The island Fiji has always been around me in my life. My parents met in Fiji when my father was a teacher as a Peace Corps volunteer and my mother a student. They taught me about its people, culture, foods and religious beliefs.
At the age of two, I made my first trip across the Pacific Ocean to Fiji. My mother and I made that trip unexpectedly because my grandma was ill and longed to see her American granddaughter. Although I have few memories of that first trip, I do remember grandma braiding(编辫子) my hair every day. The brush gliding through my hair is a feeling I will treasure forever because she passed away soon. I returned to America when I was five years old. This time I had a brother, Martin, who was two.
I resisted my third trip to Fiji when I was 15, being a teenager who did not want to spend the summer away from friends. It was this trip, however, that made me realize that Fiji is not just a place to visit but a part of who I am. The smells and sounds and sights came back to me, but the best part was getting to know my relatives.
Vishal was one cousin I quickly bonded with(与…合拍). Born two days before me, I had only known him through pictures before. Though raised oceans apart in different cultures, we talked and laughed about everything from American sports to Fijian dancing. I was able to form close ties with all my cousins, and when I talk about them now, it’s as if I have known them my whole life. Spending time with them helped me understand the traditions and values my mother grew up with. Hospitality (热情) and care and respect for family members are central values in Fijian culture.
I truly enjoyed learning about my roots during this trip. Fuji is just like a second home, and I will never forget the time I have spent there.
小题1:From the passage, we can learn that ______________________.
- the author’s parents had been classmates before
- the author had lived in Fiji for about five years
- the author had no memories of her grandma
- people value family in Fijian culture
小题2:The author resisted her third trip to Fiji because______________________.
- she didn’t want to separate from her brother
- she didn’t know her cousins there very well
- she didn’t want to separate from her American friends
- her grandma had passed away
小题3:Which of the following is TRUE about Vishal?
- He is younger than the author.
- The author had met him on her first trip to Fiji.
- He and the author had lots of common interests.
- He and the author held different opinions about Fijian culture.
小题4:What’s the best title for the passage?
A． My Trips to Fiji
B．Discovering My Fijian Origins
C．My Understanding of Fijian Culture
D．My Memories of Fiji