The concept of a working holiday is fairly si...

The concept of a working holiday is fairly simple．It is a vacation which normally lasts for several weeks or even months，during which you divide your time between work and recreation．The typical working holiday includes some manual labor and sightseeing．You can usually get room and board in exchange for a few hours of work．For instance，Australia and New Zealand encourage working holidays by offering one-year visas to people between the ages of 18 and 30．Countries all over the world offer the chances to work or volunteer and live in a new environment．All you need is a return ticket and enough cash to live on．

While some people choose to work in restaurants or hotels，others may do fruit picking which is perhaps the most popular type of work．Be prepared for long working days in the orchard，which may last up to ten hours a day．If you are not ready for this，a more leisurely job with shorter hours is possible，but you will not make as much money．Another option is volunteering in foreign countries．For example，you can work with disabled children in Bolivia and practice your Spanish，research dolphins and whales in Italy，or build schools in rural towns in Ghana．

A working holiday is a great way to broaden your horizons since it gives you the chance to explore a country，practice a new language，and meet people from all over the world．These kinds of adventures sometimes have a really big impact on those who have experienced a working holiday．They often say that it was one of the best memories of their lives．Be aware! Even though some working vacation programs pay，not all of them do sometimes you end up paying to go on working vacation．However，a working holiday can get you off the beaten track and into spots the average tour bus would never go near.

1.What can you get in exchange for a few hours of work?

A. Recreation and money．　　 B. A return ticket．

C. Free transportation．　　 D. Meals and shelter．

2.What’s the second paragraph mainly about?

A. The idea of a working holiday．　　 B. Ways to spend a working holiday．

C. Great places for a working holiday．　　 D. Volunteering in foreign countries．

3.What does “the beaten track” in the third paragraph refer to?

A. Roads in poor condition．　　 B. Broken railway tracks．

C. Routes taken by many tourists．　　 D. Spots where you might get beaten．

4.What does the writer remind readers to do in the last paragraph?

A. Check what you must pay for．　　 B. Meet proper people．

C. Be prepared for adventures．　　 D. Broaden your horizons．

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I read a newspaper article about a new concept. The idea is simple, but revolutionary(革命性的): combining a residential home for the elderly with a nursery school in the same building. The children and the residents(住户)eat lunch together and share activities such as music, painting and gardening. In the afternoons, the residents enjoy reading stories to the children and, if a child is feeling sad or tired, there is always a kind lap to sit on and a hug.

Nowadays there is less and less contact between the old and the young. There are many reasons for this, including the breakdown of the extended family, working parents with no time to care for ageing relations, and smaller flats with no room for grandparents. But the result is the same: increasing numbers of children without grandparents and old people who have no contact with children. It’s a major problem in many societies.

That’s why inter-generational(代际的) programs are growing in popularity all over the world. There are examples of successful actions all over the world. Using young people to teach IT skills to older people is one obvious example. Using old people as volunteer assistants in schools is another. One successful scheme in London pairs young volunteers with old people who are losing their sight. The young people help with practical things such as writing letters, reading bank statements and helping with shopping, and the older people can pass on their knowledge and experience to their young visitors. For example, a retired judge may be paired with a teenager who wants to study law.

But it isn’t only the individuals concerned who gain from inter-generational activities. The advantages to society are huge too. If older people can understand and accept the youth of today, there will be less conflict in a community. And we can use the strengths of one generation to help another. Then perhaps getting old won’t be so sad after all.

1.Why does the author mention the newspaper article he read?

A. To argue for a new concept.　　 B. To show his interest in the topic.

C. To introduce the topic of the text.　　 D. To draw our attention to a social problem.

2.What is the purpose of the inter-generational programs?

A. To provide a good job opportunity for the young.

B. To bring the old and the young together.

C. To teach the young to respect the old.

D. To ask the old to care for the young.

3.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A. The reasons why inter-generational programs enjoy popularity in the world.

B. The inter-generational programs’ benefits to individuals.

C. The inter-generational programs all over the world.

D. The examples of inter-generational activities.

4.What may be the best title for the text?

A. Building bridges for the old and the young.

B. A new concept in caring for the old is born.

C. Offering a warm home for the young.

D. Being old is no more sad.

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There is still so much work to do that a holiday for me this week is ______.

A. out of the question                                    B. beyond question

C. without question                                        D. out of question

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Over the years I've been teaching children about a simple but powerful concept -- the ant philosophy (哲学).I think everybody should study ants.

They have an amazing four-part philosophy, and here is the first part: ants never quit. That's a good philosophy. If they're headed somewhere and you try to stop them; they'll look for another way.

They'll climb over, they'll climb under, and they'll climb around. They keep looking for another way. What a neat philosophy, to never quit looking for a way to get where you're supposed to go.

Second, ants think winter all summer. That's an important viewpoint. You can't be so naive ( 天真的) as to think summer will last forever. So ants are gathering in their winter food in the middle of summer.

An ancient story says, "Don't build your house on the sand in the summer. " Why do we need that advice.'? Because it is important to be realistic. In the summer, you've got to think storm. You've got to think rocks as you enjoy the sand and sun. Think ahead.

The third part of the ant philosophy is that ants think summer all winter. That is so important. During the winter, ants remind themselves, "This won't last long ; we'll soon be out of here. " And on the first warm day, the ants are out. If it turns cold again, they'll dive back down, but then they come out on the first warm day. They can't wait to get out.

And here's the last part of the ant-philosophy. How much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All he possibly can. What an incredible philosophy, the "all-you-possibly-can" philosophy.

Wow, what a great seminar to attend -- the ant seminar. Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.

1.If you try to stop ants going forward, they will

A．climb over your head                    B．quit looking for a way

C．search for another way                   D．keep climbing around

2.What is the second philosophy of ants?

A．Think winter all summer.                  B．Always be realistic.

C．Never become lazy in summer.             D．Always look ahead.

3.Which of the following can best describe the third part of the ant philosophy?

A．Always stay positive.                     B．Always remind yourself.

C．Always think summer.                    D．Always be hardworking.

4.We can learn from the last part of the ant philosophy that we should

A．never stop gathering food in the summer     B．always get prepared for the winter

C．gather as much as possible for the future     D．do whatever we can for the future

5.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．The Concept of Ants                     B．The Ant Philosophy

C．Never Give up                          D．Do All You Can

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Over the years I've been teaching kids about a simple but powerful concept – the ant philosophy（哲学）, an1.　　 (amaze)four-part philosophy.

First, ants never quit. If they're heading somewhere and you try to stop them, they'll climb over. they'll climb under, or they'll climb around　 They never quit2.　　 (look) for a way to get where they3.　　 (suppose) to go! Second, ants think about winter and summer.　 They are always gathering in their winter food in the middle of summer and they are making4._　 . (prepare) for the long cold winter.　 So you have to think about storms in summer; think about rocks5. _　 _ you enjoy the sand and sun　 Third, ants think about summer all winter.　 During the winter, they remind 6.　　　 ,　 "This won't last long and we'll soon be out of here. " On 7._　 first warm day, the ants are out.　 If it8. _　　 (turn) cold again, they'll dive back down. But they come out again if it is warm　 Last,　 how much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All that it9.　　 　 (possible)　 can. 10. 　　 　 you can learn from the ant philosophy is:　 Never give up,　 look ahead,　 stay positive and do all you can

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The concept of “the body” is closely related to the ideas of “illness” and “health”. 1. The main reasons for the differences are genetic, and the fact that people’s bodies change as they age. However, a huge range of research indicates that there are social factors too.

Poorer people are more likely to eat “unhealthy” foods, to smoke cigarettes and to be employed in repetitive, physically difficult work. 2. That is to say, the physical shapes of bodies are strongly influenced by social factors.

These social factors are also closely linked to emotional wellbeing. People with low or no incomes are more likely to have mental health problems. 3. For example, certain people with mental health issues may be at risk of becoming homeless, just as a person who is homeless may have an increased risk of illnesses such as depression.

4. Bodies are young or old, short or tall, big or small, weak or strong. Whether these judgements matter and whether they are positive or negative depends on the cultural and historical contexts. The culture, and media, of different societies promote very different valuations of body shapes. 5. Currently, in rich societies the idea of slimness is highly valued, but historically this was different. It is easy for people to feel undervalued because of factors they have no power to change, for example, their age and height. Equally, they can feel pressured into making changes to their appearance when there is a choice, which in some cases can lead to an unhealthy interest in weight loss. Therefore, sociologists are suggesting that we should not just view bodies and minds in biological terms, but also in social terms.

A.There are other types of social factors too.

B. All of these factors affect the condition of a person’s health.

C. Their housing conditions and neighbourhoods need to be improved.

D. What is considered as attractive or ugly, normal or abnormal varies greatly.

E. All of us exist in “bodies” of different shapes, heights, colours and physical abilities.

F. Social factors in general play an important role in the development of people’s body conditions.

G. It is not clear, however, whether the situation of being poor causes mental illness, or whether it is the other way around.

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The concept of “the body” is closely related to the ideas of “illness” and “health”. 1. The main reasons for the differences are genetic, and the fact that people’s bodies change as they age. However, a huge range of research indicates that there are social factors too.

Poorer people are more likely to eat “unhealthy” foods, to smoke cigarettes and to be employed in repetitive, physically difficult work. 2. That is to say, the physical shapes of bodies are strongly influenced by social factors.

These social factors are also closely linked to emotional wellbeing. People with low or no incomes are more likely to have mental health problems. 3. For example, certain people with mental health issues may be at risk of becoming homeless, just as a person who is homeless may have an increased risk of illnesses such as depression.

4. Bodies are young or old, short or tall, big or small, weak or strong. Whether these judgements matter and whether they are positive or negative depends on the cultural and historical contexts. The culture, and media, of different societies promote very different valuations of body shapes. 5. Currently, in rich societies the idea of slimness is highly valued, but historically this was different. It is easy for people to feel undervalued because of factors they have no power to change, for example, their age and height. Equally, they can feel pressured into making changes to their appearance when there is a choice, which in some cases can lead to an unhealthy interest in weight loss. Therefore, sociologists are suggesting that we should not just view bodies and minds in biological terms, but also in social terms.

A.There are other types of social factors too.

B. All of these factors affect the condition of a person’s health.

C. Their housing conditions and neighbourhoods need to be improved.

D. What is considered as attractive or ugly, normal or abnormal varies greatly.

E. All of us exist in “bodies” of different shapes, heights, colours and physical abilities.

F. Social factors in general play an important role in the development of people’s body conditions.

G. It is not clear, however, whether the situation of being poor causes mental illness, or whether it is the other way around.

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The expression, "everybody's doing it," is very much at the center of the concept of peer pressure. It is a social influence applied on an individual in order to get that person to act or believe in a(n) ___ way as a larger group. This influence can be negative or positive, and can exist in both large and small groups.

People are social creatures by nature, and so it is hardly ___that some part of their self-respect comes from the approval of others. This instinct explains why the approval of peers, and the fear of ____, is such a powerful force in many people's lives. This instinct

drives people to dress one way at home and another way at work, or to answer a simple “fine" when a stranger asks "how are you?" even if it is not necessarily true. There is a(n) _____aspect to this: it helps society to function efficiently, and encourages a general level of self-discipline that ___day-to-day interaction between people.

For certain individuals, seeking social acceptance is so important that it becomes a(n) ___: in order to satisfy the desire, they may go so far as to ___their sense of right and wrong. Teens and young adults may feel forced to use drugs, or join gangs that ____criminal behavior. Mature adults may sometimes feel ___ to cover up illegal activity at the company where they work, or end up in debt because they are unable to hold back the desire to buy a house or car that they can't afford in an effort to ___ the peers.

However, peer pressure is not always negative. A student whose friends are good at ___may be urged to work harder and get good grades. Players on a sports team may feel driven to play harder in order to help the team win. This type of ___can also get a friend off drugs, or to help an adult take up a good habit or drop a bad one.

Although peer pressure is sometimes quite obvious, it can also be so ___that a person may not even notice that it is affecting his or her behavior. For this reason, when making important decisions, simply going with a(n) ___is risky. Instead, people should seriously consider why they feel drawn to taking a particular action, and whether the real ____ is simply that everyone else is doing the same thing.

1.A.traditional B.similar C.peculiar D.opposite

2.A.understandable B.believable C.acceptable D.surprising

3.A.disapproval B.failure C.absence D.independence

4.A.uncertain B.practical C.impossible D.vague

5.A.promotes B.prevents C.simplifies D.increases

6.A.challenge B.inspiration C.promise D.addiction

7.A.recognize B.abandon C.decrease D.define

8.A.avoid B.encourage C.decline D.punish

9.A.pressured B.respected C.delighted D.regretted

10.A.catch sight of B.stay away from C.make fun of D.keep up with

11.A.competitions B.interaction C.academics D.adaptation

12.A.knowledge B.interest C.assistance D.influence

13.A.abstract B.ridiculous C.subtle D.reasonable

14.A.consciousness B.motivation C.instinct D.encouragement

15.A.motivation B.danger C.support D.achievement

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The expression, “everybody’s doing it,” is very much at the center of the concept of peer pressure. It is a social influence applied on an individual in order to get that person to act or behave in a similar way as a larger group.

People are social creatures by nature, and so it is hardly surprising that some part of their self-respect comes from the approval of others. This instinct explains why the approval of peers, or the fear of disapproval, is such a powerful force in many people’s lives. This instinct drives people to dress one way at home and another way at work, or to answer a simple “fine” when a stranger asks “how are you?” even if it is not necessarily true.

For certain individuals, seeking social acceptance is so important that it becomes an addiction. Teens and young adults may feel forced to smoke, or drink alcohol, which might encourage criminal behavior. Mature adults may sometimes feel pressured to cover up illegal activity at the company where they work, or end up in debt because they are unable to hold back the desire to buy a house or car that they can’t afford in an effort to keep up with the peers.

However, peer pressure is not always negative. A student whose friends are good at academics may be urged to work harder and get good grades. Players on a sports team may feel driven to play harder in order to help the team win. This type of influence can also get a friend off smoking, or to help an adult take up a good habit or drop a bad one.

Although peer pressure is sometimes quite obvious, it can also be so subtle that a person may not even notice that it is affecting his or her behavior. For this reason, when making important decisions, simply going with an instinct is risky. Instead, people should seriously consider why they feel drawn to taking a particular action, or it is simply because everyone else is doing the same thing.

1.What does the underlined word “instinct” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A.A natural tendency. B.An acquired ability.

C.A popular idea. D.An obvious mistake.

2.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A.Potential causes of peer pressure.

B.Possible positive effects of peer pressure.

C.Negative consequences of peer pressure.

D.Tips for coping with peer pressure.

3.What is the author’s suggestion when making a decision?

A.Simply go with an instinct.

B.Ask for advice from adults.

C.Listen to the inner motivation.

D.Follow in the footsteps of others.

4.What is the author’s attitude to peer pressure?

A.Objective. B.Ambiguous.

C.Critical. D.Indifferent.

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The concept of solitude(独处) in the digital world is almost non­existent.In the world of digital technology，e­mail，social networking and online video games，information is meant to be ___.Solitude can be hard to discover____it has been given up.In this respect，new technologies have___our culture.

The desire to be connected has brought solitude to a(n)____as we’ve known it.People have become so____in the world of networks and connections that one can often be contacted____they’d rather not be.Today we can talk，text，e­mail，chat and blog(写博客)，not only from our____，but from our mobile phones as well.

Most developed nations have become ____on digital technology simply because they’ve grown accustomed to it，and at this point not____it would make them an outsider.____，many jobs and careers require people to be____.From this point of view，technology has changed the culture of work.Being reachable might feel like a___to those who may not want to be able to be contacted at all times.

I suppose the positive side is that solitude is still possible for anyone who____wants it.Computers can be shut____and mobile phones can be turned off.The ability to be “connected” and “on” has many____，as well as disadvantages.Travelers have ended up____on mountains，and mobile phones have saved countless lives.They can also make people feel ____and forced to answer unwanted calls or____to unwanted texts.

Attitudes towards our connectedness as a society____across generations.Some find today’s technology a gift.Others consider it a curse.Regardless of anyone’s view on the subject，it’s hard to imagine what life would be like____daily advancements in technology.(2012·江苏)

1.A.updated　                         B．received

C．shared　                         D．collected

2.A.though　                         B．until

C．once　                         D．before

3.A.respected　                         B．shaped

C．ignored　                         D．preserved

4.A.edge　                             B．stage

C．end　                         D．balance

5.A.sensitive　                         B．intelligent

C．considerate　                     D．reachable

6.A.even if　                         B．only if

C．as if　                         D．if only

7.A.media　                             B．computers

C．databases　                     D．monitors

8.A.bent                              B．hard

C．keen　                         D．dependent

9.A.finding　                         B．using

C．protecting　                     D．changing

10.A.Also　                             B．Instead

C．Otherwise　                     D．Somehow

11.A.connected　                         B．trained

C．recommended　                 D．interested

12.A.pleasure　                         B．benefit

C．burden　                         D．disappointment

13.A.slightly　                         B．hardly

C．merely　                         D．really

14.A.out　                             B．down

C．up　                             D．in

15.A.aspects　                         B．weaknesses

C．advantages　                     D．exceptions

16.A.hidden　                         B．lost

C．relaxed　                         D．deserted

17.A.trapped　                         B．excited

C．confused                          D．amused

18.A.turn　                             B．submit

C．object　                         D．reply

19.A.vary                              B．arise

C．spread　                         D．exist

20.A.beyond　                         B．within

C．despite　                         D．without

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