Question

For his eleventh birthday, Lin was given a gift that would shape his life. On that day his father took him to the Children's Activity Centre and said he could choose any course that interested him. There was just one requirement: Lin would have to promise to study it for at least one year.

Lin had had many hobbies, but none kept his interest for more than a week or two. His mum once gave him a bag of stamps to encourage stamp collecting, That hobby lasted a week. Then his father got him some paints. However, those paints were now under his bed still unopened. This time Lin's parents would let him decide Lin's eyes moved down the notice board that offered all the courses. He stopped at "Photography". He liked the idea of taking beautiful pictures but the notice said that each student needed their own camera. Although Lin's family weren't poor, they weren't rich either, and a camera cost a lot of money. He continued looking.

Another appealing course was "Language Art". He seemed to like it. But after his father explained that it taught people how to make public speeches, Lin, a shy boy, could think of nothing worse.

Then he saw it."Cooking" sounded like something he'd like to do. It was inexpensive and convenient, it could be done alone and it was also creative.

Thinking of Lin's hobby history, his dad had doubts, but he agreed. To his parents' surprise, Lin kept his promise. He studied cooking at the Centre every Saturday, and practiced at home, making delicious meals for his family. Everyone liked his food. And he got great satisfaction from the pleasure his food brought to others.

The months turned to years, but his hobby never changed again.

Now Lin is an adult and runs a successful restaurant. When customers say they enjoy his meal, he still gets the same pleasure he did as a child, and remembers the special gift he received all those years ago.

1.Why does the writer mention Lins old hobbies in Paragraph 2?

A.To prove he is hardworking

B.To offer some background information

C.To introduce the main idea of this passage

2.Why didn't Lin choose to study photography?

A.Because his parents didn't like it

B.Because he showed no interest in it

C.Because his family couldn't afford a camera

3.The underlined expression "appealing" in Paragraph 4 means " ".

A.令人高興的 B.使人放松的 C.引人注意的

4.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.Cooking seemed to suit Lin very well.

B.Lin's interest in cooking lasted not long.

C.Lin chose cooking because it was convenient and expensive.

5.What's the best title for the passage?

A.A Changeable Boy. B.A Strict Father C.The Birthday Gift

Answer 1