Arguing with your parents is totally natural for teens. From your hairstyle to your friends, to your marks at school, to your television habits, to your future plans, it might just seem like you argue with your parents about everything. While this is not generally a pleasant state of affairs, it is normal and it will most likely pass.

   Argue fairly

   Arguments between teens and parents generally come about when both parties believe that they know what is best for the teen. Parents have been caring for their teens for over a decade, but teens are quickly becoming adults and believe that they are able to take care of themselves. If you must agree with them, argue fairly by: Allowing each person to speak their mind. Refusing to interrupt others when they are speaking. Sticking only to the topic at hand.

   Argue respectfully

   No matter how heated things may get during an argument, try to remember that your parents still are worthy of your attention, respect and love. During arguments, be respectful by: Keeping your voice lowered at all times and refusing to shout. Sitting still and staying calm. Refusing to engage in angry actions such as kicking, throwing or hitting anything. Reasonably explaining the reasons for your opinions.

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   There is a thin line between having a discussion and engaging in an argument, but smart teens know that keeping their interactions with their parents at the discussion level practically guarantees that they will be taken more seriously. No one likes to argue, and the parents of teens can be especially weary of it, so keeping things at the discussion level will work to everyone's advantage.

   Arguing with parents is practically a sign of the teenaged years, but out-of-control arguments don't serve anyone well. Before arguing with your parents, decide what type of teen you want to be and what compromises (妥协)you are willing to make in order to achieve your goals. You never know, you might just avoid an argument all together.

60.This passage mainly tells teens______.

   A. arguments don't solve any problem

   B. arguing with parents may hurt them

   C. some tips on arguing with parents

   D. how to avoid arguing with parents

61. When arguing with your parents, you should______.

   A. make up your mind not to give in

   B. show your respect for them

   C. express your opinions through actions

   D. make full preparations for it

62. Which of the following is proper for the blank in the passage?

   A. Take discussion seriously              B. Argue seriously

   C. To be smart teens                    D. Argue only when needed

63. The underlined phrase "be weary of "in the passage probably means_  ___.

   A. be proud of   .                    B. be interested in

   C. be tired of                             D. be satisfied of

64.It seems that the author thinks teens' arguing with parents is_______

A. normal        B. practical         C. shameful          D. impolite

       Your mobile phone rings and instead of the usual electronic signals it’s playing your favourite music.A friend sends your favourite song to cheer you up.One day,a record company might forward new records and music videos to your phone.

       The mobile business is getting into the music business.For the moment,the interest is in pleasant ring tones,but some companies are hoping to take full advantage of the next generation of mobile phones—all purpose gadgets that blend phone,personal stereo,video player and Internet browser into one.

       Finally,record companies might send new records and videos to fans who register their cell phone numbers.

       The fans could pass music or songs along to friends—a kind of musical trading card.Unlike Internet tracks,mobile downloads would be easy for record companies to control,said former record industry official Ralph,Simon,who is now chairman of Yourmobile,based in Santa Monic,California.

       “If you pass a song along to other phones through a network,each phone can be charged,” said Simon.“It’s like going through toll gate (收费站).There’s more possibility for copyright control than there is on the Internet.”

       Massachusetts-based Converse is offering service in Portugal and the Netherlands that lets people record tunes on their voice mail or send music as presents to friends.Finally,people might be able to sing karaoke and pass them along.The company is sure that people will want to use music to reach out and touch someone.

       “A mobile phone is not a listening machine,and you’ll be disappointed if you think you can change it into a radio,” said Ouzel,a creative manager for Converse in Israel.“But if someone sends you a song while you’re on vacation,you appreciate the feeling.”

72.The underlined word “blend” in the second paragraph most probably means _____.

       A.send                B.come               C.mix                 D.compare

73.“Massachusetts-based Converse”in the sixth paragraph probably refers to ______.

       A.a person                                      B.a city in Israel        

C.a state of the USA                     D.a company

74.Record companies ______ the idea of passing songs and music along mobile phones.

       A.are worried about                         B.are interested in

       C.try hard to stop                             D.take no notice of

75.According to Ralph Simon it would be easier to _______ through mobile phone network than through the Internet.

       A.protect copyright of music works   B.send personal messages

       C.pass along songs and music            D.send voice mail

第二节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)

    阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

    A successful businessman was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor(继任者)to take over the business. ___36__ choosing one of his children,he decided to do something different,He ___37____ all the young executives(主管)In hs company together, and said,"l will give each one of you a(n)____38____  today.l want you to plant the seed,water it, and ___39___ here one year form today with what you have grown from the seed,l will then ___40____ your plants,and the one I choose will be the next CEO."

    Jim was ___41___ that day and he also received a seed.He went home ___42___,and got a pot,some soil and planted the seed.Everday,he watered it and __43___ to see if it had grown,___44__ nothing ever grew.

    Time flew,and it was time to __45__ their plants to the boss.When Jim arrived,he was

___46__ the variety of plant gsrown by the other executives.They were all__47__ in all shapes and sizes.

    When the old CEO arrived,he __48__ the room and greeted his young execytuves.

    "___49__ ! What great plants,trees,and flowers you have grown."All of a sudden, the CEO___50__ Jim at the back of the room With his___51___ pot.He asked him what had happened to his seed一Jim told him his ____52____.

    The CEO looked at Jim,and then ____53___to the young executives,"Now we have the nestChlef Executlve Office—his name is Jim!"

Nobody Could ___54___ it,including Jim himself.Then the CEO said,"One year ago the seeds I gave everyone were all boiled seeds; it was not ___55___for them to grow.Remember everyone,if you plant honesty,you will reap(收获)trust."

36. A.Because of                 B.In additlon to     C.Apart from           D.Instead of

37. A.took                 B.called         C.left                   D.kept

38. A.Order               B.plant          C.seed                 D.appointment

39. A.come back            B.get off          C.forget about        D.walk around

40. A.colect                B.buy                  C.sell                  D.judge

41. A.absent                B.late           C.there                 D.out

41. A.excitedly             B.nervously      C.carefully           D.angrily

43. A.declared              B.remained      C.watched               D.intended

44. A.so                  B.since          C.but                  D.if

45. A.dig out              B.pack up         C.meet with             D.bring back

46. A.disappointed at         B.amazed at     C.satisfied with              D.cautious about

47. A.green                B.beautiful       C.depressing             D.dying

48. A.scanned              B.found                 C.searched              D.inspected

49. A.Your               B.His           C.Her                 D.My

50. A.told                 B.spotted        C.praised                D.blamed

51. A.empty               B.broken        C.big                  D.expensive

52. A.secret                B.story          C.cause                D.doubt

53.A.explained                B.suggested           C.announced            D.introduced

54.A.hear                    B.know            C.realize                   D.believe

55.A.necessary                B.important      C.possible              D.practical

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