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阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

　　He is fit, single and a millionaire. Yet few in the world have known the tragedy (悲剧) that has left an indelible (擦不掉的) mark on Steven Flannigan's young life.

　　Ten years ago, Steven was at a neighbor's house just three doors away from his home when PamAm Flight 103 fell out of the sky and destroyed his home and his family in Scottish border town of Lockerbie. The fourteen-year-old boy could only watch helplessly as his home disappeared in the fire with his father, mother and sister still inside. There were two hundred and seventy victims (受难者) including eleven people from Lockerbie, among whom were Steven's parents and ten-year-old sister.

　　Steven was awarded 2.1 million pounds for his pain and suffering, but instead of being a help, the money has been more of a curse (诅咒) as he has tried to make sense of his life. “He is trying to sort himself out (解决自己的问题)”, a friend said, “but everything has gone wrong with his life since he was fourteen. He's a millionaire, but he hates the money.

　　It was money that killed Steven's elder brother David who was awarded one-million-pound compensation (赔偿金) for his pain and suffering. With so much money the young man splashed out (挥霍) on fast cars and drugs and a life style to match. He eventually died in a drink and drugs bing (欢闹) in a seedy hotel in Thailand, leaving his ill-fated money to Steven.

1．In the first paragraph, we have some idea that Steven Flannigan is ________.

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A．a healthy young man who has made a large fortune

B．an unmarried young man who is well off (处于佳境) and in good health

C．a young man who is unmarried and healthy

D．a rich young man who is suitable for marriage

2．Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

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A．Steven got 2.1 million pounds in compensation for all that he suffered from.

B．David liked to drive cars very fast.

C．David survived the plane crash because he was in Thailand.

D．David left Steven much money after his death.

3．On the whole, the passage tells about ________.

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A．money is the root of all evil

B．the more money Steven has, the more suffering he will bear

C．money means everything to Steven

D．money has brought Steven no happiness

根据短文内容，从短文后的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。
　【小题1】　
Today，kids have more worries and face more pressures than ever before. Here are a few tips to help your child focus on and do well in school.
●Create a personal schedule
Recording everything that must be done on a calendar or “to do” list will help him to keep track of important dates and deadlines. If he keeps it in a visible place he will have no problem acknowledging upcoming events and will be better able to plan how and where to spend his time.
●Watch the clock
　【小题2】　 I also recommend setting his clock or watch five minutes ahead since it's always easy to run late. When it comes to something like catching a bus，just five minutes can make a significant difference.
●Focus
He should train himself to be able to concentrate alone on one specific task. This is much easier in a noise­free environment. No TV or radio should be on to distract him.
●　【小题3】　
Lack of sleep is proven to harm us physically. The more sleep we get，the more alert we are. We thus have more energy to handle life's daily tasks. The average adult needs at least six hours of sleep a night and the average child needs at least eight.
●Stay in shape
Through spending time outdoors or playing sports with friends，he can “blow off some steam” so to speak，as well as re­energize.　【小题4】　
●Talk through your problems
Be able to share his concerns with you. 　【小题5】　 If you make it clear that you understand him and are willing to help，not only will you contribute to his emotional health but you'll help build an open and honest relationship as well.

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　　As a teenager, I felt I was always letting people down. I was rebellious （反叛的）on the outside,___1___on the inside I wanted people to ___2____me.

　　Once I left home to hitchhike（搭便车）to California with my friend Penelope. The trip wasn't ____3___, and there were many times I didn't feel safe. One situation in particular ___4____ me grateful to still be alive. When I returned home, I was not so outwardly（表面地）different.

　　I was happy to be home. But then I noticed that Penelope, who was____5____with us, was wearing my clothes. And my ____6____seemed to like her better than me. I wondered if I would be __7___if I weren't there. I told my mom, and she explained that ___8___Penelope was a lovely girl, no one could ___9___me. I pointed out,”She is more patient and is heater than I have ever been.” My mom said these were wonderful ___10____,but I was the only person who could fill my ___11____. She made me realize that even with my____12_____——and they were many ——I was a loved member of the family who couldn't be replaced.

　　I became a searcher,___13___who I was and what made me unique（独特的）. My____14___of myself was changing. I wanted a solid base to start from. I started to resist（抵制）pressure to ___15___in ways that I didn't like any more, and I ___16___who I really was. I came to feel much more ____17___that no one can ever take my place.

　　Each of us ____18____ a unique place in the world. You are special, no matter what others say or what you may think. So ____19___ about being replaced. You ___20___ be.

Scientists who try to predict earthquakes have gotten some new helpers recently—animals.
　　That’s right, animals. Scientists have begun to understand what farmers have known for thousands of years. Animals often seem to know in advance that an earthquake is coming, and they show their fear by acting in strange ways. Before a Chinese quake in 1975, snakes awoke from their winter sleep early only to freeze to death in the cold air. Cows broke their halters (缰绳) and tried to escape. Chickens refused to enter their cage. All of this unusual behavior, as well as physical changes in the earth, warned Chinese scientists of the coming quake. They moved people away from the danger zone and saved thousands of lives.
　　One task for scientists today is to learn exactly which types of animal behavior predict quakes. It’s not an easy job. First of all not every animal reacts to the danger of an earthquake. Just before a California quake in 1977, for example, an Arabian horse became very nervous and tried to break out of his enclosure. The Australian horse next to him, however, remained perfectly calm. It’s also difficult at times to tell the difference between normal animal restlessness and “earthquake nerves”. A zoo keeper once called earthquake researchers to say that his cougar had been acting strangely. It turned out that the cat had an upset stomach.
　　A second task for scientists is to find out exactly what kind of warnings the animals receive. They know that animals sense far more of the world than humans do. Many animals can see, hear, and smell things that people do not even notice. Some can sense tiny changes in air pressure, gravity, or the magnetism of Earth. This extra sense probably helps animals predict quakes.
　　A good example of this occurred with a group of dogs. They were shut in an area that was being shaken by a series of tiny earthquakes. (Several small quakes often come before or after a large one.) Before each quake a low booming sound was heard. Each boom caused the dogs to bark wildly. Then the dogs began to bark during a silent period. A scientist who was recording quakes looked at his machine. It was acting as though there were a loud noise too. The scientist realized that the dogs had reacted to a booming noise. They also sensed the tiny quake that followed it. The machine recorded both, though humans felt and heard nothing.
In this case there was a machine to monitor what the dogs were sensing. Many times, however, our machines record nothing extraordinary, even though animals know a quake is coming. The animals might be sensing something we measure but do not recognize as a warning. Discovering what animals sense, and learning how they know it is a danger signal, is a job for future scientists.
【小题1】Through the passage the writer hopes to explore __________.