We ate potatoes nearly every day. My earliest 34 are of my mother peeling potatoes slowly and expertly with her favorite knife. This new peeler would make her job so much 35 .

On Mother’s Day, Mom opened her gift. I saw only 36 in her eyes. I

was 37 to see the new peeler in operation, but my mother kept using her old knife. After several days of 38 , I asked her, “Mom, why don’t youse the new potato peeler?”

“My goodness, I must have 39 ,” she replied. “I’ll use it tomorrow.”

But she didn’t. I 40 hid her old knife once in the dark drawer, hoping she’d have to use the new peeler. 41 Mom found the old knife and kept using it. Finally I asked her if she wasn’t 42 her Mother’s Day gift.

“Alvin, the best part of the potato is just 43 the skin,” she explained. “This new type of peeler wastes too much of the potato and 44 the best part.”

Seeing the 45 look on my face, she 46 , “Alvin, I’ll always remember your 47 . I’ll keep it in the drawer forever 48 every time I open it and see the peeler I’ll be 49 of what a wonderful Mother’s Day it was.”

Fifty years later, when my brother and I 50 Mom and Dad’s belongings, I spotted the potato peeler in the drawer. I wondered how many times she held it in her hands and thought, “What a wonderful Mother’s Day it was!”

31. A. curiously B. seriously C. gently D. anxiously

32. A. borrow B. collect C. differ D. choose

33. A. which B. that C. what D. why

34. A. introductions B. memories C. thoughts D. chances

35. A. easier B. better C. happier D. kinder

36. A. puzzle B. sorrow C. delight D. pity

37. A. free B. ready C. glad D. eager

38. A. embarrassment B. disappointment C. inspiration D. surprise

39. A. forgotten B. promised C. apologized D. complained

40. A. still B. also C. even D. almost

41. A. But B. So C. And D. Or

42. A.aware of B. familiar with C. interested in D. fond of

43. A. upon B. beside C. across D. under

44. A. ignores B. removes C. keeps D. covers

45. A. excited B. hurt C. upset D. amused

46. A. added B. declared C. argued D. screamed

47. A. help B. love C. knife D. gift

48. A. in case B. as if C. so that D. as long as

49. A. reminded B. tired C. warned D. convinced

50. A. threw away B. took up C. sorted out D. brought up

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Places to go for Halloween fun in Chengdu

One of the most fun and fulfilling things during the season is to throw a Halloween party and boogie through the night with friends and family. When pumpkins, witch’s hats and spiders make their annual appearance yocan tell Halloween is approaching.

Whether it’s a party for children or just one for adults, there are so many great treats, games, music and activities that yocan enjoy yourselves in the city.

Dark Mirror-themed Party

With a scary theme — Dark Mirror (黑暗之镜), Lan Kwai Fong Chengdthis year will host a big Halloween party on October 31st with these elements: Ghost Parade, Haunted House, Costume Contest and so on. Participants could enjoy live music show, dance and play “trick or treat” games in the public outdoor area.

Venue：Lan Kwai Fong Chengdu, 1 Shuijing Street

Halloween Carnival Party