The small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia.When people talk about it, you can hear a word invented in Japan.which means Double Income Kids(小孩).
In many major Asian cities like Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo, the cost of a ******is extremely high.A young couple who want to buy their own house may have to pay about $3000,000(though prices have fallen).For a flat with one bedrooms, one dining-room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, the couple will pay about $900 a month.What’s more, if they want to have a child, the child’s education is very expensive.For example, most kindergarten charges are at least $5.000 a year.In such a situation, it’s difficult to afford children.
The number of married women who want to continue working because they enjoy their jobs.However, if they want to have children, they immediately have serious problems.Though most companies allow women to leave their jobs for a short time to have a baby, they expect women with babies to give up their jobs.In short, if they want to bring up children properly, both parents have to work, but it is hard for mothers to work.Indeed, women who want to contimue working have to choose between having children or keeping their jobs.
In a word, Asian governments must take steps to improve the present situation as soon as possible.
(1)
What is the main problem being discussed in the passage?
[ ]
A.
The small number of newborn babies.
B.
The changing social situation of women.
C.
The high prices of houses and education.
D.
The necessary steps of Asian government.
(2)
According to the passage, which of the following is true?
[ ]
A.
It is easy for a couple to afford a child in Asia.
B.
The prices of in Asia are quite low now.
C.
Fewer and fewer married women wan to have a job.
D.
The word “DINKS” appeared in an Asian country.
(3)
To buy a flat and send a child to kindergarten, how much will a couple pay each year?
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A.
85,000
B.
85,900
C.
$10.800
D.
$15.800
(4)
The seems to believe that Asian governments should ________.
[ ]
A.
let women stay at home and have a baby
B.
allow one of the parents to go out to work
C.
care for the growing needs of women for job.
D.
the companies that permit women to leave.
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I'll be a photographer.I'm going to bring bits of Australia back home with me.I told myself this before, yet I feel so doubtful on this plane that's flying me thousands of miles away.I was so confident yesterday.But today I don't belong to this plane where men sit with briefcases reading newspapers.They're all adults.
I've never been out of the US.And now ,I'm traveling into Australia alone, a world I know nothing about.A part of me recognizes it as home.
I remember little about my mother, but I remember she had an Australian accent and golden hair.She wan fun and she would often take us to New Jersey beaches, where we would spend the whole day taking walks along the shore.My mom told me that in Australia, Christmas was always spent on the beach with friends and family, and everyone wore Santa hat with their bathing suits.It never got cold and bitter there.My mom was different and I was proud of her.
I don't know how she met my father.but after they met several years, they got married and moved into an apartment in New Jersey.Then I was born and we were a perfect family of three who went out to dinner and watched movies in the dark and loved each other.
I know things have been hard on my father since my Mom died years ago.It's hard for me, too, and I have to experience the wonderful place my mom grew up in and loved.My mom talked about Australia so much and now I have to see this place.
This is an adventure.
(1)
How did the author feel when he was on the plane?
[ ]
A.
Confident
B.
Foolish
C.
Doubtful
D.
Childish
(2)
The author traveled to Australia alone mainly because he wanted to _________.
[ ]
A.
search his fortune there
B.
find more about his mother
C.
look for his grandparents there
D.
find more about this wonderful place
(3)
The third paragraph is mainly concerned with _________.
[ ]
A.
the author's first impression of Australia
B.
the author's brief impression of his mother
C.
the reason why the author loved his mother
D.
the difference between his mother and father
(4)
What can we learn from the passage?
[ ]
A.
The author writes this passage to honor his mother.
B.
The author decides to learn taking photos in Australia.
C.
The author had a good time when his mother was still alive.
D.
The author didn't like to live with his father after his mother died.
(5)
Where did the author most probably write this passage?
[ ]
A.
In America.
B.
In Australia.
C.
At home
D.
On the Plane
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Guide to Stockholm University Library
Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment.
Zones
The library is divided into different zones.The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own computer.The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs.The ground floor is the zone where you can talk.Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work.
Computers
You can use your own computer to connect to the wi-fi specially prepared for notebook computers, your can also use library computers, which contain the most commonly used applications, such as Microsoft Office.They are situated in the area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor.
Group-study places
If you want to discuss freely without disturbing others, you can book a study room or sit at a table on the ground floor.Some study rooms are for 2-3 people and others can hold up to 6-8 people.All rooms are marked on the library maps.
There are 40 group-study rooms that must be booked via the website.To book, you need an active University account and a valid University card.You can use a room three hours per day, nine hours at most per week.
Storage of Study Material
The library has lockers for students to store course literature, When you have obtained at least 40 credits(学分), you may rent a locker and pay 400 SEK for a year's rental period.
Rules to be Followed
Mobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the librar.Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls.
Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library, but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you.
(1)
The library's upper floor is mainly for students to ________.
[ ]
A.
read in a quiet place
B.
have group discussions
C.
take comfortable seats
D.
get their computers fixed
(2)
Library computers on the ground floor
[ ]
A.
help students with their field experiments
B.
contain software essential for schoolwork
C.
are for those who wan to access the wi-fi
D.
are mostly used for filling out application forms
(3)
What condition should be met to book a group-study room?