1 . Many of our family traditions centered around food. We’d gather in the kitchen for every birthday and holiday and enjoy delicious food. My grandparents always held Christmas dinner, which included chicken cacciatore, sausage, meatballs and salad. But right before we sat down to eat, my grandmother would pull me aside to show me the dish she made just for me: fresh pasta (意大利面) with tomato sauce.
It was a simple dish, but to me it was warm food that filled me with happiness. But more than that, it made me feel like I belonged. I was a shy kid and, in many situations, I felt ignored. And here was my grandmother, showing me that I mattered.
Years went by; I moved away and got married. I’d visit throughout the years and my grandmother would serve up a plate of pasta.
When my daughter was born in 2020, for the first time in my life I wasn’t about to make the trip back home for Christmas. I cooked my family’s traditional foods and my husband and I had a big meal that included, of course, fresh pasta. I had a video call with my grandmother and showed her the pasta. Shortly after the holidays she passed away unexpectedly.
It seemed so unfair that my grandmother passed away soon after I became a parent. I’d hold my daughter and think about how I could tell her what an amazing great-grandmother she had.
In my sadness I came to an answer: food. Late at night after my daughter had gone to bed, I’d go to the kitchen and learn how to make fresh pasta, cooking my grandmother’s recipes. Before long I started experimenting, making a bit changes to classic recipes. When my daughter got a little older, I began making special dishes for her with my grandmother’s flavors in mind.
I know that no matter how hard I try, my daughter will never have a bowl pasta with sauce exactly like the ones my grandmother would make for me. While that makes me sad, she’ll still get to have my pasta sauce. I know there’re two things she’ll never lack for in this life: pasta and love.
1. What did the author say about her grandmother’s homemade pasta?| A．It was a special birthday gift for her. | B．It brought her a sense of belonging. |
| C．It was loved by every family member. | D．It took a lot of time and energy to prepare. |
| A．She didn’t share pasta with her husband. |
| B．She didn’t give her grandmother a call. |
| C．She didn’t prepare many traditional family foods. |
| D．She didn’t have a chance to eat her grandmother’s pasta. |
| A．To honour her grandmother. | B．To give her daughter a surprise. |
| C．To meet her grandmother’s wish. | D．To be a role model for her daughter. |
| A．It isn’t easy to make. | B．It isn’t to her daughter’s liking. |
| C．It tastes exactly the same as her grandmother’s. | D．It shows her love for her daughter. |
| A．Different types of pasta | B．The origin of pasta |
| C．Love through pasta | D．Pasta for Christmas |
2 . There were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved.
I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.
It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight. Immediately I came alive; I decided to wave back.
From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the wastebasket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.
The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the people all around me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug. I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car.
I looked forward to the return journey.
1. The author expected the train trip to be .| A．adventurous | B．pleasant | C．exciting | D．boring |
| A．The friendly country people. | B．The mountains along the way. |
| C．The crowds of people in the streets. | D．The simple lunch served on the train. |
| A．choose | B．enjoy | C．prepare for | D．carry on |
| A．Johore Baru. | B．The Causeway. | C．Butterworth. | D．Singapore. |
| A．Comfort in traveling by train. | B．Pleasure of living in the country. |
| C．Reading gives people delight. | D．Smiles brighten people up. |
3 . Work-study Program
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Advantages
·Work experience: Last year, more than 1, 400 positions were available across all departments. The jobs vary from one department to the next, and in most cases, participants find a position in their chosen field.
·Money: During the regular academic year (September to April), you can work part-time and earn $3, 200--sometimes more -- while you take courses! During the summer time, you work full-time and can earn around $6, 000 over 18 weeks.
·Easy access: Applying for the program is easy. There is no need for face-to-face interview. All the forms you need are online; just fill in the forms and email us; we accept no letter or phone application!
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At the University of Ottawa, it is not necessary to receive government assistance to qualify for our Work Study Program. You simply need to demonstrate financial need.
You could have one of these great Work-study jobs:
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1. How can students apply for a working position?| A．By letter |
| B．By phone |
| C．In person |
| D．Via the Internet |
| A．get some government assistance first |
| B．prove your financial need. |
| C．perform well in your studies. |
| D．have much working experience. |
| A．The students who want to focus on study. |
| B．The students who are interested in computing. |
| C．The students who need money to cover their schooling. |
| D．The students who have graduated from the university. |
| A．killed | B．killing | C．be killed | D．kill |
| A．transferred | B．transformed | C．translated | D．transported |
1.对Peter的到来表示欢迎；
2.京剧的简单介绍（历史、特点、经典曲目等）；
3.给Peter一些来京旅行建议，并表达祝愿。
注意：
(1)词数不少于100；
(2)可适当加入相关细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
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Looking forward to your early arrival.
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| A．addicted | B．devoted | C．scared | D．concerned |
| A．who | B．where | C．that | D．which |
| A．came about; being damaged | B．came up with; being damaged |
| C．put up with; damaging | D．put forward; damaging |
| A．abroad, aboard | B．board, broad | C．aboard, board | D．aboard, abroad |
