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More than half of rich Americans have not shown their full wealth to their children, a new survey showed last Tuesday.
The survey, published by the Bank of America, studied the rich with＄3 million or more in possessions. It found that “surprisingly few of those surveyed have well-developed plans to preserve and pass on their possessions to their children”.
The majority of the 457 people surveyed are self-made, first-generation rich. Fifty-two percent of parents have not chosen not to tell their children just how wealthy they are，and 15 percent have given away nothing about the family wealth. One in three parents said they had never thought to do it.
They are worried that their children would become lazy, spend money freely，make bad decisions and even become a target for attractive women who use their looks to get money from rich men.
Only 34 percent strongly agreed that their children would be able to handle any inheritance（遺產(chǎn)）they plan to leave them.
“There is an expectation about the wealthy parents that they have a responsibility to pass down their fortune to the next generation,” said Sallie Krawcheck，president of the Global Wealth and Investment Management of the Bank of America. “Our research, however, uncovered changing views of what one generation owes the next.”
The trend is led by the world’s richest man Bill Gates, who promised in 2008 that he would leave his $58 billion fortune to the charity started by him and his wife, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation（基金會），and not to his children.
“ We want to give it back to society in the way that it will have the most positive effect,” he said.
Of his plans for his children , Gates said: “I will give the kids some money but not a meaningful percentage… they will need to work but they will feel reasonably taken care of.”

  1. 1.

    We can learn from the passage that______.

    1. A.
      rich parents may not know how to manage their inheritance
    2. B.
      rich parents don’t equal rich kids, at least in the US
    3. C.
      American children don’t get to inherit their parents’ wealth
    4. D.
      poor children don’t expect themselves to be as rich as their parents
  2. 2.

    According to the survey, most rich Americans ______.

    1. A.
      think they owe their children nothing
    2. B.
      think it best to give their money back to society
    3. C.
      doubt their children’s ability to handle wealth
    4. D.
      are confident of their children’s ability to handle wealth
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 6 refers to______.

    1. A.
      responsible children
    2. B.
      Bill Gates and his wife
    3. C.
      first-generation rich
    4. D.
      rich parents
  4. 4.

    From the last paragraph，we can see that Bill Gates wants to show______.

    1. A.
      the trend of leaving no inheritance to children
    2. B.
      the positive effect of charity on society
    3. C.
      the way of giving back to society
    4. D.
      the importance of independence for children

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Zoos divide opinion ： there are those who think it is cruel to keep animals locked up while others believe zoos are essential for the survival of endangered species.
To argue that zoos imprison animals is to misunderstand what zoos are about. Without zoos many of the creatures we love and admire would no longer exist. Every single day，over one hundred animal species vanish. Scientists predict that as early as 2050 one quarter of the Earth’s species will become extinct.
Some animals are in danger because they are hunted. Alarmingly, the population of tigers has already fallen by ninety-five percent. Other species are in danger because of a lack of food. For example, there are fewer than 1300 giant pandas left in the wild.
Zoos have special breeding programmes to help those animals at risk. These breeding programmes are proving extremely successful. As Irene Shapiro from Zoo and Wildlife Support says, “the Puerto Rican Parrot has grown in numbers from just thirteen to about eighty-five and the Golden Lion Tamarin Monkey, which has almost ceased to exist twenty years ago, has been reintroduced back into the wild. ”
Unfortunately, not everyone understands this important role zoos play. For example, Brian Featherstone from the Anti-Zoo Forum says, “I can’t believe we take animals from the wild and put them in cages for the entertainment of the public! We should view them on film or TV in their natural environment.，’
However, this misses the point. A zoo does more than display animals to the public. It ensures their survival. Without zoos you would not be able to see many of these animals on TV or anywhere else!

  1. 1.

    What’s the writer’s attitude towards zoos?

    1. A.
      He shows no opinion either for or against them
    2. B.
      He thinks that they are unnecessary and cruel
    3. C.
      He believes they play an important environmental role
    4. D.
      He expresses a desire that more of them be built
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “vanish” in Paragraph 2 most probably means ______.

    1. A.
      remain
    2. B.
      disappear
    3. C.
      become rarer
    4. D.
      get killed
  3. 3.

    According to the passage the world’s tiger population ______.

    1. A.
      will rise by 5% next year
    2. B.
      is relatively stable
    3. C.
      is 95% smaller than in the past
    4. D.
      has fallen to 95%
  4. 4.

    According to the passage some people do not agree with zoos because they ______.

    1. A.
      are too expensive to run
    2. B.
      put animals in danger
    3. C.
      do not provide enough food
    4. D.
      keep animals locked up
  5. 5.

    According to the writer ，the most important function of the zoo is to ______.

    1. A.
      make a lot of money
    2. B.
      entertain visitors
    3. C.
      ensure animals’ survival
    4. D.
      educate the public

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Vive la Tower!
Until New York’s Chrysler Building was completed in 1930,the Eiffel Tower was the tallest structure in the world.Located by the river Seine,on an avenue named after its designer,this 985-foot （300-meter） tower is the most famous edifice（大建筑物） in the city of Paris.Gustave Eiffel’s idea was certainly chosen from among 700 proposals（提議） to represent the city in the International Exhibition of Paris in 1889.It commemorated（紀(jì)念） the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

In 1887,three hundred steel workers spent two years constructing the 7 000-ton tower.Yet,it was almost torn down two decades after its completion.Luckily,its antenna（天線）,used for telegraphy at the time,saved it.Last July,it looked to observers as though the tower might be destroyed after all,as ominous（不吉利的） black clouds of smoke encircled the structure.Luck was again smiling upon the tower:the fire turned out to be a small one that was quickly put out  by attendants on duty.
To date,more than 200 million people have visited the Eiffel Tower.However,it has not always been a beloved tourist attraction.At first,Parisians despised it.Its architectural style and metallic composition were not considered pleasing.Today,the Eiffel Tower is adorned（裝飾） with special lights that sparkle for ten minutes each hour,from sunset until one a.m.If you happen to be passing by,look up at this breathtaking monument for an astonishing sight.The Eiffel Tower,composed of iron and steel,is greater than the sum of its parts

  1. 1.

    If you wanted to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle,when might you stop by?

    1. A.
      1:15 a.m
    2. B.
      3:30 p.m
    3. C.
      9:10 p.m
    4. D.
      0:00 a.m
  2. 2.

    When was the Eiffel Tower almost torn down?

    1. A.
      1907
    2. B.
      1909
    3. C.
      1889
    4. D.
      2003
  3. 3.

    At first,what did Parisians think about the tower?

    1. A.
      The steel and iron parts were unimpressive
    2. B.
      The awe-inspiring design was attracting
    3. C.
      Both A and B are correct
    4. D.
      Neither A nor B is correct

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People in the United States honour their parents with two special days: Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June.These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care.These two days make us think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers are now working outside home. More fathers must help with the children care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day, people wear carnations(康乃馨). A red one symbolizes（象征） a living mother, while a white one shows the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honour parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit cemetery ( 墓地). On these days, families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is the thought that counts. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephone companies and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays

  1. 1.

    Which of the following is NOT a reason for parents show love and respect for parents?

    1. A.
      Parents bring up children
    2. B.
      Parents give love and care to children
    3. C.
      Parents educate children to be good persons
    4. D.
      Parents pass away before children grow up
  2. 2.

    Which do you think is true about “carnation” mentioned in paragraph 2?

    1. A.
      It has only two kinds of colours
    2. B.
      It refers to the special clothes people wear on Mother’s Day or Father’Day
    3. C.
      It’s a kind of flower showing love and best wishes
    4. D.
      People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May
  3. 3.

    What can we learn from the passage?

    1. A.
      Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both in May
    2. B.
      Fewer women worked outside the home in the past
    3. C.
      Not all the children respect their parents
    4. D.
      Fathers are not as important as mothers
  4. 4.

    What do you think the underlined word “florists”do?

    1. A.
      They sell flowers
    2. B.
      They offer enough room for having family parties
    3. C.
      They sell special clothes for Mother’s day
    4. D.
      They make bread or pastry(點心)

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As I grew older, my dad and I grew further apart. We always had totally different opinions. He thought that college was a waste of time, but for me it was important to finish college. He wanted me to work my way to the top as he had done in his field, but I wanted a different life. There was a time when we did not talk with each other.
A few months ago, I heard that my 84-year-old dad was in poor health. When he called and asked whether I could move from Colorado back to Tennessee to help him, I knew he was seriously ill. I am his only child and so it was time to meet my father’s requirement.
Two weeks after moving back, we bought a boat and started fishing again. Fishing was one of the few things that we did while I was young and that we both enjoyed. It is strange but true that as we are fishing we are able to put things that have kept us apart for so many years behind us. We are able to talk about things that we have never talked about before. Fishing has been healing the old wounds that have kept us apart. 
It is not important how many fish we catch. It is about enjoying the relationship that we have not had for years. I’m 62 and he is 84. When we are on the lake fishing, it is like two kids enjoying life. It is far better to find a way to put the unhappy past behind. I am so lucky to spend the happy time with my father in his last years. Now my heart is filled with love. A smile always graces my lips

  1. 1.

    The author and his father became further apart because______.

    1. A.
      they lived very far from each other
    2. B.
      they had different views on things
    3. C.
      they only communicated by phone
    4. D.
      they seldom went to see each other
  2. 2.

    Why did the author come back to Tennessee?

    1. A.
      Because his father invited him to go fishing
    2. B.
      Because he decided to live in a different city
    3. C.
      Because his father is ill and needs caring
    4. D.
      Because he regretted being rude to his father
  3. 3.

    For the author, fishing with his old father______.

    1. A.
      helps cure his father’s disease
    2. B.
      is a good way to get close to nature
    3. C.
      makes him realize the importance of relaxation
    4. D.
      provides a chance for them to communicate
  4. 4.

    What can be the best title for the text?

    1. A.
      Fishing brings us together
    2. B.
      Forgiving is difficult
    3. C.
      Memories of old days
    4. D.
      My beloved father

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Mother’s Day is the time you say “thank you” to your mom. Stop shopping at the store. Flowers and other things in stores are too common to mention. You can choose a special gift for Mother’s Day! Just try staying close to home—and heart —write a Mother’s Day poem for her.
Use your head. Think of special moments when you were a child, times you’ve shared with your mom, things she did for you, and why you love her. Write down how those moments influenced you. Write down everything you can think of. This is your inspiration for the poem.
Look at what you wrote and pick out those things that are connected(有聯(lián)系的). See if any words rhyme(押韻). It’s fine to write a free poem(one without rhymes), but many people find poems with rhymes are easier to work with, easier to read and quite catchy(容易記住的). If no words rhyme but you want your poem to, try to find connecting words that can help connect memories.
Once you have a few sentences, put them in a good order. For example, you could start with a childhood memory and end with something you remember from last month.
Add a title that shows the feeling of the poem. Even something as simple as “For Mom” can work, although something more personal might be better.
Write it in pen if you have beautiful handwriting. Read the poem over breakfast on Mother’s Day, and then hand it to your mom. Let’s wait and see the smile and tears of happiness on her face

  1. 1.

    Why does the author suggest writing down everything you think of?

    1. A.
      Because it will show your mother’s love
    2. B.
      Because it will bring you inspiration
    3. C.
      Because it can be shared with others
    4. D.
      Because it can help answer questions
  2. 2.

    It’s better to write a poem with rhymes because______.

    1. A.
      it is easier to read and remember
    2. B.
      it makes the poem more interesting
    3. C.
      it shows the unforgettable moments
    4. D.
      it shows how things are connected
  3. 3.

    The best title for the poem should be one that______.

    1. A.
      can be read easily and quickly
    2. B.
      includes a few sentences
    3. C.
      has some special words
    4. D.
      shows the feeling of words
  4. 4.

    The passage mainly tells us______.

    1. A.
      what to do on Mother’s Day
    2. B.
      what to buy for Mother’s Day
    3. C.
      how to write a Mother’s Day poem
    4. D.
      how to write good poems for Christmas

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The history of newspapers is an often-dramatic chapter of the human experience going back some six centuries.In Renaissance Europe handwritten newsletters circulated(發(fā)行) privately among merchants,passing along information about everything from wars and economic conditions to social customs and “human interest” features.The first printed newspaper appeared in Germany in the late 1400s in the form of news pamphlets(小冊子) or broadsides.
In the English-speaking world,the earliest predecessors(前身) of the newspaper were corantos,small news pamphlets produced only when some event worthy of notice occurred.The first successively published title was The Weekly News of 1622.The first true newspaper in English was the London Gazette of 1666.  
In America the first newspaper appeared in Boston in 1690,entitled Public Occurrences.Published without official permission,it was immediately suppressed(查禁).Its publisher was arrested,and all copies were destroyed.The first successful newspaper was the Boston News-Letter,begun by postmaster John Campbell in 1704.By the eve of the Revolutionary War,some two dozen papers were issued at all the colonies.At the war’s end in 1783 there were forty-three newspapers in print. The Bill of Rights in 1791 at last guaranteed freedom of the press,and America’s newspapers began to take on a central role in national affairs.By 1814 there were 346 newspapers.
In the 1830s,advances in printing and papermaking technology led to an explosion of newspaper growth—the emergence(出現(xiàn)) of the “Penny Press”;it was now possible to produce a newspaper that could be sold for just a cent a copy.The cheap newspaper helped people to get more interesting reading materials easily.In 1850,there were 2526 different papers.By the 1910s,all the basic features of the modern newspaper had emerged

  1. 1.

    Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

    1. A.
      Handwritten newsletters came out publicly in Renaissance Europe
    2. B.
      The first printed newspaper was seen about six hundred years ago
    3. C.
      The first successively published newspaper in the English-speaking world was corantos
    4. D.
      In America the first newspaper was successful as soon as it appeared
  2. 2.

    What does the underlined phrase “Penny Press” in the last paragraph mean?

    1. A.
      People can press pennies easily
    2. B.
      People can produce newspapers with little cost
    3. C.
      It is a penny factory
    4. D.
      The name of the press owner is Penny
  3. 3.

    What is the main reason for newspapers in the USA increasing so fast in the 1830s?

    1. A.
      The pass of the Bill of Rights in 1791
    2. B.
      Newspapers began to take on a central role in national affairs
    3. C.
      Advances in printing and papermaking technology
    4. D.
      All the basic features of the modern newspaper had emerged
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is NOT a newspaper?

    1. A.
      Public Occurrences
    2. B.
      The Boston News-Letter
    3. C.
      The Bill of Rights
    4. D.
      The London Gazette

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Ideas about polite behavior are different from one culture to another. Some societies, such as America and Australia for example, are mobile and very open. People here change jobs and move house quite often. As a result, they have a lot of relationships that often last only a short time, and they need to get to know people quickly. So it's normal to have friendly conversations with people that they have just met, and you can talk about things that other cultures would regard as personal.
On the other hand there are more crowded and less mobile societies where long-term relationships are more important. A Malaysian or Mexican business person, for example, will want to get to know you very well before he or she feels happy to start business. But when you do get to know each other, the relationship becomes much deeper than it would in a mobile society.
To Americans, both Europeans and Asians seem cool and formal at first. On the other hand, as a passenger from a less mobile society puts it, it's no fun spending several hours next to a stranger who wants to tell you all about his or her life and asks you all sorts of questions that you don't want to answer.
Cross-cultural differences aren't just a problem for travelers, but also for the flights that carry them. All flights want to provide the best service, but ideas about good service are different from place to place. This can be seen most clearly in the way that problems are dealt with.
Some societies have 'universalist' cultures. These societies strongly respect rules, and they treat every person and situation in basically the same way.
'Particularist' societies, on the other hand, also have rules, but they are less important than the society's unwrinen ideas about what is right or wrong for a particular situation or a particular person. So the normal rules are changed to fit the needs of the situation or the importance of the person.
This difference can cause problems. A traveler from a particularist society, India, is checking in for a flight in Germany, a country which has a universalist culture. The Indian traveler has too much luggage, but he explains that he has been away from home for a long time and the suitcases are full of presents for his family. He expects that the check-in official will understand his problem and will change the rules for him. The check-in official explains that if he was allowed to have too much luggage, it wouldn't be fair to the other passengers. But the traveler thinks this is unfair, because the other passengers don't have his problem

  1. 1.

    Often moving from one place to another makes people like Americarts and Australians______.

    1. A.
      like traveling better
    2. B.
      easy to communicate with
    3. C.
      difficult 1o make rcal friends
    4. D.
      have a long-term relationship with their neighbors
  2. 2.

    People like Malaysians prefer to associate with those______.

    1. A.
      who will tell them everything of their own
    2. B.
      who want to do business with them
    3. C.
      they know quite well
    4. D.
      who are good at talking
  3. 3.

    A person from a less mobile society will feel it_____ when a stranger keeps talking to him or her, and asking him or her questions

    1. A.
      boring
    2. B.
      friendly
    3. C.
      normal
    4. D.
      rough
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is true about "particularist societies"?

    1. A.
      There is no rule for people to obey
    2. B.
      People obey the society's rules completely
    3. C.
      No one obeys the society's ruies though they have
    4. D.
      The society's rules can be changed with different persons or situations
  5. 5.

    The writer of the passage thinks that the Indian and the German have different ideas about rules because of different______.

    1. A.
      interests
    2. B.
      habits and customs
    3. C.
      cultures
    4. D.
      ways of life

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I am not just a successful architect（建筑師）. I also like to play the piano. In my spare time I often turn some dry musical symbols into beautiful music.
Many years ago, while I was in a university studying architecture, I worked in a workshop. During the break I found an old piano in the corner of the room. With the allowance of the boss I sat down to have a try. Following my fingers the keys danced brilliantly and at the same time beautiful music flew out and then to every part of the room. All my workmates suddenly stopped talking and made their ears ready for my music.
After graduation, I began to devote myself to my profession. All my musical talent was wasted into zero. Then one evening we went to a concert at which Mr. Stevenson, one of the ordinary workers in my company, sang us some beautiful songs. His musical talents made us all surprised. We all enjoyed ourselves with his beautiful voice so much that we even thought him a professional singer. I was also reminded of my musical talent.
I began to train in a training center. My teacher was strict with me. He encouraged me to train every weekend and each time he asked me to play better than the last. Now I can proudly say I am also a successful pianist because every time I played on the stage fresh flowers and warm clapping would come from my audience. So I say, my friends, don’t busy yourself with your work too much. Find some time to develop your potential talent（潛能） and your life will become more wonderful

  1. 1.

    What did the author do in his spare time?

    1. A.
      He played music
    2. B.
      He worked here and there
    3. C.
      He stayed at home practicing his lessons
    4. D.
      He read for his profession
  2. 2.

    After graduation, why did the author waste his music talent？

    1. A.
      He realized that his music talent was nothing at all
    2. B.
      His workmates did not like him to play music
    3. C.
      He went on with his further study
    4. D.
      He was too busy with his work
  3. 3.

    According to the passage, the author is not only a successful architect but also a good______.

    1. A.
      worker
    2. B.
      pianist
    3. C.
      singer
    4. D.
      basketball player
  4. 4.

    What is the author’s aim in writing this passage？

    1. A.
      He wanted to tell us that he is successful both in work and life
    2. B.
      He wanted to tell us to develop our potential talent instead of busying ourselves with our work only
    3. C.
      He wanted to tell us that the concert is very important to his life
    4. D.
      He wanted to tell us that he was very welcome in his company
  5. 5.

    Why did the author have himself trained on piano?

    1. A.
      Because he lost his job
    2. B.
      Because his salary was too low
    3. C.
      Because he wanted to became a famous artist
    4. D.
      Because he was inspired by his workmate

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In an ideal world, people would not test medicines on animals. Such experiments are stressful and sometimes painful for animals, and expensive and time–consuming for people. Yet animal experimentation is still needed to help bridge vast gaps in medical knowledge. That is why there are some 50 to 100 million animals used in research around the world each year.
Europe, on the whole, has the world’s most restrictive laws on animal experiments. Even so, its scientists use some 12 million animals a year, most of them mice and rats, for medical research. Official statistics show that just 1.1 million animals are used in research in America each year. But that is misleading. The American authorities do not think mice and rats are worth counting and, as these are the most common laboratory animals, the true figure is much higher. Japan and China have even less comprehensive data than America.
Now Europe is reforming the rules governing animal experiments by restricting the number of animals used in labs. Alternatives to animal testing, such as using human tissue or computer models, are now strongly recommended. In addition, sharing all research results freely should help to reduce the number of animals for scientific use. At present, scientists often share only the results of successful experiments. If their findings do not fit the hypothesis being tested, the work never sees the light of day. This practice means wasting time, money, and animals’ lives in endlessly repeating the failed experiments.
Animal experimentation has taught humanity a great deal and saved countless lives. It needs to continue, even if that means animals sometimes suffer. Europe’s new measures should eventually both reduce the number of animals used in experiments and improve the way in which scientific research is conducted

  1. 1.

    What is the main idea of this passage?

    1. A.
      The success of animal experiments should be ensured
    2. B.
      A ban on the use of animals in the lab should be enforced
    3. C.
      Greater efforts need to be taken to reduce the number of lab animals
    4. D.
      Scientists should be required to share their research results with each other
  2. 2.

    Which of the following statements is true about animals used in the lab?

    1. A.
      America uses only about 1.1 million lab animals per year
    2. B.
      Europe does not use mice and rats as lab animals at all
    3. C.
      Britain does not use as many lab animals as China does
    4. D.
      Japan has less comprehensive data on the number of lab animals used each year
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is mentioned as an alternative to replace animal experiments?

    1. A.
      Statistical studies
    2. B.
      Computer models
    3. C.
      DNA planted in animals
    4. D.
      Tissue from dead animals
  4. 4.

    What usually happens to unsuccessful animal experiments?

    1. A.
      They are not revealed to the public
    2. B.
      They are made into teaching materials
    3. C.
      They are collected for future publication
    4. D.
      They are not removed from the research topic list

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