Question

I was born in Damyang, a beautiful place known for its bamboo forests in Korea. I spent much time in the forests painting pictures of the bamboo. Painting is one of my talents. I lived there until last year when my family moved to New York. My mother, a scientist, was asked to come work here.

“There are no bamboo forests,”I said , “there is nothing to paint in New York.” “Don’t worry, my dear daughter. You will find many things to see and paint there,” said my mother . “I will miss home,” I said. “Then you can paint pictures of your favorite places. They will make you feel at home,” she said. So when we moved, I brought my forest paintings with me.

New York was not easy at first. I missed home a lot. Yet when I looked at my paintings of bamboo, I felt much better. I soon found friends at school too. They also like painting, and we now paint in a group after school.

Last month, we had a new neighbor, Varvara, an old lady who moved from Russia, to be closer to her daughter. She was sad to leave her home. My mother and I often visited her. She told us her homesickness and everything about her hometown Vyborg. I could picture her home in my head.

Varvara missed her home so much that she became ill. I worried about her and I wanted to do something for her. I had ever been in her situation before . At least , I had my forest paintings of home. However, she didn’t even have that . Unless...

A few days later, I met Varvara on the stairs. She looked better but still sad. I gave her my gift: a painting of Vyborg. I had painted it from her memories.

She began to cry as she saw the painting. At first , I was worried that she didn’t like it. Later, she told me that those were tears of joy. I knew just how she felt-wherever you go , hometown is always with you.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1.Why did the writer bring the forest paintings?

A.Because she would give up painting. B.Because there was no bamboo in New York.

C.Because the paintings were a comfort to her. D.Because she wanted to give her neighbors presents.

2.Which of the following pictures my be the gift to the old lady?

A. B. C. D.

3.What can we infer（推断）from the passage?

A.The writer had been to Vyborg before. B.The writer didn’t like the life in New York.

C.Varvara’s daughter might work in New York. D.Varvara wouldn’t miss her hometown any more.

4.What is the writer like according to the passage?

A.Talented and caring. B.Quiet and easy-going

C.Outgoing and talkative. D.Brave and warm-hearted.

5.Which is the best title for this passage?

A.Life in New York. B.Tears of homesickness.

C.A neighbor from Vyborg. D.Painting from memory.

Answer 1