Lucy's new job paid twice as much as she had made ________in the restaurant.
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A．working |
B．work |
C．to work |
D．worked |
The government has lost a great deal of _because of the large increase in food price.
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A．strength |
B．support |
C．agreement |
D．vote |
In England, many people usually go to ____ church on foot on Sundays, while others on ____bike.
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A．the , the |
B．the , / |
C．/ , a |
D．/ , / |
近段时间，国内媒体经常报导“老人摔倒，没人敢扶”的事件，这已成为当前社会上人们谈论的一个热点话题。请根据以下图片提示，以“Should We Help the Elderly？”为题，用英语写一篇短文，向某英文报社投稿。
内容要点如下：
1．简述老人摔倒，没人敢扶的情景；
2．分析其中原因；
3．谈谈你的看法。
注意：
1．短文标题与开头语已给出，不计入总词数；
2．可根据图片提示适当发挥；
3．词数120左右。
参考词汇：肇事者troublemaker
Should We Help Elderly?
Recently, many people witnessed cases where
[1] Is the supermarket a place where you listen to music while dragging your feet into it ? Despite the music , supermarket shopping can be interesting . After all , once you’ve chosen those tasty foods , you get to eat them . Before you seize a shopping cart and head for the shopping areas , check out these tips for smart and healthy supermarket shopping.
[2]You can go to a supermarket almost anytime you want-many are open 24 hours . Choosing
for your food shopping can help you shop smarter .
[3]Don’t shop when you’re hungry
If your stomach is empty when you enter the store , you’ll be crazy when you see all those tasty treats . Eat a healthy meal before you go to the supermarket.
[4]Pick the best supermarket for you
If you have a choice on where to shop , think about the kinds of things that you want the store to have . A salad bar? A great seafood department of bakery? Choose a supermarket that can make your shopping convenient and easy . And once you’ve found a store you like , stick with it . Knowing where to find the things you want in the store will help you find them faster.
[5]Shop during off-peak times
Did you ever get stuck behind a person pushing the cart slowly in front of you because the store was so crowded? Try to avoid stores when they’re likely to be the busiest-after work hours (weekdays between 5 pm and 7 pm ) and weekend mornings , for example . The best time to shop is very early in the morning or on a popular TV night-you can set your VCR, do your shopping , and watch the shows later.
1.What does the passage mainly tell us ?(no more than 6 words)
2.Why do you avoid the peak times when shopping ? (no more than 6 words)
3.Complete the following sentence with words from paragraph 3. (no more than 3 words)
You’d better not when you feel very hungry.
4.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words . (no more than 5 words)
5.What does the word “them” (Line 5, Paragraph 4) probably refer to ? (no more than 4 words)
Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.
The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012.
As a result, the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified, and the deposit (押金) required to study in Australia has been reduced. Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.
Also, overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation, as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement.
"This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas," says Wang Lan , a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group (EIC), a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.
However, in the past few years, many of Wang's student clients (客户) could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements, visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough. The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia, Wang says.
A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li, in Beijing, who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia, learned about the policy change several weeks ago.
"According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa, my family was required to put down 550,000 Yuan ($86,850). Now we only need to prepare 410,000 Yuan. This is a relief for my parents," Li says.
She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans.
"I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China," she says.
Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad, according to the report by EIC.
1.What's the main idea of the passage?
A. Language requirement for overseas students have been eased in Australia.
B. Australia is a most attractive place for students in China.
C. Australia widens window of opportunity for international students.
D. More students will work in Australia after their graduation.
2.Which of the following is NOT the content of the new regulations?
A. The student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified.
B. The deposit required to study in Australia has been reduced.
C. Language requirements for overseas students have been more difficult.
D. After graduation, some overseas students can get a working visa in Australia.
3.After the new regulations are passed, _______ .
A. more students will come to Australia to work
B. more Chinese students will choose to live in Australia.
C. the opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas students
D. more Chinese students will choose to further their education in Australia
4.How much can Li's parents save according to the new regulations?
A. 550,000 yuan B. 140,000 yuan
C. 410,000 yuan D. 86,850 yuan
5.Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation?
A. The working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness.
B. They can earn more money in Australia.
C. Their working experience can make them stay in Australia forever.
D. They have to do so according to the new regulations.
