A. history books               B. novels and stories

C. a bout their own culture          D. about science

27. The teens think that ________ is the most difficult to give up.

A. reading books                 B. watching TV

C. reading magazines             D. listening to music

28. The proper headline(标题) for Paragraph 4 is _ _____.

A. Teens’ Reading Habit             B. Another Survey about Teens

C. Boys’ and Girls’ Interests          D. Boys’ and Girls’ Habits Differ

B

English A

Because it’s never too late to start learning English

Course structure and goals

A basic course that improves different English skills. Lessons focus on pronunciation of words and sounds, listening, practicing casual English, reading and combining all of these skills together.

We learn through introducing ourselves to friends and family, discussing everyday activities, food, restaurants, shopping and places.

This course is for

People who have learned very little English in the past.

Duration(学时)

Class meets once a week over an 8-month period.

Moreover, students can take advantage of our extra lessons, for an additional hour per week.

At the end of the course the student will

● Understand sentences and phrases dealing with topics such as: personal and family information, shopping, geography, etc.

● Read short and simple sentences, find information in everyday texts, such as: advertising, menus, etc.

● Have short conversations.

● Communicate through simple everyday tasks.

● Describe their personal background, living conditions and other information about their surroundings.

● Write short and si mple notes, messages and personal letters.

29. According to the passage, which  of the following is TRUE?

A. You have to finish all the courses online.

B. You can get extra lessons for an hour a day.

C. The course includes different English skills.

D. Only children can join in this English course.

30. The information of the passage is about          .

A. some ways to learn English well

B. a course for English beginners

C. the reasons for learning English

D. some advice from an English teacher

31. After finishing this course, you can          .

A. know much about English countries

B. understand long and difficult English texts

C. talk about everything with foreigners freely

D. communicate with others in short conversations

32. The passage is mostly likely to be found from a          .

A. novel         B. report          C. website          D. story

C

In a book called Magnificent Obsession, by Lloyd C. Douglas, a description is given of people helping others but doing it secretly. When difficult problems worrie d a person, friends nearby would meet to discuss possible solution without the person knowing their actions. When a solution was agreed upon, one or two of the friends would carry out the plan and solve the problem secretly, to the great delight of the worried person. The helpers would stand by privately, content with their success. No reward was given to the problem solvers, not even a sincere “thank you”, because they were never known.

This idea is popular today but in a different way. The phrase “pay it forward” is now used when one person helps another. However, the person helped may not be able to repay the person or group that helped them. So rather than return the favor to their helpers, they are supposed to help someone else in the future, which means they pay it forward. It is a sense of responsibility(责任) which makes us want to give back in equal measure to the one who has helped us. But, in this case, the responsibility turns to helping someone in the future.

Suppose your elderly grandmother pays part of your schooling. She may tell you there is no need to repay her because it is a gift from someone who loves you very much. Nothing would please her more than to have you use her money to get a good education.

You may never be able to repay her for such a gift. However, she not only gave you some money, but she provided you with an example that you should also help other people who need it.

People with serious needs are everywhere. Many are children who need better clothes, more books and even better schools. Some are elderly people who can’t afford their medicine or a doctor’s care. Consider how you can “pay it forward” rather than pay money back to your grandmother.

33. The helpers in the book “Magnificent Obsession” were not rewarded because ______________.

A. they hadn’t solved the problems thoroughly

B. they had solved the problems secretly

C. they were friends of the worried individual

D. they expected to be paid back in the future

34. Th e underlined word “pay it forward” means ___________ _________.

A. to repay someone who has helped you

B. to pay someone else who needs help

C. to help someone who has helped you

D. to help someone else who needs help

35. What does the writer suggest with the example of “your elderly grandmother”?

A. We should learn to respect our grandparents.

B. We should work hard to get a good education.