Bill: Yes,I do.___8___
Jony: Is it new?
Bill: It was new in 2008.
John: So, it's pretty old now.
Bill: Yes,it is.___9___
Jony: Do you take good care of it?
Bill: Oh,yes.___10___ And my mechanic changes the oil twice a year.
A.But it still looks good
B.What kind of car do you have
C.I have a Honda
D.I Wash it once a week
During his freshman year summer vacation, his classmate got him a job working on a hay (干草) farm. He threw hay up into wagons as the tractor drove around fields, and then they stacked (剁起) it in the hot barn. It was a hot,lowpaying job.
He once worked a few nights a week at a grocery store. He put things on the shelf. It was a lot of lifting and carrying,and his arms were strong from this and the previous job. It was dull and didn’t pay much.
He took some time off when soccer got serious,but the following summer he tried working at a lumber yard. It was hot outside, but he got a lot of exercise lifting and carrying things like boards and drywall. He also learned a lot about building supplies. It still didn’t pay well.
From there, he spent a year doing some tutoring for a friend of the family, but that was piecemeal. His first real job came the last year at school, when he fixed registers and worked on computers at a big box store. It was his favorite job yet, but it still didn’t pay well.
What Peter realized with all of these jobs was that he needed a better paying job! The only way to get that was to get trained or educated. He could go to school and get a 2year degree in an office or technical position. His other choices were going to a 4year college or joining the army. He wasn’t sure what he was going to do yet, but he knew he had to do something. Jobs were a lot of work, money was hard to earn,but he liked staying busy and being able to buy things. Peter wanted the most out of life, and that meant education.
25.All the jobs Peter had taken had one thing in common:_____.
A、They didn’t pay well
B、They were dull and tiresome
C、They needed hard labor
D、They were done during his vacation
26._____was the most important for Peter if he wanted a good job.
A、Confidence
B、Education
C、Opportunity
D、Wisdom
27.We can learn from the text that_____.
A、Peter knew what to do with his future
B、Peter’s father didn’t care about him
C、It was very hard for Peter to make his choices
D、Peter was determined to do whatever he liked
The first step in creating a budget is to set your goals.What does your family needand want?You must know all that to work out the details of the budget.Never spend more than you can.Then decide which goals are the most important.
The next step is estimating(估计)family income.Before you can plan wisely,you need to know how much money you have to spend!Write down aqll themoney you expect to receive(wages,saving,interest,etc.) during the planned budget period.
After you have calculated (计算)how much money will be available,it is time to estimate expenses(开销、支出).List all of your family expenses.
If you are not satisfied with what you got for your money,look carefully at your spending.Studying your records will show where overspending has occerred.It will also point out poor buying habits.
It is also a good idea to set aside a small amount of money for emergencies.Every family has emergencies:a blown tire,a broken device,or the need for medical care.
51.According to the passage,what is the advantage of a budget?
A.It can help you set your goals clearly.
B.It can help you save a lot of money.
C.It can help you get rid of poor buying habits.
D.It can help you spend money wisely.
52.In carrying out your budget,you need ___.
A.to have the ability to control yourself
B.to ask your family members for advice
C.to cut it down as much as possible
D.to take care not to buy expensive things
53.Accordingiy,one advantage of keeping a record of your spending is that ___.
A.you will remember how much you have already spent
B.you will know if you have spent more money than you planned
C.you will be able to tell your family what should not be bought
D.you will learn how to make a better budget next time
54.The writer suggests that it is a good idea to set aside some money because ___.
A.you probably will not be able to follow your budget
B.people usually spend more than they plan to do
C.one can hardly plan everything in advance
D.others may want to borrow some money from you
55.This passage is mainly about ___.
A.the meaning of a budget B.the relation between budget and income
C.the way a budget is made D.the importance of making a budget
A.Yes,I like basketball a lot
B.It‘s far too crowded
C.Yes,I’m crazy about it
D.Oh,it’s funny
A.I didn't have a lot of time to prepare food, so much of my experience comes from eating in restaurants
B.A big change was using public transportation in Tokyo
C.Overall, the diet there is a healthy one-low fat
— I have problems to fall asleep because it seems difficult for my brain to slow down.
— _______________. Do some exercises!
A. You must have had too much in your dinner
B. You must be under a lot of stress
C. You should go to see a doctor
D. You must be in love with somebody
udents to grow as people, and to develop their own interests in many subjects.Open education allows students to be responsible for their own education, as they are responsible for what they do in life.The open classroom may allow students to enjoy learning more.Some students will be happier in such a school.They will not have to worry about grades or rules.For students who worry about these things a lot, it is a good idea to be in an open classroom.
But many students will not do well in an open classroom.For some students, there are too few rules.These students will do little in school.They will not make good use of open education.For many students it is important to have some rules in the classroom.They worry about the rules even when there are no rules.Even a few rules will help this kind of student.The last point about open education is that some traditional teachers do not like it.Many teachers do not believe in open education.Teachers who want to have an open classroom may have many problems at their schools.
Since some of its good points and bad points have been explained, you may have your own opinion about open education.The writer thinks that open education is a good idea, but only in theory.In actual fact, it may not work very well in a real class or school.In some cases, students must be made to study some subjects.Many students are pleased to find subjects they have to study interesting.They would not study those subjects if they did not have to.
36.Open education allows the students to ().
A.achieve more in life
B.be ready for their own future
C.develop their own interests
D.learn subjects outside classroom
37.Open education may be a good idea for the students who ().
A.enjoy learning
B.worry about grades
C.believes open education is completely a good idea
D.are pleased to have rules
38.Some students will do little in an open classroom because ().
A.there are too few rules
B.they don’t like open education
C.they care much about their grades
D.open classroom is of little help to them
39.Which of the following is mentioned in the passage? ()
A.Traditional teachers like open education very much
B.Students do better in a traditional classroom
C.Students are not used to making so many choices in open education
D.Teachers may have problems in open classrooms
40.Which of the following best summarizes the passage?()
A.open education is a really complex idea
B.Teachers like traditional education
C.Students don’t have to worry about rules
D.Teachers’ feelings and attitudes are important to the students
k prior to sightseeing capture solo stress out visa be obsessed with (1) taking a working holiday abroad you will need to do a number of things. There is quite a lot of (2) to complete. You will need to (3) various forms, including a(n) (4) application. Make sure it is the sort that allows you to take (5) , rather than just being an ordinary tourist type that allows you to do (6) only. (7) that, of course, you need to (8) your ticket. Once that is all done you will be ready to set off. Don’t let the thought of stepping outside your (9) zone frighten you, don’t let it (10) you (11) . You may set out on your own, travelling (12) , but you will soon (13) with many of the new people you meet on the way. So, start (14) the Internet to see where you would like to start your adventure!
A.require
B.inquire
C.request
D.inform
Most people learn best using a variety of _________, but traditional classes are an ideal(理想的)start for many people. They _______ an environment where you can practice under the ________ of someone who’s good at the language. We all lead ________ lives and learning a language takes _______. You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a ________. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes ________.
Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I’m too _______,” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more _______ than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any ________. And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I’ve also heard people ________ about the mistakes they make when ________. Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes ________ you’re much less likely to make them again.
Learning a new language is never ________. But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress. And you’ll be _________ by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in ________ own language. Good luck!
1.A. technical B. political C. practical D. physical
2.A. After B. So C. Though D. Or
3.A. literature B. transport C. agriculture D. medicine
4.A. view B. knowledge C. form. D. database
5.A. paintings B. regulations C. methods D. computers
6.A. protect B. change C. respect D. provide
7.A. control B. command C. guidance D. pressure
8.A. busy B. happy C. simple D. normal
9.A. courage B. time C. energy D. place
10.A. theory B. business C. routine D. project
11.A. some risks B. a lot less C. some notes D. a lot more
12.A. old B. nervous C. weak D. tired
13.A. closely B. quickly C. privately D. quietly
14.A. age B. speed C. distance D. school
15.A. worry B. hesitate C. think D. quarrel
16.A. singing B. working C. bargaining D. learning
17.A. if B. and C. but D. before
18.A. tiresome B. hard C. interesting D. easy
19.A. blamed B. amazed C. interrupted D. informed
20.A. their B. his C. our D. your