题目内容
I have braces (牙套), so it's important that I brush my teeth. But I don't like to brush my teeth at all. Do you have any ideas for how to make me enjoy brushing?
—Annoying in Gainesville
Darcy: A few changes should help you feel better about brushing. Start by getting a new toothbrush in your
favorite color. A tasty toothpaste might make you smile.
Dear Darcy,
My best friend has moved to the countryside and I'm finding school really hard without him. What shall I do?
—Lonely in Los Angeles
Darcy: Face the situation bravely! What's more important, try to be friendly and find other kids that share
your interest. That way you and other kids will have much to talk about. Sure you'll make new friends with
each passing day.
Dear Darcy,
My friend's birthday is coming soon. I want to give her something special but I haven't got enough money
and I'm not good at making things. What's your advice, please?
—Anxious
Darcy: When your friend knows what you're thinking, I think she will be happy. Does your friend mind how
much money you will spend on the gift? Write a letter to her or buy her a gift with the money you can afford.
A true friend never cares how much a gift costs.
Dear Darcy,
I listen to your program every night. I also have a problem. My cousin's dog has just had babies and I really
want to have one for a pet. My parents won't allow the baby dog in! I really need your help.
—Helpless in Seattle
Darcy: Your parents sure have their reasons for not having a pet. Maybe they don't have time looking after it.
So have a talk with them and make them believe you can be a good pet owner.
B. takes good care of himself
C. can share his interest with others
D. buys special gifts for others
B. she can't find her dog
C. she has no time looking after her dog
D. she can't have a dog at home
B. Anxious
C. Annoying
D. Lonely
B. a hospital
C. a radio station
D. an airport
B. Annoying will change her braces
C. Anxious won't buy an expensive gift
D. Lonely also moves to the countryside

It’s not easy to be an astronaut’s son.Everybody expects you to be special or perfect.Ioften wonder how my father ever had a son like me.I mean he’s so special and so good ateverything he does.Even in middle school he was class president and captain of the footballteam.
Well,to be honest,I often dream about being some kind of hero or doing something
special—like saving a child from a burning building or discovering a new star.I was daydreaming at school one morning when my teacher said there would be a Father’s Day writing competition for the whole sch001.“I hope we have a winner right here in my class.”
When I got home,I started to think about what to write.My father is an astronaut.N0,wouldn’t start like that.That was the way others saw him.How did I see my father? Hmm.
I saw him sitting with me in the dark when I had a terrible dream.I remembered how hehugged me for hours when my dog Spotty was killed by a car.Yes,these were the things Iwas going to write.To me,he wasn’t just a world—famous astronaut.He was my dad.
My parents and l went to school Thursday night.There were so many people in the big[]hall! My dad looked at me,and I shrugged(耸肩).
The third prize was announced and it was not me.1 was relieved(释然)and disappointed at the same time.The second prize was announced.It was me.
1 went up to the stage and read what I had written,“My father’s son”.When I finished,the people stood up and cheered.I saw my father blowing his nose.Tears were running down my mother’s face.Dad cleared his throat and put his hand on my shoulder.“Son,thisis the proudest moment of my life.”
It was the proudest moment of my life,too.Maybe I’ll never be a great hero or win aNobel Prize,but it was enough just to be my father’s son.
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【小题1】The writer felt it to be the son of a famous person.
A.1ucky | B.natural | C.hard | D.pleasant |
A.become astronaut | B.become a great hero |
C.be made school team captain | D.be made class president |
A.A lot of special things he had done. |
B.The story of his father as an astronaut. |
C.The unforgettable time he spent with his father. |
D.The experiences his father had in middle school. |
A.got a prize in a writing competition | B.won a Nobel Prize |
C.saved a child from a burning building | D.discovered a new star |
A.My daydream | B.My father’s son |
C.My famous father | D.My happy family |