B
The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.
I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries (纪录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood.
In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe.
American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It’s certain that many things from America are as much a part of people’s lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I’ve known about Coca Cola for my whole life.
However, it’s different with Western fast food. For example, I don’t think McDonald’s is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home.
On the other hand, maybe McDonald’s hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. It’s true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald’s, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it’s obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.
60. From the first paragraph we can know that ____.
A. the influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere
B. most Spanish people don’t like to listen to their own music
C. fast food spreads from Spain to the United States
D. some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills
61. What plays an important part in the spreading of American culture in Spain?
A. American novels.        B. Hollywood movies.
C. McDonald’s.           D. American music.
62. Why does the author think that McDonald’s is not as successful as it is in other countries?
A. Its fast food contains too much fat.
B. He thinks it is unhealthy.
C. Spanish people seldom eat out.
D. Spanish adults don’t like its fast food.
63. What do you think Spanish tapas might be?
A. The name of a drink.      B. The name of a restaurant.
C. A clothing brand.         D. A certain kind of food.

The world is not only hungry, but it is also thirsty for water.This may seem strange to you,since nearly 70 percent of the earth's surface is covered with water.But about 97 percent of this huge amount is sea water, or salt water.Man can only drink and use the other 3 percent-the fresh water from rivers,lakes,underground,and other sources.And we cannot even use all of that,because some of it is in the form of icebergs and glacier.Even worse,some of it has been polluted.
However,as things stand today, this small amount of fresh water is still enough for us.But our need for water is increasing rapidly-almost day by day.Only if we take steps to deal with this problem now can we avoid a severe worldwide water shortage later on.
We all have to learn how to stop wasting our valuable water.One of the first steps is to develop ways of reusing it.
Today in most large cities,water is used only once and then sent out into a sewer system.From there it returns to the sea or runs into underground storage tanks.But it is possible to pipe used water to a purifying plant.There it can be treated with chemicals so that it can be used again,just as if it were fresh from a spring.
But even if every large city purified and reused its water,we still would not have enough.All we'd have to do make use of the vast reserves of sea water in the world is to remove the salt.
If we take these steps we'll be in no danger of drying up.
56.The world is thirsty for water because we can only use      percent of the water covering the surface of the earth.
A.3    B.more than 3    C.less than 3    D.97
57.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A.As things remain unchanging,this small amount of fresh water is still enough for us.
B.Our need for water is becoming larger and larger.
C.There will be no water shortage in the future.
D.We should take steps to deal with the water shortage problem.
58.To reuse water, we should              
A.treat it with chemicals              B.use it only once
C.send it out into a sewer system       D.make it flow into underground tanks
59.In order to have enough water.we should also make use of          
A.icebergs and glaciers    B.sea water
C.rivers and lakes        D.underground water

It is a great truth because once we truly understand and accept it, then life is no longer difficult.
Most do not fully see this truth. __【小题1】    It seems to them that their difficulties represent (stand for) a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or else upon their families, their class, or even their nation.
__【小题2】    Problems, depending on their nature, cause us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy.__【小题3】  
__【小题4】    When we desire(希望) to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we ncourage the human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. __【小题5】   As Benjamin Franklin said, "Those things that hurt, instruct" (应该从痛苦艰辛中学习和获得指示。). It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems. (words: 171)

A.Problems are the serious test that tells success from failure.
B.Life is not a trap set for us by God so that he can condemn(谴责) us for failing.
C.It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn.
D.Yet, it is in this whole process(过程) of solving problems that life has its meaning.
E. Instead they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy.
F. We don’t know how to make money and participate(join) in problem solving collaboration (合作、协作) groups.
G. What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one.

Joy in the journey

If you have ever been discouraged because of failure, please read on. For often, achieving what you set out to do is not the important thing. Let me explain.

    Two brothers decided to dig a deep hole behind their house. As they were working, a couple of older boys stopped by to      . “What are you doing?” asked one of the visitors. “We plan to dig a hole all the way through the      !” one of the brothers volunteered      .

    The older boys began to      , telling the younger ones that digging a hole all the way through the earth was      . After a long silence, one of the         picked up a jar full of spiders, worms and many other kinds of insects. He       the lid and showed the wonderful       to the scoffing(嘲笑的)visitors. Then he said quietly and      , “Even if we don’t dig all the way through the earth, look at what we have found       the way!”

    Their goal was far too ambitious, but it did cause them to dig. And that is       a goal is for — to cause us to move in the       we have chosen, in other words, to keep us      ! But not every goal will be fully      . Not every job will end      . Not every hope will come to pass. Not every love will last. Not every dream will be      . But when you fall       of your aim, perhaps you can say, “Yes, but look at what I found along the way! Look at the wonderful things       my life because I tried to do something!” It is in the digging       life is lived. And I believe it is the joy in the journey, in the end, that truly      .

1.A. rest             B. work        C. watch          D. laugh

2.A. house           B. earth        C. wall          D. road

3.A. calmly          B. patiently      C. excitedly              D. impatiently

4.A. laugh           B. think        C. stare                   D. smile

5.A. important       B. difficult       C. impossible        D. interesting

6.A. passers-by       B. watchers    C. visitors                D. diggers

7.A. moved           B. removed  C. broke          D. pushed

8.A. contents         B. scenes     C. pictures                D. jars

9.A. properly         B. confidently          C. carefully        D. happily

10.A. in               B. along               C. to                 D. out

11.A. what            B. how                    C. where              D. which

12.A. way             B. direction    C. life                D. sight

13.A. thinking         B. moving        C. digging           D. living

14.A. made            B. prepared            C. kicked                D. achieved

15.A. hopelessly        B. pleasantly            C. surprisingly      D. successfully

16.A. come true        B. realized              C. made              D. treasured

17.A. short             B. lost          C. out                D. behind

18.A. breaking into     B. turning to            C. coming into       D. holding to

19.A. when            B. where         C. which                D. that

20.A. matters          B. happens      C. appears           D. exists

 

Summer school is something a kid will never forget. For some, it’s a way to advance past their classmates. For most, summer school is a requirement in order to graduate with their classmates. I can remember being forced into taking a summer school course. It was not the school that forced me into this awkward situation; it was my mother.

I was a 16-year-old kid in a new school. My school did not offer summer courses so I had to take my course at an alternative school in the city. It was an experience I will never forget. I was not concerned with making friends. I was there to get credit (学分) for a course that I should have received credit for the previous semester. It was my doing that landed me in the situation and it was important that I understood this.

The fees were lowest but the experience was amazing. I enjoyed. I didn’t miss the day. The course was from Monday to Friday for an entire month. I passed the course with an A. I was thrown into an awkward situation and actually enjoyed it. My friends didn’t even know I took the course. Most of them were still sleeping by the time my course ended each day.

Awkward situations are so important for personal growth. This situation made me feel more independent. I made friends. I finally understood what sacrifice and hard work were all about. While attending college, I remembered how much I enjoyed summer school and I chose to take summer school in my first three years of college. Some kids get pushed too much but some don’t get pushed enough. I was never pushed enough.

Enable your children to struggle for success. If your child needs summer school you explain to them why it’s important. Some parents are surprised by the situation and may want to be more involved in their children’s education. Follow through and follow up.

1.Most students go to the summer school in order to ______.

A.find good jobs after graduation             B.become top students in their class

C.have a chance to make more friends         D.graduate successfully on time

2.What made the author go to summer school for the first time?

A.What he had done .                     B.His mother’s wish.

C.His own requirement.                    D.Study competition.

3.Which of the following was NOT the benefit got by the author through attending summer school?

A.It helped him get rid of bad habits.

B.It helped him make new friends.

C.It helped him understand what sacrifice and hard work were.

D.It increased his independence.

4.From the last paragraph we can learn that the author ______.

A.does not like summer school at all even though it is useful

B.thinks summer school is unnecessary for children

C.encourages parents to make their children attend summer school

D.is against forcing children to attend summer school

5.What does the author think of summer school?

A.He thinks it is awkward.                   B.He thinks it is significant.

C.He doesn’t think it is suitable.             D.He thinks nothing of it.

 

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