英文短篇故事（纽约）479 A Boy's Birthday Bike

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 　　Her son was¹ upset². He hadn't gotten a bicycle for his birthday. His mom said³, "We'll give you one next year, I promise⁴. Next year you'll be bigger, stronger, and smarter. All of those things will help you be a better bike rider⁵. And you'll be safer too. We don't want you to end up in the hospital. Remember going⁶ to the hospital to see Grandma? You don't want to be in a hospital like her, do you?" He said, "No way. Grandma went to the hospital, and then she was dead⁷. The hospital killed⁸ her." His mom said, "No, the hospital tried to save⁹ her. Cancer¹⁰ is what killed Grandma." He asked, "Did¹¹ Grandma get cancer from riding a bike?" His mom said, "Of course¹² not." He said, "So, if you let me ride a bike now, I won't get cancer and I won't end up in a hospital."