In a world where acts of kindness often go unnoticed, a remarkable story has emerged that reminds us of the power of kindness and the impact it can have on someone’s life.

It all started with a “Kindness Week Challenge” given to Brennan Gould by his 8th grade teacher, Ms. Watkins. Little did he know that this challenge would lead to a wonderful friendship with 84-year-old Ms. Ann.

Brennan’s commitment (承诺) to sending her small presents every day for a week developed into a habit of checking up on her and delivering gifts regularly, long after the challenge was over. Their friendship has now lasted for over five years, and Brennan still visits Ms. Ann every month with flowers, chocolates and more.

They talk about everything from his high school life to his college goals—the pair has found that they share a mutual love of chocolate. Ms. Ann is always eager to hear about what he’s doing and loves to share her own stories from a different time. They have become the best of friends, with Brennan treating her like an adopted great-grandmother.

“The best thing a teenager can do is befriend someone elderly. I’m so glad our son has added more sunshine to her life. I hope he always remembers the joy he’s brought her, and his fun talks with her, keeps his kind heart, and thinks of others!” said Brennan’s mom, Traci.

Ms. Ann’s family is grateful for Brennan’s friendship, as they cannot always be with her. Brennan’s kind heart has brought more sunshine into Ms. Ann’s life, and her encouraging words have helped to inspire him in return.

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1.What is Brennan’s commitment about?

A Giving Ms. Ann presents every day for seven days.

B Making friends with an 84-year-old woman.

C Going to an old people’s home to check his/her health.

D Working in the old people’s home for 7 days.

解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据第三段第一句的“Brennan’s commitment to sending her small presents every day for a week developed into a habit of checking up on her and delivering gifts regularly”可知，布伦南承诺在一周内每天给她送一些小礼物。故选A。

2.What does Brennan talk about to Ms. Ann?

A His career.

B His best friend.

C His future plans.

D His stress.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第四段第一句的“They talk about everything from his high school life to his college goals—the pair has found that they share a mutual love of chocolate.”可知，他们谈论着从他的高中生活到大学目标的一切，他现在上八年级，大学目标是他以后的计划。故选C。

3.What is Traci’s attitude to the friendship between Brennan and his elder friend?

A Doubtful.

B Positive.

C Opposed.

D Indifferent.

解析：选B。B推理判断题。根据第五段第一句“The best thing a teenager can do is befriend someone elderly.”可知，他妈妈认为一个青少年能做的最好的事情就是和一个上了年纪的人交朋友，因此她对此持积极态度。故选B。

4.What can be learned from the passage?

A Go to the sea, if you would fish well.

B A bird may be known by its song.

C Never offer to teach fish to swim.

D Where there is kindness, there is goodness.

解析：选D。D主旨大意题。根据最后一段的“Brennan’s kind heart has brought more sunshine into Ms. Ann’s life, and her encouraging words have helped to inspire him in return.”可知，布伦南善良的心给安女士的生活带来了更多的阳光，她鼓舞人心的话语也反过来激励了他，因此“有善良的地方就会有美德”符合题意。故选D。