Hand in hand we would walk to the bus stop. As we waited, he would play games my father used to play with me. When we returned from school, we were alone for about half an hour, unti mom was home from work. Before I did my homework, he would sit me down with three cookies and a glass of milk. Then he would prepare something for mom to cook dinner. Mom would greet us with a hug and kiss. This was our time to have some fun outside. This was my brothers time to be a kid. One Saturday in June several years later, my mother and I were at a store where the Father's Day cards were sold. I stared at the cards. Mom said, "Cindy, I know this is hard time for you No, mom. Thats not it. Why dont they have Brother's Day cards? She smiled, "Youre right, your brother has exactly been a father to you. Go ahead to choose a card I did so, and on Father's Day, my mother and I sat my brother down and gave him the card As he read it, I saw the tears in his eyes. Mom said, "Son, your father is proud of you, seeing hat he raised a good man, and that you do your best to fill his shoes. We love you, and thank you 61. who asked the brother to take on more responsibilities? A. The father. B. The mother C. He himself D. Cindy 62. What did the brother do for the whole family? O He got Cindy up for school 2 He prepared for dinner. 3 He did the dishes every day He gathered up Cindy's bo He played games with Cindy 6 He helped Cindy with her homework A.①②③④ B.①②④⑤ C.①③④⑤ D.②③⑤⑥ 63. Cindy's brother returned to be a kid when A. he played games with her at the bus stop. B they stayed home alone waiting for mom C. he offered her delicious cookies and milk. D they had fun outside afte 64. While reading the card, Cindy' s brother felt A down C. moved D. angry 65. What's the best title for the passage? A My Childhood B My Second Father C A Valuable Card D. A Careful Brother C Last night, a school night, my 1l-year-old son's baseball team played a game that lasted until 9: 30. By the time we got home and he had a quick dinner and shower, it was 10: 30-an hour and a half later than a child who gets up at 6: 30 should be going to bed. We love baseball. My son having fun, getting exercise, and learning patience, teamwork and sports spirit. But the truth is that the game also influences his sleep As parents, we want good things for our children. We want them to be healthy both in body and in mind. To this end, we look for ways to help our kids grow and develop We help them with their homework. We sign them up for dance, soccer and baseball. We encourage our kids to take honors courses(培优课程) or to have after-school jobs. And we praise them for hard- earned success and achievements However, the irony is that all of these activities and responsibilities that we are giving our children to make their lives colorful could be badly influencing their health and taking happiness away. Activities, responsibilities, and goals are good But if we want our kids to realize their full ... ...
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