Rebecca Kilburn has spent years searching for shoes to fit her son, Eric Kilburn, Jr. She and her husband, Eric Kilburn, Sr., are both well over 6 feet tall, and their two sons are following in their large-footed steps. Their 14-year-old son Eric Jr. is already 6 foot, 10 inches, and doctors say he’s still growing. Unlike other very tall people, Eric doesn’t have an endocrine (内分泌的) disorder. He’s just tall! The teen has gotten used to people staring at him, and even jokes about carrying a card with answers to frequently-asked questions. For instance, no, he doesn’t play basketball, but yes, he does play football. 

Unfortunately, there’s a downside to being able to reach everything on every top shelf ever. At a size 23, Eric’s feet are so large, and it’s nearly impossible to find shoes that fit him. Rebecca has called every shoe manufacturer under the sun, and none would accommodate her son. With no winter boots or sneakers to wear, Eric has suffered from painful foot trouble that required medical treatment six times in the past few years. He even suffered a sports injury because he doesn’t have appropriate shoes to wear while playing football.

Right now, the high school freshman is wearing a pair of size 22 Nikes that a family friend found at an outlet store. The shoes had been made for a professional basketball player who didn’t want them, so they ended up at the outlet. Rebecca rushed to the store to buy all six pairs of the size 22. But a few years later, none of those size 22s fit anymore, and Rebecca has had no luck finding any other shoes that come close to that size. 

In desperation, Rebecca spoke with a reporter for a local publication. When the story was published, the Kilburns were flooded with sympathy and support from both near and far. A GoFundMe supporting Eric Jr.’s shoe search has now exceeded $23,000. A representative from Under Armour visited the family and scanned Eric Jr’s feet, so it won’t be long before he’s able to spread those toes out and get the support and comfort he needs!

1.Why is Eric Jr. so tall?

A He has health problems.

B He lives a wealthy life.

C He is genetically tall.

D He plays football.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“She and her husband, Eric Kilburn, Sr., are both well over 6 feet tall, and their two sons are following in their large-footed steps.”和第四句“Unlike other very tall people, Eric doesn’t have an endocrine(内分泌的) disorder. He’s just tall!”可知，Eric Jr之所以长得很高，并不是内分泌失调，因为他的父母都很高，即他遗传了父母的身高。故选C。

2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph Two mean?

A When in Roman, do as the Romans do.

B God helps those who help themselves.

C Failure is the mother of success.

D Every coin has two sides.

解析：选D。D推理判断题。根据第一段后文Eric Jr经常因为身高受到关注和第二段后文的“none would accommodate her son”“suffered from painful foot trouble”“suffered a sports injury”等Eric Jr因为身高受伤可知，前后文内容表示转折，说明他身高过高有好处也有坏处。故选D。

3.How did Eric Jr. get his size 22 Nikes?

A A designer specially made them for him.

B People from all over the world helped him.

C A professional basketball player gave him.

D His mother purchased them at an outlet store.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第三段的“a family friend found at an outlet store”“Rebecca rushed to the store to buy all six pairs of the size 22.”可知是一位朋友在直销店发现了这些22码(美码)的鞋子，然后他的妈妈Rebecca跑去店里买了这些鞋子。故选D。

4.What’s the suitable title of the text?

A Never Underestimate a Mother on a Mission!

B Mother and Son Made History Together!

C Teenage Son Found Protection from Mother.

D Mother Found Her Hon Has Big Feet!

解析：选A。A主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要讲了一位身高非常高，脚长非常长的男孩总是找不到合适的鞋，妈妈历经千辛万苦终于为他找到合适的鞋的故事。结合选项可知，选项A最符合文意。故选A。