5、   The small number of new born babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia. When people talk about it, you can hear a word invented in Japan. which means Double Income Kids(小孩).

    In many major Asian cities like Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo, the cost of a ****** is extremely high. A young couple who want to buy their own house may have to pay about $3000,000 (though prices have fallen). For a flat with one bedrooms, one dining-room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, the couple will pay about $900 a month. What’s more, if they want to have a child, the child’s education is very expensive. For example, most kindergarten charges are at least $5.000 a year. In such a situation, it’s difficult to afford children.

    The number of married women who want to continue working because they enjoy their jobs. However, if they want to have children, they immediately have serious problems. Though most companies allow women to leave their jobs for a short time to have a baby, they expect women with babies to give up their jobs. In short, if they want to bring up children properly, both parents have to work, but it is hard for mothers to work. Indeed, women who want to contimue working have to choose between having children or keeping their jobs.

     In a word, Asian governments must take steps to improve the present situation as soon as possible.

72. What is the main problem being discussed in the passage?

   A. The small number of newborn babies.

   B. The changing social situation of women.

   C. The high prices of houses and education.

   D. The necessary steps of Asian government.

73. According to the passage, which of the following is true?

   A. It is easy for a couple to afford a child in Asia.

   B. The prices of in Asia are quite low now.

   C. Fewer and fewer married women wan to have a job.

   D. The word “DINKS” appeared in an Asian country.

74. To buy a flat and send a child to kindergarten, how much will a couple pay each year?

   A. 85,000      B. 85,900      C. $10.800      D. $15.800

75. The seems to believe that Asian governments should ________.

   A. let women stay at home and have a baby

   B. allow one of the parents to go out to work

   C. care for the growing needs of women for job.

   D. the companies that permit women to leave.

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3、  People believes that climbing can do good to health. Where can you learn the skill of climbing then? If you think that you have to go to the mountains to learn how to climb, you’re wrong. Many Americans are learning to climb in city gyms(體育館). Here, people are learning on  climbing. The climbing wall goes straight up and small holding places for hands and feet.

    How do people climb the wall? To climb, you need special shoes and (保護(hù)帶) around your chest to hold you. There are ropes(繩索)tied to your. The ropes hold you in place so that you don’t fall. A beginner’s wall is usually about 15 feet high, and you climb straight up. There are small pieces of metal that stick out for you to stand on and hold on to. Sometimes it’s easy to see the new piece of metal. Sometimes, it’s not. The most difficult is an your fear. It’s normal for humans to be afraid of falling, so it’s difficult not to feel fear. But when you move away from the wall, the and the ropes hold you, and you begin to feel safe. You move slowly until you reach the top.

    Climbing attracts people because it’s good exercise for almost everyone. You use your whole body, especially your arms and legs. This sport gives your body a complete workout. When you climb, both your mind and your body can become stronger.

64. What can we infer from the passage?

   A. People are fairly interested in climbing nowadays.

   B. It is impossible to build up one’s body by climbing.

   C. People can only learn the skill of climbing outdoors.

   D. It is always easy to see holding places in climbing.

65. The most difficult thing to do in wall climbing is _______.

   A. to tie ropes to your                B. to control your fear

   C. to move away from the wall         D. to climb straight up

66. The word “workout” underlined in the last paragraph most probably means _________.

   A. settlement           B. exercise       C. excitement        D. tiredness

67. Why does the author write this passage?

   A. To tell people where to find gyms.       B. To prove the basic need for climbing

   C. To encourage people to climb mountains.   D. introduce the sport of wall climbing

60. If you want to work in an office, where can you get the forms to fill in?

   A. jobweb.com

   B. Atlantic City Beach Office.

   C. 368 Cooper Square, New York, NY

   D. 866 United, New York, NY 10017.

61. What does a person need most to be the one-hour weekday job?

   A. He should he cheerful, dependable, and easy-going.

   B. He has to work from Monday to Friday.

   C. He can remain calm in a difficult situation.

   D. He can welcome guests and deal with phone calls.

62. According to the above information, what is the right thing to do when you?

   A. To keep close to the beach.         B. To dive into unknown waters.

   C. To use floating toys on the water.     D. To swim soon after lunch.

63. The best title for the last piece of information would be_________.

   A. Tips on Showing Interest in a Job         B. Stops to a Successful Interview

     C. Advice on Introducing Yourself Politely       D. of Body Language in an Interview

1、When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm, in the winter especially, we wear quite out off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that my life has its  too.

    One big disadvantage is money. It costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and  the air is so  that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it became of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.

    Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever you tastes in culture or entertainment(娛樂活動). Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising --- and , what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.

    Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is , when you are in your teens(十幾歲)or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.

38、  What’s the matter with the man hanging his head there?

Well, if you _______ know, he was caught stealing my car.

   A. must       B. may      C. can      D. shall

37、This is the very place __________ we once had military training.

   A. that      B. which      C. where      D. there

36、It took Mary a long time to __________ a new dress at the store.

   A. pick up      B. pick out       C. take up      D. take out

35、Last year the advertising rate __________ by 20 percent.

   A. raised       B. raising       C. was rising        D. rose

34、 Is __________ necessary to complete the design before National Day?

   A. this      B. that      C. it      D. he