summer,love,stor

篇一：Love in that summer

Love in that summer

She was fond of Strauss, KFC, and Brazil Espresso. Dressed in decent grey professional skirt suit, she was busy working in a modernized office mansion. That was her life before meeting me. Ever since our dating all those have vanished.

It was in 1997 when I started my so-called "great business". She followed me wholeheartedly. That summer came early. Flowers dyed the town dazzlingly red. We stayed in the outskirts, in a small room of a condo known as an illegal

structure of this city. Wind blew through all the four walls into the room, then home of her and me.

In order to save money, we walked to our store downtown every day. Lunches were always simple like doggie food, worth no more than 1.5 yuan for each of us. We walked back home at the end of the day, so beat that all we wanted was collapse into bed. It seemed that we made it through one whole

year this way.

Those days were bitter. Business was my totem; love was her belief. Both supported us from

falling apart.

We walked home late one day. She sat at the bed edge, washing her feet in a bucket on the floor. I went to the landlord for boiled water to make instant noodle. When I got back carrying a thermos bottle, she fell back into the bed sound asleep, feet in water. She must have been extremely

exhausted. One of her hands was under her body. I heard her light snore.

I tiptoed to the bed and tried to flip her over so that she would be in a more comfortable

position. I stared at her face, which was a young and pretty one and yet so wearied and exhausted.

I saw one mosquito on this pretty face.

That summer my city was like a huge steamer box. We put off one day to another the plan to buy a mosquito net, just to save money. I knew

mosquitos were flying all about in our room, but I seemed not to be bothered. So exhausted when I got back each day, I doubted if I would wake up even though someone cut a piece of flesh off my body, let alone mosquito bites.

That mosquito stayed at her forehead, sipping her blood greedily. She was still sound asleep, not feeling anything. Perhaps she was in a sweet dream in which our business was turning better. There came an abrupt throb of my heart. I reached to wave my hand at the mosquito. But it was not at all scared. I wanted to bat it to death. I raised my hand up high, but it could not descend. I was afraid of waking her up — she was really worn out.

There lay a weak mosquito between her and me,

doing harm to her right now. I froze there, hand in the air. I did not know what to do. I was worried. Suddenly, I began to get deeply fed up with myself. I hated me.

On the night of that summer, I stood by her

side, feeling extremely guilty of her, of our love.

The mosquito finally flew away. I forgave it, but I could never forgive myself.

In the daytime I went by a peddler's stall and saw a pink mosquito net priced 16 yuan. That

amount could be spent on a lot of dealings at that time. I headed back home without buying it. After she fell asleep, I got out of bed, stood by her side, and waved away mosquitos with a hard paper board as a weapon. I was her temporary mosquito net all that night through. After a while she woke up to find what I was doing. She gazed at me, and ten minutes later tears flooded her face.

The next day saw a pink mosquito net in my room. We were both silent working together to fix it on our bed. In my mind I had presented the net as a gift to her. I did not tell her that it was a gift. I was feeling that it was like a rose in full bloom. It was my compensation to love. Then I realized that nothing could really make it up. It was her birthday that day.

Years went by. And I made 160,000 yuan, or precisely we made 160,000 yuan. We did a lot of shopping, but never a mosquito net any more. We did not need any mosquito net. We live in a very well decorated apartment, where no mosquitos could fly in.

Nevertheless, I always feel that all these money, and all my belongings are far less

important than the 16-yuan mosquito net, which was invaluable to her, to our love.

篇二：新牛津小学英语译林版六下Unit7 Summer Holiday plans Story time练习纸

Unit7 Summer holiday plans练习纸

班级： 姓名：

Think and write

My summer holiday plans

This summer, I will go to I will stay there for I will do many things there.

. I will have a wonderful summer holiday!

( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( (

A. and B. but C. so D. or

( speak a little Chinese, but he can’t speak any Japanese.

A. can B. may C. must D. need

(

A. clearly B. clean C. health D. warmly

( )12. They all know that it isn’t difficult

A. take care B. take care of C. to look after D. look after

( )13. Don’t

A. worry B. be worry C. worried D. get worry

(

A. spends B. pays C. uses D. costs

(

A. ought to B. ought not to C. will D. should

( )16. You shouldn’t give them

A. much too B. too much C. too many D. many too

( fine, we’ll grow the flowers.

A. is B. be C. will be D. is going to be

( –Yes, of course.

A. to how B. how C. to D. how to

( A. what B. how C. if D. why

( A. needn’t to take B. don’t need take C. don’t need to take D. needn’t taking

二、完形填空（10分）

Sam had a dog. Its name was Tod. It was very helpful, but it ate too much. So he didn’t like it, he wanted to it. He Tod and put it in a small boat. He rowed the boat to the of a big river. Just as he the poor animal into the river, the boat began to go down. the man and Tod into the river.

Tod was able to swim, Sam couldn’t. The dog bit the rope (绳子) and broke(破坏) it. It tried its best to swim to Sam. The man was saved, so he was very thankful for the dog and he didn’t want to kill the dog . From then on, he gave the dog as as it wanted.

( )21. A. sell B. buy C. beat D. kill

( )22. A. tied B. pulled C. pushed D. closed

( )23. A. front B. foot C. side D. middle

( )24. A. threw B. carried C. sent D. brought

( )25. A. Neither B. Nor C. Each D. Both

( )26. A. fell B. swam C. lost D. jumped

( )27. A. because B. though C. but D. when

( )28. A. kill B. save C. meet D. hit

( )29. A. no more B. any more C. no longer D. not more

( )30. A. little B. few C. many D. much

三、阅读理解（20分）

(A)

Dogs like living with people. They are very friendly. They can do many things for people.

Some dogs help people to look after sheep, other dogs help them to find the lost children.

And some of the dogs can help the blind (盲人).

There is a kind of dog. His name is Seeing Eye dog. Now we can see this kind of dog all over the world. They are working for the blind. The Seeing Eye dog is strong and easy to train(训练). He helps the blind to walk from place to place. Before a dog becomes a Seeing Eye dog, he must go to a training school for about three months. First, the dog has to learn to sit or stay when he hears the trainer’s call. In his next lesson, the dog learns to take his trainer(训练员) across busy streets. The dog has many things to learn. At the end of the training school, he must take tests(测试). When he passes(通过)the test, the Seeing Eye dog will do things by himself.

Now he can help the blind people. The new master may be a man, a woman, or even a child. It takes the dog and his blind master about a month to learn to work and live together.

( A. only in the country B. only in small cities C. all over the world D. only in America

( A. Help the blind people. B. Find the lost children. C. Look after sheep. D. Do anything.

( A. go to the street B. go to a middle school C. go to a training school D. go to an evening school

( A. when he hears the telephone call B. when he hears the doorbell

C. when he hears the trainer’s call D. when he saw the people

( )35. --How long will it take the dog and his blind master to learn to work and live together?

A. One year. B. About a month. C. Five weeks. D. Ten days.

根据表格选择最佳答案。

( )36. --What time does the program Chinese Mothers begin? A. 10:00 B.9:20. C.13:30. D.22:00.

( )37. --What type is the program Tokyo Love Story?

A. Sitcom. B. Sports Show. C. Soap Opera. D. Music.

(

A. Face to Face and Romantic Dream. B. Happy Family and China Music.

C. Chinese M

others and CTV Football Magazine. D. Chinese Mothers .and Happy

Family.

( )39. --Which program is Fashion Show? A. Romantic Dream B. News C. Face to Face D. China Sports.

( A. ATV B. BTV C. CTV D. CCTV

四、词形转换：用括号内所给词的正确形式填空（10分）

41. Does a bird have two 45. The 48. Cao Cong 49. I do everything 50. Goldfish swim with their 五、单词拼写：根据句意、首字母或中文提示完成单词（10分）

51. I can’t find my cat. Do you see it a

on the cage door with their beaks(喙)when they are hungry.

55. There is no milk in the bottle. It’s e拥有者) of these goldfish is a little girl.

57. It’s必要的) for us to learn English well.

58. Look! The dog is 追赶) a cat.

59. I like to keep a goldfish as a pet because it isn’t any 麻烦).

60. An elephant usually walks very 慢).

六、句型转换：根据要求转换下列各句，每空一词。（10分）

61. I don’t think he can swim across the Changjiang River. (改为同义句)

I don’t think he is swim across the Changjiang River. 对划线部分提问)

should you walk your dog? 对划线部分提问)

must we every day?

64. Walk the dog at 7 a.m..(改为否定句)

the dog at 7 a.m..

65. His dog is the cleverest of all. I don’t think so.(合并为一句 )

I 七、完成句子：根据汉语意思完成下列句子，每空一词(10分)

66. 她害怕蛇，因为蛇可能会咬她。 67. 大多数时间，她只想睡在我的膝盖上。 68. 夏天，你应该给你的孩子每天至少洗一次澡。 69. 扇尾金鱼和其它的金鱼不同。 70. 夏天不要把花放在阳光下。 八、书面表达（10分）

老师让你作一个演讲，题目是：My Cat。请你写一篇演讲稿，介绍一个你家的猫。

要求：

1. 通顺，结构清晰。

2. 应包括动物的外貌、性格、喜爱的食物以及其他一些特别的信息。

3. 80词左右。

Good morning, class,

Today, I would like to say something about Thank you!

参考答案 45. hunter

50. fins

55. empty 60. slowly 65. don’t; is

70. don’t; in 四、词形转换：用括号内所给词的正确形式填空（10分） 41. wings 42. speaker 43. mice 44. brushes 46. us 47. care 48. weighed 49. carefully 五、单词拼写：根据句意、首字母或中文提示完成单词（10分） 51. anywhere 52. knock 53. middle 54. feed 56. owner 57. necessary 58. chasing 59. trouble 六、句型转换：根据要求转换下列各句，每空一词。（10分） 61. able; to 62. How; often 63. What; do 64. Don’t; walk 七、完成句子：根据汉语意思完成下列句子，每空一词(10分) 66. afraid; bite 67. on; laps

68. should; once 69. different; from

篇三：江苏省泰兴市实验初级中学2014-2015学年八年级英语下学期第一次学情调查试题

江苏省泰兴市实验初级中学2014-2015学年八年级英语下学期第一

次学情调查试题

（本卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分）

第一部分 选择题(85分)

一、听力部分（共20小题；每小题1分，计20分）

A) 听下面10段对话。每段对话后有1个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。（每段对话读两遍）

1. What animal does Mike like best?

A

2. How is Lucy going to Xiamen?

B C

A B C

3. Where would Sam like to go?

A B C

4. What’ s the weather like?

A B C

5. Who runs fastest?

A. Lucy. B. Ann. C. Lily.

6. When will the supermarket close?

A. At 5:00. B. At 5:15. C. At 4:45.

7. What subjects will the boy work hard at next term?

A. English and Physics B. Maths and Geography C. History and English

8. What was the woman doing when the man saw her just now?

A. She was searching for some photos on the Internet.

B. She was discussing the project.

C. She was talking with Lucy.

9. Why did the man’s daughter go to London?

A. To study. B. To have a holiday. C. To visit her friends.

10. Where does the dialogue take place?

A. In a shoe shop. B. In a clothes shop. C. At a bookshop.

B) 听下面3段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。（每段对话或独白读两遍）

听第1段材料，回答第11～12小题。

11. What caused the fire?

A. Car accident. B. Stoves. C. Lightning.

12. When did the house catch fire?

A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening

C.

climbing the hill

14. A. drawing B. swimming C. drinking water

15. A. factories B. the museum C. a market 听第3段材料，回答第16～20小题。

16. What’s the relationship(关系) between the speaker and Kate?

A. Workmates. B. Classmates. C. Neighbors.

17. What does Kate look like?

A. She’s short and fat. B. She has a round face. C. She has a long nose.

18. What’s Kate?

A. A teacher. B. A worker. C. A doctor.

19. How does Kate usually go to work?

A. By bus. B. By train. C. By car.

20. How many days does she work every week?

A. 4 days. B. 5 days. C. 6 days.

二、单项选择 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)

21. Is _______ air pollution ________ serious problem now?

A. a, a B. /, a C. the, the D. the, /

22. — When did your parents __________?

— They ___________ for 20 years.

A. marry; got married B. get married; have got married

C. marry; have got married D. get married; have been married

23.— I don’t like my life in this school. I sometimes feel so_____ and helpless. — I don’t think so. You are never____ because all your classmates are ready to help you.

A. lonely; alone B. lonely; lonely C. alone; alone D. alone; lonely

24. —My father’s just come back from work, __________?

— __________. He is having a rest in the room.

A. hasn’t he; Yes, he has B. has he; No, he hasn’t

C. isn’t he; Yes, he is D. is he; No, he isn’t

25. A couple of years ________ since the earthquake took place in Wenchuan.

A. passed B. has past C. have passed D. has passed

26. —Have you finished drawing your picture , Tom?

—Certainly, Mum. I have drawn it . Can I go out for a walk now?

A. yet; yet B. already; already C. yet; already D. already; yet

27. — ___________ have you been away from your hometown, Janet?

— Since 5 years ago.

A. How many B. How long C. How much D. How often

28. — It must be exciting to the fireworks on the New Year’s Eve. — Of course it is. They are wonderful.

A. notice B. watch C. look at D. read

29. — How was your trip to the zoo?

— . I even took some photos with the panda.

A. Terrible B. Can’t be worse C. Poor thing D. Fantastic

30. — Were you very when you saw the parade coming towards you? — Of course. It was the most moment.

A. excited; excited B. exciting; excited

C. excited; exciting D. exciting; exciting

31. — What’s the best park in the city?

— Of course, the East Lake Park. I there last week, and I _______ there many times.

A. went; have gone B. have gone; have been

C. have been; have gone D. went; have been

32. —When did you the new computer?

—Well, I it for half a year.

A. have, have bought B. buy, have had

C. buy, have bought D. have, have had

33. People in Jiangyan __________ walk or ride bikes, but now they__________ taking the bus or driving cars.

A. used to; are used to B. were used to; used to

C. were used to; are used to D. used to; used to

34. When you visit Italy, you can go to and take photos there.

A. Mount Fuji B. the Tower Bridge

C. the Stature of Liberty D. the Leaning Tower of Pisa

35. — The beef in this restaurant tastes nice.

— You can’t find better beef in any other restaurant.

A. Why? B. I can’t agree. C. Are you sure? D. Exactly.

36. —We _______ keep quiet in the library.

—Yes, I agree with you. And we _________ bring our student cards every time.

A. must; mustn’t B. have to; mustn’t

C. must; don’t have to D. have to; don’t have to

37. — Would you mind me turning on the TV?

— ___________. Dad is sleeping.

A. Of course not B. Certainly C. You’d better not D. No, I wouldn’t

38. The Johnsons are planning to go to Australia __________ holiday, but they haven’t decided which city to go to _________ their holiday.

A. for; for B. on; on C. for; on D. on; for

39. — What do you think of the TV show Running Man?

— Wonderful! I think it is ______ an interesting TV show that______ many people

like watching it.

A. so; so B. such; so C. so; such D. such; such

40. Look! What a clean room! Who _______ it?

A. is cleaning B. cleaned C. has cleaned D. cleans

三、完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

Last summer we went on an exciting trip to Sarawak in Malaysia, a part of the island(岛) of Borneo (婆罗洲). Borneo is famous 41 its rainforest, which covers 427,500 square kilometers of the island. This rainforest is 130 million years old, making it one of the 42 rainforests in the world.

When we were in Sarawak, we were lucky enough to go hiking 43 the jungle(丛林). In the jungle we came across many wild 44 . Our favourite animals were orangutans (猩猩). We watched them jump 45 tree to tree. The graceful(优美的) and gentle animals made us feel even closer to 46 . The 47 told us many stories of fantastic spitting cobras (啐毒眼镜蛇). He said that they were more 48 of us than we were of them! Another interesting feature(特征) of Sarawak is that there are many tribes (部落), which still 49 in the rainforest today.

50 we visited one of these tribes, people there told us about their long history. We were really 51 in their stories and traditions. Besides, we also enjoyed their 52 , such as pansoh, which was chicken cooked in bamboo.

In Sarawak, there are also rivers and many different birds. 53 , we didn’t have time to visit Turtle Island. It’s a 54 place where you can swim with the turtles. This holiday has been a life-changing 55 that we will never forget.

41. A. in B. to C. for D. at

42. A. largest B. oldest C. longest D. widest

43. A. to B. on C. over D. through

44. A. plants B. animals C. flowers D. monkeys

45. A. from B. between C. under D. behind

46. A. trees B. life C. nature D. water

47. A. teacher B. driver C. farmer D. guide

48. A. like B. tired C. afraid D. worried

49. A. live B. work C. study D. hunt

50. A. If B. Why C. How D. When

51. A. bored B. surprised C. interested D. good

52. A. food B. clothes C. houses D. books

53. A. Luckily B. Sadly C. Happily D. Clearly

54. A. bad B. wonderful C. bright D. terrible

55. A. story B. place C. day D. experience

四、阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

篇四：2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语(浙江卷)

2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（浙江）

英 语 试 题

选择题部分（共80分）

第一部分：英语知识应用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节：单项填空（共20小题，每小题0.5分，满分10分）

从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。

1. ---I am going to Spain fort a holiday soon.

--- ______.

A. It?s my pleasure B. Never mind C. Leave it alone D. Good for you

2. The paper is due next month, and I am working seven days ______ week, often long into______night.

A. Aa; the B. the; 不填 C. a; a D. 不填；the

3. An average of just 18.75cm of rain fell last year, making ______ the driest year since California became a state in 1850.

A. each B. it C. this D. one

4. Joe is proud and ______, never admitting he is wrong and always looking for someone else to blame.

A. strict B. sympathetic C. stubborn D. sensitive

5. I don?t become a serious climber until the fifth grade, ______ I went up to rescue a kite that was stuck in the branches of a tree.

A. when B. where C. which D. why

6. We most prefer to say yes to the ______ of someone we know and like.

A. attempts B. requests C. doubts D. promises

7. Last week a tennis ball hit me on the head, but I tried to _______ the pain, believing that it would go away sooner or later.

A. share B. realize C. ignore D. cause

8. “Every time you eat a sweet, drink green tea.” This is _____ my mother used to tell me.

A. what B. how C. that D. whether

9. No matter how carefully you plan your finances, no one can _____ when the unexpected will happen.

A. prove B. imply C. demand D. predict

10. While staying in the village, James unselfishly shared whatever he had with the villagers without asking for anything ______ .

A. in return B. in common C. in turn D. in place

11. Sofia looked around at all the faces: she had the impression that she _____ most of the guests before.

A. has seen B. had seen C. saw D. would see

12. Facing up to your problem ____ running away from them is the best approach to working things out.

A. more than B. rather than C. along with D.or rather

13. The aim of education is to teach young people to think for themselves and not follow others ______ .

A. blindly B. unwillingly C. closely D. carefully

14. Annie Salmon, disabled, is attended throughout her school days by a nurse _______ to guard her.

A. to appoint B. appointing C. appointed D. having appointed

15. Cathy had quit her job when her son was born _______ she could stay home and raise her family.

A.now that B. as if C. only if D. so that

16. They were abroad during the months when we were carrying out the investigation, or they _____ to our help.

A. would have come B. could come C. have come D. had come

17. People won?t pay attention to you when they still have a lot of ideas of their own crying _______ expression.

A. from B. over C. with D. for

18. There?s no reason to be disappointed. ______, this could be rather amusing.

A. Above all B. As a result C. In addition D. As a matter of fact

19. How could you ______ such a fantastic job when you have been out of work for months.

A. turn off B. turn in C.turn down D. turn to

20. —I?d like a wake-up call at 7:00 a.m., please!

—OK, _______.

A. help yourself B. You will certainly make it

C. just do what you like D. I?ll make sure you get one

第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—40各题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。

I had worried myself sick over Simon?s mother coming to see me.I was a new honest account of the students? work. In Simon?s case, the grades were awfully low. He couldn?t read his own handwriting. he was a bright student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult So when Simon?s mother entered the room, my palms(手掌心) were sweating. I was for her lisses on both my cheeks. “I came to thank you,” she said, surprising me beyond speech. me, he had began to make friends, and for the first time in his twelve years, he had a friend?s house. She wanted to tell me how grateful she was for the 培养) in her son. She kissed me again and left.

I sat, stunned (惊呆), for about half an hour, what had just happened. How did I make such a life-changing difference to that boy without knowing it? What I finally came to was one day, several months before, when some students were reports in the front of the class, Jeanne spoke , and to encourage her to raise her voice, L had sai, “Speak up. Simon?s the expert on this. He is the one you have to convince, and he can?t hear you in the of the room.” That was it. From that day on, Simon had sat up straighter, paid more attention, more, and became happy. And it was all because he be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed was the one who took the last seat that day.

It lesson over the years of my teaching career, and I?m thankful that it came and positively. A small kindness can indeed make a difference.

21. A. cleaner B. reporter C. monitor D. teacher

22. A. Or B. And C. But D. So

23. A. courage B. abilities C. feelings D. dream

24. A. desperate B. responsible C. unprepared D. unsuitable

25. A. Because of B. In spite of C. Apart from D.As for

26. A. loved B. envied C. pleased D. criticized

27. A. gradually B. constantly C. recently D. obviously

28. A. self-respect B. self-doubt C. self-pity D. self-defence

29. A. imagining B. observing C. wondering D. regretting

30. A. also B. even C. always D. still

31. A. expect B. remember C. believe D. accept

32. A. writing B. reviewing C. editing D. giving

33. A. quietly B. repeatedly C. quickly D. firmly

34. A. lucky B. lonely C. only D. likely

35. A. entrance B. middle C. front D. back

36. A. slept B. smiled C. shouted D. quarreled

37. A. intended B. pretended C. refused D. happened

38. A. change B. praise C. thanks D. visits

39. A. difficult B. painful C. valuable D. enjoyable

40. A. early B. slowly C. frequently D. occasionally

第二部分 阅读理解（第一节20小题，第二节5小题，满分50分）

第一节：阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。

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Wealth starts with a goal saving a dollar at a time. Call it the piggy bank strategy(策略). There are lessons in that time-honored coin-saving container.

Any huge task seems easier when reduced to baby steps. I f you wished to climb a 12,000-foot mountain, and could do it a day at a time, you would only have to climb 33 feet daily to reach the top in a year. If you want to take a really nice trip in 10 years for a special occasion, to collect the $15,000 cost, you have to save $3.93 a day. If you drop that into a piggy bank and then once a year put $1,434 in a savings account at 1% interest rate after-tax, you will have your trip money.

When I was a child, my parents gave me a piggy bank to teach me that, if I wanted something, I should save money to buy it. We associate piggy banks with children, but in many countries, the little containers are also popular with adults. Europeans see a piggy bank as a sign of good fortune and wealth. Around the world, many believe a gift of a piggy bank on New Year?s Day brings good luck and financial success. Ah, but you have to put in it.

Why is a pig used as a symbol of saving? Why not an elephant bank, which is bigger and holds more coins? In the Middle Ages, before modern banking and credit instruments, people saved money at home, a few coins at a time dropped into a jar or dish. Potters(制陶工) made these inexpensive containers from an orange-colored clay(黏土) called “pygg,” and folks saved coins in pygg jars.The Middle English word for pig was “pigge”. While the Saxons pronounced pygg, referring to the clay, as “pug”, eventually the two words changed into the same pronunciation, sounding the “i” as in pig or piggy. As the word became less associated with the orange clay and more with the animal, a clever potter fashioned a pygg jar in the shape of a pig, delighting children and adults. The piggy bank was born.

Originally you had to break the bank to get to the money, bringing in a sense of seriousness into

savings. While piggy banks teach children the wisdom of saving, adults often need to relearn childhood lessons. Think about the things in life that require large amounts of money--- college education, weddings, cars, medical care, starting a business, buying a home, and fun stuff like great trips. So when you have money, take off the top 10%, put it aside, save and invest wisely.

41. What is the piggy bank strategy?

A. Paying 1% income tax at a time.

B. Setting a goal before making a travel plan.

C. Aiming high even when doing small things.

D. Putting aside a little money regularly for future use.

42. Why did the writer?s parents give him a piggy bank as a gift?

A. To delight him with the latest fashion. B. To encourage him to climb mountains.

C. To help him form the habit of saving. D. To teach him English pronunciation.

43. What does then underlined word “something”(Paragraph 3) most probably refer to?

A. Money B. Gifts

C. Financial success D. Good luck

44. The piggy ban originally was _________.

A. a potter?s instrument B. a cheap clay container

C. an animal-shaped dish D. a pig-like toy for children

45. The last paragraph talks about ________.

A. the seriousness of educating children B. the enjoyment of taking a great trip

C. the importance of managing money D. the difficulty of starting a business

B

Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries.

In Brazil

Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hours—there?s no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls.

In Singapore

Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determines both people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.

In the United Arab Emirates

In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and

down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided. When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is always set out or presented.

In Switzerland

The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others? time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.

46. The passage is mainly about ________.

A. communication types B. the workplace atmosphere

C. customs and social manners D. living conditions and standards

47. Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?

A. They put efficiency in the first place.

B. They dislike face-to-face communication.

C. They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.

D. They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.

48. In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?

A. When greeting seniors. B. When meeting the host alone.

C. When attending a presentation. D.When dining with business partners.

49. In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?

A. In Brazil. B. In Singapore.

C. In the United Arab Emirate. D. In Switzerland.

C

Last summer, two nineteenth-century cottages were rescued from remote farm fields in Montana, to be moved to an Art Deco building in San Francisco. The houses were made of wood. These cottages once housed early settlers as they worked the dry Montana soil; now they hold Twitter engineers.

The cottages could be an example of the industry? s odd love affair with “low technology,” a concept associated with the natural world, and with old-school craftsmanship (手艺) that exists long before the Internet era. Low technology is not virtual (虚拟的) —so, to take advantage of it, Internet companies have had to get creative. The rescued wood cottages, fitted by hand in the late eighteen-hundreds, are an obvious example, but Twitter?s designs lie on the extreme end. Other companies are using a broader interpretation (阐释) of low technology that focuses on nature.

Amazon is building three glass spheres filled with trees, so that employees can “work and socialize in a more natural, park-like setting.” At Google?s office, an entire floor is carpeted in glass. Facebook?s second Menlo Park campus will have a rooftop park with a walking trail.

Olle Lundberg, the founder of Lundberg Design, has worked with many tech companies over the years. “We have lost the connection to the maker in our lives, and our tech engineers are the ones who feel impoverished (贫乏的) , because they?re surrounded by the digital world,” he says. “They?re looking for a way to regain their individual identity, and we?ve found that introducing real crafts is one way to do

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