Around three in five people in the UK will fi...

Around three in five people in the UK will find 1. necessary to care for all elderly or a disabled loved one at some point. This can be made much 2. (easy) by bearing in mind a few simple principles and pieces of advice.

3. (care) for an elderly loved one most likely a parent, is never easy. It can cause great pain emotionally and 4. (physical) and the financial challenges can sometimes seem difficult to deal with, too.

Often one of the hardest things is striking a balance between your parent’s desire 5. (feel) independent and the need to ensure that they are safe and their health needs are being attended to. Sometimes this can create tensions and 6. (argue), only adding to the stress of an already difficult situation. It is important here to make them feel that they are being listened to and 7. you only have their best interests at heart.

The same applies 8. financial issues. In order to cover the costs of their parent’s care — including bills and medicine — many people will investigate options such as selling the family home. The most important thing here is communication — it is vital to make sure that everyone involved, including other brothers and sisters, 9.(be) aware of what’s being proposed and cooperates to find a solution 10.satisfies everybody.

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One of the most striking findings of a recent questionnaire in the UK is that of the people interviewed, one in two believes that it is becoming more difficult to meet someone to start a family with.

Why are many people finding it increasingly difficult to start and keep close relationships? Does modern life really make it harder to fall in love? Or are we making it harder for ourselves?

It is certainly the case today that nowadays couples benefit in different ways from relationships. Women no longer rely upon partners for economic security or status. A man doesn’t expect his wife to be in sole (唯一的) charge of running his household and raising his children.

But perhaps the knowledge that we can live perfectly well without a partnership means that it takes much more to persuade people to abandon their independence.

In theory, finding a partner should be much simpler these days. Only a few generations ago，your choice of soul mate was limited by geography, social convention and family tradition. Although it was never clear, many marriages were essentially arranged. Now those barriers have been broken down. You can approach a builder or a brain surgeon in any bar in any city on any given evening. When the world is your oyster（牡蛎）, you surely have a better chance of finding a pearl.

But it seems that the traditions have been replaced by an even tighter restriction：the limitation of choice. The expectations of partners are made greater to an unmanageable degree：good looks, impressive salary, kind to grandmother, and so on. There is no room for error in the first impression.

We think that a relationship can be perfect. If it isn’t，it is intended to be thrown away. We work to protect ourselves against future heartache and don’t put in the hard emotional labor needed to build a strong relationship. Twelve-hour work at the office makes relaxed after-hours dating(约会) difficult. The cost of housing and child-raising creates pressure to have a stable(稳定的) income and career before a life partnership.

1. Nowadays, in a family, _________.

A. men begin to depend on women    　　　　　

B. couples share the burdens

C. men are responsible for housework　　　　

D. couples can’t get along together

2. People don’t want to give up their independence because______.

A. they can’t bear arranged marriages

B. they want to have more choices

C. they don’t want to follow traditions

D. they think they can live happily alone

3. People don’t bother to date because_______.

A. it requires luck to build a strong relationship

B. it takes them too much energy to work

C. it needs faith to have a life partnership

D. it causes mental problems to find a life partner

4. Which of the following can best describe the main idea of the passage?

A. The expectations of partners and financial pressure may prevent a relationship.

B. People should spend more money on marriage today.

C. Independence is much more important than love.

D. Even a perfect marriage can be given up for the sake of independence.

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More than 27,000 people from around the UK set off at dawn from London to begin the cycle route through Surrey to the Sussex coast.

The annual 54-mile ride raises money for the British Heart Foundation（BHF）　 and is Europe’s largest charity cycling event. Cyclists began the exhausting journey at Clapham Common at 6 a. m. , hoping to reach Brighton seafront within an average of six hours.

Money from today's event will help the charity to continue its vital work through heart research and the development of its care and support services. Among those taking part was BBC Breakfast's resident（居民）Dr Rosemary Leonard and several colleagues.

BHF spokeswoman Gemma Cloke said, “It was quite cold this morning, but everyone set off without any problems.” Those taking part range in age from 14 to those in their 70s. Last year cyclists raised￡4. 1 million for the charity, and have raised more than￡50 million since the BHF became involved in the event in 1980. The first ride was held in 1976. It is hoped this year's fund raising total could reach￡4. 5 million. She added : “We have a lot of people taking part, from the more experienced cyclists to those cycling with friends and family in memory of someone and to raise money through sponsorship.”

“People are always pleased knowing the money is going to a good cause. There is so much support along the route, with local residents watching the ride. ”

“One of the highlights for participants（参加者）is coming along the seafront while people are clapping, which can really help when they've been in the saddle (自行车车座) for a long time. ”

1. What can we know about the cycling event from the text?

A. It is the world’s largest charity cycling event.

B. Cyclists may raise more money than last year.

C. The first event was held by the BHF in 1980.

D. The route of the event is 54 kilometers long.

2. What can we learn from what Gemma Cloke said?

A. Cyclists will receive encouragement from local people.

B. Some people doubt whether the money is properly used.

C. Most of the cyclists are professional.

D. Local people have little interest in cycling events.

3. The local residents’ attitude towards the ride is 　　　　　 .

A. doubtful　　　　　　 B. unconcerned

C. supportive　　　　 D. indifferent

4. What is the text mainly about?

A. Cyclists have raised over￡50 million for the BHF.

B. More than 27,000 people like travelling by bike in the UK.

C. Charity cycling event wins support from local people.

D. More than 27,000 people in the UK join in the charity bike ride.

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All the dishes in this menu, unless ____ stated, will serve two to three people.

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All the dishes in this menu, if otherwise______, will serve two to three people.

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All the dishes in this menu, _____ stated otherwise, will serve two to three people.

A．as               B．if                C．unless            D．though

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We all love bank holidays. In the UK, we only get eight bank holidays in one year, and atleast five of those occur around Christmas time and Easter time! A bank holiday is a British English term. This is an official day that is decided by the government, when banks, shops and offices close for the day even though it’s a weekday — usually a M onday, and a lot of people have a day off work.

Bank holidays are different in Colombia — firstly, they are called “festivos”. There are twenty festivos for the whole country in one year ! In Britain, people get more holiday allowance (津贴) than Colombians but fewer bank holidays. There can be even more festivos in Colombia, depending on which region of Colombia you live in. This is because different regions have their own holidays. For example, some regions have a patron saint　　　　　　　　 (守护神) in their region, so they have an extra festivo to celebrate that saint.

However, there are some days that are national holidays for historical reasons. There is an Independence Day celebration on July 20 every year. This is just like Bastille Day in France on July 14, or Independence Day in the United States on July 4. Other important festivos in Colombia are： Labor Day, on May 1, and Columbus Day on October 12. Columbus Day is a historical bank holiday that almost every country on the continent of A merica celebrates. This includes Colombia, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Mexico and the United States. It is a memorialization of the day that the Italian sailor, Christopher Columbus, first reached land on the continent in the year 1492. Many people criticize this day and say it is not something to celebrate because of the way Columbus and his teams treated the people that were already living there.

1.What is a “bank holiday” according to the text?

A.A holiday only for the bank staff.

B.A British traditional religion festival.

C.A celebration for Christmas and Easter.

D.An official nationwide rest day.

2.What can we learn from paragraph 2?

A.Colombia and Britain have the same number of festivos.

B.All Colombians have the same number of festivos.

C.Colombians have more bank holidays than the British.

D.Different regions in Colombia have different patron saits to celebrate.

3.Why do many Americans refuse to celebrate Columbus Day?

A.Because Columbus wasn’t an American at all.

B.Because Columbus once treated the locals badly.

C.Because it wasn’t Columbus that found America first.

D.Because Columbus didn’t live in the continent of America.

4.What is the suitable title for the text?

A.Bank Holidays in Western World

B.How to Celebrate Bank Holidays

C.Celebrations of National Holidays

D.Why People Celebrate National Holidays

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How many shirts will the man buy?

A. Three.　　 B. Five.　　 C. Six.

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Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2012: More than 200 B&Bs（bed & breakfast）across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Don’t miss it. Just collect the vouchers（活动券）in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2012 to 07/04/2012 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below:

The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.

The offer is of two kinds: ￡20 per room, valid（有效的）during stay period of 02/04/2012—31/05/2012 and then again 01/09/2012—31/10/2012；￡35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/2012—31/08/2012.

The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.

The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/04/2012.

Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.

If voucher holders book either the ￡20 or ￡35 per room per night, any additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to take up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.

Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve（保留）the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.

Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.

The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Additional ￡10 may be paid to confirm（确认）the booking and will be returned on arrival.

The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders’ bookings for people under the age of 18.

1.How much should be paid for a two-night stay in October 2012 at a chosen B&B?

A．￡30             B．￡35             C．￡40             D．￡70

2.What right do the B&Bs reserve?

A．To charge extra ￡10 for bookings with no vouchers.

B．To charge at full price for stays not confirmed.

C．To request extra charges as tips.

D．To refuse bookings for guest under the age of 18.

3.By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to ______ .

A．have lunch or evening meal without paying extra money

B．book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs

C．use the B&B offer together with other offers

D．book the stays through B&B Daily

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Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2012: More than 200 B&Bs (bed & breakfast) across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Don’t miss it. Just collect the vouchers（活动券） in our B&B Daily printed from 01/ 04/ 2012 to 07/ 04/ 2012 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below:

● The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.

● The offer is of two kinds: £20 per room, per night, valid（有效的） during stay period of 2/ 04/ 2012--- 31/ 05/ 2012 and then again 01/ 08/ 2012--- 31/ 10/ 2012; £35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/ 06/ 2012 --- 31/ 08/ 2012.

● The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.

● The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/ 04/ 2012.

● If voucher holders book either the £20 or £35 per room per night, any additional services such as

lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to take up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.

● Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve（保留） the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.

● Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.

● The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Additional £10 may be paid to confirm（确认） the booking and will be returned on arrival.

● The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders’ bookings for people under the age of 18.

1.The voucher can be used for a stay at the chosen B&B on ________.

2.How much should be paid for a two-night stay in October 2012 at a chosen B&B?

3.By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to ________.

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