I don't think I've ever felt so proud of you as when you came home to say that you wanted to go to West Africa between school and university. You chose to go alone, and to raise the money yourself. You have such strength of character and determination. It is at times hard to believe that you are only 18. You experienced something in that month that few dare experience in a lifetime.

　　So, Viv, here are my words of wisdom to you as you start your next big adventure. The world is a beautiful place but often a few things can make it seem difficult. God's temple is made of love. It's man's temple that is built of stones. Open your heart to goodness and never ever let negative people or thoughts take hold of you. As Minor Myers put it, "Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good."

　　It is true that with every passing day, I will grow older and weaker. A day may come when I will become forgetful. But even then, you with your bright smile, will light up my heart.

　　Your Alo

　　语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。这是妈妈写给刚上大学的女儿的一封信，在信中，母亲表达了对自己女儿的骄傲和内心的满足，并对女儿提出了期望。

　　4．What can be learned from the first paragraph?

　　A．Viv was once a trouble maker.

　　B．Viv is a freshman in Stanford.

　　C．Viv relies on her parents a lot.

　　D．Viv was defeated by anorexia.

　　解析：选B　推理判断题。根据第一段第二句"We head off to your new home at Stanford."可推知，Viv是斯坦福大学新生。故选B。

　　5．Why did Viv go to West Africa?

　　A．To do what others dare not.

　　B．To show her determination.

　　C．To get money for school fees.

　　D．To go on an adventure by herself.

　　解析：选D　细节理解题。根据第二段第二句"You chose to go alone, and to raise the money yourself."和第二段最后一句"You experienced something in that month that few dare experience in a lifetime."及第三段第一句中的"as you start your next big adventure"可知，Viv去西非的原因是要独自去冒险经历一些事情。故选D。

6．What is Alo's advice for Viv?