Ever since I was little, my favourite season was winter. I loved to play in the snow and enjoy the hot chocolate.

__46_ , winter never gave me the special gift of snow on my birthday. I would ask my grand­mother _47__ it didn' t snow on my birthday. She would laugh and tell me I asked too many ques­tions. __48__ one day, she promised(许诺)that she would make it snow on my next birthday.

That year, __49__my birthday, my grandmother died.  I was sad but angry because she had promised to make it snow. The day of my sixth birthday, I woke up and ran to the window, __50_ to see just one snowflake. But there was no snow. I felt mad at my grandmother. She had broken a promise.

By my sixteenth birthday, I _51_all hope of getting my snow, even though I still wished for __52_ . During my party, I stayed with my friends and family and was truly happy. I __53__ the best time ever! Then I saw the white snow __54__ down all around. I was so excited that I ran a­round screaming(尖叫) and laughing. My friends all laughed ___55__ me, but I didn't care.

When I __56__ home, my grandpa said he had a gift for me. I was __57__ because he had given me a gift. It was a small white box, which looked old. I opened it. There was a crystal snow-

flake(冰晶雪花) with a card that __58__ , "Happy Birthday. "

How could this be? My grandpa said it was my grandmother's final __59_ on my "sweet six­teenth". I cried.

I was _ 60   that my smiling grandmother angel was and had been watching over me.

46. A. Certainly      B. Unfortunately       C. Importantly       D. Luckily

47. A. when         B. how               C. whether          D. why

48. A. But           B. Or                C. Then            D. So

49. A. on            B. after              C. before           D. in

50. A. hoped         B. hoping            C. to hope          D. hope

51. A. was losing     B. lost               C. would lose       D. had lost

52. A. it            B. her                C. him             D. me

53. A. had          B. was                C. played           D. feared

54. A. fell          B. to fall              C. fallen            D. falling

55. A. with         B.at                  C.from             D. off

56. A. arrived at     B. remained            C. got              D. entered

57. A. excited       B. confused            C. pleased           D. frustrated

58. A. wrote        B.said                 C. explained         D. appeared

59. A. order        B. mistake              C. wish             D. decision

60. A. certain       B. angry                C. sad              D. anxious

That was my grandmother’s first Christmas without Grandfather. When my parents and I arrived at her little house, we found she had waited up all night for us.

     Grandfather had always said that the Christmas tree was the most important decoration (装饰物) of all. So first we took out the beautiful tree that was stored in the closet (贮藏室). But the star was missing. It was my grandmother’s favorite part of the tree.

     "Why? It must be somewhere in the closet," my grand-mother said.

     As we opened up boxes one by one and found no star, my grandmother’s eyes were full of tears. Grandfather had given it to her some fifty years ago, on their first Christmas together. But on her first Christmas without him, the star was gone.

     The next morning, my family sat down together to open the presents.

     "The last gift is to Grandmother from Grandfather," Father said, in a strange voice.

     "From whom?" There was surprise in my grandmother’s voice.

     "I found this gift in Grandfather’s closet when we got the tree down," Mother explained.

     My grandmother opened the box. There was a shinning (发亮的) golden star and a note in it:

Don’t be angry with me, dear. I broke your star while putting away the decorations, and I couldn’t dear to tell you. I hope it brings you as much happiness as the first one. Merry Christmas!

Love,

Bryant 

根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。

(     )61. The family couldn’t find the star on the Christmas tree because ______.

A. the grandfather had taken it away with him

B. the grandfather had put it in a box

C. the grandfather had broken it

D. the family didn’t look carefully enough for it

(      )62. Which of the following is TRUE about the grand-mother?

A. She lived with the author’s family.

B. She felt sad when the star was missing.

C. She had never got a Christmas present from her husband.

D. She couldn’t believe her husband’s death.

(     )63. What would probably happen to the grandmother after she read the note?

A. She would ask her children to buy a new star.

B. She would get angry with her husband.

C. She would be greatly moved (感动).

D. She would throw away the new star.

(     )64. What does the underlined word "missing" mean in Chinese?

A. 褪色的B. 错过的   C. 想念的D. 找不到的

(     )65. What can we know from the story?

A. The grandfather was afraid of his wife.

B. The grandfather loved his wife very much.

C. The grandmother didn’t know how to spend Christmas Day.

D. The grandfather left home on Christmas Day.

 

阅读理解 。
   Overseas Chinese youths, such as Chinese Americas, Chinese Canadians, and Chinese Australians
are growing up in two different kinds of culture’s. Sometimes they are confused about the culture of
the society and the Chinese cultural background of their family. "Which country is my motherland?"
"Where is my original hometown?" and "Who is my grand grandmother?" are some of the questions
they may ask. To answer these questions, a root-searching tour was organized. It was a perfect way
to help them find the answers themselves. The youths got the chance not only to go sightseeing but
also to experience the colure in the local places.    
     After the camp, Sam, a Chinese American, said that this time he came to Beijing to see the Great
Wall of China with his own eyes. The next time he comes, he wants to watch the    
     Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008. A girl from Canada said that she learned very little from books
and her parents, but now she deeply experienced the culture. Most of them realized the links between
themselves and China at Root-Seeking Camp.    
     One said,"With only what my parents say, I can't feel proud of my Chinese origin, but now I not
only feel proud of my motherland but also love her. I will remember this root searching tour for ever. "
1. Who were the member of the summer camp? 
A. Students from Western countries.              
B. Overseas Chinese adults,              
C. Overseas Chinese youths.              
D. Overseas Chinese old people.
2. Why was the summer camp organized?    
A. To experience the two cultures.              
B. To find the answers to some puzzles.              
C. To do some sightseeing in China.              
D. To find the links between teenagers and China.
3. What does the author think of the root-searching tour?  

A. It is a perfect way for overseas Chinese youths to experience Chinese culture.             
B. It is a good chance for overseas Chinese youths to learn Chinese.             
C. It is a way to build good relationship between the teenagers and their parents.              
D. It is a good idea for overseas Chinese to come to China.

One day,Tom's parents told him that his grandpa would retire after working for forty years.Tom said in surprise,“I m only seven,so it means Grandpa has been...er...a really long time!”

His parents said,“Yes.That’s why we will have a surprise party for him.”

Tom loved his grandpa and wanted to do something special for him.He remembered the job card his grandpa had given him two years before.He knew that his grandpa would no longer have the job on the card,so he decided to build a new one for his grandpa.

When the big day came,Tom was ready.But he didn’t want to put his gift together with others'.He carried it around with him the whole evening.

When all the other people left,he took his grandpa’s hand and brought him over to a chair and gave him the gift.

His grandpa smiled,“Well,it must be a beautiful gift.May I open it now?” “Sure!” Tom said excitedly.

As Grandpa opened the gift,tears(眼泪)came into his eyes.Tom gave him the greater gift he had ever got! It was a job card with his new job:FULL-TIME GRANDPA! Tom said,“Now your full-time job is my grand!”

Well,how much do I get paid?” his grandpa asked,smiling.“As many hugs as you want!” With these words,Tom gave Grandpa a hug.“Well,I’m the richest man in the world!” said Grandpa.

1.Tom's ________ was going to retire.

A.grandma                B.grandpa               C.mother                   D.father

2.Tom remembered ________ his grandpa had given him two years before.

A.the birthday card     B.the post card        C.the schoolbag         D.the job card

3.What did Tom decide to do for his grandpa?

A.To find a new job for him.                        B.To take a photo for him.

C.To sing a song for him.                                   D.To buy a gift for him.

4.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.Tom forgot to give his gift to his grandpa.

B.Tom was the last one to give his gift to his grandpa.

C.Tom was the first one to give his gift to his grandpa.

D.Tom gave his gift to his grandpa together with other people.

5.Why were there tears in Grandpa's eyes?

A.He would have no friend after he retired.

B.He would have no family after he retired.

C.He couldn't make any money after he retired.

D.He didn't think Tom would give him such a good gift.