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Do you know what kind of things the young people are reading? More and more 46 and parents have noticed another kind of 47 , which came from the printed papers 48 on the streets. These printed things 49 newspapers but have hardly 50 to do with them. You can only find reading materials badly made up there----some are too strange for anyone to 51 ; others are 52 stories of something 53 . However, many of the young readers are getting interested in such 54 reading, which 55 them what they should pay for their breakfast and brings them nightmares（噩梦）and 56 ideas in return. Homework was left 57 ; daily games lost. These sellers shout on streets selling their papers well. The writers, publishers and printers, 58 they are, we never know, are 59 their silent money. The sheep-skinned wolf’s story seems to have been forgotten once again. Why not 60 this kind of things? Yes, 61 the teachers and parents have asked each other for more strict control of the young readers. 62 , the more you want to stop it, 63 they want to have a look at it. 64 you may even find out several children, driven by the curious natures, 65 one patched paper, which has travelled from hand to hand. 46. A. readers B. writers C. teachers D. students 47. A. result B. effect C. education D. pollution 48. A. found B. sold C. given D. shown 49. A. appear B. seem as C. look like D. are 50. A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything 51. A. get B. find C. believe D. know 52. A. puzzling B. pleased C. worried D. frightening 53. A. too bad B. still worse C. even better D. very good 54. A. poisonous B. wonderful C. interesting D. useless 55. A. takes B. uses C. costs D. pays 56. A. ordinary B. immoral C. valuable D. unpunished 57. A. undone B. unknown C. much D. less 58. A. who B. what C. whoever D. which 59. A. using B. making C. spending D. losing 60. A. allow B. forbid C. separate D. leave 61. A. neither B. some C. most D. both 62. A. Happily B. Luckily C. Unfortunately D. Badly 63. A. the less B. so that C. the more D. as though 64. A. Seldom B. Always C. Sometimes D. Hardly 65. A. find B. share C. get D. hold Host family accommodation means that hosts treat the student as a full member of the household, eating together with the student and sharing the common living areas with him/her. No more than three adult students or four junior students will be accommodated in host family accommodation at one time. Host family accommodation remains popular among international students. It is the most economical and beneficial accommodation for any student. It is also the best way to practice English and learn new cultures. As a result, it is often seen as the number-one choice for its advantages in language study, cultural communication and cost of living. Staying alongside host family enables students to get enough practice during the short time of their study so that their language acquisition is likely to become faster. Living in host families, students are able to spend a lot of time communicating with their "host parents", who are often very hospitable and friendly, and get to know the local way of life, people and culture. Most host families are always ready to help students out in any situation. Often the bonds that are made between international students and their host families endure many years, and are maintained through letters and e-mails. Another advantage is that host family accommodation can sometimes be the least expensive. It attracts students as it ensures them a family type of living at a low cost. The advantages, however, have not prevented host families from worrying. On the one hand, some host families are losing their unique selling point. One problem is that the majority of hosts in big cities, now generally single and young, have less time available for international students, but the selling point for host family accommodation is communication practice. On the other hand, students' expectations have risen. They are becoming more demanding and asking for more than ever from their accommodation, as they come mainly from high socio-economic groups in their own countries. To get out of the difficult situation, host families are now making efforts to improve the quality of service. They are trying to make living conditions better, including broadband Internet service, private bathroom, and access to plenty of hot water for long showers. They are also providing students with structured family activities. It is believed that host family accommodation will keep the popularity vote with international students.
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Untrustworthy candidates in political campaigns often use this 47 . Let’s say that during Governor Smith’s last term, her 48 lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she sought another 49 . One of her opponents put an ad saying, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state lost one million jobs!” That’s 50 . However, an honest statement would have been quite different.