【题目】“Well done, your father used to do that”, she says with a smile. Throughout our childhood, my mother has always been ________ to point out whenever she sees my father’s ________ appear in my elder brother or me. I was born two and a half months ________ my father was killed on September 11.

Yet, despite the sad way he died, I did know that my story wasn’t that ________ from those of other kids. And the way my mother ________ the challenge of raising two kids by herself was similar to the ways of mothers around the world.

Still, it was devastating(毁灭性的)for my mother to ________ the death of my father, with a one-year-old child and another child on the way. She ________ she’d have to raise both of us on her own; in spite of the great loss, she didn’t make any ________ and made it look easy

She was very ________ to offer us a good life. She ________ the role of two parents by always being ________ and supportive in all aspects of our lives. She always kept her promise and made us keep every ________ we had made. She allowed us to ________ new ideas and cultures. She also asked us to join Tuesday’s Children to make sure we met other families who shared the common ________ with us of having lost a loved one on that day. and last but not least, she taught us not to blame others for our misfortune and to heal through ________.

My brother is in college now, ________ my dad’s footsteps. He and my mom talk ________ just like my father who used to call his mom every other day. when I go to college, I know I’ll do he same. I feel like there’s no way I’ll be able to thank her ________ for being the mom she has been and the mom she is today. And my love for her ________ more and more each day as she ________ to help me become the best person I can be.

1A. stubborn B. delighted C. uneasy D. strict

2A. behavior B. expression C. spirit D. smile

3A. before B. when C. after D. until

4A. away B. important C. necessary D. different

5A. came across B. gave up C. broke down D. reacted to

6A. face B. avoid C. overlook D. meet

7A. ignored B. admitted C. realized D. guessed

8A. appointments B. complaints C. mistakes D. decisions

9A. anxious B. scared C. satisfied D. determined

10A. made B. found C. performed D. acknowledged

11A. busy B. involved C. stressful D. sensitive

12A. commitment B. achievement C. accomplishment D. opportunity

13A. refuse B. abandon C. experience D. create

14A. interest B. sense C. knowledge D. bond

15A. learning B. forgiveness C. challenge D. recognition

16A. following B. trying C. observing D. achieving

17A. impatiently B. occasionally C. secretly D. regularly

18A. probably B. just C. enough D. merely

19A. grows B. improves C. disappears D. changes

20A. begins B. continues C. plans D. agrees

【题目】What is Hanukkah?

Hanukkah (光明节) is the Jewish Festival of Lights. It lasts for eight days and is usually celebrated in November or December. Hanukkah traditions include lighting candles, giving presents, playing games and eating food fried in oil, like doughnuts or potato pancakes.

Fried food is traditional at Hanukkah. latkes are fried pancakes made with potatoes, onions, eggs, flour and oil. Jam filled doughnuts are another popular Hanukkah treat. Dairy food such as cheese and cheesecake are also traditionally eaten at this festival.

The traditional Hanukkah candle holder is called a Hanukkah menorah (烛台) or hanukkiah and it has been used as a Jewish symbol since ancient times. A Hanukkah menorah has nine candles which are lit at night-time during Hanukkah.

In London you can see a giant menorah lit up with candles for the Hanukkah London event, in celebration of the Jewish Festival of Lights. This huge menorah in Trafalgar Square is put close to the Christmas tree for a truly multicultural winter celebration.

Playing with the dreidel (陀螺) is a traditional Hanukkah game played in Jewish homes in Britain and all over the world, and rules may vary from family to family. There are various games you can play with the dreidel.

It's traditional to give presents or money to family and friends at Hanukkah. Hanukkah Gelt refers to money given as a gift at the festival. 'Gelt' is the Yiddish word for money. Children are often given chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil (金箔).

People also give Hanukkah greetings cards. The cards often show a picture of a menorah or dreidel. One UK online greetings cards company even combines Christmas and Hanukkah to make a card with the greeting 'Very Merry Chrismukkah wishes'!

Happy Hanukkah!

1What are the traditional foods of Hanukah?

A.Fried pancakes and cheesecake.

B.Potato cakes and doughnuts.

C.Eggs and fried pancakes.

D.Cheese and onion doughnuts.

2What is a long used Jewish symbol during Hanukkah?

A.A candle.

B.The dreidel.

C.Hanukkah Gelt.

D.A Hanukkah menorah.

3What do we know about Hanukkah?

A.Hanukkah is only celebrated in December.

B.Playing with the dreidel is a traditional Hanukkah game.

C.Children are often given money wrapped in gold foil.

D.People will make Hanukkah greetings phone calls.

【题目】Xixia Dinosaur Relic Park

Lying at the center of Funiu Mountain World Geopark, Xixia Dinosaur Relic Park in Nanyang, Henan province is a tourist place with high ornamental (观赏性的) and scientific value. The area has cool average summer temperature of 19, making it a paradise to escape the summer heat.

Xixia Dinosaur Relic Park is a large scale dinosaur theme park, which has the world’s most well preserved dinosaur fossil (化石) eggs. The discovered eggs are the rarest of its kind in the world, which are called the ninth wonder of the world, after the Terracotta Warriors of the First Qin Emperor.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal (最合适的) Sightseeing Season: April to late November

Opening Hours: 8:00 - 17:30 in winter; 7:30 - 18:30 in spring, summer and autumn

Ticket Price: 130 yuan ($18.81)

Free Tickets:

Children below 1.2 meters;

Persons aged 70 or above with valid certificate (有效证件).

Discounted Tickets: 50 yuan

Children with height between 1.2 and 1.4 meters;

Students and those aged 60 or above with valid certificate.

Online Booking: www.ljlkly.com/shopcart/

1Which of the following is the ideal time to visit the park?

A.January.

B.March.

C.May.

D.December.

2What is special about the park?

A.It has the world’s most well preserved dinosaur fossil eggs.

B.It is a small-scale but world famous dinosaur theme park.

C.It is called the ninth wonder of the world.

D.It has hundreds of dinosaur fossil eggs.

3How much should a young couple with their 1.3-meter tall son pay for the tickets?

A.150 yuan.

B.230 yuan.

C.310 yuan.

D.360 yuan.

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