题型:阅读选择 题类:模拟题 难易度:困难
浙江省湖州市吴兴区2021年初中英语学业水平模拟监测试卷
Why do only famous people have biographies (传记)? This is the question two young sisters, 7-year-old Aishvarya, and 11-year-old Vaishali, asked their parents. They were reading biographies in school and realized they knew more about Beyonce than about their own grandparents. So they decided to do something.
They created "Grand Stories", a workbook that helps grandchildren learn about their grandparents. Through answering guided questions and telling stories, Grand Stories help families learn more about each other.
This family had come from India to the US, and all four grandparents live far away. Through modern technology and some family visits, the girls know their grandparents—but they want more. Where did they go to school? How did they meet, get married, and raise families? What were their stories? These reflect the "Do you know" questions in the workbook to study how much people know about their family history.
The sisters asked their own grandparents to talk about their stories. The grandfather, who is a quiet person, didn't share much during the interview. But then he stayed up all night writing his biography. When the father looked through the biography, he realized there was so much he'd never known about his own father! Through these stories the father felt closer to his own family.
What the two sisters discovered is how much we depend on knowing our family stories to understand who we are in the world. These stories are important for young children growing up, as well as our becoming parents and grandparents. "Grand Stories" is a great way to start these conversations. Whether you're 7 or 70, it's never too early or too late to start sharing family stories.
A Lost: I lost my baseball. I must find it . E - mail me at Sally@gfimail. com. | B Found: Is that your football? My phone number is 486 - 3698. Call me. Bob |
C Lost: I lost my schoolbag. It's pink. Please call Lisa. Phone number:476 -6969 Lisa | D Found: Is that your English book? Please come to classroom 802 and ask the teacher Mrs. Li for it. Tony |
Hi, Martin How are you all? You know I'm going to China soon for a two- week holiday and I'm really looking forward to seeing you. I would like to see some famous places, like Beijing and Suzhou. It's better to learn some history and culture about China during the trip. Please give me some advice so that I can have a perfect holiday. Lots of love, Linda |
Hi, Linda What good news! At last you are coming to visit us in China. I know you are really interested in Chinese history and culture, so I suggest that we visit Xi' an. It's a city with a long history. If we go there, we will get the chance to see the Terracotta Army. It's called the eighth wonder of the world. We can ride bikes around the old city wall. In order to protect the city, Ancient Chinese people started to build it in Ming Dynasty. Grand Tang Dynasty Ever- bright City is a must to go. We can see fantastic shows and taste delicious food there. Xi' an is also a modern city and there are many other interesting places there. I believe we will have fun by taking a city walk there. Love, Martin |
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