The high cost of living in Sydney causes city parents to worry more about their children.

New research by the Financial Services Council (FSC)shows that 75% of metropolitan mums and dads say their ability to earn is important to the well-being of their kids, Tet a greater proportion(比例)of Sydney parents think children suffer emotionally by having two full-time working parents .AS a result 46%of Sydneysiders feel their Kids could be happier , against 38%of both Melbourne and regional New South Wales mums and dads.

The FSC research ,which interviewed 1200 parents across the country ,also shows 66% of Sydneysiders believe the happiness of their children would be greatly affected if they or their partner couldn’t work.

The FSC undertook the survey as part of its Lifewise campaign ,to encourage Australians to protect themselves against financial hardship.

Chairman of the Lifewise campaign John Crosswell said：“The research findings quite clearly highlight that Sydney parents prioritise (优先考虑)their ability to earn money and yet because they are so busy doing so, it seems that their ability to spend time with their family is affected .Sydney parents are dedicated to earning money but as a consequence, perhaps they don’t have the time to enjoy spending it with their family.”

In sydney ,the top factor for creating an ideal childhood is financial security ,at 92%.Fewer parents rate having a tigh-knit family(89%)or living near friends and family (85%)as important.

David and Ari Dearnley ,of North Manly ,said money pressure was hard to avoid in Sydney ,They both work and said family finances would be severely hard if one of them couldn’t

But only Mrs Dearnly has income-protection insurance, “I think that I don’t really need it yet”,Mr Dearnly ,37, said.

“I think he’s mad”,Mrs Dearnly ,also 27 ,said,“If David couldn’t work it would have a huge impact on our lifestyle.”

“Looks like I’ll be getting it tomorrow,”Mr Dearnly responded.

1.What is the main idea of the passage?

A、The findings of a study on how Sydney people go through financial hardship with their family

B、A survey on the factors that may have influences on Sydney children’s happy childhood

C、a survey on the relations between children’s happiness and their parents’ability to earn in Sydney

D、A comparison between Sydney people and those of other cities on their views about earning money

2.From the passage we can infer that        

A、Three quarters of Sydney parents think children may have emotional problems

B、less than half of Sydney parents think their children now are not as happy as they expect

C、Most Sydney parents think family finances are the only factor that impact children’s childhood

D、A bout two thirds of Sydney parents think children would be happier if they could‘t work

3.What does Lifewise campaign aim to?

A、Encouraging  Australian people avoid the harm of financial problems

B、Helping Sydney parents find a suitable job?

C、Making Australian people improve their ability to earn

D、A ttracting Sydney people to buy insurance

4.According to John Crosswell, we can learn that        

A、Income-protection insurance has an impact on the lifestyle of a Sydney family

B、If moe of the parents couldn’t work their family finances will be clearly affected

C、Sydney parents are in a dilemma of devoting to work and enjoying family life

D、Sydney parents now can make a balance between their work and family life

5.What does “it ”underlined in the last paragraph refer to?

A、Work           B、Insurance             C、Income                 D、Pressure

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— What do you plan to order, please?
—   【小题1】  
— Anything else?
— And a cup of tea.
— Is that all?
— Yes. My doctor told me that I should lose some weight.    【小题2】   That’s not healthy.
— How do you feel?
— I feel fine. In fact,  【小题3】  Furthermore, some of my old clothes would fit me if I lost about 40 pounds.
— How long will that take you?
— Well,   【小题4】  So, maybe six months. Then I can get down to my proper weight.
— Do you plan to eat nothing but salads for six months?
— No, I’ll be able to eat fruit and certain meat. But most important,   【小题5】  And I should not eat anything containing sugar.

Even at school there had been an unhealthy competition between George and Richard.

“I’ll be the first millionaire in Coleford!” Richard used to boast.

“And you’ll be sorry you knew me,” George would reply “because I’ll be the best lawyer in town!”

George never did become a lawyer and Richard never made any money. Instead both men opened bookshops on opposite sides of Coleford High Street. It was hard to make money from books, which made the competition between them worse.

Now with only one bookshop in town, business was better for George. But sometimes he sat in his narrow , old kitchen and gazed out of the dirty window , thinking about his former rival （竞争对手）。Perhaps he missed him?

George was very interested in old dictionaries, He’d recently found a collector in Australia who was selling a rare first edition. When the parcel arrived, the book was in perfect condition and George was delighted. But while he was having lunch, George glanced at the photo in the newspaper that the book had been wrapped in. He was astonished—the smiling face was older than he remembered but unmistakable! Trembling, George started reading.

“Bookends have bought ten bookstores from their rivals Dylans. The company, owned by multi-millionaire Richard Pike, is now the largest bookseller in Australia. ”

1.George and Rivhard were      at school.

A. roommates                    B. good friends

C. competitors                      D. booksellers

2.How did George feel about Richard after his disappearance?

A. He envied Richard’s marriage.

B. He thought of Richard from time to time.

C. He felt lucky with no rival in town.

D. He was guilty of Richard’s death.

3.George got information about Richard from         .

A. a dictionary collector in Australia

B. the latter’s rivals Dylans

C. a rare first edition of a dictionary

D. the wrapping paper of a book

4.What happened to George and Richard in the end?

A. Both George and Richard became millionaires.

B. Both of them realized their original ambitions.

C. George established a successful business white Richard was missing.

D. Richard became a millionaire while George had no great success.

A man wanted to study medicine but couldn’t make up his mind. He went to ask his friend, “Is it ___ for me to study it now? I’ll be 44 after 4 years of college.” His friend said to him, “Why not?Four years later you will be 44 whether or not you go to college.” He ____ about it for a night and got the idea. The next day he went to sign at the college.

One of my friends, Jim, did ____with somebody else a few years ago. Their ship got   ____in the storm at sea and their hope, together with their goods ____ suddenly. Jim was so ____by the blow that he became low-spirited and couldn’t ____ focus his attention on his work. While his ____who suffered the same catastrophe (灾难) never ____. His day went on as colorfully as before. My friend asked him how he could ____it. He said, “When you complain, and feel sad, life goes on as usual; when you are happy and ____yourself, the world runs as usual. Which do you ____?”

That’s how a person leads his life. When you are ____and in a good mood, your future seems sunny and bright. ____, when you are worried and have something sad in your ____, your future will turn dark. The latter situation will cost you a great deal ____ you allow it to last. You will ____ the joyful things.

There is a poem that ____ “Whether you are aware or not, whether you like or dislike, show attention or ignore , flowers bloom luxuriously（怒放）all the same.” Just as flowers keep blooming, fine days are ____one after another. ____ to spend your days—joyfully or sorrowfully—will entirely depend on yourself.

1.A. difficult                         B. convenient             C. suitable                      D. comfortable

2.A. thought                         B. cared                C. worried               D. complained

3.A. action                            B. research                 C. business                      D. agreement    

4.A. absorbed            B. buried                     C. involved                         D. caught 

5.A. escaped                        B. survived                  C. decreased                       D. disappeared

6.A. embarrassed               B. upset            C. nervous                D. amazed

7.A. still                           B. even                         C. ever                                  D. yet

8.A. partner                         B. director                  C. employer                         D. interviewer

9.A. lost weight          B. lost his way             C. lost face           D. lost heart     

10.A. agree                     B. manage           C. attempt                            D. understand

11.A. enjoy                          B. prove                      C. teach                                D. behave

12.A. decide                        B. suggest          C. imagine                            D. choose

13.A. independent             B. realistic                   C. optimistic                         D. negative

14.A. In fact                         B. On the contrary   C. In other words                D. In the end

15.A. mind                           B. thought                   C. idea                                   D. opinion

16.A. so that                        B. unless                C. if                                 D. even if

17.A. remind                       B. lose                    C. keep                                   D. remember

18.A. says              B. talks                          C. writes                               D. speaks

19.A. spending           B. passing     C. wasting                     D. leaving

20.A. Whether       B. How                C. Where                           D. Why

My father enjoys bike riding．Ever since I was little, I’ve always loved going biking with my dad．36 , as I became a teenager, other things began to draw my 37．Suddenenly, It was important to do things with 38．I saw my dad every evening at home．Why did I have to 39 my Sundays to all-day bike trips with him , too? If my indifference（冷漠） hurt him, my father kept 40 , but he would always let me know when he was planning a bike trip 41 I wanted to come．
It was a Sunday morning, and I was in low 42．Two of my friends had gone to the movies without inviting me．Just then my father 43 my room．“It’s a beautiful day．Want to go for a 44 today, Beck?” “Leave me alone! ” I impatiently 45．Those were the last words I said to him before he left the house that 46．
Several hours later, the police called us, 47 us that Dad had a traffic accident．My father’s injuries were serious．It took several days before he could 48 speak．Beside his bed I held his hand gently, 49 of hurting him．
“Daddy … I’m sorry …”
“It’s OK, sweetheart．I’ll be OK．”
“No,” I said, “I 50 what I said to you that day．You know, that morning?”
“Sweetheart, I don’t 51 anything about that day, not before, during or after the accident．I remember kissing you goodnight the night before, though．” He 52 a weak smile．
I felt regretful for my 53 words, for I never wanted him to leave me alone．My teacher once told me that 54 have immeasurable power．They can hurt or they can heal．And we all have the 55 to choose our words．I intend to do that very carefully from now on．

【小题6】

A．unless B．in case C．so that D．as if