Barb Heim is in her 35th year teaching first grade at Conneaut Valley Elementary School in Conneautville. It was near the end of 2019 when Heim noticed there was something off with one of her students. Instead of being active like usual after class, Harrison Conner would turn pale and have to sit down while the other kids were playing. Heim and the school nurse alerted Harrison's mother before Christmas break.

During the holiday break, Harrison was rushed to a Pittsburgh hospital in a helicopter. He was later diagnosed with leukemia (白血病). As Harrison fought to make his recovery, Heim volunteered to drive out to his home after school to make sure he wouldn't fall behind. Every day she brought lessons, snacks, and hope.

"It goes far beyond her just coming here for school," Harrison's mother, Suzanne, said. "Ever since the minute he was diagnosed ... she has been absolutely amazing. She has kept Harrison such a part of the kids' lives in school and making sure that he feels remembered. It's not like a teacher is coming from school to teach, she's like an aunt who is coming over to hang out, and she brings sweets, and she is always bringing a smile. My kids will meet her at the front door with all the latest news and it's incredibly, incredibly, special."

Harrison is currently in remission (缓解期), but he has another year of treatment. Thanks to Mrs. Heim, he's now excelling in second grade. "It was a joy, because I knew he wanted to learn," Heim said. "He couldn't wait. He was so excited. And he'd have his days off if medicine was causing him to not feel up to it. It wasn't the best day for him, but ______. And he always did his best."

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1.What's wrong with Harrison Conner during break?

A He kept silent alone.

B He felt sick on his seat.

C He was more active than usual.

D He suddenly called for help.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据第一段Instead of being active like usual after class, Harrison Conner would turn pale and have to sit down while the other kids were playing.可知，哈里森·康纳下课后没有往常那样活跃，他脸色苍白，在其他孩子玩耍时，他不得不坐下。故选B。

2.Mrs. Heim did something for Harrison except that ______.

A she sent him to a hospital

B she visited him after school

C she helped make up lessons for him

D she encouraged him to recover soon

解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据第二段Heim volunteered to drive out to his home after school to make sure he wouldn't fall behind. Every day she brought lessons, snacks, and hope.可知，海姆自愿放学后开车到他家，以确保他不会落后。每天她都带来功课、零食和希望。文中未提及她送他去医院，故选A。

3.How did Harrison's mother respond to Mrs. Heim?

A She thanked her in person.

B She wrote a thankful letter to her.

C She treated her as a family member.

D She was deeply grateful to her in mind.

解析：选D。D推理判断题。根据第三段可知，哈里森的母亲表示海姆所做的远远超出了她的本职工作，她就像一个阿姨过来逛逛，带着好吃的，带着微笑。这一切都令人难以置信。由此推断哈里森的母亲从内心深处感激海姆，故选D。

4.Which of the following can be put in the blank in the last paragraph?

A we saw it through

B we broke it through

C we made it through

D we looked it through

解析：选C。C推理判断题。根据最后一段And he'd have his days off if medicine was causing him to not feel up to it. It wasn't the best day for him, but ______. And he always did his best.可知，海姆表示如果药物让哈里森感觉不适，他可以休息。这对他来说不是最好的一天……他总是尽力而为。由此推测他们挺过来了。故选C。