An 8-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother Andrew. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation could save him. One morning, the girl heard her father say to her mother: “Only a miracle can save Andrew now.” The girl went to her bedroom, collected all of her money and counted it carefully. She hurried to a drugstore. “How can I help you?” asked the salesman. “I want to buy a miracle,” the girl answered. “My brother has something bad growing inside his head. My daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?” “We don’t sell miracles here, my dear. I’m so sorry,” the salesman said, sadly. “What kind of a miracle does your brother need?” asked a well-dressed man standing nearby. “I don’t know,” she answered. “He’s really sick and needs an operation in his head. So I brought all my money.” “How much do you have?” asked the man. “$1.11,” she answered, “ but I can try and get some more.” She said again and again. “Well, what luck,” said the man. “$1.11 is the price of a miracle. Let’s go to see your brother.” That man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a famous brain doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn’t long before Andrew was well again. Sometimes miracles do happen. 小题1:What was the trouble in the little girl’s family? A. Her brother was seriously ill. B. They had no money. C. Nothing could save her brother. D. Both A and B. 小题2:In the eye of the little girl, a miracle might be _______.
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