A: Vanity is at work. I think my father's lame will embarrass me. (3 points)
16. Hearing that his father is his favorite writer, George asked his father, "Are you the famous Brett?" Father replied, "I'm Brett who writes novels." It can be seen from the conversation that George values Brett's and his father values Brett's. (4 points)
A: Famous works (4 points)
17. The teacher told George that "your father is a great man". From the full text, what are the greatness of father? Please write down three of them. (6 points)
Answer: (1) lay down your life to save your son.
(2) Be kind and tolerant to your son.
(3) Pay attention to the growth of your son and teach him well.
(4) Practical work and remarkable achievements.
(5) Being humble and indifferent to fame and fortune
18. When George asked his father to sign it, his father wrote the sentence "Life is more important than anything" to make his son understand:
A: You can answer from different angles. (5 points) For example, a down-to-earth job is more important than pursuing fame and fortune. For example, warm family ties are more important than fame and fortune. For example, trivial breeds greatness. For example, the process of life is more important than the result.