Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊敬) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong. Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!The passage tells us _______ have a communication problem.
| A．parents and other people |
| B．school kids and their parents |
| C．teachers and their students |
| D．parents and children of all ages |
The underlined phrase “bridge” in the passage means “_______”.
| A．削除 | B．建立 | C．到达 | D．通过 |
How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap?
| A．2 | B．3 | C．4 | D．5 |
From the passage we learn that _______.
| A．parents and children should not have a generation gap |
| B．parents should show love and respect to their children |
| C．there are some good ways to bridge the generation gap |
| D．there are so many serious problems in families today |
The Internet can show you lots of jobs all over the world. If you want to find a job on the Internet, use the words “job search” or “employment (职业)” to find the websites you need. Type in what you want and where you want to work. In a few seconds, a list of jobs will appear on the screen. You can also type in the name of a company to learn about jobs there. Many websites list full-time and summer jobs.
Job search websites can help you in other ways, too. They show you how to write a good resume(履历) and how to get ready for an interview(面试). They also tell you what to say to an interviewer on the telephone. Some websites give you interview conversations to practise. One website even has a dictionary of interview words. A good employment website can be a big help in your job search.
Good luck with your job-hunting.Some employment websites tell you how to have a job interview .
| A．face to face | B．in an e-mail |
| C．in a letter | D．on the telephone |
From the passage, we know that_______.
| A．you can’t look for a summer job on the Internet |
| B．Some websites show you how to write a resume |
| C．if you type in the name of a company, you will get a job there easily. |
| D．the Internet can only show you a list of jobs of your own country. |
The underlined word “job-hunting” means .
| A．searching a job | B．giving a job |
| C．doing a job | D．changing a job |
What’s the main idea of the passage?
| A．The Internet lists a large number of companies. |
| B．You can find many websites on the Internet. |
| C．It’s about how you can use the Internet to find a job. |
| D．There are different ways for you to look for jobs. |
The coloursystems（系统）used by scientists and artists are completely different. An artist will mix blue and yellow paint to get a shade of green; a scientist will mix green and red light to create yellow. The printed page in a magazine is yet another system.
Scientists recognize the lightprimaries(原色) are red, green and blue. When mixed, red and green light rays produce yellow, blue and green produce cyan, red and blue produce magenta. Red, green and blue mix to create white (light). This colour model is used in computer monitors, television sets and theater.
Most artists recognize red, yellow and blue as the three basic primary colours. These primaries are the pure colours which can not be created by mixing any other colours.
In the print industry, cyan, magenta, yellow and black are used as the primary colours. When you mix all the colours, the result is gray. __________ on the colour systems.
| A．Scientists and artists have the same idea |
| B．Scientists agree with artists |
| C．Scientists and artists have different ideas |
| D．Some of their ideas are the same |
How many colour systems are mentioned in the passage?
| A．Two. | B．Three. |
| C．Only one. | D．Four. |
hich of the following isNOTtrue?
| A．Red, green and blue are used in television sets. |
| B．If scientists want to get white, they will mix red, yellow and blue together. |
| C．Most artists think red, yellow and blue are the pure colours. |
| D．In the print industry, if you mix all the colors, you will get gray. |
John Brown, an office worker, lives in Washington, and he inherited(继承)＄1,000,000 when he was 23. He didn't feel happy at all. His college friends were looking for their first jobs, but he didn't tell any of his friendsand gave＄100,000 of his money to a charity(慈善团体) that helped poor children to live betterlives. Today he is 36,he still wears cheap shoes and clothes and owns a small car only, but he is much happier.
Up to now John has helped 15 children from poor countries all over the world, ＄200 a month for each. The money is used to afford the children’s education, food, medical care and clothing. John receives a report each year on the child's progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English.
Once John went to meet a little girl in Africa. He said that the meeting was very exciting."When I met her, I felt very happy," he said," I saw that the money was used for a very good plan. It brought me closer to the child .I will do everything I can to help those children in need.” he added.What does John Brown do?
| A．A boss. | B．A teacher. |
| C．An office worker. | D．An artist. |
Which of the following sentence is true?
| A．John lives a rich life. |
| B．John is from Canada. |
| C．John had to look for his first job like his college friends. |
| D．John give $100 000 to a charity that helped poor children. |
How much does John Brown offer the 15 children a month?
| A．$200 | B．$500 |
| C．$1000 | D．$3000 |
Children can use the money to pay for the following except .
| A．education | B．leisure activities |
| C．food and clothing | D．medical care |
Every four years, the greatest athletes from all over the world get together in one city to take part in the world sports meeting—the Olympic Games. The holy flame (圣火) is carried from one place to the next. In 2008, the holy flame was carried to Beijing, the capital of China.
When Beijing was chosen as the host city to hold the Olympic Games in 2008, all the Chinese people were very happy, excited and proud. They showed their excitement in different ways when they heard the news. Some people cheered, jumped and shouted.
In Beijing we built a new Olympic village with hotels for athletes and stadiums for matches.
“One World, One Dream” is our slogan for the 29th Olympics. It expresses the wishes of 1.3 billion Chinese people for a peaceful and better world tomorrow.Beijing hosted the 29th Olympics in _____.
| A．2007 | B．2008 | C．2012 | D．2010 |
When Chinese people heard the news that Beijing would hold the 29th
Olympics, they _____.
| A．cheered | B．jumped |
| C．shouted | D．all the above |
The slogan for the 29th Olympics is _____.
| A．“Good, better, best” | B．“Faster, higher, stronger” |
| C．“One World, One Dream” | D．“World, Dream” |
How much pocket money do you get from your parents every month—200 yuan? Some may need more to buy birthday presents, fast food lunches, ice cream or cartoon (动画) books.
But for Zhou Li, 30 yuan a month is enough. The only thing she buys is lunch—1.5 yuan each day. “My favorite is fried potato slices and rice,” said Zhou, “meat is too expensive for me.”
Zhou, 14, is a Junior 1 student at Hongzhi Experimental School in Beijing. Her parents are migrant workers (外来务工人员). They came to Beijing from a village in Luohe of Henan two years ago. Her father now works as a cleaner and earns 500 yuan every month. Her mother has no job.
Every day, Zhou gets up at 5: 30 a.m. and rides 20 minutes to school. She studies hard, and even reads books during breaktime. Her favorite subject is computer.“I’m learning typing now. I hope to be the fastest in my class.”said Zhou. Like many teens, Zhou has a lot of homework. It usually takes her at least one hour to do it every day. But that is not all her work. She helps her mom cook. On weekends, she helps wash clothes.“I could cook when I was eight. Father said sometimes I cooked better than mom!”
Zhou said she wanted to be a doctor when she grew up.“I watched TV and found that there were many people with AIDS in Henan. Some are kids. They need help.”said Zhou. But she is afraid of having to leave school.“I hope I will always be in school,” said Zhou. “Dad works hard to make money. I promise him I will study hard to be a good student at present and a good doctor in the future.”Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．The girl’s parents are both cleaners. |
| B．Her parents gave her 30 yuan to buy books. |
| C．She goes to school by bike. |
| D．Now she types fastest in her class. |
Zhou Li spends _____ on her homework every day.
| A．20 minutes | B．at least one hour |
| C．half an hour | D．two hours |
The best title of the passage should be “_____”.
| A．A Girl from a Village | B．A Hard but Hopeful Life |
| C．How to Spend Pocket Money | D．A Girl’s School Life |