At 18, many American young people go off on their own. They go away to college or find full-time jobs, and they often rent their own apartments. Some get married and start families. This independence(独立性)is learned from childhood. From an early age, American children learn responsibility. Children as young as 2 begin to put away their toys and dress themselves. At 3, many children do simple chores like setting the table.
Using money wisely is also taught early. As soon as a child understands the value of money, he or she receives a weekly allowance. This is used for things the child wants, like toys or treats. The child can spend of save it, usually with little guidance(指导) from parents. If the child wants money besides his or her allowance, it must be made by doing extra chores.
Children are taught early in life to think for themselves. They are allowed to make some decisions-and make mistakes. Failure(失败) often teaches more than success.
【小题1】 Many American young people begin to live on themselves _____ .

A．at eighteen years old	B．from childhood
C．after they get married	D．from an early age

【小题2】 An American child learn to _____ at the age of 2 .

A．find a full-time job	B．from childhood
C．put away his or her own clothes	D．do lots of chores

【小题3】The word “allowance” (in paragraph 3 ) means ______ in Chinese.

A．奖品

B．零花钱

C．财产

D．礼物

【小题4】 A child can get some more money by ______.

A．understanding the value of money	B．helping the rich
C．reading many books	D．doing extra chores

【小题5】The passage is mainly about ______ .

A．the independence of American children	B．the value of money
C．the guidance from parents	D．failure and success of American children

At a nation’s saddest moment, its greatest heroes are born.
On September 11th, 2001, many police officers and government officials in America worked day and night to save lives from the big fire at the World Trade Centre. And in Japan, after the serious earthquake, a group of workers showed their courage.
The earthquake on March 11th made Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant(福岛核电站) turn off and stop its protective cooling systems. And later, a fire broke out.  Workers were told that the plant’s radiation(辐射) could be harmful to human health. Hundreds of workers left the plant quickly. However, a group of workers decided to fight against the fire and the damage, though they knew it could cause very serious health problems. There were 50 workers in all, so they were also named the "Fukushima 50". The workers worked in shifts(轮班).
People knew little about the workers, who were mainly experts (专家) with the skills to control the situation. One woman said that her father had volunteered to stay there. "I heard that he volunteered even though he would retire(退休) in just half a year and my eyes were filled with tears. I am really proud of him. And I pray for his safe return.
【小题1】The passage mainly tells us       

A．what happened in America on September 1l th, 2001

B．"Fukushima 50" stayed in the nuclear power plant bravely

C．who saved many lives from the big fire at the World Trade Centre

D．what Japanese government did after the nuclear power plant was turned off

【小题2】 Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant was turned off because

A．there were no heroes there	B．many workers left the plant
C．it was destroyed by a big fire	D．the earthquake damaged it heavily

【小题3】       workers stayed in Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant after the earthquake.

A．11

B．50

C．100

D．150

【小题4】Which of the following is TRUE?

A．The woman learned something about her father.

B．A woman’s father who had retired from work still stayed there.

C．Little was known about the workers when the passage was written.

D．The workers didn’t know staying in the nuclear plant was harmful to their

health.
【小题5】 The writer thinks        

A．American police officers were very strong

B．the nuclear radiation would do no damage to humans

C．all the workers who stayed in the plant should return quickly

D．all the workers who stayed in the plant are great heroes

A leading biologist has found the angels and fairies that sit at top of Christmas trees did not get there under their own power.
Prof Roger Wotton, from University College London, found that flight would be impossible for angels with arms and bird-like feathered wings.  
"Angels cannot take off and cannot use powered flight,” said Prof Wotton. “They would need to be exposed to very high wind velocities at take off - such high winds that they would be blown away."
Some the world’s most famous religious paintings and architecture make most Americans believe in angels.
The study found that 68 per cent of the 36,000 adults thought that angels and demons (魔鬼) were at work in the world.
According to the latest study, angels lack the powerful muscles which allow birds to beat their wings.
Prof Wotton’s paper explores why there are so many stories about angels. “Angels are very powerful religious icons for people with faith. Their similarity to humans adds to their power. At the same time, they have wings on them because they are more than human. They take messages to heaven and therefore have to fly.” said the academic.
【小题1】What did the leading biologist find?

A．The angels and fairies are very powerful.

B．It’s impossible for angels and fairies to fly.

C．The flight would be possible for angels with arms and bird-like feathered wings.

D．The angels and fairies can sit on the tree under their own power.

【小题2】What’s the Chinese meaning of the word “architecture” ?

A．油画

B．建筑

C．鸟巢

D．天堂

【小题3】According to the article, how many adults thought that there were real angels and demons?

A．68.

B．36,000

C．24,480

D．3,600

【小题4】 Which of the following is True?

A．Angels can’t fly because they lack the powerful muscles which allow birds to beat their wings.

B．Most Americans don’t believe in angels.

C．Angels can take off and can use powered flight.

D．Angels are not the same to the humans.

【小题5】Why do many people believe angels can fly？

A．Angels are real human beings.

B．Angels with wings can take messages to heaven and therefore have to fly.

C．Angels are very similar to the humans.

D．Angels are powerful.

At a nation’s saddest moment, its greatest heroes are born.
　　On September 11th, 2001, many police officers and government officials in America worked day and night to save lives from the big fire at the World Trade Centre. And in Japan, after the serious earthquake, a group of workers showed their courage.
　　The earthquake on March 11th made Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant(福岛核电站) turn off and stop its protective cooling systems. And later, a fire broke out.  Workers were told that the plant’s radiation(辐射) could be harmful to human health. Hundreds of workers left the plant quickly. However, a group of workers decided to fight against the fire and the damage, though they knew it could cause very serious health problems. There were 50 workers in all, so they were also named the "Fukushima 50". The workers worked in shifts(轮班).
　　People knew little about the workers, who were mainly experts (专家) with the skills to control the situation. One woman said that her father had volunteered to stay there. “I heard that he volunteered even though he would retire(退休) in just half a year and my eyes were filled with tears. I am really proud of him. And I pray for his safe return.”
　　【小题1】The passage mainly tells us                           .

A．what happened in America on September 1lth, 2001

B．"Fukushima 50" stayed in the nuclear power plant bravely

C．who saved many lives from the big fire at the World Trade Centre

D．what Japanese government did after the nuclear power plant was turned off

　【小题2】 Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant was turned off because                          .

A．there were no heroes there	B．many workers left the plant
C．it was destroyed by a big fire	D．the earthquake damaged it heavily

　　【小题3】       workers stayed in Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant after the earthquake.

A．11

B．50

C．100

D．150

　　【小题4】 Which of the following is TRUE?

A．The woman was happy to know his father was there.

B．A woman’s father who had retired from work still stayed there.

C．Little was known about the workers when the passage was written.

D．The workers didn’t know staying in the nuclear plant was harmful to their health.

　　【小题5】 The writer thinks                          .

A．American police officers were very strong

B．the nuclear radiation would do no damage to humans

C．all the workers who stayed in the plant should return quickly

D．all the workers who stayed in the plant are great heroes

About a week ago, when I was playing basketball at our local park, I noticed a small group of boys picking on a smaller, skinnier boy. They were   31  him names and even pushed him to the ground and kicked dirt in his face.   32  I saw that, I walked over to the group.
I stepped   33  them and the smaller boy, and asked them politely what this boy had done worthy of   34  they were doing to him. One of the boys replied, “He’s weird.” At that, I asked one of the boys if he thought his friend was weird, and the   35  was “No.” So, I asked another boy what the word “weird”   36 , and he said, “Different.” That was my cue(暗示). I told them that everyone is   37 , and that they all looked just as different to the other boy as he did to them. They all stood   38  for a moment, and then the most amazing thing happened. One of the boys helped the small boy off the ground and then said sorry to him. He   39  to let him play with them.
I thanked the boy for being so   40 . As I looked around, I realized that there were dozens of other people at the park   41  no one else had stopped to help this boy. I felt happy that the boy was strong enough to stand up against his friends to   42  someone in need, but I felt sad that   43  else had even taken a second look.
I hope that my action helped them   44  that they could have made a difference with a little   45 , and maybe next time they will be the ones who choose to help.

【小题1】

A．giving B．making C．calling D．telling

【小题2】

A．When B．Before C．If D．Though

【小题3】

A．against B．between C．beside D．with

【小题4】

A．how B．why C．whom D．what

【小题5】

A．guess B．sign C．problem D．answer

【小题6】

A．read B．proved C．meant D．wrote

【小题7】

A．different B．free C．important D．strong

【小题8】

A．angrily B．silently C．carefully D．happily

【小题9】

A．refused B．expected C．offered D．prepared

【小题10】

A．proud B．clever C．honest D．patient

【小题11】

A．or B．so C．and D．but

【小题12】

A．help B．stop C．love D．remember

【小题13】

A．someone B．anyone C．no one D．everyone

【小题14】

A．decide B．realize C．suggest D．agree

【小题15】

A．energy B．practice C．knowledge D．effort