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We are not rich by what we possess but rather by what we can do without.
——Immauel Kant
Many times my friend June would say, “If I ever get rich, I’m getting a completely new wardrobe (大衣柜)and moving into a bigger apartment.” I thought of her words and her chances of being rich are about as good as mine. But, to everyone’s surprise, a few years ago June did come to large inheritance(遗产).
At first June said very little about the money. As the initial shock disappeared, she became excited, June is a great believer in making lists, so I was surprised to find her writing down all the ways she would spend her new wealth.
As time went on, she started revising the list. What had been midway down the list was now at the top. At last, I said to her, “You know, it isn’t necessary to spend all your inheritance at once. Take come time; think about it.” “I know, I know,” she answered with a little bit anger.
Then one morning June called, “I’ve decided how I want to use my new inheritance. I want to see what you think,” she said. This wasn’t something I looked forward to, but we had been friends so long.
As we sat, June spread a sheet of paper on the table. To my great surprise, she had written only two words: Charities, and Grandchildren-in that order. Though I had promised to keep quiet, I couldn’t keep from asking how she came to this decision.
“Well,” she said, “I took your advice and thought about it.” She added, “Helping others means a lot to me, so I’m hoping this gift will help people in need.”
I interrupted, “But what about this big apartment you most hope to have?”
“At first it was hard, but it doesn’t seem as important any more”, she answered with a smile.
Then June moved her hand, and I could see a few words written in tiny letters at the bottom of the page. After having a look at the small print, I burst into laughter. June had written: AND one new wardrobe.
From the passage we can learn that the writer at first         .

A.was richer than her friend June
B.was no richer than her friend June
C.was poorer than her friend June
D.was interested in money as June

When making a list of how to deal with her inheritance, June          .

A.didn’t change it at all
B.had a quarrel with the writer
C.kept it secret from the writer
D.made some changes to it

When June called the writer to talk about her new decision, the writer         .

A.felt that June would do something meaningful
B.refused the invitation at first, but changed her mind later
C.had decided not to make any comments on June’s list
D.was eager to learn more about the new list

What did the writer think of her friend’s new decision?

A.She found it funny and wrong.
B.She found it unacceptable and unbelievable.
C.She found it surprising and meaningful.
D.She found it difficult and meaningless.
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At no time in history has there been such a mass(大规模的) movement of people from the countryside to the city as is happening now. By the year 2030, it’s estimated(估计) that more than two thirds of the world’s population will be living in cities, twice as many as today. This means that the problems faced by cities today—overcrowding, poor housing, unemployment, poverty(贫穷) and lack of food and water—will be twice as bad, unless we find solutions soon.
Another serious issue is how to provide good transportation for their citizens. Many of the world’s major cities are already struggling with out-of-date transport infrastructures(基本设施). How can they deal with the additional demands?
London is a good example. Its enlargement was made possible by the invention of the steam engine, which powered the world’s first underground railway. But its transport system are now hopelessly out-of-date and need urgent modernization. London’s future success depends very much on developing better public transport.
Over a million people travel into central London every day from outside the city. They, together with the people who live in London, want a public transport system that is efficient, safe and environmentally friendly. What they often get, however, falls far short of that ideal. Passengers complain about cost and pollution, while businesses worry about the problems their staff have in getting to work on time. Yes, the proportion of London households that own a car grew from just over ten percent in the early 1950s to over sixty percent today.
As the city has become increasingly crowded and polluted, there has been a growing realization that action must be taken soon.
The passage is mainly written to tell us that ________.

A.it’s difficult to solve the problem faced by cities today
B.overpopulation causes the problems in cities like London
C.possible solutions to cities’ transport problems will be found soon
D.public transport plays an important role in developments in major cities

The underlined word “they” in fourth paragraph refers to _______.

A.the citizens in the city of London
B.those who come to London from other places
C.passengers who make complaints about the cost
D.businesses who are anxious about their staff getting to work late

From the passage we know that the mass movement to the city will cause the following problems EXCEPT_____________.

A.poverty B.unemployment
C.better environment D.poor transportation

The underlined words “environmentally friendly” is closest in meaning to ________.

A.pleasant and nonpolluting B.cheap and punctual
C.quick and straight D.fair and convenient

We can infer that in the following paragraph the writer would most probably deal with ______.

A.traffic jams in London streets
B.London’s future in train and air travel
C.possible solutions to London’s traffic problems
D.the improvement of the citizen’s living conditions

As you grow rapidly through your teenage years,you will experience a lot of changes. The changes may seem difficult and they may seem to happen quickly. Don't panic!You will deal successfully with them!You are a young adult now!
With more responsibility,you will find more freedom to make your own choices. This is a time to be well informed about your choices so that you can make healthy balanced decisions that will help shape your future. You may already know your career path or you may have no idea at all what you want to do. Both situations are fine!Work hard and the right opportunity will present itself to you.
Young adulthood means greater freedom and more choices. You will probably want to be independent. But try not to shut your family out of your life. You should learn to think of others even though you are old enough to look after yourself. Your family have been with you since you came into this world.
It is also perfectly natural in this time for you to spend more time with your friends than your family. Choose your friends wisely. A true friend will stand by you no matter what happens.
This period is part of the life cycle. There are some people who will be with you throughout life's journey and there will be some people with whom you part and go separate ways. Leaving school can be hard. The reality is that you may not ever see all of your classmates again.
You are a young adult. It is your life. No one can live it for you. The choices that you make from now on will be your choices. So making the right choices will be important to you. Life is for living. Enjoy your life wisely!
The best title for this passage would be ________.

A.The Choices in Life B.The Key to Success
C.Say Goodbye to the Past D.Becoming a Young Adult

Who do the underlined words “some people”(Paragraph 5)probably refer to?

A.your parents B.your classmates
C.true friends D.your relatives

The author thinks teenage years are ________.

A.a period of complete freedom
B.too hard for young people to get through
C.an important time for the young to make the right choices
D.a very important period for young students to leave their parents

Who is the passage mainly written for?

A.Teenagers B.Teachers
C.Young parents D.Adults

When a young adult doesn’t know what he or she wants to do, in the author’s opinion, it is ______.

A.disturbing B.sad
C.common D.surprising

During my free time one day, I wandered down a lonely path into the woods and sat against a tree. Then I saw one of the camp counselors approaching me. "Oh great," I thought, since counselors were always trying to cheer you up or make you laugh.
"Hey," he said, "mind if I have a seat?" I shrugged(耸肩). I wasn't going to encourage him, but I couldn't exactly stop him, either. He sat down alongside me and extended a hand. "I'm Gary," he said, "and you're Erica, right?" I nodded. "You don't exactly look like you're having a good time," he began.
I crossed my arms and gritted my teeth. "Look," I said, "I didn't want to come to camp, I don't like it, I'm not having fun, and it basically stinks." I glared at Gary.
"So there's nothing here at all for you, huh?" he asked.
"Nothing," I answered.
"Let me show you something," said Gary. He got up, and I followed him along the path until I heard a sound like a roaring freight train.
"What's that?" I asked.
"Wait and see," he replied, with a small smile.
When we rounded the corner, I couldn't believe what I saw. There was the biggest waterfall I could ever imagine, right in front of me. "Cool!" I said, and I could feel my eyes getting bigger and a smile tugging at my mouth.
"Still think there's nothing here for you?" asked Gary. "Because there's a whole lot more of this kind of 'nothing' around here."
I had to admit, the waterfall was impressive.
"Look," said Gary, "camp is what you make it. You can be sullen(阴郁的) and closed-minded and have a rotten four weeks, or you can take a look around you and see some of the incredible sights and appreciate the opportunity. It would be useless for me to try to make you have fun. You can only do that for yourself. But if you loosen up a little, you might actually have a good time." With that, he turned and walked away, leaving me on the path.
That night, by the campfire, I found myself singing along with everyone else. By the time the four weeks were up, I didn't want to leave. I'd seen some amazing things and made some great friends.
Beauty is where you find it. Life is what you make it. I think it's going to be a good year this year. I mean, I'm going to work to make it one. Maybe if I'm lucky, I'll get to go back to camp next year!
When Gary walked to Erica, you could predict that ________ .

A.he would help her feel better
B.she would say hello to him
C.he would talk about his life
D.she would tell him to go away

What can you tell about Erica from the beginning of the story?

A.She looks forward to this camp trip very much.
B.She has won a camp trip because of her good performance at school.
C.She knows Gary very well so they camp together.
D.She doesn’t see anything fun in the camp trip.

What can you tell about Erica from the ending of this story?

A.She has many close friends at home.
B.She is looking forward to the future.
C.She's a good student who gets mostly A's.
D.She often gets into trouble at school.

What does the underlined word “counselor” most probably mean in Para 1?

A.A person who teaches you how to make fun of others.
B.A person who gives you help and advice.
C.A person who guides you when you are travelling.
D.A person who teaches you how to make a camp.

Which is the theme(主题) of this story?

A.What you get out of life depends on what you put into it.
B.Parents are always making kids do things they don't want to do.
C.You will forget your trouble by the campfire.
D.Waterfalls always make you feel better.

Mother stayed at home cooking and cleaning while Father left for work. Two or more children took the bus to school. In the evening, all the family members got together at home again. This is what a traditional family was like twenty years ago. But now great changes have happened in British families.
As many as 2 out of 3 marriages now end in divorce(离婚), and many children have to live with one parent and only see the other at weekends or during holidays.
There has been a great increase in the number of working women with children. Many women have to work to support themselves and their children. Even in the family where there is no divorce, both parents have to work in order to survive.
Also women are no longer happy to stay at home taking care of children. Many of them have jobs and some of them can even make more money than men, the traditional breadwinners.
What’s more, the increasing number of single-parent families have caused an increase in the crime rate (犯罪率) among children in a way. It is thought that if a child doesn’t have a father, he or she will be harmed.
However the changes may be good for some people. For women it’s now much easier to have well-paid jobs. Although it is difficult to be a working mother, it is no longer seen as a bad thing for children.
As for some children, they learn how to solve problems by themselves at an early age.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about a traditional family in Britain twenty years ago?

A.Both the mother and the father had to work to support the family.
B.The father stayed at home taking care of the children.
C.The mother didn’t need to work.
D.A family had only one child.

Which of the following things is NOT mentioned in the passage ?

A.The increasing number of divorces.
B.The increasing number of fathers who stay at home.
C.The increasing number of working mothers.
D.The increasing crime rate among children.

According to the passage, a “breadwinner” refers to a person who ________.

A.has got some bread
B.is good at making bread
C.stays at home raising children
D.works to support the family

From the passage we can learn that ________.

A.In a family where the parents are not divorced in Britain,the mother doesn’t have to work.
B.Children whose parents are divorced have to start working early.
C.The father is very important to a child’s growth.
D.The changes in British families do no goo

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You may find the advertisements above.

A.in a store window B.in a school magazine
C.in a newspaper D.on a company notice-board

The position of a(n)is a part-time job.

A.florist B.artist
C.preschool teacher D.dental nurse

Which of the following is the most important for the childcare job?

A.Child food cooking skills.
B.Childcare experience and outgoing.
C.The ability to start work in 2 weeks.
D.The ability to work well with other people.

The office cleaners will be required to work abouthours a week.

A.5 B.10 C.15 D.20

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