You know what it' s like. You’ ve just arrived in Washington D. C. after a long journey and all you really want to do is lie down and relax in your hotel room. But first you have to make a few quick notes for tomorrow's meeting, check your e-mails, and perhaps print out a few- things. And you need to make a few local telephone calls, and one call to your family.
And what do you usually get? Your desk is just about big enough for a cup of coffee, and there's no desk lamp~ the stationary(辦公用品) is only several pieces of paper and the only pen there doesn't work at all. If you want to print something, you have to go to the Reception(前臺),and when you try to use your cell phone, you find that it won't work in the U. S. A.
Well, Harmony Hotel is different. Just tell us ahead of time what you're going to need, and we'll make sure that it's waiting for you when you arrive. There will be a printer in your room if you want one, and a cell phone that really works. All you have to pay for is the calls you make.
We can also provide a room for business meetings, even a secretary to take notes. All we ask is a few days' notice.
All of our rooms are of the same high standard and we promise not to increase prices in the next twelve months. But book now, because many people are already calling to book rooms, and we'd hate to disappoint you.
Harmony--the hotel you've always wanted, but never been able to find before.
【小題1】The advertisement is probably written for

A．teachers	B．business people
C．secretaries	D．tourists

【小題2】What must a guest do if he wants a secretary?

A．Tell the hotel ahead of time.

B．Tell the Reception when he arrives.

C．Call a secretary to take notes.

D．Put up a notice in the hotel.

【小題3】Why is it best to book now?

A．All of the rooms are empty now.

B．Prices might increase soon.

C．There may be no rooms left.

D．It saves money for guests.

【小題4】What is special about Harmony?

A．It offers telephone calls for free.

B．It provides printing at the Reception.

C．It costs much less than other hotels.

D．It does a lot of things to meet guests’ needs.

Very often, new-born babies are not beautiful．They are wrinkled （多皺的） or hairless，or they have an angry look on their faces．They seem to say，“Get away！I hate everybody．”But to a parent，that hairless, wrinkled，angry -faced baby is the most beautiful and perfect child in the world．When a proud father or mother asks you，“Well， What do you think…，isn’t she beautiful?”What are you going to say? Is this the time for the truth? Of course not!

   You look that proud father in the eyes and say, “Yes，she is! She's really a beauty．She's one in a million．She's going to be a movie star! I can tell! She's as beautiful as a picture．”

   In English, This is a white lie．White lies don’t hurt people． They are not cruel （殘忍的） or angry words．People use them to make a difficult thing a little easier．When people don’t want to meet someone, or eat something new that they really don’t like at a friend's house, they tell a white lie．They are trying to be kind．They don’t want to hurt anyone．It's important to be honest, but many people feel that being kind is sometimes more important．

1． Parents are usually ___________when their babies are born.

      A．a(chǎn)ngry               B．proud                C．sad                D．surprise

2．When a parent asks what you think of their new baby, they want you to__________．

      A．tell the truth                               B．say what you like

     C．tell lies                                  D．say something positive

3．The underlined word “white”in this passage means“_________” in Chinese．

      A．善意的               B．惡意的               C．白色的               D．蒼白的

4．From the passage we know that___________．

     A．a(chǎn) new -born baby hates everyone around her

     B．a(chǎn) new -born baby is the most beautiful one

     C．people who tell white lies are not kind

    D．people who tell white lies want to be kind

5．Which of the following is a white lie?

    A．You broke the window but you say you don’t know who broke it．

    B．You know Jack has stolen a watch but you say you don’t know who stole the watch.

      C．You don’t think your friend first drawing is great but you say it is.

     D．You tell a mother that her new - born baby isn’t beautiful.

Dear Dr Jackson,

My parents are never happy with me. They are always criticizing my clothes, my hair and the music I listen to. They hate my friends’ looks and they keep complaining when I go with them. I’m not allowed to stay out as late as my friends do, so I can’t have any fun. My parents only seem to care about my school grades. Although I love them, sometimes I feel we live in different worlds. If they love me, can’t they understand me? How can I make them understand me?

Angel

Dear Angel,

Your problem is common to both teenagers and parents. Don’t worry, because all this is natural. You see, your parents have grown up at a different time and they have different experiences. So, they think some things are strange, but you find the same things are all right. For example, the music you like may sound like noise to them. Your parents love you, so they feel they must stop you from doing whatever they find strange. On the other hand, you don’t want to be different from other teenagers, so you feel that your parents restrict you.

I think you should talk about this problem with your parents. Try to explain to them what you want and make them know they can believe you. And then they’ll find you are a responsible person and they will give you more freedom.

Jackson

1.Why has Angel written to Dr Jackson?

A．Because her parents make her happy.

B．Because her parents can’t understand her.

C．Because her friends don’t like her.

D．Because she is not good enough at school.

2.Angel has ________ than her friends.

A．more fun

B．less freedom

C．more freedom

D．less clothes

3.What advice does Dr Jackson give to Angel?

A．Be different from other teenagers.

B．Pay no attention to whatever her parents tell her.

C．Discuss her problem with her parents.

D．Don’t tell her parents what she wants to do.

4.What does the word “restrict” in the article mean in Chinese?

A．限制             B．保護(hù)             C．放縱             D．拋棄

5.Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Dr Jackson thinks Angel’s problem isn’t usual.

B．Angel’s father likes the music that Angel likes.

C．Angel should show her parents that she is a responsible person.

D．Angel probably doesn’t love her parents at all.

 

Dear Dr Jackson, 
My parents are never happy with me. They are always criticizing (批評) my clothes, my hair and the music I listen to. They hate my friends' looks and they keep complaining when I go with them. I'm not allowed to stay out as late as my friends do, so I can't have any fun, My parents only seem to care about my school marks. Although I love them, sometimes I feel we live in different worlds. If they love me, can't they understand me? How can I make them understand me? 
Dear Angel,
Your problem is common (共同的) to both teenagers and parents. Don't worry, bacause all this is natural.You see, your parents have grown up at a different time and they have different experiences. So, they think some things are strange, but you find the same things ordinary. For example, the music you like may sound like noise to them. Your parents love you, so they feel they must protect you from whatever they find strange.On the other hand, you don't want to be different from other teenagers, so you feel that your parents restrict you. 
I think you should talk about this problem with your parents. Try to explain to them what you want and make them know they can believe you. Sooner or later. they'll find you are a responsible (有責(zé)任心的) person and they will give you more freedom (自由).
【小題1】Why has Angel written to Dr Jackson?

A．Because her parents make her happy.

B．Because her parents can't understand her.

C．Because her friends don't like her parents.

D．Because her parents don't think she is good at school.

【小題2】 Angel has            than her friends.

A．more fun	B．less freedom
C．more freedom	D．less clothes

【小題3】 What advice does Dr Jackson give to Angel?

A．Be different from the other teenagers.

B．Don't tell her parents what she wants to do.

C．Take no notice of her parents and do whatever she likes.

D．Discuss her problem with her parents.

【小題4】 What does the word "restrict" in the passage mean in Chinese?

A．限制	B．保護(hù)
C．放縱	D．拋棄

【小題5】 Which of the following is TRUE?

A．According to Dr Jackson, Angel's problem isn't usual.

B．Angel's father likes the music that Angel likes.

C．Angel should show her parents that she is a responsible person.

D．Angel doesn't love her parents at all.