Lin Xiao, 21, a student at Guangdong University, has a big family – her two parents, a younger brother and two younger sisters. Lin took her role as the “big sister” seriously. When her first sister was born, Lin took turns with her mom holding the baby late into the night. “I almost did everything that was supposed to be a parent’s job, but I felt proud of myself,” she said.
Not all of Lin’s classmates shared her experiences because of the family planning policy (政策), a law that was carried out in China about forty years ago. But the situation is about to change. A new policy made on October 29 said all couples can now have two children.
The new policy is expected to help raise the population of China. Recently, China has been facing an aging population and labor shortages because of the low birth rate (比率).
The two-child policy may also be the gift for every only child. Researchers found that growing up with a brother or sister can have good influence on one’s mental health.
“Brothers and sisters do matter in unique ways. They give kids something that parents don’t.” Laura Walker, a professor from Beijing University, told China Daily. She noted that having a brother or a sister protects teenagers against loneliness, fear and so on.
Liu Fang, 20, from Shenzhen University, has a 2-year-younger sister. When her sister disagreed with parents over choosing a college major, she helped her to communicate with parents. “If necessary, I would always have her back,” said Liu. “The best part of having a sister is that you have a partner, friend and supporter throughout your life.”
But children with brothers or sisters also have to learn to understand and look after each other, said Laura.
1.There are ________ children in Lin Xiao’s family.
A. three B. four C. five D. six
2.The one-child policy caused some problems except ________.
A. the aging population B. labor shortages
C. the population growth D. the low birth rate
3.We can infer from the article that ________.
A. Lin Xiao doesn’t like her sister
B. Liu Fang has a 17-year-old sister
C. Laura is against the two-child policy
D. The one-child policy is out of date now
4.The best title for this article should be ________.
A. Brothers and sisters are good for us.
B. The family planning policy is bad.
C. The two-child policy helps a lot.
D. A new policy was made.
His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day late in the afternoon, while working to support his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby pond(池塘).He dropped his tools and ran to the pond. There, up to his neck in the water, was a terrified boy, crying and struggling to free himself. Obviously the boy did not know how to swim. Fleming jumped into the pond and quickly swam toward the boy. He saved the boy who could have been a terrible death.
The next day, a very cool carriage pulled up to the Scotsman’s house. A well-dressed nobleman stepped out and introduced himself as the father of the boy Fleming saved the day before.
“I want to repay you,” said the nobleman. “You saved my son’s life.”
“No, I can’t accept any payment for what I did,” the Scottish farmer replied, waving off the offer.
At that moment, the farmer’s own son came to the door of the farmhouse, confused by who was visiting them.
“Is that your son?” the nobleman asked.
“Yes,” the farmer replied proudly.
“I’ll make you a deal. Let me take him with me. I promise you that I will give him a good education. If the boy is anything like his father, he’ll grow up to be a man you can be proud of.”
And he did. In time, Fleming’s son graduated from St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School in London and went on to become a famous doctor.
Years later, the nobleman’s son became seriously ill. Who saved him? The farmer’s son did.
It’s important to help people no matter how successful you are in life. You never know when you are going to be the one who needs the help.
1.What happened to Fleming one afternoon?
A. He fell into a pond by accident.
B. He fell asleep near a pond.
C. He made a lot money from his job.
D. He saved a boy out of a pond.
2.According to the story, Fleming ________.
A. accepted the nobleman’s payment
B. didn’t accept money for helping others
C. hoped to get more money by refusing
D. asked the nobleman to support his son’s education
3.Which of the following about Fleming’s son is NOT true?
A. He took the place of the nobleman’s son.
B. He got a college education.
C. He became a famous doctor.
D. He cured the nobleman’s son.
4.What can we learn from the story?
A. A friend in need is a friend indeed
B. Don’t try to get payment for helping others.
C. An act of kindness always helps.
D. You can get a lot more by helping the rich.
Young Music Scene Concert Young musicians from all over Germany perform at Young Scene Concert at Berlin’s famous Quasimodo music hall. The concert is part of the Berlin Festival. Time: 15—20 Nov. Place: 45, 18756 Berlin, Germany Cost: Various
Email: info@quasimodo.de Phone: +34 (0) 45 839 5986 |
Documentary Film Month Cinemas, schools and libraries across France and the French-speaking world take part in November’s Documentary Film Month. About 120, 000 visitors take part each year. Time: 1—20 Mar. Place: 25 Road Pyramids, 75001 Paris Cost: Various Phone: +12 (0)1 43 38 19 73 Email: info@paris-touristoffice.com |
Craft (工艺) Show You can come to the show twice a year, in spring and at Christmas. There are hundreds of artisans (手艺人) from across Canada selling jewellery, pottery, glass, ironwork and clothing.
Time: 26 Nov.—7 Dec. Mon.—Fri. 11 am—10 pm Sat. 10 am—8 pm Sun. 9 am—6 pm Place: Direct Energy Centre Cost: $10 Phone: +7 658 198 3245 Email: askus@oneofakindshow.com |
Canada Blooms Toronto Garden and Flower Show The Canada Blooms Show every year at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is the country’s largest indoor garden show.
Time: Mar. 9 am—6 pm Sun. 11 am—5 pm Place: Metro Toronto Convention Centre Cost: $18; under 12 free Phone: +1 235 447 8768 Email: info@mtccc.com |
1.People can enjoy music at Young Scene Concert from____________.
A. 1—20 Mar. B. 15—20 Nov.
C. 26 Nov—7 Dec. D. 1 Mar—20 Nov.
2.You can e-mail ________if you want to see Documentary Film.
A. info@mtccc.com
B. askus@oneofakindshow.com
C. info@paris-touristoffice.com
D. info@quasimodo.de
3. If two adults and two boys of 9 want to see Flower Show and Craft Show, it will cost them ____________.
A. $40 B. $56 C. $76 D. $112
阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，用方框中词中适当的形式填空。
much , arm , wait, see, when , spend, she, worry , have , grow |
Only Mother Love is true love. It gives everybody everything all his life. 1._______you are still a baby, mother takes good care of you as much as possible. In your waking hours she always holds you in her 2.________. When you are ill, she stops her work right now to look after you day and night and forgets about 3._______. When you are 4. ______up day by day, she feels very happy. When you are old enough to go to school, mother still looks after you all the time. On cold winter days, she always tells you to put on 5.______clothes. She always stands in the wind 6._______for you back from school. When you hurry to leave home for school with little breakfast, she always feels 7.________about you at home. She usually knows about your study and 8.________much money on your school things. When you do well at school, the brightest smile will be 9.________on her face.
Mother is always ready to give everything she 10.______to her children, not to receive. What true love that is in the world! We will remember Mother Love for ever.
阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
It was a cold winter’s night when I stopped for gas on my way home from work. I felt ______and had a slight headache.
I worked in a ______ doctor’s office. During those days, the office was often ______ people who had a cold, which made me even busier than usual. It seemed I was going to be late______ home and my husband would be ready to pronounce me late once again. But maybe ______I hurried, I could still make it.
I was heading inside to ______ for my gas when I noticed an old couple（夫妻）at the counter. I heard them asking the ______ to the nearest hospital. It was the hospital that I had just ______ a few minutes ago.
The young man at the counter was trying to be ______ by explaining how to get there. But the fact was that he was telling them a whole ______ route. So I walked over to the couple and said, “Would you like to ______ me to the hospital?” Then I saw a look of relief（轻松）over their faces. “I’m going there, too,” I said, which wasn’t a lie since I had just ______ up my mind to do it perfectly.
I got in my car and began to drive ______ . I looked back several times to be ______ they were right behind me. It took us only fifteen ______ to get there as rush hour traffic was beginning to die down. I felt better than I did all day and my headache was nearly gone.
1.A. boring B. sad C. free D. tired
2.A. busy B. free C. proper D. noisy
3.A. called for B. asked for C. filled with D. pleased with
4.A. getting B. making C. calling D. working
5.A. unless B. if C. though D. while
6.A. cost B. take C. pay D. spend
7.A. distance B. number C. price D. way
8.A. waited B. gone C. arrived D. left
9.A. careful B. thankful C. helpful D. wonderful
10.A. wrong B. same C. special D. perfect
11.A. lead B. take C. show D. follow
12.A. kept B. made C. taken D. fixed
13.A. back B. up C. out D. down
14.A. worried B. sure C. angry D. surprised
15.A. minutes B. hours C. days D. weeks
—Who's that woman？Is it Ms. Li?
—It___be her.She has gone to Britain.
A．may B．must C．can't D．mustn't
