My home is situated in a verysmall place called the “Pearl of the Orient”. In the “Pearl

”is a twenty-story apartment building, where lies my home. Living on theeighteenth floor, I can see ferries(渡) in the harbor, planes coming in or taking off atKai Jok Airport, and, last but not least, the busy traffic down the street.Having been in the urban area, my home is filled with polluted air. There areno trees or grass around, but only tall buildings. It is noisy because of the peoplein the apartment and the frustrated drivers who keep pushing the car horns(喇叭) in the street. Thereis never a time of silence in my home.

Being with my parents andbrothers at home, I have a feeling of unity. We solve problems together, and weexperience-joy and sadness together because we understand each others feelings.Away from home, I have to be independent in thought and in action. Being aminority in America, I cannot find a person that I can go to for problems.Since we are brought up in a different environment, with different ways of lifeand views, I feel left out in this alien(，) place.

Home is where I can find similarways of life. When I go shopping, I can find clothes that Chinese people wear.I can buy things that are related to my culture. At home, I can speak my own language.I can express myself better. Communicating with others in my own language givesme a sense of closeness. This is also true when I listen to Chinese songs onthe radio. Sometimes the songs move me. When I turn on the television set, Ican see familiar faces — blackhair and dark eyes. I can see people of my own origin — in culture andin nationality. The movies reflect the real life of Chinese people and I enjoywatching them.

41.Wheres the writers home？

A. England

B. Hong Kong

C. America

D.Shanghai

42.How is the writers home according to paragraph l？

A. Peaceful.

B. Exciting.

C. Clean.

D. Noisy

43.Why can the writer share his feelings with his relatives？

A. Because they love each other.

B. Because they trust each other.

C. Because they understand each other.

D. Because they depend on each other.

44.Which method does the writer use in order to illustrate the topic of Paragraph3？

A. Cause and effect.

B. Contrast.

C. Example listing.

D. Comparison.

45.How dose the writer feel when he listens to Chinese songs？

A. Peaceful.

B. Exciting.

C.Happy and encouraged.

D. Pleased and moved.