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阅读理解Dear Economist,
     My newlywedded wife and I are deeply in love. There is, however, one issue that threatens the
happiness of our marriage. I absolutely insist on shopping at Walmart. My  wife, meanwhile, would
rather  avoid Walmart at all costs. I have recently tried to convince her that not only does Walmart
offer the lowest prices known to man, but that the chain is also a force for good-lower prices mean
better standards of living for all consumers, increased global trade means a tighterknit(紧密团结的)
international community, and efficient operations translate into higher productivity growth for the
economy. My wife complains about poor labour policies, the fact that Walmart squeezes suppliers,
and that it puts local shops out of business.
     Who is right? Will our marriage survive?
     Brian Gee
     Dear Brian,
     I have to agree with you about Walmart. Jason Furman, then an economist at New York University,
now an adviser to President Obama, famously argued in 2005 that Walmart was unwittingly (不知不觉地) a  progressive success story.The chain"s prices don"t much affect me(I prefer Whole Foods)but
Furman estimated  that they benefited lowandmiddleincome Americans to  the sum of around $250
billion a year.
      Walmart does not pay much, so it may depress  wages.Then again, it may increase wages by
offering jobs to the otherwise-unemployed. Either way, the benefits of low prices to Walmart shoppers
far outweigh any seemingly reasonable costs to Walmart employees. And while it is true that Walmart
employees tend to be poor, the same is true of Walmart shoppers.
      Armed with this information you can face your wife with confidence. You are sure to win the
conversation. The divorce is likely to be more argued.
      Economist

1. What concerned Brian Gee so much that he wrote the letter?

A. His wife refuses to shop at Walmart.
B. They are faced with a divorce.
C. They  can"t  afford  the  costs  of  shopping  at   Walmart.
D. They are in conflict about shopping at Walmart.

2. Brian Gee"s wife tends to hold the opinion that________.

A. it is wrong for Walmart to depress its employees" wages
B. consumers" lives have improved thanks to Walmart
C. Walmart"s business operation increased productivity in economy
D. Walmart"s business increases global trade

3. What can be inferred from the reply letter?

A. Some employees accept the low pay to keep the job.
B. Walmart appeals to only poor consumers and poor employees.
C. Employees suffer from Walmart"s low prices more than consumers.
D. Jason Furman, a New York University economist, spoke highly of Walmart.

答案

1-3: DAA

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                                                Making Peace with Your Parents
     As a teen, you"re going through big changes physically and mentally. Your interests are expanding.      1
     Here is the challenge:Kids need to explore the world in new ways, and parents need to protect them
from the dangers in that world. These conflicts can easily set off fireworks in otherwise calm houses.
Sometimes conflicts can"t be avoided. But by paying attention to the building blocks of successful
relationships, you can work towards making home a happy and healthy place for you and your parents.
      For instance, try to find a time to talk when your parents are not angry, tired, distracted or hungry.
A good time to talk is when you"re all relaxed. Timing is everything. If the conversation begins to turn into
an argument, you"d better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation-for now.     2     Listen  to
what  your parents are saying, and repeat it back to them. This shows them that you"re listening.     3
     Respect is the building block of good communication. People who respect each other and care about
each others" feelings can disagree without things getting ugly.
        4   How do you build trust? Trust comes by actually doing what you say you"re going to do. Some
t eens find that doing fun activities with their parents can improve their relationships. Sometimes we forget
that parents are more than rulemakers-they"re interesting people who like to watch movies and go
shopping-just like their teenagers!
     What do you do if you are trying your best, but your relationship with your parents continues to be
rocky?    5 You can find supportive adults, such as a teacher or a coach, who can lend an ear.
     Remember you can only change your own behavior. Your parents are the only ones who can change
theirs.

A. It also gives them a chance to clear things up if    you"re not on the same page.
B. You can pick it up again when everyone"s more relaxed.
C. And then you"ll be able to accept what your parents say.
D. Faced with the challenge, children don"t know what to do.
E. You are more likely to get along with your parents and have more independence if your parents
    believe  in you.
F. And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.
G. You may consider seeking outside help

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     Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy. It is
an occasion(时候)which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, the aged, and
children who have lost their parents, but also friends, workmates, relatives and neighbors whose
helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.
     Over 60 years ago, when a Cleveland man noticed that some people, such as children who lost their
parents and patients who lay in bed, too often felt forgotten and neglected, he developed in his mind the
idea of showing them that they were remembered. He did this by giving them small gifts. With the help of
his friends and neighbors, he gave those people small gifts on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration, which came to be called "Sweetest
Day". Over time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the poor, the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened to include everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift. Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA.
     Sweetest Day is not based on any single group"s religious beliefs or on a family relationship. It is a
reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning.
     Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift giving, Sweetest Day offers us the
opportunity to show others that we care, in a positive way.
1. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Sweetest Day is a day to make others happy.
B. Sweetest Day is just an occasion to care about disabled people.
C. Sweetest Day is an occasion for lovers to express love.
D. Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in October.
2. What is Cleveland?
A. An island. B. A country.
C. A village in England.
D. A city in America.
3. What do most people usually do to show their care to others according to the passage?
A. They give money.
B. They give gifts.
C. They send regards.
D. They offer help.

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     On a hot summer day, a soft drink can really take away your thirst(口渴). At home, at school, in the
park or at the movies - you can find one almost anywhere.
Fruit juice
     There are different kinds of juice. One kind is made only from fresh fruit. This kind of fruit juice may not taste sweet enough for some people, but it is nutritious. Another kind of fruit juice tastes good but has lots of sugar in it. Many people buy this kind because of the advertisements. It is bad for your teeth and bones
to drink lots of this.
Energy drinks
     These kinds of drinks have caffeine that make people get excited. They are sometimes called "party
drinks." Doctors say if you drink too much of this kind, you may have a heart attack.
Carbonated
     You can see bubbles (泡沫) in these! Of all soft drinks sold, about 75% are carbonated. But be
careful, carbonated soft drinks have lots of sugar and caffeine (咖啡因)which is not good for you to do
outdoor exercises because it takes water out of your body. Sugar makes you overweight if you drink too much.
Bottled water
     We have lots of different kinds of bottled water, such as mineral water, purified water and distilled
water (蒸馏水). They are clean and easy to drink. But it is best not to drink very cold water. It may make your stomach feel bad.
Sports drinks
      Most of them have funny names like "Scream " and "G-Vital (激活)." They have lots of vitamins and
minerals(矿物质)in them. After you play sports, you may want to drink one of these.
     But if you just spend your summer holiday sitting watching TV, you won"t need them at all!
1. If you have to stay up late, _______ may help you.
A. sports drinks
B. bottled water
C. energy drinks
D. fruit juice
2. Which of the following is not the most suitable(适合的)for you to take if you go climbing?
A. Carbonated soft drinks
B. Fruit juice
C. Bottled water
D. Sports drinks
3. After sports, you drink sports drinks probably because _______.
A. they have funny names that sound very exciting
B. they can help put back the salt and minerals lost in your sweat(汗水)
C. they can take away your thirst
D. they can take away your vitamins and minerals
4. The writer wrote this passage _______.
A. to advise us to keep away from soft drinks
B. to teach us some useful ways of keeping healthy
C. to make the advertisements for the soft drink companies
D. to tell us how to choose a suitable one from all kinds of drinks

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阅读理解Dear Mom and Dad,
     I"m afraid I have some very bad news for you. I have been very naughty and the school master is very
angry with me. She is going to write to you. You must come and take me away from here. She does not
want me in the school any longer. The trouble started last night when I was smoking a cigarette in bed. As I was smoking, I heard footsteps coming towards the room. I did not want a teacher to catch me smoking, so I threw the cigarette away. Unfortunately, the cigarette fell into the waste--paper basket. It caught fire.
     There was a curtain near the waste --paper basket. It caught fire too. Soon the whole room was
burning. The master phoned the fire brigade. The school is a long way from the town and before the fire
brigade arrived, the whole school was on fire. The master said that the fire was all my fault and I must pay
for the damage. She will send you a bill for about a million dollars.
     I"m very sorry for this.
                                                                                                                                           Much love
                                                                                                                                           Sarah
1. Why did Sarah write to his parents?
A. He missed them very much for they hadn"t seen each other for a long time.
B. He told his parents what he had done in school.
C. He was tired of studying, and wanted to leave school.
D. He thought he was old enough to help them do something.
2. Where did Sarah smoke?
A. in the classroom
B. in the Dinning hall
C. in the street
D. in the dormitory
3. Why was the school master angry with him?
A. Because he was too naughty
B. Because he was too lazy
C. Because he caused a big fire
D. Because he stole something from the school
4. How much did he have to pay for school?
A. $1,000,000
B. ￡1,000,000
C.￥1,000,000
D. $ 100,000

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请阅读下面一篇文章，并按照要求匹配信息。     Do you know Australia? Australia is the largest island in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is
in the south of the earth. __1__The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai.__2__The cities in Australia have got little air or water pollution. The sky is blue and the water is clean. You can
clearly see fish swimming in the rivers. Plants grow very well.
     Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in western Australia, and went to a wild flowers" exhibition.__3__We had a wonderful time. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers. In spring every year Perth
has the wild flowers" exhibition.
     After visiting Perth, we spent the day in the countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path at the foot of a hill. It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves. Suddenly we heard bells ringing at the top of the hill.
__4__ There were about three hundred sheep coming towards us down the path. __5__After a short
drive from any town, you will find yourself in the middle of white sheep. Sheep, sheep, everywhere are
sheep.
A. The government has made enough laws to fight pollution.
B. Australia is the sixth largest country in the world.
C. Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos.
D. Australia is big, but its population is not large.
E. What we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to the car as quickly as we could.
F. There we saw a large number of wild flowers we had never seen before.
G. The people of Australia are very hardworking.

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