Dear World,
My son starts school today. It’s going to be strange
and new to him for some time. And I wish you would treat him gently.
You see, up to now, he has been king of his own room.
He has been boss of the backyard. I have always been around to treat his
wounds, and to comfort his feelings.
But now things are going to be different. This
morning, he’s going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start his
life.
So, World, I wish you would take him by the little
hand and teach him the things he will have to know. Teach him there are heroes,
leaders and friends in this world. Give him quiet time to think over the
mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hill.
Teach him to believe in his own ideas, even if
everyone else tells him he is wrong.
Teach him to stand and fight if he thinks he is right.
Teach him never to put a price on his heart and
spirit.
Teach him gently, World, but don’t love him too much,
because only the test of fire makes fine steel. This is a big order, World, and
see what you can do. He’s such a little fellow.
1.From
the second paragraph we know that the writer’s son
.
A. is often ill
B. rules the whole family
C. has been working at home
D. has been taken good care of
2.The
writer wishes her son .
A. to treat others gently
B. not to feel strange at school
C. to develop some good habits
D. to be better than other children at school
3.Which
is the best title of this passage?
A. A great moment is coming!
B. How to teach my son.
C. A mother’s letter to the
world D. Don’t be rude to my son!
