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Money can make you happy only if you spend it in a clever way .
To start with ,1.(buy) a new car makes you happy.However,you’ll “lose”
this happy feeling when the car2.(get)old.But if you are made to spend a week traveling,it’s more possible that you’ll have the great experiences and the good feeling for a long time .A new study has3.(find)that spending money on experiences rather than material things makes people happier.
For material things ,it’s possible that you don’t leave 4.any little thing .If you buy a nice pen ,and someone else buys one with less money ,it’s possible that you may be unhappy that you spend so much money .It lets you down a lot.Oppositely, when it comes to experiences like5.(go)on a trip ,you won’t think like that .If the trip can be nice ,you’ll happily pay for it even though 6.(it) price may be very high. And the more ofen you go on trips,the7.(happy)you’ll be.
Material things can be compared more easily.If you buy an Ipad and then see a more suitable one. you may regret buying the first one.And 8. will drive you mad as well ,9.,if you just have a dinner at a good restaurant and then learn about a better one ,you’ll not regret the first meal.
It’s normal that material things can cause jealousy(嫉妒).For example ,you buy a new toy and find that your friend has a better one ,it may make you feel 10.(comfortable).Instead, if you just travel to a beautiful place ,no matter where your friends have gone,it won’t make the memory of your trip less pleasant.
The Water City of Venice
In 1980s, I went to Italy for business. One day, I sat with my friend in a well-known coffee shop in neighboring town of Venice (威尼斯), Italy, the city of lights and__________.
As we enjoyed our coffee, a young man__________ glasses entered and sat at an empty table beside us. He called the waiter and placed his order saying, “Two cups of coffee, one of them there__________ the wall. ”
We heard this order with interest and found that he __________ with one cup of coffee but he paid for two.
When he left, the waiter_________ a piece of paper on the wall saying “A Cup of Coffee”.
While we were still there. __________ middle aged men entered and ordered three cups of coffee. two on the table and one on the wall. They had two cups of coffee but _______________________three and left. This time also, the waiter did the same. He put a piece of paper on the wall saying, “A Cup of Coffee. ”
It was ________ and perplexing (困惑) for us. We finished our coffee, paid the bill and left.
After a few days, we had a chance _________ this coffee shop again. While we were enjoying our coffee, a man ________ dresses entered. As he seats himself, he _______________ the wall and said, “One cup of coffee from the wall.”
The waiter served coffee to this man with the customary(惯常的) respect. The man had his coffee and left _________ paying.
We were amazed to watch all this, as the waiter________a piece of paper from the wall and throw it into the rubbish bin.
Now it was no________for us—the matter was very clear. The inhabitants(居民) of this town showed great respect for the poor, then it________our eyes well up in tears.
Many years later, when I went to Venice for business again, I did the same thing as my appreciation to this beautiful world.
1.A. food B. noodles C. water D. coffee
2.A. wearing B. putting on C. wore D. put on
3.A. in B. besides C. next to D. on
4.A. served B. was served C. was serving D. would serve
5.A. put B. took C. got D. saw
6.A. two another B. other two C. more two D. two other
7.A. didn’t spend B. spent C. didn’t pay for D. paid for
8.
A. strange something B. something strange
C. funny something D. something funny
9.A. to arrive B. reached C. to go to D. got to
10.A. richly B. seriously C. poorly D. pretty
11.A. looked through B. looked at C. looked over D. looked up
12.A. with B. for C. without D. by
13.A. took off B. took on C. took after D. took back
14.A. choice B. surprise C. excitement D. sadness
15.A. hurt B. got C. made D. stood
1.Countries like France, Brazil and even Japan have their own hip-hop culture. But where did this strange speaking-singing style come from? Many centuries ago, in West Africa, traditional storytellers played musical instruments while they were telling stories. When this tradition travelled from West Africa to the USA, it developed into different musical styles. For example, blues and jazz.2.And in the 1970s, there were many poor areas in New York. There wasn’t any money for music lessons in schools, so kids made their own music. Teenagers Afrika and DJ Here played their records outside in the streets. Everybody joined in. MCs had rapping（说唱） competitions. Every week, there were talented new dancers, new DJs and new MCs. Hip-hop culture was born.
3.It was 1980. I was at a party in New York. There was a young DJ at the party. He was playing records. While he was putting a record on, a kid picked up a microphone（话筒） and begantapping. Some other kids were break-dancing to the music. It was loud and boring, and I
hated it. I preferred jazz.
4.Today’s successful American artists like Missy and her friend Tim heard it on the radio when they were growing up.
The last time I heard hip-hop, I was in West Africa.5.I was going to interview a traditional storyteller when I met a young hip-hop artist, He told me there are hundreds of rap groups in Africa today. We live on a hip-hop planet.
A. I remember the first time I heard hip-hop.
B. You can find hip-hop everywhere you go.
C. I was writing a book about African-Americans.
D. Many Americans gave music lessons to poor children.
E. These styles all started in poor African-American areas.
F. During the 1980s, hip-hop became popular all over the USA.
G. Some people don’t like hip-hop because of its spoken words.
A. I remember the first time I heard hip-hop.
B. You can find hip-hop everywhere you go.
C. I was writing a book about African-Americans.
D. Many Americans gave music lessons to poor children.
E. These styles all started in poor African-American areas.
F. During the 1980s, hip-hop became popular all over the USA.
G. Some people don’t like hip-hop because of its spoken words.
Making a good job choice is almost as good as choosing a good life. So, choosing a job is one of the most important decisions to make in life.
For my job, there are three important things that I will consider:
The first one － that I must work in an area I like － is most important to me. Someone once said if you find a job that you enjoy, then you won't have to work another day. I would like to work in an area where I can be more creative. I would like to be the most valuable member there. All this is possible only if I like what I do.
The second one is that the area of my work must lead me to solve some new and hard problems. I would like to stay in the same area for a long time. In order for this to happen, the work must provide enough problems. More than just working to live, I enjoy making a difference and trying my best for the whole progress. I would also like to be well remunerated for my hard work, so I can lead a comfortable life with this hard-won money. Then I can provide the best for my family.
The third important thing is that I would like to work in an area that would help other people. The work in my mind is in fields such as the army, training or management. In such areas, I can help to develop the abilities of others and bring out their best. It would be a most satisfying job to help young people to become the best that they can be. When I become old, I would like to look back with a great sense of satisfaction that thousands of people have become better persons through my work.
I accept the idea that no one should make a choice of a job suddenly or quickly. He should decide what he wants to be in the long run. Then, he should decide how he works towards it. He should study the proper courses, read the books and speak to knowledgeable persons in that field before making a job choice. A good choice will most probably lead to a better life.
1.According to the passage, a good job choice probably makes people __________.
A. solve fewer problems B. choose a good life
C. be good family members D. provide hard things
2.The underlined word "remunerated" in the passage means" ________"
A. trained B. praised C. accepted D. paid
3.The writer wants to tell us that everyone should ______
A. become a knowledgeable person
B. join the army to become a better person
C. make preparations to find a satisfying job
D. help young people to choose an interesting job
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A. My Job Choice B. My Favorite Job
C. My Comfortable Life D. My Sense of Satisfaction
next to Dandy's Store and Cleo's Cafe ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ The Super Shopping Center is proud to hold the Super International Crafts Market. The market owns hand-crafted products from all over the world. Come to learn about other cultures and see beautiful things from different countries! A part of the sales will be given to the International Children's Fund (ICF). Some of the interesting products include: | |
Beaded bracelets (圆珠手链) from Africa Do you love bracelets? Here you can find bracelets made from special wooden beads, and no two pieces are the same! Each bracelet looks expensive, but costs only $20. What is more, if you buy two, you can get a card for a free drink at Cleo's Cafe! | Silk handbags from Thailand These colorful bags are beautiful and useful! You can use them every day. Each bag is as much as $150. If you buy more than one, they will be 10% cheaper for you. |
Fantastic! We will have introductions about the different countries, as well as a lucky draw (M!) for a free trip to one of the special countries in the market! You can also taste foods from the different countries at our International Foods Stand. Visit the International Crafts Market and learn about different cultures. Buy beautiful, interesting things and support the International Children's Fund! |
1.The passage above is probably _________.
A. a piece of news B. a visitor's letter
C. a shopping guide D. a trip introduction
2.The Super International Crafts Market is _________.
A. next to Cleo's Cafe B. next to 12 Shopping Road
C. on 1/F, Dandy's Store D. on 2/F, Super Shopping Center
3.People can _________ in the market.
A. learn about different cultures B. visit the International Children's Fund
C. sell their own hand-crafted products D. see beautiful things mostly from ssKowloon
4.Which is right according to the passage?
A. Two bracelets cost $20. B. The bracelets look the same.
C. Each bag costs only $135. D. The handbags are colorful.
One day after school, I went to the teacher's office to see my teacher, but nobody was there. As I was about to leave, I noticed a piece of paper on the floor. I picked it up and saw the words "FINAL-TERM EXAMINATION" at the top. I put the paper into my school bag secretly and ran out of the room.
After I came back home, I took out the paper quickly. It was the exam paper of my worst subject, History. I felt excited. My heart beat fast. I took out my History book and started working on the answer. I had never answered any questions so seriously.
On the day of the History exam, I went into the exam hall confidently. When the paper was sent to me, I dreamt of getting the highest mark in the whole grade and could not help smiling. "My History teacher always encouraged me to work hard and get better grades, but I let him down time and time again. This time I will give him a big surprise," I thought.
When the teacher said we could start, I turned the paper over. To my surprise, all the questions were different. Later I felt nervous. In the end, I almost left the paper undone. After the exam. I ran to the toilet, took out the paper and carefully read it from the top. Oh! It was last year's exam paper. I read all the questions but I hadn't read the date.
This is a lesson in which I know I have to put my feet on the ground. I regretted doing such a silly thing. After that, I told my teacher the truth and I promised to be honest. From then on, I worked harder than ever
1.The writer always _________ in his History exams.
A. got high marks B. did silly things
C. let his teacher down D. left the paper undone
2.The writer felt _________ when he first saw all the questions were different.
A. surprised B. excited C. nervous D. crazy
3.When did the writer know it was last year's exam paper?
A. Before he read all the questions. B. As soon as he returned home.
C. Until he went into the teacher's office. D. After he read the paper in the toilet.
4.What might the writer write in his diary?
A. I'm glad that I did very well in the exam. I gave my teacher...
B. After the exam, my teacher asked me to go to his office. My heart...
C. When I turned over the paper, I couldn't help smiling. My teacher...
D. I'm truly sorry for what I did. Everyone should be honest. I'll ...
