Question

Four years ago, I, a 17-year-old girl, arrived at Wellesley College. I cried when my parents dropped me off in my dormitory (宿舍). I thought to myself, “This is what loneliness feels like.” Just at that time, I had forgotten how excited I was for college.

Four years has nearly passed, I am now 21 years old, just two months from graduating from college. Once again, I have reached a critical juncture (緊要關頭) in my life where I am going to be alone in a new way.

In four years, I have experienced a lot, happy time, sad moment and ordinary days. How grateful I am for the ones who have shown me the way and taught me to be strong when I felt hopeless. How lucky I am to know that I have a home to return to, a home where chaos (混亂) and arguments may occur, but where I still feel safe. A place where I am loved unconditionally, regardless of my mistakes.

Tomorrow, my mother turns 50. It is because of my mother that I’ve learned to love myself, to respect myself, and above all, to be a good person. It is because of her that even throughout all of my hardships and struggles, I have known that giving up is not and will not ever be a choice. It is because of her that I have truly learned the lesson that age is only a number, and what matters is your spirit and character.

My mother and I have sometimes clashed (沖突) head. She is the strongest person I know, the person who I disagree most. She has told me that I am the only person that is responsible for my life. But today I have to tell her that she has been wrong.

She doesn’t realize that there is another person who will never leave me. There’s another person who will always there for me and who will love me forever. That person is her. She is the first person I will call when I am sad, in trouble, or feeling blue. She will never lie to me to spare my feelings (不使我傷心).

I have come so far these fast four years. I still have a long life to live. A life that I hope will be full of adventure, success, and happiness. Although my mum was right when telling me that I am the only one responsible for what happens in my life. Mom, you’ve helped me so far. You are my hero. One day I hope to be like you.

1.When arriving at the dormitory, the writer said she had forgotten .

A. the loneliness that she had

B. the suggestions that her mother once gave her

C. all of the argument between her and her family members

D. the excitement for entering college

2.What did the writer’s mother NOT teach her?

A. Loving herself.

B. Respecting herself.

C. Being a good person.

D. Giving up when meeting trouble.

3.What does the underlined expression “another person” refer to (指代)?

A. The writer herself.

B. The writer’s father.

C. The writer’s mother.

D. The writer’s brother.

4.When did the writer write this passage?

A. When the writer was 17 years old.

B. After the writer graduated from college.

C. The day before the writer’s mother turned 50.

D. Four years ago when the writer was a college student.

Answer 1