1. Why does the girl want a baby brother?
| A．To please her dad. |
| B．To enjoy being a big sister. |
| C．To raise ‘animals together with him. |
| A．Keep a dog. | B．Get a cute cat. | C．Look after her brother. |
1. What happened at the man’s dinner with his host family?
| A．He forgot to introduce himself. |
| B．He called the host by the wrong name. |
| C．He whispered to someone. |
| A．He apologized for his behavior. |
| B．He said nothing about it. |
| C．He made a joke of himself. |
| A．Helpful. | B．Embarrassed. | C．Grateful. |
| A．Repair the tap. | B．Fix his brother’s car. | C．Ring his father. |
I live with my grandmother in Bentong, while my parents live and work in Kuala Lumpur. They usually come home to see us once or twice a month. If they manage to get away, it will be on the weekend, usually arriving very late on Friday night. Everyone has a favorite day, and my favorite day happens to be at the end of the week. So, Saturday is my favorite day of the week for that is the day when I get to see my parents.
It is a joyful feeling just to know that my parents are in the house and sleeping in their room. Early in the morning, I wake up cold, feeling my parents warm body across the bed. I know that my father will be very tired, after driving all the way home after a demanding day at work. So, I keep very quiet, allowing them to get all the rest they need. My mother usually wakes up first. “Where is my big girl?” is her usual greeting, followed by warm hugs and kisses. I will make her a cup of black coffee, just the way she likes it, and we will sit on the balcony, sharing our experiences since we last met. This is my favorite part of the day, pouring out my heart to my mum, my closest confidante.
When my father finally wakes up, we go out for breakfast. It is usually dim sum (点心), my father’s favorite breakfast food. This is a joyful family time. My father’s jokes never fail to make us roar with laughter. Sometimes, my grandmother will tell my parents the news concerning our other relatives, including their illnesses or bad behavior. My father will comfort her and try to encourage her to be patient and happy. When my grandmother gets into this mood, I would be upset inside because I wonder whether she will mention my misdeeds. Fortunately, my parents are both understanding, and try to keep our breakfast a light-hearted occasion.
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In the afternoon, we often go to the supermarket to buy household necessities.
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Actually, nothing very exciting happens on Saturdays when my parents come home.
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5 . Every year Mother arranged family reunions. When the whole family travelled around and stayed together, she lit the candles and said, “It is wonderful to have you here. I want you to remember that you must be good to each other. You must take care of one another in times of need. Wherever I am, I’ll have my eye on you.” I believed her.
Mother died when she was 84. After the funeral, the four of us children made a promise to continue the tradition of the reunion. The next year my husband and I decided to arrange for our first reunion. I hoped the rest of the family would agree. Although we were close, we had our troubles. I was especially worried about my brother’s wife, Gina. She was on the sensitive side and after a misunderstanding, we never spoke again.
Then, to my surprise, Gina called. She and my brother would be arriving in New York a day early to attend a meeting. “Can you join us in the city for dinner?” she asked. I thought about all the last-minute errands (差事) I had to do and said, “I don’t have time.” Gina hung up. As usual, she had taken my refusal personally.
That night I couldn’t sleep. I thought of Mother’s speech: “You must be good to each other … You must take care of one another.” I called Gina first thing the next morning. “I’m sorry I couldn’t make it to dinner,” I said. “I am really looking forward to seeing you.”
“Me too,” she admitted. It was a start.
The reunion turned out to be happy for everyone. Gina and I made up, and sat next to each other and talked a lot.
1. Why did Mother make the tradition of the reunion?| A．It was a symbol of a big family. |
| B．It could make family members closer. |
| C．She hoped the family could remember her. |
| D．She wanted a generous dinner with family. |
| A．By staying up late with her. | B．By inviting her to have dinner. |
| C．By thinking about Mom’s words. | D．By explaining to Gina sincerely. |
| A．It was totally a success. | B．Everyone but Gina attended it. |
| C．The author had quarreled with Gina. | D．It was finally held by Gina and her husband. |
