A

　　I am my mother’s third girl. When I was born, the doctor gently explained to my mother that my left arm was missing, below the elbow(肘). Then he gave her some advice, “Don’t treat her any differently from the other girls.” And she did!

　　There were five girls in our family and we all had to help out. Once when I was about seven, I came out of the kitchen, “Mum, I can’t peel(削……皮)potatoes. I only have one hand.” “You get back to peel those potatoes, and don’t ever use that as an excuse for anything again!”

　　Of course I could peel potatoes—with my good hand and my other arm. “Jenny, if you try hard enough,” she said, “you can do anything.”

　　Once in the second grade, our teacher had each of us race across the monkey bar(攀爬架).When it was my turn, I said no, Some kids laughed. I went home crying.

　　The next afternoon Mum took me back to the school playground. “Now, pull up with your right arm,” she advised. She praised me when I made progress. I’ll never forget when I was crossing the bar, the kids were standing there with their mouths open.

　　It was the way with everything. Mum had the courage to face anything. And she taught me I could, too.

　　( )1. The writer had two younger sisters .

　　( )2. The doctor’s advice means that the mum should treat the writer the same as others.

　　( )3. The writer’s mum peeled the potatoes at last.

　　( )4. Mum didn’t take the writer back to the school playground the next day.

　　( )5. Mum gave the writer the courage to face anything.

　　B

　　Wanted

　　FAIRMONT HOTEL

　　Five Waiters and Ten Waitresses:

　　—Aged under 22.

　　—At least high school graduates.

　　Good-looking men at least 1.72 metres tall and women at least 1.65 metres tall.

　　—Paid 1.600-2,200 dollars per month.

　　One Secretary:

　　—Aged under 30.

　　—Females only.

　　—Good at writing and skilled at computer.

　　—Paid 2,000-3,000 dollars per month.

　　If you are interested, call 465-4768.

　　Fax: 6954828 WILSON BOOKSTORE

　　Accountant(会计):

　　Aged between 25 and 40.

　　—With an experience of at least two years.

　　With a degree and an accountant certificate(证书).

　　—Paid 3,000-4,000 dollars monthly.

　　—With a practical knowledge of computer.

　　Computer Salesclerk:

　　—Aged 25 or less.

　　—Basic education of 12 years or more. Good at computer.

　　Paid 1,800-2,200 dollars monthly.

　　Tel: 447-4398

　　Fax: 3485269

　　( )6. If you don’t know how to use a computer, you can work as________.

　　A. a secretary B. a waiter or waitress C. an accountant D. a salesclerk

　　( )7. If you want to get a job in the Fairmont Hotel, you should be________.

　　A. a woman B. a university graduate

　　C. shorter than 1.65 metres D. younger than 30 years old

　　( )8. If you work as an accountant, how much can you get at most monthly?

　　A. $ 1, 800. B. $ 2,200. C. $ 3, 000. D. $ 4, 000.

　　( )9. If you want to be an accountant, you have to satisfy(满足) the following conditions except___________.

　　A. being a woman B. knowing how to use a computer well

　　C. an experience of at least 2 years D. having an accountant certificate

　　( )10. Sukan is 24 years old. He can get the job as_______.

　　A. a secretary B. a waiter C. an accountant D. a computer salesclerk

　　C

　　A six-year-old British girl, Mollie Price, is opening up her third candy store. She is said to be one of Britain’s youngest bosses. Her stores are called “Mollie’s.” She sells both British and American candy. The girl would like to open more candy stores. “It might sound crazy, but believe me,” Mollie says.

　　“It was Mollie’s idea to open up the shop. It is Mollie who runs the candy stores,” her mother Becky, her “business partner” says.

　　Her mother says all the stores are put together and stocked(进货)by Mollie. Mollie works in one of the stores every Saturday, then gets up early Sunday to go to the company’s product supplier(供应商). She asks her friends to test the sweets to decide which ones are good. She’s good at smart marketing. For example, if the weather is really cold, she sells the Mr Whippy ice cream cheaper than when it’s hot outside.

　　“Children have the best ideas. I tell my mum what I think and she always says I have good ideas. It’s just because I know what other children like,” Mollie says.

　　( )11. What’s Mollie’s plan for the future?

　　A. Become Britain’s youngest boss. B. Open more candy stores.

　　C. Work as a product supplier. D. Make the best ice cream products.

　　( )12. How does Mollie know which kinds of candy are good?

　　A. Her mother decides it. B. She has her friends test the candy.

　　C. She goes to the market to research. D. She asks the company’s product supplier.

　　( )13. The prices of some ice cream products in Mollie’s stores change according to _______.

　　A. the number of the products B. her friend’s idea

　　C. the weather D. the dates

　　( )14. According to the passage, what’s the key(关键)to Mollie’s success?

　　A. She works hard and she is good at smart marketing.

　　B. The company’s supplier makes good products.

　　C. She would like to open more candy stores.

　　D. Her mother always has good ideas.

　　( )15. According to the passage, Mollie is a/an________ girl.

　　A. kind B. honest C. smart D. polite

　　D

　　A smart diet, a healthy life

　　No matter how old your kids are, you can take steps to improve a healthy diet and to encourage good eating habits.

　　Tip One: Family Meals

　　Family meals are nice for both parents and kids. Children like to guess what they are going to have and parents get the chance to introduce new foods to children. Parents can also use the mealtime as a chance to talk with their kids about their life.

　　Tip Two: Healthy Snacks(零食)

　　Kids, especially younger ones, will eat mostly what can get at home. That’s why it’s important to have enough healthy snacks, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, yogurt and whole-grain biscuits.

　　Tip Three: Being a Good Example

　　The best way for you to encourage healthy eating is to eat well yourself. Kids will follow the

　　lead of the adults they see every day. By eating fruits and vegetables and avoiding fast food and sweet drinks, you are sending the right message.

　　Tip Four: No Shouts about Food

　　Parents might find themselves shouting at children to get them to have healthy foods in front of them. This in fact can make children dislike what they are asked to eat. You need to work a bit on different cooking methods(方式，方法).

　　Tip Five: Get Kids Included(参与)

　　Most kids will enjoy making the decision about food. Talk to them about making choices and planning a healthy meal. It can help them to make good decisions on their own about the foods they want to eat.

　　( )16. What is the author’s attitude(态度) toward snacks?

　　A. Snacks shouldn’t be eaten. B. Healthy snacks can be accepted.

　　C. Kids can only have snacks at home. D. It’s not necessary to have snacks at home.

　　( )17. The best way for parents to encourage a healthy diet is ________.

　　A. to have family meals B. to eat healthy snacks

　　C. to be a good example D. to get kids included

　　( )18. What does the underlined phrase “ the right message” mean?

　　A. Being a good cook. B. Healthy eating

　　C. Eating fast food. D. Cooking at home.

　　( )19. According to Tip Four, what should parents do if kids refuse to eat healthy food?

　　A. Explain how healthy it is. B. Try cooking it in a different way

　　C. Never cook the same food. D. Ask kids to get used to its taste.

　　( )20. Why should parents get kids included when they make the decision about food?

　　A. To let kids eat anything they like.B. To help kids become a wonderful cook.

　　C. To help kids make good choices by themselves. D.To set a good example of eating healthy food.

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