1. 阅读理解

My name is Aram. I was born in Egypt and brought up by my grandparents in Italy. Before I came to the United States, I was very excited. I had dreamed of the life in the US for a long time. But I was also a little worried. Would I be welcomed by my classmates in the US? Could I make many friends there?

When I first came here, the US culture made me open my mind to learn about it. I have learned a lot of knowledge and language skills.

I would never forget my first day of school. Students in the US welcomed me warmly. They talked with me to know about me and my country. I didn't realize I could make so many friends here. My host family treated(对待) me like their own son. I got homesick(思家的) sometimes, but I felt better when I was staying with my host family.

I feel grateful to the volunteer organization and my host family. I also want to thank the US Department of State for helping me live and study in the US.

1. （1） What can we learn from the first paragraph?

   A . Aram grew up in Egypt. B . Aram wanted to live in the US very much. C . Aram didn't want to leave his hometown. D . Aram thought he would be welcomed in the US.
3. （2） Which of the following is TRUE about Aram 's life in America?

   A . He was welcomed on his first day of school. B . He hasn't learned much about English. C . He didn't like to make friends with Americans. D . His host family was hard on him.
5. （3） According to the passage, we can know that Aram ________.

   A . didn't like his hometown B . was very unhappy in the US C . didn't like his host family D . sometimes missed his family
7. （4） Aram wants to show his thanks to the following EXCEPT ________.

   A . his host family B . a volunteer organization C . his classmates in Egypt D . the US Department of State
9. （5） What does the passage tell us?

   A . Aram's teachers in the US. B . Aram's friends in the US. C . Aram's experiences in the US. D . A powerful organization in the US.