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3. The land is only to be used for(agriculture) purposes.
3. agricultural
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Ever think of moving abroad? Whether it's for a job,a better quality of life,or for love,there are ple^y of reasons why people make a big move. Expatriates(移居国外者) around the world have rated the following destinations as the top places to live abroad in 2015.
1. Ecuador
Ecuador emerges as the clear winner when it comes to expatriate destinations. It has been ranked as the top country in the world among both men and women.
2. Mexico
Safety concerns aside,over four out of five expatriates say that getting used to the local culture in Mexico is usually easy,and over 90 percent appreciate the friendliness of the Mexicans.
3. Malta
According to the expatriates,Malta is the best. destination for people who want to work abroad. Overall job satisfaction is high,and two-thirds of expatriates or more are generally happy with their career prospects,work-life balance,and working hours.
4. Singapore
Singapore is an attractive destination for those looking for high-income jobs. The excellent living standards,the quality of health care,as well as the lack of a language barrier,are what attract expatriates most there.
5. Luxembourg
Two-thirds of expatriates are generally happy with their job security in Luxembourg,but the career prospects and their work-life balance are also considered a plus by hard-working expatriates.
6. New Zealand
Most expatriates find the leisure options available in ：New Zealand outstanding. The pleasant environment and relaxed local culture make expatriates feel very much at home.
7. Thailand
Despite costly schooling for expatriate children,the generally low cost of living,friendly locals and great weather are a few of the many reasons why 87 percent of expatriates are overall satisfied with life in Thailand.
13. According to the text,over 90 percent of expatriates in Mexico.
A. think it's safe to live there
B. consider the locals friendly
C. fail to adapt to the local culture
D. are satisfied with the weather there
14. Which of the following countries is best for working abroad according to the expatriates?
A. Ecuador. B. Malta.
C. Luxembourg. D. New Zealand.
15. Singapore would most probably attract those who want to .
A. pay lower school fees
B. learn a foreign language
C. enjoy a high quality of life
D. experience the relaxed local culture
16. The text is mainly meant to.
A. encourage readers to go abroad
B. explain why some countries are popular
C. introduce the best countries to live abroad
D. recommend some popular travel destinations
[拓展]
play tricks / a trick on sb.捉弄某人，开某人的玩笑
trick sb. out of sth.骗走某人某物
[即学即练]翻译下面句子。
这些孩子们喜欢捉弄他们的老师。
2. 他用诡计骗走了我的钱。
3. 她施了个巧计诱使我们相信她。
4. 她的声音听起来好像是喉咙痛。(as though)
3. Mrs. Smith tries to balance home life and work.
Mrs. Smith tries to between home life and work.
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中，选出最佳选项。
A
My name is Petra. I volunteered for a program in South Africa in the summer last year. Coming to Knysna in South Africa was very exciting. The warm welcome,tasty food,free Wifi and laundry service were just some of the pleasant things in the volunteer house. The house was situated on a hill in a quiet area with an amazing view over the Knysna bay,which made our stay very nice.
I booked Ihe Community Outreach & HIV Awareness program. But I was a little bit upset to find there was only one hour of HIV training on my schedule. I really looked forward to more training on HIV. But the program staff came up with some other projects instead which turned out to be funny and successful.
We worked together in a constructive way,keeping at the back of our minds the success of the projects. Any good idea was welcomed,acknowledged and carried out. Though the work there was a bit tiring,we enjoyed ourselves.
Not to forget about all the lovely,interesting and thankful people we met on our working tours. They really appreciated the work we did to help them live a better life. So as a volunteer you can gain so much appreciation and sincerity,which you will hardly find in our European society. There wealth is only defined by the value of the newest technical device(设备) the size of the car you drive and all the other things one owns.
Please don't get me wrong; I don't want to romanticize their hard everyday lives. But the people V ve met there gave me the impression that they laiow what really matters: Caring about each other,being honest and confident,living in the present,and so on.
So if you are open-minded and want to experience something great,don't hesitate to join such a program.
1. What disappointed the author in Knysna?
A. Things in the volunteer house.
B. The attitude of the program st^ff.
C. The arrangements for HIV training.
D. The location of the volunteer house.
2. The author's program in Knysna is most probably meant to.
A. attract tourists to visit there
B. help the locals live a better life
C. help volunteers enjoy a great time
D. bring work opportunities to the locals
3. After dealing with the locals in Knysna,the author.
A. realized wealth was important
B. wanted to receive more training
C. thought they lived a romantic life
D. formed a good impression of them
4. How does the author feel about her time in Knysna?
A. Regretful. B. Relaxing.
C. Inconvenient. D. Awesome.
5. In the US,winter wheat is (收获) in the early summer.
3. He founded the charity in memory his wife.
2. I heard that they met and fell love atcollege.
