Many countries such as Iraq, Uganda, Guatemala, and many others have been known to abduct（诱拐）children and force them to serve in the army. The reason is that the enemy isn’t likely to suspect children as a real threat. Many non-government organizations are also known to abduct and force children into being child soldiers. Below we have some quotes from former child soldiers.
“The army was a nightmare. We suffered greatly from the cruel treatment we received. We were often beaten, mostly for no reason at all, just to keep us in a state of terror. I still have a scar on my lip and sharp pains in my stomach from being violently kicked by the older soldiers. The food was not enough, and they made us walk with heavy loads, much too heavy for our small bodies. They forced me to learn how to fight the enemy.”
——Emilio, 14
They gave me pills that made me crazy. When the craziness got in my head, I beat people on their heads and hurt them until they bled. When the craziness got out of my head, I felt guilty. If I remembered the person, I went to them and apologized. If they did not accept my apology, I felt bad.
——Michael, 13
As seen in the quotes, the army is not very friendly toward children. Forced to act like adults, kill like adults, and carry an adult’s load, these children sometimes die from exhaustion（筋疲力尽）. Below are some facts about child soldiers.
Today, as many as 300,000 children under the age of 18 serve in government forces or armed rebel groups. Some are as young as eight years old. Children are most likely to become child soldiers if they have no money to buy food and clothes. Many children join armed groups because of economic or social pressure, or because children believe that the group will offer food or safety. Child soldiers are used all over the world. Here is a list of where child soldiers are used.
1.Many countries force children to serve in the army because__________.
A.children are brave and strong
B.the enemy doesn’t consider children as a threat
C.there aren’t enough adults to join the army
D.they think children are very easy to control
2.Which of the following words can best describe Emilio’s feeling about his army life?
A.Adventurous B.Happy C.Boring D.Terrible
3.When Michael became crazy, he would_____________.
A.try to kill people B.apologize to people
C.beat people violently D.feel guilty about himself
4.According to the passage, many children who become child soldiers_________.
A.are very poor B.have lost their parents
C.are loyal to their country D.are braver than other children
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This course is taught by a number of business education teachers who have successfully taught typing courses before.
1.The word “professional” in this advertisement most probably means “_____”.
A. spiritual B. journalist C. professor D. experienced
2.The shortest course is _____.
A. Basic Photography B. Understanding Computers
C. Stop Smoking D. Typing
3.There are typing courses_____.
A. on Saturdays and Sundays B. from Monday to Friday
C. from Monday to Saturday D. on each day in the week
4.If you can have free time only on weekends, you should take the course _________.
A. Basic Photography B. Understanding Computers
C. Stop Smoking D. Typing
A university graduate described as a “respectable and intelligent” woman is seeking professional help after being convicted of （证明有……罪）shoplifting for the second time in six months.
Ana Luz, recently studying for her PhD, has been told she could end up behind bars unless she can control the desire to steal from shops.
Luz ,who lives with her partner in Fitzwilliam Road ,Cambridge ,admitted stealing clothes worth ￡9.95 from John Lewis in Oxford Street ,London ,on March 9.
Phillip Lemoyne ,prosecuting（起诉）,said Luz selected some clothes from a display and took them to the ladies’ toilet in the store .When she came out again she was wearing one of the skirts she had selected ,having taken off the anti-theft security alarms（防盗警报装置）.
She was stopped and caught after leaving the store without paying ,Mr Lemoyne said.
He added that she was upset on her arrest and apologized for her actions.
Luz,28, was said to have been convicted of shoplifting by Cambridge judges last October ,but Morag Duff, defending , said she had never been in trouble with the police before that .
“She is ashamed and embarrassed but doesn’t really have any explanation why she did this ,” Miss Duff said . “She didn’t intend to steal when she went into the store .She is at a loss to explain it .She is otherwise a very respectable and intelligent young lady .She went to her doctor and asked for advice because she wants to knowif there is anything in particular that caused her to do this.”
Judge David Azan fined Luz ￡50, and warned : “You’ve got acriminal record .If you carry on like this, you will end up in prison, which will ruin your bright future you may have.”
Luz achieved a degree in design at university in her native Spain, went on to a famous university in Berlin, Germany for her master’s degree and is now studying for a PhD at Cambridge University, UK.
1.What is Ana Luz’s nationality?
A．American. B．British. C．Spanish. D．German.
2.Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word “shoplifting” used in the passage?
A．Carrying goods in a lift for a shop. B．Taking goods to the ladies’ toilet .
C．Selecting some goods from a display. D．Taking goods from a shop without paying.
3.From the passage we can learn that .
A．Ana Luz has already got her PhD at Cambridge University, UK
B．Ana Luz is ashamed and embarrassed and knows why she often did so
C．the university graduate will be put in prison if she steals in shops once more
D．Phillip Lemoyne is the “respectable and intelligent” woman’s defense lawyer
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A．Shoplifting Shame of a PhD Student B．Apologizing for the Actions in Shops
C．Seeking Professional Help from Experts D．Controlling the Desire to Steal from Shops
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选 出最佳选项。
Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers. Some years later, they 1after having dinner together. They discussed the 2they gave their elderly mother who lived far away in another city. The first said,“I had a 3house built for Mama.”The second said,“I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer（经销商）send a 4to her.”The third said,“I built a beautiful 5for Mama.”The fourth said,“You know 6Mama loved reading poems and you know she can’t read anymore because she can’t 7very well. I met a 8who had a parrot（鹦鹉）that can recite many poems. It took him 12 years to 9it and he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him $100,000 a year for twenty years, 10it is worth it.”On hearing that, the other brothers were 11by his good thought.
After the holidays their mother 12her thank-you notes. She wrote:
“Milton, the house you built is so huge. I only live in one room, but I have to 13the whole house. It’s a tiring job. Thanks anyway.”
“Marvin, I am too old to 14.I stay home and have my foods delivered, so I’ll 15use the automobile. The 16was good, although notpractical. Thanks.”
“Michael, you gave me an expensive building for 50 people to 17plays or watch movies in it, but all my friends are dead. I’ve almost 18my hearing and I’m nearly blind. I won’t use it. Thank you all the same.”
“Dearest Melvin, you were the 19son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so 20. I liked it very much. Thank you.”
1.A.fought B.talked C.studied D.slept
2.A.gifts B.chances C.wishes D.challenges
3.A.warm B.big C.safe D.lonely
4.A.book B.bike C.car D.bag
5.A.station B.museum C.library D.theater
6.A.what B.how C.why D.when
7.A.listen B.feel C.see D.walk
8.A.nurse B.writer C.businessman D.scientist
9.A.protect B.beat C.raise D.teach
10.A.but B.so C.unless D.although
11.A.treated B.impressed C.threatened D.hurt
12.A.sent out B.put up C.took out D.picked up
13.A.sell B.borrow C.clean D.visit
14.A.learn B.work C.exercise D.travel
15.A.never B.often C.regularly D.sometimes
16.A.future B.hobby C.idea D.program
17.A.create B.enjoy C.bring D.record
18.A.lost B.admired C.remained D.discovered
19.A.same B.last C.next D.only
20.A.strange B.unpleasant C.bitter D.delicious
I’d like to ___________whether Flight 245 for San Francisco is departing on time .
A. permit B. remind C. spy D. confirm
Mr. Norman has raised some interesting points, but there’s one thing he has completely failed to ____________________.
A. block out B. account for C. stand for D. come up
