第二周周末作业

一，语法填空；

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31-40的相应位置上。 Poor student behavior seems to be an ____1___ （increase） widespread problem and I think that modern lifestyles are probably responsible for this． In many countries, the birth rate is decreasing so that families are smaller with ____2 children．These children are often spoilt, not in terms of love and attention because ____ 3 ___ （work） parents do not have the time for this, ____ 4 __ in more material ways．They are allowed to have ____ 5 __ they want, regardless of price, and to behave as they please．This means that the children grow up ____ 6 _ consideration for others and without any understanding of __7 __their standard of living comes from． When they get to school age they have not learnt any self control or discipline．Teachers continually complain ____ 8 ____ this problem and measures ____ 9 ____ （take） to combat the situation．But I think the situation to the problem lies with the families, ____10 ____ need to be more aware of the future consequences of spoiling their children．

二，阅读理解

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Even if you are a good high-jumper, you can jump only about seven feet off the ground. You cannot jump any higher because the earth pulls you hard. The pull of the earth is called gravity.

You can easily find out the pull of the earth. If you weigh yourself, you will know how much gravity is pulling you.

Since there is gravity, water runs down hill. When you throw a ball into the air, it falls back down. Because of gravity, you do not fall off the earth as it whirls (旋转) around.

Then, can we get away from the earth and go far out into space? Now you can do it, because spaceships have been invented. Then spaceship will go so fast that it can escape (逃出) the earth’s gravity and carry you into space.

11. In this passage, the word “gravity” means. A. the pull of everything.

B. the force of attraction(吸引) among objects.

C. the force which attracts objects towards the centre of the earth D. the force which attracts the earth towards the sun. 12. When you slip(滑) you always fall to the ground because A. the earth always turns round. B. the earth has gravity

C. the earth’s gravity is greater than your weight. D. you are careless. 13. Gravity is strong that

A. it can throw a ball into the air. B. it makes you jump only seven feet.

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C. it can let you fly away from the earth. D. it can keep everything on earth. 14. Because of gravity,

A. water flows everything. B. we can go everywhere by ship. C. water always flows downwards. D. fish can live in water. 15. We can get away from the earth by spaceship because A. the spaceship goes very fast. B. the earth can’t pull the spaceship. C. the spaceship has a strong force.

D. the spaceship can jump higher than other things.

B

On the evening of June 21, 1992, a tall man with brown hair and blue eyes entered the beautiful hall of the Bell Tower Hotel in Xi’an with his bicycle. The hotel workers received him and telephoned the manager, for they had never seen a bicycle in the hotel ball before though they lived in “the kingdom of bicycles.”

Robert Friedlander, an American, arrived in Xi’an on his bicycle trip across Asia which started last December in New Delhi, India.

When he was 11, he read the book Marco Polo and made up his mind to visit the Silk Road. Now, after 44 years , he was on the Silk Road in Xi’an and his early dreams were coming true.

Robert Friedlander’s next destinations (目的地) were Lanzhou, Dunhuang, Urumqi, etc. He will complete his trip in Pakistan.

16. The best headline(标题) for this newspaper article would be . A. The Kingdom of Bicycles B. A Beautiful Hotel in Xi’an

C. Marco Polo and the Silk Road D. An American Achieving His Aims

17. The hotel workers told the manager about Friedlander coming to the hotel because .

A. he asked to see the manager B. he entered the hall with a bike

C. the manager had to know about all foreign guests

D. the manager knew about his trip and was expecting him 18. Friedlander is visiting the three countries in the following order . A. China, India, and Pakistan B. India, China, and Pakistan C. Pakistan, China, and India D. China, Pakistan, and India 19. What made Friedlander want to come to China? A. The stories about Marco Polo . B. The famous sights in Xi’an . C. His interest in Chinese silk.

D. His childhood dreams about bicycles . 20. Friedlander can be said to be .

A. clever B. friendly C. hardworking D. strong--minded

C

He works 10 hours a day, makes more than US $98,000 a year, doesn’t bother to take holidays,

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dresses as he pleases, he’s never been happier and is looking for another job. This 33-year-old, white, university-educated person is the typical Internet worker, according to a study by the Industry Standard, a San Francisco-based news magazine.

The typical worker, it appears, not only enjoys an income(收入) about three times the national average(平均数) but also enjoys himself. At present 2.5 million people are employed by Internet firms in the US. The results of the study give plenty of reasons why so many people think the grass is greener in Silicon Valley.

Even after tech stocks sharply went down in April, closing man start-ups, there is still a mood of enthusiasm(热情) and special advantage among those still employed. So what makes them “very happy?” “Demanding work” is given as the main reason and “salary” is unsurprisingly close behind. Those questioned in the study also listed working weekends and long holidays as signs of the pleasures of the workplaces.

21. the job as an Internet worker ________________.

A. calls for strict(严格的) rules. B. allows much freedom.

C. requires shorter working hours. D. leaves more time for housework.

22. The most important reason that an Internet worker likes his job is that the job _______. A. requires great effort but pays him very well.

B. brings him $98,000 a year, much more than the average salary.

C. promises him a big chance to rise and much freedom to have a change

D. allows him long holidays and working weekends, which brings much pleasure.

23. Many Internet workers thinks that _________ is a much better workplace for an Internet work. A. the present position B. San Francisco C. Silicon Valley D. a non-tech job 24. The whole passage mainly tells us _______________. A. youths prefer much more freedom in their work B. why Internet works enjoy their work so much

C. college graduates are greatly attracted by Internet work D. Internet workers earn much more than an average worker 25. The underlined word “salary” in this article means ___________.

A. question B. money C. holiday D. workplaces.

三，信息匹配 A.

How to Choose a Birthday Gift for a Teenage Girl

Often it’s difficult to shop for teenagers, as their tastes and trends change quickly. Finding and selecting a perfect birthday gift for a teenage girl starts with finding out what sort of person she is. A. How to Choose a First Birthday Gift for a Boy

A first birthday is a major milestone and a chance for parents to celebrate the first year of life for their children. That year is filled with milestones, most likely including his first step, his first tooth and his first word. Here we’ll give you some ideas of how to find a good gift for the little boy who’s turning 1.

B. How to Choose a Birthday Party Present for a 6-Year-Old Boy

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Choosing a 6-year-old boy’s birthday party present can be a big change from their 5th birthday. Six-year-old boys are now in kindergarten and are starting to experience the pressure from peers (同辈). C. Birthday Gift Ideas for a 16-Year-Old Boy

Sixteen-year-old boys aren’t kids any more, but they’re definitely not adults yet, either. The key to a great gift for a boy of this age is to understand both his maturity level and his interests. Consider what your teen does in his spare time for the best gift ideas, and when in doubt, ask! D. Gift Ideas for Men Turning 50

Turning 50 can be a hard transition (过渡) for men. Whether he is getting well along or not, sending him a great gift for the big day is important. Here are some gift ideas for men turning 50 that can lead you to find the perfect gift for the man in your life.

E. How to Choose a Birthday Gift for a Lovely Dog

Why should humans be the only ones to celebrate birthdays? When your dog’s birthday rolls around, why not remember him also? After all, he gives you loyalty (忠诚) and devotion(奉献) and can even make you smile when you’re down.

阅读以下人物的信息，然后为他们匹配感兴趣的文章。

26. Finn, who has an only son in his family, finds it very difficult to select a suitable present for his lovely son, who is going to have his birthday in a few weeks. What he likes now is quite different from what he liked last year, for he’s now in kindergarten.

27. Pamela, a mother of three children, a son of sixteen, a son of ten and a daughter of five, is thinking about what she’s going to buy for her sixteen-year-old boy. She hasn’t got any idea about it. What he would like to have as a gift is worrying her a lot nowadays.

28．Rory has a big family to care about, in which there’re six people, his wife, his parents, two kids and himself. As his fifty-year-old father’s birthday is coming, he has to decide what present his father likes. As he has no idea what to buy for his father, he wants to ask for some help or read something about it.

29. Mary is a mother of two children, a girl of sixteen and a boy of seven. As her daughter’s birthday is drawing near, she’s now worrying about what she should buy for her, for her tastes and trends change quickly. 30. Nancy is a kind-hearted young woman, a mother of a one-year-old boy who has just passed his birthday. On his birthday, she sent a lovely dog of 11 months old to his son. His son enjoys its company very much. A lovely idea

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