One day, Nick invited his friends to supper. He was cooking some delicious food in the kitchen. Suddenly, he 61.      (find) that he had run out of salt. So Nick called to his son, “Go to the village and buy some salt, but pay a fair price for it: neither too much 62.      too little.”

His son looked surprised. “I can understand why I shouldn’t pay too much, Father, but if I can pay less, 63.       not save a bit of money?”

“That would be a very 64.       (reason) thing to do in a big city, but it could destroy a small village like ours,” Nick said.

Nick’s guests, 65.       had heard their conversation, asked why they should not buy salt more cheaply if they could. Nick replied, “The only reason a man would sell salt 66.       a lower price would be because he was desperate for money. And anyone who took advantage of that situation would be showing a lack of respect 67.       the sweat and struggle of the man who worked very hard to produce it.”

“But such a small thing couldn’t 68.       (possible) destroy a village.”

“In the beginning, there was only 69.       very small amount of unfairness in the world, but everyone added a little, always 70.       (think) that it was only small and not very important, and look where we have ended up today.

I think Mary could be      between 20 and 30 years of age.

       A. anywhere                       B. anybody                        C. anyhow                   D. anything

You may have heard of the American Dream, an ideal that has powered the hopes of Americans for generations.

It began as a belief that the US was a land of opportunity, and that anyone could achieve success through hard work. The dream has referred to home ownership, a good job, retirement security or each generation doing better than the last for a long time.

Yet today, this concept seems to have greatly changed. As Tune magazine pointed out, quite different from the older generation, many Millennials (the generation born after 1980) redefine the American Dream as “day-to-day control of your life”. They “prize job mobility, flexible schedules, any work that is more interesting than typing, and the ability to travel”, said the magazine.

Home ownership, once the cornerstone of the American Dream, is becoming a smaller priority for this generation. Meanwhile, nearly 40% of them choose travel as part of their dream. And running their own business is a rising favorite, as nearly 26% of Millennials consider self-employment as part of their dream.

So what has led to this huge change?

Many point fingers at the poor economy. “Modem young Americans seem bound to face a world stamped by ever narrowing opportunity, ” noted The Daily Beast.

“The rate of 16-to-24-year-olds out of school and out of work is unusually high at 15%. Many college graduates have taken jobs that don’t require a degree,” Time reported.

The magazine worries that these difficulties may lead to a lost generation who are “unable to ever truly find their feet on the corporation’s ladder”.

Dan Kadlec, a reporter of Time, sees Millennials as resetting their expectations. “This situation is different for young adults today,” he wrote. “A true American dream has to feel attainable, and many Millennials are feeling they can only attain a day-to-day lifestyle that suits them.”

12. Which has similar meaning to the underlined word “cornerstone”？

A. value    B. average

C. reason    D. basis

13. What has changed Millennials’ views of the American Dream?

A. The discouraging economy and unemployment.

B. The fierce competition in getting a degree.

C. Their dissatisfaction with the government.

D. Their lack of confidence in themselves.

14. What does Dan Kadlec’s think of Millennials’ definition of the American Dream?

A. considerate    B. understandable

C. curious    D. negative ,

15. What can be the best title for this passage?

A. Meaning of American Dream.    B. Redefinition of American Dream

C. Value of Achieving American Dream    D. The Reasons of American Dream

F. Scott Fitzgerald, born on September 24, 1896, an American novelist, was once a student of St. Paul Academy, the Newman School and attended Princeton University for a short while. In 1917 he joined the army and was posted in Alabama, where he met his future wife Zelda Sayre. Then he had to make some money to impress her.

His life with her was full of great happiness, as he wrote in his diary: “My own happiness in the past often approached such joy that I could share it even with the person dearest to me but had to walk it away in quiet streets and take down parts of it in my diary.” 

This side of paradise, his first novel, was published in 1920. Encouraged by its success, Fitzgerald began to devote more time to his writing. Then he continued with the novel the Beautiful and Damned (1922), a collection of short stories Thales of the Jazz Age (1922), and a play The Vegetable (1923). But his greatest success was The Great Gatsby, published in 1925, which quick brought him praise from the literary world. Yet it failed to give him the needed financial security. Then, in 1926, he published another collection of short stories All the Sad Young Men.

However, Fitzgerald’s problems with his wife Zelda affected his writing. During the 1920s he tried to reorder his life, but failed. By 1930, his wife had her first breakdown and went to a Swiss clinic. During this period he completed novels Tender Is the Night in 1934 and The Love of the Last Tycoon in 1940. While his wife was in hospital in the United States, he got totally addicted to alcohol. Sheila Graham, his dear friend, helped him fight his alcoholism.

63. Which of the following is the correct order to describe Fitzgerald’s life according to the passage?

a. He became addicted to drinking.

b. He studied at St. Paul Academy.

c. He published his first novel This Side of Paradise.

d. The Great Gatsby won high praise.

e. He failed to reorder his life.

f. He joined the army and met Zelda.

A. f-c-e-a-b-d   B. b-e-a-f-c-d    C. f-d-e-c-b-a  D. b-f-c-d-e-a

64. We can infer from the passage that Fitzgerald            .

A. had made some money when he met Zelda in Alabama.

B. was well educated and well off before he served in the army

C. would have completed more works if his wife hadn’t broken down

D. helped his friend get rid of drinking while his wife was in hospital

65. The passage is probably followed by a concluding paragraph about        .

A. Zelda’s personal life

B. Zelda’s illness and treatment

C. Fitzgerald’s friendship with Graham

D. Fitzgerald’s contributions to the literary world

When I was very young, my family left from Cuba and lived in Chicago. We lived together with other Cubans speaking Spanish.

I’d been looking forward to school. However, the first day was a   41   shock. I came home and told my mum I’d learned my first English word:   42  . It was the nickname a boy had given me. In every way possible, I was   43   from my classmates. I was the only student who couldn’t communicate in English.

  44  , one person made that year bearable for me—my teacher, Mrs. Collins. She was a young African American.   45  , she understood how I felt as the only nonwhite kid and helped me a lot.

Still, the   46  continued. The boy who called me stupid always laughed at my accent. He was the proud   47   of our class’s reading award. It was a(n)   48   given to a student, based on excellence in schoolwork. I wanted that award.

Because Mrs. Collins cheered me on, I gained   49   and language skills. By midyear, I was well on my way to speaking English   50  and had a good grasp on reading.   51   the approach of the award ceremony, I worked as hard as I could. The day   ­­52   came, and I was so nervous.

When Mrs. Collins   53   me as the winner, it was my proudest moment. My winning caused a mini uproar(骚动). The mother of the boy who teased me   54   that the only non-native English speaker had taken the prize from her son. But in her   55  , gentle way, Mrs. Collins stood her ground. It was an excellent lesson about fairness and never   56  .

From then on, I worked even harder in school, earning “A”s. As I began enjoying   57   as a singer years later, I always   58   Mrs. Collins in interviews when asked about people who had   59   me. I can’t tell you how many times the spirit has guided me through   60   in my life.

41. A. small              B. little                     C. complete              D. few

42. A. dirty                  B. stupid                    C. honest                  D. proud

43. A. set apart          B. set up                    C. set down              D. set about

44. A. Surprisingly      B. Happily                  C. Fortunately                 D. Wonderfully

45. A. Therefore       B. However                 C. Otherwise                     D. Anyhow

46. A. smiling                  B. teasing                C. crying                        D. singing

47. A. holder            B. follower                 C. supporter             D. carrier

48. A. gift                    B. treasure                       C. honor                   D. responsibility

49. A. patience           B. respect                  C. pride                             D. confidence

50. A. fluently          B. hardly                 C. difficultly              D. badly

51. A. For            B. With               C. By                           D. In

52. A. suddenly                B. hurriedly                    C. certainly                      D. finally

53. A. announced              B. introduced             C. permitted                   D. admitted

54. A. explained                B. realized                   C. complained                 D. told

55. A. weak                B. light                        C. warm                      D. strong

56. A. giving up          B. cheering up           C. turning up            D. holding up

57. A. courage                 B. independence      C. success                 D. support

58. A. requested               B. mentioned            C. noticed               D. asked

59. A. confused               B. impressed            C. taught                            D. inspired 

60. A. chances          B. choices                        C. challenges            D. competitions

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

When I began my senior high school years, I had difficulty to learning English. I dared not speak English in public because my poor pronounce. I could not get high marks, but I always used bad grammar. Afraid of be laughed at, I never put up my hand answer questions in class. When my English teacher Miss Li learned about this, she encouraged me and lend me a hand, which helped improving my English. With his help, I became interest in English and finally got high marks. Miss Li, like a shining star, shines on my path to success.

    The capital of the United States 61.    (be) called Washington, D.C. It was named

 Washington in honor of 62._____first president of the United States, George Washington. D.C.

stands for "District of Columbia". Its 63.  _(create) started in 1790. It was built along a river.

It was burned down by the British army in 1812, 64.____it was quickly repaired. The city is

 home 65.___many government buildings, 66.__     (include) the White House and the U.

S. Congress. The Library of Congress is the 67._  _(large) library in the world with over 36

 million books. There is also a large museum 68.   _(call) the Smithsonian Museum. In 1800,

the city had a population of 8100. By 1900, it had grown to almost 300,000. Now Washington, D.C.

is one of the country's largest 69._  (city). Many people visit the capital each year to tour the

 buildings and museums. 19 million people visited 70.___last year.

                                   I Am Truly Grateful That I Had Cancer

At the age of 10, I was diagnosed with cancer.  During treatment, I understood everything but the   21   of my case.  It was not until recently that I realized how sick I was then.

   This November of 2015 will   22   my five years off chemotherapy(化疗) and I will be finally   23  of cancer.

I know sick children often felt blue.  In order to help brighten their   24  , I created a program through which I brought celebrities(名人) children   25   and respected to visit them in hospitals.  The   26   I received from being able to   27   up the children’s day was indescribable.

This fall, I will   28   my junior year of high school.  I love learning and I truly   29   the time spent in school because during chemotherapy treatments I was often too   30   to attend.  Another big part of my life is  31   activity.  During my treatment it was very hard for me to walk — let alone   32  .  After finishing chemotherapy my main   33   was being able to run and play   34   again.  I’m overjoyed to say I’ve been able to   35   that aim.  Being able to stand on the court and play sports again is a(n)   36   feeling.

To me it’s important to convey a   37   of positivity and hope that anyone can make the most of any situation in life.  Many don’t   38   and think it’s strange when I say this, but I’m truly grateful that I had cancer.  Having experienced that, I have become brave   39   have also gained appreciation for life.  I know with determination everyone can follow their   40  .

21.  A. development             B. seriousness         C. name                              D. cause

22.  A. mark          B. end           C. begin                     D. reward

23.  A. warned              B. informed         C. suspected                 D. cured

24.  A. spirits               B. future             C. rooms                     D. way

25.  A. attracted             B. impressed       C. admired                    D. missed

26.  A. respect              B. joy               C. gift                        D. education

27.  A. make                B. clear            C. clean                      D. light

28.  A. enter         B. leave           C. visit                      D. drop

29.  A. kill           B. save            C. treasure                   D. waste[学30.  A. young          B. weak           C. lazy                     D. busy

31.  A. mental          B. indoor           C. physical                D. social

32.  A. swim            B. lie              C. jump                    D. run

33.  A. goal            B. task             C. problem                D. idea

34.  A. cards           B. chess           C. sports                 D. music

35.  A. further           B. kick             C. set                    D. achieve

36.  A. amazing        B. puzzling           C. satisfying                 D. touching

37.  A. note            B. message        C. word                   D. wish

38.  A. speak          B. apologize        C. understand             D. remember

39.  A. and            B. but               C. or                    D. so

40.  A. steps          B. examples         C. suggestions            D. dreams

     你的学校要举行征文比赛，题目为“My Favourite Festival”， 请以此为题写一篇文章参加比赛，介绍你最喜欢的一个节日。要点如下：

5. 节日的庆祝时间；

6. 节日的象征或传统食物；

7. 节日的庆祝方式。

注意：  1.词数100左右；

        2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

My Favourite Festival

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Obama, Lady Gaga and Steve Jobs—what do they have in common? They are, of course, all Americans. And according to a survey by social networking site baidu. com, they all best illustrate(举例说明) the word “cool”.

But just what does it mean to say someone is “cool”? Most would answer that it is something to do with being independent-minded and not following the crowd.

    Yale University art professor Robert Farris Thompson says that the term “cool” goes back to 15th century West African philosophy.  “Cool” relates to ideas of grace under pressure.

    “In Africa, ” he writes, “coolness is a positive quality which combines calmness, silence, and life.”

    The modern idea of “cool” developed largely in the US in the period after World War II. “Post-war ‘cool’ was in part an expression of war-weariness (厌战情绪), . . . it went against the strict social rules of the time,” write sociologists Dick Pountain and David Robins in Cool Rules:Anatomy of an Attitude.

    But it was the American actor James Dean who became the symbol for “cool” in the hugely successful 1955 movie Rebel without a Cause.  Dean plays a tough guy who disobeys his parents and the authorities. He always gets the girl, smokes cigarettes, wears a leather jacket and beats up bullies. In the movie, Dean showed what “cool” would mean to American young people for the next 60 years.

Today the focus of “cool” has changed to athletics (体育运动) stars. Often in movies about schools, students gain popularity on the athletics field more than in the classroom. This can be seen quite clearly in movies like Varsity Blues and John Tucker Must Die. 1111]

But many teenagers also think being smart is cool. Chess and other thinking games have been becoming more popular in schools.

    “Call it the Harry Potterization of America—a time when being smart is the new cool,” writes journalist Joe Sunnen.

32．If you were considered“cool”in Africa in the 15th century, you_____.

A. thought and acted differently from the majority

B. had a calm and quiet attitude towards life

C. didn’t observe rules and authorities           

D. had all kinds of “bad” manners

33．The heroes in Varsity Blues and John Tucker Must Die are likely to be those who _____.

A. do very well in their studies                                    

B. are very skilled at sports

C. are good at chess and other thinking games.

D. have supernatural powers like Harry Potter

34．Which of the following is NOT true according to the article?

A. It is generally considered “cool” to be independent-minded and not to follow the crowd.

B. “Cool” was used as early as the 15th century.

C. Disobeying one’s parents and the authorities is considered “cool” among American young people nowadays.

D. Getting the first place in an exam can also be considered “cool”.

35．What does the article mainly talk about?

A. The origin of the word “cool”.

B. The kinds of people who are “cool”.

C. The changing meaning of the word “cool”.    

D. How to be a “ cool” person.

It’s a common phenomenon that modern people now have difficulty sleeping. Drinking milk is thought to be helpful. A warm drink of milk before bed has long been the best choice for those wanting a good night’s sleep. But now a study has found it really does help people nod off—if it is milked from a cow at night.

Researchers have discovered that “night milk” contains more melatonin(褪黑激素), which has been proven to help people feel sleepy and reduce anxiety. The study, by researchers from Seoul, South Korea, involved mice being fed with dried milk powder made from cows milked both during the day and at night. Those given night milk, which contained 10 times the amount of melatonin, were less active and less anxious than those fed with the milk collected during daytime, according to the study published in The Journal of Medicinal Food.Night milk quickened the start of sleep and caused the mice to sleep longer. While the effect of cows’ milk harvested at different time has not been tested on humans up to now, taking melatonin drugs has been suggested to those who are struggling to fall asleep at night.

Previous studies have also indicated that milk can be excellent for helping sleep because of the calcium content, which helps people to relax. Milk is also sugar-free and additive-free with nutritionists recommending skimmed milk as the best choice before bed as it is the least fattening. The more fat you take in before bedtime, the greater burden you will put on your body at night.

29. According to the text, the mice fed with daytime milk_________.

A. started sleep more easily      B. were more anxious

C. were less active             D. sleep longer

30. Which of the following is true of melatonin according to the text?

A. It’s been tested on mice for ten times     

B. It can make people more energetic

C. It exists in milk in great amount           

D. It’s used in sleeping drugs

31. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. Night Milk and Sleep

B. Milk and Melatonin

C. Little Fat in Milk                      

D. Milk Drinking and Health

32. How does the author support the theme of the text?

A. By giving examples                       B. By stating arguments

C. By explaining statistical data               D. By providing research results

Alice always wanted to be a singer. Music was the __61__important thing in her life but, to tell you the _62__       (true), she took lessons for years and practised every day,  __63__      in spite of all this, her voice didn't improve. Honestly, it didn’t get better, it just got __64__  (loud).
     Her teacher finally  __65__ （give）up and stopped the lessons, but Alice refused to quit(停止), and one day she decided to give a concert and invited her former teacher to attend. 
    The teacher was very worried about __66__to say after the performance. She knew it __67__be terrible and it was. She didn't want to tell a lie, but she didn’t want to hurt Alice’s feelings __68___ . Finally, she got an idea and went backstage（后台） to greet her former （先前的）pupil. 
    “Well”, said Alice, “what did you think of __69___performance?”
    “My dear,” said the teacher, “you’ll   __70__ be better than you were tonight.” 

  Eddie drove over to Betty’s to see her, only to find she wasn’t home, so he wrote a note: “Hi, Betty. I love you and I miss you.” He was about _61______(tape) the note onto her front door when he saw her car pull up. She walked up the _62_____(stair). Instead of the big smile, hug, and kiss that she usually greeted him with, she simply said, “What’s up?” 

“You didn’t call me back for _63____ last two days, honey, so I came over to see you.” He gave her the note. She _64______(open) it, read it, and put it on the kitchen table. 

“That’s sweet,” she said, _65_____(walk) into her bedroom. Eddie followed her and tried to hug her.  “I have to wash my hands,” she said. When she came out of the bathroom, she told Eddie that he should go home. She said she was hungry after a whole _66____(tire) day, and was going to eat something _67___ take a nap. She added that she might call him _68______(late). 

_69_____Eddie‟s entire five-minute visit, Betty constantly avoided his eyes. Instead of walking him out to his car, Betty locked her front door as soon as Eddie was outside her apartment, much to his _70____(disappoint).  

I really enjoy meeting the teachers and telling them how we, the students, feel about things, and in the school.

A. what we think should happen                            B. what should we think happen

C. we think what should happen                            D. we should think what to happen

An old lady in a plane had a blanket（毯子）over her head and she did not want to take it off . The air hostess spoke to her, but the old lady said, “I have never been in a plane before , and I am frightened. I am going to keep this blanket over my head until we are back on the ground again !”

Then the captain came. He said, “Madam, I am the captain of this plane. The weather is fine, there are no clouds in the sky, and everything is going very well. ”But she continued to hide.

So the captain turned and started to go back. Then the old lady looked out from under the blanket with one eye and said, “I am sorry, young man, but I don’t like planes and I am never going to fly again. But I’ll say one thing, ”She continued kindly, “You and your wife keep your plane very clean!”

36. An old lady had _________ .

A. glasses     B. a blanket over her head     C. a coat     D. a basket

37. A. She didn’t want to ________ .

A. turn it off  B.  take it off  C. talk about it  D. get it on

38. _________ spoke to her .

A. Her husband       B. One of her friends

C. The air hostess     D. The man next to her

39. The old lady had never been _________ before .

A. abroad        B. in hospital     C. in a plane       D. home

40. The woman didn’t like planes and she was never going ________ .

A. to fly again     B. to travel      C. to go abroad     D. to go home

    Our “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down. “I wish I could take one of my children out alone,” said Christie.

Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I’ll watch her other three. And when she watches two of mine, I’ll take someone out.

The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christie’s daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “She’s like a different child when there’s no one else around,” Christie shared with me quickly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn’t have to make an effort to gain attention.

Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering（口吃的）son, Tom, doesn’t stutter once during our activities since he doesn’t have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam, who’s always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.

The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child ---talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves to be an only child at least once in a while.

24. What is the text mainly about?

    A. The experience of the only child being with mother.

    B. The advantage of spending time with one child at a time.

    C. The happy life of two families.

    D. The basic needs of children.

25. Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were _____________.

     A. happy            B. curious            C. regretful          D. friendly

26. What is one of the changes the author finds in her children?

    A. The daughter acts like a leader.          B. Sam holds her hand more often.

    C. The boys become better followers.      D. Tom has less difficulty in speaking.

27. The author seems to believe that ___________.

    A. having brothers and sisters is fun

    B. it’s tiring to look after three children

    C. every child needs parents’ full attention

    D. parents should watch others’ children

As one of the world’s oldest holidays, Halloween is still celebrated today in several countries around the globe, but it is in North America and Canada that it maintains its highest level of popularity. Every year,65% of Americans decorate their homes and offices for Halloween. Halloween is the holiday when the most candy is sold and is second only to Christians in terms of total sales.

Australia

In Australia, some people will leave bread. water and a lighted lamp on the table before retiring on Halloween night. The reason for this is that it was once believed such items  would welcome the dead souls back to earth on a night which for the Australians was considered to be brimming（溢）with strong cosmic energies.

Belgium

The Belgium believe that it is unlucky for a black cat to cross one’s path and also unlucky if it should enter is home or travel on a ship. The custom in Belgium on Halloween night is to light candles in memory of dead relatives.

Canada

Modern Halloween celebrations in Canada began with the arrival of Scottish and Irish immigrants in the 1800s. Jack-O-Lantern is carved and the festivities include parties, trick-or-treating and the decorating of homes with pumpkins and corn stalks.

France

Unlike most nation of the world, Halloween is not celebrated by the French in order to honor the dead and departed ancestors. It is regarded as a “American” holiday in France and was unknown in the country until around 1996.

21. In which countries does Halloween have its highest level of popularity?

A. France and North America               B. Canada and North America

B. Australia and Canada                   D. Belgium and Canada

22. Why will people leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table In Australia?

A. These items would welcome the dead souls back to earth

B. These items are used to respect ancestors

C. These items are just for fun

D. The other items can replace them

23. In which country does Halloween is not celebrated as the others?

A. Canada               B. Belgium            C. Australia          D. France        

 Tom is good at his work, but he seems to _____ confidence.

   A. lack     B. lack of       C. lacking in       D. short of

假定英语课课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。

      2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I didn’t realize the importance of working in groups since I was chosen monitor of my class in high school. At first, I did most of the duties myself when other students cared few about class activities. As result, I was tired out and depressing. Then I turned to my teacher and he gave me some advices on how to cooperate well with other. Thus I began to realize the strengths of my classmates and have everyone to do his part in class.

 From my experience, I strong feel that it is working in teams instead of on my own that has freed me from trouble and make me work more efficiently. Therefore, we need the teamwork spirit in our lives.

I wish there would be a way to describe China in simple terms but that's impossible. For the most part Chinese people are friendly, easy­going and optimistic. They are curious and unusually patient and they are also the hardest-­working people I have ever met.

In China, family is everything. In my English classes when the students were asked what they would do if they only had a few hours to live, most students told me how they would spend their last few hours with their families and parents. Many times the subjects in the classes center on families and friends. I teach many students a year, talking to them freely.

The cost of living here is very low compared with that of the US. The city of Xiang Fan I live in isn't large and I live better. Non­imported(非进口的)foods are very cheap, so are clothing and articles of everyday use. The cost of public transportation is very low, too. Chinese value education. However, it is reported that many children can't afford the expenses of schooling and are forced to leave school in some poor areas in China. But they organized Project Hope many years ago. It creates conditions for the poor children to go back to school. In my opinion, Project Hope is of great importance to the development of the rural education.

When we read news of China in the west, rarely, if ever, will we see anything mentioned of the positive changes China has gone through. While it is true that economic miracles have not reached many areas of China, but we also have the same problems.

When I am asked which country I consider better, China or the US, my answer has always been the same, “We are not worse or better than each other, we are only different.”

25．What does the author think of Chinese people?

A. He thinks most Chinese people hardly work.

B. He thinks most Chinese people are proud.

C. He dislikes most Chinese people.

D. He praises most Chinese people a lot.

26．What is the author doing in China?

A. He is teaching English in a school.

B. He is visiting the places of interest.

C. He is studying in a college.

D. He is on business.

27．What are NOT cheap in China in the author's opinion?

A. Clothes and shoes made in China.

B. Local foods.

C. Imported foods.

D. Public transportation tickets.

28．We can infer from the passage that the author thinks ________.

A. the westerners have got to know China well

B. the progress of China is seldom reported in the US.

C. China's economic miracles have appeared everywhere

D. the education in rural areas is never cared about in China