1 .

A．They don’t need a new apartment.

B．Rachel’s neighborhood is too far away.

C．She hopes to buy a new apartment as soon as possible.

D．They can’t afford an apartment in Rachel’s neighborhood.

2 . Making great memories in US neighborhoods

Sometimes, we remember our childhood neighborhood just as well, or even better than, our childhood homes. For both children and adults, neighborhoods are a place to play, learn, and make memories.

In the majority of US suburbs, almost everyone knows each other on the block. Coming home together on the bus is usually just the beginning of neighboring children spending time together. Whether it’s playing soccer or chasing each other around on bikes, kids often take advantage of the daylight to get some fresh air outside. When it’s hot, children can jump in a pool together. And when it’s cold, they can have a snowball fight with one another.

Adults also take advantage of living in a community by befriending their neighbors. It’s convenient for neighbors to become friends, considering that they live so close together. Neighbors are often the ones to babysit or dog-sit for each other.

If someone holds a party, neighbors might lend some space for guests to park their cars in. And if the postman or woman mixes up the mail, neighbors are are more than happy to return it back to its rightful owner. Having kind and caring neighbors can make a world of difference in how a person views their home. To some people, a home may not be just the house they live in, but also the community they’re a part of.

Besides from helping each other out, neighbors often get together for block parties. Block parties usually occur in the summer, when the weather is warm, and the sun stays out late. Kids can play games, and adults bring delicious treats and socialize. There are even some occasions(场合) when local firefighters will bring their fire trucks to the party.

Neighborhoods, just like homes, come in all different shapes and sizes. Some neighborhoods may contain over 100 people, while others may only have a few people. But whatever the size, neighborhoods can be a powerful and memorable part of our lives, filled with neighbors we’ll always remember.

1. What do children usually do with their neighbors, according to Paragraph 2?

A．Play together outside.	B．Do volunteer work.
C．Walk dogs together.	D．Study in groups.

2. How would the author probably describe the relationship between neighbors in US suburbs?

A．Serious.

B．Friendly.

C．Troubled.

D．Cold.

3. What can we learn about block parties?

A．They’re held regularly throughout the year.

B．They’re mainly held to welcome new neighbors.

C．Fire trucks are always brought to the parties.

D．They’re good places to socialize at.

4. The author wrote this article mainly to ________.

A．introduce the daily life of US children.

B．compare communities in the US and China.

C．explain why neighborhoods can be important to Americans.

D．share the good memories of her childhood neighborhood.