國中英語基測出現過 cousin 的考題。

Tony: What birthday present did you buy for Grandmother?

Mary: A cell phone.

Tony: A cell phone? Why? She already has one, doesn't she?

Mary: Yes, she does. But I think that one is old-fashioned. What did you buy for her?

Tony: I bought a dancing machine.

Mary: A dancing machine! It's not cheap.

Tony: It's very expensive, of course, but I asked Mom and Dad for help. It's a great present because all of us can enjoy it together!

old-fashioned 過時的
1.
What is the relationship between Tony and Mary?
relationship 關係
Friends.
Cousins.
Brother and sister.
Classmates.
2.
Why did Mary buy a new cell phone for her grandmother?
Because her grandmother has given Tony the old cell phone.
Because she wants to give her grandmother a fashionable cell phone.
Because her grandmother does not like the old cell phone.
Because she broke her grandmother's cell phone.
3.
Why does Tony think the dancing machine is a great present?
Because it is not expensive.
Because all the family can use it.
Because his parents paid for it.
Because Grandmother has wanted it for a long time.