On Lin's eleventh birthday，he was given a gift that shaped his life.On that day，his father took
him to the Children's Activity Center and said he could choose any course that interested him.There was just one requirement：Lin would have to promise to study it for at least one year.
Lin had learned many things before which were chosen by his parents，but none kept his interest for more than a week or two.This time Lin's parents would let him make his own decisions.
Lin's eyes moved down the notice board.He stopped at "Photography".But the notice said that each student needed their own camera，so he gave up.
Then he saw it. "Cooking" sounded like something he'd like to do.It was inexpensive and convenient.It could be done alone and it was also creative.
Based on （基于） Lin's hobby history，his dad had doubts，but he agreed.Much to his parents' surprise，Lin kept his promise.He studied cooking at the center every Saturday and practiced at home，making delicious meals for his family.Everyone looked forward to birthdays when they could eat his cakes.Lin got great satisfaction from the pleasure his food brought to others.
The months turned to years but his hobby never changed again.Now Lin runs （经营） a successful restaurant.When customers say they enjoy his meal，he still gets the same pleasure he
got as a child，and remembers the special gift he received many years ago.
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
（1）When did Lin get the special gift？ On his eleventh birthday.On his eleventh birthday.
（2）What course did Lin finally choose？ Cooking.Cooking.
（3）Why did Lin's father have doubts on Lin's choice？ Because Lin had learned many things before which were chosen by his parents，but none kept his interest for more than a week or two.Because Lin had learned many things before which were chosen by his parents，but none kept his interest for more than a week or two.
（4）How often did Lin take his course？ Once a week.Once a week.
（5）What can we learn from Lin's story？ Parents sometimes should trust their children′s choice.Parents sometimes should trust their children′s choice.
【答案】On his eleventh birthday.；Cooking.；Because Lin had learned many things before which were chosen by his parents，but none kept his interest for more than a week or two.；Once a week.；Parents sometimes should trust their children′s choice.
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