Dear Abby,

I’m a helpless mother.My son Tom is 15 years old.I find that the older he grows,the less we talk.I feel very sad and I really need help.

My first problem is about his hobbies.He spends almost all his spare time on computer games.When he gets home.he always turns on the computer and closes the door.I’m getting worried about him,especially when his English teacher tells me he always gets low marks in the English exams.

Second,he likes new technology,but I don’t have enough money and I can’t afford all the things he wants.

Recently,I’ve found that he is always alone.I’ve never seen him talking to his friends on the phone or going out with anyone on weekends.That is the last problem I have.

What should I do to help him?Please give me some advice.

A helpless mother

1.The helpless mother has________problems.

A.two

B.three

C.four

D.five

2.Tom________for almost all his spare time at home.

A.plays computer games

B.talks with his mother

C.does his homework

D.practises typing(打字)

3.From the passage we know that Tom’s mother________.

A.is not worried about Tom

B.feels very happy

C.is not rich

D.likes new technology

4.The helpless mother asks Abby to________.

A.play with Tom

B.talk to Tom

C.buy what Tom wants

D.give her some advice

5.Which of the following is TRUE about Tom?

A.He is 14 years old.

B.He is not good at English.

C.He often phones to his friends.

D.He likes going out on weekends.

A poor girl was selling matches(火柴) in the street on Christmas Eve. She was very hungry and cold but she couldn’t return home. She didn’t sell any match , her stepmother would be angry.

It was very cold. The girl felt so cold and hungry that she stopped in front of a beautiful house. She sat down at the foot of the wall. She wanted to be warmer so she ignited (点燃) a match. Soon it went out, she ignited another. The light was very nice. She suddenly had an unusual feeling. She felt she became light, and slowly she began to fly into the sky. She flew higher and higher and at last she found herself in the clouds. A group of people were coming to meet her. At the head of them was her grandma. She kissed her and asked her why she didn’t stay at home. The girl said she had to go out to get money. Grandma told her not to worry and gave her lots of beautiful clothes and delicious food. In her grandma’s arms, the little girl smiled sweetly.

It snowed heavily that night. The girl died with a smile on her face. At the same time, people in the beautiful house began to sing Christmas songs and enjoy themselves.

1.The girl _______ so she couldn’t go back home.

A. was selling matches

B. didn’t sell any match

C. was very hungry and cold

2.The girl was so ______ that she ignited a match .

A. cold and hungry B. tired C. warm

3.In the clouds the girl saw________.

A. her stepmother

B. a beautiful house

C. her grandma

4.The people in the beautiful house ______when the girl died.

A. bought many matches

B. were coming to meet her

C. were having a great time

5.What’s the best title of the story? _______.

A. A girl and her grandma

B. A girl with a smile

C. A girl selling matches

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