What does the phrase "keeping up with the the the Joneses" refer to?A. Maintaining good relationships with neighbors.B. Competition in material wealth and lifestyle with others.C. Trying to keep up with celebrity lifestyles.D. Following the latest fashion trends.

9. (Multiple choices, 3分) When dripping water takes aim at a rock, each droplet zeroes in on the same target and stays the course until its mission is complete. The drops of water fall day after day, year after year. This is the magic that enables dripping water to drill through rock! Accoding to the above paragraph, which of the following statements is not true?A. To succeed, we need to have an aim.B. To succeed, we need to focus on our aim.C. To succeed, being able to do magic tricks is necessary.D. To succeed, we need to have the spirit of persistence.10. (Multiple choices, 3分) Let's leave out the tough talk and get down _ businessA. atB. inC. forD. to

38. 【单选题（4选1）】possessA. a. 值得注意的，显著的B. vt. 占有；拥有 vt. 具备，具有（品质、才能等）C. vt. 劝说；说服D. a. 总体的；全面的

69. 【单选题（4选1）】perceiveA. n. 热情；热爱；激情 n. 强烈的情感B. vi. 参与；参加C. n. 比率；比例D. vt. 注意到，意识到 vt. 视为；认为

Some American parents might think their children need better educations to compete with China and other countries. But how much do the parents themselves need to change? A new book called Battle Hymn(圣歌) of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua has caused a debate about cultural differences in parenting. Ms. Chua is a professor at the Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, and the mother of two daughters. She was raised in the American Mid-west by immigrant Chinese parents. In the Chinese culture, the tiger represents strength and power. In her book, Ms Chua writes about how she demanded excellence from her daughters. For example, she threatened to burn her daughter’s stuffed animals unless she played a piece of music perfectly. She would insult her daughters if they failed to meet her expectations. Ms. Chua told NBC television that she had a clear list of what her daughters, Sophia and Louisa, were not permitted to do. “Attend a sleepover, have a playdate, watch TV or play computer games, be in a school play, get any grade less than an ‘A’.” Many people have criticized Amy Chua. Some say her parenting methods were abusive. She even admits that her husband, who is not Chinese, sometimes objected to her parenting style. But she says that was the way her parents raised her and her three sisters. Ms. Chua makes fun of her own extreme style of parenting. She says she eased some of the pressure after her younger daughter rebelled and shouted, “I hate my life! I hate you!” Ms. Chua says she decided to retreat when it seemed like there was a risk that she might lose her daughter. But she also says American parents often have low expectations of their children’s abilities. “One of the biggest differences I see between Western and Chinese parenting is that Chinese parents assume strength rather than fragility.” Stacey DeBroff has written four books on parenting. “I think that the stirring of intense debate has to do with what it means to be a successful parent and what it means to be a successful child.” Ms. DeBroff says Amy Chua’s parenting style is not limited to Chinese families. She says it represents a traditional way of parenting among immigrants seeking a better future for their children. But she also sees a risk. When children have no time to be social or to follow their own interests, they might not develop other skills that they need to succeed in life. Stacey DeBroff advises parents to develop their own style of parenting and not just repeat the way they were raised.【小题1】According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about American parents?A．Some of them expect their children to be competitive.B．Some of them need to educate themselves better.C．They should learn from Chinese parents.D．They care their kids more than Chinese.【小题2】What can we learn about Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother?A．It is a list of things for children to do.B．It is a book about cultural differences.C．It is a heated debate about parenting.D．It is a book about how to raise children.【小题3】Based on the passage, Ms. Chua’s parenting is exposed to the following EXCEPT A．pressureB．managementC．recreationD．compromise【小题4】 Which of the following agrees with Ms. DeBroff?A．Different cultures have different concepts of values.B．Chua’s parenting is followed by many American families.C．Immigrants are always bitterly struggling abroad.D．Parents had better raise their children in person.【小题5】 What’s the author’s attitude towards Ms. Chua’s parenting?A．PositiveB．InactiveC．IndefiniteD．Negative

For parents about to have their first baby, there will be many things in short supply—sleep, for example. One thing, however, that new parents will not be short of is advice. Family, friends and even total strangers are always keen to pass on their worldly expertise. And you can't escape the self-appointed "experts" on TV, in books, and on the internet. Parents-to-be, be warned! We all have those competent friends. You know the type. Their life is organized to an abnormal degree. The right school has been arranged since conception. Their babies have never cried or thrown up in the car. When you discuss weaning, potty training or getting babies to sleep, they make it clear that they know everything and you know nothing. Then there are those whose own life is falling apart but who still offer to share their wisdom with you. They haven't spoken to their own children for a decade, but they consider themselves relationship gurus. You haven't asked them to advise you, but they drone on endlessly. The in-laws are another minefield. Before the birth, they promised not to interfere, but at every opportunity they tell you that they know what your child is thinking: "I'm sure he's hungry." "I think he wants to sleep." There is the unspoken implication you are not up to the job. And then there are the parenting books. Behind those covers with cute babies and toddlers making fairy cakes are hefty manuals worthy of army boot camps. Inside are lists of rules for everything—even advising you to open the curtains promptly at 8:23 a.m. But don't despair. There are some useful bits of advice out there: they propose being realistic from the start, they warn you to forget having a social life; and suggest giving up such cherished ideals as never allowing your child to eat chocolate or watch TV before they are one year old. There are also excellent practical tips for new mums and dads: if visitors offer to make tea, accept; sleep when baby sleeps and forget the housework. Perhaps the best advice is to ignore all advice and do it your own way. Who will give advice to new parents? A)Family members. B)Friends. C)Strangers. D)All of them. Which is NOT a description of these competent friends? A)They have chosen the right school before their baby is born. B)They know how to make babies sleep. C)They think others know less than them in terms of parenting. D)They never leave their babies alone. The in-laws are another minefield because _______. A)they always interfere in your parenting B)they don't know when the baby wants to sleep C)they know the baby is hungry but never speak out D)they will give you wrong directions What is the writer's tone when talking about parenting books? A)Critical. B)Shocked. C)Disdainful.

【单选题（4选1）】capacityA. vt. 支配；控制 v. 治理；管辖B. n. 生物，动物 n. （具有某种特征的）人C. a. 持续不断的；连续发生的 a. 坚定的，忠实的D. n. 能力；才能 n. 生产量；生产能力 n. 可容纳量；载客量

6. （1.0分）The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo-Saxons.A. 对B. 错

Section CDirections: There are several passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinishedFor parents about to have their first baby, there will be many things in short supply——sleep, for example. One thing, however, that new parents will not be short of is advice.Family, friends and even total strangers are____50. Who will give advice to new parents?A. Family members.B. Friends.C. Strangers.D. All of them.

74. 【单选题（4选1）】splitA. n. 交易；业务B. v. 裂开；分开 v. （使）意见不合；（使）分裂C. n. 财产；所有物；所有权 n. 房地产 n. 特性；属性D. vi. 摇晃；摆动 vt. 使摇摆；影响；左右