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     Sophia Richardson: Both my parents are really important to me.My parents are really more
than friends.They're the people I can open up and talk to.Talking to them is like talking to one of
my friends.They've been there for me and given me good advice on a lot of my problems.
     Stacey Avnes: My Jewish big sister is important to me.Her name is Lauren.We've been
together for two years.My mom is a single mom and she is very busy.Lauren is someone who helps
me deal with all this stuff because she's someone I can talk to.She's like a second mom to me and
also a best friend.If I have any problem, I can call her and she'll come and pick me up and we'll go
to the park and talk.
     Jean Park: It's my uncle who is important to me.When  I'm with him, I'm grateful for the small
things-being alive and healthy;  having a good family and friends.He's also very grateful for the small
things and gives back to his community.
     Melaku Shierfaw: My father is important to me.He came  here from a rich family in Africa.But
when he came, he didn't take any money and started fresh.He showed that he could do everything
by himself without the help of others and he's successful.It shows me that I can do anything as long
as I try.
     Kalin ScottWright: My great grandmother is in charge of our whole family.She was born in
1920.I know she went through a lot in her life.She was a very strong woman and she raised my mom
and took her in.She had a kind spirit and loved me and my brother.She'll always be there for me
although she's not alive any longer.
1. What is this passage mainly about?
A. Who loves us most.  
B. Who is important to us.
C. What our parents are like  
D. Who is in charge in our family.
2. We can infer that Sophia________.
A. is always in trouble
B. has few friends
C. gets along well with her parents
D. relies too much on her parents
3. What do we know about Stacey's big sister?
A. She is very lonely.  
B. She is a single mother.
C. She is Stacey's only friend.  
D. She often helps Stacey.
4. What does Jean's uncle teach him?
A. To be grateful for the small things in life.
B. To be ready to help his community.
C. To treat others like friends.
D. To have a good family.
5. From his father, Melaku has learnt that________.
A. not everyone can be successful
B. money is not important in one's life
C. one should never ask others for help
D. he can do anything as long as he tries
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C. Not using a mobile phone in one's daily work.
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B. It lets you know other people also lose their phones.
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