Are you the only child in your family? Have you heard of “the two-child policy (政策)”? Everyone knows the one-child policy. It was a population control method in our country. Chinese government wanted to control the increasing population at that time. Many Chinese couples understood that and followed this policy for nearly 40 years.
However, as time goes by, some problems appear in our society. At present, these problems are mainly about:
●The number of workers changed from about 960 million in 2010 to 940 million in 2012. The number changed to 930 million in 2014 and will possibly fall by 29 million by 2020.
●China is now getting into an aging society. There will be more old people in the following years. But the society will be short of doctors and nurses to take care of them.
●The population of China will become smaller and smaller if one-child policy goes on. It's the main reason that leads to the two problems above.
That’s why Chinese government began the two-child policy on January 1st, 2016. It allows each family to have two children. The government hopes it can help solve those social problems gradually (逐渐地). This policy will help offer enough workers in the future. It is reported that there will be around 2.5 million newly-born babies each year.
1.From the passage, we know the one-child policy __________.
A.was a population control method in China B.helped increase the population of China
C.was not followed by Chinese couples D.caused many problems 40 years ago
2.The number of workers was __________ in 2012.
A.960 million B.940 million C.930 million D.29 million
3.Which of the following is NOT the main problem at present?
A.The number of workers is getting smaller.
B.China is now getting into an aging society.
C.The population of China will become smaller.
D.Doctors and nurses wouldn’t like to take care of old people.
4.Chinese government began __________ on January 1st, 2016.
A.the one-child policy B.the two-child policy
C.to think about the problems D.to set up more hospitals
5.You will probably read this passage in “__________” in a magazine.
A.Traveling and Transport B.Food and Health C.Society and History D.Science and Art
Radio Programs
20:00 | World News The latest national and international news. |
20:30 | Teen Dreams Listen to 15 teenagers from different places in Asia talking about their dreams for the future. What's more important for them, money, education or love? |
21:10 | Play for Today Today's play is about a young Chinese boy faced with the choice between following his heart to become a pop star or following his parents to become a doctor. |
21:40 | Problem Phone in to ask for Aunt Vera's advice if you have a problem with your parents or friends. She will tell you what she thinks. But will you follow her advice? |
22:30 | English Club Improve your English by listening to tonight's stories and poems, all about American history. |
22:50 | Ball Games News, stories and results about ball games in the world. |
23:00 | Talk Talk Yuko Tucker talks to tonight's movie stars from all over the world about their experiences. |
1.If you want to learn about the news in the world, you can turn on the radio at __________.
A.20:00 B.21:10 C.21:40 D.23:00
2.You will hear about __________ teenagers talk about their dreams at 20:30.
A.African B.European C.American D.Asian
3.If the young Chinese boy in today's play follows his parents, he will become a __________.
A.doctor B.reporter C.pop star D.movie star
4.Jack has a problem with his father. He will probably call "__________" for advice.
A.Teen Dreams B.Play for Today C.Problem D.Talk Talk
5.What's the English Club about tonight?
A.Listening skills. B.American history. C.Poems D.English news.
Once upon a time, the colors of the world had a fight. All thought that they were the best and most beautiful.
Green said, “Clearly I am the most important. I am the symbol of hope and of _______. I’m the color of grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die.”
_______ said, “What is the color of the sky and the sea? Is not water the most important thing for life?”
Yellow laughed, “You are all serious. I bring laughter, happiness and warmth into the world. Without me, there would be no _______.”
Orange said at the top of his _______, “I am the color of health and strength. I _______ the most important vitamins(维生素). Think of carrots, pumpkins and oranges.”
Red could stand it no longer, _______ he shouted, “I am the color of danger and of bravery. I bring fire into blood.”
The colors went on _______. Each of them thought he was the most important. Then the thunder(雷) got angry and the _______ started to pour. When the colors began to _______, they said, “You foolish colors! Don’t you know that each of you is unique(唯一的)? You can’t be replaced by each other. Join ________ and follow us.”
They did what the thunder and the rain told them and together made the most beautiful rainbow.
1.A.surprise B.happiness C.sadness D.life
2.A.Black B.Blue C.Pink D.White
3.A.music B.flower C.fun D.color
4.A.voice B.mind C.noise D.thought
5.A.take B.carry C.like D.drink
6.A.while B.because C.so D.but
7.A.fighting B.speaking C.thinking D.laughing
8.A.cloud B.wind C.snow D.rain
9.A.stop B.listen C.cry D.smile
10.A.heads B.hands C.arms D.legs
—Mum will take us to Japan for a holiday.
—__________!
A.Hang on a minute B.Thanks for your help C.You're welcome D.You can't be serious
—I don’t know ________. —Because he has to look after his mother.
A.why he is leaving B.why is he leaving
C.whether he is leaving D.whether is he leaving
She read the text loudly all the students could hear her.
A. because B. since C. when D. so that
