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1、She looked at the price and put it back.Usually my kids are happy to spend my money, but are much more careful when it comes to putting_their_hands_in_their_own_pockets. I like to think this is because they have earned their money and it therefore has a value to them.My childrens pocket money is rew

2、ardbased. They each have certain weekly jobs: they clean their rooms, organize their clothes and clear the table. There are things that we need to pay attention to while rewarding children: the rules need to be clear, transparent （透明的） and very fair. And I dont want money to be connected in their mi

3、nds with the giving of love.Therefore, my childrens pocket money is not based on them “being good”. It is too difficult to be good for most normal children all day, every day for a full week.I also dont believe in paying my children to be kind and wellmannered. This is something we expect from them

4、as part of our family and as little human beings. As a reward for good behavior such as going to bed on time, Id rather use a rewardbased activity or experience that is done together: ice skating or a cinema trip instead of money. Punishments for bad behavior will usually be not allowing them to pla

5、y.I really want to teach my children good money management skills, and I believe allowing them to earn and spend their own pocket money is a great place to start.语篇解读本文是议论文。文章讨论了该如何给孩子零用钱。1The example at the beginning of the text serves as a（n） _.A. comment B. conclusionC. introduction D. background

6、答案与解析C推理判断题。文章一开始举在超市购物的例子是为了引出下文作者要讨论的话题。2The underlined phrase “putting their hands in their own pockets” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to “_”A. earning money by themselvesB. spending their own moneyC. visiting the supermarketD. doing certain jobs答案与解析B词义猜测题。画线短语前的“Usually my kids are happy

7、 to spend my money”与画线短语所在的句子形成对比，孩子们在花“我”的钱时很高兴，但是花他们自己的钱时却格外小心。3The author holds the view that _.A. kids should earn their pocket moneyB. kids should learn how to give loveC. parents should set an example to their kidsD. parents should help manage their kids money答案与解析A推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句以及第五段的“My chi

8、ldrens pocket money is rewardbased . clear the table”可知，作者赞成孩子们应该自己去挣他们的零用钱，这样他们才会更珍惜。BNonverbal CommunicationWhen you are in another country, it is important to know the language, but it is equally important to know how to communicate nonverbally （不用言语地）. Before saying anything, people communicate

9、nonverbally by making gestures. According to an investigation （调查）, only 30 to 35 percent of our communication is verbal. When people dont know the language, the most common way to communicate is through gestures. However, many gestures have different meanings, or no meaning at all, in different par

10、ts of the world.In the United States, for example, nodding your head up and down means “yes”. In some parts of Greece and Turkey, however, this motion can mean “no”. In Southeast Asia, nodding your head is a polite way of saying “Ive heard you.”In ancient Rome, when the emperor wanted to spare someo

11、nes life, he would put his thumb up. Today in the United States, when someone puts his/her thumb up, it means “Everything is all right.” However, in Sardinia and Greece, the gesture is insulting and should not be used there.In the United States, raising your clasped （握紧的） hands above your head means

12、 “Im the champion” or “Im the winner”. It is the sign that prizefighters make when they win a fight. When a leading Russian statesman （政治家） made this gesture after a White House meeting, Americans misunderstood and thought he meant he was a winner. In Russia, however, it is a sign of friendship.Ther

13、e are other nonverbal signals that people should be aware of when they go to another country, such as the distance to maintain between speakers. Americans stand closer to each other than English people. English people dont like touching somebody or being touched. Now in America, touch is important.

14、For example, friends touch each other on the arm. They often put an arm around a friend when they say “hello” or “goodbye”4It is very important to know how to communicate nonverbally when you are in another country because _.A. most people speak different languagesB. much of our communication is non

15、verbal on many occasionsC. people usually make gestures before saying anythingD. its easy to learn how to express oneself through gestures答案与解析B推理判断题。由第一段第三句“According to an investigation （调查）, only 30 to 35 percent of our communication is verbal”可知。5If a native in Singapore nods his head up and dow

16、n when you talk to him, his motion means _.A. yes B. noC. thats all right D. Ive heard you答案与解析D细节理解题。新加坡属于东南亚。由第二段最后一句“In Southeast Asia, nodding your head is a polite way of saying Ive heard you”可知。6When the Russian leader put up his clasped hands after the meeting at the White House _.A. he meant

17、 Russia was the winnerB. he was insulting AmericaC. he made a show of friendship to AmericaD. he in fact meant nothing at all答案与解析C细节理解题。由倒数第二段最后一句“In Russia, however, it is a sign of friendship”可知。7The gesture of putting ones thumb up should not be used when you are travelling in _.A. China B. the

18、United StatesC. Greece D. Southeast Asia由第三段最后一句可知，在希腊这个手势是侮辱性的，因而不能使用。CWhy buy art? To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. An artwork can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, its worth every penny. Anyone can buy art

19、for almost any reason. Many people buy an artwork simply because they like it, even if the artwork may be created by an unknown artist. Art, as long as you enjoy it, is never a waste of money.Art Is for EnjoymentArt is meant to be shown. Dont ever feel pressured to buy something you wont enjoy looki

20、ng at day after day, no matter what other people may say. Dont buy something that doesnt attract you just because it is trendy （时髦的）, or because the artwork will make a good investment. If you dont like the artwork at all, dont buy it!Art Improves Your EnvironmentHave you ever noticed that all beaut

21、iful homes have art as an integral （不可或缺的） part of the decoration? Art lends life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thoughtout art collection will help create a unique ambience （气氛） in your home and make it more attractive.Art Makes a StatementThe kind of art you surround yours

22、elf with says much about your personality, tastes and values. Art_truly_is_a_mirror_of_the_soul.Art Enriches Your LifeLove even the love of an activity or an inanimate object, such as a work of art contributes to healthier living and a longer lifespan （寿命）. Art should enrich your life. Otherwise, wh

23、y do you spend precious time and resources on it?Just remember to select something that will appeal to your tastes, and keep to a sensible budget. Good art neednt cost an arm and a leg.Happy art collecting!语篇解读本文介绍了收集艺术品的好处。8According to the author, what should you consider when buying a piece of ar

24、t?A. Whether it brings pleasure to you.B. Whether it is fashionable at present.C. Whether you can profit from it in the end.D. Whether it is created by a famous artist.答案与解析A细节判断题。由“Dont attract you just because it is trendy （时髦的）, or because the artwork will make a good investment”可排除B、C两项；由“buy an

25、 artwork . even if the artwork may be created by an unknown artist”可排除D项，再结合“Dont enjoy looking at day after day, no matter what other people may say.”和“If you dont buy it！”可知A项切题。9The underlined sentence in the passage probably means _.A. art can show what you look likeB. art is an expression of wh

26、o you areC. a mirror has the feature similar to artD. a mirror can be a true work of art答案与解析B句意猜测题。由“The kind of art you surround yourself with says much about your personality, tastes and values.”可推知选B项。10In which part of the newspaper are you most likely to find this passage?A. Health Report. B.

27、Art & Life.C. Life Story. D. Painting & Celebrity.本文主要介绍了艺术品与人的生活的关系，由此可推知B项切题。第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。We all know that stress （压力） can have a negative （消极的） effect on our minds and bodies. It increases our risk for heart attack, and decreases our quality of lif

28、e. Doctors often encourage people to decrease stress and “stop and smell the roses.” _11_ Consider the following：Reconsider your diet.Eating healthfully will not only keep you physically fit, it will also help you think clearly and stay energetic throughout the day. First, consider adding vitamins a

29、nd nutrients to your diet. Most of us dont get what we need from our diet. Many of these actually are said to have stressbreaking benefits. _12_ Your favourite diet might not lead to good health. If you want to enjoy hearthealthy food without losing taste, you might try the Mediterranean diet which

30、includes fish, healthy fat, plenty of fruits and vegetables, and whole grains._13_Getting active is probably one of the best things you can do to decrease stress. Researchers found that working out has powerful stressreducing benefits. Another recent study found that people who sleep less than five to six hours a night are more likely to be overweight. Make sure that you get enough sleep by going to bed and getting up at the same time each day, even on the weekends.Try to take a deep breath._14_ As you