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11.Grandparents Answer a CallAs a third-generation native of Brownsville,Texas,Mildred Garza never planned to move away.Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help with their children,she politely refused.Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms.Garza finally say yes.That was four years ago.Today all three generations regard the move as a success,giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to adult children and grandchildren.Yet ther is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing.Even Obama's mother-in-law,Marian Robinson,has agreed to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddaughters.According to a study by grandparents.com,83percent of the people said Mrs.Robinson's decision will influence grandparents in the American family.Two-thirds believe more families will follow the eample of Obama's family.
"In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldn't get away from home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own,"says Christine Crosby,publisher of Grand,a magazine for grandparents."We now realize how important family is and how important it is to be near them,especially when you're raising children."
Moving is not for everyone.Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices,but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead.Having your grandchildren far away is hard,especially knowing your adult child is struggling,but giving up the life you know may be harder.
24.Wh was Garza's move a success?A
A.It strengthened her family ties.
B.It improved her living conditions.
C.It enabled her make more friends.
D.It helped her know more new places.
25.What was the reaction of the public to Mrs.Robinson's decision?D
A.17% expressed their support for it.
B.Few people responded sympathetically.
C.83% believed it had a bad influence.
D.Most of them thought it was a trend.
26.What did Crosby say about people in the 1960s?C
A.They were unsure of themselves.
B.They were eager to raise more children.
C.They wanted to live away from their parents.
D.They had little respect for their grandparents.
27.What does the author suggest the grandparents do in the last paragraph?A
A.Make decisions in the best interests of their own.
B.Ask their children to pay more visits to them.
C.Sacrifice for their struggling cildren.
D.Get to know themselves better.
分析 文章是一篇文化介绍.通过一位得克萨斯的Mildred Garza 的故事,引出了一种文化现象:一个三代同堂的家庭,祖父母们喜欢和孩子们在一起.再通过奥巴马家庭的例子来说明越来越多的人认可了这种新的趋势:三分之二的人相信会有更多的人效仿奥巴马的家庭.再通过60年代人们为了证明独立而离开家庭来对比这种新的家庭文化现象,从而得出结论:无论是过去的远离还是现在的走近,家庭成员的关系是永恒的.每个家庭都会有适合自己的方式.
解答 24.A 细节理解题.第一段中说:Today all three generations regard the move to a success,giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.一家人住在一起可以更亲密.故选A.
25.D 细节理解题.第二段最后一句说:Two-thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obama's family.三分之二的人相信会有更多的人效仿奥巴马的家庭.故选D.
26.C 细节理解题.第三段说:In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldn't get away from home far enough fast enough to prove we could do it on our own.在60年代,大家都想离开家去独立生活.故选C.
27.A 推理判断题.文章最后一段说:Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices,but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead.祖父母都想和孩子们住在一起,但每个家庭都有适合自己的方式.故选A.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
(1)Use the mental health services available to you.you aren't alone.
That first night at college was memorable.I was scared and in a new place.There was homesickness that got better as I settled in.and though I continued to miss things from home,these weren't the only reasons I felt down.The academic pressure to succeed and the social pressure to fit in are too much for some people.And these pressures don't just happen in freshman year.
For me,there were upsets long after the days that required a map to figure out where all the buildings were on campus.Close friends guided me in the right direction,which was important because talking helps---even if it's just with a friend.Don't be afraid to take that extra step.
(2)It's OK to change your mind about your major(专业).
I entered the fall of my freshman year ready to major in politics,philosophy and economics,in preparation for a law degree.Things changed.You meet new people and discover new interests.
It's normal to be a little unsure of your plans once you start taking classes.So,don't worry if you haven't figured out exactly what you're going to major in.it will likely change anyway.
(3)You're there to get a degree and later a job,but a little fun won't hurt.
When my college days are long gone,I'm not going to remember the grades I got on papers or the late nights spent studying.
Instead,memorable moments will include playing video games with my roommate at 3:00am instead of writing a paper,or late-night runs with my friends after a night out---things that make for lifelong memories.
Doing well is important inside the classroom,but there are also jobs,internships(实习)and other pressures.Employers weigh internships and employment during college more heavily than your GPA,according to a 2012survey of employers by The Chronicle of Higher Education Finding a balance of killing it in the classroom,getting internships and having fun with friends is important.You don't want to burn out early.
Everyone says that college is the best four years of your life.but it can also be a stressful,messy period of self-exploration and discovery.But is it fun?No question.
Getting most from your (66)collegelife
Students need to(67)been keep/havethree things in mind before their first year in college. | |
Mental health service is helpful. | ●Both academic and social(68)pressureleads to students'unhappiness in college. ●(69)Talkingwith a friend is a good step to get help. |
Change the major when necessary | ●Things might change when college students have new friends and (70)interests ●Students are(71)likelyto change their majors even after they start taking certain classes. |
Learning and career are the primary goals in college,but first have some (72)fun. | ●Playing video games or outing with friends at night will be the most (73)unforgettablemoments in college. ●(74)Employersput more value on internships and employment during college than students'academic achievements. |
conclusion | Get yourself (75)ready/preparedbecause college years can be stressful and messy. |
Top 5 smart wearable vendors in the world Market research company IDC's latest data showed that a total of 21 million smart wearables were shipped in the third quarter of 2015,up by 197.6% year-on-year. As a rather new area,market players change positions frequently.China's BBK,owner of a children's phone watch brand Xiaotiancai,outperformed Samsung and broke into the top five clubs,gaining a market share of 3.1 percent. Let us have a look at the top 5 vendors. No 5 BBK Shipment volume:0.7 million Market share:3.1% People can watch a video on the website of Guangdong Xiaotiancai Tech Company Limited to know more about its phone watches. No 4 Garmin Shipment volume:0.9 million Market share:4.1% Garmin's new fenix 3 multi-sport GPS training watch is displayed at the 2015 International CES,a trade show of consumer electronics,in Las Vegas,Nevada,Jan 7,2015. No 3 Xiaomi Shipment volumes:3.7 million Market share:17.4% The Mi Band s,developed by Xiaomi's ecosystem company Huami Co Ltd,has a function to track the user's heart beat while in motion. No 2 Apple Shipment volume:3.9 million Market share:18.6% Customers try to use an Apple Watch in an Apple retail store in Hangzhou city,East China's Zhejiang province,April 24,2015.The watch went on sale on April 24 around the world. No 1 Fitbit Shipmen volume:4.7 million Market share:22.2% Various Fitbit devices were displayed outside the New York Stock Exchange on Jun 18,2015,when the company got listed. |
A.21million B.13.9million C.7.1million D.6.7million
52.Which of the following statements is NOT true?C
A.China's BBK outperformed Samsung and became the top five clubs
B.Garmin's new product is fenix 3multi-sport GPS training watch
C.The Mi Band S has a function which tracks the users'heart troubles
D.That the company got listed made Fitbit devices become populare.