The Photographer’s Secret Notebook
📷 The Photographer’s Secret Notebook
Every afternoon, Leo carried his old camera across the school yard, capturing moments most students never noticed — a falling leaf, a student helping another with homework, or sunlight landing softly on the library wall.
One day, Emma, who often studied near the window, saw Leo drop a small notebook while hurrying to his next class. She picked it up and hesitated. The cover said “Do Not Open”, but curiosity gently pushed her to flip the first page.
Inside, instead of personal secrets, she found short descriptions of people he photographed:
📌 “Tom—smiles even when tired. Reminds me to stay positive.”
📌 “Lucy—always sharing snacks. Quiet, but kind.”
📌 “Mr. Lee—encourages small progress.”
Emma was surprised. The notes weren’t about photography techniques but about the good qualities he observed in others.
Later that day, she returned the notebook to Leo. He looked nervous but relieved when she handed it to him.
“I didn’t mean to invade your privacy,” Emma quickly explained. “I just wanted to make sure you’d get it back.”
Leo paused, then said softly, “I take photos because people often forget the small things that make them special. The notes help me remember.”
Emma smiled. She realized his quiet photos were more than images — they were reminders of unnoticed kindness.
From that day on, whenever Emma saw Leo taking pictures, she paid more attention to her surroundings. Like the patterns of light on the hallway floor or the gentle way classmates greeted each other. She discovered that the world was full of small, meaningful moments, waiting quietly for someone to notice.
🧩 阅读理解题
1. Why did Emma open the notebook?
A. She wanted to learn photography.
B. She believed it contained school notes.
C. Her curiosity pushed her to read it.
D. She thought it belonged to her friend.
✔ 答案：C
2. What did Leo write about in his notebook?
A. His personal secrets.
B. Technical photography skills.
C. Homework reminders.
D. Positive qualities of others.
✔ 答案：D
3. How did Leo feel when Emma returned the notebook?
A. Angry
B. Relieved
C. Confused
D. Disappointed
✔ 答案：B
4. What does the story mainly show?
A. Taking photos requires advanced equipment.
B. Small acts and qualities are worth noticing.
C. Students often forget important homework.
D. Sharing notebooks helps build friendship.
✔ 答案：B
5. Which change happened to Emma after reading the notebook?
A. She started taking photography classes.
B. She became more talkative.
C. She noticed more small details in daily life.
D. She stopped studying near the window.
✔ 答案：C
📝 题目解析
- 细节定位：第 2 题可直接从三条记录看出 Leo 写的是别人积极的特质。
- 人物心理理解：第 3 题的 “relieved” 对应故事里“nervous but relieved”。
- 主旨判断：全文围绕“发现日常中的善意与细节”。
- 推断技巧：Emma 的行为变化需从段落末尾总结推断。
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