Edward rose early on the New-year morning.He looked in every room and wished a Happy New Year to his family.His father gave him two bright，new silver dollars.
He was so happy as he took them.He had wished for a long time to buy some pretty books that he had seen at the bookstore.
He left the house with the two dollars，expecting to buy the books.As he ran down the street，he saw a poor family.
"I wish you a Happy New Year. "said Edward，as he was passing on.The man shook his head.
"You are not from this country. "said Edward.The man again shook his head，for he could not understand or speak his language.But he pointed to his mouth and to the children shaking with cold，as if（好像） to say，"These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time. "
Edward quickly understood that these poor people were in trouble.He took out his dollars and gave one to the man，and the other to his wife.
They were excited and said something in their language，which doubtless meant，"We thank you so much that we will remember you all the time. "
When Edward came home，his father asked what books he had bought.He hung his head a moment，but quickly looked up.
"I have bought no books"，said he. "I gave my money to some poor people，who seemed to be very hungry then. "He went on， "I think I can wait for my books till next New Year. "
"My dear boy，"said his father， "here are some books for you，more as a prize for your goodness of heart than as a New-year gift."
"I saw you give the money cheerfully to the poor German family.It was nice for a little boy to do so.Be always ready to help others and every year of your life will be to you a Happy New Year. "
（1）How did Edward want to deal with the money his father gave at first？
C
C
A.He wanted to help the poor family.
B.He wanted to buy something to eat.
C.He wanted to buy some books.
D.He wanted to learn another language.
（2）The poor man shake his head when Edward spoke to him because
C
C
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A.he didn't like the boy's language
B.he wouldn't accept the money
C.he couldn't understand the boy
D.he was too cold to say anything
（3）How much did Edward give the poor family？
B
B
A.One dollar.
B.Two dollars.
C.Three dollars.
D.Four dollars.
（4）What can we learn from the passage？
A
A
A.Edward got a prize for his kind heart.
B.Edward had to buy his books next year.
C.Edward bought the books at the bookstore.
D.Edward got more money from his father.
