audience broke into tears, and so did we. What happened? We had the sweet opportunity of giving them an unforgettable theatre moment-a moment to laugh, reflect, and shed tears.

1.Why did the author prepare a performance?

A.To prove he had a gift for performing.

B.To introduce moves from some movies.

C.To celebrate his success after the election.

D.To increase his chance of winning the election.

2.How did the author's brother respond when the computer's disk burner went out?

A.He decided to give up in the end.

B.He bought one with his own money.

C.He found another way to make music.

D.He borrowed one from a college student.

3.What does the underlined word "imperative" in Paragraph 4 mean?

A.Important. B.Pleasant.

C.Difficult. D.Useful.

4.What did the author most probably learn from his brother?

A.We should try our best to do everything well.

B.We should spread the kindness we have received.

C.Family members should always support each other.

D.Happiness comes from what we do to brighten others' life.

3、 It's not easy being a teenager (13至19岁青少年) - nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry, hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you'll still be there for him when he needs you.

Expect a lot from your child, just not everything. Except for health and safety problems, such as drug use or careless driving, consider everything else open to discussion. If your child is unwilling to discuss something, don't insist he