Four hundred and sixty days: That’s a year and a little over three months.

That’s how long little Kendall Jurnakins spent in the NICU(新生儿重症监护室) at Ascension St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. When he was born, he was given a 50/50 chance of survival by his doctors. No one was sure he would survive at all—but he’s finally home!

Kendall was born on December 11th, 2020. His mom, Sparkle Jurnakins, has some health problems. He was so tiny at birth that Sparkle was afraid she’d lose him before his life had even gotten started.

Sparkle visited her son every day, but after eight months her health got worse. The mom had COVID-19. While the baby was in the NICU, his mother was also fighting for her life.

“COVID almost took me out,” she said. “From August to October, I was in a coma(昏迷). And then in the hospital till almost December.”

At long last, Sparkle saw Kendall in December 2021. She was very happy when her baby seemed to recognize her right away, even after months apart.

When Kendall was finally strong and healthy enough to leave the hospital, the staff gave him a very special send-off. When Sparkle and her husband came to pick him up, hospital workers lined the hallway and cheered. Sparkle says it “was the best day of her life.”

Both mother and son fought with death and won! They both have a second shot at life, and they’re not going to waste a second. 

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1.How did Sparkle feel after her son was born?

A Worried.

B Excited.

C Surprised.

D Happy.

解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据第三段第三句“He was so tiny at birth that Sparkle was afraid she’d lose him before his life had even gotten started.”可知，Sparkle的儿子出生时个子很小，Sparkle害怕在他生命开始之前就失去他，即她很担心。故选A。

2.How long was Sparkle in a coma?

A For one month.

B For three months.

C For four months.

D For five months.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据第五段第二句“From August to October, I was in a coma.”可知，从八月到十月，Sparkle一直处于昏迷状态。故选B。

3.Why was Sparkle glad in December 2021?

A Because she helped her son fight with COVID-19.

B Because she made some new friends.

C Because her baby recognized her quickly.

D Because she got well and left hospital.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第六段第二句“She was very happy when her baby seemed to recognize her right away, even after months apart.”可知，当Sparkle的孩子相隔数月后马上认出了她时，她感到无比欣慰。故选C。

4.Who does the underlined word “him” refer to?

A Sparkle.

B Sparkle’s husband.

C The doctor.

D Kendall.

解析：选D。D词意指代题。根据上下文可知，Kendall恢复健康后，他父母来医院接他(Kendall)，医院的工作人员在走廊两旁欢呼。故选D。

5.What is the best title of the passage?

A Woman Visited Her Son Every Day To Make Her Feel Comfortable

B Baby Finally Comes Home After 460 Days In Hospital

C Girl Meets Her Mother For The First Time When She Was 8

D Baby Was Given A 50/50 Chance Of Survival By His Doctors

解析：选B。B主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文告诉我们宝宝在新生儿重症监护室呆了460天后终于回家的故事。故选B。