A businessman was deep in debt (欠债) and could see no way out. He sat on the park bench, _____ in hands, wondering if anything could his company.

Suddenly an old man appeared. “I can see _ ___ is troubling you,” he said. After listening to the businessman's , the old man said, “I believe I can you.” He asked the businessman’s name ,and a check (支票), saying , “Take this money. Meet me here exactly one year from today, and you can me back at that time.” Then he left quickly.

The businessman in his hand a check for $ 500,000, signed(签字)by John D. Rockefeller, who was then one of the men in the world! “I can get rid of my money worries now!” he realized. But instead, he to put the check in his case, just knowing it was there to give him the strength to work out a to save his company.

Within a few months, he was out of debt and money once again. Exactly one year later, he returned to the with the check. At the agreed-on , the old man appeared. Just the businessman was about to hand back the check and his successful story, a nurse came running up and grabbed the old man. “I am so I caught him!” she cried, “I hope he hasn't been bothering you. He's escaping from the rest home and people he’s John D. Rockefeller.” And she led him away by the arm. The businessman just stood there, .

Suddenly, he realized it wasn't the money, real or imagined, but his new found self-confidence that gave him the power to achieve anything he went after.

1.A. money B. hair C. cheek D. head

2.A. start B. stop C. save D. sell

3.A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything

4.A. programs B. troubles C. wishes D. dreams

5.A. find B. teach C. help D. protect

6.A. packed up B. picked up C. took out D. wrote out

7.A. bring B. pay C. feed D. call

8.A. saw B. tied C. pulled D. hid

9.A. tallest B. richest C. strongest D. busiest

10.A. continued B. refused C. decided D. forgot

11.A. record B. result C. problem D. way

12.A. losing B. making C. lending D. raising

13.A. park B. room C. company D. hospital

14.A. time B. corner C. price D. weekend

15.A. if B. as C. after D. because

16.A. read B. test C. share D. hear

17.A. sad B. angry C. tired D. glad

18.A. seldom B. hardly C. never D. always

19.A. ordering B. warning C. telling D. reminding

20.A. shocked B. bored C. excited D. interested

The weather predictions for Asia in 2050 read like a story from a doomsday movie.

Many experts and green groups fear they will come true unless there is a united global effort to hold back greenhouse gas outpouring.In the decades to come, Asia—home to more than half the world's 63 billion people—will change from one climate extreme to another, with tired farmers battling droughts, floods, disease, food shortages and rising sea levels.

"It's not a pretty picture," said Steve Sawyer, climate policy adviser with Greenpeace in Amsterdam.Global warming and changes of weather patterns are already occurring and there is more than enough carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to drive climate change for decades to come.

Already, changes are being felt in Asia but worse is likely to come.Sawyer and top climate bodies say, and could lead to mass migration and widespread human disasters.According to predictions, icebergs will melt faster, some Pacific and Indian Ocean islands will have to evacuate or build sea defenses, storms will become stronger and insects and water-borne diseases will move into new areas as the world warms.

All this comes on top of rising populations and demand for food, water and other resources.Experts say environmental worsening such as deforestation and pollution will likely enlarge the results of climate change.

In what could be a sign of the future, Japan was hit by a record of 10 typhoons and tropical storms this year, while two - thirds of Bangladesh, parts of Nepal and large areas of northeastern India were flooded, affecting 50 million people, destroying livelihoods and making tens of thousands ill.

The year before, a winter cold strike and a summer heat wave killed more than 2,000 people in India.

1.This passage is mainly about ____ .

A.present situation and predictions of environmental problems in Asia.

B.the weather predictions for Asia in the future and the reasons

C.how to improve our environment

D.reasons why the world will no longer be suitable for us to live in

2.In the future the Asian farmers will have to face the following except ____ .

A.food shortages B.wars

C.droughts D.floods

3.The underlined word "doomsday" in the first paragraph may mean____ .

A.the hell B.the end of the world

C.a great world war D.mystery

4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A.Asian climate will change greatly.

B.Some islands may be flooded in the future.

C.People may meet with some new diseases resulting from water.

D.More than 50 million people have been ill in Asia the year before.

Homework will not be a concern for pupils attending a pioneering new secondary school in Norfolk. Instead, the 1,100 children will stay longer at school, doing extra study at school as part of the extended school day, which could last until about 5 pm.

Rather than setting homework that pupils could struggle with at home, where there may be limited access to computers, they will do that as independent study in the day. When they go home they should enjoy quality family time. That has been really well received by parents who respect the fact that family time will be family time. But the school would still expect youngsters to study at home ahead of important exams.

Independent learning at school would ensure equality because kids who get help with homework from parents might rely on others too much.

Peter Devonish , a teacher at the school, said, “Having the children at school a bit longer to strengthen their learning is a really good idea, because they can have their time with the family.” But he warned. “A disadvantage is that our school is in the countryside, which means it’s not so perfect to get children home at that time.”

Mr. Devonish said they also set pupils project-based homework, such as looking at an energy-efficient house, which allowed them to combine independent study with working with their parents.

Craig Morrison, another teacher, said, “A large problem with homework has been that not enough is done with it. With homework, a lot of effort can go into it, so it’s about celebrating what children do rather than processing it in terms of marking it and handing it back.”

1.How will students spend their longer days at school?

A. They will do homework on computers.

B. They will study all by themselves.

C. They will have fun with teachers.

D. They will prepare for exams.

2.Why is the new idea well accepted by some parents?

A. Because it helps kids with their homework.

B. Because kids will be educated well at school.

C. Because kids will enjoy quality family time.

D. Because parents can have more time to rest.

3.What is Mr. Devonish worried about?

A. The students may get home late.

B. No staff would like to stay till 5 pm.

C. More teachers will be needed.

D. The students may dislike the idea.

4.The passage is mainly about _______ .

A. teachers who are asked to stay at school longer

B. a school where children stay longer for homework

C. homework which students have to deal with

D. students who like spending time with teachers

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