African-American studies" before he cut in, his voice thick with disappointment, "All that work to get into Harvard, and you study history?"

Here I was, his daughter, squandering the biggest opportunity of her life. He went on to deliver the age-old lecture that all immigrant kids know. We are to become doctors (or lawyers, if our parents are being generous) - to make money and send money back home. The unspoken demand, made across generations, which my Uber driver laid out plainly, is simple: Fulfill your role in the narrative(故事) of upward mobility so your children can do the same.

I used to feel anxious and backed into a corner by the questioning, but now as a junior in college, I'm grateful for their support more than anything. This holiday season, I've promised myself I won't huff and get annoyed at their inquiries. I won't defensively respond with "but I plan to go to law school!" when I get unrequested advice. I'll just smile and nod, and enjoy the warmth of the occasion.

4.What disappointed the driver?

A.The author's attitude towards him.

B.The school that the author is attending.

C.The author's majors in history and literature.

D.The author's interests in African American studies.

5.Which of the following can replace the underlined word "squandering" in Paragraph 4?

A.wasting B.creating C.valuing D.seizing

6.Why are immigrant kids expected to be doctors or lawyers?

A.They are very smart in general.

B.They have more opportunities.

C.Their parents are high achieving as well.

D.Their parents want them to move upward in socie

7.How did the author react to the driver's questioning?

A.Getting upset. B.Feeling satisfied.

C.Defending herself. D.Appreciating his concern.

【答案及解析】：

答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.D; 4.D