Luke didn't know what to do. He wanted to yell at Kyle, his , because Kyle continued to with his mom, Jane. She didn't demand very much from him---”Study hard, get the best you can,” she told him. She tried to get it into is head that she didn't have the for his college education. Not a cent could be expected! studying harder, Kyle spent hour after hour playing video games on his computer. He always waited until the last minute to study for school , and stayed up all night cramming(强记硬背) for them.

When Jane tried to him that he needed good grades to get a , he would turn a deaf ear to her or even get angry. He said it was her to take care for him financially he graduated from college.

“Where did he get that ” Luke asked. “You've him for 10 years all by yourself. You don't him a thing. He should be glad you haven't kicked him out of the apartment already. When I was in the eleventh grade, my father made it to me that when I graduated from high school, I was expected to leave home. Kyle thinks you have to pay his way through college!”

Jane would Luke to talk to Kyle. “He says you're not his father, so why should he have to listen to you”

“Well, his father's dead. He should appreciate that I'm to try to help him. ”Luke said.

“Kyle will be able to learn to accept your help and advice . But before that, Luke, we need to try hard to get him to accept you in his heart, close to the of his own father.”

“I agree and we sure have every confidence in him.” said Luke.

“Yes. And in , too!” Jane reminded him.

1.A. cousin B. stepbrother C. nephew D. stepson

2.A. discuss B. meet C. argue D. deal

3.A. teachers B. grades C. friends D. prizes

4.A. need B. money C. hope D. time

5.A. Instead of B. In addition to C. In spite of D. Along with

6.A. rules B. tests C. regulations D. admissions

7.A. inform B. warn C. promise D. remind

8.A. scholarship B. degree C. reward D. job

9.A. honor B. right C. pleasure D. responsibility

10.A. since B. when C. until D. after

11.A. principle B. decision C. saying D. idea

12.A. helped B. raised C. educated D. sponsored

13.A. owe B. ask C. lend D. offer

14.A. easy B. possible C. clear D. strange

15.A. So B. Yet C. Still D. Because

16.A. force B. allow C. invite D. forbid

17.A. around B. out C. away D. off

18.A. in turn B. at first C. in time D. at once

19.A. heart B. place C. duty D. life

20.A. himself B. ourselves C. myself D. yourselves

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Maybe you have heard the expression “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”. So when you want to do business in France, you have to get to know French culture, to make marketing plans, and to run your business by local laws.

1. The French take great pride in their language, so anyone who does not speak it may run the risk of being disrespected by his French colleagues or business partners. Also, another reason why learning French is important is that it is a great way to show every possible French business partner that you care and respect their country’s culture and language.

The first thing that you should do when meeting someone new is to shake his hand firmly and always look the person in the eye. In social meetings with friends, kissing is common.

Use first names only after being invited to. 2. The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name.

Dress well. 3. Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status. Always try to be tasteful and stylish. Women are advised to dress simply but elegantly. Wearing make-up is practiced widely by business women.

The French are passionate about food, so lunches are common in doing business in France, which usually consist of an appetizer, main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally take up to two hours. 4.

Do not begin eating until the host says, “bon appetite”. Pass dishes to the left, keep wrists above the table and try to eat everything on the plate. 5. This may suggest that you find the food tasteless. If eating in a restaurant, the person who invites always pays.

A. The French draw information about people based on their appearance.

B. This is a time for relationship building.

C. Remember to be as polite as possible.

D.Language should be the focus of anyone planning to do business in France.

E. Be careful with adding salt, pepper or sauces to your food.

F.Use Monsieur or Madame before the surname.

G.Make an appointment with your business partner in advance.

Having trouble getting and maintaining good grades is a problem among many students. Changes and stress can have a major effect on grades,whether it's because of a new environment,more students,switching classes or having trouble with notebooks. __ 1.___ Here are some tips for you to get good grades and enjoy your school life.

Stay organized. If your school provides an agenda(日程) book of some kind,use it!If not,buy one!__2._ Being aware of your schedule can really help you manage your time.

Manage your time wisely. Make sure that you finish the work that needs to get done. Leave it till 10:30 at night or the next morning can leave things chaotic(混乱的). __3.__ Instead,have 10-15 minutes every day for study leading up to the test. That way, you will reduce stress and remain prepared.

__4.__This means many things. Come to class every day. Being prepared is probably the most important aspect of success. It means having your homework completed,having the necessary supplies,etc.

Take good notes. Learn to recognize important information. For example,usually if the teacher has taken the time to repeat something,or write it on the board,chances are it will be important later,perhaps on a test of some kind. __ 5.__It is a common but wrong belief that doing so is the best strategy(策略).In fact,not everything that your teacher says is that important.

A.Be successful in the classroom.

B.They are not very expensive at all.

C.However,do not write down everything the teacher says.

D.Your brain cannot take in so much information all at once.

E.Only hang around with friends who are serious in their study.

F.Almost every student will need time to adjust and it can be hard to do.

G.Leaving studying for a big test to the night before is also not a good idea.

Many animals recognize their food because they see it.So do humans.When you see an apple or a piece of chocolate,you know that these are things you can eat.You can also use other senses when you choose your food.You may like it because it smells good or because it tastes good.You may dislike some types of food because they do not look,smell or taste very nice.Different animals use different senses to find and choose their food.A few animals depend on only one of their senses,while most animals use more than one sense.

Although there are many different types of food,some animals spend their lives eating only one type.The giant panda eats only one particular type of bamboo f竹子).Other animals eat only one type of food even when given the choice.A kind of white butterfly will stay on the leaves of a cabbage,even though there are plenty of other vegetables in the garden.However,most animals have a more varied diet(多样化饮食).The bear eats fruits and fish.The fox eats small animals,birds and fruits.The diet of these animals will he different depending on the season.

Humans have a very varied diet.We often eat food because we like it and not because it is good for us.In countries such as France and Britain.people eat foods with too much sugar.This makes them overweight,which is bad for their health.Eating too much red meat and animal products,such as butter, can also be bad for the health.Choosing the fight food,therefore,has become an area of study in modem life.

1.We can infer from the text that humans and animals.

A.eat entirely different food

B.are not satisfied with their food

C.choose food in similar ways

D.depend on one sense in choosing food

2.Which of the following eats only one type of food?

A.The white butterfly

B.The small bird

C.The bear

D.The fox

3.Certain animals change their choice of food when

A.they are attracted by different smells

B.the food color changes

C.they move to different places

D.the season changes

4.We can learn from the last paragraph that

A.food is chosen for a good reason

B.French and British food is good

C.some people have few choices of food

D.some people care little about healthy diet

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