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First Lady Michelle Obama is a big fan of volunteering. Volunteering means working for free to help someone else. Mrs. Obama says volunteering is very important. “It should be part of everyone’s life, ” she says.
Many teens agree. They say that helping others feels great and makes a difference. These days, more teens volunteer than work for pay. Teens clean up parks, walk dogs at animal shelters , visit the elderly and more.
Some cities ---- including Seatle, Chicago, and Washingtong,D.C. ----require high school students to volunteer. Students must volunteer in order to graduate. The student volunteers learn new skills and help their communities (社区).
Many parents are in favor of the idea ---- they say volunteering helps teens build job skills. But most teens don’t want to be forced to volunteer. They say they are busy. And they say volunteering is only fun if it’s a choice.
Read both sides of the debate (辩论) and decide.
YES
● Volunteering can help teens get into college or get a job.
● Many cities and towns need help. Volunteers can help keep important programs going.
● Not all teens will volunteer if it isn’t required. Schools should repuire students to do all they can to get ready for adult life.
NO
● Most teens are already very busy with classes, homework, jobs and sports. Forcing them to do more isn’t fair.
● It should be up to each person. Helping out doesn’t feel as good if you have to do it.
● Finding a volunteer job isn’t always easy. Students shouldn’t be kept from graduating because of something they can’t control.
The writer mentions Michelle Obama in order to        ,

A.introduce the topic of the text
B.explain what volunteering is
C.tell what she does for the US
D.show she enjoys volunteering

According to the text, in Chicago,          .

A.finding a volunteer job is quite easy
B.more people would rather work for pay
C.volunteering is a must for high school students
D.college students have to volunteer before graduation

The underlined part “are in favor of “ in the text means”        .

A.drop B.develop C.catch D.like

Which question does the text mainly discuss?

A.Is volunteering good for students?
B.What is the best time to volunteer?
C.Should students be required to volunteer?
D.Which volunteer jobs should students do?
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The main idea of the passage is that .

A.Americans are used to travelling by cars
B.American public transportation is growing worse
C.American car industry caused disastrous road accidents
D.American people’s health is threatened by automobiles

It can be inferred from the passage that .

A.Americans prefer cars to anything else
B.Americans are interested in fast automobiles
C.kerosene-burning engines cause more problems
D.kerosene-burning engines are green transportation

In Paragraph 3, Professor Sears implies that .

A.technology is always good for people
B.technology is a sword with two sides
C.more attention should be paid to social effects
D.US doesn’t care about the environment at all

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The Hermitage Museum
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The Russian Museum
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Kizhi Island
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Peterhof
Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun. You’ll be charged for admission (门票), but go to Peterhof when the fountains (喷泉) are working — during the day in the summer. They are shut off in winter as well as in the evenings.
The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood
Love it or hate it, the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood is an attractive must-see sight. The beautiful look may make your eyes brighten, and the paintings inside the church will make you say “Wow!”
The Bronze Horseman Statue
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If you’re interested in paintings, you’d better go to _____.

A.the Hermitage Museum and Peterhof
B.the Hermitage Museum and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood
C.Kizhi Island and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood
D.the Russian Museum and Kizhi Island

The man on the Bronze Horse refers to _____.

A.Peter the Great B.Alexander Pushkin
C.Byzantine D.Stalin

What can we know from the passage?

A.The fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round.
B.The largest collection of Russian art is in the Hermitage Museum.
C.The buildings on Kizhi Island are made of wood.
D.You can visit Peterhof free of charge.

The main purpose of this passage is to _____.

A.show the wonderful history of Russia
B.introduce the famous buildings in Russia
C.persuade artists to study St. Petersburg
D.attract tourists to visit St. Petersburg

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Louisa’s mum, Lottie, told NBC News that the girl had flulike symptoms just over a year ago. Shortly afterward, she had her first period of long sleeping.
She was eventually diagnosed with Kleine-Levin Syndrome, whose victims worldwide may number no more than 1,000. The victims live normally for weeks or months at a time, with normal sleep patterns and normal energy levels. Then, with little warning, they’ll go to sleep for days or weeks at a time. So far, Louisa’s longest period in bed has been 13 days. Victims will wake briefly, but be disoriented and not fully awake. Louisa’s parents force her awake so she can use the bathroom and eat.
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The underlined “disoriented ” in the 3rd paragraph probably means________.

A.embarrassed B.Disappointed
C.confused D.happy

We can learn from the passage that________.

A.doctors have found the cure for Sleeping Beauty Sickness.
B.some people don’t believe in the truth of Louisa’s symptoms.
C.Kleine-Levin Syndrome has no effect on Louisa’s study and life.
D.the narcolepsy victims sleep longer than those with Kleine-Levin Syndrome.

What can we learn about Louisa?

A.Louisa is fond of dancing.
B.Louisa can still manage finish her schoolwork without difficulty.
C.Louisa is a British girl who likes sleeping.
D.Louisa’s longest sleeping period is 8 years.

What is the best title of the passage?

A.What is Narcolepsy
B.How Louisa Overcame the Difficulty
C.Rare Illness Turns a Girl into a “Sleeping Beauty”
D.The Latest Research on Kleine-Levin Syndrome.

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1.Decide where to set the limits. Think about the entire situation. Consider your time, emotions, and means. Then consider whether you are helping the other person. Aim to do something to help the other person without taking on the whole problem.
2.Express the limits clearly. For example, you say to your friend, “ I will lend you $20,000 no more than once every three months. And I expect you will pay me back within three months and certainly before you can borrow more.” You say to another friend, “you can stay here for three weeks but you must help me with expenses and cooking and make sure that you will find your own place before the three weeks is up”.
3.Stick to your limits. You are not responsible for making the other person obey the limits. You are only responsible for following the limits yourself. Your friend has repaid $12,500 of his/her $20,000 and asks for $20,000 more. You say no. He/She gets emotional and then says, “I need this money to cover a bad check. If you cared for our friendship, you would do it”.
Limit setting is often stressful and painful because people mistakes it for rejection. And limit setting certainly brings guilt. Bear in mind, it doesn’t mean you have given up or quit loving your friend, lovers, or sibling. It does mean you are expressing that love in a different and more helpful (to both of you) manner.
According to the passage, setting limits means___________________.

A.refusing always to say yes to your friend
B.saying no to your friend who turns to you
C.making different kinds of friends
D.breaking away from your friend

Once you decide to set limits, you should________________________.

A.announce it publicly to others
B.tell your friend about it clearly
C.be responsible for your friend
D.begin to help your friend

We can learn from the last paragraph that limit setting______________.

A.is often misunderstood
B.is actually a kind of rejection
C.does harm to your friendship
D.contains both love and hate

What would be the best title for the passage?

A.About friendship
B.How to make friends
C.Set limits with friends
D.Show your love in a new way

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Today, more and more schools are reaching out to involve parents, community members and businesses to help shape a child’s future.
Parents need to be involved in their children’s education in many ways. Helping children with homework and studying, going on a field trip, teaching a craft or coaching a child’s sports team are all great ways to be involved with your child’s education. And don’t forget to communicate with teachers---they need and respect your input. Studies show that children learn more and schools function better when parents and schools work together. It’s important to stay in touch with your child’s education all through his or her school career.
Communities can help children create and achieve new goals. Help with homework, read to a child, coach a children’s team, or provide emotional support. Help solve problems and build self-esteem. Kids need role models and advisers can be role models by sharing their experiences and wisdom.
Businesses can also help shape our children’s future. Invite a class from your local school to visit your workplace. You may be providing a glimpse that opens a new world of possibilities. Show students what goes on during a typical day. Give a mini course for students: how to use a computer; how products are made; how machinery works. You may have a developing electrician, teacher, nurse, or even a newspaper reporter on your hands.
It really does take an entire village to raise a child. So share the responsibility---and the joy---of bringing a child to his or her full potential.
The implied advice in the proverb “It takes an entire village to raise a child.” is that ______.

A.All the people in a village should give food to a child.
B.Schools, parents, and other organizations should share the responsibility of shaping a child’s future.
C.Children’s should be brought up in the village where they were born.
D.Schools should be set up in the village where a child was raised.

The text was written mainly for _______________.

A.parents and members in organizations
B.teachers and students
C.newspaper reporters and developing electricians
D.education experts and government officials

Students can get developed in practical working skill through ______.

A.parental involvement B.community activities
C.business training D.school teaching

Which is NOT true according to the passage?

A.Parents play an important part in children’s education.
B.Communities have not a bit effect on the way to new and high ideal.
C.Educating a child well demands of the work not only from school but from other organizations.
D.Businesses may arrange some training courses for students.

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