Mother's Day

When I was in the third grade, Mother’s Day came around much too quickly; I found myself empty-handed with nothing to give my ____ on her special day. So I was ______ when an announcement over the loud speaker said that one of the older graders would be selling pins that said “No.1 Mom”. It may not sound like much, but to an 8-year-old, it’s perfect.

So each day I told myself that the following day I would______ the money to buy the pin, but I always forgot. And I was very disappointed when the principal and a few of the older kids selling pins came into my classroom and announced that it was the_____________day to buy them.

I was always afraid of my principal. If you stepped out of line, she was quick to set you straight. On this day, however, my principal was in a good mood. And she must have heard me tell my classmates I’d forgotten my______again. I wasn’t__________, but she knew I really wanted to buy a pin.

After she left, I got called to her office. I’d never been there – ever – so I was terrified. When I arrived, she told me to come to her desk, and she pulled out the pin I’d had my eye on for ___________. “The kids gave me this to give to my mother,” she began, “but my mom passed away, so I want you to have it.”

Taking the pin, I didn’t know what to say. I probably thanked her. I proudly presented this free luxury to my mother.

I don’t know if my mom still has the pin, and I don’t know if the principal remembers giving it to me. But I will never forget that act of__________from someone I’d never expected it from.

1.A. mother B. classmate C. principal D. friend

2.A. bored B. interested C. excited D. surprised

3.A. borrow B. bring C. collect D. save

4.A. exact B. big C. best D. last

5.A. schoolbag B. homework C. money D. book

6.A. crying B. studying C. talking D. playing

7.A. years B. days C. hours D. months

8.A. happiness B. patience C. support D. kindness

Movie Details

PG Warner Bros. Pictures I Release Date: July 28, 2006

Summary: When a boy used his water gun to fill an ant hill with water, he finds himself change to ant size and forced to deal with his victims — ants.

Voice Actors: Julia Roberts, Nicolas Cage, Paul Giamatti

Director: John A. Davis

Language: English

Running time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Prices: Weekdays—$30 $15 (Children under 7)

Weekends—$40 $20 (Children under 7)

Audience (观众) Review

I really enjoyed this movie. It’s a fun movie for the whole family. I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there. — James

I went to see this movie with my daughter (aged 8) this Tuesday, really without knowing too much about it before. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was. We just couldn’t help laughing. I would recommend this movie to the whole family. — Mary

I liked the movie because it was cool and funny. I liked when the boy turned tiny. The ants gave the boy a good lesson: don’t be unkind to them. I liked the animation (动画) very much. My family liked it too! I recommend this movie to all children and parents. — Maxk

This cartoon is pretty good. It has lessons on protecting the environment and working together. — Red Lats

1.The passage is probably a(n) ________.

A.advertisement B.letter C.diary D.instruction

2.According to audience review, the movie is fit for ________.

A.children under 7 B.family

C.teachers and students D.parents

3.What does the underlined word “recommend” probably mean in Chinese?

A.宣传 B.评论 C.建议 D.推荐

4.How much did it cost Mary to watch the movie with her daughter?

A.$45. B.$50. C.$60. D.$80.

5.According to the audience review, the story the movie tells is ________.

A.funny and meaningful B.true and funny

C.sad but meaningful D.strange but interesting

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