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Kelly and Fiona wrote about their mothers for the school magazine. Read their writing carefully, choose
the best answers for Questions 1–5 and complete Question 6.
Our Mother
It is Mother’s Day soon. I would like to say ‘thank you’ to my mum. She is a Super
Mum! We do not have a helper. My mum works in the daytime and does the housework
in the nighttime. She got a job when I was three. At first I was not happy because I did
not see her much and I had to do a lot of things by myself. But soon I became very
independent. I could not pack my school bag by myself when I was three but I could 5
carry it. When I was eight, I could fold the clothes and sweep the floor.
Now I am a big girl. I will be twelve years old next month. I can help more at home.
I can make lunch. On Mother’s Day, Mum can take a break and enjoy my cooking.
Kelly Lam (Class 6C)
My mum is the best mum in the world. She is good at cooking. Her dishes are more 10
delicious than what we eat at restaurants. My favourite dish is spaghetti with meat sauce.
Yummy!
When I was four, I was very sick and weak. Mum helped me climb the stairs and carried
my school bag. She often did exercise with me so now I am strong. We still go cycling
together every Saturday. 15
My mum is also the most humorous person I have ever met. She always makes me
laugh.
Fiona To (Class 5A)
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1 Why was Kelly unhappy when she was little?
A. She didn’t have a helper.
B. Her mother worked very late.
C. She wanted to see her mother more often.
D. She became very independent.
2 Read lines 5–8. Which of the following is TRUE about Kelly?
A. She couldn’t do any housework when she was eight.
B. She couldn’t carry her school bag by herself when she was three.
C. She can’t cook meals by herself now.
D. Her mother helped her pack her school bag when she was three.
3 What is Fiona’s favourite dish?
A. B. C. D.
4 Which of the following is NOT true about Fiona when she was four?
A. She was not strong.
B. She couldn’t climb the stairs by herself.
C. She couldn’t carry her school bag by herself.
D. She did exercise by herself.
5 Both Kelly and Fiona think that their mothers are .
A. hard-working B. humorous
C. the best D. good cooks
6 Kelly is writing a Mother’s Day card for her mum. Finish the card with only ONE word for each
blank.
Dear Mum,
You are a Super Mum! Thank you for working day and night for
the family. I am an (i) girl now. I can take care of myself.
You can have a (ii) on the coming Mother’s Day. I’ll do the
cooking.
Love,
Kelly
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Answer Key
1 C
2 D
3 D
4 D
5 C
6 (i) independent
(ii) break
(Accept any reasonable answers.)
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