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(A)
American Parents
美国父母
To Americans, the goal of parents is to help children stand on their own two feet. From infancy(婴幼儿期), each child may get his or her own room. As children grow up, they gain more freedom to make their own choices. Teenagers choose their own forms of entertainment, as well as the friends to share them with. When they reach young adulthood(成年期), they choose their own careers and marriage partners. Of course, many young adults still seek their parents’ advice and approval(赞成) for the choices they make. But once they “leave the nest” at around 18 to 21 years old, they want to be on their own, not “tied to their mother’s apron (围裙) strings”.
The relationship between parents and children in America is very informal. American parents try to treat their children as individuals—not as extensions of themselves. They allow them to fulfill(履行) their own dreams. Americans praise and encourage their children to give them the confidence to succeed. When children become adults, their relationship with their parents becomes more like a friendship among equals(平等的人). But contrary(相逆的) to popular belief, most adult Americans don’t make their parents pay for room and board when they come to visit. Even as adults, they respect their parents.
根据短文内容，选择正确选项。
1. To Americans, the goal of parents is to ____.
A. help their children live independently
B. help their children live happily
C. help their children live richly
D. help their children live hardly
2. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? ____.
A. Every child may get his or her own room
B. Children gain more freedom to choose many things on their own
C. American children don’t want to be independent when they are about 18 to 21 years old
D. Young adults choose their own careers and marriage partners
3. The relationship between parents and children in America is very informal, because ____.
A. the parents don’t treat their children seriously
B. the parents don’t love their children
C. the parents spoil(溺爱) their children
D. the parents don’t regard their children as extensions of themselves
4. Most young Americans will ____.
A. live near to their parents
B. make their parents pay for room and board when they come to visit
C. respect their parents
D. take their parents as unequals
(B)
United Nations Says “No” to Taiwan
联合国拒绝台湾
The United Nations has said “no” to Taiwan for the 12th time. Each time, it says, “Taiwan can’t become a UN member country.”
Before this year’s UN meeting, a few countries handed in a report. In the report they said they wanted Taiwan to be a UN member.
Delegates(代表) had long talks about the report. Later, delegates from 93 countries said that they held the same idea as China. Taiwan could not become a member of the UN. The UN will never say “okay” to a report like this.
On Sunday, Jean Ping, the president of this year’s meeting, told the world about the UN’s decision(决定) in New York City.
The UN thinks that Taiwan is one part of China. So it has no way to get into the UN. That’s because it is only open to countries, a UN spokesman(发言人) said last Wednesday.
In 1971, the UN said at its 26th meeting that the People’s Republic of China was the only Chinese Government.
Taiwan has been part of China since 230 BC.
“There’s only one China in the world. Anyone who wants to make two Chinas is unpopular,” said Wang Guangya, head of the Chinese delegates to the UN.
根据短文内容，判断正（T）误（F）。
1. It is not the first time that Taiwan isn’t allowed to be a UN member.
2. Most countries as well as China don’t want Taiwan to become a member of the UN.
3. Taiwan has wanted to be a UN member since 230 BC.
4. The People’s Republic of China became a UN member at its 26th meeting in 1971.
5. The UN will never say “yes” to Taiwan.
(C)
Beijing, Are You Ready?
北京，你准备好了吗？
The Athens Games have ended. So now, people around the world are turning their eyes to Beijing, the host city of the 2008 Olympics. Beijing, are you ready?
Beijing began building the National Stadium (国家体育馆) and the National Swimming Centre last December. It also started on the shooting range (射击场) and cycling velodrome (自行车馆) at the same time. The Chinese capital wants to finish all of its sports buildings by 2007.
Safety has become more important for the Games. Beijing police will use helicopters (直升机) to watch over the city during the 2008 Games.
In the past few years, Beijing has also tried to teach taxi drivers and police basic English. They hope foreign visitors won’t get lost in the city in 2008.
Are you looking forward to 2008? What can you do to help the country get ready for its big Olympics?
根据短文内容，判断正（T）误（F）。
1. Beijing began building the cycling velodrome last December.
2. Safety is the most important problem of the Games.
3. If the taxi drivers don’t learn English, the foreign visitors will get lost in Beijing in 2008.
4. The Olympic Games are held every two years.
(D)
Different Manners in Different Countries
不同的国家，不同的礼节
We say that a person has good manners（礼节） if he or she is polite and kind and helpful to others. Everyone likes a person with good manners and no one likes a person with bad manners. “Yes,” you may say, “but what are good manners? How do I know what to do and what not to do?”
Different countries have different manners. For example, a guest(客人) in a Chinese house does not finish a drink. He usually leaves a little, to show that he has had enough. But in England a guest always finishes a drink to show that he has enjoyed it.
People all over the world agree that a well-mannered person is really a polite and kind person who often helps, especially (尤其) those older or weaker than himself. If you remember this, you will not go very far wrong.
根据短文内容回答下列问题：
1. Does a person of good manners often help others?
2. Does everyone know what good manners are?
3. Do you agree that a well-mannered person is a polite person?
4. It is always polite to finish a drink, isn’t it?
5. Do all countries have the same manners?
Key(1)
American Parents
美国父母
To Americans, the goal of parents is to help children stand on their own two feet. From infancy(婴幼儿期), each child may get his or her own room. As children grow up, they gain more freedom to make their own choices. Teenagers choose their own forms of entertainment, as well as the friends to share them with. When they reach young adulthood(成年期), they choose their own careers and marriage partners. Of course, many young adults still seek their parents’ advice and approval(赞成) for the choices they make. But once they “leave the nest” at around 18 to 21 years old, they want to be on their own, not “tied to their mother’s apron (围裙) strings”.
The relationship between parents and children in America is very informal. American parents try to treat their children as individuals—not as extensions of themselves. They allow them to fulfill(履行) their own dreams. Americans praise and encourage their children to give them the confidence to succeed. When children become adults, their relationship with their parents becomes more like a friendship among equals(平等的人). But contrary(相逆的) to popular belief, most adult Americans don’t make their parents pay for room and board when they come to visit. Even as adults, they respect their parents.
根据短文内容，选择正确选项。
1. To Americans, the goal of parents is to ____.
A. help their children live independently
B. help their children live happily
C. help their children live richly
D. help their children live hardly
2. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? ____.
A. Every child may get his or her own room
B. Children gain more freedom to choose many things on their own
C. American children don’t want to be independent when they are about 18 to 21 years old
D. Young adults choose their own careers and marriage partners
3. The relationship between parents and children in America is very informal, because ____.
A. the parents don’t treat their children seriously
B. the parents don’t love their children
C. the parents spoil(溺爱) their children
D. the parents don’t regard their children as extensions of themselves
4. Most young Americans will ____.
A. live near to their parents
B. make their parents pay for room and board when they come to visit
C. respect their parents
D. take their parents as unequals
(B)
United Nations Says “No” to Taiwan
联合国拒绝台湾
The United Nations has said “no” to Taiwan for the 12th time. Each time, it says, “Taiwan can’t become a UN member country.”
Before this year’s UN meeting, a few countries handed in a report. In the report they said they wanted Taiwan to be a UN member.
Delegates(代表) had long talks about the report. Later, delegates from 93 countries said that they held the same idea as China. Taiwan could not become a member of the UN. The UN will never say “okay” to a report like this.
On Sunday, Jean Ping, the president of this year’s meeting, told the world about the UN’s decision(决定) in New York City.
The UN thinks that Taiwan is one part of China. So it has no way to get into the UN. That’s because it is only open to countries, a UN spokesman(发言人) said last Wednesday.
In 1971, the UN said at its 26th meeting that the People’s Republic of China was the only Chinese Government.
Taiwan has been part of China since 230 BC.
“There’s only one China in the world. Anyone who wants to make two Chinas is unpopular,” said Wang Guangya, head of the Chinese delegates to the UN.
根据短文内容，判断正（T）误（F）。
1. It is not the first time that Taiwan isn’t allowed to be a UN member.
2. Most countries as well as China don’t want Taiwan to become a member of the UN.
3. Taiwan has wanted to be a UN member since 230 BC.
4. The People’s Republic of China became a UN member at its 26th meeting in 1971.
5. The UN will never say “yes” to Taiwan.
(C)
Beijing, Are You Ready?
北京，你准备好了吗？
The Athens Games have ended. So now, people around the world are turning their eyes to Beijing, the host city of the 2008 Olympics. Beijing, are you ready?
Beijing began building the National Stadium (国家体育馆) and the National Swimming Centre last December. It also started on the shooting range (射击场) and cycling velodrome (自行车馆) at the same time. The Chinese capital wants to finish all of its sports buildings by 2007.
Safety has become more important for the Games. Beijing police will use helicopters (直升机) to watch over the city during the 2008 Games.
In the past few years, Beijing has also tried to teach taxi drivers and police basic English. They hope foreign visitors won’t get lost in the city in 2008.
Are you looking forward to 2008? What can you do to help the country get ready for its big Olympics?
根据短文内容，判断正（T）误（F）。
1. Beijing began building the cycling velodrome last December.
2. Safety is the most important problem of the Games.
3. If the taxi drivers don’t learn English, the foreign visitors will get lost in Beijing in 2008.
4. The Olympic Games are held every two years.
(D)
Different Manners in Different Countries
不同的国家，不同的礼节
We say that a person has good manners（礼节） if he or she is polite and kind and helpful to others. Everyone likes a person with good manners and no one likes a person with bad manners. “Yes,” you may say, “but what are good manners? How do I know what to do and what not to do?”
Different countries have different manners. For example, a guest(客人) in a Chinese house does not finish a drink. He usually leaves a little, to show that he has had enough. But in England a guest always finishes a drink to show that he has enjoyed it.
People all over the world agree that a well-mannered person is really a polite and kind person who often helps, especially (尤其) those older or weaker than himself. If you remember this, you will not go very far wrong.
根据短文内容回答下列问题：
1. Does a person of good manners often help others?
2. Does everyone know what good manners are?
3. Do you agree that a well-mannered person is a polite person?
4. It is always polite to finish a drink, isn’t it?
5. Do all countries have the same manners?
Key(1)