“USA? Britain? Which country is better to study in?”We often hear such discussions. As China opens its doors, studying abroad has become a dream for many Chinese students. They want to learn about the world.

It’s true that studying abroad can help students develop themselves. Language skills will improve and it may be easier to find jobs.

But there are problems that should be considered. Language is the first. Students must spend a lot of time learning another language and getting used to a different culture.

Students must also learn to live without parents’ care and deal with all kinds of things they haven’t had to do before, like looking after themselves. There are reports about Chinese students abroad sinking into an ocean of difficulties and giving up easily. When they have to take care of themselves, it is hard for students to study well.

Finally, studying abroad brings a heavy burden(负担) to the family. For most Chinese parents, the cost of studying abroad is very high. But is it worth it?

We know that there are many famous people who succeed in great things through their hard work in China. Liu Xiang is a good example. Once an American teacher invited him there but he refused. He kept training hard with his Chinese teacher. He surprised the world when he won a gold medal at the Athens Olympics. So when you wonder which country is better to study in, consider whether studying abroad is the right choice.

1.From the passage, we learn that many Chinese students dream about studying abroad to_______.

A. taste a new life

B. make a lot of money

C. learn about the world

D. learn to look after themselves

2.The writer thinks _______ should be considered first before students study abroad.

A. places B. time C. money D. language

3.The writer mentions Liu Xiang in the passage in order to tell us that _____.

A. Chinese teachers are better than American ones

B. studying abroad is not the right choice.

C. people can also be successful in China if they work hard.

D. Liu Xiang was a gold medal winner.

4. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Studying abroad will cost students’ families a lot of money.

B. Studying abroad will make it easy for students to learn well.

C. Studying abroad will help students to improve language skills.

D. Studying abroad will bring students a lot of difficulties in their life.

5.This passage is mainly about _______

A. the question of studying abroad

B. the dream of studying abroad

C. the choice of studying abroad

D. the story of studying abroad

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阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从每题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Miss Carter is a beautiful girl. Her father two years ago and her mother made a terrible mistake and .They began to live a hard life. When she middle school, she couldn't go on studying. Her uncle found a for her. Mr Baker, a rich shopkeeper, hired(雇) her. Her work was to clean the rooms and sweep the floors. She tried her and worked hard. Mrs Baker liked her and paid her than the other servants(佣人).

It was Sunday, Mr Baker was reading and Mrs Baker was watching TV in the sitting room. The girl came in and said, "I'm ,Mrs Baker. I have to tell you I can't work for you any longer."

It Mr. and Mrs Baker. The woman asked, "What makes you say that? Aren't we __ to you?"

"Yes, you are, Madam," the girl said." Have you found a piece of work yet?" Mrs Baker asked.

"No, I haven't, "Miss Carter said." I don't think you trust(信任) me."

"You are ,Miss Carter, "said Mr Baker. "I always think you are a girl. And I often leave my keys in my study." "It was that you often left the keys in your study," said the girl. "But I could use of them to open the safe(保险箱)."

"Well," said Mr. Baker. "You can go right now!"

1.A. died B. death C. dying D. dead

2.A. hurried off B. hurried to C. sent away D. stopped

3.A. finished B. stopped C. end D. over

4.A. work B. works C. job D. jobs

5.A. better B. good C. best D. well

6.A. much B. more C. little D. less

7.A. sorry B. glad C. angry D. please

8.A. in surprise B. surprise C. surprised D. surprises

9.A. friendly B. friend C. rich D. cold

10.A. good B. better C. best D. well

11.A. But B. And C. Though D. What

12.A. wrong B. right C. foolish D. bright

13.A. bad B. good C. well D. happy

14.A. poor B. true C. bad D. well

15.A. one B. some C. all D. none

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根据短文内容,从题中所给的A, B, C, D四个选项中,选出正确答案。并将所选答案填到答题卡的相应位置上.

1. The summer jobs are for _______________.

A. teenagers from 13 to 19 B. teenagers from 15 to 18

C. all boys D. all girls

2.You can get ____________if you work as a pet keeper for a month( 30 days ).

A. $ 600 B. $ 450 C. $ 300 D. $ 1000

3.If you are outgoing enough, you like to work with different people, you can be a ____.

A. dance teacher’s assistant B. gardener

C. pet keeper D. dog

4.According to the article, if you want to get a summer job, you should ______first.

A. teach kids to dance B. water flowers

C. feed the dog D. call at 6565222

5. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. If you do a summer job, you can get only money.

B. If you have lots of homework to do, it’s best to work as a gardener.

C. If you work as a pet keeper, you can work at home.

D. If you love the nature, you should stay at home, don’t find a summer job.

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The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, India, in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria.“Young children laugh about 300 times a day. Adults laugh between 7 and 15 times a day,” says Dr. Kataria. “Everyone is naturally good at laughing—it’s the common language. We want people to feel happy with their lives.” There are now more than 500 Laughter Clubs in India and over 1,300 in the world.

Many doctors are also interested in the effects(效果) of laughter on our health. According to a 5-year study at the UCLA School of Medicine in California, with laughing there is less stress in the body. Laughter improves our health against illness by about 40%.

So what happens at a Laughter Club? I went along to my nearest club in South London to find out. I was quite nervous at the beginning of the class, to be honest, I wasn’t interested in laughing with a group of strangers, and I was worried about looking silly. Our laughter teacher told us to clap our hands and say “ho ho ho, ha ha ha” while looking at each other. However, our bodies can’t tell the difference between real laughter and unreal laughter, so they still produce the same healthy effects.

Surprisingly, it works! After ten minutes everybody in the room was laughing for real and some people just couldn’t stop! At the end of the class I was surprised by how relaxed and comfortable I felt. So if you’re under stress, then start laughing. You might be very pleased with the results.

1.The first Laughter Club was started in _________.

A. India B. America

C. Britain D. China

2.How many Laughter Clubs are there in the world today?

A. Over 300. B. Over 500.

C. Over 1,800. D. Over 1,300.

3.How did the writer feel at the beginning of the class?

A. Surprised. B. Pleased.

C. Nervous. D. Tired.

4.The article mainly tells us _________.

A. young children laugh much more often than adults in a day

B. laughing is one of the best ways to stay healthy

C. many doctors are also interested in the effects of laughter on our health

D. real laughter and unreal laughter are both good for health

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