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

A．ability

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

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Money Matters
Parents should help their children understand money.   小题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.                      __小题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.   小题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. 小题4: 
Begin at the grocery store. Pick out similar brands of a product—a name brand butter and a generic(无商标产品), for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money.   小题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

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。（如果所用的答题卡没有E、F、G选项，则选E涂A、B，选F涂A、C，选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.
小题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.
小题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 . 小题3:.
Learn to listen. Maybe your parents aren’t as persuasive(具有说服力的) as you think . 小题4:.
Pay attention to needs rather than problems. 小题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