then, the crowd erupted with a huge cheer, and Marci and I both returned our attention to the game. By the time I looked over to where she had been, she was gone. But the warm, wonderful feeling of our brief exchange was still there, and continues to this day whenever I think about it .

　　It isn't enough to just say "I'm sorry" and "You're forgiven." But when those words are truly felt and sincerely expressed, they can open the door to miracles of the heart. Forgiveness can bring peace to an injured soul-even years after the fact. Even at a baseball game.

1. What kind of life did Marci live during the late 20th century according to the passage?

　　A. Happy. B. Busy. C. Hard. D. Simple.

2. What does the underlined word "jerk" in the third paragraph mean?

A. A humorous person . B. A cruel person. C. A careless person. D. An honest person.

3. Why did Marci look in relief after talking with the author?

A. Because her favorite team won the game. B. Because she learned Joe was living a good life.

C. Because she made an apology to the author. D. Because she found she was not mean any longer.

4. What might be the best title for the passage?

A. Excitement of A Baseball Game B. Mental Burden of A Woman

C. Miracles of Forgiveness D. Relief of Finding A friend

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

How to Love Your Parents

　　Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part, a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents.

　　16 . A gentle "good morning" and "I love you" will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.

　　Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them, preparing yourself for when you're off on your own. It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend. 17

Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don't get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it's cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. 18 Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?

Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go