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A few days ago I visited my grandfather in hospital. He has Alzhemier’s—a degenerative disease that usually starts slowly and gets worse over time. I thought I was prepared to see him. I knew chances were slim that he'd actually recognize me.

He didn’t. As a matter of fact, he had no idea that he even had grandchildren. But he was excited that somebody came to visit him. I tried to explain to him who I was. But after he told me multiple times that he didn’t have grandchildren, I gave up. And my heart broke into a million little pieces.

I was tired of explaining things to him. So I just smiled. He smiled back. It's a genuine smile. Like a long time ago, when he’d take me by the hand and made this big world a little bit less scary for me. Now I have to take his hand.

We sat in silence for a little while, before he told me to call my grandma. This was the first time I had tried so hard to hold back tears. My grandma died four years ago and he didn't remember. He thought she was stuck on her way to pick him up.

My grandpa used to be a strong, hard-working man. He was the person you turned to when you needed your car fixed, your tires changed or something heavy to be carried. Sadly, that man left this world a long time ago, and left behind a man that is lost and scared.

I want to help him. I want to make him feel better. I want to tell him about his old life, and how great it was. So I sat with him and I held his hand, and every once in a while I told him how good he looked and how much I liked the color of his shirt and how it brought out the blue in his eyes. I told him that my grandma was on her way whenever he asked about her, and I made sure the glass in his hand was always filled with water.

I can’t take away his pain. I can’t help him remember. I can’t make the disease go away. All I can do is hold on to the memories—hold on for both of us.

【1】When the author first saw her grandpa in hospital ______.

A.she gave up on him

B.they were both excited

C.he didn’t recognize her

D.they talked about the past

【2】The author was close to tears because ______.

A.grandma died about four years ago

B.grandpa needed to be taken care of

C.grandma didn’t make it to the hospital

D.grandpa believed grandma was still alive

【3】Which of the following best describe the author?

A.Tolerant and merciful.

B.Considerate and patient.

C.Warm-hearted and grateful.

D.Strong-minded and generous.

【4】The author wrote this passage to ______.

A.show pity towards her grandpa

B.record memories of her grandpa

C.express deep love for her grandpa

D.call on further study on Alzheimer’s

A. developed B. being developed

C. having developed D. to develop

A. how B. that C. where D. when

A. lack of , defeated B. lack of, beated

C. a lack of , defeat D. a lack of , beat

A. spent B. been spent

C. was spent D. to spend

A. hold up B. take up

C. set up D. keep up

A. goes hungry B. gets angry C. goes bad D. goes crazy

Kids Were Activities

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101

Vroman’s Bookstore is hosting special Kids Week Activities all week long from Monday, Jan. 6th through Friday, Jan. 10th. Different activities are planned each day including an Art Extravaganza (on Tuesday) and Superhero Day (on Wednesday). All activities are free, but reserve in advance to make sure there are enough supplies and materials available for everyone. Check the website for a schedule of events.

Into the Woods

Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90068

Enjoy a performance of Into the Woods happening at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, Jan. 10th (8:00 pm), Saturday, Jan. 11th (8:00 pm), and Sunday, Jan. 12th (7:30 pm). Be a part of “an enchanted world of magic beans, towering giants, and handsome princes.” Tickets are available online.

Family Sandcastle Building Day

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro, CA 90731

Head to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on Saturday, Jan.11th 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for Family Sandcastle Building Day. Bring your favorite sandcastle building tools and your creativity to this free event.(The sand on the beach will already be thoroughly wet down and ready for creative builders!)

Outdoor Art Moves, Winter 2020 & 826LA@Hammer: Who's Got the Art? Hammer Museum 10899 Wilshire BIvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

The Hammer Museum is hosting two different special events on Sunday, Jan.12th. At both 11:00 am & 1:00 pm, children aged 5 and above can participate in Outdoor Art Moves, Winter 2020 led by movement director Zoe Rappa -port. Families will“discover relationships between nature, art, and the creative process” during these special movement activities. Free popsicles will be available after the program.

Also happening at 11:00 am is 826LA@Hammer: Who's Got the Art? Children aged 8-14 will help “inspect the galleries, correct clues, and crack the case of a legendary mystery theft." This workshop is designed for up to 20 students, so reservations are encouraged.

【1】Which activity needs to be booked in advance?

A.Kids Week Activities.B.The performance Into the Woods.

C.Family Sandcastle Building Day.D.Outdoor Art Moves, Winter 2020.

【2】For kids enjoying playing detectives, they can go ______ .

A.695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

B.2301 N. Highland Ave, Los Angeles

C.3720 Stephen M. White Dr. San Pedro

D.10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angles

【3】The passage is mainly intended for ______.

A.parents and kidsB.artists and directors

C.guides and touristsD.builders and architects

A. on B. above C. against D. across