Everybody in this world is different from one another. But do you know that understanding differences can help you better manage your money?
As we grow up, we gradually（渐渐地）develop a set of our own values or beliefs. These are influenced by society, our family, the education we receive and so on. Once this value system is set up, it’s not easy to change later in life. Financial experts（财务专家）say that everyone also has their own belief of how to manage their finances. This is the part of our value system and it has a great influence on the way we look after our money. According to our different values, experts put us in three categories（类别）. They are: the ant, the cricket（蟋蟀）and the snail（蜗牛）.
The ant—work first
Just like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store food for winter, these people don’t care about enjoying the moment. They work very hard and save money they make so that they can enjoy life when they get old. The ant loves to save.
The cricket—fun first
The cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesn’t think too much about the future. They even borrow money when they really want something. Many young people now belong to this group. These people have little savings. When they get old, they might have problems. They should learn to save and buy insurance（保险）.
The snail—living under pressure
The snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves. They take big long-term loans（借款）from the bank in order to buy things such as big houses. They are happy to take big loans even though they are not sure if they can afford it. This can cause problems in the future. They should plan more carefully.
1.The meaning of the underlined words “value system” in this passage is .
A.belief of how to manage our finances B.the way we look after our money
C.something that will not change later in life D.a set of our own values or beliefs
2.The ant refers to people who .
A.work very hard in summer in order to store food for winter
B.can make more money if they work harder
C.save money they make for their later life when they get old
D.only care about enjoying the moment by working very hard
3.Why do the crickets borrow money?
A.Because they would like to enjoy everything now. B.Because they are young.
C.Because they think they have no future. D.Because they want to buy insurance.
4.The writer’s purpose in writing the passage is to .
A.make fun of the three kinds of silly people
B.make us understand the differences and manage our money better
C.make us understand we should spend our own money
D.tell us that we are the same as animals
Do your parents ever try to limit how much soda（苏打）you drink? They say drinking too much isn’t good for you, right? Now, in New York, Mayor Michael Bloomberg also limits how much soda you can have—and it is not only for you but also for adults!
Starting in March, 2013, places like movie theaters, restaurants and sports centers, can’t sell sodas larger than 473 ml. Sellers who break the ban（禁令）will face a $200 fine. But you can still get whatever size you want at supermarkets.
Mayor Bloomberg says it will help people keep healthy. In New York, more than half of adults and nearly 40% of the children are overweight or obese（肥胖的）. Obesity kills thousands of New Yorkers every year and the city spends as much as $4 billion a year on medical care for overweight and obese people.
New York has a population of about 8 million. Of course it’s impossible for all New Yorkers to agree on the ban. There are different opinions（意见）. Keith Aiken believes the ban can help fight teen obesity. “Clearly, soda causes teen obesity. We have to do something,” he says. Chuck Kallenbach doesn’t think the ban can work. He says, “I can’t buy a large cup of soda, but I can buy two small cups.” Michael Tansini says, “Whatever size cup I want is my own business. No one should limit it!”
1.This passage is mainly written for .
A.teenagers B.adults C.teachers D.sellers
2.Where can one get sodas larger than 473 ml in New York after March, 2013?
A.At movie theaters. B.At restaurants.
C.At sports centers. D.At supermarkets.
3.Who are against the ban?
A.Michael Bloomberg and Chuck Kallenbach. B.Michael Bloomberg and Keith Aiken.
C.Chuck Kallenbach and Michael Tansini. D.Keith Aiken and Michael Tansini.
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.New York is a city with about 80,000,000 people.
B.Over half of the children are overweight or obese in New York.
C.Nearly 40% of the New Yorkers are against the large-size soda ban.
D.Thousands of New Yorkers lost their lives every year because of obesity.
One day while driving from my home to work, I noticed a car in front of me had a wobbly(不稳定的)wheel. It was clear that the wheel had been changed recently and had not been fixed correctly. On a slow road this would not show much of a problem but 1 knew a highway was coming soon. There the traffic would move much faster and the driver would be in danger 25 the wheel could come off at that speed.
I was driving a large jeep at the time and the car in front was a small one driven by a young lady on her own. So as I tried to flash (闪) my lights and wave her to pull over, I was worried that she wouldn't pull over on the road side when she found in her mirror a single man chasing(追)her down in a jeep and waving for her to pull over.
Thankfully she trusted more in the good nature of people and pulled over where I could explain the problem. She said the wheel was changed only the night before and that she would pull into the nearest garage (修车间) where the repairman had tools to fix the wheel correctly.
My belief is that the act of kindness was hers but not mine. How so? Well, it was she who chose to believe in the possibility that people are good over the belief that bad things would come from being waved over to the side of the road by strangers.
I am glad I was able to wave her down in time and so a serious accident might have been avoided. But I am even happier that she believed in a stranger
1.The writer worried about the lady because_____.
A.she was driving a second-hand car B.a traffic accident might happen to her
C.a single man was chasing her down D.she drove faster than any other car
2.Why did the lady pull over on the road side?
A.Because she found something wrong. B.Because she thought the road wasn't safe.
C.Because the writer shouted at her D.Because the writer gave her some signs.
3.The first paragraph mainly tells us that_____.
A.the writer often went to work by car B.the lady was too poor to buy a new car
C.something was wrong with the lady's car D.accidents usually happen on that road
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A.Trusting in the Kindness of Strangers B.A Wobbly Whee of a Car
C.A Lady Who Was Saved D.An Accident That Didn't Happen
May is National Bike Month. a month-long event trying to get couch potatoes outside, cars off the roads and subway trains empty. It encourages everyone to get back onto their bicycles to enjoy riding a bike an often as they can during the month (and hopefully longer). May in the beginning summer and warm weather, so why not start right away and enjoy sunshine!
Ride Out to Protect the Environment
Bike month helps everyone make their efforts to improve theenvironment. If you’rebiking to school, you are helping bring down the air pollution. It is the most common form of pollution andby getting your family to stop driving and start riding a bike, you can do your part in improving the air quality.
Count Down Those Calories
Cycling isn’t just good for theenvironment; it’s good for you too. Riding a bicycle burns calories and helps keep you healthy. It not only improves your physical health, but also your mental state of mind. It can really help you be a happier person.
Share the Sunny Summer
So get into that shed, and take out your old bike. Paint the bike blue. Put on a nice coat. Load up a number of songs. Invite a group of friends to get on the bikes and ride this May! Be a fun-in- the-sun child! Enjoy yourself!
1.The second paragraph mainly tells us that riding bicycles .
A.improves our physical health
B.does good to the environment
C.changes our mental slates of mind
D.helps us enjoy the sunny spring
2.You’re likely to read the article in the section of a magazine.
A.history B.geography
C.sports D.food
3.The writer writes the article to .
A.advise people to lose more weight
B.ask people to repair and paint the old bikes
C.preventpeople from staying at home watching TV
D.makepeople realize the advantages of riding bicycles
元旦假期即将来临，大家在欢度假期的同时也会出现生活不规律，暴饮暴食的情况。请同学们根据所学知识和表格要求合理规划好你自己的假期生活。
1.合理的起床和睡觉时间 | |
2.假期的健康活动 | 1.合理的运动安排 |
2.和家人一起如何庆祝新年第一天 | |
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3. 合理的三餐饮食安排及原因 |
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Happy New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day holiday is coming soon! Do you get ready for a happy New Year’s Day?
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Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is famous for its festival. There are twelve f1. around the year. People c2. half of them during the months of July and August. Thousands of people from different places t3.to the city to enjoy these festivals. Here are some of them you can enjoy in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh International Festival
The first Edinburgh International Festival was planned d4. World War II for artists to talk with each other to find hope. Later, actors, musicians, dancers and singers a5. the world came here to give shows.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe (爱丁堡艺穗节)
This is o6.of the largest art festival in the world. There are thousands of s7.across the city. Anyone can perform ( 表 演 ) in the festival and many artists take part in it. At the festival, you can go to the Royal Mile to w8.different shows for free.
Edinburgh International Book Festival
It began in 1983. It is the largest book festival in the world. It is held every year in Charlotte Square Gardens in the center of Edinburgh. There are more than 700 event for kids and adults who love b9.. You can meet many writers, and talk to them. Kids also like it b10.they can listen to stories and watch artists draw pictures of the stories.
