－This dress was last year’s style.

－I think it still looks perfect____ it has gone out this year.

A. so that B. even though C. as if D. ever since

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Middle school days are both fun and busy. In China, students   1   their days in class, listening to the interesting and sometimes boring words of the teacher. They spend the short breaks(课间) running, playing, and shouting happily   2   going back to the classroom again. But   3   should students spend their free time outside school?

In Western countries, it is common(普通的) for students to have a part - time job after school and   4   weekends. Students can make their own money and learn more about the "real world". They enjoy the independence（独立）and of course money, and parents enjoy the quiet house. However, it seems that, in China, parents   5   their children's studies too much. They are so worried that they would prefer to see their children   6   most of their free time studying and getting ready for all those exams. It is natural (自然的) for parents to feel that way in China, but I believe the answer lies in balance(平衡). Sometimes, western    7   work long hours after school to make money, and so they become   8   tired to listen in class or have no time for homework. But Chinese students spend so much time on their studies that all else becomes less important until they want a new MP4 player.

   9  , find a good and healthy balance! If you have a part - time job, you'll be   10   and your parents will also be happy because you're spending the money you make and not theirs!

(    ) 1.A.are used to spend    B. used to spending          C. are used to spending

(    ) 2.A.while                      B. after                              C.before

(    ) 3.A.why                       B. how                              C. what

(    ) 4.A.on                          B. in                                 C. to

(    ) 5.A.laugh at                   B. worry about                  C. point out

(    ) 6.A.spending                 B. using                            C. paying

(    ) 7.A.parents                   B. teachers                       C. school students

(    ) 8.A. very                      B. too                               C. so

(    ) 9.A.Therefore                B. But                              C. Because

(    ) 10.A. sad                      B. happy                           C. bored

The two cities have reached an _________ to develop science and technology.

A. education          B. excitement        C. agreement         D. invention

Many students didn’t realize the importance of study ____ they left school.

A. when    B. until     C. after    D. unless

-- __________ Nancy at home last weekend?   

--No, she __________. She was in the library with her friends.

A. Is, isn't          B. Was, wasn't              C. Did, didn't         D. Was, isn't