Just before Christmas in 1994, a letter arrived at our house. The postmark was from Tuskegee, Alabama, so we all knew who it was from. We excitedly gathered around mother as she opened it.
My Dear Mother,
I didn’t get the leave I expected for Christmas. I’ll miss all of you. Please leave the Christmas tree up until I make it back. I hope to be home by March.
Love from your son,
Clifton
My heart sank. I felt extreme sadness that my favorite brother wouldn’t be home for Christmas. My mother, being the optimist she always was, said, “Well, it looks like we’ll get to have two Christmases this year!”
After Christmas, my sister and I worked together to make sure we kept that Christmas tree looking as pretty as possible. This was no easy feat. By mid-January, the branches drooped so low to the ground. Each day, ornaments would come crashing to the ground and there were brand new sprinklings of pine needles all over the wooden floor. My sister and I took turns sweeping them up. We repositioned the ornaments to the stronger branches on the tree, hoping they would stay on.
Each time we freshened that tree up, my sister and I were full of thoughts about Clifton and how happy we would be to see him again. It made us feel that he was close by, even though he was hundreds of miles away.
On March 5, the doorbell rang. We ran to the door and gave Clifton a big hug. As he hugged mother, I could see him peek over her head at the Christmas tree.
“It’s beautiful,” he said. “Thank you.” Clifton opened his presents and told us all sorts of stories about his work in Tuskegee. That night as we slept, we heard a crash in the living room. We all ran to see what had happened. The tree had toppled onto the sofa and there were needles and broken ornaments everywhere. We all had a good laugh. It was fortuitous (巧合的) Clifton got home when he did.
1. How did the author feel when he read the letter?| A．Deeply sad. | B．Quite annoyed. |
| C．Very regretful. | D．A little disappointed. |
| A．Because his mother asked him to keep the tree up. |
| B．Because he wanted to keep all the ornaments on the tree. |
| C．Because he longed to have another Christmas with his brother. |
| D．Because he intended to keep the Christmas tree alive until next December. |
| A．Satisfied. | B．Upsetting. | C．Unconcerned. | D．Hopeful. |
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【推荐1】Christmas was two days away. Had the packages with a camera in already been placed under the Christmas tree? That was the only thing that I had longed for. A million times I had kept dropping hints to my parents. Taking photos is my favorite. My bedroom walls are covered with photos I had taken with my mom’s old camera. I’m always trying to snap(抓拍) those wonderful moments in which you can hear the laughter or touch the beautiful scene, but my camera has always seemed to fall short.
I knew Mom had put a few presents under the tree this morning, so I went on a hunt in my mom’s room. I opened the door and found my Christmas present was lying unwrapped on the floor --- a big pink cat. My heart sank.
Mom seemed to notice that, and she tried to cheer me up. “Jenny, I got your present today. I am so excited to surprise you!” “I can’t wait,” I said.
The next day I couldn’t wait any longer. I needed to tell her.
“Mom, may I talk to you for a moment?”
“Sure, dear. What do you need to talk about?” she asked.
And so it came ---how upset I was that I was getting a cat!
“Jenny, that cat is for your sister Julia!” she said with a smile.
“Then what am I getting” I asked.
She just smiled. “You’ll have to wait and see.”
Next morning, I happily got into the living room and sat next to the tree. I pulled out the box with my name on it and opened the wrapping paper to find …
My camera! “Thank you!” I said to both Dad and Mom.
Dad picked up the camera and took a picture of Julia, Mom and me. It has become one of my favorite pictures. Just on that Christmas morning, I took lots of photos with my camera --- my little sister making a face, my parents giving me a soft smile --- and all of these photos have come to mean one thing to me: love.
1. The underlined phrase “fall short” in Paragraph 1 probably means _____.| A．be too expensive | B．be not good enough |
| C．become short after falling | D．drop to the ground |
| A．Her mother refused to talk to her. | B．She mistook her sister’s Christmas gift for hers. |
| C．Her present was not well wrapped. | D．Her mother forgot to buy her any Christmas gift. |
| A．Jenny was happy to accept the pink cat |
| B．Jenny’s mother bought her a camera after discovering her disappointment |
| C．Jenny thought it was OK to have an old camera |
| D．Jenny’s mother knew what she wanted as a Christmas gift |
What would be the best title for the passage?| A．Love can not be bought | B．Love is more important than gifts |
| C．A Christmas wish that came true | D．My Mother is always in my heart |
【推荐2】Those who are in love really know each other's thoughts and can see into one another's ice cream bowl.This truth became so clear to me the other day.
At about 11:00 a.m.,my husband Gary called from work to see what was up at home."Oh nothing,"I said,"just having a little early lunch."Then he said,"So how's the coffee ice cream I bought?"I could almost "hear" him smiling.
"What?"I was stunned.How in the world did he know I was eating ice cream?I never eat the ice cream, especially in the morning.Besides,he knows that I had been trying to diet again.However,I could hardly hide the laughter in my voice as I calmly asked,"Why would you think I'm eating coffee ice cream?"
Gary said,"Uh...first,you said 'Just having a little early lunch' in a guilty,high voice.Second,your tongue must be rather cold because your words were a bit slow."What he said made me laugh out loud."The other thing is,I noticed you left some coffee ice cream untouched last night.That was like me hiding some cigarettes in the corner to enjoy later."
We laughed long and hard together before he asked me gently,"What happened?Er...something must have happened to make you eat ice cream before lunch."
Suddenly,I felt a rush of love for the man on the other end of the line.He knew me well-cared enough to find out what was bothering me,and trusted me enough to help me laugh at myself.
1. When the man called home,his wife was .| A．eating the coffee ice cream | B．cooking her early lunch |
| C．waiting for his phone call | D．looking for his cigarettes |
| A．disappointed | B．upset |
| C．shocked | D．excited |
| A．Because they were enjoying tasty food. |
| B．Because they realized their behavior funny. |
| C．Because they were used to doing so. |
| D．Because they often made fun of each other. |
| A．The couple lived far from each other. |
| B．The couple had no children and friends. |
| C．The couple liked eating ice cream. |
| D．The couple loved each other deeply. |
【推荐3】Yesterday，I drove my 23-year-old daughter to the nearby counseling center，to attempt once again to complete the treatment. I did my best to encourage and give her inspiring support as she was feeling anxious of the whole process.
While we were waiting，just minutes before the center opened their door，a young girl the same age as my daughter，came in. She had a beautiful smile I remember，and spoke of her desire to make a difference for others like my daughter from a11 she learned through her past drug abuse. I felt that she was sincere in her desire. It had been two weeks since her stopping the use of drugs.
My daughter was standing next to me and focused on doing her best to stay calm on the outside，while inside she was feeling quite anxious，so she barely noticed what this girl was saying. Yet，she did manage to open up and talk with her a bit about the noisy ceiling fan in the hall where we were waiting.
Next Friday，it will be a new opportunity for my daughter to try once again，as well as the possibility of being there for this young girl，too. I continue the example of sell-love for my daughter，strengthening this skill，while encouraging my daughter’s positive changes.
I noticed yesterday，my daughter called her friends，“I am a strong woman!”This made me smile，as a sudden gift to me from when I had been speaking to her enthusiastically about how we are strong women，trying our best，and we overcome and win through our life challenges. Let her know I believe in her. While she was focused on the physical，in that moment，I think she was likely feeling strength in all ways，too. I hope so.
1. What was the problem with the author’s daughter?| A．She was seriously i11. |
| B．She lost bravery to face life. |
| C．She had to receive an operation. |
| D．She was suffering from drugs. |
| A．The room facility. |
| B．The anxiety of treatment. |
| C．The crowded waiting hall. |
| D．The noisy patients around. |
| A．She made friends with the girl. |
| B．She was cured completely. |
| C．She regained confidence. |
| D．She respected her mother. |
| A．We’re Enough，Waiting For Challenges |
| B．We’re The World，Winning The Future |
| C．We’re Strong Women，Trying Our Best |
| D．We’re On The Hard Way，Lacking Self-Love |
【推荐1】A few months back, I read a poem about winter created by AI (Artificial Intelligence). It was lovely and even moved me. What a strange thing it is, I thought, to be moved by something that in and of itself cannot be or feel moved. And then I felt a little sick, mainly because something had started snaking through my body quickly. Am I going to be out of a job? Is this writing thing going to be over?
As those questions arrived, I did what I always do — a walk. I busied myself with a pace fast enough to ignore the feeling, and then I released the hounds (猎犬) — the pack of tireless, 2-year-old, yellow dogs living in my head. I removed their leashes (皮带), setting them free on the problem; they went back and forth with a series of what- if tennis balls for 90 minutes. Finally, I arrived home physically and mentally exhausted with a clear answer and new career options to save me from this coming robbery.
When I recovered, I poured myself a cup of coffee and sat at my desk in front of a blank page, one that was staring back up at me, begging me for something. I dropped the panic, and I dropped the hounds. I dropped all the way into my body so as to fumble (探寻) around in the unknown of myself, searching for tiny seeds of beauty, and for a piece of soil rich enough to plant the seeds so I could feel an aliveness, any aliveness, growing, cracking, and rooting within me.
And in this case arose the question: Why do I write? What if I write to face my humanity and that of others? What if I write with the entirety of myself — my mental, emotional, and physical bodies? AI can’t touch me. I don’t know who or precisely what will hire me, but I’ll release the hounds on that one tomorrow. But, for now, I shall write.
1. What can we learn about the writer from the first paragraph?| A．He was panicked by the poem. | B．He thought highly of technology. |
| C．He had mixed feelings about AI. | D．He was sick of the job of writing. |
| A．He took a walk to avoid them. | B．He went hunting in the wild. |
| C．He played catch with his dogs. | D．He gave them deep thought. |
| A．It conveys no beauty. | B．It lacks soul. | C．It can’t process data. | D．It’s not creative. |
| A．Rescuing Writers from AI | B．Will AI Steal My Job? |
| C．Ready for AI Storms? | D．Writers vs AI Writing |
【推荐2】Kathy Sullivan and an underwater explorer named Victor Vescovo dived 10,915 meters below the surface of the Pacific Ocean in a submarine(潜艇), making the 68-year-old ex-astronaut the first woman ever to reach that depth and Vescovo the only person to have dived to the place three times. Dr. Sullivan was among the first women to join NASA as an astronaut. In 1984，she took part in a 3.5 hour spacewalk and became the first American woman to take part in activities in space outside of a spacecraft. But she has also intended to contribute something to the ocean. After she left NASA in 1993, she began working for NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) as its chief scientist.
The goal of the submarine dive was the Mariana Trench, the deepest valley in the ocean floor. And its deepest part, also the deepest point on Earth is known as Challenger Deep that is nearly 11 kilometers below the surface of the ocean.
At present, there’s only one submarine called Limiting Factor in the world that can take two people down that far. It was built for Vescovo. Last year, Vescovo used it to map the deepest points in all five of the world’s oceans. He is the first person to have done this. Because it’s so hard to get down to Challenger Deep, before Dr. Sullivan, only seven people had ever reached it. This time, the two spent about an hour and a half at the bottom, taking pictures of the area to be used for Sullivan’s studies. The time is required to adjust to the changing pressure from the weight of the water above, and it took four hours for the submarine to come back to the surface. After that, they made a phone call to the International Space Station (ISS) to compare ideas with the astronauts about what was similar between their experiences. For Dr. Sullivan, this experience was a “once-in-a-lifetime day”.
1. How many times had Vescovo dived to Challenger Deep before Sullivan?| A．1. | B．2. | C．3. | D．4. |
| A．Ambitious. | B．Considerate. |
| C．Modest. | D．Cautious. |
| A．They mapped the deepest points. |
| B．They took pictures in the submarine. |
| C．They phoned the ISS to exchange ideas. |
| D．They had to deal with the water pressure. |
| A．For the Deepest Ocean Dive | B．The Deepest Point on Earth |
| C．From Space to the Ocean Deep | D．A Once-in-a-lifetime Day |
【推荐3】When my dad was first diagnosed with cancer and had radiation, I pushed my folks to start eating more fresh produce and preferably organics. My mom really improved her cooking from the roasted slice of pork and frozen-veggies dinners that I had fallen in love with. Dad said he had never eaten so well.
My dad had been an IBM guy, who often said, “People never change,” but he became skilled in overall treatments and began to take well-informed control of his own course of action. I wasn't thinking too much of his changes, but he had survived cancer for over 10 years, constantly learning, running his charity golf events, doing a bit of travel, and always looking pleasant and smiling.
My dad and I decorated a farmhouse in 2012, and I started taking care of the orchard, shaping rows for crops and a herb garden, and learning to care for four red hens. Bringing farm-fresh food to my folks was a way I could contribute to dad's health as well as his enjoyment of life, take a little work off my mom's hands, and sit and chat about something other than cancer.
The idea for this business came from what we learned about the role of food in health. My dad’s doctor told him that eating fresh produce could help resist cancer. Dad helped me set up the farm and worked till just a few days before he passed. But all of what I do here is based on experience, research, and strong values.
We learned more than I ever wanted to know. But the goals of this farm developed as we learned, and here we have it: Produce with a purpose—fresh produce, grown for disease-fighting and preventive health value, delivered with easy but crazy—delicious recipes as well as support, encouragement, overall thinking and even a bit of humor.
1. What was the author's favorite food in the past?| A．Organic food. | B．Fresh vegetables. |
| C．Barbecued meat. | D．Fast-food meal. |
| A．He was a stubborn senior. | B．He was crazy about adventures. |
| C．He was indifferent to his disease. | D．He was positive about challenges. |
| A．The pressure of his mother. | B．The suggestions of a doctor. |
| C．The deadly cancer of his dad. | D．The great harvest on the farm. |
| A．A farm with a purpose. | B．A dream of my family. |
| C．The cancer of my father. | D．The value of fresh produce. |
【推荐1】Plastic pollution has long been a problem, but now it's gotten to a new height-literally.
Microplastics, referring to plastic fragments and particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter, have been found on Mount Qomolangma as high as 8,440 meters above sea level, just 408.86 meters below the peak of the mountain, according to a recent study published in the journal One Earth.
“These are the highest microplastics ever discovered so far, “ lead author Imogen Napper from the University of Plymouth, UK, said in a statement.
Scientists collected snow and water samples from 19 different locations from 4, 200 meters above sea level all the way up to the top of Mount Qomolangma. They found microplastics in all the water samples and part of the snow samples. The most polluted sample was from the Base Camp in Nepal, where most human activity on the mountain is concentrated. It had 79 particles of microplastics per liter of snow.
But how have these fragments made it all this way and in such a great abundance? The answer is apparent-human activities. It is climbers who bring plastic products to the mountain. Even if they don't litter, just walking for 20 minutes or opening a bottle of water can release microplastics into the environment.
Even covered in ice, the Arctic is also a victim of plastic pollution. A 2020 report published in Nature suggests that there are 2,000 to 17,000 plastic particles per cubic meter in Arctic ice cores. Experts think microplastics may be transported by air and then reach the North Pole in snowfall.
“What we don't yet fully know is the potential problems these tiny pieces of plastic could be having to ecosystems," said Christian Dunn of Bangor University , UK.
Then what can we do? “We need to start focusing on deeper technological solutions that focus on microplastics, like changing fabric design and include natural fibers instead of plastic when possible, " Napper said.
1. Where did Napper's team find the microplastics?| A．At 408.86 meters below the top of Mount Qomolangma. |
| B．In all water and snow samples collected. |
| C．At 4,200 meters above the Everest Base Camp. |
| D．At the foot of Mount Qomolangma. |
| A．Stopping littering. | B．Avoiding bottled water. |
| C．Limiting use of equipment. | D．Forbidding climbing at all. |
| A．By planes flying in the air | B．By wind from other places. |
| C．By humans traveling there | D．By huge tides in the sea. |
| A．Promoting new styles of clothes. | B．Improving technology for ecosystems. |
| C．Replacing plastic with natural fibers. | D．Researching microplastics' harm. |
【推荐2】Cottesloe Beach of Perth
With more than a kilometre (0.6 miles) of pure white sand, Cottesloe Beach is one of Perth's most popular spots for swimming and surfing.Generations of West Australians have spent summer days diving into the ocean. People also like to watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean while enjoying a glass of wine, a cold beer or a relaxed dinner.In March the annual Sculpture(雕塑) by the Sea outdoor exhibition turns the beach into an outdoor art gallery.
What to see
The main Cottesloe Beach is the greatest place on the whole beach for walking.Peters Pool at North Cottesloe Beach is a great snorkelling(潜水) spot and it’s right in front of the surf club.South Cottesloe is where the surfers will head and is great for watching wind.When the ocean's calm, it's also one of Perth's better snorkelling spots.You may even be lucky enough to spot an endangered sea dragon.
How to get there
Cottesloe Beach is halfway between Perth and Fremantle, about 14 kilometres (8.7 miles), or less than a 30-minute drive from Perth city centre.Public buses leave frequently from Perth's Elizabeth Quay Bus Station.Trains run from Perth Station to Cottesloe Station every 15 minutes and get you there in less than 20 minutes.
Where to stay
Cottesloe offers plenty of accommodation(住宿) choices, including charming seaside hotels and serviced apartments.You can rest your head at the Cottesloe Beach Hotel, Cottesloe Beach House Stays or Cottesloe Beach Chalets.
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1. People are likely to do the following things on Cottesloe Beach except _______.| A．swimming | B．watching the sun set |
| C．surfing | D．having a picnic |
| A．There are fewer people during summer days. |
| B．Staying in seaside hotels is the only choice for visitors. |
| C．It has convenient public transport for people to get there. |
| D．The annual Sculpture by the Sea outdoor exhibition is usually in May. |
| A．Travel magazines. | B．Newspapers. |
| C．Internet. | D．Travel Agency notes. |
Lead is such a well-known health(危害)- perhaps even contributing to the fall of the Roman Empire- that it came as a shock to discover that toys played by children could contain lead. Doctors are now dealing with the aftershocks.
Just how dangerous is this exposure? That’s the question physicians are being asked by parents who find a lead-polluted Elmo, of Dora. Millions of others toys, lunch boxes and pieces of jewelry manufactured in China have been recalled because they contain lead either in the paint that coats them or as a component of the plastic used to make the item more flexible. The lead content in some of the toys recalled this summer was 180 times the amount allowed by law. Some pieces of jewelry were almost 100% lead.
Experts advise that the items do cause a risk and that doctors should urge parents to check the comprehensive lists of recalled products on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Web site and return any appearing on those lists to the manufacturers.
If exposure is suspected, a blood test is in order . Since there is no safe level of this universal (普遍存在的) element, the risk face by children for lead poisoning and its accompanying threat of learning disabilities and behavior problems is considerable.
Doctors who have toys in their waiting rooms also are advised to see if any of them have been recalled and to check for chipped, flaking paint-even on those that haven’t yet been recalled—since new announcements of toy risk continue.
1. Why does the author mention “the fall of the Roman Empire”?
| A．To tell us a strange story. |
| B．To warn us to keep away from lead. |
| C．To explain why the Roman Empire fell. |
| D．To show how terrible lead poisoning is. |
| A．The name of a kind of metal. |
| B．The name of a girl. |
| C．The name of a toy. |
| D．The name of a toy company. |
| A．They should ask the experts for advice. |
| B．They should have a medical examination. |
| C．They should have their children blood-tested. |
| D．They should collect all the toys and check online first. |
| A．children who are exposed to lead have learning disabilities |
| B．the unsafe toys have all been listed on the website |
| C．lead is used mainly to make the products flexible |
| D．some toy and jewelry manufacturers will suffer heavy losses |
I’m a Senior I student in a middle school. This term, my favorite teacher, Miss Mao, no longer teaches us. I want to see her, but I’m afraid that she no longer likes me and I don’t want to trouble her. I really miss her. What should I do?
Tian Yan
Dear Tian Yan,
It’s bad luck that you have lost your favorite teacher, But if she is still in your school, nothing can stop you going to see her. When she isn’t busy, ask her if she minds having a quick chat. You can then tell her she was your favorite teacher------ everyone is happy to know that they are liked!
If she has left the school, it will be more difficult to meet her. It will be hard, but remember people always come and go in their lives. We can’t rely on them to be with us all the time.
You may be sad to say goodbye to her, but we can remember and learn from her. Think of her best qualities.
You could also try looking for similar qualities in your other teachers. Study hard and give your new teacher a chance. In time, you might start to see that he or she has different qualities to learn from.
Finally, you can not completely rely on other people to get you through your studies, or even your life.
Editor
1. What’s Tian Yan’s identity?| A．a student | B．a teacher | C．an editor | D．an adviser |
| A．She was ill | B．She went to another school |
| C．She was too busy to have classes | D．It was unclear |
| A．book | B．newspaper | C．poster | D．advertisement |
| A．Find a time to see Miss Mao | B．Have a short chat with Miss Mao |
| C．Tell Miss Mao she likes her | D．Keep quiet about the thing |
| A．completely by their favorite teachers | B．completely by their favorite classmates |
| C．mainly by their parents | D．mainly by themselves |
【推荐2】In the town of Lampang in northern Thailand, there is an unusual group of musicians. They play many different kinds of music--from traditional Thai songs to music by Beethoven. Both children and adults love this group. What makes them so popular? Is it their music? Their looks? Yes, it’s both of these things, but it’s also something else: they’re elephants.
These musical elephants are from the Thai Elephant Conservation Center (TECC) in Lampang. The TECC protects elephants. It teaches people to understand and care for these huge, but gentle, animals. And, like many zoos around the world. the TECC encourages elephants to paint.
Richard Lair works with the TECC. He knew that elephants hear better than they see. So he had an idea: if elephants are intelligent and they have good hearing, maybe they can play music. To test his idea, Lair and a friend started the Thai Elephant Orchestra (管弦乐队). During a performance, the elephants play a variety of instruments (乐器), including the drums and the xylophone (木琴). The animals also use their voices and trunks (象鼻) to make sounds.
But can elephants really make music properly? Yes, says Lair. They’re very creative. Humans may encourage the animals to play instruments, but the elephants make their own songs; they don’t just copy their trainers or other people. There are now CDs of the group’s music, which make money for the TECC. And the music these artists create is pretty amazing.
1. What can be inferred (推断) from the passage the passage？| A．Richard Lair started the Thai Elephant Orchestra by himself. |
| B．The elephants in the TECC can only play traditional Thai songs. |
| C．The CDs of the Thai Elephant Orchestra are popular with people. |
| D．The elephants can only play drums and xylophone. |
| A．ask people to save the elephants |
| B．invite more people to join the TECC |
| C．introduce the elephants’ special talents to people |
| D．encourage TECC to improve efficiency |
| A．Musical Elephants | B．An Introduction to the TECC |
| C．Richard Lair’s Achievements | D．Musicians in Lampang |
| A．A press report(新闻报道） | B．An expository writing（说明文） |
| C．A story | D．An advertisement（广告） |
【推荐3】While children are dogs—loyal and affectionate (情深的)—teenagers are cats. It′s so easy to be a dog owner. You feed it, train it, and boss it around. It puts its head on your knee and gazes at you as if you were a Rembrandt painting. It bounds indoors with enthusiasm when you call it.
Then around age 13, your adoring little puppy turns into a big old cat. When you tell it to come inside, it looks amazed, as if wondering who died and made you emperor. Instead of dogging your doorsteps, it disappears. You won′t see it again until it gets hungry―then it pauses on its sprint through the kitchen long enough to turn its nose up at whatever you′re serving. When you reach out to ruffle its head, in that old affectionate gesture, it turns away from you, then gives you a blank stare, as if trying to remember where it has seen you before.
You, not realizing that the dog is now a cat, think something must be desperately wrong with it. It seems so antisocial, so distant, sort of depressed. It won′t go on family outings.
Since you are the one who raised it, taught it to fetch and stay and sit on command, you assume that you did something wrong. Flooded with guilt and fear, you redouble your efforts to make your pet behave.
Only now you′re dealing with a cat, so everything that worked before now produces the opposite of the desired result. Call it, and it runs away. Tell it to sit, and it jumps on the counter. The more you go toward it, wringing your hands, the more it moves away.
Put a dish of food near the door, and let it come to you. But remember that a cat needs your help and your affection too. Sit still, and it will come, seeking that warm, comforting lap it has not entirely forgotten. Be there to open the door for it.
One day your grown-up child will walk into the kitchen, give you a big kiss and say, “You′ve been on your feet all day. Let me get those dishes for you.”
Then you′ll realize your cat is a dog again.
1. What does the word “It” refer to in the third paragraph?| A．A dog |
| B．A parent |
| C．A teenager |
| D．A situation |
| A．Excitedly |
| B．Indifferently |
| C．Angrily |
| D．Calmly |
| A．Children like cats can not easily follow parents′ directions. |
| B．Parents should try their best to leave their children alone. |
| C．You can′t expect children to be considerate toward their parents. |
| D．Parents should consider what they do wrong to educate their kids. |
| A．To tell us how a dog changes into a cat. |
| B．To tell us how to raise pets like cats and dogs. |
| C．To tell us the similarities between pets and children. |
| D．To tell us how to deal with teenagers aged 13 or so. |
