The other day my daughter finally had a day off work. We decided to go out in the 16 for the time, together! It was an enjoyable experience. Then a surprising thing happened. She turned and asked, “Hey, Dad, can I 17 the boat?” I had a look of fear in my eyes 18 the boat can be driven at a very high speed and can be turned over very quickly. However, I gave the driving seat to her and began 19 her how to properly control the boat. I told her to remain calm as I had completely believed in her.
It can be both frightening and exciting when your child tries doing something, even if it’s a small thing, you still feel like they are growing up too fast and it’s out of your 20 . Time goes by so quickly, so it’s 21 to spend time with your kids, with your family. It is an amazing feeling to experience as their confidence grows.
In every situation if you relax, take your time, and show confidence, you will have a great 22 . We not only had a 23 morning on the boat, but also invited our little neighbour who is 8 years old and put him in the 24 right between us. As I drove at top speed, making sudden turns and jumping over the waves, all I could hear was my neighbour 25 and screaming at the top of his voice because he was having such a great time.
1.A. plane B. train C. car D. boat
2.A. drive B. touch C. carry D. buy
3.A. if B. but C. since D. until
4.A. teaching B. reminding C. warning D. asking
5.A. sense B. control C. state D. sight
6.A. early B. important C. quick D. easy
7.A. thought B. friend C. time D. chance
8.A. safe B. fun C. free D. cold
9.A. queue B. bed C. floor D. seat
10.A. laughing B. speaking C. dancing D. Singing
— I prefer western food. It’s tasty and good for us.
—_______? But western food is said to be high in sugar and fat.
A. Is that right B. How do you know that
C. Do you really think so D. Who told you that
—I’m worried about tomorrow’s chemistry exam.
—_______. I’m sure you will make it.
A. Bad luck B. What a pity
C. Take it easy D. Don’t mention it
— Hurry up! We’ll be late for the plane.
— Don’t worry. The plane won’t_______ until two hours later.
A. take in B. take away C. take off D. take out
—Mum, can I go to the zoo with Jack this weekend?
—When your homework_______, you can.
A. is done B. was handed in C. will be completed D. had been finished
—Have you decided _______ to Xi’an?
—Yes. I’ll go there by train. It’s much cheaper than by plane.
A. when to go B. how to go C. where to go D. whom to go
