At 18, many American young people go off on their own. They go away to college or find full-time jobs, and they often rent their own apartments. Some get married and start families. This independence(独立性)is learned from childhood. From an early age, American children learn responsibility.Children as young as 2 begin to put away their toys and dress themselves. At 3, many children do simple chores like setting the table.
Using money wisely is also taught early. As soon as a child understands the value of money, he or she receives a weekly allowance. This is used for things the child wants, like toys or treats. The child can spend of save it, usually with little guidance(指导) from parents. If the child wants money besides his or her allowance, it must be made by doing extra chores.
Children are taught early in life to think for themselves. They are allowed to make some decisions-and make mistakes. Failure(失败) often teaches more than success.Many American young people begin to live on themselves _____ .
| A．at eighteen years old | B．from childhood |
| C．after they get married | D．from an early age |
An American child learn to _____ at the age of 2 .
| A．find a full-time job | B．from childhood |
| C．put on his or her own clothes | D．do lots of chores |
The word “allowance” (in paragraph 3 ) means ______ in Chinese.
| A．奖品 | B．零花钱 | C．财产 | D．礼物 |
A child can get some more money by ______.
| A．understanding the value of money | B．helping the rich |
| C．reading many books | D．doing extra chores |
The passage is mainly about ______ .
| A．the independence of American children |
| B．the value of money |
| C．the guidance from parents |
| D．failure and success of American children |
My grandfather Jack is 96 years old，and he has had an interesting life.He has travelled a lot in his life in the Far East.He visited the Taj Mahal in India and the Pyramids in Egypt.He hunted (狩猎) lions in Africa，and rode a camel in the Sahara Desert.He says the most beautiful place he has travelled to is Kathmandu in Nepal.
Jack has married twice.His first wife died when she was 32.He met his second wife Maria while he was cycling round France.They have been married for 50 years，and they have lived happily in a small village since they got married. Jack says that he has never been ill in his life. The secret of good health，according to my grandfather，is exercise. He goes swimming every morning .He has done this since he was a boy. He also has a glass of wine every night！Perhaps that is his secret!What kind of life has Jack lived?
| A．A short life. | B．An interesting life. |
| C．A lonely life. | D．A poor life. |
Which of the following does Jack think is the most beautiful place?
| A．Kathmandu. | B．The Pyramids. |
| C．The Sahara Desert. | D．Taj Mahal. |
How many times has Jack married?
| A．Once. | B．Twice. |
| C．Three times. | D．Four times. |
Where did Jack meet Maria?
| A．In India. | B．In Nepal. |
| C．In France. | D．In Egypt. |
What does Jack do every night?
| A．He has a glass of wine. | B．He goes swimming. |
| C．He hunts lions. | D．He rides a camel. |
| A．go swimming | B．watch a match |
| C．meet some friends | D．read books |
| A．have lunch with Larry |
| B．have dinner with her friends |
| C．go to a party |
| D．go to Jim’s birthday party |
| A．At 2: 00 pm. | B．At 9: 00 pm. |
| C．At 10: 00 am. | D．At 8: 00 pm. |
| A．Wednesday morning | B．Monday afternoon |
| C．Saturday evening | D．Saturday afternoon |
| A．table tennis | B．tennis |
| C．basketball | D．Swimming |
Hi, my name’s Alan. I’m fourteen years old. I go to Canyon Middle School in America. I go to school on weekdays, but not on Saturday or Sunday. I usually have breakfast at eight o’clock. I enjoy some bread and milk for breakfast. My class starts at ten to nine. My friend Lisa sits in front of me, and my friend Peter sits next to me. We have three lessons in the morning, and we usually have English, maths in the morning. In the afternoon, we usually have a PE lesson and we often play basketball. That’s my favourite. I don’t like history or geography because they are difficult. After school, I usually go back home at once. In the evening, I enjoy watching TV.
| A．8: 00 | B．8: 30 | C．8: 50 | D．9: 10 |
| A．English and Chinese. | B．English and history. |
| C．Geography and maths. | D．English and maths. |
| A．Because it’s very long. | B．Because it’s too easy. |
| C．Because it’s hard. | D．Because it’s not funny. |
| A．Alan usually spends six days at school. |
| B．Lisa, Peter and Alan are studying in the same class. |
| C．Alan likes art best, but he doesn’t like history. |
| D．Alan watches TV in the evening every day. |
阅读下面的email,判断短文后句子的正误，正确的写T,错误的写F。
Dear Tony,
I'm at a new school in Cambridge now. I like it very much. Lessons start at half past eight. I get up at half past seven and have breakfast. We have three lessons in the morning. At break, I usually play games with my friends in the playground, like football, table tennis or basketball. Lunch is at one o'clock, in the dining hall. In the afternoon we have three lessons. School finishes at half past three. I do sports or have music lessons at school, at half past three. It's a busy day, but I like my new school!
Write and tell me about your school in China!
Best wishes,
John
One fine winter day some ants were working in the field. They were very busy. Just then a grasshopper(蚱蜢)passed by." Good day, kind ants," said the grasshopper. "I am very hungry. Won't you lend me a little food? (A)我没有东西吃了。 I will pay you before the next autumn. " "Don't you have food of your own? (B)Why didn't you gather any food during the summer? You know there was much food in the field during the summer. What were you doing then?" asked an old ant. The grasshopper answered, "I (C) (sing) all day and night during the summer. And so I had no time to gather any food.Please lend me some food. "Well, then," said the ant."(D) You only played and did not work during the summer. We'll never lend you any food. "(E) And the ants went on working.将(A)处画线句子翻译成英语。
写出(B)处画线句子的同义词。
根据上下文及括号里的提示可知在(C)处应填入的是
从下列句子中选择合适的句子填入文中(D)处。
a. You sang very well and we all liked your songs very much.
b. You could sing all the summer and you also could dance all the winter.
c. You are one of the best singers here and we cheer you.
d. Would you like to perform one for us?将（E）处画线句子翻译成汉语。
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