Today most Chinese teenagers are happy to be ...

Today most Chinese teenagers are happy to be favored by two parents and four grandparents in their families. But have you ever thought about how to take care of four to twelve old people when you grow up and get married? This could be a problem for most Chinese youths as China is entering a new stage of an aging society.

An aging society refers to one where 10 percent or more of its population is over 60. By the end of 2007, Chinese over 60 years old have made up 11.7 percent of the nation’s total population. “China is getting old before becoming rich,” said Cai Chuang, a professor at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The population increase that has powered Chinese growth for three decades will give way over the next ten years to a rapid aging of the society. This will lead to weaker economic growth, because of a lack of labor resources.

As a result of the family planning policy, it is expected that the country's total working population will decrease after 2015.

China is not the only country getting old. More than 60 countries have become aging societies and one in three people in the European Union is a senior citizen.

However, experts said that China doesn't have a highly developed social security network to support the old. Social security is an insurance program protecting those in need, including the old, the disabled and others.

1.An aging society is a society that ___________.

A. less than 10% of its population is over 60

B. 10% or more of its population is over 60

C. there are four old people in a family

D. most of its population is over 60

2.If China enters an aging society, ___________.

A. there will not be enough labor resources

B. the family planning policy will be ended

C. everyone needs to take care of four to twelve old people

D. China will have a highly developed social security network

3.The passage mainly talks about ___________.

A. an aging society　　 B. Chinese social problems

C. family planning policy　　 D. aging problem in China

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Today most Chinese teenagers are happy to be favored by two parents and four grandparents in their families. But have you ever thought about how to take care of four to twelve old people when you grow up and get married? This could be a problem for most Chinese youths as China is entering a new stage of an aging society.

An aging society refers to one where 10 percent or more of its population is over 60. By the end of 2007, Chinese over 60 years old have made up 11.7 percent of the nation’s total population. “China is getting old before becoming rich,”said Cai Chuang, a professor at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The population increase that has powered Chinese growth for three decades will give way over the next ten years to a rapid aging of the society. This will lead to weaker economic growth, because of a lack of labor resources.

As a result of the family planning policy, it is expected that the country’s total working population will decrease after 2015.

China is not the only country getting old. More that 60 countries have become aging societies and one in three people in the European Union is a senior citizen.

However, experts said that China doesn't have a highly developed social security network to support the old. Social security is an insurance program protecting those in need, including the old, the disabled and others.

1.An aging society is a society that _________.

2.If China enters an aging society, __________.

3.What does Cai Chuang mean by saying“China is getting old before becoming rich.”?

4.The passage mainly talks about ________.

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How to be a teenage role model

In today’s world, most teen role models(楷模)are famous people. They appeal to the teenagers a lot with their looks, money and fame. 1. If you are a teen out there and you want to inspire your peers(同龄人), here are a few steps that you should follow:

Build confidence.

People always believe in those who believe in themselves.2. Build on these strengths and let them help you to develop into the kind of role model you want to be.

3.

Having a unique character can really draw others to you more than being the same as others. This does not mean that you should give up the same interests you have with your friends, but just try to be a leader rather than a follower of others.

Be humble.

4. Many people respect those who have accomplished a lot in their lives but are still down to earth. Remember just because you have found your confidence doesn’t mean you should look down upon others.

Play the role you have created for yourself.

After you have gotten a positive image(形象) of yourself and a good relationship with your peers, stick to it! Be guided by your desire(欲望) to be a role model in everything you do.5.

Having mastered the above steps, you will start noticing the positive influence you are having on others. Keep trying to better yourself as you continue to inspire others.

A. Develop your own style.

B. Choose your own role model.

C. There is nothing as golden as being humble(谦逊的).

D. Let your entire life be inspirational to others.

E. So build faith in yourself by getting to know your strengths.

F. You should overcome your weaknesses.

G. However, anybody can be a teenage role model if they put their mind to it.

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Interestingly, most of the cities I _________ just now are not favored by the Executive     Committee.

A．focused on        B．came across        C．crowded in        D．referred to

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Great changes _____ in China in the past 30 years and many Chinese are living a happy life today.

A. took place             B. were taken place

C. have taken place        D. have been taken place

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_______ makes me feel worried is _______ singing stars are centered on by masses of teenagers today.

A. What; what　　 B. That; that

C. What; that　　 D. That; what

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There are two methods by which hydrogen(氢)can be used to power cars.The first way is to use hydrogen to drive the engine，in much the same manner as many cars use gas.The second method is to use the reaction of hydrogen with oxygen in a battery(电池).

The dream of producing hydrogen for the car from water while driving is a long way off，so we are still at the period of batteries and filling the tank with hydrogen gas.This is the most difficult thing for car users and producers.There are only sixteen hydrogen filling stations in Los Angeles and none in 99% of other cities worldwide.

Indeed，some of the big name automobile producers have pulled out of the race to put the first practical hydrogen car on the streets.Ford and GM have announced that they are pulling out in America and so has Renault in France.

However，the Japanese companies are going on with it.In fact，Honda introduced its first hydrogen fuel car in 1999.They are now working on the second­generation hydrogen cars known as the FCX Clarity.Guess where you can buy these cars？There is only one city in the world.Yes，Los Angeles，because of its filling stations.

Honda thinks that they could go into full­scale production of the FCX Clarity by 2020，if the world is prepared for them by then.Hyundai has on­going plans to make hydrogen fuel cars and says that they will be produced in 2012.Daimler also says that they would be producing 100,000 hydrogen fuel cars in 2012－2013.

Then there are hydrogen powered buses in several European cities including Amsterdam，Barcelona，Hamburg，London，Luxembourg and Madrid.Lotus，the maker of London taxis，has announced that they want to produce some hydrogen powered taxis in time for the London Olympics.

So the hydrogen vehicles(交通工具)are out there and the numbers will be growing fairly soon.However，getting fuel is not the only difficulty for the average motorist.

1.Which of the following things may take the longest to come true?

A. Using the reaction of hydrogen with oxygen in batteries to power cars.

B. Using water to produce hydrogen for cars while driving.

C. Hyundai's developing hydrogen fuel cars.

D. Developing hydrogen powered taxis.

2.Which of the following statements about hydrogen powered vehicles is TRUE?

A. Hydrogen powered cars were not introduced to the public until the 21st century.

B. Hydrogen powered buses can only be seen in America right now.

C. Hydrogen powered taxis produced by Lotus will be used in America soon.

D. Hydrogen powered vehicles are likely to increase in the number soon.

3.The writer wrote this passage mainly to________.

A. tell us the history of hydrogen powered vehicles

B. tell us the present­day situation of hydrogen powered vehicles

C. introduce some Japanese car producers to us

D. introduce several European cities that are using hydrogen powered vehicles

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Teenagers at one German school are learning how to achieve happiness alongside other traditional 35  such as maths and languages.

The class sits in a circle with their eyes shut and they count from one to ten: someone starts, the 36  voice comes from the far right, a third from the other side.

The aim of the game is to 37  for an opportunity to shout out the 38  without clashing (相撞) with another voice or leaving a pause. On the first try,39  of the young Germans try to be first, while a few are too shy to join in. But by the fifth 40  , they develop a rhythm (节奏) . The message gives other people space but also claims your own. This is a requirement for social well-being.

Unlike schools in other nations, German schools do not usually have school sports teams or seek to build school spirit. Many teens admit they are 41  and confused, but school is not usually the place to find relief.

The Willy Hellpach School in Heidelberg is the first in the nation to develop a happiness 42  It is 43  for 17-19years old students to prepare for university entrance exams. "The course isn't there to make you happy," Ernst Fritz-Schubert, the school principal, warned pupils, " 44  rather to help you discover the ways to become happy. "

Cooking a meal together will be one of the class 45  , along with improving body language under the 46  of two professional actresses.

The course is taught for three periods a week. Despite the happy subject, the pupils themselves insist it is no laughing matter.

"In the first period, we had to each say something 47  about another member of the class and about ourselves. No laughing at people or teasing," said Fanny, 17.

The message is that self-esteem (自尊) improves 48  too.

Research by the school shows it is not the first to start happiness classes and they also exist at some US universities, but are mainly based on positive thinking, using 49  from studies of depression.

"That would be too one-sided for us. We want to show how decent (好的) food or exercise can help too," the principal said.

1.A. subjects         B. objects             C. customs                   D. habits

2.A. sweet         B. next               C. last               D. loud

3.A. look            B. see                C. find              D. listen

4.A. name         B. person            C. number                  D. treasure

5.A. all               B. few                C. most                      D. none

6.A. round                   B. limit                C. sheet           D. zone

7.A. happy                   B. lonely              C. curious           D. pleased

8.A. movement              B. class                C. course          D. approach

9.A. intended        B. made                   C. managed                  D. applied

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

11.A. tests           B. exams              C. exercises         D. homework

12.A. guidance     B. lookout            C. permission      D. cooperation

13.A. backward              B. positive             C. negative          D. rude

14.A. atmosphere            B. achievement       C. happiness       D. score

15.A. inspections     B. instructions          C. motives         D. findings

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Teenagers at one German school are learning how to achieve happiness alongside other traditional subjects such as math and languages. The class sit in a circle with their eyes shut and they count from one to ten: someone starts, the next voice comes from the far right, a third from the other side.

The aim of the game is to listen for an opportunity to shout out the number without clashing (冲突) with another voice or leaving a pause. On the first try, most of the young Germans try to be first, while a few are too shy to join in, but by the fifth time round, they develop a rhythm (节奏).The message: give other people space but also confidently claim your own. This is a requirement for social well-being.

The Willy Hellpach School in Heidelberg is the first in the nation to develop a happiness course.

It is intended for students preparing for university entrance exams.

“The course isn’t there to make you happy,” Ernst Fritz-Schubert, the school principal, warned pupils, “but rather to help you discover the ways to become happy.”

Cooking a meal together is one of the class exercises. Improving body language under the guidance of two professional actresses is another.

The course is taught for three periods a week. Although it’s the happy subject, the pupils themselves insist it is no laughing matter.

“In the first period, we had to each say something positive about another member of the class and about ourselves. No laughing at people,” said Fanny, 17.

Research by the school shows it is not the first to start happiness classes: they also exist at some US universities, mainly based on positive thinking, using findings from studies of depression.

1.What’s the writing purpose of this passage?

A. To describe all the traditional courses.

B. To introduce the happiness course.

C. To develop the readers’ interest in happiness.

D. To help students struggle against being sad.

2.According to the passage, the happiness course is ________.

A. created by the Willy Hellpach School

B. to make all the students happy all the time

C. required to be taken by the first year students

D. to help students discover the way to happiness

3.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A. the students’ self-respect can also improve happiness

B. the students just took the course as a laughing matter

C. the students can certainly become happy after the course

D. the students waste time learning something without value

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Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into the college or getting a good job, which we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.

Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems and only think about the activity.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.

1.The best title of this passage is _________ .

A. Money makes you happy

B. The Secret of Happiness

C. Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy

D. Good Friends Make You Happy

2.The second paragraph mainly tells us that __________.

A. happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.

B. we shouldn’t think about our future.

C. the more friends you have, the happier you will feel.

D. some people fail to live a happy life.

3.The passage gives us _______ pieces of advice on happiness.

A．one　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．two

C．three　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．four

4.The writer believes that________ .

A. everyone knows how to live a happy life.

B. it’s wrong to spend time on work.

C. hobbies take up too much time.

D. doing good things for someone can make you happier

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Reading a good book.

B. Travelling to a foreign country.

C. Playing a sport.

D. Spending time with close friends.

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