宁夏银川一中高一上学期期末考试英语.pdf

宁夏银川一中高一年级（上）期末 英语试卷 一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分） A When I was growing up, Mothers Day was as important as Christmas. The energy around the house was always positive （积极的），mostly thanks to my father who made sure that his kids appreciated their mother, We would clean the house, and Mum got breakfast in bed in the morning and didnt have to lift a finger all day. nd in the evening, we went to a restaurant for a traditional Mothers Day dinner. What I learned from my father over the years, was that no matter what, he always put my mother before himself. He absolutely loved her and never let her forget that. nd from my parents, I learned a thing or two about how to love. I maintain （保持） my fathers Mothers Day tradition with my wife. Growing up, I learned that showing affection to the woman you love or who gave birth to you is an important part of life. You see, it goes both ways, and the love you have for your mother comes back to you again and again. Believing that and feeling it when you can may keep you from being lonely, even if your mum isnt close by or has passed away. There are a number of us who no longer have a mother in our lives, and truth be told, there are often times when I wish my mum were still here to comfort me. So instead, I remember the times she did just that. It makes me smile, and somehow, those memories of a more simple and loving life give me the comfort Im looking for. My wifes mother is still around, however, and its great to have that mother energy in my life still. Having this relationship with my mother-in-law is nice because it gives me someone to be there for on Mothers Day, and any other day of the year. If you are mum-less, you too should find a deserving woman in your life and celebrate Mothers Day with her. If you dont know anyone, ther