B
A Social Media Miracle
Mia, a single mum, faced a nightmare when her car broke down. With no savings and a sick child to care for, she felt hopeless. Her daughter, Lily, had been coughing hard for days, and the hospital bills were already piling up. Without any other choices, she posted on a local community group: “My car’s dead. I need to get to work and take my daughter to the doctor. Any help? I’m really in a difficult time.”
She didn’t expect much, but within minutes, the post went viral(走红). Neighbors she’d never met took turns offering rides to work, with some even writing heartwarming messages like “We’re here for you!” Mechanics(修理工) volunteered to take a look at the car for free, sharing tips on how to keep it running in the short term. A local auto shop owner, Mr Thompson, saw the post and was deeply touched. He immediately closed his shop for an hour, drove to Mia’s house, and spent time checking the problem. To Mia’s surprise, he fixed the car’s problem on the spot(在现场) and refused to take a cent, saying, “I was once in your shoes, and others helped me out. Now it’s my turn to pay it forward.”
Messages of support flooded in. Someone sent groceries, filling Mia’s empty fridge with fresh fruit and vegetables. Another offered babysitting services, giving Mia the chance to catch up on some much-needed sleep. One elderly woman even knitted a warm scarf for Lily. She said it was the least she could do to show support. Mia was moved by the countless acts of kindness. What started as a cry for help became a powerful reminder of the strength of community in the digital age. That day, Mia learned that sometimes, sharing your problems online can open the door to a world of support, and that a community’s warmth can turn sadness into hope.
()56. Why did Mia post on the local community group?
A. To show off her sick daughter.
B. To ask for help.
C. To sell her daughter’s handmade scarves.
D. To find a new job in the community.
()57. What can we infer about Mr Thompson from the passage?
A. He ran a car repair shop just for free help.
B. He fixed Mia’s car to get popular online.
C. He was once helped by others in difficult times.
D. He closed his shop forever to help Mia.
()58. What does the underlined word “it” refer to?
A. The act of knitting and giving the scarf.
B. The offer of babysitting services.
C. The car repaired by Mr Thompson.
D. The fruit sent to Mia’s house.
()59. Which of the following help did Mia receive?
A. Neighbors took turns driving her to work.
B. A famous doctor treated her daughter for free.
C. The government provided her with a new apartment.
D. A big company gave her lots of money.
()60. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Online posts can easily become popular.
B. A single mum should ask for help online.
C. Community support can turn sadness into hope.
D. Car problems can be solved with community help.

56. B 【解析】细节理解题。根据“My car’s dead...Any help? I’m really in a difficult time.”可知,Mia 发帖是因为需要帮助。故选 B。
57. C 【解析】推理判断题。根据“I was once in your shoes, and others helped me out.”可知,Thompson 先生过去也曾在困难时期接受过他人的帮助。故选 C。
58. A 【解析】代词指代题。根据“One elderly woman even knitted a warm scarf for Lily.”可知,编织并赠送围巾是老妇人最起码能做的支持 Mia 的事情。“it”指代前文“编织并赠送围巾的行为”。故选 A。
59. A 【解析】细节理解题。根据“Neighbors she’d never met took turns offering rides to work”可知,邻居轮流开车送她上班。故选 A。
60. C 【解析】主旨大意题。根据“That day...that a community’s warmth can turn sadness into hope.”以及通读全文可知,文章介绍 Mia 的经历,强调社区支持的力量,点明社区的支持可以把悲伤变成希望。故选 C。