（Vicky Wang, Hong Kong）

　　“It’s really strange—we’re in the middle of one of the biggest cities in the world, but in these hutongs it feels as if we’re in a village in the countryside. There are lots of trees everywhere, and all the buildings are only one or two storeys high. Also, there aren’t many cars in the hutongs, so they are quite quiet—very different from the streets in the centre of Hong Kong! It’s nice to stroll around here and stop for a drink in one of the little cafes or bars by the lakes.”

　　（Ted Watson, Canada）

　　“When you visit the modern parts of Beijing-with the wide roads, tall, concrete and glass buildings, and neon lights（霓虹灯）, you can imagine that you are almost anywhere in the world. It’s the old hutongs, temples and palaces that are really interesting and beautiful. It’s a shame that so little of the old city remains. I’ve taken lots of photographs while I’ve been here. The next time I come back here, I don’t know how much of old Beijing will be left.”

　　（Yu Lou, Shanghai）

　　“I don’t see what’s so interesting about these hutongs. The streets are too narrow－I couldn’t drive my Mercedes down them. And most of the houses are old and dirty. China should have a modern capital city that we can all be proud of. Let’s get rid of these hutongs and replace them with modern offices and flats! ”

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Crazy is our new normal. With two teenage boys and three little boys, our family is restless- to the baseball field, track field (田径场) and piano lessons. Even though we've limited（限制） each boy's activities and try our best to spare some time for the family, it seems that we're always in a hurry.

"Accept it. Roll with it," my husband, Lonny, says, "It's going to be like this for a while."

He is right. It's likely that life will continue to go forward before it slows down. But I remembered the peaceful, quiet days that our family used to enjoy. I missed long walks through the park when we held the boys' little hands. I wished for lazy Saturday afternoons under the tree in our backyard. I wanted to go back a few years, when busyness was the exception and not the rule（惯例）．

One night, after a particularly ful day and evening games, our family gathered on the porch (门廊) for ice cream. Two parents, two teens, and three small boys sat on one old swing and a couple of rocking chairs. We were together, in one place, for a short period of time.

The moon was full. The Mississippi River, flowing past our home, was smooth as glass. I put my own arms around the son who sat on my lap and breathed in deeply his little-boy smell -dirt and sweat. My heart was peaceful and satisfied.

I realized that though crazy is our new normal, happiness is as usual. They may look different from before, but they are still there - even if they're in the form of a single moment on the porch. Maybe I just need the eyes to see.

1.What does the writer mainly talk about?

A．Her tiredness of her busy life.

B．Her family's struggle for a better life.

C．Her new feelings about the present life.

D．The pleasure of staying with her children.

2.Which of the following could best describe the writer's present life?

A．Busy and boring.                        B．Busy but happy.

C．Crazy and terrible.                       D．Normal but exciting.

3.Which of the following is NOT true?

A．The writer has five sons.

B．There is at least one child learning to play the piano.

C．The husband likes the present life.

D．The writer used to live a peaceful and quiet life.

4.Which of the following might the writer agree to?

A．Happiness is everywhere, but we have to discover it.

B．Life is nothing but sadness, busyness and hurry.

C．Parents should do more for their kids' better life.

D．Life in the countryside is attractive, wonderful, and sweet.