【正文】 of the yellow Prickly Moses, a type of Australian plant. Tilt (使傾斜 )the note a little and you will see the Eastern Spinebill, an Australian bird, beating its wings as if trying to fly away. Turn the bill from side to side, and you will notice the picture of a small building at the bottom of the note spins, and the image of M5W changes position. While these moveable features are impressive and entertaining， that was not the reason Australian government officials spent ten years developing them. Their primary purpose was to make it Impossible for criminals to produce their own fake notes. The new fivedollar note also has something to help blind people easily identify the money. It has a raised bump alongside the top and bottom， enabling blind people to quickly determine its value. The credit for persuading the Australian government to add this allimportant bump goes to 15yearold Connor McLeod. The blind Sydney teenager came up with the idea in 2020 after being unable to tell how much money he had received for Christmas. Connor says he was so embarrassed at not being able to see the difference between notes that he only carried coins to pay for food at the school cafeteria. To convince the government officials of his idea, Connor started a website that got huge public attention. The government will add this feature to the new $ 10 bill which es out in late 2017， as well as the updated $ 20， $ 50, and $ 100 bills that are still being designed. 24. Which picture does NOT move when the banknote is tilted? A. The bird. B. The number. C. The building. D. The plants. 25. What was the main reason the Australian government created the new banknote? A. To help blind people more easily use money. B. To show the country’s advanced technology. C. To make the note more difficult to copy. D. To make the note’s appearance more attractive. 26. What can we guess about Australian coins? A. They are different in size or shape. B. They are required in school cafeterias. 4 C. They are more frequently used than notes. D. They are more convenient for young people. 27. What did Connor do to persuade the government? A. He wrote a letter to the leaders. B. He sought support on the Inter. C. He anized an online meeting. D. He requested a special Christmas gift. C Some novels simply entertain and others contain a powerful message in the story l ine and characters. In his first novel, A Wind In Montana, Mitch Davies tells a story about young adults and how they accept responsibility for their lives. A Wind in Montana is a great tale of two teenagers, Rory Coleman and Victoria Beach, high school students at the same school, who struggle to make the right decision for themselves. As each of them nears adulthood, they bee more concerned with the future and set goals that will bring them happiness and a sense of achievement. Without any advice from his parents, Rory chooses to pursue a profession in chemistry, applies for a chemistry scholarship, and determines to do everything he can to achieve it. Along the path, Rory finds that even though he has a plan, there are obstacles that could prevent him from realizing his goals. Victoria’s struggles are different from Rory’s. Although her father has decided that she should bee a professional musician, Victoria has other plans for her life. Together, Rory and Victoria attempt to follow their dreams, despite the obstacles in their paths. A Wind In Montana contains a lesson for all teens about to enter adulthood — that disappointment and setbacks are going to occur no matter how determined they are and that they need to develop skills along the way that wi ll help them deal with them effectively. Mitch Davies’ book stands out among today’s teen books that deal with imaginary situations. A Wind In Montana is a real story about real people facing real life situations. It’s entertaining and also helps readers think about their own lives and offers various ways to handle situations that may arise. 28. According to the passage, both Rory and Victoria _______. A. have a strong sense of self B. pursue a profession in chemistry C. follow their parents’ advice D. get along well with others 29. The third paragraph is mainly about ________. A. the popularity of A Wind In Montana B. Mitch Davies’ writing style C. the content of A Wind in Montana D. Mitch Davies’ achievements 30. Unlike other teen books, A Wind In Montana ________. A. deals with some imaginary situations B. focuses on responsibilities teens should take C. is based on reallife experiences D. discusses the future of young adults 31. The purpose of the passage is ________. A. to speak highly of an author B. to report a piece of news C. to collect materials for a book D. to review a book D Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from a