Without classes and exams，summer vacation is an ideal time for Australian kids.To me，it means much more than not going to school.It's also a good opportunity to spend time with my family because I have little time with them during the school year.
   Last summer I travelled with my family to the Hawkesbury River in Western Sydney.It was one of the most interesting summer vacations of my life.
   Staying by the river helped us run away from the hot weather and noise of the city.Everybody played，including（包括） my grandparents，parents，brothers and sisters.First，we went water-skiing，then we enjoyed wakeboarding and other activities.These activities brought our family closer together.
   In the warm afternoon，we quietly read a favorite book under a tree by the river.The days always ended with a campfire.Everyone sat around the fire talking and laughing.
   The river is an enjoyable place for you to forget about all the worries of everyday life and just enjoy the moment.To me，it is a wonderful place to spend time together as a family during one of the best times of the year.I can't help thinking about those days again and again，even so many months later.

（1）What makes the writer miss the summer vacation most？

D

D

A．Not going to school.
B．Without classes and exams.
C．Travelling with friends.
D．Spending time with family.
（2）What does the underlined word "opportunity"mean？

A

A

A．Chance
B．Season
C．Food
D．Week
（3）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

C

C

A．The writer always lives with his family during the school year.
B．It was so hot in Australia that they had to stay at home.
C．The river is a wonderful place for the writer to relax.
D．His grandparents were too old to play games with them.
（4）How does the writer feel about his last summer vacation？

B

B

A．Terrible.
B．Excellent.
C．Boring.
D．Tiring.