【题目】Exposed soil isn’t part of nature’s master plan. Good examples where soil is naturally found with no plants growing in are beneath freshly removed trees, or where the ground has been burnt by a land fire. In these situations bare soil isn’t bare for long; within days seedlings (芽) begin to appear and cover the ground. In a few months’ time, the scar is hardly noticeable.

Unlike these natural examples, ploughed (耕犁) fields and freshly dug gardens are obvious examples created by man. But, left to nature, even these bare soils soon turn green with a large number of tiny seedlings. In fields, gardens and on grasslands, roadside and sports fields, along streets and on paths and pavements, we are constantly battling to stop weeds from growing. All we are doing is stop the recovering powers of nature.

Whenever soil is exposed, weeds act like a kind of medicine to reduce the potentially harmful rays of the sun, so the sooner plant growth covers the soil over again, the better.

Weeds also help to improve the fertility (肥沃) of the soil. Their roots get the soil together, improving its structure and creating a more stable environment in which soil life can grow fast. Those weeds with a deep root draw up plant nutrients from deeper in the ground, making them available to plants growing near the soil surface. Above ground, the stems (茎) of weeds help trap fallen leaves which break down into the soil, adding to the fertility of the soil.

As the soil becomes more fertile, different kinds of plants start to replace the “pioneering” weeds. Bushes move in to take the place by gradually shading them out, followed in turn by trees, which eventually push up through the bushes, finally shading them out too. Fallen leaves from the bushes and trees carry on the job of building soil fertility that was begun by those very first weeds that grew on the bare soil. Then, when one of these mature trees is removed in a storm, leaving a wound of bare soil in the earth, the whole process starts again.

1When will soil be left bare?

A. A land fire has just happened. B. A young tree is planted in.

C. No one ploughs the land. D. No crops are planted in.

2Which of the following prevents the bare soil from recovering?

A. Seedlings appearing in gardens.

B. Reducing harmful rays of the sun.

C. Removing weeds from pavements.

D. Replacing plants in sports fields.

3What can weeds do for the soil?

A. They create soil life.

B. They help improve the soil.

C. They get nutrients from the sun.

D. They break down fallen leaves.

4How can the soil remain fertile after trees move in?

A. By adding more weeds to the soil.

B. By taking out the weeds constantly.

C. By removing the previous bushes.

D. By making use of the fallen leaves.

【题目】根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The holiday season isn't about shopping and gifts. However, holiday travel can be more expensive than gifts. Fortunately, the following tips will help keep your travel spending under control.
Plan ahead. The earlier you book your travel, from airfare to hotels, the easier it is to find good deals. Your best prices on airfare come when you book three weeks before the plane leaves for domestic(国内的) flights. For international flights, consider booking 30 days in advance. Many experts point out that you should book travel between one month and three months out for high-traffic holidays.
Book your air travel on cheaper days. Traveling by air on Tuesdays and Wednesdays often costs less than on Fridays and Sundays. During the holidays, it's not just about a specific day of the week. You also need to consider the days surrounding the holiday but days immediately before and after a holiday can be expensive. One of the best ways to save is to plan your air travel on the day of the holiday.
Consider traveling overnight. Red-eye flights and overnight flights often cost less than those at more convenient times. Traveling overnight can help you avoid a night in the hotel, as well as save your money on travel to your destination.
You can't bring liquids with you on the airline, but you can bring sandwiches and other snacks. When you're on the road, you can buy food at local groceries to make your own meals, especially if you have access to(可使用) a microwave.
A. Bring your own food.
B. Consider affordable accommodations.
C. Traveling by plane is not the best choice.
D. Plus, booking earlier can save your money.
E. For instance, traveling on Christmas Day might be a great deal.
F. A great deal of travel also takes place during this time of year.
G. Other choices include sleeper trains as well as overnight ferries.

【题目】阅读理解
Finding summer jobs for teenagers has not always been easy, but now you no longer have to worry about what your kids can do to earn their own money. Recently I found some different sites online that offer information about what kids can do. Below issome of that information, along with questions to think about to help you come upwith your own ideas.
Ideas for summer work:
●Parks and Recreation Programs.
●Babysitting (当临时保姆) during the day of school.
●Working part-time at a day care for the summer.
●Car washing.
●Working at local vegetable stands.
The easiest way for you to find ways for your child to make money is to think about others' inconveniences (不方便). Think of things you need done, or would like to have done, and what you would consider paying for these things to get done. Once you have some ideas, you can sit down with your children and talk to them aboutwhat they would be interested in doing. Then once you have an idea of what theywant to do you can help them come up with fair prices.
Preferably you would want to only have your child working with people you know and trust, or in the least bit you could have your child pick a partner. That way with each of them carrying cell phones, even those without service can call 911, they will be much safer.
You can find out more information and many more ideas for kids to use to make money during their summer holidays by visiting http://www.kidswantmoney.com.
(1)The author wrote the passage to _____.
A.share his discoveries online
B.introduce jobs for teenagers
C.advertise a website for teenagers
D.talk about his summer work experience
(2)The passage is mainly written for _____.
A.teenagers
B.teachers
C.parents
D.website designers
(3)Which of the following is NOT considered when teenagers look for summer jobs?
A.Who they'd better work for.
B.How much should be charged.
C.Whether the jobs are safe.
D.Where the workplace is.
(4)What can we learn about http://www.kidswant-money.com?
A.The author set up the website.
B.It gives information about educating children.
C.People need to pay to visit the website.
D.It offers ideas for children to make money.

【题目】阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
There are thousands of people across the United States without any food or shelter(住所).Every Saturday or Sunday night,my family and I go out and1the homeless people in the city. There is one2thing I like to mention here. Before we begin our3 , my family and I do not eat. We do this4we know how it feels to be hungry. We all get together in the kitchen and5the food. We then6the food for 30 or more people. I like to write a special7on the bags like “God loves you”. A lot of people8homeless people. Not all homeless people are bad people. Some are really9.Many people hate them10no good reason. In the beginning, when my family and I went out on the street, we had to11their trust. Later, as they12us everyweek, they started to trust us .We13know some of their names. We all have to keep in mind that they also have14Some of them shake our hands for giving them food and15us .Some of them do really funny dances because they are16. We have become17close to a man named Tony and his wife. After meeting with them several times, he has told us a lot about his18.He graduated from college and has a PHD. He used to teach French and Spanish. After we get done to feeding the homeless, it makes me19what I have at home.
Sometimes It makes me sad, and makes my mom cry. I love feeding the homeless, and20in someone's life.
(1)A.visit B.introduce C.save D.feed
(2)A.common B.exciting C.special D.embarrassing
(3)A.show B.journey C.vacation D.meal
(4)A.so B.when C.if D.because
(5)A.design B.prepare C.buy D.give
(6)A.bag B.cook C.fetch D.find
(7)A.passage B.saying C.note D.message
(8)A.please B.help C.love D.misunderstand
(9)A.helpful B.nice C.funny D.beautiful
(10)A.for B.at C.of D.on
(11)A.bring B.earn C.create D.share
(12)A.served B.told C.saw D.needed
(13)A.hardly B.never C.sometimes D.even
(14)A.words B.looks C.desires D.feelings
(15)A.change B.thank C.impress D.disappoint
(16)A.happy B.great C.surprised D.bored
(17)A.only B.too C.also D.really
(18)A.dream B.future C.life D.friend
(19)A.want B.appreciate C.keep D.think
(20)A.taking care B.watching out C.showing up D.making a difference

【题目】A recent report suggested that an average person checks his or her cell phone 150 times a day. 1They may not know using their cell phones may put themselves or their loved ones in danger.2At least 200,000 car accidents were caused by texting messages.

3A survey done by the Pew Institute suggested that Americans in the age range of 18 to 29 years old send 88 text messages a day. When you’re walking home from work, you don’t need your head-phones making loud noises in your ears. There is a much greater place to create positive emotions that will make us happier and much more fulfilled. Those emotions are within us, and by blocking these feelings with all of our latest technologies, we may be harming ourselves.4

We need to take back control of our minds and stop compulsively checking our emails, Facebook updates, and text messages. I think we can live a happier life if we pay more attention to ourselves and the people we are speaking with. 5 Think about what parents are doing to children’s emotional well-being when they focus on their cell phones rather than their children.

If you are playing with your children in the park, be totally attentive to what they are doing. If you are in a business meeting and someone is speaking, listen to everything they say.

A. Your cell phone is not part of your body.

B. Human beings are glued to their cell phones.

C. Cell phones have brought great convenience to us.

D. People addicted to cell phones are even not aware of their safety.

E. How many relationships are lost because of a lack of communication?

F. Using cell phones too much may be linked to depressions and anxiety.

G. Statistics show 28 percent of car accidents occur from people using cell phones.

【题目】根据短文理解,选择正确答案。
In the early 1980s, one of our neighbors asked my mom if she would make a few gift baskets for her [来源:]to give as gifts for the holidays. My mom agreed and news of the unique gift baskets my mum was making spread like wildfire throughout the neighborhood. My mum was busy throughout the holiday season, so she asked a friend to help her. When the orders continued after the holiday season for baby gifts, birthday gifts and more, it occurred to them that maybe this job could be turned into a business and they did it.
My mum went into her business because she had a creative idea. She got orders and filled orders. But there was no purpose and no real strategy(策略). In 1991, my mum' s partner got into financial trouble and there was not enough money to support either my mum or her partner.
So if you are led by your creativity or enthusiasm, make sure you ask yourself what you want out of your business. If you don't set goals, how will you know what direction to go in? Do you want to create jobs and growth in the economy? Are you looking for a hobby? You can't keep scores if you don' t know what game you are playing.
After my mom's partner gave up, she had to abandon(抛弃) her business to support herself. She swore(发誓)she would run a business again and do it differently the next time. However, there wasn't a "next time" for her. She passed away just after her 51st birthday. She never had someone tell her how important having a goal was. She never had an opportunity to be everything that she could be.
There are no right or wrong goals, only the ones that matter to you. Set them so that you can make progress and achieve success, whatever that may mean to you.
(1)The author's mum started her own business after she ________.
A.got continuous orders with her friend
B.cooperated with one of her neighbors
C.advertised her products in the neighborhood
D.designed unique gift baskets for the holidays
(2)Which of the following can best describe the author' s mum?
A.Ambitious.
B.Imaginative.
C.Poor.
D.Innocent(天真的).
(3)After the author' s mum failed in her business, she _________.
A.hoped to restart it after her 51st birthday
B.wanted to find a different partner
C.reflected on her failure
D.didn't work any more
(4)The author writes the text to stress the importance of _________.
A.creativity
B.opportunities
C.goals
D.partners

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