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Money Matters
Parents should help their children understand money. So you may start talking about money when your child shows and interest in buying things, candy or toys , for example.
1. The basic function of money.
Begin explaining the basic function of money by showing hoe people trade money for goods or services. It is important to show your child how money is traded for the things he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier(收银员). When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex (复杂的) ways of using money .
2. Money lessons
Approach money lessons with openness and honesty. If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money , explain, “you have enough toy trucks for now.” Or, if the request is for many different things, say, “ You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”
3.
Begin at the grocery store(杂货店).Pick out two similar brands of a product—a name-brand butter and a generic (无商标产品), for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money . If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. Later, you may explain how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.
| A.Wise decisions |
| B.The value of money |
| C.Permit the child to choose between them |
| D.Tell your child why he can ---or cannot---have certain things |
E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you
F. Talk about how the money bought the think after you leave the toy store
G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest
Colleges may try to do a lot to prepare students for study abroad – telling about culture shock, warning about homesickness, recommending books about the country. But when it comes to adjusting to campus life when they return, schools haven't done as much, even though the transition is sometimes almost as difficult.
"They can feel disoriented and depressed. They find things are not exactly the way they were when they left," said Antonio Jimenez, director of the Center for International Affairs at California State University Channel Islands in Camarillo, California, US. "They find that people don't care much about their experiences."
Some colleges are now rethinking their approach to study abroad, recognizing that students might need almost as much help adjusting to life back home as they did getting ready to leave: students experience a sort of reverse culture shock when they return to the US.
They might be troubled by the wealth and waste they see back home or they might feel homesick for their new country and its customs. And when they try to talk about their experiences, people quickly lose interest, especially if they haven't lived abroad themselves.
Down the road, they also might find it difficult to translate their time abroad into experience that an employer finds attractive.
Some California universities have organized conferences to help students make the most of their time abroad. During a one-day event, students learn how to adjust after living abroad, talk about their experiences and incorporate them into their lives and future careers.
Blythe Cherney, 22, a senior who has studied in Thailand and Britain, found the workshops helpful.
"Any experience abroad does have an effect on you," Cherney said. "When you come back, it's important to talk about it, especially with people who know what you've been through."
Yet most universities focus more on preparation than reorientation. When students return, they might have a welcome home reception. But for the most part, universities figure students can fend for themselves.Which of the following is NOT the trouble that students face when they return from studying overseas?
| A.Culture shock | B.Homesick for their new country |
| C.Losing interest in their homeland | D.Difficult transition |
The wrier is _________ the help colleges offer for the students when they return from studying overseas?
| A.pleased with | B.dissatisfied with |
| C.indifferent with | D.proud of |
The underlined word “workshops” refers to _________.
| A.conferences where people share their experiences |
| B.buildings where machines are made |
| C.shops where books are bought |
| D.labs where experiments are conduct |
After the students come back_________.
| A.They will easily find a good job. |
| B.People are very interested in their experiences. |
| C.They have to waste time and money. |
| D.They are confused and disappointed. |
What is the passage mainly about?
| A.Overseas students experience culture shock in foreign countries. |
| B.Some universities offer to help students in need. |
| C.Returned students find it difficult to translate their time abroad into experience. |
| D.Returning from studying overseas, students face more trouble than they expected. |
“Before you fall in love, you'd better get a job”
As told by Lee Joon-ho, 20, a senior in law at Seoul National University
Korean TV dramas have shown a lot of rebellious(反叛的) youth, but in fact most students still live a traditional life.
Confucianism has a great influence on us. For instance, Confucius said that we should be dutiful to our parents and value the family. Thus we prefer a school that's close to home so we can go back every day.
Also as a result of Confucianism, teachers enjoy a high status in Korea. The other day, my professor was flying to Vienna on a business trip. Instead of waiting for hours in the queue, he was told to check in first and didn't have any problem with overweight luggage.
When it comes to important decision-making, such as choosing a university, a job, and a wife, we listen to our parents' suggestions. Most parents seem liberal in study decisions, but they take a firmer attitude towards their children's love and marriage choices. Often, a man has to have his own business or a solid career before he's allowed to pursue romance.
Male chauvinism is popular among our parents' generation, since they had to support the whole family through hard work. We need to shoulder the same responsibility, but we've also learned to respect women, as they're doing outstanding work in lots of areas. But to be honest, my friends and I still prefer a traditional woman as a girlfriend and future wife. We want her to be elegant and thoughtful in taking care of a family.
Our sense of tradition is also reflected in our buying habits. In my house, you see only Korean appliances. Although European cell phones are available in ROK, we favor LG and Samsung, which are suited more to our tastes and widely promoted in TV dramas and films.The professor was told to check in first because _________.
| A.His luggage was overweight. |
| B.He had waited for hours. |
| C.People respect teachers in Korea. |
| D.He was on a business trip. |
Which of the statements is true according to the passage?
| A.Generally speaking, men need to support the whole family in Korea. |
| B.Korean women have no freedom in choosing husbands. |
| C.Male chauvinism is popular among young people now. |
| D.Young people are out of control of their parents. |
From the last paragraph we can learn that _________.
| A.You can not find European cell phones in Korea. |
| B.You can see advertisements for LG and Samsung in Korean TV dramas and films. |
| C.Korean cell phones are traditional. |
| D.The Korean people have a sense of tradition. |
What is the passage mainly about?
| A.Korean youth are rebellious. |
| B.Korean youth will not love anyone until they find a job. |
| C.Most Korea students live a traditional life. |
| D.Confucius has a great influence on the Korean people. |
Edmund Halley was an English scientist who lived over 200 years ago . He studied the observations of comets (彗星) which other scientists had made . The orbit(轨道) of one particular comet was a very difficult mathematical problem. He could not figure it out. Neither could other scientists who dealt with such problems.
However , Halley had a friend named Newton, who was a brilliant (有才华的) mathematician .Newton thought he had already worked out that problem, but he could not find the papers on which he had done it. He told Halley that the orbit of a comet had the shape of an ellipse (椭圆) .
Now Halley set to work .He figured out the orbits of some of t
he comets that had been observed by scientists. He made a surprising discovery. The comets that had appeared in the years 1531, 1607, and 1682 all had the same orbit. Yet their appearances had been 75 to 76 years apart (相隔).
This seemed very strange to Halley. The different comets followed the same orbit. The more Halley thought about it, the more he thought that there had not been three different comets, as people thought. He decided that they had simply seen the same comet three times .The comet had gone away and had come back again.
It was an astonishing idea! Halley felt certain enough to make a prediction of what would happen in the future. He decided that this comet would appear in the year 1758. There were 53 years to go before Halley’s prediction could be tested .In 1758 the comet appeared in the sky. Halley did not see it, for he had died some years before. Ever since then that comet has been called Halley’s comet, in his honor.Edmund Halley figured out the orbit of.
| A.some different comets appearing several times |
| B.the same comet appearing at different times |
| C.three different comets appearing three times |
| D.several comets appearing at the same time |
Halley made his discovery.
| A.by doing experiments |
| B.by means of his own careful observation |
| C.by using the work of other scientists |
| D.by chance |
Halley made a surprising, but correct prediction in the year.
| A.1704 | B.1705 | C.1706 | D.1707 |
According to the passage, which of the flowing is NOT true?
| A.Newton figured out the orbit of the comet . |
| B.Halley figured out the orbit of the comet first. |
| C.Newton gave Halley some help . |
| D.Halley died before 1758. |
Sydney Airport International Terminal(航空终点站)-Arrival Area
SPECIALTY RETAIL
Newslink: Two separate Newslink stores cater to all your reading needs including newspapers, magazines and the latest bestsellers.
Downtown Duty Free: Make sure you shop at Downtown Duty Free for great savings on a range of items including perfume, alcohol, skincare and cigarettes. It’s your last chance before customs.
Beach Culture: A must for those into the Latest in beach clothing. Top surfer street and fashion labels including Mambo, Stussy and Quicksilver, including children’s sizes.
DINING
Blue Sky Cafe: Speedy service leaves you time to keep an eye on the arrivals gate. Fresh milk, coffee, lemon juice, beer, Whisky, ice-cream, soda water, cakes and dumplings are on sale.
Macdonald’s: hamburgers, fries, pancakes, toasted potatoes, muffins, Pepsi, coca-cola and chocolates-all your family favorites. Breakfast served until 10:30.
SERVICES
ATM: ATMs are conveniently located throughout Arrival and Departures. Dollars, pounds and francs and RMB are all available.
Vodafone Rentals: This communications center offers the very latest technology for mobile phone rentals, sales and serving.Where is the passage likely to appear?
| A.A morning newspaper. | B.A monthly magazine. |
| C.A geography book. | D.An official guide. |
The underlined phrase “cater to” probably means ________.
| A.satisfy | B.afford | C.support | D.help |
You may have better choices to deal with _________.
| A.your hunger problem in Blue Sky Cafe and your thirsty problem in Macdonald’s |
| B.your thirsty problem in Blue Sky Cafe and your hunger problem in Macdonald’s |
| C.your hunger and thirsty problems in the Blue Sky Cafe |
| D.your hunger and thirsty problems in the Macdonald’s |
At Beach Culture you can probably buy __________.
| A.newspapers and magazines | B.skincare and cigarettes |
| C.adult cotton T-shirts | D.fresh juice and breakfast roils |
I’m a pig, and my son is a rabbit. I have snakes for daughters, and my wife, believe it or not, is a dragon! Do I live in a zoo? No, of course not! I am talking about Chinese zodiac signs(十二生肖). Depending on the year of your birth, each person has an animal for a sign. That’s why I am a pig and my wife is a dragon. If you, like me, were born in the year of the pig, then you are brave, thoughtful and loyal. The year of the pig is filled with good fortune.
Now let’s take a closer look at this interesting animal.
Pigs were first raised by man about 9,000 years ago, and are still a very common farm animal in many parts of the world. We don’t just use pigs for their meat — almost every part of the animal is used. The hair is used for artists’ brushes. The fat is used to make floor wax, rubber and plastics.
Pigs have also been important in the world of entertainment. In 1995 the film ‘Babe’ starred a loveable talking pig as its main character. The film won an Oscar and was nominated (提名)for 6 more. In England you can even go to watch pig racing. A farmer, Rob Shepherd, has been raising money for charity by holding pig races on his farm. The events have been very successful. People don’t just want to eat pigs, it seems!
Pigs also play an important role in the English language. For example, if someone says that he will travel to the sun one day, you can say “pigs might fly!” to him. Hungry? Well then, you can “pig out” and eat lots of food. And what if someone rescues you? Well, you can say that they “saved your bacon”. The writer wrote the first paragraph in a ______ tone.
| A.sad | B.confused | C.serious | D.humorous |
We may know from the passage that ______.
| A.people in England like pigs more than other animals |
| B.pigs are more useful than ordinary people imagine |
| C.pigs are the first animals raised by man |
| D.more people don’t want to eat pigs now |
The underlined sentence “pigs might fly!” in the fifth paragraph means “______”.
| A.What you have just said is impossible |
| B.Pigs are great animals |
| C.I don’t understand your words |
| D.I can’t agree with you more |
Which diagram shows the structure(结构) of the passage?

A B C D