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2012年北京中考二模英语阅读理解 海淀 东城 西城 朝阳 C We asked what you wanted to change or improve in 2011 and you answered—some with larger than life plans, others with simple but practical choices. Here are some answers. Aisha Khan: I’ll pay the schooling cost for a child whose parents can’t afford it and continue doing so until the child finishes Year 12. I’d like to lead the child through university and get him to agree to do the same for another child once he gets a well-paying job. Anna Thomas: My 12-year-old son and I are going to write to each other. I am also making a record of all the letters I have ever written and I am creating a history of this family that our grandchildren—both his and mine—can share. Siti Rahmah: I have not given my parents much money; no jewellery (珠宝) for my mum and no nice shirts for my dad. I know they don’t ask for these things. They only want me to visit them more often, but I don’t have time and money. So, my 2011 resolution (决定) is to make lots of money and to be a great daughter. Carrie Anne: I will make the effort for more “me” time, spending good time doing things that I like instead of pleasing others. Kimberly C Sombrito: This year l will live in Z E R O. Z: Zero regret in life E: Enjoy life to the fullest R: Re-invent myself in and out O: Open my heart to endless possibilities Ramisa Dhaka: My 2011 New Year resolutions are 1. Help the poor street children by giving my old sweaters to them 2. Make my own bed and prepare my own lunch 3. Help my grandmother look after her garden 54. Who wants be a great daughter in 2011 according to the passage? A. Rahmah. B. Anne. C. Khan. D. Dhaka. 55. How many people have talked about helping others here? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. 56. What does Kimberly C Sombrito mainly plan to do? A. To encourage himself in life. B. To learn some living skills. C. To enjoy life as much as possible. D. To invent something for himself. D The sun beat down on Zha