she said goodbye to them one morning."It is beginning to thaw （解凍）."
    "All right，mother，"said Harry，not very happy，for he was very interested in running and sliding（滑動） on the ice.
    When they came to the pond，the ice looked hard and safe.
    "There，"Harry said to his sister，"let's slide over it."
    "But you promised mother，"said Annie.
    "No，I didn't.I only said 'All right'，and it is all right."
    "I didn't say anything，so I can do as I like，"said Annie.
    So they stepped on the ice and started to go across the pond.They had not gone far before the ice gave way，and suddenly they fell into the water.
    A man who was at work near the pond heard the screams（喊聲） of the children and rushed into the water to save them.Harry managed to get out without any help，but poor Annie was nearly drowned （溺水） before the man could reach her.
    They went home almost frozen （凍僵的） and learned a lesson they would remember for：lifetime：turning a deaf ear has costs.

（1）How did Harry and Annie feel when they passed the pond？

A

A

A．Pleased.
B．Bored.
C．Afraid.
D．Angry.
（2）Why did Harry ask Annie to slide over the ice with him？

C

C

A．Because he was angry with his mother.
B．Because he promised to walk on the ice.
C．Because the ice seemed strong and safe.
D．Because he thought Annie could save him.
（3）Who helped Annie get out of the water？

C

C

A．Nobody.
B．Harry.
C．A man.
D．Her mother.
（4）What lesson did Harry and Annie learn from the accident？

D

D

A．Turning a deaf ear is hard.
B．They should turn a deaf ear.
C．Their mother's words cost much.
D．They should accept others' advice.