"Hey, little boy, will you support me when I'...

"Hey, little boy, will you support me when I'm getting old?" Wang Wenshan, 35, asked his newborn baby as he picked him up at home．

The Chinese tradition of raising sons to support parents in their old age has been weakened by the rapidly growing economy and improving standard of living．As is the case with more and more developed countries, China faces an aging society．People are living longer and having fewer children．Therefore, many Chinese families are falling into a 4-2-1 family pattern: a couple raises one child and supports four elderly parents．But few realize that a problem is likely to happen ahead．

The aging of the population is a trend that now affects a growing number of countries．Not long ago, the Information Office of the State Council, China's cabinet, issued a white paper on measures China is taking to help its elderly population．The paper said China s population entered the aging period at the end of the 20th century as the proportion rote） of people aged 60 and above accounted for over 10 percent of the entire population, By the end of 2005, China had nearly 144 million people over 60, accounting for 11 percent of the population, according to the white paper．

An expanding aged population inevitably means that many issues must be settled, as the problem concerns every aspect of society．It puts more pressure on each family, causing disturbing economic consequences and serious social problems．It also challenges the labor force supply and the pension system．

"I used to think that it's not an issue for me to provide, for the aged," said Wang, whose parents and parents-in-law all enjoy pensions and medical insurance．But last year Wang s father suffered a serious illness and afterward Wang began to feel the pressure on his shoulders．

After his father recovered, Wang opened bank accounts for each parent and deposited some money into the account every month to prepare for future uncertainties．In addition, he has to save money every month to provide for his son s future education．"I m now breaking my back working to support my family: saving pensions for the parents, my son s education funds, and living costs．"

Wang also bought some commercial old-age insurance for himself．"We have to take precautions before it is too late, and many of my colleagues share the same view," he said．

1.Which of the following is not caused by an aging society?

2.From the passage, we can infer___．

3.Which of the following can be used to replace the underlined word inevitably?

4.From the text we can see that________.

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“Hey, little boy, will you support me when I’m getting old?” Wang Wenshan, 35, asked his newborn baby as he hugged him at home.

The Chinese tradition of raising sons to support parents in their old age has been weakened by the rapidly growing economy and improved standard of living. As is the case with more and more developed countries, China faces an aging society. People are living longer and having fewer children. Therefore, many Chinese families are falling into a 4-2-1 family pattern: a couple raises one child and supports four elderly parents. But few realize that a problem is likely to happen ahead.

The aging of the population is a trend that now affects a growing number of countries. The Information Office of the State Council, China’s cabinet, issued（发行） a white paper on measures China has been taking to help its elderly population. The paper said China’s population entered the aging period at the end of the 20th century and the proportion of people aged 60 and above accounted for over 10 percent of the entire population. By the end of 2005, China had nearly 144 million people over 60, accounting for 11 percent of the population, according to the white paper.

An expanding aged population inevitably means that many issues must be settled, as the problem concerns every aspect of society. It puts more pressure on each family, causing disturbing economic consequences and serious social problems. It also challenges the labor force supply and the pension system.

“I used to think that it’s not an issue for me to provide for the aged,” said Wang, whose parents and parents-in-law all enjoy pensions and medical insurance. But last year Wang’s father suffered from a serious illness and afterward Wang began to feel the pressure on his shoulders.

After his father recovered, Wang opened a bank account for each parent and put away some money in the account every month to prepare for future uncertainties. In addition, he has to save money every month to provide for his son’s future education. “I’m now breaking my back to support my family: saving pensions for the parents, my son’s education funds, and living costs.”

Wang also bought some commercial old-age insurance for himself. “We have to take precautions（预防） before it is too late, and many of my colleagues share the same view,” he said.

1.Which of the following is not caused by an aging society?

A. Social problems.　　 B. Unemployment.

C. More pressure on each family.　　 D. The problem of the pension system.

2.From the passage, we can infer ________.

A. the aging problem is one of the concerns of the Chinese government

B. China will encourage young couples to have more than one child

C. many people have realized the aging problem

D. children will not support their parents in China

3.Which of the following can be used to replace the underlined word “inevitably”?

A. Surprisingly.　　 B. Certainly.

C. Hopefully.　　 D. Evidently.

4.From the passage, we can see that ________.

A. China is the only country to face an aging society

B. most of the developing countries face an aging society

C. countries with a large population face an aging society

D. more and more developed countries face an aging society

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Being able to call on the old boy's network helps you get your foot in the door，but has little impact on your later success.Having good connections does change your possibility of being offered a higher wage when you start working，but has no impact on your eventual wage.Coming from a wealthy background has little impact on lifetime earnings.Over time，brain power soon overtakes(超过)，and intelligence is the factor，which will determine your earnings and success.The speed of your rise through the ranks is determined largely by your own intelligence.

The study monitored earnings and promotions over the course of 25 years.Scores were used to assess the Socio­Economic Background(SEB)－wealth and connections－and standard Army intelligence tests used to assess intelligence.The study is sure to infuriate(激怒)those angered by wealthy groups such as Oxford's upper－crust(上流社会)Bullingdon Club，of which both David Cameron and Borris Johnson were members.

Professor Yoav Ganzach says that these findings have a positive message for those，who can't rely on nepotism(裙带关系)for their first job.“Your family can help you start your career and you do get an advantage，but it doesn't help you progress.And once you start working，you can go wherever your abilities take you，” he says.When intelligence and SEB are pitted directly against once another(相互较量)，intelligence is a more accurate predictor of future career success，he say.

1.How many factors which may influence one's career are mentioned in the passage?

A．1.　 B．2.

C．3.　 D．4.

2.Who will be encouraged most after reading the passage?

A．People who are lack of money.

B．People who can't depend on nepotism.

C．People with high intelligence.

D．People with wide connections.

3.What's the main idea of the passage?

A．Earnings and promotions are up to your own.

B．A study conducted by Professor Yoav Ganzach.

C．SEB is very important in one's first career.

D．Success is determined by your own brain power.

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I was shopping in a store when I saw a Cashier talking to a little boy, “I’m sorry, but you don’t have enough money to buy this doll.” The boy ______ me and asked, “Uncle, are you sure I don’t have enough money?”

I counted his _______ and replied, “You don’t, my dear.” He was ______ holding the doll in his hand. “It’s the doll that my sister _______ most. She has gone to be with God. Daddy says Mommy is ______ soon too, so I thought she could take it with her.” My heart ______ stopped.

I quickly reached for my ______ and said, “Suppose we check again, just ______?” I added some money to his, without him seeing and we started to ______. There was enough and even some ______ money.

He looked up at me and added, “Last night I prayed to God. He ______ me! I also wanted to buy Mommy a white rose, _______ I didn’t dare to. But He gave me enough to buy ______.”

I remembered a local newspaper article ______ a drunk man in a truck, who hit a car ______ by a young woman and a little girl. Was this the family of the boy?

Two days later, I ______ that the woman had passed away. I went to the ______. She was there, holding a beautiful white rose in her hand with the ______ placed over her chest.

I left the place, ______. In a fraction of a second, a ______driver had taken away all the love that the boy had for his mother and sister.

1.A. applied to　　 B. turned to　　 C. referred to　　 D. appealed to

2.A. cash　　 B. bill　　 C. treasure　　 D. belongings

3.A. again　　 B. also　　 C. still　　 D. just

4.A. demanded　　 B. adored　　 C. enjoyed　　 D. preferred

5.A. recovering　　 B. parting　　 C. travelling　　 D. going

6.A. immediately　　 B. narrowly　　 C. nearly　　 D. hardly

7.A. luggage　　 B. pocket　　 C. package　　 D. wallet

8.A. in doubt　　 B. in case　　 C. in return　　 D. in vain

9.A. collect　　 B. explore　　 C. select　　 D. count

10.A. spare　　 B. fresh　　 C. lucky　　 D. unexpected

11.A. greeted　　 B. replied　　 C. heard　　 D. approved

12.A. but　　 B. so　　 C. for　　 D. and

13.A. it　　 B. both　　 C. either　　 D. all

14.A. referring　　 B. negotiating　　 C. mentioning　　 D. discovering

15.A. occupied　　 B. purchased　　 C. driven　　 D. filled

16.A. realized　　 B. read　　 C. informed　　 D. admitted

17.A. ceremony　　 B. funeral　　 C. tomb　　 D. cottage

18.A. ring　　 B. newspaper　　 C. doll　　 D. photo

19.A. bad-tempered　　 B. light-hearted　　 C. absent-minded　　 D. teary-eyed

20.A. drunk　　 B. careless　　 C. cruel　　 D. guilty

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Dear son,

The day that you see me old, have patience and try to understand me. If I get　　when eating, if I can not dress, have patience. Remember the hours I spent　　it to you. If, 　　I speak to you, I repeat the same things thousand and one times, do not　　me. Listen to me　　. When you were small, I had to read thousand and one times the　　story until you get to sleep. When I do not want to have a shower, neither shame me　　scold me. Remember when I had to chase you with thousand excuses I　　, in order that you wanted to bathe. When you see my　　on new technologies, give me the necessary time and not　　me by mocking smiles. I taught you how to do so many things: to eat good, to dress well, to　　life. . . When at some moment I lose the　　in conversation with you, do not become annoyed, as the most important thing is not my　　but surely to be with you and to　　you listening to me. When my　　legs do not allow me to walk, give me your hand, the same way I　　when you gave your first steps. And when someday I say I do not want to live any more and that I want to die, do not get angry. Try to understand that my age is not lived but　　.

Some day you will discover that, 　　my mistakes, I always wanted the　　thing for you and tried to prepare the way for you. Help me to walk, help me to end my way with love and　　. I will pay you by a smile and by the immense love I have had always for you.

I love you, son!

Your father

1. A. angry                        B. satisfied

C. tidy                            D. dirty

2.A. teaching                    B. mentioning

C. warning                        D. talking

3.A. before                    B. when

C. unless                        D. until

4.A. disturb                    B. interrupt

C. upset                        D. break

5.A. finally                    B. soon

C. instead                        D. too

6.A. good                        B. interesting

C. difficult                        D. same

7.A. or                        B. nor

C. and                            D. but

8.A. invented                    B. realized

C. spotted                        D. imagined

9.A. view                        B. prejudice

C. favor                        D. ignorance

10.A. look down on            B. look into

C. look up                        D. look through

11.A. overcome                B. confront

C. defeat                        D. challenge

12.A. sight                    B. theme

C. memory                        D. touch

13.A. narration                B. conversation

C. statement                    D. thought

14.A. have                    B. make

C. get                            D. force

15.A. exhausted                B. broken

C. folded                        D. injured

16.A. made                    B. worked

C. did                            D. tried

17.A. wasted                    B. spent

C. counted                        D. survived

18.A. in spite of                B. regardless of

C. rather than                    D. other than

19.A. worst                    B. least                C. most                D. best

20.A. mercy                    B. support

C. enthusiasm                    D. patience

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I’m thirsty. Will you get me something ____?

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I will never forget what my old headmaster told me．Normally when you are only 15years of age you do not remember most of the things that are preached by your teachers．But, this particular story is one such lesson that I will never forget．Every time I drift off course, I get reminded of this story．

It was a normal Monday morning at an assembly, and he was addressing the students on important things in life and about committing ourselves to what is important to us．This is how the story went:

An old man lived in a certain part of London, and he would wake up every morning and go to the subway．He would get the train right to Central London, and then sit at the street corner and beg．He would do this every single day of his life．He sat at the same street corner and begged for almost 20 years．

His house was filthy, and a stench （恶臭） came out of the house and it smelled horribly．The neighbours could not stand the smell anymore, so they summoned the police officers to clear the place．The officers knocked down the door and cleaned the house．There were small bags of money all over the house that he had collected over the years．

The police counted the money, and they soon realized that the old man was a millionaire．They waited outside his house in anticipation to share the good news with him．When he arrived home that evening, he was met by one of the officers who told him that there was no need for him to beg any more as he was a rich man now, a millionaire．

He said nothing at all: he went into his house and locked the door．The next morning he woke up as usual, went to the subway, got into the train, and sat at the street corner and continued to beg．

Obviously, this old man had no great plans, dreams or anything significant for his life．We learn nothing from this story other than staying focused on the things we enjoy doing, commitment（专心，敬业）．We should remain true to our course, although it may mean committing ourselves to things that people around us would normally disapprove．Just keep it in mind that commitment attracts wealth．

1.Why did the headmaster tell us the story?

A．To enjoy ourselves．

B．To teach us how to make money．

C．To tell us the importance of commitment．

D．To tell us not to look down upon beggars．

2.According to the passage which of the following is true?

A．The old man made a living by begging．

B．The old man was excited to be a millionaire．

C．The old man became a millionaire by begging every weekday．

D．The old man planned to became a millionaire．

3.Why did the police officer clean the old man’s house?

A．Because the old man hired them to do so．

B．Because they wanted to know how much money the old man had begged．

C．Because the old man wanted to live comfortably．

D．Because the neighbours could not bear the smell coming out of the oldman’s house．

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A．Where there is a will, there is a way．

B．Keep the general goal in sight while tackling daily tasks．

C．Commitment attracts wealth．

D．Living without an aim is like sailing without a compass．

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I will never forget what my old headmaster has taught me. 　 　　 　 when you are only 15 years of age, you do not remember most of the things that are taught by your teachers. However, this　 　　 　 story is one such lesson that I will never forget. Every time I drift off course, I get 　 　　 　 　 of this story.

It was a normal Monday morning he was 　 　 　　 　 the students on important things in life and about 　 　 　　 　 ourselves to what is important to us. This is how the story 　 　 　　 　 .

An old man lived in a certain part of London, and he would 　 　　 　 every morning and get the train right to Central London, then 　 　 　　 　 　 at the street corner and beg. He would do this every 　 　 　　 　 　 day of his life. He sat at the same street corner and had begged for almost 20years.

His house was 　 　 and unpleasant smell came out of the house. The neighbors could not 　 　　 　 the smell anymore, so they called the police officers to 　 　　 　 this place. The officers knocked down the door and cleaned the house. There were small bags of 　 　　 　 　 all over the house that the old man had collected over the years.

The police counted the money, and they soon realized that the old man was a 　 　 　　 　 . They waited outside his house, expecting to 　 　 　　 　 the good news with him. When he arrived home , he was met by one of the officers who told him that there was no 　 　　 　 for him to beg any more. He said nothing 　 　 　　 　 , but went into his house and locked the door. The next morning he begged as usual.

Obviously, this old man had no great plans, dreams or anything significant for his life. We learn nothing from this story 　 　 　　 　 　 staying focused on the things we enjoy doing.

We should remain true to our course, which may mean committing ourselves to things that people around us would normally 　 　　 　 ,let nothing else determine our fate, but ourselves.

What makes us happy is what 　 　　 　 in the end, not what we get.

1.A．Normally　　　　 B．Exactly　　　 C．Personally　　 D．Gradually

2.A．fluent　　　　 　 B．optional　　　　 C．particular　　　 D．optimistic

3.A．informed　　　 B．warned　　　　 C．accused　　　 D．reminded

4.A．disputing　　 B．claiming　　　　 C．addressing　　 D．advising

5.A．engaging　　　 B．committing　　　 C．occupying　　 D．adjusting

6.A．went　　　　 B．continued　　　　 C．implied　　 D．reported

7.A．tidy up　　　 B．look up　　　　 C．dry up　　　 D．wake up

8.A．sit　　　　 　　 B．lie　　　　 C．wait　　　　 D．sell

9.A．other　　　　 B．single　　　　 C．minor　　　 D．only

10.A．neat　　　　 B．odd　　　　　　 C．delicate　　　 D．messy

11.A．prohibit　　　　 B．see　　　　　　 C．resist　　　　 D．stand

12.A．clear　　　　 B．destroy　　　　 C．mop　　　　 D．wash

13.A．property　　　　 B．books　　　　 C．money　　　 D．stamps

14.A．millionaire　　 　　 B．worker　　　　 C．cleaner　　　 D．begger

15.A．appreciate　　　　 B．divide　　　　 C．share　　　　 D.ensure

16.A．possibility　　　　 B．alternative　　　　 C．need　　　　 D．demand

17.A．after all　　　　 B．at all　　　　 C．above all　　 D．all in all

18.A．rather than　　 　 　 B．other than　　　　 C．more than　　　 D．less than

19.A．overlook　　　　 B．advocate　　　　　　 C．negotiate　　　 D．disapprove

20.A．wins　　　　 B．admires　　　　 C．matters　　　 D．succeeds

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I think Tom will ________ a good leader, so I'm going to vote and support him.

A．make　             B．remain　         C．get　             D．grow

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— Write to me when you get home.

— __________.

A. I must        B. I should         C. I will        D. I can

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