( )1.A.on ( )2.A.away ( )3.A.In case ( )4.A.polite ( )5.A.give ( )6.A.nervous ( )7.A.rough ( )8.A.promised ( )9.A.received ( )10.A.physically ( )11.A.composing ( )12.A.director ( )13.A.however ( )14.A.ever ( )15.A.aim ( )16.A.come true ( )17. A.agrees ( )18.A.bodies ( )19.A.jealous ( )20.A.help | B.with B.home B.Even though B.kind B.put B.anxious B.difficult B.persuaded B.challenged B.typically B.dancing B.supporter B.so B.often B.dream B.take risks B.likes B.arms B.optimistic B.read | C.out C.inside C.If only C.different C.take C.crazy C.disappointing C.reminded C.took C.musically C.writing C.scholar C.and C.never C.strength C.pay off C.intends C.hands C.proud C.work | D.in D.alone D.As if D.close D.speed D.familiar D.boring D.suggested D.listened D.exactly D.drawing D.sponsor D.still D.even D.heart D.let out D.offers D.faces D.happy D.drive |
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Ralph and Norton can grow to be 40 feet long and live in a tank as large as a football field.What are they?They"re the only two whale sharks at a North American aquarium (水族馆). | |||
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Marriages improve after children grow up and move out,according to an academic study,which suggests an "empty nest" is not always a bad thing. Popular wisdom has it that parents" relationships may suffer once their young fly the coop,because they feel they have lost their purpose in life.However,a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley,has found that many couples actually feel happier when their children leave home because they are able to enjoy spending time together. In total,123 American mothers born in the 1930s were tracked for 18 years and asked to rate their satisfaction levels shortly after marrying,when they were bringing up babies,once their children reached their teenage years and finally at age 61,when almost all had "empty nests". Although not all said they were happier in general,most claimed their marriages had improved since their children had left home.Researchers believe this is not just because the spouses were spending more time together,but because they were able to enjoy each other"s company more. One of the participants in the study,which is published in the journal Psychological Science,said:"Once the kids grow up...there"s some of that stress removed...that responsibility removed,so things are a little more relaxed." Psychologist Sara Gorchoff,who carried out the investigation,said:"The takehome message for couples with young children is "hang in there"." Her coauthor Oliver John added:"Don"t wait until your kids leave home to schedule quality time with your partner." However,Dr Dorothy Rowe,from the British Psychological Society,said the effects of living in an "empty nest" will depend on the parents" relationship with their children."If you"re just waiting for them to leave home so you can get on with your life,then of course you"ll be pleased to see them go," she said,"But if you"ve built your life around your children you"ll be terribly lonely.For some parents,their world falls apart when their children leave." | |||
1.It is commonly believed that________. | |||
A.marriages improve after children leave home B.an "empty nest" is always a happy thing C.parents" relationships may suffer once their young grow up and move out D.parents will be pleased after their children leave home | |||
2.When did many couples feel happier according to the study? | |||
A.At age 61,when almost all had "empty nests". B.Shortly after marrying. C.Once their children reached their teenage years. D.When they were bringing up babies. | |||
3.Marriages improve after children fly the coop not because______. | |||
A.many couples are able to spend time together B.many couples are able to enjoy each other"s company C.things are a little more relaxed D.many couples needn"t work at all | |||
4.The author of the passage tends to agree that________. | |||
A.parents should build their life around their kids B.parents should schedule quality time with each other before kids leave home C.parents" relationship with their kids has no effect on marriages at all D.parents should be pleased to see their kids leave home | |||
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All over the world,children in hospital are being treated with a new kind of medicine:Laughter.Lucy is 23 and works for Theodora Children’s Trust.She is one of many clown (小丑) doctors who bring a smile to the faces of sick children. “I’m a Theodora clown doctor.I call myself Dr Looloo.I spend two days a week in children’s hospitals,making funny faces,telling jokes,and doing magic tricks.As I walk into the wards I blow bubbles,shake hands with the kids,and make up nonsense songs for those children well enough to sing.I take special balloons to make ‘balloon animals’ and tell funny stories about them. I’m naturally a very cheerful person.I’ve always been a clown.In fact my father’s a clown and I started working with him when I was eight years old.I knew it was just the job for me and I became a clown doctor because I think it’s a great way to cheer up sick,frightened children in hospital. Being a clown in hospital is very tiring both physically and emotionally.We have to learn not to show our feelings,otherwise we’d be useless.Clown doctors are sensitive but this is not a side most people see.To the children we’re happy all the time.I’m still learning to allow myself to feel sad occasionally.There working with a very sick little girl from Bosnia who speaks no English,so our only common language is laughter. At weekends I participate in events to raise money for Theodora Children’s Trust.It’s a charity,so we are paid with the money people give.Being a clown doctor makes the worries of everyday life seem small.All in all I feel honoured to do this job.” 1.Lucy works as a clown doctor because________. A.her father is a clown B.she has been a clown since she was eight C.laughter is a great help to sick children D.working in hospital brings her extra money 2.What do clown doctors usually do in hospital? A.Teach kids how to speak English. B.Cheer kids up with funny stories. C.Join in activities to raise money. D.Develop kids’ sense of humour. 3.Lucy thinks that being a clown doctor is________. A.an honourable and meaningful practice B.an interesting job to make a living C.a good way of getting rid of her worries D.an experience of great fun |