题目内容
Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.
My earliest memories of my father are a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and his family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A’s and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard(警惕).
On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my father’s friends for lunch at an outdoor café. We talked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my son’s funny facial expressions. Gone was my father’s critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?
The next day dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, I’m at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, I’m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.
1.Why did the author feel bitter about her father as a young adult?
A. He was silent most of the time. B. He was too proud of himself.
C. He did not love his children. D. He expected too much of her.
2.When the author went out with her father on weekend, she would feel __________.
A. nervous B. sorry
C. tired D. safe
3.What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?
A. More critical. B. More talkative.
C. Gentle and friendly. D. Strict and hard-working.
4.The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to __________.
A. the author’s son B. the author’s father
C. the friend of the author’s father D. the café owner
Madame Tussauds—London
Welcome to Madame Tussauds—a 125-year-old museum loved by visitors for its life-like waxworks of famous folk from the past and present, plus interactive exhibits. The following are three ticket options we'd like to recommend to you.
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The last admission into Madame Tussauds is 5:30 p.m in off-peak periods and 6 p.m in peak periods. This gives you loads of time to fully enjoy the attraction.
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Online ticket purchase | Adult £14.00 | Child: £14.00 |
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Online advanced price | Online on the day price | |
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Child | £34.50 | £39.00 |
Save | 25% | 15% |
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Save | 33% | 25% |
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1.If you buy an All Inclusive Open Dated Ticket, you can use it anytime within _________.
A. one year B. half a year
C. four months D. two months
2.With an All Inclusive ticket, you can do all of the following EXCEPT that_______.
A. you will have priority access to Madame Tussauds
B. you will have a chance of having your hand made in wax
C. you can visit Madame Tussauds as many times as you like
D. you can see a 4D film in Madame Tussauds
3.Mr. and Mrs. Johnson want to join in the Top 3 Attractions trip with their children, one is 15 and the other 3. How much should they pay if they book the tickets in advance online?
A. £ 129.5. B. £ 146.
C. £ 164. D. £ 97.82.
4.If you book a ticket for Top 3 London Attractions, _________.
A. you can always enjoy a price 33% off
B. visit to the World famous London Eye will be free
C. you will be given priority to enter at least three attractions
D. Madame Tussauds will be included in priority admission