This year 2,300 teenagers ( young people aged from 13-19 ) from all over the world will spend about ten months in U.S. homes. They will attend U.S. schools, meet U.S. teenagers, and form impressions (印象) of the real American teenagers. American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and have a new understanding of the rest of the world.

   Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George's family. In return, George's son, Mike, spent a year in Fred's home in America.

   Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months study, the language began to come to him. School was completely different from what he had expected — much harder. Students rose respectfully (尊敬地) when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities.

   Family life, too, was different. The family's word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than one of the members. Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car.

   “Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it.”

   At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his idea. “I suppose I should criticize (批评) American schools.” he says. “It is far too easy by our level. But I have to say that I like it very much. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens. There ought to be some middle ground between the two.”

The whole exchange program is mainly to ____.

  A. help teenagers in other countries know the real America

  B. send students in America to travel in Germany

  C. let students learn something about other countries

  D. have teenagers learn new languages

What did Fred and Mike agree on?

  A. American food tasted better than German food.

  B. German schools were harder than American schools.

  C. Americans and Germans were both friendly.

  D. There were more cars on the streets in America.

What is particular (特别的) in American schools?

  A. There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings.

  B. There are a lot of after-school activities.

  C. Students usually take 14 subjects in all.

  D. Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car.

What did Mike think after experiencing the American school life?

  A. A better education should include something good from both America and Germany.

  B. German schools trained students to be better citizens.

  C. American schools were not as good as German schools.

  D. The easy life in the American school was more helpful to students.

Below are some classified(分类的) ads from an English newspaper.

●FOR SALE

Come to our moving sale — Plants, pottery, books,clothes, etc. Sat, Dec. 14th — 9a. m.---5p. m. 1612 Ferndale, Apt. 1. Call 800 4696.

Used fur coats and jackets. Good condition. $ 30 -- $ 50. Call 800 0436

Moving: Must sell. TV21, $ 50; AM/FM radio A/C or battery, $ 15; cassette    tape recorder, $ 10. Call 800 0739

●LOST AND FOUND

Found: Cat, 6 months old, black and white markings. Found near Linden and  South U. Steve. 800 4661.

LOST: Gold wire rim glasses in brown case. Campus area. Reward. Call 8002896.

FOUND: Nov. 8th — A black and white puppy in PackardJewett area. Call 8005770.

●PERSONAL

OVERSEAS JOBS—Australia, Europe, S. America, Africa. Students all

professions and occupations, $ 700 to $ 3000 monthly. Expenses paid, overtime

Sightseeing. Free information at Students’ Union.

The International Center plans to publish a booklet of student travel adventures. If you’ d like to write about your foreign experiences, unusual or just plain interesting, call us (800 9310) and ask for Mike or Janet.

●ROOMMATES

FEMALE ROOMMATE

WANTED: Own room near campus. Available December 1st. Rent $ 300 per month until March 1st. $ 450 thereafter. Call Jill for details, 800 7839.

●DOMESTIC SERVICE

Early hour wake up

Service: For prompt (on time), courteous (polite) wakeup service, call 800 0760.

●HELP WANTED

Babysitter — my home

If you are available a few hours during the day, and some evenings to care for 2 schoolage children, please call Gayle Moore, 800 1111,

Person wanted for delivery work. Own transportation. Good pay. Apply 2311 E. Stadium. Office 101, after 9 a. m.

Waitress wanted 10a. m. --2 p. m. or 10∶30 a. m. --5 p.m. Apply in person.

207 S. Main, Curtis Restaurant.

Help wanted for house cleaning 1/2 day on weekends. Good wages. Sylvan Street. Call 800 2817.

1.Where will you post a notice if you need someone to look after your children?

A. PERSONAL.              B. ROOMMATES

C. DOMESTIC SERVICE.      D.HELP WANTED.

2.A secondhand jacket will probably cost you________.

A.$ 60

B.$ 20

C.$ 40

D.$ 10

3.To have your travel notes published, you may contact________.

A.Students’ Union

B.Gayle Moore

C.The International Center

D.LifePlanning Workshop

4.If you want to have someone wake you up in the morning,you may call________.

A.800 0760

B.800 7839

C.800 2817

D.8005770

 

This year 2,300 teenagers ( young people aged from 13-19 ) from all over the world will spend about ten months in U.S. homes. They will attend U.S. schools, meet U.S. teenagers, and form impressions (印象) of the real American teenagers. American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and have a new understanding of the rest of the world.

Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George's family. In return, George's son, Mike, spent a year in Fred's home in America.

Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months study, the language began to come to him. School was completely different from what he had expected — much harder. Students rose respectfully (尊敬地) when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities.

Family life, too, was different. The family's word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than one of the members. Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car.

“Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it.”

At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his idea. “I suppose I should criticize (批评) American schools.” he says. “It is far too easy by our level. But I have to say that I like it very much. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens. There ought to be some middle ground between the two.”

1.The whole exchange program is mainly to ____.

A.help teenagers in other countries know the real America

B.send students in America to travel in Germany

C.let students learn something about other countries

D.have teenagers learn new languages

2.What did Fred and Mike agree on?

A.American food tasted better than German food.

B.German schools were harder than American schools.

C.Americans and Germans were both friendly.

D.There were more cars on the streets in America.

3. What is particular (特别的) in American schools?

A.There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings.

B.There are a lot of after-school activities.

C.Students usually take 14 subjects in all.

D.Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car.

4.What did Mike think after experiencing the American school life?

A.A better education should include something good from both America and Germany.

B.German schools trained students to be better citizens.

C.American schools were not as good as German schools.

D.The easy life in the American school was more helpful to students.

 

The gray-haired lady can’t wait to leave the building to search for her dad. Unless watched, she will walk in the streets in an effort to find her father, who died 30 years ago.

Not all cases of Alzheimer’s disease look like this, but Alzheimer’s is a serious disease that is said to be the fourth or fifth leading cause of death for people over age 75. It is said that about three percent of the U.S. population over age 65 have Alzheimer’s. In the early stages, people may exhibit short-term memory loss. Some may experience changes in personality, easy to be angry. As the disease progresses, patients might lose the ability to move and may be unable to speak or move at all. This progressive disease generally lasts 8 to 10 years before death occurs.

While no one is certain what causes these changes in the brain’s nerve fibers (神经纤维), their effect is certain. Alzheimer’s destroys not only the patients, but also spouses(配偶), friends and families.

What should you do if you notice progressive memory loss in yourself or a loved one? Have the person examined by a doctor who is a specialist in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Though many reasons other than Alzheimer’s disease may cause memory loss, its early diagnosis(诊断)and treatment may delay some of the most serious effects.

What feeling will you likely experience if a loved one suffers from Alzheimer’s disease? A person will often go through the various stages of sadness, shock, anger, and so on. If the spouse develops the disease, you may experience hurt and disappointment when he or she doesn’t remember you are married.

Life for the Alzheimer’s patients and their loved ones will never be the same as the disease progresses, bringing a deep sorrow, loss and even anger towards God. No matter what feelings are present, facing them honestly will serve one better than burying them.

1.What can be inferred from the passage about the gray-haired day?

       A. She has been living with her father.

       B. She was sad about the death of her father.

       C. She can’t search for her father without being watched.

       D. She suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.

2. When people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, ________.

       A. their families and friends will suffer from the same disease

       B. their families and friends will experience mental sufferings

       C. they will certainly die in 8 to 10 years

       D. they will forget everybody but their spouses

3. Memory loss occurs ________.

       A. from Alzheimer’s disease and nothing else

       B. from sadness, shock, anger, and so on

       C. for a number of reasons   

       D. with changes in personality

4.From the passage we know that        .

A. early treatment may stop Alzheimer’s disease occurring

B. it is still unknown what causes the changes in the brain’s nerve fibers

C. nerve fibers in the brain will cause Alzheimer’s disease

D. when one suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, he will be buried

 

 

                        The gray-haired lady can’t wait to leave the building to search for her dad. Unless watched, she will walk in the streets in an effort to find her father, who died 30 years ago.

   Not all cases of Alzheimer’s disease look like this, but Alzheimer’s is a serious disease that is said to be the fourth or fifth leading cause of death for people over age 75.

   It is said that about three percent of the U.S. population over age 65 have Alzheimer’s. In the early stages, people may show short term memory loss. Some may experience changes in personality, easy to be angry. As the disease progresses, patients might lose the ability to move and may be unable to speak or move at all. This progressive disease generally lasts 8 to 10 years before death occurs.

   While no one is certain what causes these changes in the brain’s nerve fibers (神经纤维),their effect is certain. Alzheimer’s destroys not only the patients, but also spouses(配偶), friends and families.

   What should you do if you notice progressive memory loss in yourself or a loved one? Have the person examined by a doctor who is a specialist in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Though many reasons other than Alzheimer’s disease may cause memory loss, its early symptoms and treatment may delay some of the most serious effects.

   What feeling will you likely experience should a loved one suffer from Alzheimer’s disease? A person will often go through the various stages of sadness, shock, anger, and so on. If the spouse develops the disease, you may experience hurt and disappointment when he or she doesn’ t remember you are married.

   Life for the Alzheimer’s patients and their loved ones will never be the same as the disease progresses, bringing a deep sorrow, loss and even anger towards God. No matter what feelings are present, facing them honestly will serve one better than burying them.

64. What can be inferred from the passage about the gray-haired lady?

  A. She has been living with her father.

  B. She was sad about the death of her father.

  C. She can’t search for her father without being watched.

  D. She suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.

65. When people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, _______.

  A. their families and friends will suffer from the same disease

  B. their families and friends will experience mental sufferings

  C. they will certainly die in 8 to 10 years

  D. they will forget everybody but their spouses

66. Memory loss occurs _______.

  A. from Alzheimer’s disease and nothing else

  B. from sadness, shock, anger, and so on

  C. for a number of reasons

  D. with changes in personality

67. From the passage we know that _______.

  A. early treatment may stop Alzheimer’s disease occurring

  B. it is still unknown what causes the changes in the brain’s nerve fibers

  C. nerve fibers in the brain will cause Alzheimer’s disease

  D. when one suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, he will be buried

 

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