One year, our son Tom, who was six years old, asked for a new sound system. "Please bring me a

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One year, our son Tom, who was six years old, asked for a new sound system. "Please bring me a new stereo so I don't have to listen to my dad's old music," he told the shop's Santa. Jenny and I took note.
On Christmas Eve, we let Tom sleep in our bed at the back of the house, where the sound of Santa wouldn't wake him. Then I went to my NASA-level workshop in the spare bedroom and spent the whole night putting together that stereo.
At one point, I took a break to move Tom from our bed to his — he was afraid that Santa might think he wasn't home and would forget to leave presents behind. He moved a bit while I carried him but never opened his eyes. At last, I finished the stereo and positioned it by the tree. Jenny and I fell asleep early that Christmas morning, filled with satisfaction. At 7 a.m., Tom woke us up and led us to the Christmas tree in the hall. He fell in love with the sound system.
A few days passed, and Tom asked me a surprising question. "Dad, how did I get from your bed to mine?" Ever the clever one, I said, "Santa moved you! Isn't that fun?” He said nothing, walking into the hall and looking closely at the floor. He came back, arms folded. "Dad, we need to talk, but Mom can't hear. You are Santa Claus! Look at the wheel marks on the carpet. The stereo was rolled out of that bedroom and down the hallway." I was shocked. He was only six.
His big concern was that we should not tell his mother, because he was certain she didn't know. "It will be our little secret forever," I told him, much to his delight. "We men have to stick together."
After that, Tom got to be Santa on Christmas when we donated presents to a needy family — he just loved it.
24. Why did Tom's parents move Tom from their bed to his?
A. Because they wanted him to sleep alone.
B. Because they knew his worry that he would possibly miss Santa's presents.
C. Because they wanted to put together the stereo.
D. Because they would prepare another gift for him.
25. For what reason did Tom want to communicate with his father?
A. He didn't want his mother to hear.
B. He discovered the wheel marks on the floor.
C. He wanted to confirm that his father was Santa.
D. He saw his father putting together the stereo at night.
26. From the story, how do you find Tom?
A. Smart and kind
B. Considerate and curious
C. Naughty and aggressive
D. Responsible and cautious
27. What is the best title of the text?
A. The secret well keep forever
B. The gift Tom likes best
C. The holiday I'll never forget
D. The kid I've teased
【答案】24. B    25. C    26. A    27. A
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