People are so busy these days that many people have no time to cook. This becomes a problem, because most families love home cooking. The food tastes good and warm, and a family meal brings everyone together. In some families, meals are often the only times everyone sees one another at the same time.

Another reason people enjoy home cooking is that it is often a way of showing love. A parent who makes some cookies(曲奇饼)is not just satisfying a child’s sweet tooth. She or he is sending a message. The messages says, "I care about you enough to spend an hour making cookies that maybe you will eat up in 15 minutes .

There is also something about the smell of home cooking. The smell of home cooking please people of all ages. It makes most of us feel good and loved----even if we are the ones doing the cooking, "Next time you smell a cake making, stop for a moment and pay attention(关注)to your mood(心情)。”

1.Why do fewer people cook now?

A.They like to eat in restaurants B.Many people are too busy

C.Many people don't like cooking D.They don’t like family meals

2.Parent spends an hour making cookies______.

A.just to satisfy her or his child's sweet tooth B.only to send a message

C.to let a child eat up in 15 minutes D.often to show her or his love

3.What does the underlined word “satisfying” mean here?

A.令人生气 B.使人满意 C.填满 D.修补

4.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A.Home cooking is important. B.How to make cookies.

C.People are too busy to cook. D.Home cooking cookies taste better.

Monday

Today, I visited Jim for the first time. He is in his 80s and lives with a pet dog. Jim can’t walk easily, so he doesn’t leave the house very often. I made a cup of tea for him. We sat in his lounge (客厅) and talked. Jim enjoys playing chess and watching Western films on TV. He told me about his family.

Tuesday

I took Jim out today. He walked through his front garden and stood at the gate for a little while. The postman said hello to Jim. He was tired. We will go to the shop next time.

Wednesday

Jim wanted to go out again today. We did not get to the shop on the corner, but Jim was getting better at walking. He enjoyed the fresh air.

Thursday

I bought some food for Jim. I helped him clear the cupboard. He found it hard to reach, so some of the food was there for a long time. I put the new food in the bottom of the cupboard so that he could reach it more easily.

Saturday

Today we played chess. I have been reading about how to play, but I am not very good. Jim said it didn’t matter. He said he was out of practice too! He still won the game.

1.What does Jim enjoy doing?

A. Making tea. B. Talking with his pet.

C. Walking with his family D. Watching television.

2.When did Jim meet the postman?

A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday. D. On Saturday.

3.The writer did all of the following for Jim EXCEPT _________.

A. buy food for him B. talk with him

C. shop with him D. play chess with him

4.On Thursday, the writer __________.

A. told Jim about his family B. took Jim for a walk

C. helped Jim clean out his cupboard D. cooked some food for Jim

5.Why was some food in the cupboard for a long time?

A. Jim couldn’t reach the food in the bottom.

B. Jim didn’t like eating the food.

C. Jim couldn’t reach the food that was put too high.

D. Jim spent too much time playing chess so he had no time to eat the food.

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