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A Friend to the Pilgrims

“I speak English.” When the Pilgrims ( 清教徒前辈美洲移民 ) heard these words, they were very surprised. The words came from Squanto, a Native American ( 印第安人 ). But how did he learn to speak English? As the Pilgrims would soon find out, this happened to be a long story.

In 1605, George Weymouth, an English captain ( 船长 ), was exploring America. People from England were interested in the Native Americans of this new land. When Weymouth came to Squanto’s village, he captured ( 俘获 ) five men. Squanto was not among them, but the little boy was curious ( 好奇的 ). He volunteered to go with Weymouth to England.

In England, a friend of Weymouth’s took good care of Squanto. But after nine years, Squanto felt homesick. In 1614, two English captains, John Smith and Thomas Hunt, asked Squanto to help them explore America. They promised to take Squanto to his home village after the trip. Squanto was happy and agreed to go. But after the trip, Captain Hunt broke his promise. Instead of bringing Squanto to see his family, he sold him to Spain as a slave ( 奴隶 ).

In Spain, some monks ( 僧侣 ) saved Squanto and looked after him for three years. Then, he joined another trip to North America. The trip was to Newfoundland. This was still far from Squanto’s home. Squanto returned to England in the end.

By now, Squanto had known many important men in England. They liked Squanto and wanted to help him. Finally, Squanto went back to his home village in 1619 with the help of them. But sadly, the village was empty. All of the villagers had died from an illness.

When the Pilgrims arrived in America in 1620, winter would soon come. They needed help. Squanto happened to be living close to their houses. He offered to help. Knowing the language and customs of Englishmen, Squanto helped the Pilgrims in many ways, including teaching them how to catch fish. The Pilgrims were really lucky to have such a good friend!

1 ． What did George Weymouth do when he came to Squanto’s village?

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2 ． Who helped Squanto return to his home village in the end?

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3 ． When did the Pilgrims arrive in America?

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4 ． How did Squanto help the Pilgrims?

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5 ． What do you think of Squanto? And why?

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答案

1 ． He captured five Native Americans.

2 ． Many important men in England that Squanto knew.

3 ． In 1620.

4 ． He helped the Pilgrims in many ways, including teaching them how to catch fish.

5 ． He was big-hearted. Because he volunteered to go with Weymouth to England./He was forgiving. Because he offered to help the Pilgrims although some Englishmen were cruel to him./He was brave. Because he tried his best to go back home although he had to face so many difficulties. (Any reasonable answers are acceptable.)

【分析】

文章介绍了印第安人 Squanto 的坎坷的人生经历，以及他对清教徒前辈美洲移民的帮助。

1 ．

根据 “George Weymouth, an English captain ( 船长 ), was exploring America. People from England were interested in the Native Americans of this new land. When Weymouth came to Squanto’s village, he captured ( 俘获 ) five men.” 可知，当 Weymouth 来到 Squanto 所在的村庄时抓了五个印第安人，故填 He   captured five Native Americans.

2 ．

根据 “By now, Squanto had known many important men in England. They liked Squanto and wanted to help him. Finally, Squanto went back to his home village in 1619 with the help of them.” 可知， Squanto 认识了许多英国的重要人物。他们喜欢 Squanto ，想帮助他。最后， Squanto 在他们的帮助下于 1619 年回到了他的家乡，故填 Many   important men in England that Squanto knew 。

3 ．

根据 “When the Pilgrims arrived in America in 1620, winter would soon come.” 可知，清教徒是 1620 年到达美洲，故填 In 1620 。

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根据 “Squanto helped the Pilgrims in many ways, including teaching them how to catch fish.” 可知， Squanto 在许多方面帮助了清教徒，包括教他们如何捕鱼。故填 He helped the Pilgrims in many ways, including teaching them how to catch fish.

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根据 “When Weymouth came to Squanto’s village, he captured ( 俘获 ) five men. Squanto was not among them, but the little boy was curious ( 好奇的 ). He volunteered to go with Weymouth to England.” 说明，他是心胸宽广的，因为他自愿和 Weymouth 一起去英国。根据 “In 1614...They promised to   take Squanto to his home village after the trip. Squanto was happy and agreed to go...he sold him to Spain as a slave ( 奴隶 ).” 以及 “When the Pilgrims arrived in America in 1620, winter would soon come. They needed help. Squanto happened to be living close to their houses. He offered to help.” 可知，他很宽容，因为他愿意帮助朝圣者，尽管有些英国人对他很残忍。根据 “By now, Squanto had known many important men in England. They liked Squanto and wanted to help him. Finally, Squanto went back to his home village in 1619 with the help of them.” 可知，他很勇敢。因为尽管他要面对很多困难，但他还是尽力回家了，故填 He was big-hearted. Because he volunteered to go with Weymouth to England./He was forgiving. Because he offered to help the Pilgrims although some Englishmen were cruel to him./He was brave. Because  he tried his best to go back home although he had to face so many difficulties. (Any reasonable answers are acceptable.)