The United States is one of the richest countries in the world. Most people live in urban areas, and the large stretch of land left unused is full of scenic beauty. On the one hand it is proud of its urban areas, and on the other hand, it has the rich wealth of forests, mountains, plains and much more.

On the east coast of the country there are cities like New York, the leading city in business. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the country, where you will get an opportunity to see the White House. The city will simply impress you, with many museums showing the culture, lifestyle, art and architecture of the country. Another place worth visiting is Miami, one of the most popular international tourist destinations. It is also well known for its Latin culture, wonderful urban nightlife and beaches.

Moving to the west coast, you will come across the most amazing places in which to relax. Los Angeles is the place where you can see life in all its many forms; this city is world-famous for its Hollywood film industry. It also has beaches that can offer breathtaking surfing experiences.

Moving on to the Pacific Coast Highway, we get to see the beauty of San Francisco. Clean beaches and mountains topped (盖住) by clouds are worth seeing. Travelers can enjoy day trips to beaches, deserts and wine-producing regions. Chicago lies on the shore of the Great Lakes and is believed to be the fastest growing city in the world, with its high standard of living and rich lifestyles. The city is a center for many theaters and is world-famous for its strong tradition of music jazz and the blues.

53. According to the first paragraph, we know that ______.

     A. most American people live in the countryside

B. a lot of land has not been used in the US

C. the US has the largest forest in the world

D. the US has a larger area of urban land than wild land

54. Which city in the US is famous for its Latin culture?

     A. New York.                   B. San Francisco.

     C. Los Angeles.                D. Miami.

55. Which of the following is TRUE?

     A. The article refers to four cities on the east coast.

B. You can go to Los Angeles to experience surfing.

C. You cannot enjoy the blues in Chicago.

D. San Francisco is a center for many theaters.

56. What is the text mainly about?

     A. One of the reasons why the US is rich.

B. The customs and culture of the US.

C. A brief introduction to some American cities.

D. The beautiful landscapes of the US.

 

The United States is one of the richest countries in the world. Most people live in urban areas, and the large stretch of land left unused is full of scenic beauty. On the one hand it is proud of its urban areas, and on the other hand, it has the rich wealth of forests, mountains, plains and much more.

On the east coast of the country there are cities like New York, the leading city in business. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the country, where you will get an opportunity to see the White House. The city will simply impress you, with many museums showing the culture, lifestyle, art and architecture of the country. Another place worth visiting is Miami, one of the most popular international tourist destinations. It is also well known for its Latin culture, wonderful urban nightlife and beaches.

Moving to the west coast, you will come across the most amazing places in which to relax. Los Angeles is the place where you can see life in all its many forms; this city is world-famous for its Hollywood film industry. It also has beaches that can offer breathtaking surfing experiences.

Moving on to the Pacific Coast Highway, we get to see the beauty of San Francisco. Clean beaches and mountains topped (盖住) by clouds are worth seeing. Travelers can enjoy day trips to beaches, deserts and wine-producing regions. Chicago lies on the shore of the Great Lakes and is believed to be the fastest growing city in the world, with its high standard of living and rich lifestyles. The city is a center for many theaters and is world-famous for its strong tradition of music jazz and the blues.

1.According to the first paragraph, we know that ______.

     A. most American people live in the countryside

B. a lot of land has not been used in the US

C. the US has the largest forest in the world

D. the US has a larger area of urban land than wild land

2.Which city in the US is famous for its Latin culture?

     A. New York.                 B. San Francisco.

     C. Los Angeles.                  D. Miami.

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

     A. The article refers to four cities on the east coast.

B. You can go to Los Angeles to experience surfing.

C. You cannot enjoy the blues in Chicago.

D. San Francisco is a center for many theaters.

4.What is the text mainly about?

     A. One of the reasons why the US is rich.

B. The customs and culture of the US.

C. A brief introduction to some American cities.

D. The beautiful landscapes of the US.

 

The United States is one of the richest countries in the world. Most people live in urban areas, and the large stretch of land left unused is full of scenic beauty. On the one hand it is proud of its urban areas, and on the other hand, it has the rich wealth of forests, mountains, plains and much more.

On the east coast of the country there are cities like New York, the leading city in business. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the country, where you will get an opportunity to see the White House. The city will simply impress you, with many museums showing the culture, lifestyle, art and architecture of the country. Another place worth visiting is Miami, one of the most popular international tourist destinations. It is also well known for its Latin culture, wonderful urban nightlife and beaches.

Moving to the west coast, you will come across the most amazing places in which to relax. Los Angeles is the place where you can see life in all its many forms; this city is world-famous for its Hollywood film industry. It also has beaches that can offer breathtaking surfing experiences.

Moving on to the Pacific Coast Highway, we get to see the beauty of San Francisco. Clean beaches and mountains topped (盖住) by clouds are worth seeing. Travelers can enjoy day trips to beaches, deserts and wine-producing regions. Chicago lies on the shore of the Great Lakes and is believed to be the fastest growing city in the world, with its high standard of living and rich lifestyles. The city is a center for many theaters and is world-famous for its strong tradition of music jazz and the blues.

53. According to the first paragraph, we know that ______.

     A. most American people live in the countryside

B. a lot of land has not been used in the US

C. the US has the largest forest in the world

D. the US has a larger area of urban land than wild land

54. Which city in the US is famous for its Latin culture?

     A. New York.                   B. San Francisco.

     C. Los Angeles.                    D. Miami.

55. Which of the following is TRUE?

     A. The article refers to four cities on the east coast.

B. You can go to Los Angeles to experience surfing.

C. You cannot enjoy the blues in Chicago.

D. San Francisco is a center for many theaters.

56. What is the text mainly about?

     A. One of the reasons why the US is rich.

B. The customs and culture of the US.

C. A brief introduction to some American cities.

D. The beautiful landscapes of the US.

D

The United States is one of the richest countries in the world. Most people live in urban areas, and the large stretch of land left unused is full of scenic beauty. On the one hand it is proud of its urban areas, and on the other hand, it has the rich wealth of forests, mountains, plains and much more.

On the east coast of the country there are cities like New York, the leading city in business. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the country, where you will get an opportunity to see the White House. The city will simply impress you, with many museums showing the culture, lifestyle, art and architecture of the country. Another place worth visiting is Miami, one of the most popular international tourist destinations. It is also well known for its Latin culture, wonderful urban nightlife and beaches.

Moving to the west coast, you will come across the most amazing places in which to relax. Los Angeles is the place where you can see life in all its many forms; this city is world-famous for its Hollywood film industry. It also has beaches that can offer breathtaking surfing experiences.

Moving on to the Pacific Coast Highway, we get to see the beauty of San Francisco. Clean beaches and mountains topped (盖住) by clouds are worth seeing. Travelers can enjoy day trips to beaches, deserts and wine-producing regions. Chicago lies on the shore of the Great Lakes and is believed to be the fastest growing city in the world, with its high standard of living and rich lifestyles. The city is a center for many theaters and is world-famous for its strong tradition of music jazz and the blues.

53. According to the first paragraph, we know that ______.

     A. most American people live in the countryside

B. a lot of land has not been used in the US

C. the US has the largest forest in the world

D. the US has a larger area of urban land than wild land

54. Which city in the US is famous for its Latin culture?

     A. New York.                   B. San Francisco.

     C. Los Angeles.                    D. Miami.

55. Which of the following is TRUE?

     A. The article refers to four cities on the east coast.

B. You can go to Los Angeles to experience surfing.

C. You cannot enjoy the blues in Chicago.

D. San Francisco is a center for many theaters.

56. What is the text mainly about?

     A. One of the reasons why the US is rich.

B. The customs and culture of the US.

C. A brief introduction to some American cities.

D. The beautiful landscapes of the US.

The lifelong benefits of teaching children good money habits make it well worth the effort. Children who are not taught these lessons pay the consequences for a life time. Some parents don't teach children about money because they think they shouldn't talk about money, with children, and they don't have the time, or they think they don't have enough money. Parents should take the time to teach children about money regardless of their income and should start when children are young.

Most people have strong feelings and opinions about money, based on childhood experiences and the values and beliefs of their families. Most often, these experiences, values, and beliefs are different for each parent. It is vital（至关重要的）for the healthy development of children that parents talk about these feelings and opinions and establish a consistent approach to teaching children about money.

Here are some guidelines parents can keep in mind as they begin the financial socialization of their children.

Guide and advise rather than direct and dictate how children's money should be used.

Encourage and praise children rather than criticize and rebuke（指责）actions taken.

Allow children to learn by mistakes and by successes.

Be consistent while taking children's differences into account.

Include all family members in money management discussions, decision making, and activities as appropriate for their age.

Explain to children what they can and cannot do and the consequences of violating the limits.

As children get older increasingly include them in discussions of limits and consequences. Expect all family members to perform unpaid, routine household chores（家务）based on their abilities.

Express your desire to have things you can't afford. Children need to know that parents say “no” to themselves, too.

81. List one of the reasons why some parents don't teach children about money. (No more than 10 words) (3 marks)

82. What are most people's strong feelings and opinions about money based on? (No more than 11 words) (3 marks)

83. What should parents let all family members take part in besides activities as appropriate for their age? (No more than 7 words) (2 marks)

84. What does the text mainly tell us? (No more than 7 words) (2 marks)