I’ve no idea how much work it is to be _____ ...

I’ve no idea how much work it is to be _____ a World Expo but I’m sure they’ve done a lot.

A. in favor of        B. in response to       C. on behalf of         D. in charge of

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It is from May 1 to October 31, 2010 _____ the World Expo 2010 will be held, _____ is a great event for the Chinese people.

A. when; that      B. that; when      C. which; when      D. that; which

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_________several times, but Mary still has no idea of how to do it properly.

A. Being shown               B. Having shown              C. Having been shown  D. I’ve shown her

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At that time I had no idea ________ I could hand it to him without being seen.

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How does the man feel about his driving to work?

A. It takes him too much time.

B. The distance is a little long.

C. He feels that it’s not bad.

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Now, the world’s focus is all on Shanghai ______ the 2010 world Expo is to be held.

A. when           B. whose        C. where          D. that

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World Expo 2010 Shanghai China is to be staged in Shanghai from May1 to October 31, 2010. If you plan to visit the Shanghai Expo this summer, China Pavilion is a must-see area for you.

China Pavilion, which is called Oriental Crown（东方之冠）, is located at the center of the Expo site. Standing 63 meters tall, the China Pavilion takes the shape of an emperor’s crown, with the upper layers larger than the lower ones. Covering 160,000 square meters in floor space, the pavilion consists of a national hall and a regional hall. Construction on the China Pavilion began on December 18, 2007. The design of the China Pavilion was picked from a total of 344 designs put forward by Chinese from around the world. The pavilion possesses both traditional and modern features, which helps develop the theme of the 2010 Expo: “ Better City, Better Life”. For example, it is red in appearance, which contains the elements of traditional Chinese culture, and it is green indoors, with the use of energy-saving techniques. The Shanghai World Expo is expected to attract 70 million visitors from across the globe. It is estimated that 400,000 people will visit the Expo and its 140 pavilions every day during the period, but the China Pavilion is only able to receive about one tenth of the total. How to accommodate so many people in the pavilion remains a tough task. Luckily, the China Pavilion is built as a permanent landmark.

During the Expo, the main structure will be used for an exhibition based on the theme of “ Chinese wisdom in urban development” by explaining the values of harmony, nature and spirit. The three-story pavilion has three sections. The top floor’s “Footprint of the East” will show some of the changes in Chinese cities. There, you can see a film which shows how Chinese cities have changed, especially in the past 30 years. According to Lu Chuan, director of the film, the scenery is like something from Lord of the Rings. On the second floor, “Journey of Wisdom” will explain China’s four great inventions. And the ground’s “Blossoming City” will display scenes from cities of the future.

1.Which of the following words can be used to describe the China Pavilion?

A. Tiny                         B. Round

C. Exotic（异国情调的）         D. Environmentally-friendly

2.From the passage, we can infer that _____.

A. China Pavilion will be pulled down after the World Expo 2010 is over

B. China Pavilion will probably continue to be open to visitors after the Expo is over

C. you can continue to visit the other pavilions after the Expo is over

D. some foreign friends took part in the designs of the China Pavilion

3. On the second floor, you can _________.

A. enjoy a film about the changes of cities in China

B. learn what Shanghai looked like in the 1920s

C. find out how paper was invented

D. see how Chinese cities will look like in the future

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'There's no place like home. 'This English saying has much truth in it：the best place to be is surrounded by our treasured possessions and our loved ones and with a roof over our head. And for many young adults, it's the only affordable place to stay; somewhere where they can receive first-class service from mum and dad. But this comes at a price!

In some countries, it's quite traditional for people in their late teens and early 20s to live at home with their parents, but in other places, flying the nest to start their own independent life is very desirable. But there's been a growing trend, in the UK at least, for young people to return home to live-or not to leave home at all.

A survey by a price comparison website found that 18% of adult children in the UK said they were moving back home because of debt, compared with 8% last year. More young people had lost their jobs, and others couldn't afford their rent compared with the previous year. So, it's easy to see why they're increasingly becoming home birds.

The BBC's Lucy Hooker explains that many returning adult children enjoy home comforts. But for the 'hoteliers', that's mum and dad, the survey found the average cost to them has gone up sharply, and that they are sacrificing luxuries and holidays to look after their 'big kids'. Emma Craig from Money supermarket says " they're trying to look after their children more. If your child comes home and you see them struggling financially, you feel more awkward asking them for rent or to contribute. It tugs on your heartstrings more. "

With parents splashing out around ￡1, 886 on takeaway food, buying new furniture and upgrading their Wi-Fi for the benefit of their offspring, it's easy for the returning children to put their feet up and make themselves at home. That's before they learn a home truth-that one day it might be their own kids who'll be checking into the hotel of mum and dad!

1.Which proverb might present the young British's living conditions?　 ______

A.A lazy youth, an awful age.

B.East or west, home is best.

C.Two heads are better than one.

D.Nothing comes wrong to a hungry man.

2.Which might be the reason for the increase of home birds?　 ______

A.The popularity of living independently.

B.Looking after their old parents.

C.The increase of unemployment rate.

D.Their parents' financial offer.

3.What's Emma Craig's attitude towards home birds? ______

A.Doubtful.  B.Uncertain.

C.Objective.  D.Understandable.

4.What is the last paragraph mainly about? ______

A.Returning to live with parents comes at a price.

B.Parents are willing to receive their returning children.

C.Flying the net is becoming popular at present.

D.Home birds take it for granted to live with their parents.

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There's no place like home. 'This English saying has much truth in it: the best place to be is surrounded by our treasured possessions and our loved ones and with a roof over our head. And for many young adults, it's the only affordable place to stay; somewhere where they can receive first-class service from mum and dad. But this comes at a price!

According to the UKS Office for National Statistics, about a quarter of young adults aged 20-34 live at home, and that figure has been growing. A survey found that 18% of adult children in the UK said they were moving back home because of debt, compared with 8% last year. More young people had lost their jobs, and others couldn’t afford their rent compared with the previous year. So, it's easy to see why they're increasingly becoming home birds.

The BBC’s Lucy Hooker explains that many returning adult children enjoy home comforts. These include cooked meals, a full fridge and cleaning, as well as their bills being covered by what is commonly called ‘The hotel of mum and dad’. But for the ‘hoteliers’, that's mum and dad, the survey found the average cost to them has gone up sharply, and that they are sacrificing luxuries and holidays to look after their ‘big kids’ Emma Craig from MoneySuper market says, “They’re trying to look after their children more. If your child comes home and you see them struggling financially, you feel more awkward asking them for rent or to contribute. It tugs on your heartstrings more.”

With parents spending around € 1, 886 on takeaway food, buying new furniture and upgrading their Wi-Fi for the benefit of their offspring, it's easy for the returning children to put their feet up and make themselves at home. That’s before they learn a home truth that one day it might be their own kids who'll be checking into the hotel of mum and dad!

1.Why did the author mention the saying in Paragraph 1?

A.To explain a proverb B.To analyze a survey

C.To solve a problem D.To note a phenomenon

2.What is the main reason for the increase of ‘home birds’?

A.The desire for family's concern B.The difficulty in job hunting

C.The pressure of money shortage D.The duty to take care of parents

3.What can we learn about the parents of those ‘home birds’?

A.They are enjoying family members' company.

B.They are spending less money on luxuries.

C.They are charging their kids for accommodations.

D.They are complaining about the poor Wi-Fi.

4.Which can replace the underlined phrase “a home truth” in Paragraph 4?

A.a hidden secret B.a private message

C.an unpleasant fact D.an extra information

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“There’s no place like home.” This English saying has much truth in it: the best place to be is surrounded by our treasured possessions and our loved ones and with a roof over our head. And for many young adults, it’s the only affordable place to stay; some place where they can receive first- class service from mum and dad. But this comes at a price!

In some countries, it’s quite traditional for people in their late teens and early 20s to live at home with their parents, but in other places, flying away the nest to start their own independent life is very desirable. But there’s been a growing trend, in the UK at least, for young people to return home to live —or not to leave home at all.

According to the UK’s Office for National Statistics, about a quarter of young adults aged 20-34 live at home, and that figure has been growing. A survey by a price comparison website found that 18% of adult children in the UK said they were moving back home because of debt, compared with 8% last year. More young people had lost their jobs, and others couldn't afford their rent compared with the previous year. So, it’s easy to see why they’re increasingly becoming home birds.

The BBC’s Lucy Hooker explains that many returning adult children enjoy home comforts. These include cooked meals, a full fridge and cleaning, as well as their bills being covered by what is commonly called “the hotel of mum and dad”. But for the “hoteliers”, that’s mum and dad, the survey found the average cost to them has gone up sharply, and that they are sacrificing luxuries and holidays to look after their “big kids”. Emma Craig from Moneysupermarket says “they’re trying to look after their children more. If your child comes home and you see them struggling financially, you feel more awkward asking them for rent or lo contribute.

With parents splashing out（花费）around ￡l,886 on takeaway food, buying new furniture and upgrading their Wi-Fi for the benefit of their children, it’s easy for the returning children to put their feet up and make themselves at home. That's before they learn a home truth that one day it might be their own kids who'll be checking into the hotel of mum and dad!

1.Which of the following statements is true according to the text?

A.The main reason for their moving back home lies in parents' service.

B.Different countries have different traditions.

C.More and more young people live with parents in the UK.

D.Young people desire to live independently in all countries.

2.Why do more young people choose to stay at home?

A.They are struggling financially.

B.They want to keep their parents company.

C.They can't afford to buy their own house.

D.They want to enjoy home comforts

3.What influence does the trend have on parents?

A.They have difficulty making ends meet.

B.They feel happy with their children around.

C.They feel awkward asking their children for rent.

D.They give up their own life to take care of their kids.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.A new trend in the UK.

B.The hotel of mum and dad.

C.There’s no place like home.

D.Everything comes at a price.

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