4 . I did return to college. But the pressure of a full-time job and college classes was hard to bear.

One Friday afternoon, a co-worker asked about my weekend plans. I tried to avoid these conversations because I had no money and schoolwork was demanding. To prevent any further conversation, I said, “Oh, I am taking a mini vacation, just a little weekend holiday.” There was surprise but no further conversation.

“What a cheat I am,” I thought. “And they will want details on Monday. It will just stress me more when they all find out that I lied.”

On the long drive home from work, I made a plan. I could pretend I was on vacation and never go anywhere. At home, I pulled down all the shades, checked my messages and shut off the phone. Then I jumped in the shower and put on sweats. With some snacks in my easy reach, I took out three books that I had been anxious to read for the past months. “Well, I am on vacation. This can be my imaginary holiday. I will check in with the world on Monday morning,” I said to myself. Then I cracked open the first book. By Sunday evening, I was well into the third book.

When the alarm went off on Monday morning, I dressed, had breakfast and went to work. I was busy when several co-workers came by. “Wow,” they said, “you must have had a great vacation. You look so rested.” It wasn’t until then that I realized I wasn't stressed anymore.

“Maybe,” I told them, “it was just an imaginary holiday.” They laughed and went off to their desks.

I did graduate from college eventually and got a job with some paid vacation. But I still take imaginary holidays where I turn off the phone and electronics, tell everyone that I will be “away” and spend a weekend reading.

I have decided that imaginary holidays are one way I can take care of myself. Perhaps that was part of my college education.

1. How did the author feel when talking about weekend plans?

A．Grateful.

B．Surprised.

C．Excited.

D．Embarrassed.

2. What did the author do that weekend?

A．She went on a mini vacation.	B．She buried herself in reading.
C．She checked in with the world.	D．She took a virtual trip overseas.

3. How did the author feel on Monday morning finally?

A．Tired.

B．Refreshed.

C．Stressed.

D．Imaginative.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．An imaginary holiday	B．My college education
C．An embarrassing experience	D．The importance of vacation

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Oktoberfest is a German tradition     1     (know) around the world for its beer, delicious food, and celebration of German culture. It’s a chance to put aside differences, raise a glass, and shout, “Prost!” (“Cheers!” in German)

Given the name, one would think that it would also be a chance to celebrate the great month of October. That’s right—the majority of Oktoberfest takes place in September. The entire festival runs 16-18 days, depending     2     the year. However, when Oktoberfest began in 1810, it took place     3     (entire) in October, from the 12th to the 17th.

The first Oktoberfest was a celebration of the     4     (marry) between Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. It lasted five days, during which the citizens of Munich     5     (invite) to eat and drink to their hearts’ content while     6     (listen) to live music and watching parades. The party ended with a horse race at the edge of town.

It was     7     a success that people thought this celebration should become an annual festival, complete with attractions     8     made the first so enjoyable. As the festival     9     (get) longer, the starting dates were moved into September because the days were longer and the weather was     10     (warm). Visitors could stay out later to enjoy the gardens and the famous fields which made up the festival grounds without getting chilly.