I.Reading Compreheion(45 points)-|||-Section A (30 points,2 for each)-|||-Directions: There are three passages in this section.Each passage is followed by some questions or-|||-unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,Cand D.Decide on the best-|||-ONE and mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.-|||-Questions51-55 are based on the following passage.-|||-Every time I look at my parents or even think of them,pride fills me.My life and world is all thanks-|||-to them.I especially admire their determination during our struggle coming to America.-|||-Our native country was Vietnam,but for some reason,we had to leave our home and all our-|||-belongings and go on a long boat journey to America.I was two years old and the youngest of seven-|||-children.I thought of how I could have been such a burden on my parents.-|||-This journey was not easy for my parents,but throughout they thought of their children first.I was-|||-even told that they once ate only apple peels,sparing the fruit part for me.This was special because at that-|||-time many children were abandoned by their parents.My parents` many sacrifices are admirable.-|||-Our journey to America was not the last of our struggles.We were also faced with starting a life in-|||-America with nothing.My parents`firm determination to give their children a good life was what has taken-|||-us where we are today.Almost everything we had was bought at thrift shops,but we were happy because-|||-we knew we had a chance in America.-|||-My parents worked very hard to build a better life.After a few years my parents bought a car and-|||-gradually they saved up enough money to buy a house,this was the true sign of our prosperity.-|||-My parents` greatest achievement proves that nothing is impossible.To this day they are looked up to-|||-by people they have inspired.I greatly admire my parents and therefore I would like to give them a loving-|||-and heartfelt"thank you" for achieving their dream,the American dream.-|||-51.The author is __ of his parents whenever he thinks of them.-|||-A.proud B.considerate C.critical D.thoughtful-|||-52.According to the second paragraph,we can learn that __ .-|||-A.the author was American-|||-B.the author is younger than his brothers and sisters-|||-C.there are eight children in the author`s family-|||-D.the author went to America by air-|||-53.The author`s journey to America was __ .-|||-A.easy B.tough C.happy D.exciting-|||-54.When the author`s family arrived in America, __-|||-A.they felt disappointed B.they lived a comfortable life-|||-C.they always bought cheap goods D.they didn`t have any chances-|||-55.What can we infer from this passage?-|||-A.Owning a car means rich in America.-|||-B.Many children were loved dearly at that time.-|||-C.The author`s parents are an inspiration to nobody but him.-|||-D.Hard work can lead to success.