For over twenty years Super Tours have been planning holidays to suit people's needs. We don't offer to do the impossible, we just want to 1 ourselves. It is the 2 duty of our party leaders to make 3 that your holiday is a success. This year we have planned a number of tours to the Continent for people 4 in seeing the capitals of Europe, and for those 5 prefer to do something more energetic, we offer a wide 6 of holidays 7 our trained experts will be ready to give you all the help you need. We'd like to please.

　　If you haven't 8 decided on your holiday , why not 9 this brochure (小册子) ? When you have 10 your choice, telephone us 11 we shall be happy to help you in every way 12 , but we do advise you 13 early. There is no need to 14 about cancellation (取消). If you wish to change your booking at a later date, all you have to do is to let us know 15 in writing. We will do our 16 to satisfy you, but 17 we are unfortunately forced to make a small extra 18 . We do, 19 , keep the 20 to make changes of timetable if this becomes necessary thanks to the situation beyond our control.

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Dear XXX,　

As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.

Do your best in classes, but don’t let pressure get to you. If you graduate and learn something in your four years, we would feel happy. Your Columbia degree will take you far, even if you don’t graduate with honors. So please don't give yourself pressure. The only thing that matters is that you learned. The only measurement you should use is that you tried.

Most importantly, make friends and be happy. College friends are often the best in life, because during college you are closer to them physically than to your family. Also, going through independence and adulthood is a natural bonding (结合的) experience. Pick a few friends and become really close to them — pick the ones who are genuine and sincere to you. Don’t worry about their hobbies, grades, looks, or even personalities. If you think you like someone, tell her. You have very little to lose. People are not perfect, so as long as they are genuine and sincere, trust them and be good to them. They will give back. This is my secret of success — that I am genuine with people and trust them (unless they do something to lose my trust).

College is the four years where you have:

　　•the greatest amount of free time

　　•the first chance to be independent

　　•the most flexibility to change

　　•the lowest risk for making mistakes

So please treasure your college years – make the best of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny. May Columbia become the happiest four years in your life, and may you blossom into just what you dream to be.

                                                                   Love,

                                                                  XXX

1.What is the most probable relationship between the writer and the receiver of the letter?

A. Friends.                                                                                    B. A parent and his or her daughter.

C. A teacher and a student.                                                  D. Sisters.

2.Which of the following suggestions is not given to the receiver in the letter?

A. How to adapt to the college life quickly.                 

B. To make new friends.

C. To learn to be independent in thinking.                 

D. Not to make herself under much pressure in grades.

3.According to the writer of the letter, college is a time _______.

A. during which one may make mistakes      

B. during which one has little free time

C. during which it is hard for one to change    

D. during which one needs to learn to be independent

Robert was a life insurance(人寿保险) salesman. Try 36 he might, he was still unable to get a couple to sign up for a policy(保单). “I certainly don’t want to frighten you into a 37,” he announced, standing up to 38. “Please sleep on it tonight, and 39 you wake up in the morning, let me know what you think.”
People can be motivated by many different 40. Fear is the common one. 41 many people find that other kinds of motivation are usually 42 effective in getting more out of those with whom we live and work.
A twelve-year-old girl took her younger brother, who 43 from a mental disability, Christmas shopping. As they went into a department store, the 44 accidentally hit a display, knocking shoes in every 45. at that 46 a(n) angry clerk grabbed the boy by the arm and 47, “Pick them up.”
“No,” the boy screamed in defiance(反抗).
“Pick them up,” the clerk 48.
“No,” the boy shouted back.
His older sister began picking up the 49. Then the boy started to 50. Before long, the boy, his sister and the clerk were 51 together to put the shoes back in 52.
When they finished, the girl taught the clerk a(n) 53 lesson with these words: “You have to encourage my brother to do it in action.”
If you live or work with other people, you may benefit from the older sister’s advice. If you want people to respond to you, try encouraging them in action. People prefer 54. When you fill people with what they want, you’re 55 to get what you want out of them.

【小题14】

A．shoes B．books C．toys D．bottles

【小题16】

A．walking B．organizing C．working D．assisting

Robert was a life insurance(人寿保险) salesman. Try 36 he might, he was still unable to get a couple to sign up for a policy(保单). “I certainly don’t want to frighten you into a 37,” he announced, standing up to 38. “Please sleep on it tonight, and 39 you wake up in the morning, let me know what you think.”

People can be motivated by many different 40. Fear is the common one. 41 many people find that other kinds of motivation are usually 42 effective in getting more out of those with whom we live and work.

A twelve-year-old girl took her younger brother, who 43 from a mental disability, Christmas shopping. As they went into a department store, the 44 accidentally hit a display, knocking shoes in every 45. at that 46 a(n) angry clerk grabbed the boy by the arm and 47, “Pick them up.”

“No,” the boy screamed in defiance(反抗).

“Pick them up,” the clerk 48.

“No,” the boy shouted back.

His older sister began picking up the 49. Then the boy started to 50. Before long, the boy, his sister and the clerk were 51 together to put the shoes back in 52.

When they finished, the girl taught the clerk a(n) 53 lesson with these words: “You have to encourage my brother to do it in action.”

If you live or work with other people, you may benefit from the older sister’s advice. If you want people to respond to you, try encouraging them in action. People prefer 54. When you fill people with what they want, you’re 55 to get what you want out of them.

1.A. however  B. as C. since           D. in spite of 

2.A. trouble B. sale                   C. bargain           D. decision

3.A. defend          B. fight           C. leave             D. argue

4.A. should          B. will            C. shall             D. may 

5.A. feelings        B. plans           C. means             D. results

6.A. Thus            B. But             C. Plus              D. Since

7.A. less            B. more            C. half              D. just

8.A. arose   B. contributed            C. benefited         D. suffered

9.A. boy             B. girl            C. clerk             D. salesman

10.A. section        B. direction       C. shelf             D. course

11.A. occasion B. stage                C. situation         D. point 

12.A. demanded B. conflicted           C. reminded          D. arranged

13.A. expected  B. commented           C. shouted           D. acquired

14.A. shoes          B. books           C. toys              D. bottles

15.A. cry            B. help            C. complain          D. worry

16.A. walking B. organizing            C. working           D. assisting 

17.A. process B. silence               C. detail            D. order

18.A. thoughtful B. instant            C. cautious          D. complex 

19.A. gift           B. stick           C. honey             D. tears 

20.A. positive  B. likely              C. confident         D. probable 

"How should I give my children pocket money?" is one of the most common questions asked by parents. "Should kids receive pocket money when they get high marks at school, or lose pocket money if they don’t help with the housework?" are also common questions.
     Giving pocket money is an excellent way to develop children’s independence. Children should receive pocket money as their small share of the family wealth, and they should share in doing the housework as well.
     Here are some ideas to help you use pocket money to develop your children’s independence.
     Give pocket money regularly. Like adults, children should have a payday every week or two.
     Link pocket money with ages and needs. Provide spending guidelines; don’t be afraid to let them know what you expect them to buy, and what not to. A child in preschool and lower primary school is sure to spend money on candies and other such things. But older children can be expected to buy their own lunches or bus tickets.
     Teach kids to set their goals. Encouraging children to save money for big things like bikes can help them learn about planning ahead.
     When given wisely, pocket money is an excellent way to develop children’s independence. But at some time, perhaps when a child turns fifteen, it needs to be reduced or eliminated in order to encourage the child to get a part-time job and begin to earn his own pocket money.
【小题1】What is the author’s attitude towards giving children pocket money?