Ⅳ. 阅读理解。
Ernest knew hard work was important. He faced many tough times in life. Each time he got through them, he felt stronger and happier. He believed these hard times made him a better person. His family's happiness was the most important thing to him. He worked hard every day to keep them happy and comfortable.
One day, Ernest's wife asked why he worked so hard. She knew how hard he worked. She wanted to understand why. He explained that he wanted their family to be happy and have what they needed. She smiled and said she was already happy, which made Ernest feel good. He hugged her and said her happiness made him happy, too.
Ernest knew that hard work made him happier, and he was thankful for it. He often thought about how his hard work made his life better. He knew his family appreciated it. He felt lucky to have a loving family and was proud of what he did. For Ernest, happiness came from working hard for the people he loved, and he believed the joy he felt was worth all the efforts.
( )1. What was the most important thing to Ernest?
A. His hard work. B. His happiness.
C. His family's happiness. D. His wife's understanding.
( )2. Which of the following is true about Ernest?
A. He felt unhappy when getting through difficult times.
B. He worked hard to keep his family happy.
C. He often complained about his hard work to his wife.
D. He felt his family didn't appreciate his efforts.
( )3. What would be the best title for this passage?
A. The Importance of Family
B. Ernest and His Happy Family
C. Getting Through Difficult Times
D. Hard Work and Happiness

1. C 2. B 3. D