四、阅读表达
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容回答问题。
(2024·吉林长春) Have you ever
read Little Women by US writer Louisa
May Alcott? The classic has been
changed into plays, films and television
programs many times because of its
popularity since it came out in 1868. It
tells a story of a mother raising her four
daughters, while their dad is away
fighting a war. Meg, the eldest, wants
to live a better life very much. Jo, the
second-born, wants nothing more than
to be a writer. Beth is a sweet girl who
loves music and always brings joy to
others. The youngest daughter, Amy,
dreams of being an artist. After reading
Little Women, I have a feeling of
warmth and kindness from the family.
In the following scene, the girls talk
about what they can buy with the very
little money they have. They feel hopeful
about the future even though their
dreams may not come true.

1. When did Little Women come out?

2. Who is the third-born girl in the
family?

3. How do the girls feel even though
their dreams may not come true?

4. Why does Amy want to buy drawing
pencils?

5. What does Jo advise her sisters to do
at last?