As prices and building costs keep rising(上涨的), the do-it-yourself (DIY） trend (趋势） in the U.S. continues to grow.
“We needed furniture for our living room,” says John Ross, “And we just didn't have enough money to buy it. So we decide to try making a few tables and chairs.” John got married six months ago, and like many young people these days, they are struggling to make a home at a time when the cost of living is very high. The Rosses took a 2-week course for $280 at a night school. Now they build all their furniture and make repairs around the house.
Jim Hatfield has three boys and his wife died. He has a full-time job at home as well as in a shoe making factory. Last month, he received a car repair bill for $420. “I was deeply upset about it. Now I've finished a car repair course, I should be able to fix the car by myself.”
John and Jim are not unusual people. Most families in the country are doing everything they can to save money so that they can fight with the high cost of living. If you want to become a “do-it -yourselfer”, you can go to DIY classes. And for those who don't have time to take a course, there are books that tell you how you can do things yourself.
1.John and his wife went to evening classes to learn how to _______.
A. run a DIY shop B. make it repair things
C. save time and money D. improve the quality of life
2.When the writer says that Jim has a full-time at home, he means Jim _______.
A. makes shoes in his home
B. does extra work at night
C. does his own car and home repairs
D. keeps house and looks after his children
3.Jim Hatfield decided to become a do-it-yourselfer when _______.
A. his car repairs cost too much
B. the car repair class was not helpful
C. he could not possibly do two jobs
D. he had to raise the children all by himself
4.What would be the best title for the text?
A. The Joy of DIY.
B. You Can Do It too!
C. Welcome to Our DIY course!
D. Ross and Hatfield: Believe in DIY.
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阅读填空 先通读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在文章后表格的空格内填入一个最 恰当的单词。所填单词必须写在答题卡对应题号的横线上。每个空格只能填一个单词。（本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分）
Do you hope to live a better life? Then how to make you wish come true? Keep away from anything that is useless. Do the right thing! However good or bad a situation(处境) is, it will change. The best is yet to come. Well, here are some tips for you to follow!
Mind your meals
Try to eat more foods that grow naturally on trees and plants. Have meals on time every day. And remember not to go to school or work without breakfast, for it is more important than lunch or dinner.
Exercise and smile
Each day take a 40-minute walk. Make time to practice some other exercise, such as yoga and Taiji. They offer us daily energy for our busy lives. Try to smile and make at least three people smile each day.
Forget and forgive(原谅)
Problems appear(出现) sometimes and they only stay for a short time. Forget what happened in the past. Don’t always think of your terrible past. Life is not very long, so we shouldn’t waste time hating anyone. Forgive everyone for everything.
Also do such things
Call your family often and stay in touch with your friends. Each day give something good to other people. Make yourself happy no matter how you feel. Read more books than you did before and you can learn more from them. Don’t compare(比较) your life to others’.
＊ 1. for better life
Mind your meals | Eat more 2. foods. Of the three meals a day, breakfast is the most important. |
Exercise and smile | Every day 3. for forty minutes and spend some time doing some other exercise. They give us daily energy for our busy lives. Try to smile and make other people smile, too. |
Forget and forgive | Try your best to forget your terrible past. Forgive everyone and live happily 4. life isn’t very long. |
Also do such things | Keep in touch with your family and friends. Do more 5. than you did before and you can learn more from books. |
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任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，计10分）
阅读短文，根据短文内容补全表格中所缺的信息。（每空一词）
Is it difficult for you to get up in the morning? Are you often late for work or school? Yes? Then a scientist called Mike has a special bed for you. His Bed will get you up in the morning! Here is how it works!
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Title A ____1.____ Bed
__2.___ was it made by A scientist called Mike
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__4.__does it work Step 1 The alarm clock wakes you up.
Step 2 A tape recorder plays ___5._____music and you will __6.____your girlfriend’s voice.
Step 3 Loud music together with your___7.____voice will wake you up.
Step 4 A plastic “foot”____8._____ you in the head so ___9._____ you can wake up.
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阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。
Li Haoqin is a 14-year-old girl in Sichuan. She studies English very hard. Every day, she listens carefully in class and does many exercises after class. However, in the last exam, her score(分数) of 68 made her very sad. “Why didn’t I get a good grade though I worked hard?” Li said to herself.
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1.What made Li Haoqin very sad?
____________________________________________________________
2.Why do lots of students try their best at subjects but can’t get good grades?
____________________________________________________________
3.Where does Bi Qin teach?
____________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________
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Jackson: Fanny, is that you?
Fanny: Yes, Jackson. 1.
Jackson: Yeah, for about two years. You look much more beautiful.
Fanny: 2.
Jackson: You are thinner than before. 3.
Fanny: I take exercise every day and I’ve lost 30 pounds.
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Fanny: No. I used to read. But now I like writing. I’ll take part in a writing competition next week.
Jackson: Wow. 5.
Fanny: Thank you.
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