John, an eleven-year-old boy, was unhappy because Grandpa was going to be sent to a nursing home, a small hospital for older people. John did not really understand why this was actually happening, but Dad and John were moving into a new house, away from Grandpa. John would neither hear Grandpa sing again nor see Grandpa every day. Grandpa said, “John, will you look at what your father has given me to go away with? A lot of fine clothes.”
Dad cleared his throat and said, “I wanted you to have the best.”
“Yes,” said Grandpa, “but they are too many for an old man who’s going away!”
“Oh, Grandpa is right,” said John coldly. “Dad, I want to keep some of them. Two pieces of clothing would be enough for an old man when he’s sent away.”
Dad asked, “Now, what do you mean by that?”
“I mean,” said the boy slowly, “I’ll give some of the fine clothes to you, Dad, when you’re old and I’m sending you—away.”
There was a silence, and all three of them started crying together.
【題組】42 What would Grandpa’s life be like in a nursing home?
(A)John would bring him clothes and food every day.
(B)John would sing songs for him after school.
(C)He would receive daily visits from John.
(D)He would stay with other older people.
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