Dear Mum,

Today is my birthday and it is the first birthday I have spent far away from home. I miss you very much.

A few days ago, my teacher Miss Li told us that her primary school teacher made a huge difference in her life. She told us how her teacher encouraged her. But she didn’t have a chance to tell her. She was sad about it. This made me think a lot, especially when I am thousands of kilometers away from home. I am writing you the letter because I want you to know how much I love you.

A friend once said that a person’s happiness was mostly because of the love received in the childhood. I agree with her. I still remember the times when you held my hand and counted steps with me as we walked along. You told me stories about the brave elephant and encouraged me to be a confident girl. In cool autumn, we took many walks along the street, chatting and laughing together. My childhood was filled with these warm memories.

Time flies and so much has happened. There have been good times and bad times, ups and downs, but you were always by my side. When I won the swimming prize, you smiled and said you were proud of me. When I failed my math exam, you said everything would be fine. Now, when I have problems, I always think of your words and they help me a lot.

You have always said that we should judge people’s success by how they live their lives every day. I think I’m living a successful life and it’s all because of you. Thank you, Mum.

Love,

Feifei

1.1. When did Feifei write the letter?

A When she was sad.

B On her birthday.

C When she won the prize.

D On her mother’s birthday.

解析：选B。1. 答案：B 题型：细节理解题解析：根据文章第一段首句 “Today is my birthday and it is the first birthday I have spent far away from home.” 可知，菲菲是在自己的生日当天写的这封信，故选 B。

2.2. What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A The experience of Miss Li

B The chance to thank Miss Li.

C The love received from a friend.

D The birthday spent far away from home.

解析：选A。2. 答案：A 题型：代词指代题解析：第二段先讲述了李老师的经历 —— 小学老师对其人生影响深远，却没机会表达感谢，李老师因此难过。随后出现 “This made me think a lot”，结合上下文，代词 This 指代的是前文李老师的这段经历，故选 A。

3.3. Which of the following best describes Feifei’s childhood?

A Hard and sad.

B Simple but fun.

C Happy and warm.

D Busy but lonely.

解析：选C。3. 答案：C 题型：推理判断题解析：根据文章第三段最后一句 “My childhood was filled with these warm memories.”，且前文描述了妈妈牵手陪伴、讲睡前故事、秋日散步说笑等温馨的画面，可推知菲菲的童年是幸福且温暖的，故选 C。

4.4. What helps Feifei face the problems in her life?

A Ups and downs.

B Her mother’s encouraging words.

C Her mother’s encouraging words.

D Her unforgettable childhood memories.

解析：选B。4. 答案：B 题型：细节理解题解析：根据文章第四段最后一句 “Now, when I have problems, I always think of your words and they help me a lot.” 可知，菲菲遇到问题时，妈妈鼓励的话语能帮助她面对困境，故选 B。

5.5. What’s the purpose of Feifei’s letter?

A To show thanks to her mother.

B To show thanks to her mother. B.

C To introduce her teacher’s story.

D To tell her mother about the recent life.

解析：选A。5. 答案：A 题型：主旨大意题解析：文章菲菲因李老师的事有感，回忆了妈妈陪伴的温暖童年、一路的鼓励与支持，文末直接写道 “Thank you, Mum.”，核心主旨是向妈妈表达爱意与感谢，这也是菲菲写这封信的目的，故选 A。