C

“Did you go skating a lot last year?” I asked. Jen shook her head and looked at me. Finally she said, “On Thanksgiving, Mom and I always went to visit some friends who lived on a farm. I especially loved seeing their big turkeys.”

Until then, I didn’t think about how Jen felt. She had a new stepfather (继父) and stepbrother, and had a new town and home, too. Jen and her mom used to live near a lake where Dad and I went every summer, and she had to move up north with us. She had more changes than me.

Jen seemed sad, so I was busy thinking of some ways to cheer her up on Thanksgiving. I told her my plan and she was excited. First we made a huge snowball, and then a small snowball. Then we built a wall behind the big snowball as a tail. Jen mixed some food coloring with water, saying, “We can spray (喷) colors on the tail.” Our snow turkey had a red, blue, green, and yellow tail. We were so busy that we didn’t notice our parents come outside. Dad found a hat for the snow turkey, and Mom wrapped her scarf around its neck.

“Thanks for cheering Jen up,” Mom said. “You’re a good brother, and you always come up with great ideas.’’ A happy feeling spread through me. I began to understand how much she cared about everyone in our new family.

( )29. What did Jen do on Thanksgiving in the past?

A. She went skating with her friends.

B. She went to the farm with her mother.

C. She stayed at home with her mother.

D. She made snow turkeys with her mother.

( )30. What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A. Jen lived near a lake in the past.

B. The writer was Jen’s stepfather.

C. Jen moved up north for studying.

D. The writer just moved out of his old house.

( )31. How many people are there in Jen’s new family?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.

D

If you are into music festivals, then you have probably heard of the Bestival. It takes place every September on the Isle of Wight, the UK. As it is at the end of summer, people think it’s their last chance to go to a festival and have fun before going back to boring work during a year.

The dream begins as soon as you start traveling to the island. In order to get to the campsite of the Bestival, you have to take the ferry (渡轮). The ferry is full of happy festival lovers who are ready to take part in the fantastic music party. After you arrive at the campsite, you can put your tent up. The atmosphere of excitement there will make you want to discover this magical land of music. There people talk with each other openly. They are not that cold like those you meet in your daily life.

It lasts for four days. During that time you forget all your worries and problems, just like a dream. And it is really hard for you to come back to “reality” (现实) after that.

It seems that it is this kind of music event that makes people gather together. It gives people a real sense of unity. Moreover, in the real world, people usually forget about their creativity. In fact, that is what best represents (代表) man’s ability and makes people happy. I took part in the Bestival with my friends the year before last. It was so exciting and we all lost ourselves in the beautiful music. We are family sung by Sister Sledge was my favorite. I’m really looking forward to joining in it for a second time.

( )32. Where do people enjoy the music at the Bestival?

A. On the island. B. On the ferry.

C. In the hotel. D. In the sea.

( )33. What does the writer think of the people at the Bestival?

A. Crazy. B. Friendly.

C. Cool. D. Patient.

( )34. Why does the writer say being at the Bestival is a dream?

A. Because people can enjoy music there.

B. Because people can get away from work.

C. Because people can play music there.

D. Because people can forget their problems.

( )35. According to the passage, what kind of ability can people show at the Bestival?

A. Teamwork. B. Creativity.

C. Imagination. D. Understanding.