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Money is the root of all evil and new study claims there may be some truth behind the saying. Scientists at the University of California. Berkeley, US,announced on February 27 that rich people are more likely to do unethical (不道德的)things, such as lie or cheat,than poorer people.

The scientists did a series of eight experiments. They published their findings online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS,《美国国家科学院院刊》).

They carried out the first two experiments from the sidewalk near Berkeley. They noted that drivers of newer and more expensive cars were more likely to cut off other cars and pedestrians at crosswalks. Nearly 45 percent of people driving expensive cars ignored a pedestrian compared with only 30 percent of people driving more modest (不豪华的)cars.

In another experiment,a group of college students was asked if they would do unethical things in various everyday situations. Examples included taking printer paper from work and not telling a salesperson when he or she gave back more change. Students from higher-class families were more likely to act dishonestly.

According to the scientists,rich people often think money can get them out of trouble. This makes them less afraid to take risks. It also means they care less about other people’s feelings.

Finally,it simply makes them greedier. “Higher wealth status seems to make you want even more,and that increased want leads you to bend the rules or break the rules to serve your self-interest,’’said Paul Piif, lead scientist of the study.

Piff pointed out that the findings don’t mean that all rich people are untrustworthy(不能信赖的)or all poor people honest. He said the experiments were to show how people living in different social situations express their instincts and values in different ways.

1.By saying “money is the root of all evil”,the author wants to___________.

A. draw readers’ attention to the research

B. link wealth with bad behavior

C. show how the saying proves the findings

D. defend rich people who do unethical things

2.Which of the following is TRUE about the experiments the scientists did,according to the scientist quoted?

A. Most wealthy people are not trustworthy.

B. The findings were not persuasive enough and the scientists will do further experiments.

C. Drivers of more expensive cars are more likely to break traffic rules.

D. Students from poorer families are not as honest as students from richer families.

3.Why did the scientists do the experiments?

A. To show how social status affects people's ethics.

B. To show people’s instincts and values in different ways.

C. To test whether the saying “money is the root of all evil” is true.

D. To show the difference between higher-class people and lower-class people.

4.What does the article really want to show us?

A. Money is the root of all evil.

B. The rich are more likely to act badly.

C. The saying is reasonable.

D. All rich people are untrustworthy.

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Our “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down.“I wish I could take one of my children out alone,” said Christie.

Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I’ll watch her other three. And when she watches two of mine, I’ll take someone out.

The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christie’s daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “She’s like a different child when there’s no one else around,”Christie shared with me quietly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn’t have to make an effort to gain attention.

Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering (口吃) son, Tom, doesn’t stutter once during our activities since he doesn’t have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam, who’s always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.

The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child-talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves (应得到) to be an only child at least once in a while.

1.What is the text mainly about?

A. The experience of the only child being with mother.

B. The advantage of spending time with one child at a time.

C. The happy life of two families.

D. The basic needs of children.

2.Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were ______.

A. happy B. curious

C. regretful D. friendly

3.What is one of the changes the author finds in her children?

A. The daughter acts like a leader.

B. Sam holds her hand more often.

C. The boys become better followers.

D. Tom has less difficulty in speaking.

4.The author seems to believe that ______.

A. having brothers and sisters is fun

B. it’s tiring to look after three children

C. every child needs parents’ full attention

D. parents should watch others’ children

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When we talk about a bad man, we like to call him a “wolf”. But is it really true that the wolf stands for devil(恶魔)and ugliness? Have you read the book The Wolf Totem(图腾) by a famous writer Jiang Rong, which tells the story of the relationship between wolves and human beings? Have you ever ________ the wolves’ world? If you had, you would ________ the wolves.

In the book, wolves are heroes on the large grassland. They know more about ________ than humans. They can attack lambs without disturbing their mothers. They also know how to ________full use of the shape of land to ________ sheep. I believe that if wolves were humans, they would be ________ experts good at fighting. The wolf is a kind of special creature that can deeply understand ________ . Each wolf serves its group with its heart and soul. A ________ wolf has little power, but a pack(群) of wolves ________ nothing. All the wolves obey the rules. ________they are defeated, they run away together. It is their teamwork ________ makes wolves powerful.

The wolves also have great self-respect and won’t ________ to anyone. The writer, who wrote the book The Wolf Totem, ________ stole a one-month-old baby wolf and raised it very carefully. To his ________, he found the little wolf still wanted to go back with the ________ wolves. He bit through the iron chain that limited him. The wolf was ________ and he never gave in, fighting to his ________ . The little wolf died as a glorious fighter.

I was shocked by this kind of ________ : wolves are one of the most respected creatures on earth. I want everyone to look at wolves in a ________ way. They are our teachers. They show us how to survive and ________ in this not simple and dangerous world. Please honor the wolves, please honor all these heroes of nature!

1.A. hunt for B. looked into C. talked about D. cared for

2.A. doubt B. admire C. draw D. watch

3.A. space B. spot C. food D. survival

4.A. get B. take C. have D. make

5.A. fight B. avoid C. trap D. discover

6.A. special B. imaginative C. outstanding D. creative

7.A. operation B. teamwork C. lifestyle D. control

8.A. single B. brave C. lonely D. fair

9.A. fight B. struggle C. fear D. fail

10.A. As for B. As though C. Even so D. Even if

11.A. what B. which C. that D. one

12.A. turn in B. give in C. take in D. break in

13.A. once B. just C. soon D. only

14.A. satisfaction B. disappointment C. pleasure D. sorrow

15.A. rest B. others C. another D. other

16.A. proud B. satisfied C. willing D. eager

17.A. death B. life C. happiness D. way

18.A. self-control B. self-confidence C. self-respect D. self-protection

19.A. curious B. different C. strange D. humorous

20.A. walk B. hand C. get D. Succeed

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