I kept the little mirror, and, as I went about my growing up, I would take it out in idle moments and continue the challenge of the game. As I became a man, I grew to understand that this was not just a child’s game but a metaphor for what I might do with my life. I came to understand that I am not the light or the source of light. But light—truth, understanding, knowledge—is there, and it will shine in many dark places only if I reflect it.

　　I am a fragment（碎片）of a mirror whose whole design and shape I do not know. Nevertheless, with what I have I can reflect light into the dark places of this world—into the black places in the hearts of men—and change some things in some people. Perhaps others may see and do likewise. This is what I am about. This is the meaning of my life.” 1. On hearing the author’s question, Dr. Papaderos __________ at first.

　　 A. laughed at his foolishness     

　　B. wasn’t sure of the answer

　　 C. doubted his seriousness       

　　D. wasn’t interested at all 2. How did Dr. Papaderos get the small round mirror when he was a child?   A. He found it on the road and made it round.   B. A dying German soldier gave him as a present.   C. He chanced to find it in the street while playing.   D. He put the broken pieces together and made it. 3. Why did Dr. Papaderos like the small round mirror so much as a child?   A. Because he was too poor to afford other toys.   B. Because it could shine the places where the sun couldn’t reach.   C. Because he believed it would bring good luck to him.   D. Because it told him a lot about what life really meant to him. 4. The underlined “metaphor” in the 7th paragraph most probably means _____ .   A. symbol      

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