C. because he wanted to be friendly to the little girl who looked so nice D. when he suddenly realized that he could find a way out from the little girl
18. When Harry said,\law is the law, but since the fault was mine…,\he meant that _____.
A. they must follow it without other choice, even though the fault was his
B. he had to be strict with the woman because of the law, although he didn't want to C. the woman had to pay him￡1.50 and the railway would pay for the hotel D. she should pay￡1.50, but as he had made a mistake, she could go without paying 19. The woman left the office without saying anything because ______. A. she wanted to go home and get money for the child's ticket
B. she was so angry that she didn't want to have anything more to do with the young man C. she was moved by Harry's kindness
D. she knew she would have to pay the railway if she insisted E
People say teenagers are no good. They make too much noise in shopping malls; they drive carelessly up and down America’s main streets. And at least some of the time those things are true. But we shouldn’t forget that there are hard moments in the life of a teenager too.
I watched such a moment not long ago at a woman’s funeral which happened in a church. A teenage grandson stepped forward. Softly he began: “I want to share a few values that Nana taught me. She never failed to see light in any situation. When our family dog would attack her, what would Nana say ‘Oh, what beautiful markings that dog has.’ That was Nana.
“She was a strong woman who often lived in the shadow of my grandpa, who was a successful businessman in this city. But she was the one behind the scenes who provided the strength and support for Grandpa’s career,” he said, with a voice now trembling. “That was Nana’s way.”
Finally, in a voice breaking free of sorrow, he looked up and said, “Nana taught me courage. She put up a fight to the end, when she died peacefully, which is how she lived her life. That was Nana’s way, and I hope I can carry on in the same manner.”
There are no hearts as sensitive as those of teenagers, because everything is happening to
them for the first time. The trouble with teenagers is that they haven’t learned to be controlled. When that boy rose to speak about the woman who had been his dearest friend, his honest voice dragged each of us out into the open where we could no longer hide. I was moved and learned a lot.
20. According to the first paragraph, ______. A. young people are living a hard life B. people don’t think highly of the teenagers C. people shouldn’t forget the young people D. young people should keep quiet before the public 21. From the boy’s speech, we know his grandmother ______. A. was a weak woman living in the shadow of his grandpa B. liked dogs very much even if they often attacked her C. could see everything around her though she was old D. had great influence over the boy when she was alive 22. We can infer from the passage that the boy ______. A. was filled with sadness and gave up finishing his talk B. was always very good at expressing himself C. practiced a lot in order to give a moving speech D. had great difficulty in accepting the loss of Nana 23. The writer wanted to tell the readers ______. A. the young people were too weak to face certain facts B. the young people have learned to control themselves C. the adults could learn something valuable from the young D. the adults should teach the young how to deal with the death F
It is exciting to apply for a job that really interests you. In making your application, there are
a
number of points for you to observe.
In your letter of application, aim to say just enough to introduce yourself. If you are answering an advertisement, any information for which it asks must, of course, be given. This will usually cover your school record and any further education and training. You may also be asked to give the names of one or two persons to supply reference. For this purpose you should choose people who know you well enough about your character and ability; and you should also ask for their permission to be named as referees.
It will depend on circumstances how much you can usefully add about yourself. Your purpose is to bring to the notice of the boss any good reason why you rather than any of the other applicants should be chosen for the job. If therefore you feel you have any special skill for the work or, for example, any particular interest in the line of business, let this be known. Finally there is your use of language. You cannot go wrong if you keep your sentences and paragraphs short, making sure the sense is clear and well expressed. Choose plain words so long as they can express your meaning.
24.The aim of writing a letter of application is to ___________
A. tell the boss your school record B. express why you are most suitable for the job C. show your character and ability D. give enough information about yourself 25.In your letter of application, try to ________________. A. keep it as short as possible
B. give more information about your education and training C. say in a few words with main information D. cover your school record fully
26.The author suggests you choose words easy to ______so long as they can express your thought well .
A. to see B. to hear C. to understand D. to write
27.The best title for this passage could be________. A. How to Find a Job B. The Best Way to Write a Letter
C. Writing Letters to One's Boss D. How to Write a Letter of Application G
Saving money gives you freedom. If you have enough savings you may be able to give up your job. I know a couple who saved up enough money that they were able to leave their jobs for a year, and travel across the country. You could see the wonderful experiences they had because they were able to enjoy that time together.
Saving money is improving your future life. It is important to realize that by saving money now you will be able to do so many more things in your later years. You can retire early and spend time traveling around the world. By saving money now, you will be able to do as many things as you like and enjoy a good life.
Saving money will bring you peace of mind. Every dollar that you have in the bank is a dollar, which stands between you and disaster(灾难).People who have savings are not worried when a car breaks down, or someone becomes sick. They know that they will be okay if they lose a job, and it takes time to find a new one.
Saving money sets an example for your children. By teaching your children to save money and plan for the future, you are in control of（掌控）where you spend your money, and what you do with it. It may be one of the most important ideas that you teach your children. 28.According to paragraph 1，if you want to give up your job,__________. A. you can travel across the country B. you must have enough savings C. you can stay with your family D. you will have wonderful experiences 29 .Paragraph 3 mainly tells us___________. A. not to lose a job if you don’t have savings
B. to put the money in the bank when you have savings C. not to worry if a car breaks down or someone is ill D. to save money if you want to have a peaceful mind 30. Paragraph 4 mainly talks about___________.
A. the plan for future life B. the importance of children’s education
C. the influence of saving money on children D. the skills of saving money for children 31.The best title（标题）for this passage may be___________.
A. Money saving importance B. Money saving purpose C. Money saving skills D. Money saving experience H
People usually hate mice, but one mouse has won the hearts of the people all over the world-the famous Mickey Mouse. Do you know how Mickey came into being
Very late one night, Walt Disney was still working hard as usual. He was drawing cartoons. Suddenly he heard a strange sound-crunch, crunch. Walt looked inside the waste basket. There was a family of mice eating pieces of bread that were left over from Walt’s lunch
For many nights, they played there. Walt began to like having the mice around. He liked one little mouse better than any of the others. He named this mouse “Mortimer”. They became good friends. Sometimes when Walt was working late into the night, Mortimer would jump onto his shoulder and touch his ear with his cold little nose.
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