He Can’s parents left home when she was only four. They only come back for the Spring Festival every year. Because she had to live with different relatives at different times, He Can went to eight different primary schools.    
“I used to complain,” she said. “But later I understood my parents. They have to go away to make a better life for us.” He Can said her frequently (频繁地) changing life also has a good side.    
“When I went to a new school, I had to try to make friends,” said He Can. “I became outgoing. Now I’m not afraid of talking to people.”    
He Can said her relatives were kind to her. They taught her how to cook and wash clothes.     
When He Can was going to start junior high school, her parents agreed to let her live out with her younger sister. She rents a house near the school. Sometimes their grandmother comes over and helps them.    
Every day, He Can gets up at 6:00 am and cooks breakfast. Then the two girls go to school. They have supper at 6:00 pm. Then He Can does chores and helps her sister take a shower. She usually goes to bed at 9:30 pm.    
Though busy, He Can is still a top student in her class. She said the secret is never to put things off until tomorrow.    
“I think my life is OK,” she said. “But if possible, I would like my parents to settle down (安顿下来) and live with us.”

1. 1.

   Why does He Can live only with her younger sister?

   1. A.
      Because their parents don’t like them.
   2. B.
      Because their parents have to work in a big city.
   3. C.
      Because they enjoy living by themselves.
   4. D.
      Because their schools are too far away from their home.
2. 2.

   Where did He Can live before she started junior high school?

   1. A.
      In her relatives’ houses.
   2. B.
      In her own house.
   3. C.
      In a house she rented.
   4. D.
      In her school.
3. 3.

   What does He Can think of changing schools so often?

   1. A.
      She hates it and complains a lot about it.
   2. B.
      She thinks it good for her growth.
   3. C.
      She enjoys it because she can make more friends.
   4. D.
      She thinks it bad for her studies.
4. 4.

   What is He Can’s secret of being top at studies though busy?

   1. A.
      She often asks her relatives for help.
   2. B.
      She exercises a lot to make herself stronger.
   3. C.
      She gives her sister some work to do.
   4. D.
      She tries to finish everything before going to bed.

       When my father was getting ready for work, our house was ruled by knocks and words．He used to come downstairs to breakfast．The morning paper lay beside his plate．He always read the “Deaths” first, and then he knocked once on the table．One of my sisters brought his bread, already buttered for him．Usually he said nothing, but once I heard him say, “I love you very much, Edith．I would love more if you buttered my bread on both sides．” He read the paper all through breakfast．Two knocks on the table meant “I am ready for my tea．” If a single knock followed that meant, “More bread, please．”

       After breakfast he said, “Boots．” The paper was spread（展开） for him over the back of an arm-chair．Yesterday’s paper was put on the chair for his feet, and his boots were brought to him, freshly cleaned．He read standing at the same time putting on his boots．With one boot finished he said, “Bus．” At that point one of the girls went outside to the garden gate and waited there．Her job was to stop a bus when it came．It came early sometimes and it had to wait for my father．“Overcoat, hat．” One of my sisters had already brushed his overcoat．Now she held it open for him．Another girl came with his hat, nicely brushed．“Handkerchief, pipe（烟斗）．” They were brought and put, with his tobacco（烟草）, into his pocket．He looked out of the window and said either “Walking stick” or “Umbrella”．It was handed to him．Ready now, he was still reading the paper．He didn’t put it down until he heard the shout “Bus coming!” Then he kissed my mother and went out．The girls breathed freely．

How lucky a man was to have a wife and five daughters at home!

68．When the father made the first knock, he meant _______．

       A．he had begun to read the morning newspaper

       B．he was made to feel sad by the” Deaths” news

       C．he would start to read the other parts of the paper

       D．his breakfast should begin

69．What does “Edith” mean?

       A．A kind of bread．          B．One of the writer’s sisters．

       C．The writer．           D．The writer’s mother．

70．All the daughters were quite busy in the morning because _______．

       A．their father never helped them

       B．their father always gave different instructions at the same time

       C．each of them had to start and finish her job just on time

       D．they were not clever or quick enough to do their jobs

71．What was the father’s favorite?

       A．Reading newspaper．     B．Having bread buttered on both sides．

       C．Giving instructions．      D．Being clean and tidy．

When my father was getting ready for work, our house was ruled by knocks and words.He used to come downstairs to breakfast.The morning paper lay beside his plate.He always read the “Deaths” first, and then he knocked once on the table.One of my sisters brought his bread, already buttered for him.Usually he said nothing, but once I heard him say, “I love you very much, Edith.I would love more if you buttered my bread on both sides.” He read the paper all through breakfast.Two knocks on the table meant “I am ready for my tea.” If a single knock followed that meant, “More bread, please.”
After breakfast he said, “Boots.” The paper was spread（展开） for him over the back of an arm-chair.Yesterday’s paper was put on the chair for his feet, and his boots were brought to him, freshly cleaned.He read standing at the same time putting on his boots.With one boot finished he said, “Bus.” At that point one of the girls went outside to the garden gate and waited there.Her job was to stop a bus when it came.It came early sometimes and it had to wait for my father.“Overcoat, hat.” One of my sisters had already brushed his overcoat.Now she held it open for him.Another girl came with his hat, nicely brushed.“Handkerchief, pipe（烟斗）.” They were brought and put, with his tobacco（烟草）, into his pocket.He looked out of the window and said either “Walking stick” or “Umbrella”.It was handed to him.Ready now, he was still reading the paper.He didn’t put it down until he heard the shout “Bus coming!” Then he kissed my mother and went out.The girls breathed freely.
How lucky a man was to have a wife and five daughters at home!

1. 1.

   When the father made the first knock, he meant _______.
   

   1. A.
      he had begun to read the morning newspaper
   2. B.
      he was made to feel sad by the” Deaths” news
   3. C.
      he would start to read the other parts of the paper
   4. D.
      his breakfast should begin
2. 2.

   What does “Edith” mean?
   

   1. A.
      A kind of bread.         
   2. B.
      One of the writer’s sisters.
   3. C.
      The writer.          
   4. D.
      The writer’s mother.
3. 3.

   All the daughters were quite busy in the morning because _______.
   

   1. A.
      their father never helped them
   2. B.
      their father always gave different instructions at the same time
   3. C.
      each of them had to start and finish her job just on time
   4. D.
      they were not clever or quick enough to do their jobs
4. 4.

   What was the father’s favorite?
   

   1. A.
      Reading newspaper.    
   2. B.
      Having bread buttered on both sides.
   3. C.
      Giving instructions.     
   4. D.
      Being clean and tidy.

D

       When my father was getting ready for work, our house was ruled by knocks and words．He used to come downstairs to breakfast．The morning paper lay beside his plate．He always read the “Deaths” first, and then he knocked once on the table．One of my sisters brought his bread, already buttered for him．Usually he said nothing, but once I heard him say, “I love you very much, Edith．I would love more if you buttered my bread on both sides．” He read the paper all through breakfast．Two knocks on the table meant “I am ready for my tea．” If a single knock followed that meant, “More bread, please．”

       After breakfast he said, “Boots．” The paper was spread（展开） for him over the back of an arm-chair．Yesterday’s paper was put on the chair for his feet, and his boots were brought to him, freshly cleaned．He read standing at the same time putting on his boots．With one boot finished he said, “Bus．” At that point one of the girls went outside to the garden gate and waited there．Her job was to stop a bus when it came．It came early sometimes and it had to wait for my father．“Overcoat, hat．” One of my sisters had already brushed his overcoat．Now she held it open for him．Another girl came with his hat, nicely brushed．“Handkerchief, pipe（烟斗）．” They were brought and put, with his tobacco（烟草）, into his pocket．He looked out of the window and said either “Walking stick” or “Umbrella”．It was handed to him．Ready now, he was still reading the paper．He didn’t put it down until he heard the shout “Bus coming!” Then he kissed my mother and went out．The girls breathed freely．

How lucky a man was to have a wife and five daughters at home!

68．When the father made the first knock, he meant _______．

       A．he had begun to read the morning newspaper

       B．he was made to feel sad by the” Deaths” news

       C．he would start to read the other parts of the paper

       D．his breakfast should begin

69．What does “Edith” mean?

       A．A kind of bread．          B．One of the writer’s sisters．

       C．The writer．           D．The writer’s mother．

70．All the daughters were quite busy in the morning because _______．

       A．their father never helped them

       B．their father always gave different instructions at the same time

       C．each of them had to start and finish her job just on time

       D．they were not clever or quick enough to do their jobs

71．What was the father’s favorite?

       A．Reading newspaper．     B．Having bread buttered on both sides．

       C．Giving instructions．      D．Being clean and tidy．