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One day when Philip was doing homework in his room, his father walked in. “Hey, bi g boy. We aren’t going to the beach this year, ” said Dad.

“Why” asked Philip.

“Because I lost my job, and we don’t have enough money,” said Dad. Philip could feel that his father was really sad.

“It’s OK, Dad,” said philip. Then his father went out for his afternoon run.

After Philip’s father left, Philip sat on the bed and thought. He thought he would miss  playing in the beautiful water.

“I have to do something,” thought Philip. He remembered his friend Emily and her family took a staycation last summer, and they found many interesting things to do.

Philip ran to his mother. “Mom, I have an idea!”

“Well, tell me, ”said Mom.

“We should take a staycation.” Said Philip.

“what is a staycation?” asked Mom.

“A staycation is a time when you take a vacation in your own city or town. And sleep in your own home at night,” said Philip. “My friend Emily and fer family took one, and they did lots of great things here in Summerville.”

“Well,” saim Mom. “that sounds like a great idea.”

For the nest few hours, Philip and his mother used the Internet to plan their staycation. They planned a fun week full of biking. Swimming and much, much more.

Ater they finished their planning, Philip gave his mother a big hug. “This is going bo be the best staycation,” said Philip. “I will run to tell Dad.”

51. Why aren’ t Philip’s family going to the beach this year?

A. Because they don’t have ennough money.

B. because they don’t want to go to the beach.

C. Because Philip has too much homework to do.

D. Because Philip’s mother wants to stay at home.

52. Philip’s father went to      after he talked with Philip.

A. watch TV      B. read books       C. cook       D. run

53. Who planned the staycation?

A. Philip and his mother.       B. Philip and his father.

C. Philip’l parents.            D. Philip and his parents.

54. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Philip was playing in his room when his father came in.

B. Taking a staycation doesn’t usually cost much money.

C. Emily and her family will take a staycation soon.

D. Philip doesn’t like playing in the water.

55. In the story, Philip went from being       .

A bored to interested   B. interested ot bored   C. sad to happy   D. happy to sad