D

House chores are often on the bottom of everyone’s to-do list, so when a disabled family member or friend needs assistance, we often prefer. To let someone else help out with the housework since we usually have enough of our own, but cleaning, washing and sweeping need not be heavy tasks. In fact, you probably get a lot done in a short amount of time if you work efficiently.

If you are visiting a disabled person on a regular hasis, ask which day would be best for you to come, probably for no more than an hour or so. Then find out what type of supplies or equipment you will need to carry out a few clean-up chores. Make a list and take those things with you so you will be ready to get into action when the time comes. Don’t plan to do too much or you will end up spending too much time on chores and perhaps make your host feel guilty. Don’t leave cleaning supplies or equipment in places where your disabled friend might trip over them later. Be cheerful and enjoy your visit either before or after your housework..

Even though you have a better way of handling things, remember that this is your host’s house, and things should be done according to his or her wishes. Of course, if the person’s preferences are vastly different from yours or if you are unable to do things as he or she wishes, let that task go to someone else to do.

Helping someone by assisting with housework is a great way to show friendliness and support. Set reasonable limitations on your time and effort and be flexible about doing whatever your host most wants to be done. Both of you can then benefit from this interactive experience.

67．People usually would rather others help out with a disabled person’s housework probably because _________ .

A．doing house chores is an important task for everyone

B．they have a lot of house work of their own at home

C．they don’t want to spend too much time on unimportant things

D．doing house chores can be a really time-consuming task

68．If you want to help a disabled person with his or her housework, the first thing you should do it to _________ .

A．get all kinds of supplies and equipment ready

B．list the things that can’t be tonched in advance

C．ask him or her which day would be best

D．invite some of your friends to do it with you

69．If you are not able to do what your friend wishes, you’d better_________ .

A．do some practice before

B．ask your parents or someboby else tor advice

C．let someone else deal with it

D．do it under an expert’s instruction

70．According to the passage, doing too many house chores for a disabled person may ________ .

A．have a great effect on your own life

B．affect the disabled person’s life

C．cause some misunderstandings

D．make the disabled person feel guilty

D

House chores are often on the bottom of everyone’s to-do list, so when a disabled family member or friend needs assistance, we often prefer. To let someone else help out with the housework since we usually have enough of our own, but cleaning, washing and sweeping need not be heavy tasks. In fact, you probably get a lot done in a short amount of time if you work efficiently.

If you are visiting a disabled person on a regular hasis, ask which day would be best for you to come, probably for no more than an hour or so. Then find out what type of supplies or equipment you will need to carry out a few clean-up chores. Make a list and take those things with you so you will be ready to get into action when the time comes. Don’t plan to do too much or you will end up spending too much time on chores and perhaps make your host feel guilty. Don’t leave cleaning supplies or equipment in places where your disabled friend might trip over them later. Be cheerful and enjoy your visit either before or after your housework..

Even though you have a better way of handling things, remember that this is your host’s house, and things should be done according to his or her wishes. Of course, if the person’s preferences are vastly different from yours or if you are unable to do things as he or she wishes, let that task go to someone else to do.

Helping someone by assisting with housework is a great way to show friendliness and support. Set reasonable limitations on your time and effort and be flexible about doing whatever your host most wants to be done. Both of you can then benefit from this interactive experience.

67．People usually would rather others help out with a disabled person’s housework probably because _________ .

       A．doing house chores is an important task for everyone

       B．they have a lot of house work of their own at home

       C．they don’t want to spend too much time on unimportant things

       D．doing house chores can be a really time-consuming task

68．If you want to help a disabled person with his or her housework, the first thing you should do it to _________ .

       A．get all kinds of supplies and equipment ready

       B．list the things that can’t be tonched in advance

       C．ask him or her which day would be best

       D．invite some of your friends to do it with you

69．If you are not able to do what your friend wishes, you’d better_________ .

       A．do some practice before

       B．ask your parents or someboby else tor advice

       C．let someone else deal with it

       D．do it under an expert’s instruction

70．According to the passage, doing too many house chores for a disabled person may ________ .

       A．have a great effect on your own life

       B．affect the disabled person’s life

       C．cause some misunderstandings

       D．make the disabled person feel guilty

Many cities have subways and underground public transportation to take locals and tourists alike rapidly around the city．However, there’s something different about riding a London subway．It may not look different, but the historical value of one of England’s most popular forms of transportation is enough to make riding the subway a must when visiting London．With a little under 300 different stations, the subway can take you almost anywhere you need to go．

Riding a London subway, a person from other countries will notice one major difference: in London, people do not look at each other．In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times．That’s not rudeness―people are just too busy to bother looking．

Busy doing what, you ask? Well, they’re certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet thinking．Nor are they reading a book．New technology has replaced quiet habits．Today the only acceptable form of book on the London underground is an e-book．

Apple must earn a fortune from London commuters（使用月票上下班者）．Since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, over 40,000―yes, that’s 40,000 “apps” have been designed．

Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-fillers．One “app”, called iShoot, is a game that features tanks．Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the exit of their destination．iSteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphone．You can then write in the “steam” on your phone screen．

For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be the distraction（消遣）of choice．It’s not just teenagers who “plug in” to their music－iPods are a popular way to pass the time for all ages．

And if games, e-books and music aren’t enough to keep you occupied, then perhaps you would prefer a film? The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV shows or films on the way to work．With all these distractions, it’s amazing that people still remember to get off the train．

1.Those who want to save time to reach where they go can download ______ to their iPhones．

2.People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because ______．

3.The underlined word “apps” in the fourth paragraph means ______．

4.Which word best describes the writer’s attitude towards commuters’ behaviors ?

5.The main idea of the passage is that ______．

You are being given an opportunity that a lot of others would be dying for, but that doesn’t mean it is the best path for you to take．Since you have already been to  1  , you know what to expect． 2   I think you have pretty good grounds to decide for   3  which you would prefer to do---go or stay．All I would like to do is to   4   you of some of the advantages and disadvantages of going to live abroad．Some of these come from my own personal  experience of living in China．The   5   of going to America would include things like better living  6  ; access to the most up-to-date technologies in the workplace and for entertainment; the opportunity to learn about a different   7  ; and you could see new places and  8  your English．If you were to return to China after several years, I’m sure all of these skills would   9   you in a position to be very successful   10   whatever career you choose to pursue．You have some   11  and friends in America already, so you have someone to turn   12  when you need help or are feeling   13  ．

Here are some of the   14  of living in a foreign country．The most obvious one for you is the language barrier, and the number of jobs you can apply for will be   15  . Food. You won’t be able to eat the food you are used to,   16   your relatives cook authentic Chinese dishes every day．Racial prejudice．This you could meet with at work in the   17   of lower wages for example, and in many social situations．

By  18   advantages and disadvantages in this way, it becomes clearer which choice would be better for you．Just remember, both outcomes will have their advantages and once you make the decision don’t look   19  ．

Put all your positive energy into the   20  you choose．You are a bright young person, so I’m sure you will do well no matter what you choose．

1．China                         B．England                  C．America                D．abroad

2．A．so                           B．but                        C．and                       D．still

3．A．myself                     B．oneself                   C．himself                  D．yourself

4．A．warn                    B．remind                   C．ask                        D．inform

5．A．interests                B．benefits               C．profits                   D．points

6．A．things                      B．room                     C．places                    D．conditions

7．A．culture                     B．places                    C．countries             D．language

8．A．learn                     B．increase                 C．perfect                   D．succeed

9．A．take                      B．send                      C．put                      D．give

10．A．to                          B．from                      C．in                          D．with

11．A．classmates              B．relatives                 C．family                   D．teachers

12．A．on                         B．up                         C．down                     D．to

13．A．tired                      B．happy                    C．pleased                  D．homesick

14．A．disadvantages        B．advantages             C．suggestions            D．advice

15．A．enough                  B．given                     C．limited                   D．offered

16．A．unless                    B．until              C．if                           D．now that

17．A．charge                   B．form                      C．honor                    D．front

18．A．explaining               B．listing                     C．talking                   D．discussing

19．A．up                         B．for                         C．down                     D．back

20．A．work                     B．country                  C．path                       D．place

You are being given an opportunity that a lot of others would be dying for, but that doesn’t mean it is the best path for you to take．Since you have already been to 1, you know what to expect．2 I think you have pretty good grounds to decide for 3 which you would prefer to do---go or stay．All I would like to do is to 4 you of some of the 5 and disadvantages of going to live abroad．Some of these come from my own personal experience of living in China．The benefits of going to America would include things like better living 6; access to the most up-to-date technologies in the workplace and for entertainment; the opportunity to learn about a different 7; and you could see new places and 8 your English．If you were to return to china after several years, I’m sure all of these skills would 9 you in a position to be very successful 10 whatever career you choose to pursue．You have some 11 and friends in America already, so you have someone to turn 12 when you need help or are feeling 13．

Here are some of the 14 of living in a foreign country．The most obvious one for you is the language barrier, and the number of jobs you can apply for will be 15 Food．You won’t be able to eat the food you are used to, 16 your relatives cook authentic Chinese dishes every day．Racial prejudice．This you could meet with at work in the 17 of lower wages for example, and in many social situations．

By 18 advantages and disadvantages in this way, it becomes clearer which choice would be better for you．Just remember, both outcomes will have their advantages and once you make the decision don’t look 19．

Put all your positive energy into the 20 you choose．You are a bright young person, so I’m sure you will do well no matter what you choose．

1. A．China                B．England                  C．America                D．abroad

2．A．so                           B．but                        C．and                       D．still

3．A．myself                     B．oneself                   C．himself                  D．yourself

4．A．warn                B．remind                   C．ask                        D．inform

5．A．conditions         B．advantages             C．chances                 D．benefits

6．A．things                      B．room                     C．places                    D．conditions

7．A．culture                     B．places                    C．countries                D．language

8．A．learn                 B．increase                 C．perfect                   D．succeed

9．A．take                         B．send                      C．put                      D．give

10．A．to                          B．from                      C．in                          D．with

11．A．classmates              B．relatives                 C．family                   D．teachers

12．A．on                         B．up                         C．down                     D．to

13．A．tired                      B．happy                    C．pleased                  D．homesick

14．A．disadvantages         B．advantages             C．suggestions            D．advice

15．A．enough                  B．given                     C．limited                   D．offered

16．A．unless                    B．until              C．if                           D．now that

17．A．charge                   B．form                      C．honor                    D．front

18．A．explaining               B．listing                     C．talking                   D．discussing

19．A．up                         B．for                         C．down                     D．back

20．A．work                     B．country                  C．path                       D．place