1、2018-2019上高二年级期中测试题六 阅读理解（一）From the earliest times，man has been interested in artPeople have often worked together to collect and save the worlds art treasures Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris，FranceThe works of art have been collected by t
2、he people of France over many centuries The Louvre has not always been a museumThe first building was a fort（炮台）In 1190，it was the kings castle with high walls and a round towerIt had a moat to prevent his enemies from walking in Over the years，the number of buildings around the castle grewBy 1350，t
3、he castle was no longer needed as a fortThe Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens During times of peace，new treasures were brought inDuring days of war，many treasures were stolen，and the buildings were damaged When Francis I became king of France in 1515，he brought in artists from
4、many countriesOne of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from ItalyDa VincisMona Lisais the best known painting in the museum today In 1793，the Louvre became a public museum，just as it is nowIt is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy 1On the whole，this passage is mainly ab
5、out_ Aan art museum called the Louvre Ban Italian artist named Leonardo da Vinci Ca king of France named Francis I Dthe best known painting in Louvre 2Why is it good for great art to be kept in public museums？ AIt helps people remember who the King of France is BIt keeps people out of the palaces CI
6、t gives everyone a chance to enjoy good art DIt helps people to know who is the greatest artist 3From the passage we know that _ Ait is not possible for treasures to be stolen Bold forts always make the best museums Cgreat art should be shared with all the people Dking Francis I of France brought in
7、 artists from an old fort 4In the third paragraph the wordmoatprobably means_ Aa high tower built in former times where soldiers watched out for enemies Ba long and deep ditch（沟） dug round a castle and was usually filled with water Ca cart pulled by horses on which soldiers fought Da long and high w
8、all around castle（二）Good health is the most valuable thing in the world. When youve got it, you never think about it. When you havent got it, you think about it all the time. Our biggest enemies are not terrible diseases and so on. We are our own biggest enemies because we sometimes destroy our own
9、good health. Some of us eat too much, drink too much and smoke too much. And though our reason tells us we should control ourselves, we find it difficult. The fact is that most human beings need stimulation (刺激). Who doesnt enjoy a drink after a busy day? Only a smoker knows the pleasure of a cigare
10、tte with a cup of c offee.The danger is when these innocent pleasures run our lives and so destroy our health. When you find yourself eating between meals or eating too much rich food, when you can only keep yourself going by taking frequent (频繁的) drinks or by smoking one cigarette after another, th
11、en its time to stop and think what you might be doing to yourself. The funny thing is that when we dont control ourselves, simple pleasures are no longer simple pleasures.All right, I know what youre thinking. Youre probably saying, “Its easy to say, but I cant help myself. I need that extra bit of
12、food, that extra drink, that extra cigarette. Life has so many pleasures that I cant do without them.” But Im saying you can help yourself. Not only that, you must help yourself. Because if you dont help yourself, no one else can. So be your own best friend.5. The underlined word “innocent”(in Parag
13、raph 2) means _. A. not having done something wrong B. exciting or cheering C. not having much experience D. not expected to cause harm6. This passage is mainly about _. A. terrible diseases and so on B. enjoying pleasures after a busy day C. the difficulty of controlling ourselves D. the danger of
14、too much drinking, smoking and eating7. “I cant help myself” means _. A. I cant do it myself B. I must ask someone to help C. I cant control myself D. Do help me, please. （三）All over the world people enjoy sports, Sports help to keep people healthy and happy, and to live longer. Many people like to
15、watch others play games. They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very excited when their player or team wins. Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for(参加) them. Football, for example, has spread(展开)around the world. Swimming is popular in all c
16、ountries near the sea or in those with many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or Italy! And think of people in cold countries. Think how many love to skate or ski (滑雪) in Japan, Norway or Canada. Some sports or games go back thousands of years, like running
17、or jumping. Chinese wushu, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet. People are inventing new sports or games all the time. Water-skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports. People from different countries may
18、 not be able to understand each other, but after a game together they often become good friends. Sports help to train(培养,训练) a persons character(性格,品格). One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace(胜不骄，败不馁).8. Why do people all over the world enjoy sports? A.
19、Because they are healthy. B. Because they are happy. C. Because they want to live longer. D. All the above.9. Why do some people get excited when they watch a game? Because A. their favourite team wins B. they win the game C. they get the good news D. they cant help themselves10. Which of the sports
20、 has a long history? A. Water-skiing. B. Basketball. C. Volleyball. D. Long jump.11. Why do people from different countries often become friends after a game together? Because A. they train their character in the game B. they understand each other C. they are friendly to each other D. they help each
21、 other（四）Riding School: You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometres of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat. Opening Hour
22、s: Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m. 8:30p.m. Phone: (412) 396-6754 Fax: (412) 396-6752Sailing Club: Our Young Sailors Course leads to the Stage Sailing qualification. Youll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course members afterwards
23、in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons (Tuesdays 6p.m. 8p.m.) Opening Hours: Tuesdays: 6:00p.m. 8:00p.m Phone:( 412)396-6644 Fax: (412) 396-6644Diving Centre: Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in
24、 which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need a swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples. Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6:30p.m. 8:30p.m来源:Zxxk.Com Phone: (412)396-6312 Fax: (412) 396-6706Medical Center: The staff of the Medical Center aim to pro
25、vide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of
26、medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores. Opening Hours: 24 hours from Monday to Sunday Phone: ( 412)396-6649 Fax: (412) 396-6648Watersports club: We use a two-kilometre length of river for speedboat racing, and water-skiing. A beginners course consists of ten 20-mi
27、nute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lessons all through the day. Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00a.m. 4:00p.m Phone: (412)396-6899 Fax: (412)
28、 396-689012. If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join _ . A. Sailing Club B. Riding School C. Watersports Club D. Diving Centre 13. If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings, you may fax _ . A. (412) 396-6752 B. (4
29、12) 396-6706 C. (412 ) 396-6648 D. (412) 396- 687614. If you are planning to explore the ocean depths, you should attend your lessons at _ . A. 24 hours from Monday to Sunday B. Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. C. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. D. Monday and Friday: 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.15.
30、If you want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end, you can go to _ . A. Sailing Club B. Diving Centre C. Watersports Club D. Riding School16. Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides? A. Good equipment. B. Nursery for newly-born babies. C. Various
31、 less expensive medicines. D. Well trained staff members.（五）Columbus College , 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive ,Kowloon CityTo: All Staff From: Jakie Mok , Secretary; Sports Development Committee来源:学科网Date: May 20, 2010 A week ago , “Sports for Life” programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to se
32、lect a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it. Here is a memo (备忘录) for your reference when you answer the phones.Sports 1: Basketball. We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports.
33、 Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible. Students will take a private bus to and from Kwun Tong Sports Park .To cover the cost of hiring a bus ,each student will have to pay 10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watchi
34、ng over each game.Sports 2: Gym We will be using St.Peters Memorial Park. There are two reasons for choosing their park. First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6:00 pm. Second, it has lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three ac
35、tivities, skipping , jogging , outdoor aerobics (有氧运动),all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.Sports 3: Hiking Hiking(远足)will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2:30 pm and finish 90 minutes later. Three t
36、eachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers. Each instructor will cost 75/hr.Sports 4: Swimming The Kowloon City Aqueatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside.
37、 We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i.e. 2:45pm to 3:45pm).Only students skilful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is 10 per visit.17. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
38、? A. Students selecting basketball had better register(注册) early. B. Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 pm. C. Hiking usually begins at 2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours. D. Students having swimming suits can take up swimming.18. It can be inferred from the passage that A. students taking p
39、art in basketball will walk to the courts. B. every student can gain admission to one of the four sports C. hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees D. students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water19. It can be concluded that A. each sport will take only on ho
40、ur B. students will be charged for the four sports C. all the sports will take place at Kowloon Peak D. teachers will accompany students on each sport20. The purpose of the memo is to A. attract studentsinterest in the programme B. require the parents to select a sport for their child C.help the sta
41、ff explain the programme to the parents D.remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time（六）A few years ago, I took a sightseeing trip to Washington D.C. I saw many of our nations treasures, and I also saw a lot of unfortunate people like beggars and homeless folks in the streets.Standing outsi
42、de the Ronald Reagan Center, I heard a voice say, “Can you help me?” When I turned around, I saw an elderly blind woman with her hand extended(伸出). In a natural reaction, I reached into my pocket, pulled out all of my loose change and placed it in her hand. I didnt even look at her. I was annoyed at
43、 being bothered by a beggar.But the blind woman smiled and said, “I dont want your money. I just need help finding the post office.”Immediately, I realized what I had done. I acted with prejudice(偏见)I judged another person simply for what I thought she was.The thing I had forgotten about myself is t
44、hat I am an immigrant. I left Honduras and arrived in America at the age of 15. Through the years, I have been a dishwasher, cashier, mechanic and pizza delivery driver among many other jobs, and finally I became a network engineer.In my own life, I have experienced many open acts of prejudice. I re
45、member a time, at age 17 I was a busboy, and I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not do well at school, he would end up like me.But now, living in my American middle-class lifestyle, it is too easy to forget my past, to forget who I am and where I have been, and to lose sight of wher
46、e I want to be going. That blind woman on the street of Washington D.C. cured me of my blindness. She reminded me to always keep my eyes and heart open.21. When the author came to America at first _. A. he usually did some work with a little payment. B. he used to beg for some money on the street.C.
47、 he lived a comfortable life as a network engineer. D. he was respected by others all the time.22. According to the passage, what did the author regret?A. That he gave all his change to the blind woman. B. The way he treated the blind woman.C. That he came to Washington D.C. for a visit. D. That he
48、didnt tell the woman the way to the post office.23. The father mentioned in the passage wanted _. A. to encourage his son to make a living by himself B. his son to become a busboy in the future 来源:学科网 C. his son to work harder at school D. to remind his son to depend on himself at school24. We can i
49、nfer all of the following statements from the passage EXCEPT _. A. He disliked being bothered by beggars. B. He was delighted to give away his money to beggars. C. He once suffered a lot. D. The blind woman didnt beg for money at that time.25. What does the author want to tell us through this story?
50、A. Dont dream up ways to get what you want. B. Money is the root of all evils.C. An easy life makes a person forgetful. D. Be good to others all the time. （七）Today anyone will accept money in exchange for goods and services. People use money to buy food, furniture, books, bicycles and hundreds of ot
51、her things we need or want. When they work, they usually get paid in money.Lots of the money today is made of paper. But people used to use all kinds of things as money. One of the first kinds of money was shells. Shells were not the only things used as money.In China, cloth and knives were used. In
52、 the Philippine Islands, rice was used as money for a long time. Some Africans once used elephant tusks, monkey tails, and salt as money.The first metal coins were made in China. They were round and had a square hole in the center. Different countries have used different metals and designs for their
53、 money. Later, countries began to make coins of gold and silver.But even gold and silver were inconvenient if you had to buy something expensive. Again the Chinese thought of a way to improve money. They began to use paper money. The first paper money looked more like a note from one person to anoth
54、er than the paper money used today.Money has had an interesting history, from the days of shell money until today.26. In the Philippines Islands _ was once used as money.A. rice B. knife C. cloth D. wheat27. What was first used as money? _.A. Elephants tusks B. Cloth C. Salt D. Shells28. The first m
55、etal coins looked like _.A. square-shaped with some designs on them B. square-shaped with a round hole in the centerC. round-shaped with a square hole in the middleD. round-shaped with a round hole in the middle29. The first paper money _.A. was passed from west Asia to China B. looked like a note u
56、sed todayC. was first used in Europe D. looked like a piece of fur30. We can infer from the passage that _.A. paper money isnt difficult to make B. money must be suited to carryC. people need money to exchange goods with each other D. people prefer metal coins to paper notes（八） In this century the t
57、raditional American family is constantly faced with the threat of breakdown. Some sociologists suggest that one little noticed cause may be the introduction of the TV dinner. Before the appearance of television seats, the American dinner was a big event for the family. In many homes dinner time may
58、be the only time when everyone got together. A typical dinner was usually in three stages. In the preparation stage, the children and Father frequently helped with setting while Mother put the last touches on the roast. In the eating stage, family members shared the days experiences and more than fo
59、od was consumed. In this stage families got to know one another and made joint decisions around the dinner table, and thus the family solidarity（团结） was strengthened. In the cleaning up stage, children or Father again gave their hands, so that their significance to the home community was clear. Unfo
60、rtunately, all of these have been erased by a productthe television set. By the beginning of the 1980s, the typical American family dinner was just twenty minutes long. The speed up of this once leisurely experiences is clearly connected to the overall pace of modern life and maybe a model of the mo
61、dern life is the TV dinnersmeals designed to be consumed between the opening and closing credits of a half hour program. The once family affair has now become nothing more than the use of a fork and knife.60. According to the passage, the American family is now threatened by .A. poverty B. having fe
62、w children C. poor living conditions D. separation61. In the past, Americans tended to .A. spend more time eating their food at dinner tableB. eat more food than they have todayC. spend more time talking about their days experience at dinner tableD. talk so much that they forg ot to eat62. The short
63、ening of the dinner time in America is related to .A. the TV programs B. the pace of modern life C. the wide use of household appliances D. the popularity of fast food专题二 七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项（选项中有两项为多余选项）(一)The jobs of the future have not yet been invented. 36 By helping them develop clas
64、sic skills that will serve them well no matter what the futureholds.1. CuriosityYour children need to be deeply curious. 37 Ask kids, “What ingredients (配料)can we add to make these pancakes even better next time?” and then try them out. Did those ingredients make the pancakes better? What could we t
65、ry next time?2. CreativityTrue creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it. 38 There are a dozen different things you can do with them. Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity.3. Persona
66、l skillsUnderstanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids. We know whats going on inside our own head, but what about others? Being able to read people helps kid from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions. 39 “Why do you think shes crying?” “Can you tell how that man is fee
67、ling by looking at his face?” “If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel?”4. Self Expression40 There are many ways to express thoughts and ideas - music, acting, drawing, building, photography. You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.A.Encourage kids to cook wi
68、th you.B.And we cant forget science education.C. We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.D. We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.E. Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.F. So how can we help our kids prepare
69、 for jobs that dont yet exist?G. Being able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.(二) Evaluating Sources (来源) of health Information Making good choices about your own health requires reasonable evaluation. A key first step in bettering your evaluation ability is to look carefu
70、lly at your sources of healthy information. Reasonable evaluation includes knowing where and how to fins relevant information, how to separate fact from opinions, how to recognize poor reasoning, and how to analyze information and the reliability of sources. 71 Go to the original source. Media repor
71、ts often simplify the results of medical research. Find out for yourself what a study really reported, and determine whether it was based on good science. Think about the type of study. 73 Watch for misleading language. Some studies will find that a behavior “contributes to” or is “associated with”
72、an outcome; this does not mean that a certain course must lead to a certain result. 73 Carefully read or listen to information in order to fully understand it.Use your common sense. If a report seems too good to be true, probably it is. Be especially careful of information contained in advertisement
73、s. 74 Evaluate “scientific” statements carefully, and be aware of quackery(江湖骗术). 75 Friends and family members can be a great source of ideas and inspiration, but each of us needs to find a healthy lifestyle that works for us.Developing the ability to evaluate reasonably and independently about the
74、 health problems will serve you well throughout your life.A. Make choice that are right for you. B. The goal of an ad is to sell you something.C. Be sure to work through the critical questions. D. And examine the findings of the original research.E. Distinguish between research reports and public he
75、alth advice.F. Be aware that information may also be incorrectly explained by an authors point of view.G. The following suggestions can help you sort through the health information you receive from common sources.(三) Why is setting goals important? _51_ Instead of just letting life happen to you, go
76、als allow you to make your life happen.Successful people imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals. _52_ Its like having a map to show you where you want to go. Think of it this way. There are two drivers. One has a destination in mind which can be found on a map. She can drive straight
77、 there surely without any wasted time of wrong turns. The other driver has no goal, or destination or map. She starts off at the same time from the same place as the first driver, but she drives aimlessly around, never getting anywhere, just using up gas. Which driver do you want to be? _53_ They de
78、cide what they want in life and then get there by making plans and setting goals. Unsuccessful people usually just let life happen by accident. Goals arent difficult to set and they arent difficult to reach. _54_ You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.
79、55_ Written goals can be reviewed regularly, and have more power. Like a contract with yourself, they are harder to neglect or forget. Also when you write your goals in a particular way, you are able to make yourself continuously aware of situations that will bring you nearer to your goal.AWinners i
80、n life set goals and follow them through. BResearch tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it.CIts up to you to find out what your goals really are.DIts difficult for a driver to reach his destination without a map.EBy setting goals you are taking control of your life.
81、FBecause goals can help you do, be, and experience everything you want in life.GBecause everybody should have a goal in his mind.(四) Kids health: Four steps for fighting stressEverybody gets stressed time to time. 71 Some ways of dealing with stress - like screaming or hitting someone一dont solve (解决
82、)，much. But other ways, like talking to someone you trust, can lead you to solving your problem or at least feeling better.Try taking these four steps. the next time you are stressed:(1) Get support. When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you. Talk to “trusted adult, such as “par
83、ent or other relatives. 72 They might have had similar problems, such as dealing with a test, or the death of a beloved pet.(2) Dont take it out on yourself. Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on themselves. Oh, dear, thats good idea. Remember that there are always people to
84、 help you. Dont take it out on yourself. 73 (3) Try to solve the problem. After youre calm and you have support from adults and friends, its time to get down to business. 74 Even if you cant solve it all, you can solve a piece of it.(4) Be positive. Most stress is temporary(暂时的).Remember stress does
85、 go away, especially when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it. These steps arent magic, but they do work. And if you can stay positive as you make your way through a tough time, youll help yourself feel better even faster. 75 A. Ask for a helping hand to get you through the to
86、ugh situation.B. Notice your friends feelings and find a way to help them.C. Different people feel stress in different waysD. Ah, it feels so good when the stress is gone.E. You need to figure out what the problem is.F. And dont forget about your friends.G. Then, find a way to calm down.(五) Tips for
87、 Cooking on a Tight ScheduleFrom my experience, there are three main reasons why people dont cook more often :ability, money and time. 36_. Money is a topic Ill save for another day. So today I want to give you some wisdom about how to make the most of the time you spent in the kitchen. Here are thr
88、ee tips for great cooking on a tight schedule.1. Think ahead. The moments when I think cooking is a pain are when Im already hungry and theres nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to cook? Do you have the right materials already? 37_2.Make your time worth
89、it .When you do find time to cook a meal , make the most of it and save yourself time later on .Are you making one loaf of bread ? 38 .It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something .So save yourself the effort for future meal .3.39 This may surprise you , but one of the best tool
90、s for making cooking worth your time is experimentation .It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well with your appetite and schedule. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule.Hopefully that give
91、s you a good start. 40_ And dont let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live!A. Try new things.B. Ability is easily improved.来源:Z.xx.k.ComC. Make three or four instead.D. Understand your food better.E. Cooking is a burden for many people.F. Let cooki
92、ng and living simply be a joy rather than a burden.G. A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on.(六) Three Apples changed the world. The first one seduced(诱惑)Eve. The second one awakened Newton._1_Here are some famous words from Steve Jobs to share.On characterIm the only person I
93、know thats lost a quarter of a billion dollars in one year. _2_.On good designThats been one of my mottos-focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex；You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But its worth it in the end because once you get there，you can move mo
94、untains.On his outlook_3_ Going to bed at night saying weve done something wonderful，thats what matters to me.On your working lifeYour work is going to fill a large part of your life，and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work._4_ If you havent found it yet，keep lo
95、oking. Dont settle.On the importance of deathNo one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven dont want to die to get there._5_ No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be，because Death is very likely the single best invention of life. It is lifes change agent. It clears out the
96、 old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you，but someday not too long from now，you will gradually become the old and be cleared away.AIts very characterbuilding.BThe third one was in the hands of Steve Jobs.CThis is not a oneman show.DAnd the only way to do great work is to love what you d
97、o.EAnd yet death is the destination we all share.FIts really hard to design products by focus groups.GBeing the richest man in the cemetery doesnt matter to me.(七) Real policemen hardly recognize any resemblance between their lives and what they see on TV._1_He has to know exactly what actions are c
98、rimes and what evidence can be used to prove them in court. He has to know nearly as much law as a professional lawyer，and what is more，he has to apply it on his feet，in the dark and rain，running down a street after someone he wants to talk to._2_He will spend most of his working life typing million
99、s of words on thousands of forms about hundreds of sad，unimportant people who are guilty of stupid crimes.Most television crime drama is about finding the criminal：as soon as hes arrested，the story is over._3_Except in very serious cases like murders and terrorist attacks，little effort is spent on s
100、earching.A third big difference between the drama detective and the real one is the unpleasant pressures：first，as members of a police force，they always have to behave absolutely in accordance with the law._4_They can hardly ever do both. Most of the time some of them have to break the rules in small
101、 ways.If the detective has to deceive (欺骗) the world，the world often deceives him._5_And this separation the detective feels between himself and the rest of the world is deepened by the simplemindednessas he sees itof citizens，social workers，doctors，lawmakers，and judges，who，instead of eliminating cr
102、ime，punish the criminals less severely in the hope that this will make them reform.AHe cant get any evidence from the witnesses.BIn real life，finding criminal is seldom much of a problem.CLittle of his time is spent in chatting.DSometimes he can chat with others to relax himself.ESecond，as expensive
103、 public servants，they have to get results.FThe first difference is that a policemans real life revolves round criminal law.GHardly anyone he meets tells him the truth. (八) Money Matters来源:Z。xx。k.ComParents should help their children understand money.48 So you may start talking about money when your
104、child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.The basic function of moneyBegin explaining the basic function of money by showing how 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
105、 have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier(收银员). 49 When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.Money lessonsApproach money lessons with openness and honesty. 50 If you must sa
106、y no to a childs 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.”51 Begin at the grocery store. Pick out two similar brands of a product-a name-brand butter and a g
107、eneric (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.52 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
108、 for other purchases.A. Wise decisionsB. The value of moneyC. 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 youF. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the to
109、y store.G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.(九) In the United Stated, many high schools require at least two years of foreign language study for graduation. Actually, becoming fairly fluent in a foreign language provides many more benefits. As our worl
110、d becomes increasingly international, the importance of learning a second (or third) language will only continue to grow.43_ Learning a second language will have a powerful effect on your success in business. The ability to transform freely in multiple languages is so important, in fact, that many c
111、ompanies actually offer financial benefits to employees who can achieve fluency. If you are working with the general US population, you will probably see the greatest professional gain by learning Spanish, but almost every language is spoken somewhere in the melting pot. Whether you are a doctor lea
112、rning to communicate directly with more of your patients or a customer service representative learning to solve more customers problems, expanding your language abilities will help your work greatly.44_ Because learning a second language requires such a basic change in ideas, it will provide many in
113、tellectual(智力的) benefits as well. Much like studying a musical instrument, learning a foreign language will provide a mental challenge that will increase your intellectual strength in both school and business. This effect is so strong that researchers have found each year of language study results i
114、n measurable gains on both college and graduate school exams.45_ Because we are used to speaking, reading, and even thinking in our native language since birth, we cant often pay attention to various grammatical errors. When you learn a second language, your study of the foreign language will force
115、you to draw comparisons and reevaluate your understanding of English grammar. Not only will you learn a second language, but you will actually learn to communicate more clearly in your first language!46 _ Traveling either on your own or in a study abroad program provides many opportunities to study
116、a foreign culture and learn to think outside of your own cultures assumptions. As an English speaker in a foreign country, however, your ability to actually experience the countrys real culture will be fairly limited. By learning a foreign language before traveling, however, you will actually be abl
117、e to get past the tourist experience to see what the country is really like on the inside. As an added bonus(意外的好处)，you can also perfect your language skills during your stays.47 _ Not only will language learning benefit you in the long term, but it can also help you pay for college. Many scholarshi
118、ps are available for students who speak a certain language or understand a particular culture. Because these scholarships are offered to a limited group, you will actually have a much higher chance of winning these scholarships than you would in some of the more well-known programs.You can land a sc
119、holarship easily.A. You will acquire a new way.B. Your mind will be sharpened.C. You may be promoted in your work.D. You will have better travel experience.E. Your first language will be improved.F. Reasons for Learning a Foreign Language(十)Are you truly happy? Do you ever know what it means to be h
120、appy and what it takes to achieve happiness? 31 . The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.Make a plan for attaining goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods will very likely increase if you are going after something you value.Surround yourself with hap
121、py people. It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are surrounded by people who think that way. 32 .When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution instead of being absorbed in self-pity. Truly happy people dont allow setbacks to affect their mood because they know that with a littl
122、e thought they can turn the circumstances back to their favor. 33 . These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness. 34 . Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra
123、 minutes on your appearance, you will be subconsciously (下意识地) putting yourself in a better mood.Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation that would otherwise make you happy.Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness. 35 A. What mak
124、es one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.B. On the contrary, if you are around people who are happy, your emotional state will be influenced.C. Being overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a negative effect on your mood.D. These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves.E. Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.F. There are some tips in life that lead to happiness.G. Its also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.