Have you ever heard of Monkey College？ Who do you think goes to school there？ If you said monkeys， you were right． Dogs are not the only animals that can be trained to help． Helping hands an organization in Cambridge， Massachusetts， trains capuchin monkeys to be companions and helpers for people in wheelchairs who can't move their arms or legs．
More than 20 years ago， Dr． M． J． Willard was working with a person who had recently become paralyzed（瘫痪）． She thought that a monkey might be able to help her patient with some basic housework． Dr． Willard was right． Not only can monkeys be trained to help people， they are also wonderful companions．
Capuchin Monkeys are found in the wild in South Central America． They are about the size of a small cat and can live to be nearly 40 years old． They are very smart． They are also known for being friendly and good with their hands． Capuchin Monkeys have opposable thumbs ，which means they can use their hands much in the way that people do．
Everyday tasks， like turning on a light， putting something in the microwave， or playing a CD player， can be difficult for someone who cannot use his or her arms and legs． Capuchin Monkeys can easily perform these tasks． This allow their owners more freedom． They can do things on their own and can live independently．
The monkeys and their owners become friends and learn to depend on each other． Some owners say the monkeys are almost like children to them． The monkeys can be mischievous and sometimes like to play tricks on their owners． This is especially true of young monkeys． Mostly ，though， they like to please their owners． They like the tricks they receive when they do a good job， and they like to be praised．
Helping Hands matches disabled people to monkey companions who can help them． But the close friendships between the monkeys and their owners happen all on their own．
（1）Helping Hands is an organization for helping ．
A． trained monkeys
B． disabled people
C． wild monkeys
D． homeless people
（2）The following are the tasks for the trained monkeys EXCEPT ．
A． turning on the light
B． playing a CD player
C． playing tricks on their owners
D． putting something in the microwave
（3）The main idea of the fifth paragraph is ．
A． what tasks the trained monkeys can do
B． why the monkeys are chosen to be owners
C． how the trained monkeys get on with their owners
D． how the idea of training monkeys came out
（4）The passage is mainly about that the trained monkeys ．
A． can be smart and please their owners
B． can help disable people live independently
C． can have a close relationship with their owners
D． can be helpers and companions of disabled people
A new TV series in England, Away from it all, has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success withyoung people across the country. Its success is surprising because the series is about the relaxing lifestyles ofpeople who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today. There are also nostressful moments, busy offices or crowded cities. Away from it all is set in the peaceful English countrysideand tells simple stories about people’s kindness.
The director of the TV series says that its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. They saythat watching Away from it all helps teenagers forget about the stress of exams and homework, andthe troubles that fill the world today. They also say that it’s a good sign of today’s young people switching to(转到) happier TV series as it shows they would like a happier and healthier world.
Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried, however. Theysay that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes (终日泡在电视机前的人) and areusing Away from it all as an excuse for not completing homework. Some children have even refused to learn forexams because they say that they can only achieve personal happiness by avoiding stressful situationscompletely.
And what do the experts say? Paula Ray, a doctor of education, says that TV can influencechildren’s lifestyles. But she says that if a child reacts strongly, it’s likely that there are other reasons for hischange in behaviour. She says that there is nothing wrong with watching Away from it all but suggests thatparents should make sure their children know TV is not the same as real life.
| A．a world with no homework |
| B．English TV series |
| C．relaxing jobs |
| D．a happier and healthier world |
| A．it is different from other successful TV series |
| B．it is the same as other successful TV series |
| C．it is about the English countryside |
| D．it is about life in busy office |
| A．There is some action in the TV series. |
| B．The programme is about busy offices. |
| C．Many teachers and parents are worried that it will influence children’s studies. |
| D．TV is different from real life. |
Wanted：Babysitter
Do you like children?Do you have free time in the afternoon?We need a babysitter for our son.He’s 5 years old.Hours are from Monday to Friday,2:00p.m. to 6:00p.m.Sometimes you will work the whole day at the weekend.Pay is ￡4 per hour.
●Watch our son
●Read to him
●Play with him
You will work in our house.We live in London,near City Hall Subway Station.
Please call 2956-4938.Ask for Ms White.The babysitter will work _________ hours from Monday to Friday together.
| A． 6 | B．10 | C．15 | D．20 |
The babysitter will usually work _________.
| A．in the morning | B．in the afternoon |
| C．in the evening | D．at night |
What is NOT the babysitter's job?
| A．Reading books to the child. |
| B．Playing games with the child. |
| C．Cleaning the child’s house. |
| D．Taking care of the child. |
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Sometimes you feel busy and worried. 你可能有许多事情要做，时间却不够。You may wonder, “ Where does time go?” Here are some ideas to help you make use of it and find more free time to enjoy your life.
Plan ahead of time. It’ s necessary for you to make a plan at the beginning of a week or a day. Think of what you really need and don’t need to do. Spare（匀出）some time to have a short rest and look back on what you’ve done. You may have a sense of success.
Say no to yourself. If you are not excited about attending（出席）a social activity, then don’t go. 呆在家里休息。If you plan to go to a supermarket but it is raining heavily, why not stay inside? It’s fine to change your mind and do your shopping another day.
Change your pace（节奏). If you usually go shopping on Saturday, choose a weekday night to go instead. The stores are less crowded on Wednesday evening than Saturday afternoon. You can feel better if you regard your way home as taking a relaxing walk after supper.
Focus on（关注）simple pleasures. When your day’s work is done, it’s time to get yourself relaxed. A pleasant bath, a cup of coffee or a gentle song can be enough. Although expensive relaxation is nice, when you focus on simple pleasures, you’ll get more.
It was a day. In the morning, Lulu’s mother was busy doing some
. When she had everything done, she said to her son, “ It’s time to get up, my son. ” But there was
answer. She came into the bedroom and said again, “ Come
, my baby. Did you hear it? It’s time to get up now. ” It
that Lulu was still having a dream. He didn’t hear
his mother said. His mother came to his bed, “ Lazybones (懒虫). You see, the sun is
now, but you still
in bed. Get up, my dear! ” Suddenly, Lulu
, “That’s unfair (不公平) ! The sun went to bed at six o’clock last night, but I reviewed (复习) my lessons
10 o’clock. ”
Internet is educational . Many people think children should be allowed to surf the Internet as they wish . In this way ,they can look through different subjects on different kinds of websites according to their own interest . But in my opinion ,children should always be watched while surfing the internet .
Many websites have information and pictures that children should not see .There are many things that children don’t understand .All of these may have some bad influence on children ‘s development . Also , it is dangerous to let children use chat rooms by themselves .Many parents tell their children not to talk to strangers on the street , so they should be careful of whom their children talk to on the internet,too . What’s more , sitting in the front of a computer for a long time isn't good for children’s eyes , so parents should monitor(监视) the time that children spend on the internet .
In a word ,children should be kept away anything that could be bad for them . I strongly believe that it is necessary for parents to watch their children when they use internet .Is the Internet educational all the time ?
What do the parents tell children to do when they meet strangers on the street ?
Why shouldn’t children sit in front of a computer for a long time ?
Who can help children stay away from the bad influence on the Internet ?
What does the writer want to tell us in the passage ?