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1、作业1-11、Its raining so heavily outside. Im terribly anxious about my sons safety. .A. Well. He is a good boy. B. Yes, it is. It will rain tomorrow. C. Dont worry about him. He will come back safe and sound. 2、Our son has picked up some bad habits recently, and I am really worried about it. .A. Yes, t

2、hey have some bad habits. B. Cheer up. I believe he will overcome it. C. Well, he likes picking things up when he is out. 3、We often compare children _ flowers.A. with B. to C. in 4、Young people _ 62% of University teaching staff.A. comprise B. compose C. contain5、Lily is a good student except _ she

3、 is a little bit careless.A. where B. which C. that Stopping Yelling At Your KidsParenting is hard. If youre a parent, Im sure that I dont need to tell you that our job is a tough one. When youre managing children, it can be difficult to remember that they are still learning. If you find you are yel

4、ling at your kids more often than you want to, here are some ways that can help you reduce the yelling. Ive been working on this for the past few months and I have to say, its been amazing for both the kids and me.If you are having an argument with your child, you need to make sure you both take the

5、 time to really listen. It gives both of you time to think and really listen to each other, which is important.Kids are more likely to listen to you if you listen to them!One of your biggest struggles is to remind yourself of appropriate expectations. You cant expect that your youngest acts as respo

6、nsibly as your oldest. You should lower what you expect taking into consideration things like their age it can make a big difference.You should do your best to take a moment before yelling and take in a deep breath. It makes a world of difference for you. Instead of yelling, youd better whisper. It

7、can also help diffuse any situation by making things quieter, not louder. Besides, the more time you spend with your kids, the better youll get at communicating with them. Youre both more likely to understand each other.If your children arent listening or it seems they only dont listen to you, you d

8、ont take it personally. You should remind yourself that your kids are still learning and theyre not going to be perfect.操作提示：句子对的选择下拉选项框为“T”；句子错误选择下拉选项框为“F”。1. As a parent, you may know that parenting is an easy job.回答 2. Listening to each other is a good way to stop argument between parents and the

9、ir kids.回答 3. Usually younger kids behave less responsibly than elder children.回答 4. Parents should lower their expectations for their kids.回答 5. Both yelling and whispering can help make things quieter.回答 作业1-21、Ken did badly in his math test. Im terribly worried about the result. .A. I am so happy

10、 he is very healthy. B. Well, it is hard to see. C. Come on. It isnt the end of the world. 2、How do you feel about your family life? .A. Good. Its a good choice to work there. B. Not bad. I think it is a good choice to be a full-time mother. C. Not bad. I have visited their family a lot of times. 3、

11、We consider it necessary _ Tom should improve his behavior.A. which B. that C. what 4、He asked me _ Zhang Hua came to school or not.A. what B. if C. whether 5、Tom won the first prize of oral English contest, which is beyond his _.A. reputation B. contribution C. expectation Most couples who get marr

12、ied or decide to live together generally plan to have children. Several years ago, people thought that having big families was common and this was seen as an advantage. That was mainly because children began working at an early age to help provide for the family. But with the changing times and with

13、 the cost of living getting higher every single year, having a big family is no longer considered to be a practical option. In fact, more couples consider that they have only one child and some do not have any desire to become parents at all.According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, b

14、y 1986, women aged 40 to 44 years, were considerably more likely to have given birth to two children than three children (36% vs. 27%) or four or more children (19%). However, taken together, women were still more likely to have had three or more children than to have had two children (46% vs. 36%).

15、In recent years, women were more likely to have had two children than three or more children a trend that was most marked in the most recent period (38% vs. 25% in 1996; 38% vs. 22% in ). These days, most families in Australia have two children. But the number of women who hadgiven birth toa single

16、childincreased progressivelyfrom only 8% in 1981 to 13% in .The U.S. Census Bureau states that there are approximately 14 million only children in America today. Thiscomprises 20% ofthe childrens populationcompared toonly 10% around fifty years ago.操作提示：通过题干后的下拉框选择题目的对的答案。1. Several years ago, peopl

17、e thought that having big families was回答 A. uncommon and this was seen as an advantageB. common and this was seen as a disadvantageC. common and this was seen as an advantage2. By 1986, taken together, women were still more likely to have had 回答 children.A. lessB. moreC. no3. In recent years, women

18、were more likely to have had 回答 A. three or four childrenB. more childrenC. fewer children4. According to the passage, we can predict that the number of family with a single child will 回答 (将会增长).A. decreased dramaticallyB. increased dramaticallyC. remained steady5. Which of the following may be the

19、best title for the passage?回答 A. Families Having Fewer Children Nowadays.B. Couples Having More Children Nowadays.C. Women Being Likely to Have More Children.作业2Looking after a baby is not an easy job, is it? .A. Looking after a baby is very tired. B. I like looking after a baby. C. No, it isnt. Do

20、you mind if I record your lecture? .A. No, youd better not. B. No，not at all. C. Never mind. Linda, whats wrong with your grandmother? .A. She is not retired. B. She hurt her leg. C. She got a new house. Im sorry to hear that your grandmother is ill in hospital. A. Thats all right. B. Its very kind

21、of you. C. It is nothing. Is your grandmother getting well now? .A. Yes, she is much better now. B. She gets up early. C. She feels comfortable.Demand for HYPERLINK o Elderly Care Elderly Care Services in China Rising RapidlyThe number of elderly people aged above 60 increased. Demand for HYPERLINK

22、o Elderly Care elderly care services in China will continue to rise due to the increasing aging population. The number of elderly people aged above 60 was over 200 million in , and will be 300 million in 2025 and 400 million in 2034, according to experts.It will be a tough challenge for China to dea

23、l with, due to the increasing rates of urbanization and a decreasing birth rate. The Chinese people will be facing a big challenge if we do not have enough money when we get older.The United Nations defines an aging society as one that has 10 percent of its population at or above the age of 60.When

24、most developed countries were classed as an aging society, their gross domestic product (GDP) per capita stood at between 5,000 to 10,000 U.S. dollars or above. However, China became an aging society in , and its GDP per capita was only 1,000 U.S. dollars. It was 6,000 U.S. dollars in . Chinas econo

25、mic foundation for an elderly society is fragile.On Sept. 13., the State Council issued a guideline to speed up the development of Chinas HYPERLINK o Elderly Care elderly care services, hoping to complete a social care network for its elderly by 2025.操作提示：通过题干后的下拉框选择题目的对的答案。1. What does the word “de

26、creasing” in Paragraph 2 mean?回答 A. It means “falling”. B. It means “rising”. C. It means “peaking”.2. What does GDP stands for?A. Government Document Publishing Service.回答 B. Gross domestic product. C. General domestic product.3. What was Chinas GDP per capita in ?回答 A. It was 1,000 U.S. dollars. B

27、. It was 6,000 U.S. dollars. C. It was 10,000 U.S. dollars.4. Why is Chinas economic foundation for an elderly society fragile？回答 A. Because of its increasing aging population and its low GDP per capita. B. Because when China was classed as an aging society, our gross domestic product (GDP) per capi

28、ta is high. C. Because of its decreasing aging population and its high GDP per capita.5. The passage implies that回答 A. Chinese government can do nothing to deal with the challenge of the increasing aging population B. Chinese people dont need enough money when they get older C. The Chinese social ca

29、re network is expected to be completed in the near future作业3He asked John _ he could swim.A. that B. if C. how He is worth _.A. trust B. trusted C. trusting She _ the children not to make any noise.A. tell B. told C. said Youd better _ to hospital at once.A. go B. to C. going There is only one thing

30、 that people cant _you, and that is your wisdom.A. take care of B. take away from C. take downAmong the more colorful characters of Leadvilles golden age were H.A.W. Tabor and his second wife, Elizabeth McCourt, better known as “Baby Doe”. Their history is fast becoming one of the legends of the Old

31、 West. Horace Austin Warner Tabor was a school teacher in Vermont. With his first wife and two children he left Vermont by covered wagon in 1855 to homestead in Kansas. Perhaps he did not find farming to his liking, or perhaps he was lured by rumors of fortunes to be made in Colorado mines. At any r

32、ate, a few years later he moved west to the small Colorado mining camp known as California Gulch, which he later renamed Leadville when he became its leading citizen. “Great deposits of lead are sure to be found here.” he said.As it turned out, it was silver, not lead, that was to make Leadvilles fo

33、rtune and wealth. Tabor knew little about mining himself, so he opened a general store, which sold everything from boots to salt, flour, and tobacco.It was his custom to “grubstake” prospective miners, in other words, to supply them with food and supplies, or “grub”, while they looked for ore, in re

34、turn for which he would get a share in the mine if one was discovered. He did this for a number of years, but no one that he aided ever found anything of value.Finally one day in the year 1878, so the story goes, two miners came in and asked for “grub”. Tabor had decided to quit supplying it because

35、 he had lost too much money that way. These were persistent, however, and Tabor was too busy to argue with them. “Oh help yourself. One more time wont make any difference,” He said and went on selling shoes and hats to other customers. The two miners took $17 worth of supplies, in return for which t

36、hey gave Tabor a one-third interest in their findings. They picked a barren place on the mountain side and began to dig. After nine days they struck a rich vein of silver. Tabor bought the shares of the other two men, and so the mine belonged to him alone. This mine, known as the “Pittsburgh Mine,”

37、made 1 300 000 for Tabor in return for his $17 investment.Later Tabor bought the Matchless Mine on another barren hillside just outside the town for $117 000. This turned out to be even more fabulous than the Pittsburgh, yielding $35 000 worth of silver per day at one time. Leadville grew. Tabor bec

38、ame its first mayor, and later became lieutenant governor of the state.操作提示：通过题干后的下拉框选择题目的对的答案。 1. Leadville got its name for the following reasons EXCEPT 回答 .A. because Tabor became its leading citizenB. because great deposits of lead is expected to be found thereC. because it could bring good fort

39、une to Tabor2. The word “grubstake” in paragraph 2 means 回答 .A. to supply miners with food and suppliesB. to open a general storeC. to supply miners with food and supplies and in return get a share in the mine, if one was discovered3. Tabor made his first fortune 回答 .A. by supplying two prospective

40、miners and getting in return a one-third interest in the findingsB. because he was persuaded by the two miners to quit supplyingC. by buying the shares of the other4. The underlying reason for Tabors life career is 回答 .A. purely accidentalB. based on the analysis of miners being very poor and their

41、possibility of discovering profitable mining siteC. through the help from his second wife5. If this passage is the first part of an article, who might be introduced in the following part?回答 A. Tabors life.B. Tabors second wife, Elizabeth McCourt.C. Other colorful characters.作业四May I open the window

42、to let in some fresh air?_A. Come on B. Take care. C. Go ahead! Ok, Ill fix your computer right now.Oh, take your time. _A. I cant stand it. B. Im in no hurry. C. Thats a great idea.People_foxes_cleverbutslyanimals.A. considerto be B. consideras C. considerX This plant cantbe exposed_strong sunshine

43、.A. in B. to C. by He asked his neighbor to _his house.A. keep an eye on B. keep their eyes on C. keep theireyes open The law defines youthful offenders (age 18 or under) as “delinquent” if they commit offenses.As for the same offenses, the court would consider an adult as a “criminal”. “Status offe

44、nders” are juveniles who commit offenses appropriate only to juveniles, such as truancy from school. Here are a few ideasto help prevent your children from being a delinquent.Keep your children in school to help prevent delinquency. Minor offenses, such as truancy, can lead to more serious offenses.

45、 Make clear to your children your expectations about their school attendance. Meet with school officials if necessary.Exercise adequate supervision. Juveniles rarely commit serious offenses while under the supervision of an adult. Seek the assistance of your local service agencies if you feel you ca

46、nnot control your children. Attend parenting classes, or join a local support group if you are having trouble understanding how to exercise discipline.Educate your children about the dangers of drugs. Drug offenses and addiction can have serious consequences for your children. Let your children know

47、 you will not tolerate drug use. Stay informed about drug use trends in children.Get your children involved in after-school recreational activities, sports, community service or other positive activities. Young people with positive outlets for their energy are more likely to do well in school and av

48、oid the problems of delinquency.Know who your childrens friends are. Show an interest in your childrens social life and peer groups. Peer pressure may have a bad effect on teenagers and young people. Do not allow your children to associate with juvenile delinquents.操作提示：句子对的选择下拉选项框为“T”；句子错误选择下拉选项框为“

49、F”。1、The court would consider youthful offenders as “criminals”if they commit offenses. 2、You must meet with school officials to prevent your children from delinquency. 3、If you cannot control your children, ask for help from thelocal service agencies. 4、Inform your children that you will not tolera

50、te drug useand drug offenses can have serious resultsfor your children. Children always involving in positive activitiesare more likely to do well in school and avoid the problems of delinquency. 作业五-Weve worked for a long time, what about stopping a while to have a rest?-_.A. I like it. B. You are

51、wonderful. C. Thats a good idea. -Im sorry for breaking the cup.-Oh, _ . Ive got plenty.A. forget it B. my pleasure C. help yourself The news came _ we won the first prize in the competition.A. that B. which C. whetherNowadays people spend more time exercising to keep _.A. fitly B. fitting C. fit I

52、have no idea _ to make my speech interesting.A. how B. why C. when1.Ones health should never be sacrificed for a need to work hard. A. 人的身体健康应当永不牺牲努力工作的需要。B. 人永远不该为了努力工作的需要而牺牲身体健康。C. 人的身体健康永远不该为了需要努力工作而被牺牲。2. Travelling at home and abroad has now become convenient and affordable. A. 在家和出国的旅游目前已经变得以便

53、和承当得起。B. 家里的和国外的旅游目前已经变得以便和承当得起。C. 目前国内和国外的旅行已变得以便和承当得起。3. Exercising helps relax your body and has been shown to relieve mental stress as well. A. 锻炼有助于放松身体并且已显示也可以减缓精神压力。B. 锻炼协助身体松懈并且已经被展示来减轻脑力压力。C. 锻炼有助于身体松弛并已被显露出可以较好地减轻精神压力。4. Knowing when and how to relax should be a part of well-balanced lifes

54、tyle. A懂得什么时候和如何休息应当是明智生活方式的一部分。B懂得何时和如何放松应当是匀称的生活方式的一部分。C懂得何时放松和如何放松应当成为均衡生活的一部分。5.Generally speaking, the languageused in public speaking is formal in style, clear and vivid in tone and persuasive in purpose. A一般来说，公共演讲中所用的语言文体正式，惟妙惟肖，具有说服力。B一般来说，公共演讲中所用的语言风格正式，语调清晰生动，说理目的明确。C一般来说，公共演讲中所用的语言风格正式，语

55、调清晰生动，目的是劝慰别人。作业六Hardly had the train arrived at the destination when the passengers _ out in no time.A. flew B. dropped C. flooded Good friends means sharing happiness but also sadness _ each other.A. of B. with C. by _ was not very wise.A. Telling her the truth B. To tell her the truth C. Tell her

56、 the truthIt is an open secret _he is not a qualified manager.A. that B. which C. whatYoud better listening to the teacher in the lesson.A. pay attention to B. paying attention to C. paying attention on English, the Global LanguageEnglish is spoken as a native language by around 377 million people,

57、and as a second language by around 375 million speakers in the world. Speakers of English as a second language will soon outnumber those who speak it as a first language. Around 750 million people are believed to speak English as a foreign language. English has an official or a special status in 75

58、countries with a total population of over 2 billion.The domination of the English language globally is a sure thing. English is the language of international communications, business, tourism, education, science, computer technology, media and the Internet. British colonialism in the 19th century an

59、d American capitalism and technological progress in the 20th century were undoubtedly the main causes for the spread of English throughout the world. From the fifteenth century, the British began to sail all over the world and became explorers, colonists and imperialists. They took the English langu

60、age to many places. For the last hundred years, the USA has played a leading role in most parts of the world. The Hollywood film industry also attracted many foreign artists in quest of fame and fortune and the number of American films produced every year soon flooded the market.However, the future