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Double Trouble When I was eight, I wanted a toy and needed $10 to buy it. But, as usual, I was broken. I decided to ask my 11-year-old sister, Kathleen, for a loan. I went to her room, __________her for the cash. Laughing, she agreed to lend me the money, but__________, "I will charge you 10 percent compound interest every __________until you pay me back." "Compound interest---what's that?" I asked. "Well, interest is what you call the__________money borrowers have to pay back on a loan," she explained. "Compound interest means that the interest payments get bigger and bigger the__________it takes you to pay back the loan. To repay the loan, you will need to give me $11 after one month. If you wait two months to pay me back, your__________ will grow from $10 to $11. So I'll be charging you interest on $11. Then I will add that interest to the $11 you already owe me, for a __________of $12.10. That's what you'll owe after two months." "Sure. I get it," I said. Though truthfully, I was getting __________. Kathleen lent me the money, and I bought the toy. My birthday came a month later, and my mom gave me $10. __________, that was just the amount I needed to buy another toy I wanted__________. I __________paying my sister for a month. After another month, I forgot about the loan. Several months later, on Christmas morning, my sister and I each found a $20 bill in our stockings. I was just putting it into my pocket__________Kathleen tapped me on the shoulder. "Sorry, kiddo. That's mine. I'm __________your debt." "Huh?" Then I__________ the loan. "Hey! How can it be that much? I only borrowed $10." "True," she said, "but interest has been compounding for eight months. Now you owe me $21.43." She paused, and then, smiling triumphantly, said, "You can pay me the $1.43." I__________to believe that a $10 loan could more than double so quickly. Much to my __________, my sister got her pencil and tablet and showed me exactly how it all __________. My head__________as I tried to keep track of Kathleen's calculations, but this time, I got the basic__________of compound interest. I learned from this__________experience that borrowing money can be "double trouble" in no time. 1.A.begging B.blaming C.searching D.preparing 2.A.suggested B.swore C.explained D.added 3.A.month B.year C.week D.day 4.A.little B.extra C.enough D.same 5.A.shorter B.more C.longer D.less 6.A.cash B.debt C.note D.saving 7.A.total B.cost C.number D.bill 8.A.encouraged B.shocked C.satisfied D.confused 9.A.Gradually B.Obviously C.Hopefully D.Unfortunately 10.A.seriously B.desperately C.secretly D.willingly 11.A.decided on B.put off C.gave away D.cared about 12.A.after B.when C.while D.until 13.A.carrying B.relying C.collecting D.focusing 14.A.neglect B.complained C.stated D.remembered 15.A.decided B.pretended C.refused D.managed 16.A.relief B.delight C.annoyance D.regret 17.A.added up B.showed up C.turned up D.sped up 18.A.turned B.hurt C.stuck D.nodded 19.A.idea B.lesson C.benefit D.discovery 20.A.unfair B.worthless C.painful D.decisive
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Once there was a piano player in a bar. People came just to hear him play. But one night, a lady asked him to sing a song. I don’t sing, “said the man. But the lady told the waiter, “ I’m tired of listening to the piano. I want the player to sing! “ The waiter shouted across the room,” Hey,friend! If you want to get paid,sing a song!” So he did. He had never sung in public before. Now he was singing for the very first time! Nobody had ever heard the song Mona Lisa sung so beautifully! He had talent he was sitting on! He may have lived the rest of his life as a no - name piano player in a no - name bar. But once he found, by accident，that he could sing well,he. went on working hard and became one of the best - known singers in the US. His name was Nat King Cole. You,too,have skills and abilities. You may not feel that your talent is great,but it may be better than you think. With hard work, most skills can be improved. Besides, you may have no success at all if you just sit on your talent. 1.Nat King Cole succeeded because . A.the lady helped him a lot B.he caught the chance C.he continued to play in the bar D.he played the piano well 2.The words” sit on” in the passage probably mean” “. A.fail to realize B.forget to use C.try to develop D.manage to show 3.From the story we know if you have some talent,you should . A.hide it and wait B.ask others for help C.pay no attention to it D.work hard to improve yourself 4.Which could be the best title for the passage? A.Sing in the Bar B.Achieve Success in Life C.Never Lose Heart D.Find Your Hidden Talent.
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To see the world is one thing. To have someone to share it with is another. Indeed the travel becomes more interesting when you have a travel partner. A travel partner can be a close friend, a family member, a pal you’ve met online, or a business You can have someone to talk to Traveling alone is fun，but wouldn’t you feel lonely? Having a travel partner can remove the feeling of loneliness. This is especially true if you can get a travel companion who is very familiar with the place you, re traveling to. You don’ t have to ask any information from the locals, and you can increase the time you spend in the country. One of the major headaches in traveling is the costs involved. You can’t simply ignore the rising price of hotels or plane tickets. You should also think about your daily needs, such as your food. Of course, you can’t simply go back without bringing any souvenirs (纪念品)to your friends and family. All these can ruin your budg- et(预算).However, when you have a travel friend, you can have someone to share the expenses with. You can meet a good friend Having a travel mate is a good way of meeting a new friend or even a lifelong partner. You can never count the number of couples who actually found their way into each other’s heart while traveling together in another country. You can have someone to watch out for you When you’re in a foreign land, you’ll never be really safe. You don’t know the rules as well as the culture of the people. A travel mate will be perfect to remind you of your duties in the country and to watch your back just in case you get lost. So why don’t you find a travel companion now? Let’s find out how ... 1.What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage? A.To introduce a travel company. B.To encourage us to have a travel partner. C.To explain how to be a perfect travel partner. D.To tell an interesting experience with a travel partner. 2.What’s the best title for the 3rd paragraph? A.You can have someone to share the expenses with. B.You can know the local culture well. C.You can enjoy food with your partner. D.You can save money by bargaining together. 3.Which of the following statements agrees with the author’s opinion? A.Traveling alone is not fun. B.Buying souvenirs isn’t necessary. C.Many people fall in love when traveling. D.It’s better to choose a stranger as a travel partner. 4.The following paragraph will probably talk about . A.how to get along with a travel partner B.how travel can benefit people C.what we can learn from travel D.how to find a travel partner
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Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas’ best summer vacation activities. Visit SeaWorld There are sea life shows，adventure camps，thrilling rides and a water park. A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld. Windsurf at South Padre With miles of shallow (浅的)，calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds conning off the Gulf of Mexico，South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream. Swim at Barton Springs Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Greek was built. Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state. Take part in an outdoor adventure In the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities, including boating, hiking, camping and more. Camp and hike in Big Bend Park Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching and camping - you name it. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend. Enjoy saltwater fishing Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA. More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods (鱼竿)to make good use of Texas, world - class saltwater fishery. 1.The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for . A.Texas B.San Antonio C.South Padre D.Gulf of Mexico 2.When you visit SeaWorld, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT . A.sea life shows B.adventure camps C.climbing D.exciting rides 3.Where can you go if you want your windsurfing dream to come true? A.San Antonio. B.South Padre. C.Barton Springs. D.Texas Hill Country.
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Alida Monaco doesn’t spend her summers doing the usual teenage work, like working at the mall. Instead，she ‘ s studying. It used to be that a summer job was considered a teenage thing. Today, Monaco ,who has never had a summer job, is part of growing trend (趋势)teenagers focusing on their studies, even during the summer. That’s down from 72% of Americans aged 16 to 19 who worked in July of 1978, according to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fierce (激烈的)competition, older workers returning to the workforce and weak economic growth are all adding to the decrease of teenagers in the workforce. But as schoolwork grows increasingly heavy and homework eats up more time, data suggest the biggest reason why some teens won’t be working this summer is that they simply don’t1 have time. For college - bound teens, some teachers even advise students not to waste time on a summer job. “ Some of my students only have about six weeks off in the summer,” said Shannon Reed, a lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh and a former high school English teacher.” I could never advise that they get jobs during that short break. ” Young people who don’t work may miss out on valuable skills that they’11 need control and help people learn to deal with adult situations. But Monaco, who plans to attend Harvard, isn’t fazed by her lack(缺乏)of work experience. “Maybe I have missed out on a couple of life skills, “she said. “ But I don’t think it will harm me in way .” 1.What is the trend of American teenagers? A.They are becoming lazy. B.They are fond of doing holiday jobs. C.They are focusing more on studies than on jobs. D.They are becoming particular about (挑剔)holiday jobs 2.What is the third paragraph mainly about? A.The reasons for teenagers giving up work. B.The fierce competition teenagers face. C.The structure (结构)of America’s workforce. D.The effects of America9 s weak economy. 3.What’s Shannon Reed’s attitude towards the new trend? A.uncaring. B.favorable(支持的). C.worried. D.doubtful. 4.What does the underlined word “fazed” in the last paragraph mean? A.supported. B.helped. C.upset. D.confused.
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阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 China plans to release one or two giant pandas into the wild. So far the spot 1. (select) in east China s Jiangxi province. It will be the first time to release a gaint panda into the wild outside southwest China’s. Sichuan Province, 2. 13 pandas had been released by the end of last year. An expert meeting was held in Jiangxi, where it was decided that pandas would be transported from Sichuan. Then they will be released into the Jiangxi Guanshan National Nature Reserve. The nature reserve 3. (have) a mild climate and a quite good ecosystem, with abundant bamboo 4. (resource) and little human interference, which is good for giant pandas to reproduce. Researchers also 5. (brief) introduced the research method to experts. The method includes 6. giant panda reintroduction program, The reintroduction program refers to 7. (release) captive-bred (圈养繁殖的) pandas to their past distribution areas. They will live in these areas after wild training 8. (rebuild) the wild population. Researchers will obtain 9. (value) data. And the data shows how pandas adapt to the environment and climate after they stay at the wild habitats. The program has high research value for studying some problems. Why did pandas die out in their historical distribution areas? How did climate changes influence the current panda population? The program will also help expand the distribution range 10. giant pandas. Besides, it can reduce the extinction risks of their wild population.
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Starting high school is a great experience for any teenager. Whether you are coming from a middle school ( grades six through eight) or a junior high school (grades seven through nine) , there are many things about high school that are different from your old school environment. 1. You will face being in a new school, making new friends in an unfamiliar class and getting to know new teachers.These new teachers will usually have higher academic (学术的)level than your middle school teachers. 2. In return, they expect you to work hard and develop your skills. On top of all this, peer pressure（压力）to drink and smoke often increases in high school. 3. Although there is a lot of pressure, it is nothing you cannot deal with. If you are feeling pressure to do something that you feel is wrong, talk to a friend, parent or counselor to find a solution. 4. If you are not succeeding academically, find someone to help you. If you feel lonely, try to join a school club or group to make new friends. 5. With time，you will come to be thankful for everything about your experience. On the point of starting your high school, are you ready? A.You will experience many changes. B.They want to help you get into college. C.High school may seem discouraging(令人沮丧的)at first. D.You can make friends at senior high school easily. E.They are there to help you get into this great new time in your life. F.High school is difficult for those who are not prepared well at first. G.Besides, the pressure could also come from grades, loneliness and so on.
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假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter所在的学校正在开展“整本书阅读”活动，他来信希望你推荐一本适合的中文书。请你给Peter回信，内容包括： 1. 推荐书目；2. 推荐的理由；3. 阅读建议。 注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 参考词汇：“整本书阅读”活动the Whole-book Reading Activity __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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假设你是红星中学高三（1）班学生李华。为迎接建国70周年，上个月学校组织了“祖国在我心中”主题知识竞赛。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，介绍你和同学们参加活动的完整过程，并以“A Significant Event”为题，给校刊“英语角”投稿。词数不少于60。
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