【推荐2】A Korean wave is sweeping across China, with many Chinese women worshiping South Korean actors Kin Soo-hyun and Lee Min-ho as demigods(偶像). Chinese netizens always have different opinions. Over South Korean TV dramas, but there is no doubt that programs from the neighboring country are now enjoying a new round of popularity in China, And a big part of the credit for that goes to You Who Came From The Star, the South Korean TV series which is on the air now.
You Who Came From The Star and The Heirs (继承者们) have been subjects of hot online discussions throughout Asia. Besides, the book, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, read by the hero You Who Came From The Star was a hard-to-get item on Amazon for a while.
The two TV programs have several common elements (因素)：a tall, handsome, and rich hero who loves the heroine blindly and always protects her, and an equally handsome man madly in love with the same woman. Both programs describe the purity of love, which is expressed through a kiss or a warm hug. Perhaps that’s the secret of their success; perhaps people still like Cinderella-type stories.
The widening wealth gap is a matter of social concern both in South Korea and China, and the challenges that young people face in their hope for a better life might have caused many ordinary girls to dream of marrying rich, caring men. This is precisely what the popular South Korean TV drams describe. _____________________________________.
Many netizens even said at an earlier time that South Korean TV dramas had become popular because of their stereotyped (模式化的) themes: traffic accidents, cancer and other incurable diseases. But all that has changed with the success of You Who Came From The Star and The Heirs, which Chinese directors can use as examples, as well as inspiration, to improve their productions.
1. What is the main reason for a new round of popularity in China?

A．The dramas are from the neighboring country North Korea.

B．Most of the Chinese netizens have voted for them.

C．The actors in the dramas are all gods.

D．It is because of You Who Came From The Star.

2. Which is NOT included in the elements for the success of South Korean dramas?

A．Charming pure love stories.

B．A tender kiss and a warm hug.

C．Handsome and rich heroes.

D．The heroine’s blind love with the rich.

3. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 means that they are designed to _______.

A．develop in a large scale

B．be measured to a certain size

C．meet popular taste purposely

D．be shown in a big market

4. The main purpose of stereotyped themes in South Korean dramas is to________.

A．present an idea	B．attract TV viewers
C．make them colorful	D．arouse some challenges

【推荐3】Once it was aired on the Chinese online video platform, the Longest Day in Chang' an, a high-quality detective thriller web series, became an audience favourite. Set in Chang' an, China's ancient imperial capital and the world's most magnificent metropolis during the Tang Dynasty, the 48-episode series revolves around how detective-turned-prisoner Zhang Xiaojing and Li Bi, head of Chang'an's anti-terror department, teamed up to stop a terrorist attack on the eve of the Lantern Festival. The events in the drama series take place within a span of 24 hours.

Shot in the ancient Chinese city of Xi' an in Shaanxi Province, this popular TV drama has made the city a tourist hot spot. Thousands of tourists have been flooding into this city to experience the magnificence and glory of its scenic spots that have been portrayed in a fascinating manner in the TV serial. "In the first week of this month, online enquiries about flight ticket bookings to Xi'an recorded a 130-percent year-on-year peak," said Ctrip, China's largest online travel agency.

“Xi'an had been a hot tourist destination long before the TV drama became popular. The serial portrays the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty of Xi' an. This has made the city even more popular. The media exposure makes those sites attractive choices for vacations,” said a senior director at Ctrip.

It's not just Xi'an that is reaping the benefits of exposure via mass media contents. Suzhou, Chongqing and Bayanbulak Grassland have also become go-to destinations for domestic tourists as films such as Pegasus and TV dramas such as All Is Well were set or shot there. This trend of Chinese tourists flooding in places featuring in entertainment is extending to even destinations abroad. Thailand, Japan, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic and Iceland have shone as tourist destinations among Chinese travelers, especially the younger lot, thanks to films and TV dramas that were shot there, Ctrip found.

Those born in the 1980s account for 32 percent of Chinese travelers. Those born in the 1990s and 2000s make up for 27 percent and 13 percent, respectively, according to Ctrip.

“They are the main viewers of some popular shows. They pay attention to the beautiful scenery as highlighted in entertainment shows. Combined with the impact of top stars in such shows, their fans would like to go on trips to those places. Some even travel while shoots at such places are on,” Ctrip introduced.

1. What can we know from the passage?

A．People like to travel to famous cities for sightseeing.

B．Large cities tend to be the shooting places of films.

C．Xi'an is the hottest tourist spot since the shooting.

D．Tourism in Xi'an developed faster for media exposure.

2. Which of the following destinations is NOT popular for mass media exposure?

A．Suzhou.

B．Chongqing.

C．Bayanbulak Grassland.

D．Zhangjiajie.

3. Who make up the majority of the travelers?

A．Young people.

B．Old folks.

C．Film shooters.

D．Top stars.

4. Which of the following sentences can best summarize the whole article?

A．China is heavily dependent on tourism promoted by films and TV dramas.

B．Tourist industry needs films and TVs to publicize it.

C．Shooting places of some popular dramas boost tourism.

D．Popular TV dramas lead to Xi'an's tourism development.

【推荐1】I grew up in California but have spent about four years living in various parts of the UK. The first thing I noticed was that my West-Midlands host family did not sound like the queen. I’ve since learnt that accents change almost every five miles. As far as America goes. I can tell the West Coast from the East or the South, but I can’t tell you a state, much less a county (郡).

The next thing I couldn’t imagine was the quiet, stare-ahead norm of public transportation- if you talk to somebody on the Tube, you’re probably a serial killer or a lost tourist.

I’ve had to deal with the Tube from Heathrow to Victoria with heavy bags more times and Victoria Station is not exactly tourist friendly. Each time I’ve had someone walk up and ask to help with my bags. Not once have they been English. In America, at least from what I’ve experienced, people will start a chat if they see you’re travelling by yourself, and I always immediately have someone taller offer to put my things in an overhead bin (行李箱).

Opening hours-especially Sunday trading laws have also taken so much to get used to. In America, 24/7 fast food, grocery stores. petrol stations, etc. are the norm. In my first year in the UK,I forgot it was Easter Sunday, and went into town at 2：00 pm. Imagine my surprise when 1 found the city center was deserted, and there wasn’t a single car at Tesco. Approaching the building, I saw a large sign announcing opening times. I had to make do with plain bread until 9：00 am Monday, when I’d be able to pay for groceries again.

Speaking of groceries, it took so many people telling me I was crazy to convince me to eat eggs here- they’re not refrigerated, and they’ll often have bits of feather or chicken waste on the outside. 1 am now aware that they ‘re safe, but coming from a childhood of perfectly clean, white, large AAA eggs, I was convinced I’d die a terrible salmonella (沙门氏菌) death.

1. What’s the author’s impression of the transportation of the UK?

A．It’s very dangerous to use public transportations.

B．It’s easy for a tourist 10 get lost on public transportations.

C．British people willingly offer help on public transportations.

D．British people don’t talk to each other on public transportations.

2. What happened on Easter Sunday in the author’s first year in the UK?

A．He left the city center.	B．He failed to buy any food.
C．A supermarket closed down.	D．A restaurant opened in a tall building.

3. What is a good suggestion to a foreigner in the UK?

A．Try to speak like the queen.

B．Avoid eating unhealthy eggs.

C．Store some plain bread in the fridge.

D．Pay attention to the opening hours of the shops.

4. What’s the best title for the text?

A．How to Get Used to Life in the UK

B．What do I Find Strange about the UK

C．How Difficult It Is to Travel in the UK

D．What Can a Foreigner Expect in the UK

【推荐2】Some scientists say that animals in the ocean are increasingly threatened by noise pollution caused by human beings. The noise that affects sea creatures comes from a number of human activities. It is caused mainly by industrial underwater explosions, ocean drilling, and ship engines. Such noises are added to natural sounds. These sounds include the breaking of ice field, underwater earthquakes, and sounds made by animals themselves.

Decibels measured in water are different from those measured on land. A noise of one hundred and twenty decibels on land causes pain to human ears. In water, a decibel level of one hundred and ninety-five would have the same effect. Some scientists have proposed setting a noise limit of one hundred and twenty decibels in oceans. They have observed that noises at that level can frighten and confuse whales.

A team of American and Canadian scientists discovered that louder noises can seriously injure some animals. The research team found that powerful underwater explosions were causing whales in the area to lose their hearing. This seriously affected the whale's ability to exchange information and find their way. Some of the whales even died. The explosions had caused their ears to bleed and become infected.

Many researchers whose work depends on ocean sounds are against a limit of one hundred and twenty decibels. They say such a limit would mean an end to important industrial and scientific research.

Scientists do not know how much and what kinds of noises are harmful to ocean animals. However, many scientists suspect that noise is a greater danger than they believed. They want to prevent noises from harming creatures in the ocean.

1. According to the passage, which of the following is increasingly dangerous to sea creatures?

A．The man-made noise.

B．The noises made by themselves.

C．The sound of earthquakes.

D．The sound of the ice-breaking.

2. Which of the following is discussed in the second paragraph?

A．Different places with different types of noise.

B．The very human ears sensitive to all types of noises.

C．The same noise measure differently on land and in the ocean.

D．The ocean animal's reaction to noises.

3. As to the influence of noises on whales, which of the following statements is true?

A．They are deaf to noises.

B．Noises at a certain level may hurt them.

C．They are easily confused by noises.

D．Noises will limit their ability to reproduce.

4. We can know from the passage that many scientists think that the noise limit of one hundred twenty decibels would          .

A．prevent them from doing their research work

B．benefit them a lot in their research work

C．do good to their health

D．increase the industrial output

5. According to the passage, what will scientists most probably do in the future?

A．They will try their best to decrease noise.

B．They will work hard to cut down noise pollution.

C．They will study the effect of different noises.

D．They will protect animals from harmful noises.

【推荐3】Climate change and land-use change are projected to make wildfires more frequent and intense, with a global increase of extreme fires of up to 14 per cent by 2030, 30 per cent by the end of 2050 and 50 per cent by the end of the century, according to a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and GRID-Arendal.

The paper calls for a complete change in government spending on wildfires, changing their investments from reaction and response to prevention and preparedness.

The report, Spreading like Wildfire: The Rising Threat of Extraordinary Landscape Fires, finds a higher risk even for the Arctic and other regions previously unaffected by wildfires. The report had been released before representatives of 193 nations held a meeting in Nairobi for the restarted 5th session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), between 28 February and 2 March, 2022.

The publication calls on governments to adopt a new “Fire Ready Formula” with two-thirds of spending devoted to planning, prevention, preparedness, and recovery, with one third left for response. Currently, direct responses to wildfires typically receive over hall of related cost, while planning and prevention receive less than one per cent.

To prevent fires, authors call for a combination of data and science-based monitoring systems with native knowledge and for a stronger regional and international cooperation.

“Current government responses to wildfires are often putting money in the wrong place. Those emergency service workers and firefighters on the frontlines who are risking their lives to fight forest wildfires need to be supported. We have to reduce the risk of extreme wildfires by being better prepared: invest more in fire risk reduction, work with local communities, and strengthen global commitment to fight climate change.” said Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director.

Wildfires disproportionately (不成比例地) affect the world’s poorest nations. With an impact that extends for days, weeks and even years after the flames die down, they block progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Coals and deepen social inequalities.

1. What does the paper appeal to the government to do with wildfires?

A．Invest more money on forecast.

B．Give advanced warning to wild animals

C．Focus on the act of stopping them from happening,

D．Plant more tress to make up for the loss of forests.

2. What’s Inger Andersen’s attitude towards the current government’s measure?

A．Supportive.

B．Critical.

C．Unfair.

D．Unconcerned.

3. What is the author likely to talk about next?

A．The areas hit by climate change.

B．The names of the world’s poorest nations.

C．The relationship between wildfires and health.

D．The bad effects of wildfires on different fields.

4. What is the main idea of the text?

A．Wildfires are spreading worldwide.

B．The UN held a meeting to discuss wildfires.

C．Governments should prepare themselves for wildfires.

D．The UNEP Executive Director released a report on wildfires.

【推荐1】With Memorial Day and summer right around the corner, you’re bound to feel a serious case of wanderlust coming on. Whether you want to travel the world or just squeeze in a weekend getaway to your nearest National Park, camping is always the answer. Whatever you’ve got in mind, we’ve rounded up a selection of the world’s most beautiful camping spots to get you started.

Yosemite National Park, California

Ninety-five percent of Yosemite National Park is set apart for wilderness, which means no cars, no buildings, and no electricity. Sleep under the stars and hike up to Glacier Point for a view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls. Make sure you store your food properly though-black bears are common!

Boya Lake Provincial Park, Canada

Boya Lake Provincial Park, known for the color and clarity of its lake, is a great place to   enjoy any type of water recreation. The lake is also one of the few in the north that’s warm enough for swimming. The area was carved out by glaciers, leaving many islands and lakes behind for modern campers to explore on the park’s hiking trails.

Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Corcovado National Park is home to five percent of the world’s biodiversity-National Geographic described it as the most “geographically intense” place in the world. Camping is a great option for a visit to Costa Rica: you’ll be at the heart of the rainforest, away from the country’s touristy resorts.

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

If you’ve always dreamed of safaris (野外观兽旅行), Maasai Mara is the place to go. The best time to visit this large game reserve is between July and October, when you can witness the annual migration (迁徙)of Thomson’s gazelle, zebra, and wildebeest to and from the neighboring Serengeti, in Tanzania. Camp on the banks of the Mara River and hang out with the local Maasai people, well-known for their unique customs and dress.

1. What are campers advised to do in Yosemite National Park?

A．To seek wild black bears.	B．To keep their food well.
C．To buy food in the store there.	D．To avoid the attack of black bears.

2. Which park offers the best lake view?

A．Yosemite National Park.	B．Maasai Mara National Reserve .
C．Corcovado National Park.	D．Boya Lake Provincial Park.

3. What is special about the Maasai Mara National Reserve?

A．Campers can experience folk customs there .

B．It has Nature Reserve for wildlife.

C．It allows camping along the river.

D．Campers can migrate with wild animals there.

【推荐2】Cooking programs and classes for children seem to positively influence children's food preferences and behaviors，according to a recent review．And，although the review didn't look at long-term effects of such programs，the findings suggest that such programs might help children develop long-lasting healthy habits．
This research comes at a time when childhood obesity（肥胖） rates have been rising rapidly．More than one-third of adolescents in the United States were obese in 2012，according to the U．S．Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)．This trend has been caused，at least in part，by a significant decrease in the amount of meals that people consume at home since the 1980s，according to background information in the study．
Cooking education programs，such as Food Explorers，teach children about new healthy foods and how to prepare them．They also stress the importance of eating five fruits and vegetables every day．A volunteer parent explains a new food to the group，and the kids make something based on the lesson，such as fruit or vegetable salad． Depending on the program，kids may be sent home with information about healthy foods to bring to their parents，the review explained．
The study team reviewed eight other studies that tested different types of cooking education programs．Children in these classes were between 5 and 12 years old，according to the review．The goal of the study team was to learn more about developing an efficient program to encourage healthy food choices that last a lifetime．The study found that it is particularly important to expose kids to healthy foods on a number of occasions．This makes them feel comfortable with the new foods，which helps them build healthy habits．
The study stressed the importance of getting parents involved in（参与） their children's eating habits．Parents who are unable to enroll their kids in a cooking class can achieve similar benefits by having their kids help them while they prepare meals at home．Children are more comfortable at home，which makes them more receptive to new foods because they will make the connection to a positive experience．
1. What can we infer from the second paragraph?

A．Eating out frequently causes obesity．

B．Childhood obesity is totally caused by eating habit．

C．Childhood obesity rates have been rising rapidly since 2012

D．Food consumption has decreased significantly since the 1980s．

2. On cooking education programs，________．

A．children learn how to prepare foods from their parents

B．children will learn how to cook in the company of their parents

C．children may learn information unknown to their parents

D．children focus more on cooking skills than on information about healthy foods

3. Which of the following is true according to the study?

A．Parents should let their kids cook independently at home．

B．A greater willingness to try new foods helps building healthy habits．

C．Children who participate in cooking programs are less likely to become obese．

D．Children who take cooking courses are more likely to choose fruits and vegetables as adults．

4. Which of the following categories does this passage belong to?

A．Education Systems

B．Science and Technology

C．Parent-child Relationship

D．Public Health Research

5. The purpose of the passage is   _________．

A．to inform the reader

B．to entertain the reader

C．to discuss with the reader

D．to warn the reader

【推荐3】Popularly known as the "Oriental Hawaii, Sanya in South China's Hainan province is considered as one of the best diving resorts in the South Pacific Ocean. The followings are the top four places for diving in the city.

Wuzhizhou Island

Wuzhizhou Island is regarded as the best place in Hainan province for underwater diving. It is one of the few islands in the world without rocks or pebbles. The island covers an area of 1.48 square kilometers and is in an irregular butterfly shape. The sea around the island is clear and transparent, providing a visibility of 6 to 27 meters.

Yalong Bay

The underwater world at Yalong Bay is one of the earliest diving bases in Sanya. It is thought as one of the best scenic spots in China to carry out undersea tourism, with the world's largest and most complete soft coral. Colorful hard coral, tropical fish, and other marine life in the nearby waters also add to the beauty and attraction of the bay.

Xidao Island

Xidao Island is shaped like a turtle living in the tropical area. The island enjoys pleasant surroundings of sandy beaches, rocky caves, and palm trees. It also boasts crystal clear waters with a wide range of marine life and extensive coral reefs（珊瑚礁）to explore.

Fenjiezhou Island

Fenjiezhou Island is also called the Sleeping Beauty Island for what it looks like from a far. The island boasts extremely clean beaches and rich marine ecological resources. It is the only site in the country that allows visitors to dive with dolphins. In addition to possessing a range of marine recreational programs, the island has the only sightseeing submarine in China.

1. Why is "Oriental Hawaii mentioned in the first paragraph?

A．To introduce diving spots in Hawaii.

B．To encourage people to travel to Hawaii.

C．To show that Sanya is such a popular resort in China.

D．To compare Hawaii and Sanya.

2. At which place can visitors dive with dolphins?

A．Wuzhizhou Island.	B．Yalong Bay.
C．Xidao Island.	D．Fenjiezhou Island.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Xidao Island is shaped like a butterfly.

B．There are lots of rocks and pebbles in Wuzhizhou Island.

C．Various marine life contribute to the beauty of Yalong Bay.

D．Visitors are allowed to explore coral reefs in Fenjiezhou Island.

【推荐1】I took down the violin I made in the past two months, and walked towards the farmland outside. The violin shined in the sunlight, and I admitted, unwillingly, that it looked good. But I knew it was a mockery of my failure to find beauty.

"What makes a violin beautiful?"

I first asked this question as a three-year-old child and now again as a teenager. When I listened to a violin for the first time, I was so astonished by its beauty that I imagined a fairy living in the wooden frame. But fairies faded when I grew older. I wanted a reasonable answer to the question.

I referred to Professor Ruan, my violin teacher, who introduced the violin to me 14 years ago. This 85-year-old man rhapsodized about the legend of Antonio Stradivari, "His violins are the most beautiful works human has ever crafted. " "Make a violin with your own hands, "Professor Ruan suggested, "when you play it, you'll know."

However, when Professor Ruan introduced to me a violin workshop, what I saw was far from my expectation. In front of me was a fat worker, shirtless and sunburned, soon to become my master. What shocked me most was that the "master" knew nearly nothing about music. His rough hands had been tending crops, not instruments, for most of his life.

Two months later, standing outside the workshop, I was disappointed. Yes, I just finished or copied a Stradivarius violin. But I didn't find beauty in it. Then I remembered Professor Ruan's words, "When you play it, you'll know." So I closed my eyes, and focused on where my fingers and strings touched, music flowed suddenly so beautifully that for a moment I doubted my own ears. Slowly I opened my eyes, and with surprise found the fairy of my childhood fantasy dancing to my music—the two-year-old daughter of the master.

Professor Ruan was right. I didn't find beauty until I played music with the violin, because beauty isn't in the instrument itself. It's just here, deep down, in ourselves.

1. After consulting Professor Ruan, what did the writer think made a violin beautiful?

A．The person who makes the violin.	B．The person who plays the violin.
C．The appearance of the violin.	D．The sound of the violin.

2. What did the writer do in the workshop during two months?

A．He listened to the legend of Antonio Stradivari

B．He taught the master knowledge of music.

C．He played music with the violin for the daughter of the master.

D．He made his own violin with the help of the master.

3. Why did the writer feel disappointed when he was outside the workshop?

A．He created an ugly-looking violin.	B．His master knew little about music.
C．He failed to find beauty in the violin.	D．He had to work in a terrible workshop.

4. The text mainly tells us that___________.

A．music brings beauty	B．beauty lies in our hearts
C．we should develop a hobby	D．teachers are important to students

【推荐2】At first, Michael Surrell didn’t see the black smoke or flames shooting from the windows of his neighbors’ home. He and his wife had just parked the car when they got a call from one of his daughters: “The house next door is on fire!” He went to investigate.

“The baby’s still in!” one of the women cried. Though the fire department had been called, Surrell, aged 64, immediately ran inside. “The baby” was 8-year-old Tiara Roberts, the woman’s granddaughter. The thick smoke burned his eyes, and made it impossible to breathe. The conditions would have been harmful to anyone, but for Surrell, who has a lung disease, they were life-threatening.

After a few minutes in the smoke-filled house, he ran outside to catch his breath. “Where is Tiara?” he asked desperately.“The second floor.” her aunt shouted back. Taking a deep breath, he went in a second time. Still unable to see, Surrell fell to his knees on the hot wood floor, feeling around for any sign of the girl.

Finally, he got Tiara who wasn’t breathing. He fought through the smoke and ran blindly into the blackness. The next thing he knew, he was at the front door, then outside. Surrell put Tiara down and started CPR. Soon Tiara opened her eyes and took a breath on her own. Their eyes met. Surrell hugged her tight and said, “Uncle’s got you.” Soon after, his throat closed off.

Surrell woke up in the hospital a couple of days later, having suffered severe burns to his windpipe and the upper portion of his lungs. As a result, he took extra medication that helped open his airways. “It’s a small price to pay,” he said. “I’d do it again in no time and won’t give it a second thought.”

1. When did Surrell first know his neighbor’s home was on fire?

A．When his daughter phoned him.	B．When he parked his car.
C．When he heard people calling for help.	D．When he saw the smoke.

2. Why did the author say the conditions were deadly to Surrell?

A．Because the smoke was too thick.

B．Because the smoke burned his eyes.

C．Because the building would fall apart.

D．Because Surrell had a lung disease.

3. What does the author think of Surrell?

A．enthusiastic	B．brave
C．energetic	D．aged

4. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．A big fire in the neighborhood.

B．A baby stuck in the burning building.

C．A man risking his life to save a girl.

D．An unexpected accident.

【推荐3】A decade ago, colored lights danced around the living room on New Year's Eve and happy music was played. Upstairs, the children were asleep. But I wasn't feeling happy. In mid-December, my husband and I had been informed that he had cancer and that he was going to die. He had less than a year left, the doctors said.

In the years since that painful season, I have come to look back upon New Year's Eve as an ending and a beginning. New Year's Eve brings a halt to the endless commitments that fill our daily lives and a chance to reflect.

New Year's Eve is full of possibility, and anticipation. What will be the surprising experiences and delightful successes in the coming year? But also, what disappointments are waiting for us in the next twelve months?

In many ways, New Year's Eve and the days that surround it are a line between past and future. That line is made up of a series of moments of transition that take us out of the old and into the new. Transition can be challenging for many of us. It's about letting go of the familiar and diving headlong （迅猛地）into the unfamiliar.

Just as, back then, I had to face letting go of the life I had led with my beloved husband and stepping into a new world as a widowed（丧偶的）mom. I find that each year I have to step out of the version of me that suited the year that is ending and ease into the version of me who will rise to the goals I am holding for myself for the year ahead.

Last year at this time, I sat in a chair in southern France and drank in the stillness and beauty of the countryside around me. The three children and I had brought into this world talked and laughed around the table beside me as we enjoyed a lunch of bread and cheese.

I was filled with a sense of joy and I had a glowing （热情洋溢的）heart that was full of hope. It was another ending and another beginning. May we all transition into the best of what lies ahead. May we all find happiness in this holiday season.

1. What made the author unhappy on New Year's Eve a decade before?

A．The pressure she faced in her work.

B．The health problem her husband faced.

C．The information received from her family.

D．The relationship between her and husband.

2. What does the underlined word "halt" in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Stop.

B．Beginning.

C．Meaning.

D．Tradition.

3. What does the author think people should do at a new year?

A．Set challenging goals for the next year.

B．Break with daily routines and form a new habit.

C．Spend more time with family members.

D．Think about the past and get ready for the future.

4. What is the author's attitude toward the future?

A．Calm.

B．Indifferent.

C．Doubtful.

D．Expectant.

5. What is the main purpose of the article?

A．To memorialize her husband.

B．To show how she got through a hard time.

C．To share her view of New Year's Eve.

D．To remind us that uncertainty is part of life.