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     Many children first learn the value of money by receiving an allowance. The purpose is to let children learn from experience at an age when financial mistakes are not very costly. The amount of money that parents give to their children to spend as they wish differs from family to family. Timing is another consideration. Some children get a weekly allowance. Others get a monthly allowance. In any case, parents should make clear what, if anything, the child is expected to pay for with the money.

At first, young children may spend all of their allowance soon after they receive it. If they do this, they will learn the hard way that spending must be done within a budget. Parents are usually advised not to offer more money until the next allowance. The object is to show young people that a budget demands choices between spending and saving. Older children may be responsible enough to save money for larger costs, like clothing or electronics.

Many people think it is not a good idea to pay your child for work around the home. These jobs are a normal part of family life. Paying children to do extra work around the house, however, can be useful. It can even provide an understanding of how a business works.

Allowances give children a chance to experience the three things they can do with money. They can share it in the form of gifts or giving to a good cause. They can spend it by buying things they want. Or they can save it. Saving helps children understand that costly goals require sacrifice: you have to cut costs and plan for the future.

Requiring children to save part of their allowance can also open the door to future saving. A saving account is an excellent way to learn about the power of compound interest. Compounding works by paying interest on interest. So, for example, one dollar invested at two percent interest for two years will earn two cents in the first year. The second year, the money will earn two percent of one dollar and two cents, and so on. That may not seem like a lot. But over time it adds up.

14. Many parents give children an allowance regularly to ______.

   A. meet children’s basic need for life        B. give control over their children

   C. see whether they have financial mistakes   D. help children learn how to manage money

15. For Children who receive allowances, they’d better not ________.

   A. waste money to buy gifts for their parents or friends

   B. buy their favorite clothing or electronics for themselves

   C. save money like their parents or other adults

   D. ask for the next allowance before the decided date.

16. If children are required to save their allowance, they ______.

   A. can experience the three things related to money

   B. can understand the relation between goals and sacrifice

   C. will do more work around the house

   D. help themselves found the basis for their future life

17. What does the underlined phrase “compound interest” mean?

   A. The interest based on the original money and unpaid interest.

   B. A way of helping children earn two percent interest.

   C. The interest intended for children to earn money.

   D. A saving account opened for children’s allowance.

18. What would be the best title for the text?

   A. How to Give Children an Allowance

   B. Spend Your Allowance within a Budget

   C. Allowance Helps Children Learn about Money

   D. Doing Housework Earns Children Allowance

14---18      DDBAC  


解析:

本文讲述的是孩子处理零花钱的方式以及家长在钱的问题上如何教育孩子问题。

14. D。   细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The purpose is to let children learn from experience at an age when financial mistakes are not very costly”,其目的就是要他们学会如何经营金钱。故答案选D。

15. D。   细节判断题。根据文章第四段,孩子们可以利用这些钱来买礼物,可以买他们想买的东西,也可以象大人们那样节省钱。因此,选项A、B、C不对;从文章第二段来看,花完上次的父母给的钱而下次给钱的时间还没有到,在这种情况下向父母要钱的话是不好的。故答案选D。

16. B。   细节理解题。根据文章第四段和第五段,节省父母给的钱一方面可以理解自己的“目标”和“牺牲或损失”之间的关系,从而更好的节约和计划;另一方面,可以为自己的未来投资奠定基础。故答案选B。

17. A。   词义猜测题。根据文章最后一段作者对于compound interest的解释以及所举的例子可知,“compound interest”是指存钱到期没有取出,并且一块把利息又放进去,从而实现“利息生利息”。故答案选A。

18. C。   标题概括题。本文主要是介绍了家长固定给孩子零用钱,从而让孩子学会如何节约,如何利用这些钱;同时,让孩子懂得钱的来之不易,从而学会理财。选项C正揭示了文章的主题。故答案选C。

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  阅读下面的短文,从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。

  Bird flu(禽流感) has puzzled scientists by striking millions of chickens in several Asian countries within a very short period of time, with the worst hit areas in Thailand, China and Viet Nam and by February 10,2004 at least 13 people were reported to have died.

  The following is a chronology of the most recent bird flu outbreak in Asia, which also suffered outbreaks in 1997 and 1998:

  Dec. 15, 2003 — South Korea confirms a highly contagious ( 传染的 ) type of bird flu on a chicken farm near the capital, Seoul, and begins a mass killing of poultry.(家禽) when the virus rapidly spreads across the country.

  Dec. 31, 2003 — Taiwan reports its first case of the virus. It later destroys thousands of chickens suffering from a milder form of bird flu.

  Jan. 8, 2004 — Viet Nam confirms that bird flu has been found on many of its poultry farms.

  Jan. 11, 2004 — Japan says 6,000 chickens have died of bird flu on a farm, and says it is the first time the disease has been confirmed in the country.

  Jan. 13, 2004 — The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms that the deaths of three people in Viet Nam are linked to bird flu.

  Jan. 23, 2004 — Cambodia confirms an outbreak of bird flu on a farm on the outskirts of Phnom Penh.

  Jan. 25, 2004 — Indonesia discovers an outbreak of bird flu among chickens but has no evidence that the disease has spread to humans. Pakistan says 2 million chickens have died of a mild form of bird flu.

  Jan. 26, 2004 — Thailand confirms the death of a six-year-old boy, its first human death from bird flu.

  Jan. 27, 2004 — The bird flu virus kills ducks in southern parts of China, which begins a killing of 14,000 brids to stop the spread. The agriculture ministry in Laos confirms bird flu in the area around Vientiane(万象).

  Jan. 30, 2004 — China says tests confirm the H5NI virus in Hubei and Hunan provinces as well as the southern region of Guangxi.

  Feb. 1, 2004— China's state television reports five more areas with suspected( 可疑的) cases of bird flu in poultry. The WHO says two sisters have died in Viet Nam after contracting bird flu and they may have caught the virus from their brother, who had also died.

  Feb. 2, 2004 — An 18-year-ohl person dies of bird flu in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing to nine fatalities( 死亡事件) in Viet Nam. A Thai woman dies of bird flu, taking that country's toll from the virus to three. The total number of fatalities stands at 12.

(1)

In how many countries and regions in Asia has bird flu broken out by Feb. 2,20047

[  ]

A.

8.

B.

9.

C.

10.

D.

11.

(2)

What does the underlined word "chronology" probably mean?

[  ]

A.

A list of events in the order in which they happen.

B.

A list of dates.

C.

All kinds of bird flu.

D.

A list of countries where bird flu has broken out.

(3)

Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?

[  ]

A.

Three people died of bird flu in Thailand.

B.

Nine people died of bird flu in Viet Nam.

C.

Tests confirm the H5N1 virus in eight areas in China.

D.

Japan says it's the first time bird flu has broken out in the country.

(4)

What would be the best title for the passage'?

[  ]

A.

Millions of chickens killed in Asia

B.

Many people dying of bird flu in Asia

C.

Scientists finding out the cause of bird flu

D.

Bird flu spreading in Asia

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  EDGEWOOD-EVERY morning at Dixie Heights High School,customers pour into a special experiment;the district's first coffee run mostly by students with special learning needs.

  Well before classes start,students and teachers order Lattes Sappuccinos and Hot Chocolates.Then,durning the first period teachers call in orders on their room phones,and students make deliveries.

  By closing tome at 9.20 a. m.,the shop usually sells 90 drinks.

  “Whoever made the chi tea, Ms.Schatzman says it was good,' Christy McKinley, a second year student, announced recently, after hanging up with the teacher.

  The shop is called the Dixie PIT, which stands for Power in Transition.Although some of the students are not disabled, many are, and the PIT helps them prepare for life after high school.

  They learn not only how to run a coffee shop but also how to deal with then affairs.They keep a umecard and receive paychecks, which they keep in check registers.

  Special-education teachers Kim Chevalier and Sue Casey introduced the Dixie PIT from a similar program at Kennesaw Mountain High School in Georgia.

  Not that it was easy.Chevaliver's first problem to overcome was product-related.Should school be selling coffee?What about sugar content?

  Kenton County Food Service Director Ginger Gray helped.She made sure all the drinks, which use non fat milk, fell within nutrition(营养)guidelines.

  The whole school has joined in to help.

  Teachers agreed to give up their lounge(休息室)in the mornings.Art students painted the name of the shop on the wall.Business students designed the paychecks.The basketball team helped pay for cups.

(1)

What is the text mainly about?

[  ]

A.

A best selling coffee.

B.

A special educational program.

C.

Government support for schools.

D.

A new type of teacher- student relationship.

(2)

The Dixie PIT program was introduced in order to ________.

[  ]

A.

raisemoney for school affairs

B.

do some research on nutrition

C.

develop students' practical skills

D.

supply teachers with drinks

(3)

How did Christy McKinley know Ms.Schatzman's opinion of the chi tea?

[  ]

A.

She met her in the shop.

B.

She heard her telling others.

C.

She talked to her on the phone.

D.

She went to her office to deliver the tea.

(4)

We know from the text that Ginger Gray ________.

[  ]

A.

manages the Dixie PIT programin Kenton Country

B.

sees that the drinks meet health standards

C.

teaches at Dixie Heights High School

D.

owns the school's coffee shop

阅读下列短文,根据所读内容在文章后的表格中填入恰当的单词。注意:表格中的每个空只填一个单词。

Stress is an uncomfortable feeling in the mind from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated,angry, or anxious. Stress is often accompanied by physical symptoms like trembling,sleeping difficulties and nightmares(恶梦).

Stress is a normal part of life.In small quantities,stress is good—it can motivate you and help you be more productive. However,too much stress is harmful. It can cause general poor health as well as specific physical or mental depression. Persistent and never-ceasing stress often leads to anxiety and unhealthy behaviours like abuse of alcohol or drugs.

Certain drugs can lead to symptoms of stress due to side effects. A poor diet can also contribute to stress or anxiety.Performance stress is related to specific situations,like taking a test or making a presentation in public. Post-traumatic stress develops after an unforgettably shocking event like war, physical attacks, or a natural disaster.

Any effective ways to cope with your stress or anxiety? One step is to make a list of what you think might be making you ‘stress out’:Is something constantly on your mind? Does anything in particular make you sad or depressed?

Then,find someone you believe in who will listen to you. Often,just talking to a friend or loved one is all that is needed to relieve anxiety. Most communities also have support groups and hotlines that can help. Social workers,psychologists,and other mental health professionals may be needed for therapy and medication.

Also, find healthy ways to deal with stress. For example, eat a healthy diet,get enough sleep, exercise regularly, limit caffeine and alcohol.Learn and practice relaxation techniques like yoga and tai chi. Make sure to balance fun activities with your responsibilities. Spend time with people you enjoy. Find self-help books at your local library or bookstore.

Title

Stress

The 1.    of stress 

An uncomfortable feeling in the mind,making you feel frustrated,angry and anxious,2.  by many symptoms 

The3.   stress has on people 

●Positive/good stress can motivate people,4.  people be more productive 

●5.  /harmful stress will cause poor health as well as physical and psychological illnesses 

Possible6.   of stress 

●Side effects of certain drugs

●Poor diets

●Stress 7.  with specific situations,like taking a test or making a presentation in public 

●Stress developing after unforgettably shocking events,like war,physical attacks,or a natural disaster

Effective 8. to coping with stress

●9.  what makes you “stress out” 

●Finding someone you trust who will listen to you

●Finding healthy ways to deal with it,such as10.   good habits and living a healthy life 

 

Outside our hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, a seemingly ancient woman waited beside the door with her hand outstretched. Every day I put my hand in hers as our eyes met. She never failed to return my smile, my grasp, and my greeting.

    On the last day of our visit, I found myself alone on a busy corner across the street from our hotel. Bicycles and motorbikes rushed in front of me. As I hesitated on the sidewalk, I felt a hand on my elbow and looked down to see the smile of my small beggar friend looking up at me. She nodded her head toward the street, indicating that she would take me across. Together, we moved slowly into the chaos.

    Then we moved on toward the sidewalk, where she pulled my face down to hers, kissed me on both cheeks, and then left, still smiling and waving back to me.

Traveling in poorer nations, I have witnessed a variety of ways to deal with beggars. The most common response of tourists faced with the poverty-stricken is to ignore them and focus their eyes elsewhere. I have seen people push away an outstretched hand in angry annoyance. A few may drop a few coins into the hand in a hurry, hoping that other ragged pursuers won’t immediately appear on the scene.

For many reasons, giving money is not the best response to an outstretched hand. Many world travelers have discovered that the greatest gift they can give is their time and respect. Everyone needs recognition, to be seen as worthy of being known, to feel appreciated and loved. And I believe that everyone is worthy and worth knowing.

1.The woman beggars helped the author go across the busy street because __________.

A.the author gave her material assistance

B.the author treated her kindly and friendly

C.the author would help her as a reward

D.the author was a foreigner

2.From the story, what position of the beggars in the author’s mind might be?

    A.equal                B.superior      C.lower          D.valuable

3.In common cases, people will do the following things to the beggars EXCEPT for ________.

    A.pretending to see nothing

B.handing out some money

    C.refusing them angrily

D.greeting them normally

4.According to the author, the most important things beggars really need are _________.

    A.mercy and pity  B.money and food

C.smile and greeting  D.attention and respect

5.The purpose of the passage is to _________.

    A.show how poor the beggars are in Vietnam

    B.offer some advice on dealing with begging

    C.express what we should offer the beggars

    D.describe an experience with a beggar       

 

Outside our hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, a seemingly ancient woman waited beside the door with her hand outstretched. Every day I put my hand in hers as our eyes met. She never failed to return my smile, my grasp, and my greeting.

  On the last day of our visit, I found myself alone on a busy corner across the street from our hotel. Bicycles and motorbikes rushed in front of me. As I hesitated on the sidewalk, I felt a hand on my elbow and looked down to see the smile of my small beggar friend looking up at me. She nodded her head toward the street, indicating that she would take me across. Together, we moved slowly into the chaos.

  Then we moved on toward the sidewalk, where she pulled my face down to hers, kissed me on both cheeks, and then left, still smiling and waving back to me.

Traveling in poorer nations, I have witnessed a variety of ways to deal with beggars. The most common response of tourists faced with the poverty-stricken is to ignore them and focus their eyes elsewhere. I have seen people push away an outstretched hand in angry annoyance. A few may drop a few coins into the hand in a hurry, hoping that other ragged pursuers won’t immediately appear on the scene.

For many reasons, giving money is not the best response to an outstretched hand. Many world travelers have discovered that the greatest gift they can give is their time and respect. Everyone needs recognition, to be seen as worthy of being known, to feel appreciated and loved. And I believe that everyone is worthy and worth knowing.

31. The woman beggars helped the author go across the busy street because __________.

A.the author gave her material assistance 

B.the author treated her kindly and friendly

C.the author would help her as a reward  

D.the author was a foreigner

32. From the story, what position of the beggars in the author’s mind might be?

A.equal          B.superior     C.lower        D.valuable

33. In common cases, people will do the following things to the beggars EXCEPT for ________.

A.pretending to see nothing        B.handing out some money

C.refusing them angrily           D.greeting them normally

34. According to the author, the most important things beggars really need are _________.

A.mercy and pity  B.money and food C.smile and greeting D.attention and respect

35. The purpose of the passage is to _________.

A.show how poor the beggars are in Vietnam

B.offer some advice on dealing with begging

C.express what we should offer the beggars

D.describe an experience with a beggar

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