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People born around 2000 in the US most probably grew up watching the very lovable Steve Burns playing “Steve” on the kids’ show, “Blue’s Clues.” They were also probably shattered when, in 2002, Steve decided to leave the popular show.

In a 2021 video, Steve finally got around to saying sorry to his fans for leaving the show. His message hit all of his now-adult fans right in the feels! He made them think he still thinks about his fans. That is true, especially for Brandon Ragland.

Back in 2000, Brandon was 4 years old and fighting cancer(癌症). He was also fully interested in “Blue’s Clues.” When he was chosen for the Make-A-Wish program, he said he wanted to meet Steve! His wish came true, and Brandon met Steve in a New York City restaurant!

It’s a day Brandon never forgot. Thankfully, he was able to beat his cancer, and now he’s a 27-year-old with a son of his own. When he heard that Steve would come to his hometown, he went and waited in line until he was once again face-to-face with Steve. Brandon showed Steve the photos, and Steve said, “I remember this! I remember you!” Brandon couldn’t believe that! Steve insisted on taking a photograph of the two of them. Both men were holding back tears when Steve told Brandon, “I’m so happy you’re here, this made my whole year.”

“I thanked him for not only being there today, but meeting me all those years ago,” Brandon said, adding that Steve is, “One of the nicest people I’ve met.”

1.What does the underlined word “shattered” mean?

A Important.

B Upset.

C Afraid.

D Excited.

解析：选B。B词义猜测题。根据第一段第一句的“you might grow up watching the very lovable Steve Burns playing ‘Steve’ on the kids’ show’”和后面的“Steve finally got around to saying sorry to his fans for leaving the show in a video.”可知，千禧一代很可能是看着史蒂夫·伯恩斯(Steve Burns)的儿童节目《蓝色线索》长大的，由此可以说明这档节目深受人们喜爱，后来他还为了离开节目道歉，因此可推测当他离开节目时，很多人很难过。故选B。

2.What did Steve do 9 years after leaving “Blue’s Clues” ?

A He said sorry to fans in a video.

B He gave messages to his fans.

C He made new shows for fans.

D He helped fans fight cancer.

解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据第一段的“in 2002, Steve decided to leave the popular show”以及第二段第一句的“In a 2021 video, Steve finally got around to saying sorry to his fans for leaving the show”可知，史蒂夫在离开节目的九年后，在一个视频中向粉丝道歉了。故选A。

3.What was 4-year-old Brandon’s wish?

A Stopping cancer.

B Watching Blue’s Clues.

C Eating in a restaurant.

D Meeting up with Steve.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第三段第三句的“he said he wanted to meet Steve”可知，他当时的愿望是见到史蒂夫。故选D。

4.Brandon was _______ after knowing Steve still remembered him.

A in surprise

B feeling sad

C had a fear

D in joy

解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据第四段的“Brandon couldn’t believe that!”可知，当布兰登给史蒂夫看他们23年前的合影，发现史蒂夫竟然记得他时，他很难相信，即感到惊讶。故选A。

5.Where can we read the passage?

A In a science magazine.

B In a school report.

C In a life newspaper.

D In travel guide.

解析：选C。C推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，本文主要讲了曾经的热门节目主持人在23年前曾和患癌症粉丝会面合影，23年后他俩互相发现治愈了彼此的温馨故事，我们可以在生活报纸上读到。故选C。