I used to be ashamed of my grandma. I know that’s a ______thing to say, but it was true until today, so I have to admit it. The trouble ___when my friend Katy found Grandma’s false teeth floating in a glass on the bathroom sink. I was so used to seeing them that I ____took notice of them. But Katy shouted, laughing and pretending to talk to them. I had to get down on my knees and beg her to shut up so my grandma wouldn’t ______and get hurt. After that happened, I __there were a million things about Grandma that were embarrassing. Once she took Jill and me out to Burger King. ___ordering our hamburgers well?done, she told the person behind the counter “They’ll have two Whoppers(巨无霸) well?to?do.” Jill burst out laughing,but I almost ___.

After a while, I started wishing I could ___Grandma in a closet. I even complained to my parents. Both my parents said I had to be careful not to make Grandma feel ____in our home. Then last Wednesday, something happened that ___everything completely. My teacher told us to help find interesting old people and ____them about their ____for a big Oral History project. I was trying to think of someone when Angie pushed me gently. “ Volunteer your grandmother ,” she whispered.“She’s interesting and rich in experience.” That was the last thing I ever thought Angie would say about my grandma.

This is how I ended up on interviewing today interviewing my own grandmother before the whole school assembly(集合).All my friends and teachers were listening to her ______she was a great heroine. I was ______of my grandma and hoped she would ______know that I had been ashamed of her.

1.A. worse B. common C. terrible. D. funny

2.A. started. B. existed. C. showed D. counted

3.A. already B. hardly C. simply. D. always

4.A. mind. B. hear C. see D. feel

5.A. expected B. decided C. realized D. doubted

6.A. Because of. B. Except for C. Instead of D. In spite of

7.A. died B. cheered C. disappeared. D. suffered

8.A. meet. B. hide C. arrange D. avoid

9.A. independent. B. inconvenient C. unfamiliar D. unwelcome

10.A. made B. finished C. changed D. stopped

11.A. think of B. talk with. C. call on D. dream of

12.A. news B. lives C. advantages D. achievements

13.A. so far as. B. even if C. in case. D. as if

14.A. tired. B. fond C. ashamed D. proud

15.A. forever B. even C. never. D. once

The Notting Hill Carnival(狂欢)is regarded as the largest street party in Europe. The Carnival, which takes place in the streets of the west London district, was made famous by the movie Notting Hill starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.

This great festival began with the Black immigrants(移民)from the Caribbean, particularly from Trinidad, where the Carnival tradition is very strong. At that time, they didn't have working opportunities and their housing conditions were poor. So people there created a festival to fight against racism(种族主义).When the Notting Hill Carnival first started, around 500 people attended the Caribbean festival. Today it attracts hundreds of thousands to London.

This holiday always falls on the last Sunday of August and ends on the following Monday. There are scores of massive "sound systems", many beautiful and big floats(游行彩车)and steel drum bands(钢鼓乐队).There are hundreds of stalls(货摊)along the streets of the area selling all kinds of food and drinks including Caribbean specialties(特产).

Notting Hill Carnival is completely free, but a certain amount of money is needed when you go to the parties and warm-ups at bars and clubs. It is really wonderful that so many people can come together for one weekend of eating, laughter and music- forgetting about life's troubles for 48 hours. The smiles and dancing are the spirits of the Carnival. It has become one of the symbols of Britain.

1.Where does this Carnival take place?

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2.Why did people create this festival at first?

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3.How long does Notting Hill Carnival last every year?

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4.Do we have to pay if we go to the parties at clubs?

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5.What is the spirit of Notting Hill Carnival?

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