Having lived in China for 8 years, Helen has a good ____________ of both English and Chinese.

A．a(chǎn)bility

B．guidance

C．command

D．program

When he opened the box, it ____________ a bad smell.

A．gave away	B．gave in
C．gave out	D．gave up

__________ the extremely hot weather, we continued having classes.

A．Thanks to	B．In addition to
C．In defense of	D．Regardless of

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。
Money Matters
Parents should help their children understand money.   小題1: so you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.
1. The basic function of money
Explain the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It’s important to show your child how money is traded for the thing he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier.                      __小題2:  when your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.
2. Money lessons
Approach money lessons with openness and honesty.   小題3: If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money,  explain,“You have enough toy trucks for now.” Or, if the request is for many different things, say, “You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”
3. 小題4: 
Begin at the grocery store. Pick out similar brands of a product—a name brand butter and a generic(無商標(biāo)產(chǎn)品), for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money.   小題5:   If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. Later, you may explain how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.

A．Wise decisions

B．The value of money

C．Permit the child to choose between them.

D．Tell your child why he can or cannot have certain things.

E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.
F. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.
G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.

I’ve had a hard life, but it is nothing compared with the hardships that my father ________.

A．went through

B．cared about

C．calmed down

D．packed up

The little boy was the only one who ________ the earthquake in this village, and the government sent him to a city school after that.

A．experienced

B．escaped

C．survived

D．suffered

—When are you leaving for Guangdong?
—My plane ________ at six.

A．took off

B．would take off

C．will take off

D．takes off

I have been to many countries, but none of them _________ this one.

A．equals

B．beats

C．compares

D．contrasts

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。（如果所用的答題卡沒有E、F、G選項(xiàng)，則選E涂A、B，選F涂A、C，選G涂A、D。）  
It is not so easy to disagree with your parents. Here are a few quick tips on how to show your opinion in the right way.
小題1:Don’t let angry words fly out of your mouth if you don’t really want to say them, or you will have a lot of work to do later.
小題2:How would you feel if you were your mother or father ? Why do they do that ? Is it really bad ?
Try to stay calm. If you find yourself getting too angry, ask for some time to be alone . 小題3:.
Learn to listen. Maybe your parents aren’t as persuasive(具有說服力的) as you think . 小題4:.
Pay attention to needs rather than problems. 小題5:. Tell your parents that you want to discuss the problem with them rather than work against them.

A．Thinkbeforeyouspeak．

B．Neverlistentoyourparents

C．Thinkabouttheproblemfromyourparents’pointofview．

D．Itisquitecommontodisagreewithone’sparents．

E．Hear them out and then decide how to deal with the problem．
F．Be clear about what you need，rather than focus on why you disagree．
G．If you can, try to discuss the problem with your parents at another time．

After the earthquake, the president _____ a three-day period of mourning, the first-ever event of its kind for ordinary people.

A．suffered

B．declared

C．confirmed

D．informed