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Part Two Reading Comprehension (40%) Passage 2 Are the following statements true or false according to the passage?Write T/F accordingly. When I Was in America For most people，the holiday season is a time of joy and family reunion. For me，it is a time of mixed emotions – for I have been away from my family and friends in Iran while studying in the United States. Rather than lock myself in my loneliness，I have tried each Christmas to learn a little more about the culture of the country and know more about my American friends. A tie-clasp I still wear reminds me repeatedly of the Christmas of 1989，which was quite memorable. All my classmates had eagerly looked forward to the holiday time. I had no vacation because I was short of money. My check from home had not arrived on schedule because of the crush of holiday mail. One day I walked to the campus to pick up my mail at the International Students Office. But the all important check still had not arrived. Maria，Mexican-American student，who worked as a temporary secretary in the department when others left for their holidays，must have seen me as I left the mailbox with disappointment showing on my face. She invited me to spend Christmas Eve with her family. I accepted all too gladly. Maria’s family was not rich. They lived in a modest small house. Maria introduced me to her parents，her aunt and her sister，who welcomed me warmly. Maria’s father could only speak Spanish，so he talked to me while Maria’s sister acted as an interpreter. The kind look in his eyes and his relaxed behavior made me feel right at home. The dinner was very elaborate. Each dish had a special feature，sauce and a blend of seasonings. Maria’s aunt ate while standing at a corner of the small，old table. I felt a little uncomfortable，knowing that I was occupying her place，but her gesture expressed the sincere hospitality with which Maria’s whole family received me. After dinner，Maria chose a small package from under the Christmas tree and handed it to