阅读理解。 While income worry is a rather common problem of the aged, loneliness
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While income worry is a rather common problem of the aged, loneliness is another problem that aged parents may face. Of all the reasons that explain their loneliness, a large geographical distance between parents and their children is the major one. This phenomenon (现象) is commonly known as "Empty Nest Syndrome" (空巢综合症). In order to seek better chances outside their countries, many young people have gone abroad, leaving their parents behind with no clear idea of when they will return home. Their parents spend countless lonely days and nights, taking care of themselves, in the hope that someday their children will come back to stay with them. The fact that most of these young people have gone to Europeanized or Americanized societies makes it unlikely that they will hold as tightly to the value of duty as they would have if they had not left their countries. Whatever the case, it has been noted that the values they hold do not necessarily match what they actually do. This geographical and cultural distance also prevents the grown-up children from providing response (回应) in time for their aged parents living by themselves. The situation in which grown-up children live far away from their aged parents has been described as "distant parent phenomenon", which is common both in developed countries and in developing countries. Our society has not yet been well prepared for "Empty Nest Syndrome". |
1. According to the passage, the loneliness of aged parents is mainly caused by _____. |
A. their earlier experience of feeling lonely B. the unfavorable living conditions in their native countries C. the common worry about their income D. the geographical distance between parents and children |
2. Many young people have gone abroad, leaving their aged parents behind, to_____. |
A. live in the countries with more money B. seek a better place for their aged parents C. continue their studies abroad D. realize their dreams in foreign countries |
3. If young people go abroad, _____. |
A they do not hold to the value of duty at all B. they can give some help to their parents back home C. they cannot do what they should for their parents D. they believe what they actually do is right |
4. From the last paragraph, we can infer that _____. |
A. "Empty Nest Syndrome" has arrived unexpectedly in our society B. the situations in the developed and developing countries are different C. children will become independent as soon as they go abroad D. the aged parents are not fully prepared for "Empty Nest Syndrome" |
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I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would never have that sort of career (职业). I wasn"t an excellent student because I didn"t do much schoolwork. In my final term I started thinking what I might do and found I didn"t have much to offer. I just accepted that I wasn"t the type to have a career. I then found myself a job, looking after two little girls. It wasn"t too bad at first. But the problems began when I agreed to live in, so that I would be there if my boss had to go out for business in the evening. We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week, she"d give me time off the next. But unfortunately, it didn"t often work out. I was getting extremely tired and fed up, because I had too many late nights and early mornings with the children. One Sunday, I was in the park with the children, and met Megan who used to go to school with me. I told her about my situation. She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification (资格证书) if I wanted to work with children. I didn"t think I would be accepted because I didn"t take many exams in school. She persuaded me to phone the local college and they were really helpful. My experience counted for a lot and I got on a part-time course. I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten. Now I"ve got a full-time job there. I shall always be thankful to Megan. I wish I had known earlier that you could have a career, even if you aren"t top of the class at school. |
1. When staying with the two girls" family, the author ________. |
A. was paid for extra work B. often worked long hours C. got much help from her boss D. took a day off every other week |
2. Why did the author leave her first job? |
A. She found a full-time job. B. She was fed up with children. C. She decided to attend a part-time course. D. She needed a rest after working extra hours. |
3. What has the author learned from her own experiences? |
A. Less successful students can still have a career. B. Qualifications are necessary for a career. C. Hard work makes an excellent student. D. One must choose the job she likes. |
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Children, especially boys, tend to idealize their fathers when they are young. Every little boy wants to grow up to be just like his father, and every little girl thinks her father is the smartest man on the earth. It"s not very easy to be a good father, but it"s not that difficult either. Children will truly enjoy spending time with their fathers, not just when they are kids, but even when they are adults. Not all children communicate well with their fathers. Communication is often left to mothers, while fathers dispense advice as and when necessary. Don"t expect all conversations to centre around the dinner table. Go to your children"s bedrooms and talk to them about school, their teachers or their friends. Remember that the conversation cannot be one-sided. When your children open up to you, you also need to open up to them. If your children come home from school feeling upset, go up to them and ask them what is the matter. And if it is something which seems to you to be a silly reason to be upset, don"t voice your opinion. It may be silly to you, but to your children it is important enough. So don"t wave the topic away by telling them not to bother about such stupid things. Simply discussing their problems with them will help them feel better. Don"t shy away from having discussions about your teenage children"s love lives. Generally speaking, your children are definitely not going to discuss intimate details with you. Try to let them know that you are relaxed about topics on love. Tell your children how you met your wife. It is perfectly normal for children to go through feelings for the opposite sex as they grow up, and by keeping the topic closed for discussion, you are only shutting them off from discussing their feelings with you. All they will do is turn to their friends. |
1. To children their fathers are usually very _____. |
A. kind B. great C. serious D. strong |
2. From the second paragraph we can know that _____. |
A. some children don"t like their fathers at all B. talking with children around the dinner table is unnecessary C. it is better for fathers to communicate more with their children D. mothers should communicate less with their children. |
3. Suppose your children are worried about something you should _____. |
A. have a talk with them B. express your opinion C. keep silent D. let them alone |
4. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word "intimate" in Paragraph 4? |
A. Public B. Personal C. Strange D. Serious |
阅读理解。 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中的两项为多途选项。 |
Swimming cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing, walking or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. 1 . Whether it is a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all exercise adds up to having a healthier heart. Here are some tips for exercise success. ☆Choose activities that are fun and add variety. Develop several activities that you can enjoy. 2 ☆Wear comfortable, properly fitted shoes and comfortable, loose-fitting clothing appropriate for the weather and the activity. ☆Find a convenient time and place to do activities. 3 . If you miss an exercise opportunity, work activity into your day another way. ☆Use music to keep yourself entertained. ☆ 4 Decide what kind of support you need. Do you want them to remind you to exercise? Exercise with you regularly or occasionally? Be understanding when you get up early to exercise?Spend time with the children while you exercise? Try not to ask you to change your exercise routine? Share your activity time with others. Ask your family members, friends or co-workers for help. ☆Don"t overdo it, especially at first. You can slowly increase the time and intensity (强度) of your activities as you become more fit. 5 ☆Keep a record of your activities. Reward yourself at times. Nothing will inspire you more than success! |
A. Try to make it a habit, but be flexible. B. They all cause you to feel warm and breathe heavily without being out of breath. C. Be an active role model for your children. D. That way, exercise will never seem boring. E. If you are overweight or have a high risk of heart disease, see your doctor for medical advice before exercising. F. Surround yourself with supportive people. G. Gradually, work up to exercising on most days of the week for 30-60 minutes. |
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The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Aron Presley was born on 8 January 1935 in Tupelo. His talent in singing did not come up as a surprise, as he had a good voice right from his childhood. When Elvis was ten years old, he participated in a Talent Contest at Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show and won a prize for the song he sang. When Elvis was 13 years old, his family moved to Tennessee. To support himself and his father, Elvis took on a job as a truck driver. A disc containing two ballads (民歌) that Elvis had recorded for his mother as a birthday gift was first heard by Sun Studio"s president Sam Phillips. After listening to Elvis, Sam made Elvis an offer and that was the birth of a new singing sensation (鼓动的人物); a new superstar was born. In 1954 his first record was released from Sun Studio. In 1955, Elvis singed a $35,000 recording contract with RCA Victor (through Thomas Parker), who promised to help in projecting Elvis Presley (a Local Star) as a National Level Star. As promised, Elvis was shown in newspapers, television appearances, photographs where he was claimed to be the next superstar of the music world. In 1956, his first performance with "Heartbreak Hotel" on The Milton Berle Show successfully put Elvis on the top list of the superstars and the nationwide "Elvis Craze" was started. Elvis became the prince who ruled hearts of his millions of fans. In 1960, he quit performing in concerts and concentrated in making movies. As his first movie Love Me Tender was a big hit, he had no problem in marking his comeback in movies. After making several very successful and hit movies, Elvis returned to the world of music. In 1968, Elvis once again started working with his old band and gave some more smashing (极好的) hits to the world. In 1972, he released his last top-ten single Burning Love. It"s nearly impossible to measure the level of popularity he had reached in his career. Elvis Presley had more than 100 records on the billboard charts and out of which, about 18 records were on number one position on the charts. During his lifetime, he worked in about 31 movies; all of them were huge success. |
1. What is the main idea of the text? |
A. Elvis" great contribution to music. B. How Elvis became the king of rock and roll. C. Famous records that Elvis released in his lifetime. D. An introduction to Elvis" life and his achievements. |
2. Which of the following is TRUE? |
A. Elvis was not as popular as before after stopping performing in concerts. B. RCA Victor assisted Elvis in making his first movie a big hit. C. Elvis" performance with "Heartbreak Hotel" started the "Elvis Craze". D. Elvis had over 100 records on number one position on the charts. |
3. The text is organized in the pattern of _______. |
A. time and events B. comparison and contrast C. cause and effect D. definition and classification |
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The seven Cs of a good letter What is the secret of writing a good letter? Here are two main ones. Don"t try to be fancy. Don"t try to impress your reader. You will be successful if you follow these seven Cs. Clear. Use short, direct sentences. 1 Talk as if the reader were right there with you. Above all, don"t use an introduction. Correct. 2 Don"t guess, even for spelling. Refer to your dictionary. If you need to, check a reference book too. Use them as much as you need to. Complete. Don"t scatter your points. 3 This is good organization too. Courteous. Be friendly rather than overly casual. Present your information nicely even if you are complaining about something. In all letters, treat others as you want them to treat you. Concise. Make each point as clearly and briefly as you can. Conversational. This is really the secret of good writing, 4 Such a letter has a natural, friendly tone. Let your personality come through naturally. Considerate. 5 Write about what you believe the reader needs or wants to know. Try to be helpful. This will build good feeling toward you. The seven Cs are about writing letters. But how about school papers? Use the seven Cs. Write as if you are talking to your teacher or professor. You"ll be surprised. You"ll almost instantly become a good writer. And you might even enjoy writing from now on. |
A. Just "talk" to the person. B. Think of the readers"point of view as you write. C. Make them easy to understand. D. Include long sentences in your letter. E. Make sure what you say is correct. F. Writing should not be taken too seriously. G. Finish one point completely before going on to the next. |
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