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  American people think time is very important. When they are young,they are taught to be on time to go to school,to work and to do everything. When they are enjoying themselves,they may say that time goes easily.

 Time is money. Time is everything in America. A working American has to work hard for eight hours a day or forty hpurs a week. In his free time,he also works hard for more money. Even on Saturday and Sunday he also works hard as usual. In the street you can hardly (几乎不) see a man walking slowly. They walk very fast. In fact,they are running.

  They love time because time can bring them money and lots of things. But sometimes they also don't like time,because they feel they have become servants (仆人) of the time.

(   ) 6. What do American people mean by "Time is money"?

   A. They pay much for their loyed things.

   B. Working hard can bring them health.

   C. It's easy to make money.

   D. If someone l^as time and works hard,he can make much money.

(   ) 7. American people think it wrong         .

   A. to work hard   B. to get up late

   C. to be on time   D. to be late for school

(   ) 8. When American people enjoy themselves,what 4. they say?

   A. Time is easy. B. Time goes easily.

   C. We can create anything. D. Time is money.

(   ) 9. From this passage we can know that         .

   A. American people live a quick life

   B. American people like to be late for everything

   C. American people are good at enjoying themselves

   D. American people always work all night

(   ) 10. Which of the following is the best title for thjs passage?

   A. Time is Money.

   B. Time is Everything.

   C. American People's Ideas about Time.

   D. Learn to Have a Good Time.

      6—10 DDBAC

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   A. Rio de Janeiro   B. Valparaiso

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   A. they don't work hard

   B. they give up easily

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