High school graduations are one of the most important time in a teenager’s life. Four years of hard work, friendships, and dreams for the future all end up in a shining moment that will be remembered long after the caps and gowns are collecting dust.

So imagine Daverius Peters’ dismay when on May 19, as he headed into the ceremony to receive his diploma, he was stopped at the door by the fashion police. Although his sneakers were expensive and popular, Peters learned they were in violation of the school’s dress code and he was forbidden entry.

It looked as if Peters was about to miss his chance to walk across the stage with his classmates. When the upset senior caught sight of a friendly face, he went looking for help. John Butler, a teacher at Hahnville High School, was on hand for the graduation as a parent, not a staff member, but once he learned Peters, dilemma, he accompanied the young man to the entry to see if he could change the gatekeeper’s mind.

“I was hoping that maybe she would let it go, but she insisted on not letting this young man in. This was the most important moment in his life, and I wasn’t going to let him miss it for anything.” Butler told The Post. Without missing a beat, Butler simply swapped his size-11 loafers for Peters’ size-9 athletic shoes. With seconds to spare, Peters made it inside the venue (会场) just as the doors closed and was able to keep his place in the graduation line.

Although his family was thrilled that Butler’s quick thinking kept a joyful celebration from turning into an ugly situation, Peters wasn’t surprised. “Mr. Butler is that type of person. At school, if you’re having a bad day, he’ll be the one to take you out of class, walk around the school and talk with you.” Peters told The Post.

【小题1】What does the underlined word “dismay” mean in paragraph 2?

A．Curiosity.	B．Excitement.
C．Disappointment.	D．Anger.

【小题2】Why did Mr. Bulter come to the school on May 19?

A．To hand out diplomas to the graduates.

B．To prepare for the graduation ceremony.

C．To save Peters from missing the graduation.

D．To attend his child’s graduation ceremony.

【小题3】How did Mr. Bulter help Peters out of dilemma?

A．He changed the gatekeeper^ mind.

B．He exchanged the shoes with Peters.

C．He accompanied Peters to the venue.

D．He bought Peters a new pair of shoes.

【小题4】What did Peters think of Mr. Butler?

A．Kind and generous.	B．Thoughtful and strong-willed.
C．Faithful and responsible.	D．Respectful and knowledgeable.