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How often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups and old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.
Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. In addition, life is always presenting new things to the child — things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known. But a child has his parents. He is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is continually being told not to do things or being punished for what he has done wrong.
When the young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.
小题1: According to the second paragraph, the writer thinks that __.
A.life for a child is comparatively easy
B.a child is always loved whatever he does
C.if much is given to a child, he must do something in return
D.only children are interested in life
小题2:Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A.People are often satisfied with their life.
B.Life is less interesting for old people.
C.Adults are free to do what they want to do.
D.Adults should no longer rely on others.
小题3:The underlined word "responsibilities" in the second paragraph means__________.
A.dutiesB.jobsC.suggestionsD.desires
小题4:The main idea of the passage is _________ .
A.life is not enjoyable since each age has some pains
B.young men can have the greatest happiness if they work hard
C.childhood is the most enjoyable time in one"s life
D.one is the happiest if he can make good use of each age in his life

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小题1:A
小题2:A
小题3:A
小题4:D
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Happiness is for everyone. You don’t need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice cars and a lot of money and so on. Why? Because those who have big houses may often feel lonely and those who have cars may want to walk on the country roads in their free time.
In fact, happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it. When you are in trouble at school, your friends will help you; when you study hard at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health; when you get a success, your friends will say congratulations to you; when you do something wrong, people around you will help you to correct it. And when you do something good to others, you will feel happy, too. All these are your happiness. If you notice a bit of them, you can see that happiness is always around you.
Happiness doesn’t mean money. It is a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, you can also say you are very happy, because you have something that can’t be bought with money. When you meet with difficulties, you can say loudly you are very happy, because you have more chances to challenge yourself. As the saying goes, life is like a revolving(旋转的)door. When it closes, it also opens. If you take every chance you get, you can be a happy and lucky person.
小题1:When you do something wrong , people around you will    .
A.quarrel with youB.help you correct it
C.do something wrong like youD.laugh at you
小题2:What will your friends say when you make great progress?
A.Oh, so do IB.Congratulations!
C.Good luck!D.Just so-so
小题3: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.People who have cars would never like to walk in the open air.
B.You can get help from others when you are in trouble.
C.You can still be a happy person even if you have little money.
D.Happiness is always around you though difficulties come towards you.
小题4:The passage mainly tells us      .
A.parents always care for our life and health
B.we’re not happy if we meet with difficulties
C.happiness is always around us
D.life is colorful

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Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things with. Sure, there are times when we need to be alone. We don’t always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don’t get along well. That doesn’t mean they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. We miss them very much. But we can call them and write to them. Maybe we would never see them again. And we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them. Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women, if they are friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named in this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.
There is more good news for people, if they have friends. These people live longer than those people who don’t have friends. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares. If someone cares about you, you take better care of yourself.
小题1: The first paragraph tells us     .
A.what is the feeling of having no friends
B.we always need friends around us
C.making friends is a need in people’s life
D.we need to be alone in our life
小题2:Which of the following places people name after their friendly people is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.A town.B.A room.C.A school.D.A library.
小题3:Why do people who have friends live longer?
A.They feel happier and healthier.B.They know more about friendship.
C.They take less care of themselves.D.They care more about their friends.

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AAAGH! The Generation 90s is coming!
Wearing earphones, using complex Net language and constantly text messaging friends, the Gen-90s following the Gen-80s begin to make their world debut(初次登台).
Each generation or age group has its own symbols and lifestyle.Read on and judge for yourselves if you fit the Gen-90s profile.                
Earphones
These little devices seem to grow on the heads of the Gen-90s.They might lead to MP3, MP4 or MP101 players, giving these young people a plugged-in,cool and perhaps self-addicted look, of course, life is not always music to the ears.      
Martian language
They have created their own code-like online language.It’s a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese that perhaps only Martians can understand.This is an imaginative generation, though they need to be careful to keep it out of their term papers.                 
Self-Portrait
Saying “cheese” to their own digital cameras is routine for this generation.A little bit of narcissism (自恋) never hurts anyone.It helps them reflect a little on their own lives.But be aware of the risks of posting private photos online.
Text-messaging
They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speak.This is a generation that respects efficiency.However, oral communication is important and will never go out of style.
小题1:Who are the intended readers of the passage?
A.TeensB.EducatorsC.SocialistsD.Parents
小题2:According to the passage , if you belong to the Gen-90s , you will ____________ .
A.just appreciate yourself and ignore others’ strengths.
B.make your presentation and have your own symbols and lifestyle.
C.have the same symbols and lifestyle of the Gen-80s.
D.like music and dance very much.
小题3:According to the text, the writer will choose ______ as a good example to the Gen-90.
A.Li Hua likes music and always wearing ipod
B.Zhang Chao is not only an imaginative boy but do everything efficiently.
C.Lily is a shy girl and she doesn’t like making friends.
D.Fangfang likes being taken photos and often posting them on line.
小题4:According to this passage, which is FALSE?
A.Not all teens are cautious about posting photos.
B.They type their mobile phones so fast that it can catch the speed of speaking.
C.The Gen-90s have a preference for some music players, and even regard them as a necessary part of life.
D.They don’t use the cool and complex online language in formal writing.
小题5:The main idea of the passage is about________.
A.the Gen-90s’ happy life
B.the difference between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s
C.the Gen-90s’unique lifestyle and some practical warnings
D.the similarities between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s

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I dreamed I had an interview with God.
“So you would like to interview me?” God asked. “If you have the time,” I said. “My time is eternity(永恒),” God smiled, “What questions do you have(36)_________for me?” “What surprises you most about humankind?” God answered, “That they (37)__________ bored with childhood, they rush to grow up, and then long to be children(38)_________. That they lost their health to make money… and then lost their money to restore their (39)__________. Then by thinking anxiously (40)__________ the future, they forget the (41)___________, so that they live in neither the present nor future. That they live as if they will never die, and die (42)__________ they had never lived.” God’s hand took mine and we were silent for a while.
And then I asked, “(43)__________ a parent, what are some of life’s lessons you want your children to(44) ___________?” He answered, “To learn they (45)__________make anyone love them. All they can do is to let themselves love(46)____________. To learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others. To learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness. To learn that it only(47)___________ a few seconds to open profound(深的) wounds in those they love, and it can take many years to heal (48)__________. To learn that a rich person is not one who has the most, but is the one who need the (49)___________. To learn that there are people who love them(50)____________, but simply have not yet learned how to express or show their(51)___________. To learn that two people can look at the same thing and (52)___________ it differently. To learn that it is not enough that they forgive one(53)____________, but they must also forgive themselves.”
“Thank you for your(54)___________,” I said humbly. “Is there anything else you would like(55)_____________ to know?” God smiled and said, “Just to know that I am always here.”
小题1:
A.in lifeB.by heartC.at handD.in mind
小题2:
A.runB.liveC.getD.prove
小题3:
A.eitherB.tooC.furtherD.again
小题4:
A.lifeB.healthC.livesD.spirits
小题5:
A.aboutB.inC.forD.over
小题6:
A.childrenB.livingC.timeD.present
小题7:
A.so thatB.in order thatC.as thoughD.in case
小题8:
A.AsB.ForC.AboutD.By
小题9:
A.listenB.studyC.learnD.attend
小题10:
A.can’tB.won’tC.needn’tD.mustn’t
小题11:
A.othersB.anyoneC.everyoneD.someone
小题12:
A.getsB.hasC.spendsD.takes
小题13:
A.itB.themC.themselvesD.these
小题14:
A.bestB.leastC.lastD.health
小题15:
A.mainlyB.lovelyC.dearlyD.fairly
小题16:
A.wordsB.expressionsC.ideasD.feelings
小题17:
A.seeB.watchC.regardD.treat
小题18:
A.otherB.anotherC.of themD.itself
小题19:
A.timeB.wordC.beliefD.kindness
小题20:
A.meB.your humankindC.your lifeD.your children

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Some couples spend every waking minute together. Others fill their hours with personal hobbies,outside interests and even part-time jobs, just to keep their distance from each other! "There should be private time and couple time," suggests Dr. Stephen Treat at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia."You don"t want your latter years to turn into a process where two people unite as one. If you hold too tightly to your partner, it"s going to cause resentment and anger. If you"re completely separate, you"ll both be lonely and disconnected. You need balance. So you have to talk about how you"ll achieve that."
The right balance? It"s different for every couple. "Having a conversation about time can be difficult,but it"s important for both partners to process those feelings out loud," Dr. Treat says. "You should not be accusing and act as a judge—ask the difficult questions, but do it in a loving way. You could say something like, "How are we going to be as individuals and how are we going to be as a couple?" "
Barbara and Chris Christensen have achieved the balance that works for them. In addition to daily routines that keep them close—including about 10 minutes for a daily check-in and about a half hour of relaxation time—they each maintain separate interests and friendships.
"We have found that we need time apart," Barbara says. "I have a group of women friends that I have known for the last 30 years. We have dinner out once a month. We women also have parties and weekend or weeklong vacations as a group at a beach or somewhere. Chris, a former fighter pilot, has many aviation-oriented(航空的) groups and friends and also a poker-playing group of our friends. I may be with him during the poker night, but I don"t play, and the wives usually watch a chick flick" DVD or something while the poker group has an evening of fun. We have found it important to have separate time as well as together time."
小题1:The author writes the passage to ______.
A.offer some suggestions on how to spend the time after retirement
B.advise couples to develop their separate hobbies
C.warn couples not to be accusing each other
D.give people some advice on how to entertain themselves after retirement
小题2: Dr. Stephen suggests that _________after retirement.
A.couples stay together all the time
B.couples express their feelings in a loving way
C.couples be separate
D.wives make many friends
小题3:It can be inferred that________.
A.many couples are faced with problems after retirement
B.America has a large population of retired people
C.most people join various social groups after retirement
D.playing poker is a popular activity among retired people
小题4:Barbara and her friends do the following EXCEPT_______.
A.having dinner regularly
B.holding parties
C.having weekly vacations at the beach
D.having fun playing poker
小题5:The second paragraph is mainly intended to_______.
A.warn the husband not to act as a judge
B.suggest couples have discussions about difficulties
C.suggest how to keep the correct balance
D.require couples to be considerate

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