17. Now I have no money with me. I want to (借) some from Mary.

三、 词汇。

根据句意及汉语提示写单词。

16. Though my brother is very young,he is an (工程师) now.

二、阅读理解。

        Saving money gives you freedom. If you have enough savings,you may be able to give up your job. I know a couple who saved up enough money,they were able to leave their jobs for a year and travel across the country. You could see the wonderful experiences they had because they were able to enjoy that time together.

        Saving money is improving your future life. It is important to realize that by saving money now. You will be a-ble to do so many more things in your later years. You can retire early and spend time traveling around the world. By saving money now,you will be able to do as many things as you like and enjoy a good life.

        Saving money will bring you peace of mind. Every dollar that you have in the bank is a dollar,which stands between you and a disaster (灾难）. People who have savings are not worried when a car breaks down or someone becomes sick. They know that they will be okay if they lose a job,and it takes time to find a new one.

        Saving money sets an example for your children. By teaching your children to save money and plan for the future,you are in control of (掌控) where you spend your money and what you do with it. It may be one of the most important ideas that you teach your children.

() 11. According to Paragraph (段落) 1,if you want to give up your job , .

   A. you can travel across the country

   B. you must have enough savings

   C. you can stay with your family

   D. you will have wonderful experiences

() 12. Paragraph 2 tells us that by saving money .

   A. you should do more things in the future

   B. it is easier for you to retire whenever you wish to

   C. it will be possible for you to have a better future life

   D. you will never do the things you don't like

() 13. Paragraph 3   mainly tells us .

   A. not to lose a job if you don't have savings

   B. to put the money in the bank when you have savings

   C. not to worry if a car breaks down or someone is ill

   D. to save money if you want to have a peaceful mind

() 14. Paragraph 4   mainly talks about .

   A. the plan for future life

   B. the importance of children's education

   C. the influence of saving money on children

   D. the skills of saving money for children

() 15. The best title (标题) for this passage may be .

   A. Money-saving importance

   B. Money-saving purposes

   C. Money-saving skills

   D. Money-saving experience

一、完形填空。

        All over the world people swim for fun. Swimming is 1 by people of all ages,from the very young to the very old. There are many 2 for people to swim. Some people swim in lakes,rivers and seas. Some swim in swimming pools.

        Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise. It can 3  hearts and bodies strong. It can also help Wood circulate (血液循环). By swimming disabled people can keep their bodies in better condition,4 they may not enjoy other sports. It is a good idea for parents to let their children learn to swim 5 an early age.

        There are many rules for swimming. First of all,you should know 6 to swim. For children many schools 7 swimming lessons. Adults can learn to swim at public pools. Another rule to remember is never swimming 8 . Swim with a friend and 9 know where your friend is in the water. It is best to swim only in safe places 10 you are a beginner.

() 1. A. talked   B. hoped   C. thought   D. enjoyed

() 2. A. ways   B. places   C. reasons   D. plans

() 3. A. make   B. let  C. help   D. become

() 4. A. but   B. so   C. though   D. or

() 5. A. on   B. at    C. with   D. in

() 6. A. when   B. how   C. where   D. what

() 7. A. give   B. study   C. take   D. begin

() 8. A. deep   B. alone    C. fast   D. slow

() 9. A. often   B. sometimes    C. always   D. hardly

() 10. A. as   B. that    C. if   D. before

5. (中考•潍坊) 我正期待着看到我的新朋友。(1ook forward to)

() 4. (2015 •襄阳) 一Do you miss your brother?

—Yes,very much. I         (未收到他的来信) for 3 months.(hear)

() 3. (中考•绵阳) Linda has bought a large house a swimming pool.

   A. with   B. in

   C. On    D. from

() 2. (中考•南宁) You don't have to worry about me. I'm old enough to myself.

   A. look after   B. look for

   C. look up      D. look at

() 1. (中考•潍坊) No one can be successful hard work.

   A. through   B. for   C. with   D. without

9. —Should we ask people to bring food?

—              (如果我们要求人们带食物，他们只会带炸薯条和巧克力。)