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The entire house was lit with lights. It was Meera’s wedding the next day. Seema walked to her daughter's bedroom. Meera was not there, so she left the envelope on Meera’s bed and went away. When Meera came back after a bath downstairs, her eyes fell on the envelope. She picked it up and opened it Sitting on the bed, she started to read it:

My darling daughter, I’m so happy for My darling is getting marked! To such a good man! At the same time, I’m a little worried, too. The reason? You’re going to a new house where everything is going to be new: the people, relationships and surroundings. Yes, you’re smart and Vinod will be there with you to help, but I have a few things to say:

Accept Vinous parents as your parents. Remember that your mother-in-law will have her own understanding about you. So it’s up to you give her a good impression.

Earn respect from family members. If that means changing yourself a little bit and adapting to their customs, just do it. It will help you to settle into your new home.

Never compare your mothers home and their home. It may not be appreciated.

The kitchen is one place where small fights can appear. Ifs your mother-in-law s kingdom, so ask her permission if you want to cook something. If she offers help, accept it. This Ml help in building trust between you. Similarly, offer her your help when she s busy cooking. Thus, a new relationship -will be born: one of respect and understanding.

Finally, respect your husband, as he's your life partner. Remember that a marriage re-quires trust, love and compromise (妥协).

I could have sat with you and told you, but I felt that writing all this down would make you understand better and I’m sure you’ll give your whole heart to this relationship. Remember that both Papa and I are here for you always.

Love,

Ma

1.Where was Meera when her mother went to her bedroom?

A. In the kitchen. B. In the bathroom.

C. In Vinod’s house. D. In the bedroom.

2.What was Seema’s attitude towards Vinod?

A. Satisfied. B. Cautious.

C. Doubtful. D. Worried

3.According to the text, what will help if Meera wants to build trust with her mother-in-law?

A. Living with her. B. Cooking meals instead of her.

C. Making comparison with her. D. Accepting her help in the kitchen.

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On April 14th, 2010, my entire life changed in an instant. One moment I was joyfully riding through the sunshine. The next moment, metal, flesh and bone were spreading against the pavement in a thunderous crash. Another cyclist, biking carelessly, had cut me off and sent me supermanning toward oncoming traffic.

As if to symbolize the accident that had hit my life, another disaster also occurred on April 14th, 2010. It cost the airline industry $l.7 billion. Ten million travelers were stuck for days. Economies all over the world were disturbed. This was the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull, one of Iceland’s many volcanoes.

However, volcanoes are not all bad. In fact, they are necessary. They are responsible for the birth of new earth, and for the creation of rich soil. This eruption gave off 0.15 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere daily. But cancelling 48% of the worlds flight travel saved about 2.8 million tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere,temporarily decreasing our carbon footprint.

Similarly, the accident had badly affected my emotion but it also allowed me to look more closely inside myself and discover things about myself I never would have realized. I learned how not to judge myself for my new limitations.

In 1973, another Icelandic volcano, Eldfell, broke out. Icelanders decided to bomb it with cold water until it froze and chose a different path. After their plan worked,they used the geothermal (地热) energy for the next 15 years to heat their homes. A good example of life bringing lemons, and making lemonade! One must move on from misfortunes, focusing only on the present moment and being hopeful for the future.

I ran from April 14th, 2010, to every kind of escape. Eventually I ended up in university for a new-found love in Earth sciences.

1.What happened to the writer on April 14th, 2010?

A. He was involved in a car crash.

B. He was stuck in Iceland’s airport.

C. He witnessed a volcanic eruption.

D. He was badly injured on a bike ride.

2.Which was an effect of the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull?

A. Economy was cost globally by the eruption.

B. Carbon dioxide was increased temporarily.

C. The earth in Ireland was terribly polluted.

D. Most of the world’s planes were held up.

3.Why did the writer mention the Eldfell volcano?

A. It broke out in Iceland on April 14th as well.

B. It symbolized the accident that changed his life.

C. It encouraged him to know more about himself.

D. It told us to make the most of given situation.

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. Inspiration from Disasters B. Escape from Volcanoes

C. Love for Earth Science D. Attitude towards Nature

According to a recent survey, the modem housewife spends an average of 60 hours a week on household work compared to 46 to 52 hours some 50 years ago; and a far greater part of her __ hours are spent in shopping.

In grandma’s __, the butcher, the baker and the grocer’s shop were just __. Today’s housewife goes to the __ at least twice a week-- __ the stores are so big, so crowded and so far away that each trip __ anything up to three hours.

I don’t think we have to go as far back as 50 years for confirmation of the great __ in shopping patterns. It is only 23 years __ I moved from one of the most beautiful High Streets in Buckinghamshire-a lovely wide street where almost every __ is listed as an architectural jewel. Wandering back last week I __ to think about the changes. Of some 15 shops, 12 have turned __ to antiques or something similar. So shops that had been in the High Street for generations are __ forever -- and a way of life has gone with them.

I love the __ of those old shops, the gossip and the chatter while __ to be served, the arrival of new neighbors and the births and deaths all swiftly __. We were part of a neighborhood--made so by our __ meetings--and we stayed friends.

Soon after my daughter was married she returned to live in this same High Street. “Why, Fiona,” __ the postwoman when she walked into the tiny P.O. store which __ survives, “how lovely to see you! You haven’t changed a bit.” Fiona was a __ girl when we left and the postwoman hadn’t seen her for 13 years or more.

See what I __? It could never happen in a supermarket!

1.A. busy B. spare C. happy D. extra

2.A. name B. home C. day D. way

3.A. outside the town B. in the distance C. on the way D. around the corner

4.A. countryside B. supermarket C. park D. restaurant

5.A. so B. but C. though D. because

6.A. takes B. provides C. saves D. contains

7.A. time B. fun C. idea D. change

8.A. that B. until C. since D. when

9.A. building B. garden C. neighbor D. customer

10.A. forgot B. hated C. paused D. managed

11.A. back B. over C. up D. on

12.A. lost B. ruined C. missed D. kept

13.A. business B. friendliness C. tidiness D. fairness

14.A. helping B. preparing C. waiting D. offering

15.A. reminded B. recorded C. reviewed D. reported

16.A. daily B. rare C. official D. private

17.A. asked B. said C. whispered D. announced

18.A. hardly B. also C. even D. still

19.A. little B. nice C. shy D. lovely

20.A. doubt B. guess C. mean D. remember

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