Blogs (博客) are the place where young people go to show their hearts, to express their anger, sorrow or disappointment, and even to gossip (说别人的闲话).

    Many people enjoy the freedom in blogging. Some, however, find that putting one’s life online can have a price. The blogs of some students in America were stopped by the government for some time because they posted threatening words to their teachers on their blogs.

    A recent study finds that nearly a fifth of teens who surf the Internet have their own blogs. And 38 % of teens say they read other people’s blogs. By comparison, about a tenth of adults have their own blogs and a quarter say they read other people’s online magazines.

    With the development of the Internet, more and more people will be attracted by blogging.

    In another study, 79% of teens agree that people at their age aren’t careful enough when giving out information about themselves online. Besides, careless blogging can also influence blog readers. When you are angry or unhappy, your blog is the first place you turn to. The words you post then may not be rational which you may regret later. To minimize (使减到最小) the negative influence, change the safety setting and make such posts “personal” so that only you can read them.

    As long as you are careful with what you post, blogging is a great means of staying in touch with friends and displaying one’s creative works.

Blogs are the place where people __________.

    A. go online to have a chat

B. go online to enjoy freedom

    C. exchange their views online

D. go online to express themselves freely

The fact that some American students’ blogs were stopped is used to show that __________.

A. people should not put their life online

B. American students are limited in blogging

C. anyone who gets on the Web has his blog

D. people should be careful with what they write

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The day when the jobs were handed out was one of the most exciting moments for all the children in the class. It took place during the first week of the term. Every kid was given a job for which they would be responsible for the rest of that school year.
Some jobs were more interesting than others, and the children were eager to be given one of the best ones. When giving them out, the teacher took into account which pupils had been most responsible during the previous year. During the previous year Rita had carried out the teacher’s instructions perfectly. All the children knew Rita would be given the best job.
But there was a big surprise. Each child received a normal job. But Rita’s job was very different. She was given a little box containing some sand and one ant. Though the teacher insisted that this ant was very special, Rita felt disappointed. Most of her classmates felt sorry for her. Even her father became very angry with the teacher and he encouraged Rita to pay no attention to this insignificant pet. However, Rita preferred to show the teacher her error by doing something special with that job of little interest.
Rita started investigating all about her little ant and gave the ant the best food, and it grew quite a bit bigger.
One day, a man, who looked very important, came into their classroom and declared, “Your class has been chosen to accompany me, this summer, on a journey to the tropical rain forest, where we will investigate all kinds of insects. Among all the schools of this region, your class has best cared for the little ant.”
That day the school was filled with joy and celebration. Everyone thanked Rita for having been so patient and responsible. And many children learnt that to be given the most important task you have to know how to be responsible even in what are the smallest tasks.
【小题1】What did the teacher base his decision on when giving out jobs to the children?

A.Their characters and interests.
B.Their class performance during the previous year.
C.Their working performance during the previous year.
D.Their ability of managing their accounts during the previous year.
【小题2】What does the underlined sentence mean?
A.Each child got an important job.
B.Each child got an interesting job.
C.The perfect student got the job of everyone’s preference.
D.The most responsible student got the job of least interest.
【小题3】What is Rita’s attitude to her father’s suggestion?
A.Negative.B.Uncertain.C.Totally positive.D.Acceptive.
【小题4】We can infer that the man who made the declaration is a _________.
A.hunterB.directorC.biologistD.principal
【小题5】What would be the best title for the passage?
A.Never complain about life.
B.Small tasks can lead to fortunes.
C.Men are best known by their friends.
D.Responsibility and intelligence bring good luck.

"How should I give my children pocket money?" is one of the most common questions asked by parents. "Should kids receive pocket money when they get high marks at school, or lose pocket money if they don’t help with the housework?" are also common questions.
     Giving pocket money is an excellent way to develop children’s independence. Children should receive pocket money as their small share of the family wealth, and they should share in doing the housework as well.
     Here are some ideas to help you use pocket money to develop your children’s independence.
     Give pocket money regularly. Like adults, children should have a payday every week or two.
     Link pocket money with ages and needs. Provide spending guidelines; don’t be afraid to let them know what you expect them to buy, and what not to. A child in preschool and lower primary school is sure to spend money on candies and other such things. But older children can be expected to buy their own lunches or bus tickets.
     Teach kids to set their goals. Encouraging children to save money for big things like bikes can help them learn about planning ahead.
     When given wisely, pocket money is an excellent way to develop children’s independence. But at some time, perhaps when a child turns fifteen, it needs to be reduced or eliminated in order to encourage the child to get a part-time job and begin to earn his own pocket money.
【小题1】What is the author’s attitude towards giving children pocket money?

A.Positive.B.Indifferent(中立的).C.Negative.D.Worried.
【小题2】According to the author, giving pocket money to children ______.
A.is an excellent way to encourage them to study hard
B.makes them learn to be more independent
C.makes their parents worry less about them
D.is a good way to make them do a lot of housework
【小题3】When giving pocket money to children, parents should ______.
A.give them lots of money so that they can share the family wealth
B.give it to them at regular times
C.give every child the same amount
D.let them spend it as they please
【小题4】What do we learn from the passage?
    
A.Only children who help do the housework should get pocket money.
B.Parents usually give more money to younger children.
C.Parents should let children spend money on their own when they have money
D.Children should find part-time jobs when they get old enough.

阅读下面的短文,并根据短文后的要求答题(请注意问题后字数要求)。
Giving gifts is not a normal part of Britain business culture.Indeed,British business colleagues are qoite likely to feel embarrassed to receive any gift at all.The only exception would be at the conclusion of a desl when it might be appropriate to give a unique souvenir to mark the occasion. Such items might be gold,silver,or porcelain with a suitable inscriptiop.A-gain,to avoid embarrassment on the part of the recipient,the object must be restrained, tastefuI,and not too expensive.
Small gifts such as a lpen Or a book would be suitable gifts of genuine gratitude,and flowers or wine suffice to thank junior colleagues for their services.
Ahernatively,it will often be appreciated if you invite your hosts,or others yoU wish to thank,out for a meal or tO the theatre.
It is always good form to buy a round of drinks for your colleagues after work.This is also the most common way of celebrating someone's birthday.
Business gifts are never exchanged at Christmas but it may be appropriate to send a card,particularly as an.expression of thanks to your business associates but also as a means of maintaining valuable contacts.Bear in mind that the UK postal services was founded at about the same time as the old railways so ensure that your cards are mailed in good time.
If you are invited to a British home,it is standard practice to bring wine,flowers or chocolate for your hosts.The usual European warnings apply when giving flowers:no red roses or white lilies.
If you know that you are going to stay with a family,it is a good idea to bring something             .If you are unprepared,then your time in your host's house should allow you to think of something they would really appreciate even if you have to mail it from home on your return.
【小题1】What's the best title of the passage?(within 8 words)
                                                                        
【小题2】How do colleagues often celebrate each other's birthday in Britain based on the passage?(within 15 words)
                                                                       
【小题3】Fill in the black in the last paragraph with proper words.(within 5 words)
                                                                        
【小题4】Is it always appropriate to bring flowers when you visit a British home?Why?(within 15words)
                                                                        
【小题5】Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 into Chinese.
                                                                        

"How should I give my children pocket money?" is one of the most common questions asked by parents. "Should kids receive pocket money when they get high marks at school, or lose pocket money if they don’t help with the housework?" are also common questions.

     Giving pocket money is an excellent way to develop children’s independence. Children should receive pocket money as their small share of the family wealth, and they should share in doing the housework as well.

     Here are some ideas to help you use pocket money to develop your children’s independence.

     Give pocket money regularly. Like adults, children should have a payday every week or two.

     Link pocket money with ages and needs. Provide spending guidelines; don’t be afraid to let them know what you expect them to buy, and what not to. A child in preschool and lower primary school is sure to spend money on candies and other such things. But older children can be expected to buy their own lunches or bus tickets.

     Teach kids to set their goals. Encouraging children to save money for big things like bikes can help them learn about planning ahead.

     When given wisely, pocket money is an excellent way to develop children’s independence. But at some time, perhaps when a child turns fifteen, it needs to be reduced or eliminated in order to encourage the child to get a part-time job and begin to earn his own pocket money.

1.What is the author’s attitude towards giving children pocket money?

A.Positive.

B.Indifferent(中立的).

C.Negative.

D.Worried.

2.According to the author, giving pocket money to children ______.

A.is an excellent way to encourage them to study hard

B.makes them learn to be more independent

C.makes their parents worry less about them

D.is a good way to make them do a lot of housework

3.When giving pocket money to children, parents should ______.

A.give them lots of money so that they can share the family wealth

B.give it to them at regular times

C.give every child the same amount

D.let them spend it as they please

4.What do we learn from the passage?

    

A.Only children who help do the housework should get pocket money.

B.Parents usually give more money to younger children.

C.Parents should let children spend money on their own when they have money

D.Children should find part-time jobs when they get old enough.

 

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