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Our family raises sled dogs(雪橇狗). In ________Mom and Dad take people driving in a dog sled, and it’s super fun!
When the dogs were born, I was so ________ .That’s when I saw my favorite—little Jip. Every ________ I had, I put little Jip in my arms. I carried him around and played with him, not just because it’s fun to ________ dogs. Getting them used to human touch makes a ________ sled dog, Dad says.
When Jip was eight weeks old, he got his first ________ .All he had to do was________ wearing a light leash to get used to the ________ of pulling something behind him.
When he was ten weeks old, I started ________ Jip to come when he was called. It was ________ time to try out a harness（挽具）around his body. The harness can be a little heavy, ________ we left it on for just a short time each day.
________ , I put Jip ’s harness on him at mealtime. I ________ him to a heavy chair. And I placed his ________ just far enough away so that when he ate, he had to pull on the line.
The dogs________ fast! When they were four months old, we tied old shoes to their harnesses. ________ wolves, sled dogs like to run after anything that’s moving such as a rabbit. We started teaching the ________ “On by!” That means leave the rabbit alone! A sled dog must stay on the trail(路线).
Jip won’t be fully grown and ready to pull a heavy sled ________ he’s almost two years old. But now that he’s nine months old, he’s ________ enough to go on short runs with the big dogs. Dad says that maybe next winter I can ________ in the sled when Jip goes on practice runs. I can’t wait!
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Kids have their own ideas about money---some are sensible and others are not so wise.
Twelve-year-old Amanda thinks it’s to save and not blow your money right away “ so you can other things”.
When it comes to credit cards, eight-year-old Jeremie says when the monthly comes in “ you sign it and then you give it back” ---leaving out the part about actually it.
These kids are far away from the working world, but the ideas they’re forming about could affect how much they save, how they use credit cards and how much debt they finally take on in later life.
High school business teacher Jeff Balch said his students had knowledge about money other than spending. “ They don’t know most things because talks to them about them---as in their parents,” said Balch, “The discussions tend to be in terms of kids too much money, but no one tells them why, where their money goes.
Mitch Murphy said students’ message to the task force was to “ make it ”. “ It may be difficult to have a 14-or 15-year-old student get too about retirement planning, ” Murphy said, “ But if you want to talk about a cellphone contract or a debt card,they will be engaged in.” Murphy said learning financial literacy (能力) , well getting into the work force, should stay with Canadians for life and the country as a result.
Sandra Martin said children can start learning about money when they learn to . “ Sit down with the flyers and look at how much things cost,” Martin said. Babysitting and birthday money could be and there would be a(n) as to how much could be debited(借) every month, she said.
“ The reality is that we’re not spending with cash anymore. If you’re always in of your child’s money, then they’re never going to learn what it means to save for something that’s .”
Balch said he tries to make his students realize the differences between needs, wants and priorities(优先权). If they haven’t learned self-control and if they haven’t learned how to money, they can easily spiral(螺旋上升) out of control.
A．good B．difficult C．easy D．hard
A．sell B．exchange C．buy D．involve
A．material B．bill C．catalogue D．figure
A．paying B．replacing C．recycling D．adopting
A．already B．still C．even D．almost
A．belief B．part C．discipline D．money
A．much B．more C．little D．many
A．everybody B．somebody C．anybody D．nobody
A．spending B．costing C．taking D．sparing
A．amazing B．real C．active D．legal
A．disappointed B．skeptical C．enthusiastic D．fortunate
A．correctly B．early C．late D．patiently
A．before B．after C．when D．while
A．benefit B．bother C．contact D．educate
A．cook B．trade C．count D．paint
A．stood B．banned C．displayed D．deposited
A．attitude B．conclusion C．limit D．data
A．search B．control C．need D．place
A．important B．formal C．scientific D．independent
A．borrow B．lend C．increase D．handle
The new science of spending comes to a surprising conclusion, How we use our money may as much or more than how much we’ve got it.
Money spent on experiences, rather than material ,goods, more happiness.
Imagine that you wake up tomorrow morning to ＄1 million under your bed . What would you do that cash?
The money will probably make you think about one thing all else—yourself. A large amount of research reveals that money our selfish sides. We will much on what that money can do for us alone, Perhaps you are imagining buying a faster car, or even a new house,
But studies show that goods often fail to deliver happiness, Fortunately ,our ongoing research many ways to get more happiness from every dollar you spend, Changing how you spend money can increase your happiness.
But making these needs to challenge some of our ideas of spending It’s hard not to buying a house as a wise investment（投资）, But new research shows it brings very little happiness, A study in the United States found that homeowners, on average , were no happier than .
So, working hard to save money for a house might not be such a good idea it means spending less time with your families and friends.
And dozens of studies show that people get more happiness from buying than material things, Experiential purchases --- such as trips, concerts and special meals--- are more connected to our sense, of self.
And experiences come with one more , They tend to bring us to other people , but more often , material things are enjoyed . So social contacts are important to mental and physical health.
A．present B．matter C．appear D．equal
A．carries along B．breaks out C．holds on D．brings along
A．keep B．own C．discover D．count
A．to B．with C．about D．for
A．above B．below C．before D．after
A．shows B．explains C．proves D．designs
A．depend B．concentrate C．take D．look
A．mental B．material C．beautiful D．clever
A．outgoing B．lasting C．willing D．exciting
A．invites B．offers C．prefers D．follows
A．changes B．plans C．decisions D．mistakes
A．know B．view C．dream D．judge
A．buyers B．sellers C．builders D．renters
A．if B．how C．unless D．though
A．houses B．cars C．experiences D．health
A．clearly B．hardly C．generally D．deeply
A．advantage B．conclusion C．purpose D．identify
A．familiar B．close C．proper D．native
A．completely B．worldwide C．secretly D．alone
A．gain B．damage C．improve D．build
I am a social worker. I wanted to tell everyone about my very dear friend who passed away a few months ago.
I met him many years ago while doing my internship （实习）in the county prison. He was __ a program he had designed to help prisoners with drug and alcohol problems. He was always new ways to bring hope and help to these men and their .
One of his favorite was the Toy Drive he would run every Christmas for the children of the prisoners. He did this for twenty years his sudden death. As last Christmas , I decided that this tradition had to be , for the children as well as the of my friend.
But the file where he kept the names of the people who had helped him over the years had gone . I had to start anew（重新）and with very little ! I started making phones calls, explaining about the project and my . I prayed every night that the event would, , be worthy of my friend.
To my great , individuals, churches and businesses began to come on board and, __ , I had enough toys to give to all the children of the prisoners with some left over for the local community !
When Christmas Eve finally arrived, I felt very happy, thinking I had done all I could do and reflecting on what a（n） it had been for me. I was bagging up the remaining toys if there was anyone left who might like them. Then my phone rang.
It was my daughter. She to explain about a woman she knew in Kentucky who had five children, one seriously ill, no husband, no heating in the home, no toys!
Ohh--how could we not?
My daughter and I drove all night, from New York to Kentucky, and those children woke up in a nice warm house with plenty of !
My friend’s of kindness lived on that year, reaching all the way to Kentucky!
A．recording B．directing C．attending D．improving
A．coming up with B．catching up with C．keeping up with D．putting up with
A．company B．family C．group D．club
A．hobbies B．sports C．events D．games
A．until B．after C．because D．since
A．finished B．arrived C．followed D．approached
A．lived on B．lived out C．carried on D．carried out
A．pleasure B．memory C．benefit D．favor
A．extra B．hiding C．active D．missing
A．energy B．time C．pressure D．confidence
A．difficulties B．impression C．atmosphere D．importance
A．however B．though C．otherwise D．somehow
A．disappointment B．curiosity C．thought D．relief
A．absolutely B．eventually C．generally D．occasionally
A．as well B．at first C．in particular D．once more
A．pity B．honor C．burden D．discovery
A．wondering B．realizing C．predicting D．evaluating
A．came B．drove C．called D．returned
A．candies B．flowers C．chocolates D．toys
A．courage B．spirit C．position D．attention
Most adults want to return to their childhood, because they believe how happy it is to be a child. But they forget that times have changed a great deal, and they never honestly change places with a child. Think of the years at _ __ ；the year spent living in _fear of examinations and school reports. Every movement you made was _ _ by some adults. Think of the _ _ when you had to go to bed early, you had to eat _ things that were supposed to be good for you. Remember how “gentle” _ was given to you with words like “If you don’t do what, I say, I will…”.I’m sure you will _ _ forget!
_ __ , these are only part of children’s trouble. No matter how kind and loving parents may be, children often _ from some terrible and illogical fears since they can’t understand the world around them. They often have such _ __ in the dark or in the dream. _ __ can share their fears with other adults while children have to face their fears _ __ .
But the most _ __ part of childhood is the period when you begin to go out of it, the period when you go into _ _ _ .Teenagers start to be _ __ their parents and this causes them great unhappiness. There is a complete _ _ of self-confidence during this time. Adolescents pay much attention to their appearance and the _ _ _ they make on others. They feel shy, awkward and clumsy(笨拙的). _ _ _ are strong but hearts are easily broken. Teenagers __ moments of great happiness or black despair, _ _ _ through this period, adults seem to be more unkind than ever.
A．home B．school C．table D．hand
A．content B．forgetful C．absurd D．constant
A．observed B．disturbed C．stopped D．appreciated
A．pleasure B．goods C．time D．fun
A．delicious B．nutritious C．tasty D．hateful
A．pressure B．care C．issue D．exploration
A．ever B．never C．still D．somewhat
A．Thus B．As a result C．Even so D．Above all
A．suffer B．free C．die D．differ
A．views B．fears C．regrets D．spirits
A．Children B．Experts C．Adults D．Teenagers
A．regularly B．alone C．doubtfully D．comfortably
A．painful B．reliable C．inspiring D．imaginary
A．adulthood B．adolescence C．youth D．period
A．in B．through C．for D．against
A．need B．short C．lack D．abundance
A．expression B．explanation C．possession D．impression
A．Bones B．Feelings C．Wills D．Ideas
A．ensure B．indicate C．experience D．comfort
A．and B．but C．even D．instead
When an NBA player is young, he thinks he can win the championship by himself. It is only later ______ he has aged and been through many battles that he learns an important lesson: there is no “I” in “team”.
There is no better example of the value of ______ than the Boston Celtics. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett were all superstars on three different teams. ______, none of them had any titles（头衔） to show for it. Then, last season, they decided to play together, caring little ______ money and fame. Garnett and Allen ______ Pierce on the Celtics and changed the NBA in the process.
It started in simple ways. Garnett and Allen are two of the best athletes in the world. They treat every second of every ______ as it is the NBA championship. If you want to play alongside them then you will have to do the same. Therefore, the young guys on the Celtics started giving their ______ effort too.
Pierce had been the star of the Celtics for many years. He used to shoot the ball many times a game. But with the addition of Allen and Garnett he shot less and ______ defense（防卫）. His selflessness showed the young players that doing what made the team better was the only thing that _______. When the Celtics were winning and the game was almost ______, Garnett, Pierce and Allen would come out of the game. But they wouldn’t just sit on the bench. ______, they stood and cheered and screamed for their teammates. They wanted to ______ their friends and teammates.
Now, the guys who don’t play know they can still affect the game by cheering, so they scream and cheer when Garnett, Allen and Pierce are playing. The Celtics have ______ a strong relationship. They are ______ just teammates. They are brothers.
The result: the Boston Celtics won the 2008 NBA championship and are considered the favorites to win the Eastern Conference championship again this year. There is a saying that goes, “A successful team beats with one ______.” If that is the case, the Celtics may have the biggest heart in the NBA.
A．which B．that C．when D．where
A．determination B．chance C．teamwork D．advantage
A．Or B．Though C．And D．Yet
A．of B．for C．to D．about
A．joined B．noticed C．persuaded D．encouraged
A．detail B．practice C．partner D．request
A．full B．proud C．happy D．confident
A．gave in B．waited for C．ended up D．centered on
A．helped B．decided C．cared D．mattered
A．on B．over C．off D．in
A．Instead B．Finally C．Then D．Besides
A．calm B．support C．organize D．advise
A．understood B．accepted C．enjoyed D．developed
A．rather than B．other than C．less than D．more than
A．heart B．person C．attitude D．tip
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