【正文】 er the high school sports powerhouse that it was in the 1980’s. Yet, as I went downstairs and walked onto the gym floor, I did see all the banners again, and some boys playing basketball under a circle. It was much later in the day and I was excited to meet so many classmates from high school. The conversation moved on from one topic to another. Toward the end, we started talking about our teachers’ numerous health problems, and how the physics teacher died. Sometimes it’s good to look back, or step back into a place you spent every weekday at, to see how far you’ve e. I don’t regret spending time with some of my old classmates. It was a good thing and an opportunity and I’m glad I didn’t miss. 26. When did the writer first know that they would get together in the old high school? A. In February B. In March C. In April D. In May 27. What is mentioned in the passage? A. The writer hadn’t stepped back into the school for years. B. Hearing Gee’s warning, the writer got very excited. C. The writer talked with his classmates deep into the night. D. The writer greeted his physics teacher with his classmates. 28. In Paragraph 3, what made the writer stay in the present? A. The same type of tables and chairs. B. The same paint and photographs on the walls. C. The activities of the kids or students. 3 D. The banners and a Parents’ Day Breakfast. 29. Which of the following is the right order of the writing? a. visited the classroom b. saw students playing basketball c. walked downstairs d. drove to the school e. walked upstairs A. abcde B. bcdea C. cbade D. deacb 30. What is the writer’s attitude toward revisiting his old high school? A. Indifferent. B. Regrettable. C. Worthwhile. D. Unworthy. B Your baby is the most valuable thing in your life. You want to give him or her the best. However, if you and your partner both have to return to work shortly after your baby was born, it can be difficult to decide where your baby should go during those hours of the day. If you ask the right questions, you may find the decision is easier than you expected. Daycare might be the best and mostused choice for working parents. Daycares are often great places for kids because they are surrounded by others children of their own age, and the people who work at daycares have to be experienced in early childhood development. This means your child is really being taught by a trained teacher in her field. They know what your child needs during the time he or she is there. Also, it is often less expensive to put your child in a daycare because there are several children in the room. Onetoone time is almost always the most expensive choice. However, this means that the teacher’s attention may be divided between several children so, instead of being able to giving your child her entire attention, she will have to share her time between many children. This can be a major drawback when thinking about where your child should go during the day. If you have a family member who isn’t working and is willing to watch your child, this can by the most inexpensive choice for you to consider. Oftentimes, grandparents who are staying home are willing to take on the child so you can go to work. This is a great choice for working parents who are looking to save money. Your relatives love your child almost as much as you do, so you can trust that your baby is being taken care of. Also, the baby’s grandparents have already raised children successfully, therefore, they know about what children need. However, you’ve surely heard stories of grandparents spoiling children. 31. The passage tells us about baby care . A. at home B. at school C. while the parents are at work D. while the baby is crying aloud 32. What is the advantage of daycare? A. There are many older children there. B. There are experienced teachers there. C. It is often free of charge. D. It is easier than expected. 33. The underlined word “They”(in Paragraph 2) refers to “ ”. A. fields B. teachers C. children D. choices 34. What’s the most expensive choice for baby care in the passage? A. Daycare. B. Family care. C. Regular care. D. Onetoone care. 35. The major disadvantage of family care is that . A. grandparents can spoil children B. some relatives are not trustworthy C. grandparents are not good at it D. some relatives won’t do housework 4 C One summer night in 1900, a reporter appeared at the door of Thomas Edison’s laboratory asking for an interview. The night watchman wouldn’t admit him, even though Edison was still at work upstairs. The reporter, Remsen Crawford, said he needed to get Edison’s reaction to the news that seven of his inventions “would bee available t