Gregg Beakney's dream was to travel around the Americas from top to bottom. He got the idea after he finished a 1, 600-kilometer bike ride. Gregg's friend, Brooks Allen, was also a cyclist. The two friends talked and set their goal: they would travel from Alaska to Argentina by bike. To pay for the journey, Gregg and Brooks worked and saved money for years. Once they were on the road, they often camped outdoors or stayed in hotels. In many places, along their route（路线）, local people opened their homes to the two friends and gave them food.

During their trip, Gregg and Brooks cycled through deserts, rainforests（热带雨林）and mountains. They visited modern cities and explored ancient ruins（遗迹）, such as Tikal in Guatemala（危地马拉）. In many places, they met other cyclists from all over the world. In May 2007, they traveled twelve countries in two years, and over 30, 500 km（19, 000 miles）. Later, Gregg finally reached Ushuaia, Argentina, at the top of South America. Gregg and Brooks kept a record of their adventures in an online blog. The trip taught both men a lot about travelling.

Here is some of Gregg's advice:

Travel light.

The less baggage you have, the less you'll worry about.

Be flexible（灵活的）.

Don't plan everything. Then you'll be more relaxed and happier, even when there are challenges along the way.

Be polite.

A traveller told Gregg, “Always remember that nobody wants to fight or cheat a nice guy”.

【1】When did Gregg Beakney get the idea of traveling the Americas from top to bottom?

A.After he travelled from Argentina to Alaska.

B.After he finished a 1, 600-kilometre bike ride.

C.Before he travelled from Argentina to Alaska.

D.Before he finished a 1, 600-kilometre bike ride.

【2】What is the two friends' goal?

A.Make a lot of money to enjoy life.

B.Buy a nice expensive bike.

C.Travel from Alaska to Argentina by bike.

D.Spend the rest of their life in Alaska.

【3】Where did they stay at night when they were on the road?

A.Camped outdoors or stayed in hotels.

B.Stayed at a local family.

C.Stayed in the rainforests.

D.Stayed in ancient buildings.

【4】Who did they meet during their trip?

A.Local people.B.Other runners.C.Other drivers.D.Other cyclists.

【5】What did the trip give them?

A.Something about travelling.

B.Something about riding.

C.Something about dreaming.

D.Something about adventuring.

When the boys grew up, they were a【2】 to manage the father's business. The elder son was serious about the business. From morning till late in the evening, he was busy w【3】。 Within a few years, he ran the business very well and e【4】expanded（扩大）it.

What about the younger son? He didn't have much to do e【5】having a good time. But the father believed that his favorite son would be a success. If the elder son could be a s【6】businessman, surely the younger one, with a higher education, would do much better.

A few years later, the results of his decision became clear. Uninterested in business, the younger son continued s【7】 his time enjoying himself. And he went out of business. But the elder son's far smaller share（份） of business had expanded and he had proved h【8】to be a good decision maker.

Ashamed at the turn of events the father met the elder son and was a【9】with the younger one. The elder son, who was listening to all this quietly, suddenly said he wanted to s【10】up an independent business and live on his own.

“Why?” asked the father: “I blame（责备） one person for the way my brother has turned out, and it's not him. You can't blame children for the faults（过失）of their parents, can you?" asked the elder son.

B: Oh, I went to see a 3D movie last night and went to bed very late.

A: 【2】

B: With my father.

A: 【3】

B: We went there by bike.

A: What's the name of the movie?

B: Titanic.

A:【4】

B: I think it is boring and it makes me sad.

A: 【5】

B: Because the ending is terrible.

A: You like some exciting movies, right?

B: Yes, you are right.

A.How do you like the story?

B.Why do you feel sad?

C.How did you go there?

D.Who did you go with?

E.What did you do last night?

F.What do you think of the film?

G.How do you spend your holiday?

—I have no idea. He ___________ it in his study the whole morning.

A.writesB.has writtenC.will writeD.was writing

A.canB.mayC.couldD.should

—Yes, they are more hard-working, so I ___________ them to win.

A.expectB.adviseC.hopeD.decide

—They should have more time for proper ___________.

A.competitionB.importanceC.difficultyD.communication

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It's holiday time, while it's the great time to make some money. Some US teenagers use their imagination and skills to get more money.

New York tennis player Antonio Rivera, 15, serves as a hitter or practice partner for players who want to improve their skills. "You might think, 'why would a parent want to hire (雇佣) me when there are more professional tennis teachers'?" Rivera said. "But as a teen, I can offer my lessons for less money and give a more personal experience."

Many teens turn their extracurricular (课外的) activities into money-making businesses. "If you're good at something—sports, arts, math, science, English, computer software or languages, you can trade that for money," Rivera said.

Harlan Feet, 17, of New York, is a good example. He makes money by getting rid of (消除) computer viruses (病毒) and maintaining (维护) social media accounts on sites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. He also takes photos of products and posts them online for people who sell goods through online stores.

"Today's kids have grown up with skills that many adults don't like to spend time learning," said Feet, laughing. "That just means money for me." For example, he's found a way to make money by helping families scan (扫描) old photos and save digital versions (数字版本) of the pictures.

If you have artistic skills, there's a market for you, too. Texan Shyla Boehm, 17, makes and sells handmade things such as small bags and greeting cards. Boehm has set up a shop online and offers her skills online.

【1】How does Rivera make money?

A.By being a tennis teacher.B.By posting photos online.

C.By selling handmade items.D.By cleaning people's computers.

【2】From the story, we know Feet is good at ________.

A.sportsB.scienceC.computersD.languages

【3】What is the story about?

A.What US teenagers usually do on vacation.B.How US teenagers make money on holidays.

C.How US teenagers make plans for their future.D.Why US teenagers should make their own money.

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