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Not far from the club, there was a garden, _______ owner seated in it playing bridge with his children every afternoon.

A. whoseB. thatC. whichD. its

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Parents who help their children with homework may actually be bringing down their school grades. Other forms of parental involvement, including volunteering at school and observing a child's class, also fail to help, according to the most recent study on the topic.

The findings challenge a key principle of modern parenting(养育子女) where schools expect them to act as partners in their children's education. Previous generations concentrated on getting children to school on time, fed, dressed and ready to learn.

Kaith Robinson, the author of the study, said, "I really don't know if the public is ready for this but there are some ways parents can be involved in their kids' education that leads to declines in their academic performance. One of the things that were consistently negative was parents' help with homework." Robinson suggested that may be because parents themselves struggle to understand the task." They may either not remember the material their kids are studying now, or in some cases never learnt it themselves, but they're still offering advice."

Robinson assessed parental involvement performance and found one of the most damaging things a parent could do was to punish their children for poor marks. In general, about 20% of parental involvement was positive, about 45% negative and the rest statistically insignificant.

Common sense suggests it was a good thing for parents to get involved because "children with good academic success do have involved parents", admitted Robinson. But he argued that this did not prove parental involvement was the root cause of that success." A big surprise was that Asian-American parents whose kids are doing so well in school hardly involved. They took a more reasonable approach, conveying to their children how success at school could improve their lives."

1.The underlined expression "parental involvement " in Paragraph 1 probably means ________.

A. parents' expectation on children's health

B. parents' participation in children's education

C. parents' control over children's life

D. parents' plan for children's future

2.What is the major finding of Robinson's study?

A. Modern parents raise children in a more scientific way.

B. Punishing kids for bad marks is mentally damaging.

C. Parental involvement is not so beneficial as expected.

D. Parents are not able to help with children’s homework.

3.The example of Asian-American parents implies that parents should ___________.

A. help children realize the importance of schooling

B. set a specific life goal for their children

C. spend more time improving their own lives

D. take a more active part in school management

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

Every fast-food employee knows that the drive-through window is the worst position. The window sticks with constant ice; the roar of engines hurts your ________; your words are lost in the howling wind.

On a ________ afternoon, everything changed.

Every once in a while, the sub-zero temperatures seal a ________ windows shut. Drivers don’t exactly enjoy having to stand outside in the cold, ________ their orders into a speaker box, when they expect to drive through on their heated leather seats. In such cases, most customers tend to show their annoyance to the employees.

This woman was ________.

“I’ll get the next car’s ________ as well,” she said as she came up to the window to pay. She stood outside, ________ much snow on her hair. Though she was obviously freezing, her bright ________ lit up her face like a fire.

“You can’t ________ their drinks,” I said, confused and tired.

“No, but I’ll buy them,” she said. “Pay it forward and all that.”

Completely puzzled, I charged her as ________, and when the next customer arrived at the window I explained what had just happened. I watched as his ________ changed — first angry to be out in the cold, then ________ at the random act of kindness, and finally, delighted by his ________.

“I suppose I’ll pay for the next order then,” he replied, nodding and waving at the impatient driver ________ him. He ________ over the cash and received his pre-paid hot drink. The trend continued. Customers arrived annoyed, only to leave ________ and pleased. Some were shocked to spend much more than they had expected, ________ others ended up receiving their order for less than half the price.

Five vehicles passed, then ten, then twenty. No one refused to pay. Customers stood at my window ________ a fist-full of change to buy drinks for a complete stranger. Cars drove off, honking (鸣笛) and ________ their thanks.

It only takes one customer, one person, to change the entire ________ of traffic. It only takes one moment, one smile, to warm up even the coldest of days.

1.A. earsB. handsC. feetD. back

2.A. freezingB. sunnyC. warmD. usual

3.A. truck’sB. vehicle’sC. car’sD. lorry’s

4.A. offeringB. throwingC. screamingD. cancelling

5.A. politeB. angryC. popularD. different

6.A. numberB. coffeeC. feeD. order

7.A. coveringB. increasingC. gatheringD. falling

8.A. eyesB. smileC. hairD. annoyance

9.A. payB. takeC. buyD. bring

10.A. instructedB. requestedC. directedD. suggested

11.A. gestureB. expressionC. figureD. feeling

12.A. inspiredB. upsetC. surprisedD. disappointed

13.A. turnB. senseC. deedD. luck

14.A. beyondB. beforeC. besideD. behind

15.A. tookB. lookedC. handedD. thought

16.A. shyB. calmC. anxiousD. regretful

17.A. whileB. sinceC. asD. unless

18.A. makingB. emptyingC. lyingD. holding

19.A. explainingB. sendingC. introducingD. casting

20.A. jamB. rowC. flowD. line

Shakespeare’s Sister

Let us imagine, since facts are so hard to come by, what would have happened had Shakespeare had a wonderfully gifted sister, called Judith.

Shakespeare himself went, very probably — his mother was an heiress — to the grammar school, where he may have learnt Latin — Ovid, Virgil and Horace — and the elements of grammar and logic. He was, it is well known, a wild boy who poached (偷猎) rabbits, perhaps shot a deer, and had, rather sooner than he should have done, to marry a woman in the neighborhood, who bore him a child rather quicker than was right. That escapade sent him to seek his fortune in London. He had, it seemed, a taste for the theatre; he began by holding horses at the stage door. Very soon he got work in the theatre, became a successful actor, and lived at the centre of the universe, meeting everybody, knowing everybody, practicing his art on the boards, exercising his wits in the streets, and even getting access to the palace of the queen.

Meanwhile his extraordinarily gifted sister remained at home. She was as adventurous, as imaginative, as curious to see the world as he was. But she was not sent to school. She had no chance of learning grammar and logic, let alone of reading Horace and Virgil. She picked up a book now and then, one of her brother’s perhaps, and read a few pages. But then her parents came in and told her to mend the stockings or mind the stew(炖锅) and not moon about with books and papers. They would have spoken sharply but kindly, for they were practical people who knew the conditions of life for a woman. Soon, however, before she was out of her teens, she was to be engaged to the son of a neighboring wool stapler(经销商). She cried out that marriage was hateful to her, and for that she was severely beaten by her father. Then he ceased to scold her. He begged her instead not to hurt him, not to shame him in this matter of her marriage. He would give her a chain of beads or fine dresses, he said; and there were tears in his eyes. How could she disobey him? How could she break his heart?

The force of her own gift alone drove her to it. She made up a small parcel of her belongings, let herself down by a rope one summer’s night and took the road to London. She was not seventeen. The birds that sang in the woods were not more musical than she was. She had the quickest fancy, a gift like her brother’s, for the tune of words. Like him, she had a taste for the theatre. She stood at the stage door; she wanted to act, she said. Men laughed in her face. The manager — a fat, loose-lipped man — howled with laughter. He roared something about puppies dancing and women acting — no woman, he said, could possibly be an actress. She could get no training in her craft. Could she even seek her dinner in a bar or roam (游荡) the streets at midnight? Yet her genius was for fiction and lusted to feed abundantly upon the lives of men and women and the study of their ways. At last — for she was very young, oddly like Shakespeare the poet in her face, with the same grey eyes and rounded brows — at last Nick Greene the actor-manager took pity on her; she found herself with child by that gentleman and so — who shall measure the heat and violence of the poet’s heart when caught and confined in a woman’s body? — killed herself one winter’s night and lies buried at some cross-roads where the omnibuses (公共汽车) now stop outside the Elephant and Castle.

That, more or less, is how the story would run, if a woman in Shakespeare’s day had had Shakespeare’s genius.

1.From Paragraph 2, we can find Shakespeare once did all of the followings but ________.

A. hold horses at the theatreB. perform plays on the stage

C. be the centre of the universeD. go to the palace of the queen

2.What can we infer from Judith’s teen life?

A. She was cared for but was expected to live a girl’s life.

B. She was willing to be engaged to a wool stapler.

C. Her father wanted to make a fortune by her marriage.

D. She got less affection from her parents than her brother.

3.What is the right order of Judith’s life events?

a. She was forced to be engaged.

b. She found herself pregnant by Nick Greene.

c. She had no chance of schooling.

d. She fled away from home to London.

e. She put an end to her life.

A. c-a-b-d-e B. c-a-d-b-e C. a-c-b-d-e D. b-c-a-d-e

4.Why did Judith commit suicide to end her life?

A. The fat manager rejected her and even insulted her.

B. She married the wrong person and couldn’t face it.

C. She couldn’t tolerate the violence of the poet’s heart.

D. She was caught between her ideal and the reality.

5.From the passage, we can safely draw the conclusion that in the age of Shakespeare ________.

A. women couldn’t possibly act on the stage or write plays

B. women could enjoy themselves domestically and socially

C. women couldn’t make their achievements at any level

D. women could make their own decision as to their marriage

________ from the Song Dynasty, the Confucian Temple of Nanjing has now developed into a famous scenic spot, ________ sightseeing, shopping and tasty foods.

A. Having dated; featuredB. Dating; featuring

C. Dating; having featuredD. Dated; featuring

How could I lie to her ________ she lived for the truth, whether it was found in music or people?

A. unlessB. whenC. whileD. though

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

In Asia, there are many places for people to go to teach English. Most of the teachers are young and sociable, and there are a lot of parties there. Korea is usually the place most people go to, because they have the most benefits and highest salaries by working only twenty hours a week. 1. Only if you stay there for a long time will you save some money.

China is a new rising star and lots of people are going there. 2. You can save a sizable amount and complete all your loans back home. Besides, Chinese people are enterprising and you can learn a lot from them. In China, Taiwan is a good place to go, especially for females who want to earn much, but there are not many adult classes offered.

The Middle East offers very high salaries for teachers, all of which is tax free. 3. Most of the people who tend to teach there are older and more conservative, so they don’t expect a party scene.

Italy and Spain are two beautiful countries where you can try your fortune. 4. Tourism is another industry in these countries, where English knowledge is useful. Moreover, by teaching in Europe you have the chance to travel every weekend to a new country and visit a new culture besides a good salary. 5.

A. Europe has a lot to offer.

B. It is a great way for people to see a new place.

C. Teaching English overseas is a really rewarding experience.

D. Like Japan, the pay is quite good, but the cost of living is much cheaper.

E. Japan is also a good choice, but the cost of living eats up a lot of your money.

F. However, you must be a certified teacher with years of experience if you want to teach there.

G. Fashion industry in Milan would love to hire well-known English-speaking people to work with international models and designers.

根据短文内容，从短文后面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

What should you think about in trying to find your career（职业）? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. 1. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. 2. So it is important to do well at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. 3. Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.

4. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.

Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. 5. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.

A. It is better to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist.

B. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work.

C. He may do well in his future work.

D. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value.

E. Your school must have taught you the skills.

F. These may show strengths (优势) that you can use in your work.

G. If you have had a part-time job on Saturday or in the summer, think what you gained from it.

Whether you’re up for a Crocodile Dundee’s adventure or you’d just like a taste of the Australian sun, the beaches in and around Sydney can offer you all that and more.

Sydney Beach

Sydney Beach is located at Sydney’s northernmost tip on an extension(延伸) of land ending at Palm Beach. Before checking out the golden sand, take a quick tour of the houses of millionaires from the art and film industries.

Palm Beach

Only about an hour from downtown Sydney, Palm Beach offers a long stretch(延伸) of clean sand and water. With parking near the center of the beach, that leaves the rest of it as a peaceful location with a sparse population, from which you can go surfing but take care — without the huge crowds of other Sydney’s beaches, Palm Beach doesn’t afford quite the safety level to be found elsewhere. Volunteer lifesavers are on duty only on weekends and holidays.

Bondi Beach

For the famous beach, Bondi Beach has to be your choice. Parking is difficult to find even on slow days, so consider taking public transport to this world—known beach in the eastern Sydney suburbs. Easily reachable by taxi, bus, and rail, Bondi Beach offers sun bathing, swimming, snorkeling, and all sorts of water sports fun. If you’re in the mood for a bit of exercise, two scenic coastal walks will afford you great views and sights along the shore. Take in views from Mackenzie’s Point. It starts at Bondi and heads south to Bronte Beach. But don’t try to swim in Mackenzie’s Bay — it holds dangers such as hidden rocks.

Bronte Beach

Your second choice for a scenic coastal walk covers a few miles and takes you from Bronte Beach to Waverly Cemetery, where many famous Australians are buried, including the poet Henry Lawson.

1.Which of the following shows the right order of the beaches lined from the south to the north?

A. Palm Beach—Sydney Beach—Bronte Beach—Bondi Beach

B. Bronte Beach—Bondi Beach—Palm Beach—Sydney Beach

C. Sydney Beach—Palm Beach—Bondi Beach—Bronte Beach

D. Bondi Beach—Bronte Beach—Palm Beach—Sydney Beach

2.The underlined word "sparse" probably means ________.

A. largeB. thickC. thinD. crowded

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A. If you want to enjoy a walk, you can choose Bondi Beach or Bronte Beach.

B. If you want to swim in Palm Beach, the safer time is on weekdays and holidays.

C. If you want to visit the famous people’s tombs, you can choose Sydney Beach.

D. If you want to visit Palm Beach, the airplane is your best choice.

4.What’s the purpose of the text?

A. It aims to show the scenery of the beaches in and around Sydney.

B. It aims to introduce the culture and customs in and around Sydney.

C. It aims to show the activities on the beaches in and around Sydney.

D. It aims to attract the visitors to the beaches in and around Sydney.

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