“Vera is 14 years old．”means“_________”．

1. A.
   Vera came here 14 years ago(以前)
2. B.
   Vera studied for 14 years
3. C.
   Vera was born 14 years ago
4. D.
   Vera worked for 14 years

My name is David and I was born in the United States. My life looked bright and was filled with hopes. My parents got married in 1976, and I was born the next year.

As I grew into a man, I often asked my father for advice and support. There were many things about his character that I admired（钦佩）, but I often thought that my father’s ideas were from the past and outdated.

I did well as a student and was the first person in my family to graduate from university. I went on to be a university professor and writer, and most people would think I have had a very successful life. But I know that much of my success is due to the lessons that my father gave me.

My dad gave me many gifts, including the friendly smile that my friends like best.

Thank you again, dad. I miss you very much and I am proud of being your son. Happy Father’s Day!

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( 　 )56. David was born in ________.

　　　 A. 1975　　 B. 1976　　 C. 1977　　 D. 1978

( 　 )57. The underlined word “outdated” means “ ________” in Chinese.

　　　 A. 过时的　　 B. 时尚的　　 C. 有用的　　　 D. 可怕的

( 　 )58. According to the passage，the writer is _______

　　　 A. famous　 B. knowledgeable　 C. beautiful　 D. careful

( 　 )59. What can we learn about the writer from the passage?

　　　 A. He admired his father’s character and idea when he was young

　　　 B. He wanted to be a university professor when he was young

　　　 C. He succeeded with the help of his parents.

　　　 D. He was good at his study when he was at school.

( 　 )60. What does the writer want to tell us in the passage?

　　　 A. He is a famous writer.

　　　 B. His life is bright and full of hopes.

　　 C. He missed and thanks his father very much.

　　　 D. His father lives a happy life.