Ashley Wargel, a mother of two, had an unexpected turn of events during her night out at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival. Her three-year-old son, Maddox, lost his temper (脾气) among the overwhelming lights and crowds, causing stress for both mother and child as they attracted curious onlookers.

16-year-old Michael Bartlett noticed their situation and decided to take action. Michael, who had been hanging out with friends in a line nearby, walked to Ashley and Maddox. He offered the child a toy panda he had won at one of the games.

“He walked over and said, ‘I think this might make him feel better. Do you mind if I give him this stuffed animal?’” Wargel said.

Wargel, moved by his kindness, took to Facebook to find and thank him. Mutual (共同的) friends recognized Michael in a photo she posted, leading to their reunion (重逢) via Facetime.

Michael was taken aback by the attention, saying, “I’m speechless. I didn’t think it would blow up like this.”

For Ashley, this small yet heartwarming gesture served as a powerful reminder that kindness can significantly brighten one’s day. Inspired by the experience, she promised to go out of her way to spread kindness to others, paying forward the goodwill she and Maddox had received.

1.What happened during the music festival?

A A small boy got angry.

B A teenager ran wildly.

C A mother got excited.

D Two friends met together.

解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Her three-year-old son, Maddox, lost his temper among the overwhelming lights and crowds, causing stress for both mother and child as they attracted curious onlookers.”可知，在音乐节，三岁的小男孩在人群中发脾气，吸引了很多旁观者。故选A。

2.Why did Michael walk to Ashley and Maddox?

A To have a look at them.

B To ask for help from them.

C To give a hand to them.

D To express thanks to them.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第二、三段可知，迈克尔走向艾希莉，给了她儿子马多克斯一个毛绒熊猫玩具以安抚这个小男孩。由此可知，他是在为陷入窘境的艾希莉提供帮助。故选C。

3.How did Wargel find Michael again?

A Through newspapers.

B Through friends.

C Through a program.

D Through the festival.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据倒数第三段的“Mutual friends recognized Michael in a photo she posted”可知，艾希莉是通过共同的朋友找到迈克尔的。故选B。

4.What does the underlined part “was taken aback by” mean?

A Was tired from.

B Was ready for.

C Was proud of.

D Was surprised by.

解析：选D。D词义猜测题。根据划线部分后文“I’m speechless. I didn’t think it would blow up like this.”可知，迈克尔没想到事情会发展成这样，由此可知他感到惊讶。故选D。

5.What did Ashley decide to do?

A Volunteer with family.

B Solve social problems.

C Spread kindness.

D Make people happy.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据最后一段的“she promised to go out of her way to spread kindness to others”可知，艾希莉将传播她和儿子得到的善意。故选C。