One evening after dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Tisich called a family meeting. “We’ve ha

One evening after dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Tisich called a family meeting. “We’ve ha

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One evening after dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Tisich called a family meeting. “We’ve had to make a difficult decision,” Mr. Tisich announced. “You see, your mother has been offered a post as co-director of a television station in Chicago. Unfortunately, the station is not here. After thinking long and hard about it, we’ve concluded that the right decision is to move to Chicago.” Marc looked shocked, while his sister Rachel breathlessly started asking when they’d be moving. “It’s surprising, but exciting!” she said. Marc simply said, “We can’t go—I can’t leave all my friends. I’d rather stay here and live with Tommy Lyons!”
The Tisichs hoped that by the time they moved in August, Marc would grow more used to the idea of leaving. However, he showed no signs of accepting the news, refusing to pack his belongings. When the morning of the move arrived, Marc was nowhere to be found. His parents called Tommy Lyon’s house, but Mrs. Lyons said she hadn’t seen Marc. Mrs. Tisich became increasingly concerned, while her husband felt angry with their son for behaving so irresponsibly.
What they didn’t know was that Marc had started walking over to Tommy’s house, with a faint idea of hiding in Lyons’s attic(阁楼) for a few days. But something happened on the way as Marc walked past all the familiar landscape of the neighborhood: the fence that he and his mother painted, the tree that he and his sister used to climb, the park where he and his father often took evening walks together. How much would these mean without his family, who make them special in the first place? Marc didn’t take the time to answer that question but instead hurried back to his house, wondering if there were any moving cartons(纸板箱)the right size to hold his record collection.
小题1:The conflict(冲突) in this story was caused by_________.
A.Marc and Rachel’s different attitudes
B.a quarrel between Tommy Lyons and Marc
C.Marc’s disagreement with his parents about their move
D.Mr. And Mrs. Tisich’s comment of Marc’s irresponsibility
小题2:Marc and Rachel’s reactions to the move were similar in the way that both were________.
A.surprisedB.angry and upset
C.anxious for more detailsD.worried about pacing
小题3:The reason for Marc’s going home was that_________.
A.he did not want to be left behind
B.he realized his family was important to him
C.he hoped to reach an agreement with his parents
D.he wished to be a more responsible person
小题4:What would most likely happen next?
A.Marc would bring his records over to the Lyons’s house.
B.Mr. and Mrs. Tisich would call the police.
C.Marc would join his family for house moving.
D.Mr. and Mrs. Tisich would start searching for Marc.

答案

小题1:C
小题2:A
小题3:B
小题4:C
解析

试题分析:文章讲述了Marc一家因工作关系要搬到芝加哥的故事,Marc不同意搬家,他不愿意离开他的朋友们。Marc离家出走去找朋友,当他回忆起平时的生活时,他发现家庭对他的重要性,于是赶快回家了。
小题1:根据第一段“move to Chicago...Marc simply said, “We can’t go—I can’t leave all my friends. I’d rather stay here and live with Tommy Lyons!””可知,Marc妈妈要去芝加哥工作,Marc的父母决定搬家到芝加哥,Marc不愿意离开他的朋友,冲突的起因是Marc不愿意搬家,故选C。
小题2:根据第一段“Marc looked shocked...Rachel “It’s surprising, but exciting!””可知,Marc和Rachel 都感到吃惊。故选A。
小题3:根据最后一段“the fence that he and his mother painted, the tree that he and his sister used to climb, the park where he and his father often took evening walks together. How much would these mean without his family, who make them special in the first place? Marc didn’t take the time to answer that question but instead hurried back to his house”可知,Marc看到家里的篱笆、树和经常散步的公园,他觉得不能没有家。故选B。
小题4:根据最后一段“hurried back to his house, wondering if there were any moving cartons(纸板箱)the right size to hold his record collection”可知,Marc匆忙赶回家,寻找移动纸板箱来装他的收藏品。说明他愿意搬家了。故选C。
举一反三
Are supermarkets designed to persuade us to buy more? When you enter a supermarket, the manager knows         than you do how you will behave — which        you will walk, where you will        , what will make you      one product rather than another. When customers go into a shop, they      look to their left       move  towards the right. So supermarket entrances are usually on the left of the building, and the arrangement is to take shoppers       the store ,aisle after aisle, from left to right. Then shoppers will pay attention to all the      .
Fresh fruit and        are displayed near supermarket entrances. This gives the        that only healthy food is sold in the shop.       foods that everyone buys, like sugar and tea are put near each other. They are kept in different aisles so customers are taken past other attractive foods        they find what they want. In this way, shoppers are      to buy products that they do not really       .
People walk quickly through      aisles, but they move more slowly in wide aisles and give more attention to the products. One best-selling       for products is at the end of aisles, because shoppers        to turn into the next aisles.
Sweets are often placed at children’s        level at the checkout. While parents are waiting to pay, children        the sweets and put them in the trolley.
Customers buy more when shelves are      than when they are half empty because they feel there is something wrong with those products that are there.
小题1:
A.soonerB.better C.moreD.less
小题2:
A.side B.approachC.placeD.way
小题3:
A.goB.lookC.stopD.stand
小题4:
A.buyB.enjoyC.seeD.prefer
小题5:
A.naturallyB.simplyC.easilyD.hurriedly
小题6:
A.orB.thenC. butD.and
小题7:
A.intoB.alongC.aroundD.through
小题8:
A.pricesB.signsC. shelves D.products
小题9:
A.winesB.vegetablesC.sweetsD.meat
小题10:
A.impression B.effectC.thoughtD.expression
小题11:
A.FreshB.Important C.FastD.Basic
小题12:
A.whenB.unlessC.beforeD.until
小题13:
A.invitedB.encouragedC.willingD.ready
小题14:
A.useB. knowC.needD.like
小题15:
A.narrowB.shortC.highD.long
小题16:
A.caseB.pointC.exampleD.position
小题17:
A.slow downB.hurry upC.walk downD.come up
小题18:
A.handB.eyeC.headD.height
小题19:
A.pay forB.care for C.look forD.reach for
小题20:
A.lowB.neatC.fullD.high

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In the United States and several other countries, 2.5 million children play baseball in an organization called Little League. They play on teams in their hometowns. Their parents and other adults in the community coach or instruct them and serve as umpires to make sure that everyone follows the rules. Local businesses give money for the ball fields and the uniforms. Local teams compete against each other and the winners get to play teams that are more distant. Eventually, the top teams go to the Little League World Series.
One hundred years after Abner Doubleday invented baseball in Cooperstown, New York, in 1839, Little League got started in Pennsylvania. Three men started the game for neighborhood boys with a smaller playing field and fewer innings than adult baseball. Little League became popular after World War II when the game spread across the United States. By 1955 it was played throughout North America and within five years it had spread to Europe. Children’s baseball really caught on in Japan and Taiwan of China and teams from those areas won the World Series seven out of eight years. After this, the organization tried banning foreign teams from the World Series, but the ban came to an end after one year.
At first, Little League was only for boys aged nine to twelve. However, in 1974, the parents of girl baseball players brought a law suit. The courts ruled that Little League had to include both boys and girls. Later Little League added on softball and other games for teenagers up to age eighteen. Occasionally a Little Leaguer becomes a professional player. For example, Gary Carter went from Little League to play nineteen seasons in the Major Leagues, ten of them as an All-Star player. But, by and large, youngsters play baseball for fun and because their parents are proud of them.
小题1:The mothers and fathers of Little League players ______.
A.help run the gamesB.travel in coaches
C.give the teams moneyD.play in the World Series
小题2:In what year was Little League established?
A.1839B.1939C.1955D.1960
小题3:Why do most players take part in Little League?
A.To play in the Major League.
B.To have fun and please their parents.
C.They expect a profit from All-Star games
D.They want to learn how to serve as umpires.
小题4:What is true about players today?
A.Little League is only for neighbourhood boys.
B.Girl players have to buy their suits.
C.Girls and boys can participate to age eighteen.
D.Children can only play until age twelve.

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ASK LASKAS
YOU"VE GOT QUESTIONS. SHE"S GOT ANSWERS
Q: My problem is computer gaming. I do it day and night, averaging four hours of sleep. I can"t control of this, and I don"t know where to go for help. Do you?                            —Player
A: Dear Player,
You have an addiction. For some people playing video games releases dopamine, a powerful brain chemical that makes you feel good. You"d toss your cigarettes if you were ready to quit, right? To kick the habit, get help from a health professional. And don"t look for help on line; that would be like an alcoholic going to the bar for advice.
Q: My brother"s wife just had triplets(三胞胎). This is such a joy! Yet every time I share the news with co-workers, they ask me if she was on fertility pills. I think this is rude—or has society just become so talk-show numbed (麻木的)that you can ask anyone anything?                     —No Show Host
A: Dear Host,
Yes. Our society has become increasingly disrespectful of privacy. But don"t blame it all on the talk-shows. Continue to celebrate and greet impolite questions with stony silence. Their fertility history is nobody"s business but their own.
Q: I work at an amusement park, and my manager steals supplies. She has a catering business on the side, and we"ve seen her load up her van at the back gates. The big bosses think she is the best thing since buttered bread, and we"re all afraid that if we say anything, we"ll lose our jobs. What can we do?  —Righteous
A: Dear Righteous,
Be sure you"re right. You must have evidence about what and why things are going out the back gates. Once you know for certain, it"s time to go to the bosses and report what you have seen.
Q: My stepson"s wife sometimes leaves their eight-year-old home alone for "a short run to the store." That may be an hour or so. I believe by law we should report it. What do you think?
—The In-laws
A: Dear Laws,
I don"t know what the child-protection laws in your state are, but I do know that children need care and attention. This child may be able and unafraid, but kids aren"t always careful. It also sounds like there is stress in your family relationship. One thing you can do to help this situation is offer to baby-sit when Mom needs to step out.
小题1:Which of the following statements is true?
A.Dopamine is a powerful brain chemical good to our health.
B.Looking for help on line is like getting help from a health professional.
C.Player is a video game addict who smokes and sleeps few hours.
D.Player is advised to stay clear of the screen.
小题2:According to the Q&A,        .
A.Host"s colleagues are insensitive
B.The talk-show is to blame
C.Somebody"s business is everybody"s
D.Host"s sister-in-law was on fertility pills
小题3:What we can infer from the Q&A is      .
A.The Mom is not to blame because she needs a short run to the store
B.Children need care and attention, though not for all of them
C.Laws, the old lady, wants to report what she sees to the child"s father
D.Laskas doesn"t seem to approve of Laws" trying to report what she sees
小题4:Which Q&A mentioned transport?
A.The firstB.The second.C.The third. D.None.

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If a business wants to sell its products internationally, it had better do some market research first. This is a lesson that some large American corporations have learned the hard way.
What’s in the name?
Sometimes the problem is the name. When General Motors introduced its Chevy Nova into Latin America, it overlooked the fact that Nova in Spanish means “It doesn’t go”. Sure enough, the Chevy Nova never went anywhere in Latin America.
Translation problems
Sometimes it is the slogan that doesn’t work. No company knows this better than Pepsi-Cola, with its “Come alive with Pepsi!” campaign. The campaign was so successful in the United States , Pepsi translated its slogan literally for its international campaign. As it turned out , the translations weren’t quite right. Pepsi was begging Germans to “Come out of the grave(坟墓)” and telling the Chinese that “Pepsi brings your ancestors(老祖宗) back from the grave.”
A picture’s worth a thousand words
Other times, the problem involves packaging . A picture of a smiling baby has helped sell countless jars of Gerber baby food. When Gerber started selling baby food in Africa, they used the same packaging as in the US, with the smiling baby on the label. Later they learned that in African countries, the picture on the jar shows what the jar has in it, for many people there can’t read.
Twist of fate
Even the culture and religious factors and pure coincidence can be involved. Thorn McAn shoes have a Thorn McAn “signature” inside. To people in Bangladesh, which is a Muslim country, this signature looked like Arabic script for the word Allah. In that country, feet are considered unclean, and Muslims felt the company was offending God’s name by having people walk on it.
小题1:From the text we learned that _________.
A.Chevy Nova was brought in Latin America
B.General Motors did the best market research of all companies
C.Pepsi still sold well in China owing to the translation problems
D.the “Come alive with Pepsi” campaign worked well in the US
小题2:What was “Gerber’s problem”?
A.A translation problemB.Cultural factor
C.Religious factorD.The picture on the jar
小题3:For what reason were Thorn McAn shoes turned down in Bangladesh?
A.They are not designed attractively
B.Their advertisements are not persuasive
C.A signature looking like the word Allah was in the shoes
D.Problem for Thorn McAn was the company’s name
小题4:What does the text mainly tell us?
A.Lessons from some large corporations.
B.How to make use of advertisements
C.The importance of market research
D.The importance of packaging

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Our Future Homes
 What kinds of homes will we live         the future? Nobody can be sure,         architects, and scientists are         new ideas now.
  Some architects are thinking about          whole cities under huge glass domes. Of course, complicated heating and        systems will be necessary to control the climate in the domes.        , there will never be any rain      snow, and the temperature will be always        .
  Perhaps everyone will live in vertical(立体的)       . High rises are so large that they can contain all the necessities of life. Since vertical cities will use        land than horizontal cities, and provide homes for more people, they will be       for small countries that have     populations.
Another idea that will be helpful to        countries (and island countries) is
the      city. Monaco has already built homes, stores, and offices         the water of the Mediterranean Sea. And a Japanese       has made a plan for constructing buildings on bridges over Tokyo Bay.
  There are some people who think we will go back to living in       . But the caves of the future will be quite      the caves of the Stone Age. Computers will control light and climate. Farms and parks will be on the land      the cave city. When people want to go to the country or to a park, a short ride in       will take them there.
小题1:
A.inB.in atC.in inD.in for
小题2:
A.andB.orC.butD.however
小题3:
A.working out B.working atC.working onD.thinking
小题4:
A.buryingB.destroyingC.foundingD.building
小题5:
A.coolingB.coldC.livingD.social
小题6:
A.So B.HoweverC.ThereforeD.Even if
小题7:
A.orB.andC.butD. with
小题8:
A.pleased B.happyC.contentD.comfortable
小题9:
A.towns B.villagesC.buildingsD.cities
小题10:
A.fewerB.moreC.largerD.less
小题11:
A.practicalB.expensiveC.unnecessaryD.useless
小题12:
A.big B.manyC.muchD.large
小题13:
A.huge B.smallC.strongD.great
小题14:
A.floatedB.floatC.floatingD.to float
小题15:
A.inB.underC.overD.on
小题16:
A.teacherB.sailorC.doctorD.architect
小题17:
A.housesB.cavesC.buildingsD.cities
小题18:
A.different from B.similar with C.equal toD.the same as
小题19:
A.under B.inC.overD.far from
小题20:
A.a busB.shipC.an elevatorD.a train

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