“It was all his own idea,” says Pat, the wife of California high school football coach Bob Peters. Bob had ____ made a “motherhood contract(合同)”—declaring that for 70 days this summer he would ____ the care of their four children and all the housework. ____ he didn’t even know how to make coffee when he signed, he was very confident.
After 40 of the 70 days, he was ready to ____. “I was beaten down,” admits Bob. “Not only is motherhood a ____ task, it is an impossible job for any normal human being. ”
Bob and Pat were married in 2008. After they married, Pat ____ a secretary to help put him through university. ____ Bob has been the football coach while Pat raised the kids. ____ two years ago Pat went back to work. “I had been ____ children so much,” she ____, “I couldn’t talk to a grown-up.” She continued to run the household, ____ -- until Bob signed the contract.
Bob tried hard to learn cooking, but the meals he prepared were ____. For the last three weeks, the family ____ a lot--- sometimes having MacDonald’s hamburgers for lunch and dinner.
____ housekeeping, a home economics teacher had told Bob that a room always looks clean ___ the bed is made. “I found ____ –I shut the doors,” he says. Soon the kids were wearing their shirts inside out. “When we went to ____ Pat at work, I made them wear their shirts ____ side out so they would look clean.”
Now that Bob has publicly ____ he was wrong, he is ____ the child-raising and household tasks with Pat.
A．only B．just C．nearly D．ever
A．stick to B．set about C．think about D．take over
A．If B．As C．Since D．Although
A．carry on B．give up C．break down D．find out
A．strange B．pleasant C．difficult D．serious
A．sent B．employed C．learned from D．worked as
A．In time B．Before long C．Since then D．Later on
A．Then B．Thus C．So D．Still
A．near B．after C．about D．around
A．insists B．sighs C．jokes D．apologizes
A．besides B．therefore C．however D．otherwise
A．terrible B．tasty C．expensive D．special
A．starved B．traveled C．worked out D．ate out
A．Due to B．As for C．Along with D．Except for
A．until B．before C．if D．unless
A．an easier way B．a cheaper way C．a cleaner way D．a harder way
A．receive B．welcome C．greet D．fetch
A．good B．wrong C．right D．opposite
A．admitted B．suggested C．agreed D．explained
A．operating B．realizing C．sharing D．performing
For many 36 in the US, earning some money gives them a sense of 37 . By making their own money they can buy whatever they want . It also develops a sense of responsibility and independence .
Most teens I know have a small sum of money . Their 38 give them an allowance (零用钱). For some ,an allowance is given every week ; for 39 , every month or so . Usually they can get 10 to 30 dollars a month from their parents . An allowance is typically based on the 40 of chores (家务), such as washing the dishes , cleaning up one’s room, taking out the trash , and 41 the floor . 42 to younger siblings (兄弟姐妹) is also regarded as worthy of extra cash , 43 some cases .
Many teens also work to get 44 .Since most of my peers (同伴) are not 45 for a formal job , many choose part-time positions . These require relatively 46 time and basically no training . They can have these jobs like babysitting ; 47 younger students , offered by most schools 48 a small fee ; 49 bagging groceries at local supermarkets .
50 spending habits , most teens spend their money in a relatively carefree style . Often , a month’s allowance can be spent in just a few hours . I’m not saying that teens in US are 51 saving money . Indeed , in many situations , teens can be quite level-headed (头脑冷静) in 52 money towards college or other 53 plans . The way teens manage their money should not be seen as a 54 . It may just be a defining characteristic of their carefree 55 .
A．adults B．teens C．babies D．elders
A．freedom B．pride C．happiness D．excitement
A．parents B．teachers C．friends D．schools
A．the others B．another C．the other D．others
A．completion B．performance C．end D．success
A．watering B．washing C．sweeping D．removing
A．Cruelty B．Coldness C．Usefulness D．Kindness
A．in B．on C．by D．for
A．dollars B．money C．cash D．fees
A．satisfied B．ready C．qualified D．allowed
A．little B．much C．more D．no
A．helping B．training C．tutoring D．informing
A．in need of B．in return for C．with the purpose of D．as a result of
A．and B．but C．so D．yet
A．As for B．Because of C．in spite of D．But for
A．used to B．expert at C．looking forward to D．incapable of
A．spending B．earning C．saving D．collecting
A．future B．present C．past D．last
A．characteristic B．weakness C．merit D．symbol
A．lifestyle B．attitude C．habit D．thinking
Captain Goodfellow
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatres on Saturday morning at 10:00 Free．
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning．Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history．Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30．Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre．See Broken Window at 1:30．The workers will be at 3:45．For further information, call 4987898．
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same kind of food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world．Delicious and not expensive．Noon to 5:00 p．m．
Take me out to the Ballgame
It’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year．Get your tickets at the gate．It might be cold… don’t forget sweaters and jackets．
Do you want to hear “The Zoo”?
“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US．Concert tomorrow night at 8 Rose Hall, City College．
You can probably eat Chinese, Italian and Arab food _________．
A．at Central Park on Saturday B．at the front entrance of City Hall C．at the ballgame D．at 5:00 p．m
A．your beautiful walk B．your comfortable shoes C．your worries D．your learning about local history
A．is in the afternoon B．is at the gate C．might be cold D．is outside
A．“The Zoo” is an Australian rock group B．“The Zoo” are going to meet their American audience for the last time C．“The Zoo” will appear at 8:00 p．m D．“The Zoo” will perform in front of college students
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的A,B,C,D四个选项中，选出合适填入对应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A great many people are disappointed because of unrealistic expectations.
Walking up to a department store’s cloth counter, a(n) 26 young woman said,“I want to buy this material for a new dress. How much does it cost?”
“Only one 27 per yard,” replied the smirking (自鸣得意的) male clerk.
Not to be 28 back by the funny words, the woman said,” That’s fine! I’ll take ten yards.”
With 29 written all over his face, the clerk 30 measured out and wrapped the cloth, then held it out teasingly(戏弄地 ), 31 forward to receive his “ 32 ”.
The woman got the package quickly from the clerk and 33 to a little old man standing beside her. “Grandpa will pay the bill instead of me,” she 34 .
He was no 35 disappointed. But in the course of living, many people are 36 when others do not 37 their expectations. In order to be happy, some expectations must be 38 .These three particular 39 and unhealthy expectations are some of the main causes:
1．Expect too much 40 .When others say,“Thank you,” or in any way to show their gratitude, be 41 . It is a gift!
2．Expect others to make you happy. They simply cannot do that. Make yourself happy and 42 your joy with others.
3． Expect not to be 43 . At times, people will simply not come through for you in the way you need. 44 them and move on.
Get rid of these three unrealistic expectations and you can begin to expect more 45 right away!
A．tricky B．attractive C．ugly D．generous
A．kiss B．pay C．dollar D．cent
A．moved B．forced C．fought D．taken
A．happiness B．enjoyment C．expectation D．courage
A．hurriedly B．slowly C．patiently D．curiously
A．setting B．sitting C．leaning D．taking
A．reward B．payment C．bonus D．money
A．tended B．paid C．pointed D．nodded
A．smiled B．begged C．waved D．thought
A．wonder B．use C．good D．doubt
A．encouraged B．disappointed C．annoyed D．surprised
A．live up to B．go against C．go without D．hope for
A．set B．made C．dropped D．completed
A．reasonable B．proper C．unimportant D．unrealistic
A．profit B．kiss C．appreciation D．disappointment
A．happy B．sad C．angry D．excited
A．spare B．share C．make D．control
A．put down B．let down C．taken down D．thrown down
A．Forgive B．Punish C．Blame D．Praise
A．happiness B．encouragement C．excitement D．pride
In some cities, workaholism（废寝忘食工作）is so common that people don’t consider it unusual. They accept the lifestyle as 26 . Government
workers in Washington, D. C., 27 , frequently work sixty to seventy hours a week. They don’t do this because they have to; they do it because they 28 to. Workaholism can be a 29 problem. Because true workaholics would rather work than do anything else, they 30 have no idea of how to relax; that is, they might not 31 movies, sports, or other types of entertainment. Most of all, they 32 to sit and do nothing. The lives of workaholics are usually stressful, and this tension（紧张）and worry can cause 33 problems such as heart attacks and stomach diseases. 34 , typical workaholics don’t pay much attention to their families. Their marriages may end in 35 as they spend little time with their families.
Is workaholism 36 dangerous? Perhaps not. There are, certainly, people who work 37 under stress. Some studies show that many workaholics have great energy and interest in work. They feel 38 is so pleasurable that they are actually very happy. For most workaholics, work and entertainment are the same thing. Their jobs 39 them with a challenge; this keeps them busy and creative.
40 do workaholics enjoy their jobs so much? There are several 41 to work. Of course, it provides people with paychecks, and this is important. But it offer 42 financial security. It provides people with self-confidence; they have a feeling of satisfaction 43 they have produced a challenging piece of work and are able to say “I 44 it”. Psychologists claim that their work gives people an identity（自身价值）. After they take part in work, they 45 a sense of self and individualism.
A．strange B．boring C．pleasant D．normal
A．for example B．on the other hand C．what’s more D．after all
A．agree B．promise C．dare D．want
A．slight B．serious C．obvious D．difficult
A．still B．probably C．certainly D．mostly
A．afford B．enjoy C．watch D．allow
A．dream B．decide C．intend D．hate
A．physical B．cultural C．social D．mental
A．Therefore B．However C．Anyway D．Besides
A．happiness B．silence C．failure D．surprise
A．sometimes B．always C．seldom D．hardly
A．sadly B．differently C．efficiently D．slowly
A．study B．family C．life D．work
A．equip B．pack C．provide D．fill
A．When B．Why C．How D．Where
A．factors B．advantages C．steps D．ways
A．no more B．more or less C．no more than D．more than
A．when B．before C．unless D．until
A．valued B．failed C．caught D．made
A．give B．lose C．get D．need
On Friday morning, I was waiting in the corridor with my class for the physics exam. Glancing back from the front of the queue, I found my best friend Terry, who was treating me like I didn’t exist during the past two weeks, 36 all my calls and messages.
With all the students seated in the exam room, Mr. Reed, our physics teacher, talked to the class and announced the exam. I hated physics and felt it hard to 37 my paper. I was just looking up when a 38 caught my eye. I could hardly believe it! Terry had her phone on her left knee and she was reading from it. Is that how Terry always got good 39 ? I almost put my hand up to tell the teacher, but what would everyone else think of her? However, it wasn’t 40 ! So I nodded to Mr. Reed. He walked 41 down the row of tables. Terry was busy with her phone so that she didn’t even find Mr. Reed had 42 her. She looked up from her phone with a frightened expression. Before she had a chance to explain, Mr. Reed took her 43 and told her to leave the room. Terry started crying as she walked to the door, looking back over her shoulder at me, sad and ashamed.
After the exam, I received a text message from Terry, saying “I’m really 44 that I’ve been avoiding you lately but it’s been the hardest two weeks of my life. My dad has a heart attack and he’s been in hospital. He has a(n) 45 today and I am really worried. I know it is stupid, but I was trying to send a text message to my mum to see how it was going. Then Mr. Reed caught me and thought I was 46 . I wish I’d told you what’s been happening. I know I shouldn’t 47 who my friends are. Will you forgive me?” At these words, from my deep heart sprang up a burst of guilt along with the belief: Friendship is an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure.
A．ignoring B．receiving C．answering D．preserving
A．hand out B．give up C．throw away D．concentrate on
A．mistake B．movement C．mark D．sentence
A．spirits B．preparations C．grades D．questions
A．serious B．difficult C．fair D．helpful
A．silently B．nervously C．happily D．bravely
A．left B．reached C．passed D．followed
A．advice B．guidebook C．place D．paper
A．sorry B．angry C．glad D．lucky
A．competition B．interview C．speech D．operation
A．learning B．cheating C．relaxing D．calling
A．mind B．forgive C．forget D．persuade
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