You can take anything from the shelf and read, but please _______the books when you’ve finished with them. 

A. put on      B. put down              C. put back     D. put off 

 He _____ some French while he was away on a business trip in Paris. 

A. made out       B. picked up        C. gave up        D. took in 

She doesn’t mind being ____ as long as there are enough books to read.

A. left alone          B. left about                 C. left behind                D. left over

How long do you think _______ the computer company turns out a new product?

A. it will be that      B. will it be until       C. will it be since        D. it will be before

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The president’s message to students was simple: study hard, pay attention in class and embrace the opportunity to learn.

"We can have the most dedicated teachers, the most   31   (support) parents and the best schools in the world. And none of it will make a difference; none of it will matter,   32  all of you fulfill(履行) your responsibilities," Mr. Obama said.

It was a presidential talk  33  (deliver) at a time of economic uncertainty for many American families. Mr. Obama said he understood the tensions   34  many students faced. But that was no excuse  35  neglecting their homework or cutting class or dropping out of school.

Critics of the president strongly criticized the speech as an effort by the White House to promote the president's domestic agenda. Some parents  36  (tell) their children to resist the address.

A Colorado student stayed away,   37  (think) their parents should be  38  to push them more in their education rather than the president.

But   39   mother in North Carolina said she thought the   40  (speak) could have a positive impact. "When kids get to hear something about motivation from someone like that, it's fantastic," she said.   

“Without Chinese toys, kids around the world ________ not have so much happiness.” said an European Union official.

. —My coffee cup was knocked over, which went right over ______ keyboard.

—You oughtn’t to put drinks near ______ computer.

A. the; a   B. the; /    C. a; /   D. a; a

How to Make a Budget

Most likely, you aren’t the family breadwinner. But doing a small job or getting a weekly allowance (零花钱) would put some money in your pocket. For kids and grown-ups alike, money is easy to spend. If you aren’t careful, it can be gone in no time.

Being responsible with your money is an important skill to learn ----and the sooner you start the better. Whether you are tracking your spending or saving for something special, creating a budget can help you deal with your expenses and plan for the future. All you need are paper and a pencil --- and some self-control.

First, take a look at our sample monthly budget. Then, use a separate sheet of paper to plan your own. In the first two columns (栏), list your sources (来源) of income and how much you expect to earn from them. In the third and fourth columns, list what you expect to spend your money on and the amount.

The left-hand total should be more than or equal to the right-hand total. If it is, you have an effective budget.

Sample Monthly Budget

Budgets are not complex, but sticking to them can be tough. When planning your budget, be

realistic about your expenses. If you know that you drop $18 at a movie, don’t write $12 in

that space simply because you wish you were spending less

If you are eyeing a big purchase, such as a $150 skateboard, spend less and save more until you have the total amount. No matter how attractive it may be, avoid spending your savings. One day, you will thank yourself!

Who is the passage written for?w

   A. Children.      B. Parents.        C. Breadwinners.       D. Bank managers.

The purpose of making a budget is to help people _________.

   A. learn to be realistic             B. increase their saving

   C. manage their money well        D. test their power-control

What should people do when planning a budget?w

   A. Fill in the expenses as they really are.

   B. Avoid spending money on expensive things.

   C. Set aside a fixed amount of money as savings.

   D. List income and expenses on two pieces of paper.

Which of the following budgets is effective?

   A.

B.

C.

D.

When _________ an egg for the first time, the hen lay in the doghouse.

A. lay  B. lying  C. laying  D. laid

— Look at the black clouds. It ____ soon.

— Sure. If only we ____ out.

A. is raining； didn’t come            B. is to rain； won’t start

C. will rain； haven’t started         D. is going to rain； hadn’t come