Sophia Richardson: Both my parents are really important to me. My parents are really more than friends. They’re the people I can open up and talk to. Ta
lking to them is like talking to one of my friends. They’ve been there for me and given me good advice on a lot
of my problems.
Stacey Avnes: My Jewish big sister is important to me. Her name is Lauren. We’ve been together for two years. My mom is a single mom and she is very busy. Lauren is someone who helps me deal with all this stuff because she’s someone I can talk to. She’s like a second mom to me and also a best friend. If I have any problem, I can call her and she’ll co
me and pick me up a
nd we’ll go to a park and talk.
Jean Park: It’s my uncle who is important to me. When I’m with him, I’m grateful(感激的) for the small things—being alive and healthy; having a good family and friends. He’s also very grateful for the small things and gives back to his community(社区).
Melaku Shierfaw: My father is important to me. He came here from a rich family in Africa. But when he came, he didn’t
t
ake any money and started fresh. He showed that he could do everything by himself without the help of others and he’s successful. It shows me that I can do anything as long as I try.
Kalin Scott-Wright: My great grandmother is in charge of our whole family. She was born in 1920. I know she went through a lot in her life. She was a very strong woman and she raised my mom and took her in. She had a kind spirit and loved me and my brother. She’ll always be there for me although she’s not alive any longer.
小题1:We can infer that Sophia
.
A.is always in trouble |
B.has few friends |
C.gets along well with her parents |
D.depends too much on her parents |
小题2:What do we know about Stacey’s big sister?
A.She is very lonely. |
B.She is a single mother. |
C.She is Stacey’s only friend. |
D.She often helps Stacey. |
小题3:What does Jean’s uncle teach her?
A.To be grateful for the small things in life. |
B.To be ready to help her community. |
C.To treat others like friends. |
D.To have a good family. |
小题4: From his father, Melaku has learnt that
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A.not everyone can be successful |
B.money is not important in one’s life |
C.one should never ask others for help |
D.he can do anything as long as he tries |