I was with my mom one day as we took a walk while window shopping.We both knew we wouldn't be buying much.
   I remember I was looking up at the people we walked by.Ladies wore five-inch heels and bright clothing.Men wore expensive scents（香水）and creams that might wipe away the wrinkles （皺紋） on their faces.An uneasy feeling started to settle in my chest.I could deny it no longer；I was ashamed of my mother.
   We were in a high-class neighborhood-I knew that.We lived in a small，overpriced apartment building at the edge of our county.Mom chose to move there because she knew the schools were good.I realized for the first time that we didn't belong there.
   I could see the heavy lines around mom's eyes and mouth.She wore cheap clothes and worn-out shoes.Her eyes were tired from working long hours to make ends meet，and her hair was too gray for her age.
   My mom is nothing extraordinary，yet at that moment，she stood out because she was just so plain.I didn' t want to be seen with her，although there was no one important around to see me anyway.I felt embarrassed about being at her side.
   We were standing in the middle of a high-end store，and mom was holding a sweater.She said， "This will look good on you.Do you want it？" It was much too expensive，but I almost thoughtlessly answered "yes".Then I took a closer look at the small，tired woman with a big smile and a sweater in her hands，happy to be giving me something so nice.My words died in my throat.
   Her clothes were worn and old because she spent her money buying me new ones.She looked so tired because she was busy working to provide for me.She didn't wear jewelry or perfume because she was content with spending what little money she had on me.
   Suddenly，my mom was beautiful and extraordinarily wonderful in my eyes.
   I was no longer ashamed of her，but of myself.
   "Do you want it？" my mom repeated.
   "No，thanks，" I said.

（1）Why did the author describe the passersby while window shopping？

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D

A．To show her envy toward rich people.
B．To express her curiosity about others.
C．To explain the current fashion trends.
D．To highlight her mother's plainness.
（2）What most likely made the author feel uneasy？

C

C

A．The feeling of being uncomfortable in high-end stores.
B．The feeling of not belonging in the neighborhood.
C．The feeling of being embarrassed about her mom.
D．The feeling of being ashamed of herself.
（3）Why did the author's words "die in her throat"？

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A．She was too tired to talk.
B．She didn't want the sweater.
C．She was upset with her mom.
D．She realized the sacrifices her mom had made.
（4）How would the author probably feel about her earlier attitude toward her mom？

B

B

A．Pleased.
B．Regretful.
C．Indifferent.
D．Understanding.