Some children cannot wait to grow up. Because once you become an adult, you are free to make your own decisions. More importantly, you can do all those things that you cannot do now because you are too young. So, the question is, ‘At what age do you really become an adult?' Well, people become adults at different ages in different places.

In Australia, the 18th birthday is a very important event for young Australians because it means they can do almost anything they want. They can vote, learn to drive a car, get married, join the army and even buy their own houses. However, even if they can do all these things, most Australians have to wait until their 21st birthday to really celebrate becoming an adult. This is the traditional adult age not only in Australia, but also in the USA and the UK. It is their first year of true independence (独立).Traditionally, people were given a key to their houses by their parents when they turned 21, meaning they could come and go as they like.

Even though 21 is the traditional adult age in many English-speaking countries, the law nowadays is different in each country. In the UK, you can join the army at 16 and even get married at 16 if your parents allow. Young people in the UK can learn to drive a car at 17 as in Australia, although they have to wait until they are 18 to vote.

In China, there is a different age for each of the stages of becoming an adult. You can vote and learn to drive a car when you are 18, but if you want to get married, women have to wait until they are 20 and men until they are 22. Chinese people celebrate important birthdays every 10 years--so when young people turn 20, they can expect a big party!

No matter what age you are, becoming an adult is really about learning how to be independent and responsible(负责任的). Once you are finally able to take care of yourself and make your own decisions, then you can say that you are truly all grown-ups.

1.Which of the following are truly adults according to the passage?

A. Independent grown-ups.      B. Married people.

C. People who can drive.      D. People in the army.

2.At what age do Australians really become adults?

A. 17.      B. 18. C. 20. D. 21.

3.What is the writer’s opinion about the age people become adults?

A. The age people become adults depends on whether they can vote or not.

B. The age people become adults depends on their own independence and responsibility.

C. The age people become adults depends on if they are eighteen years old.

D. The age people become adults depends on when they get the key to their houses.

4.Why do people in Australia get the key to the houses when they really become adults?

A. Because the law decides it.

B. Because they can leave when they want.

C. Because they can come home when they want.

D. Because it is a tradition.

5.What are adults free to do according to the passage?

A. They are free to decide when to celebrate their own birthdays.

B. They are free to look after themselves well.

C. They are free to make their own decisions.

D. They are free to make time move faster.

1.A 2.D 3.B 4.D 5.C 【解析】 试题短文大意:这篇短文主要讲述了各国关于成年人标准的认定,但是无论在那个国家,是否是成年人了取决于你的独立性和责任意识。 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Many of us don't pay much attention to the importance of eye care.It is said that if you take care of your body,then you can surely be healthy.That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care.Natural eye care should be putin a number one place.

There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, genes ( 基因 )and aging ( 老化 ).Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you work in front of the computer,it is best to take a break every once in a while.Something dirty can cause redness and they will make You feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water.

Also, it’s important that you must try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example,sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from ultraviolet rays (紫外线).

Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight.Remember that vitamins A,C and E are good for eyes.Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly( 定期地 )and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition fora long time.

All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes.Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person's eyesight, too.Ina word, eye care is very important,no matter how old a person is.

1.All the following causes can lead to bad eyesight except___________.

A. age B. height C. reading D. computers

2.What should you do if you have to work in front of the computer?

A. Eat healthy foods. B. Clean the eyes by using cold water.

C. Wear a pair of sunglasses. D. Have a rest after working fora while.

3.If we put the passage into three parts,which of the following is the best?

( ①=Para. 1 ②=Para. 2 ③=Para. 3 ④=Para. 4 ⑤=Para.5)

A. ①;②; ③④⑤ B. ①②; ③④; ⑤ C. ①;②③;④⑤ D. ①; ②③④; ⑤

4.Which is the best title of the passage?

A. Ways of Eye Care B. Ways of Eye Exercises

C. Ways of Being Happy D. Ways of Being Healthy

1.B 2.D 3.D 4.A 【解析】 试题许多人不重视眼保健的重要性。有几个原因导致视力不佳,如没有足够的食物,基因和老化等等。电视、电脑和阅读也是很重要的原因。如果发生这种情况,最好的办法就是用冷水来清洁您的眼睛。您还必须尽你所能,以保护眼睛免受有害的东西。 1.根据第二段第二句Televisions, computers and reading are ...

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