Most American families are smaller than the families in other countries. Most American families have
one or two parents and one or two children each.
     Children in the US will leave their parents' home when they grow up. They usually live far from their
parents because they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them. And they
often go to visit their parents on holiday.
      Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs. Americans think it important for young people
to decide on their lives by themselves.
     Children are asked to do some work around their house. And in many families, children are paid for
doing some housework so that they learn how to make money for their own use.

1. The size of most American families is _____ that of other countries.

[     ]

A. larger than 　　
B. smaller than
C. as big as　 　
D. as small as

2. When children grow up, they leave their parents' home to _____. 　

[     ]

A. get married 　　
B. be free
C. find good jobs 　
D. study

3. They visit their parents _____. 　

[     ]

A. on weekdays 　　
B. on weekends
C. at any time 　　
D. on holiday 

4. Which of the following statements is WRONG? 　

[     ]

A. Children have the freedom to choose their own job.
B. Parents don't ask their children to do the housework. 　
C. Parents think it important for children to make their own decision.
D. When children grow up, they usually live far away from their home.

5. Some parents pay their children for doing housework because _____.

[     ]

A. children can learn how to make money for themselves
B. they are rich
C. their children required them to do so
D. it is required by law

     Why do you remember Hello Kitty, Snoopy and the other playful animals? What makes you love them?
Well, maybe because they're like the people around you. Think about it! You just may find a friend or
classmate who is like them. Is he or she: As sweet as Hello Kitty: She likes to eat cake. A. 她喜欢交朋友.
She asks friends to her tea parties. She is warm and sunny and will always help you.
      As clever (聪明) as Snoopy: He went to school when he was nine. He learned to use a typewriter in
two years! He thinks a lot. B. He is so clever that you like to be with him.
     As sarcastic (讽刺的) as Garfield: He sits happily in the seat and says sharp words to you. Sometimes
he is not nice. He doesn't really like you? He thinks you're a fool? No, in his heart, he loves you. C. He is a
friend with hard words but a warm heart.
     As naughty (顽皮的) as Mashimaro (流氓兔): He doesn't look like a good boy. He has sleepy eyes and
looks naughty. He always plays tricks (恶作剧). So you get angry D._______ him and don't like him very
much: E. His mind is active and full of ideas. He tries to be big and catch your eye. But he's still a child.
1. 将画线部分 A 译成英语：
    _______________________________________.
2. 将画线部分 B 译成英语：
    _______________________________________.
3. 将画线部分 C 改写成：
    He is a friend _____ _____ hard words and warm heart.
4. 在D的空白处填入一个适当的词：
    _______________________________________.
5. 将画线部分 E 译成汉语：
    _______________________________________.

     You can always find the advice column (建议栏) in the school newspaper. No one knows who writes it.
The students think their teacher does, but it might be a student using a false (假的) name. The students enjoy
thinking up problems for the advice column. Here are some of them and their answers.

                                                        ASK THE CLEVER MONKEY

Question: I'm always late for school. I try not to be, but I can't. Please advise me what to do. 
                                                                                                                       Tommy
Answer: You are late for school probably because you go to bed too late. My advice to you is to go to bed
             earlier, buy a clock to wake you up on time.
Q: I was brought up by my grandparents and began to live with my parents three years ago for a better
    study environment. They love me; I can see this in their eyes. But I don't know how to show my
    love for them. What can I do to let them know I love them back? 
                                                                                                                                         Sara
A: If you feel the need to show your love for your parents, that's great. Make sure you remember their
    birthdays and buy them cards and presents. Try to spend time with your parents. Tell them how you
    feel. Try to enjoy your life. Your parents want you to be happy-if you are happy, they will be happy,
    too.
Q: I'm one of the best students in my class. But I always make some mistakes which I should not make.
    And now, I'm afraid to see my teachers. I just don't know how to face them. Can you tell me how I
    can solve this problem? 
                                                                                                                                         Molly
A: The first thing you need to do is relax. Worrying about your studies is not going to help. If you have
    any difficulty, tell your teachers. No teacher is going to get angry with a student who wants to improve
    himself.
                                                                                                                                 Clever Monkey

1. We can know from the passage that Molly _____.

A. is often late for school
B. does well in her studies
C. is very weak in all her lessons
D. is very happy

2. What's the main idea of this passage? 

A. The students use false names in the school.
B. The students don't like the advice column.
C. The clever monkey in the advice column.
D. The advice column in the school newspaper.