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one thing, and friendship is another” can be understood as ___________. A.“Different words may mean quite different things.” B.“Interest is permanent while friendship is flexible.” C.“I’m afraid you don’t understand the poetry of life.” D.“I think being generous is the base of friendship.”11.From the Miller’s talk at home, we can see he was ___________. A.serious but kind B.helpful and generous C.caring but strict D.selfish and coldhearted12.What’s the main cause of Hans’ tragedy? A.True friendship between them. B.A lack of formal education. C.A sudden change of weather. D.Blind devotion to a friend.13.The author described the Miller’s behavior in order to ___________. A.entertain the readers with an incredible joking tale B.show the friendship between Hans and the Miller C.warn the readers about the danger of a false friend D.persuade people to be as intelligent as the Miller DIt was a beautiful Sunday morning, and Maggie and I were returning from our walk through the woods.We were only a couple of blocks from home when I spotted a cellphone and a credit card sitting on the road.We took them home.We always find amazing things on the street and Maggie looks upon them a movable feast—a chicken wing here and a barbecue rib there.I found another cellphone a few years back, too, and called a number in its phone book.I explained the situation to the guy who answered.He said it was his sister’s and that he’d e to pick it up, which he did.And that was that.No verbal thankyou, no written thankyou, no “here’s a box of chocolates” thankyou.I didn’t have time to call anyone on my latest found cellphone.I was pouring myself coffee when it started to vibrate(震動) and dance across the kitchen counter.“Who’s this?” someone asked when I picked up.“Who’s this?” I countered.(反問) “Sarah?” She was surprised at my knowing her name until she realized her name was on the credit card, “Could you send them to me?” she asked.She lives in Arlington, which is 2 miles from my house.“Humm, no,” I replied, adding that I thought she could e to get them, and that if I wasn’t at home, they would be in my mailbox.A day later, when I was out for a run, someone retrieved (取回) them.There wasn’t even a piece of paper put in the mailbox with “Thanks” on it.In this age of and cellphone, there’s really no excuse.Years ago, I found something more precious than a $100 bill on the street: a driver’s license.I saw that its owner lived a couple of blocks from me, so I called him up.He asked whether I could slip the license through his front door.“I guess I could,” I replied.And that was that.14.What is the relationship between Maggie and the writer? A.Wife and husband. B.Daughter and father. C.Teacher and student. D.Master and pet dog.15.How did the writer know it was Sarah calling? A.From her telephone’s phone book. B.From her credit card. C.From her . D.From her driver’s license16.The writer wants to tell us _______ through the unusual stories. A.we should return the things we pick to the owners B.people don’t know how to appreciate others because of the use of and cellphone C.people should learn to appreciate persons who provide help to you D.the advance of society make people lose some virtuesEWinners ClubYou choose to be a winner!The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers.It has been made to help you better manage your money.The Winners Club is a transaction account (交易賬戶) where you receive a key – card so you can get to your money 24/7 – that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:●No account keeping fees!You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees.In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!●Excellent interest rates!You want your money to grow.The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits (儲蓄) without taking them out in a month.●Convenient Teenagers are busy – we get that.You may never need to e to a bank at all.With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet … You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account.This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part – time job!●Mega magazine included Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money.There are also fantastic offers and petitions only for Winners Club members.The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers.And it is so easy to join.Simply fill in an application form.You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key – card) but it is easy.We can’t want to hear from you.It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!17.The Winners Club is a bank account intended for . A.parents B.teenagers C.winners D.a(chǎn)dults18.Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club? A.Special gifts are ready for parents. B.The bank opens only on work days. C.Services are convenient for its members. D.Fees are necessary for the account keeping.19.The Winners Club provides magazines which . A.encourage spending B.a(chǎn)re free to all teenagers C.a(chǎn)re full of adventure stories D.help to make more of your money20.What is the purpose of this text? A.To set up a club. B.To provided part – time jobs. C.To organize key – cards. D.To introduce a new banking service.A篇BAAC B篇ADAA C 篇CBDDC D篇 DBC E 篇 BCDD 閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中,選出最佳選項。s(陳詞濫調(diào)) to justify our actions, we weaken our position.Since kids are creatures of here and now, the faroff future has no relevance to them. Therefore, good municators like Bobby suggest, “Give specific reasons for your actions in present language: ‘I’m not letti