On my eighth birthday, Dad bought me an accordion(手风琴） and said excitedly, "Once you learn to play, it’ll stay with you for life." But I didn’t want to play it. Ijust wanted to play games, But Dad asked me to take accordion lessons.
One day, I found a box in a corner. When I opened it, I saw a beautiful violin. "You’re your father’s," Mum said. "His parents bought it for him. I guess he got too busy on the farm to learn to play it."
I had to practice half an hour every day, and every day I tried to get out of it. But Dad didn’t allow. I asked why. He answered, "Because you can bring people joy. You can touch their hearts." He added softly, "Someday you’ll have the chance I never had: you’ll play beautiful music for your family. And you’ll understand why you’ve worked so hard." I was speechless.
The lessons stopped after I finished high school. When I grew up, I got married and moved into a new house. I put the accordion in the attic（阁楼）.
One afternoon, my two children found the accordion by accident (偶然). They got very excited. "Play it. Play it," they laughed and said. I started to play some simple songs. I was surprised I could still remember them. Soon the kids were dancing. Even my wife was laughing and clapping to the beat.
At that moment, my father’s words came back to me, "Someday you’ll have the chance I never had. And you’ll understand." I finally knew why Dad had asked me to practice hard. Dad never learnt to play his violin. But I told my family, "This is my father’s music."
【小题1】My father didn’t learn to play his violin when he was young because _______.

Welcome to Phillip Island Nature Park and the penguin Parade(企鹅列队). You will see the world’s smallest penguins— the little penguins appearing from the ocean and crossing the beach to their home in line. It's a natural experience. Remember the Little penguins are wild. You are a visitor to their home.
Making the most of your visit
Here are some helpful hints(提示) ：
●The Penguins Parade last 50 minutes from the time penguins first cross the beach.
●Dress in warm clothes, for the Paradeis in the open air on the beach.
●It is best to get down to the beach at least 15 minutest before the parade begins.
Protecting the Penguins
We do have some simple rules—designed to protect the penguins and make your visit more enjoyable.
●Photography—including video cameral is not allowed. Photography during the Parades. Make sure that your cameral is placed inside your bag, or in a bag provided, before walking down to the beach, Photographs can be bought at proper price in the gift shop.
●Smoking is not allowed anywhere.
●And remember, the penguins are wild birds so please don't try to touch them.
【小题1】During the Penguin Parade, people________.
A. are allowed to smoke
B had better wear warm clothes.
C. have to hand in their bags
D. Can take photos of the penguins
【小题2】Which of the following statements is WRONG?

    It is very important to stay healthy. I have a neighbor. She is an old lady. She can do all the housework,   16   newspapers, watch TV and search on the Internet to learn something new. I often see   17   do taijiquan in the morning and dance in the evening. She looks young and beautiful   18   she is over seventy. Last week a reporter from a magazine interviewed her and asked   19   she kept so young and healthy. She replied with a smile:

    I have a secret of staying young and healthy. It is quite   20  . Keep your mind active, take an interest in the world   21   you, and learn at least one new thing every day. Try to do different kinds of housework and do sports as   22   as you can. Don’t think you are too old to go back to   23   . I know a man who entered a medical college when he was 70 years old. He studied there for 6 years and now he is a doctor. Another man went to a tennis school at the age of 71 and now he is good at   24   tennis. Some people may say staying young is easy only for those who live in the future. In fact, no matter how old you are, you can make it.

    Please tell the story to your family. It would be a good start to   25   the lady’s example. I hope all people will stay young and healthy.

1.A. look              B. read            C. see             D. watch

2.A. her           B. him                 C. other           D. others

3.A. than              B. since           C. though          D. because

4.A. what              B. why             C. who             D. how

5.A. early             B. dear            C. easy            D. late

6.A. under             B. around          C. above           D. between

7.A. soon              B. busily          C. hardly          D. often

8.A. place             B. song            C. school          D. dance

9.A. buying            B. losing          C. sending         D. playing

10.A. follow           B. give            C. make            D. bring