【正文】 m sure I might have left it at your place. Could you look around your house for it? By the way, I am planning Mom and Dad39。 刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（ \）劃掉。 pared to D. was selling。 is 42. Onethird of the country_______ covered with trees and the majority of the citizens_____ black people. A. is。willed and that she wouldn39。 A Chinese New Year is approaching and preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day. London Although it may not be as large or as longbuilt as others, having only bee a center for the Chinese munity during the 1950s, London’s Chinatown is a perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns (燈籠 ), previous years have seen shows with acrobatics (雜技 ), martial arts (武術(shù) ), dance and opera nearby. San Francisco San Francisco’s Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entrypoint for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge. Bangkok With an about 100yearold history, the Thai capital’s Chinatown contains plex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road. Mauritius Found in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nation’s rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional Lion dances through the streets. 1. According to the text, which of the following has the longest history? A. London’s Chinatown. B. Bangkok’s Chinatown. C. San Francisco’s Chinatown. D. Mauritius’s Chinatown 2. What’s special about Bangkok’s Chinatown? A. It is crowded with Chinese restaurants. B. It is wellknown for its gold business. C. It was the major entrance for the Chinese. D. It is where you can enjoy fireworks. 3. If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to ______. A. the Chinese munity in London. B. the Grant Avenue in San Francisco. C. the Sunday market in Bangkok. D. Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius. B Grandparents Answer a Call As a third generation native of Brownsville, Texas, Mildred Garza never planned to move away. Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help their children, she politely refused . Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms Garza finally say yes. That was four years ago. Today all three generations regard the move as a success, giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities. No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to the children and grandchildren. Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing. Even President Obama’s motherinlaw, Marian Robinson, has agreed to leave Chicago and into the White House to help care for her granddaughters. According to a study, , 83 percent of the people said Mrs. Robinson ’s decision will influence the grandparents in the American family. Twothirds believe more families will follow the example of Obama’s family. “In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldn’t get away from home far enough fast enough to prove we could do it on our own,” says Christine Crosby, publisher of grate magazine for grandparents. “We now realize how important family is and how important to be near them, especially when you’re raising children.” Moving is not for everyone. Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices, but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead. Having your grandchildren far away is hard, especially knowing your adult child is struggling, but giving up the life you know may be harder. 4. Why was Garza’s move a success? A. It improved her living conditions. B. It