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Kids Fishing Photo Contest
It certainly isn’t hard to “ picture it”, that is – smiles, laughs, looks of anticipation (期望) and excitement. So, join in the fun, catch the excitement of your child on film while fishing and enter his or her picture in the yearly Kids Fishing Photo Contest! The contest is sponsored by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) in celebration of National Fishing Week!
The winning pictures are those that best catch the theme “kids enjoying fishing”. Children in the first through third place photographs of each category will receive different fishing-related prizes. Winning pictures will also be posted on the VDGIF website and may be used in all kinds of VDGIF publications. There is no need to be a professional photographer. Any photo will do.
Contest Rules
·Children in the photographs must fall into one of the following age groups when the picture is taken: 1—4, 6—10.
·Photos must not be more than 1 year old.
·Photos must be taken in Virginia.
·Children in a boat must be wearing a life jacket.
·Only one photo submission (提交) per child.
·Submit the photo on photograph quality paper, no CD’s accepted.
·Photos must not be bigger than “4×6” size.
·Please stick a piece of paper to the back of the photo including: name, age, address, phone number and location where the photograph was taken.
·A Photo Contest Release Form (PDF) must be submitted along with the photograph.
·Photos must be postmarked on or before April 19, 2013.
·Judging will take place in May and winners will be posted on the VDGIF website.
·Prizes will be sent directly to the winning children.
·This contest isn’t open to immediate family of VDGIF employees and sponsors. Immediate family members refer to children, siblings (同胞) or others living in the same household with a VDGIF or sponsor employee.
To Enter:
Send your photo, with the child’s name, age, phone number and address, along with the Photo Contest Release Form (PDF), to:
Kids Fishing Photo Contest
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
P.O. Box 11104
Richmond, VA 23230–1104

  1. 1.

    The advertisement is intended for ________

    1. A.
      children who are below 11 years old
    2. B.
      people whose children like fishing
    3. C.
      those who are good at photos
    4. D.
      those whose parents like fishing
  2. 2.

    The purpose of the contest is to ________

    1. A.
      encourage people to take more pictures
    2. B.
      help people realize the importance of fishing
    3. C.
      celebrate a national fishing-related activity
    4. D.
      encourage people to go fishing with kids
  3. 3.

    Which of the following photos can enter the contest?

    1. A.
      A photo which is in a CD
    2. B.
      A photo in which there is a 12-year-old girl
    3. C.
      A big photo which is “8×10” size
    4. D.
      A photo which was taken in Virginia on July 23, 2012
  4. 4.

    What should be sent with the photo together?

    1. A.
      A life jacket
    2. B.
      A quality CD
    3. C.
      A stamped addressed envelope
    4. D.
      A Photo Contest Release Form

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“Soon, you’re going to have to move out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood.
One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.

Roses require a good deal of care, and if it weren’t for the pleasure they give, it wouldn’t be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. Bushes must be pruned(剪枝) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant. A big mistake.
Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing (施肥) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long disappeared under the thick leaves.
Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold; First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw(縮回) my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June. But they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.
Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, I’ll think about that tomorrow

  1. 1.

    What are the requirements for the healthy growth of rose?

    1. A.
      Frequent pruning and fertilizing.  
    2. B.
      A lot of care and the right soil
    3. C.
      Tomato plants grown alongside.  
    4. D.
      Cages placed around the roots
  2. 2.

    The writer planted the tomato because _________

    1. A.
      there was room for it in the garden
    2. B.
      the soil was just right for it
    3. C.
      it cost only $1.25
    4. D.
      the roses’ branches needed to be covered
  3. 3.

    This year the writer’s roses were __________

    1. A.
      removed from the rose bed
    2. B.
      largely hidden under the tomato plant
    3. C.
      mostly damaged by too much sunlight
    4. D.
      picked along with the tomatoes
  4. 4.

    By saying “the prize so dearly won” in paragraph 5, the writer wants to ________

    1. A.
      express her liking for the roses
    2. B.
      show the hardship of growing the roses
    3. C.
      show the difficulty in picking the tomatoes
    4. D.
      express her care for the tomatoes
  5. 5.

    In the situation described in the text, one good thing is that ________

    1. A.
      the writer has a daily harvest of tomatoes
    2. B.
      the roses cost the writer little money
    3. C.
      someone will help the writer make the decision
    4. D.
      the writer can now enjoy both the roses and tomatoes

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The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn't already know. I stood up to look around, when a gentle hand touched my shoulder.
I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady with a warm smile. She said, "Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I'm eighty-seven years old.”
"Why are you in college at such a young age?" I asked. She replied, "I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married, have a couple of kids and then retire(退休) and travel..." 
I knew she was joking. I was curious what might have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.
"I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm getting one!" she told me. 
We became friends. Every day we would talk nonstop after class. I was always interested in listening to this "time machine" as she shared her wisdom and experience with me. And Rose easily made friends wherever she went.
At the end of the term we invited Rose to make a little speech. She cleared her throat and began, "We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. I’ve learned a few secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You've got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die.”
“There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in change.
“Have no regrets. The elderly usually don't have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do……"

  1. 1.

    When the writer and Rose first met, they began their talk in a_______ way

    1. A.
      serious
    2. B.
      polite
    3. C.
      formal
    4. D.
      humorous
  2. 2.

    Which of the following has the similar meaning to the underlined word “motivated” in the fourth paragraph?

    1. A.
      encouraged
    2. B.
      persuaded
    3. C.
      taught
    4. D.
      forced
  3. 3.

    Rose went to college in order to ______.

    1. A.
      meet a rich husband
    2. B.
      make new friends
    3. C.
      get a college education
    4. D.
      get a better job
  4. 4.

    The writer considered Roses as a “time machine” because______.

    1. A.
      she always came to class on time
    2. B.
      she make friends easily at college
    3. C.
      she knew the difference between growing older and growing up
    4. D.
      she enjoyed a long life and had lots of wisdom and experience
  5. 5.

    From this passage we know Rose believed______.

    1. A.
      “The early bird catches the worm”
    2. B.
      “It is never too late to learn”
    3. C.
      “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bushes”
    4. D.
      “One false step will make a great difference.”

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Do you love the holidays, but hate gaining weight? You are not alone. Holidays are times for  celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight. With proper planning, though, it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don’t have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy.
Here are some tips for preventing(阻止) weight gain and maintaining(維持) physical fitness:   
Don’t skip meals. Before you leave home, have a small, low-fat meal or snack. This may help to avoid getting too excited before delicious foods.
Control the amount of food. Use a small plate (about 10 inches) and put aside the large ones that may encourage you to "load up". You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist.
Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables. Fill up beforehand on water-based soup and raw fruit or vegetables. Or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you to feel full.
Stick to physical activity. Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk help to burn off excess calories.
Avoid(避免) high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy may have large amount of fat. Choose lean meat (瘦肉).Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. Use lemon juice instead of creamy food

  1. 1.

    Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

    1. A.
      You should never eat delicious foods
    2. B.
      Drinking some water or soup before eating helps you to eat less.[來源:Zxxk.Com]
    3. C.
      Holidays are happy days but they may bring you weight problems
    4. D.
      Physical exercise can reduce the chance of putting on weight
  2. 2.

    Which of the following can NOT help people to lose weight according to the passage?

    1. A.
      Eating lean meat
    2. B.
      Creamy food
    3. C.
      Eating raw fruit or vegetables
    4. D.
      Physical exercise
  3. 3.

    Many people can’ t control their weight during the holidays mainly because they______.

    1. A.
      can’ t help being tempted to eat constantly
    2. B.
      take part in too many parties
    3. C.
      enjoy delicious foods sometimes
    4. D.
      can’t help turning away from foods
  4. 4.

    If the passage appeared(出現(xiàn)) in a newspaper , which section(專欄) is the most suitable one ?

    1. A.
      Holidays and Festivals section
    2. B.
      Health and Fitness section
    3. C.
      Fashion section
    4. D.
      Student Times Club section
  5. 5.

    What is the best title of the passage ?

    1. A.
      How to avoid holiday feasting and celebrating
    2. B.
      Do’ s and don’ ts for keeping slim and fit
    3. C.
      How to avoid weight gain over holidays
    4. D.
      Wonderful holidays, boring weight

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How did a ban on smoking in public places come into place?
In 1998 the Smoking Kills White Paper set out a national strategy (策略) to reduce smoking prevalence (流行) and passive smoking, including in public places. The measures were voluntary and poorly carried out. After a public conference in England in 2004, the Government decided to choose for lawmaking. Scotland went first, with a ban in 2006, followed by the other nations a year later.
What is the current law?
Any person who smokes in enclosed (封閉的) public places, including pubs, offices, on public transport and work vehicles, is breaking the law. It does not extend to private houses. It is also an offence for people in charge of premises (營業(yè)場所) to permit others to smoke in them.
How was it received?
It was welcomed by most organizations except for some pub owners and restaurateurs. Many workplaces in the UK had already introduced smoke-free policies consistent with the legislation (法律,法規(guī)) before it was carried out, while others have gone beyond its basic requirements.
All railway facilities, including platforms, footbridges and other areas--whether or not fitting the definition of an enclosed public space--are covered, as are all football grounds and some cricket and athletics stadiums. School grounds are not required to be smoke-free under the legislation, but the majority now are.
How has it been forced?
Compliance (服從) in public premises has been high, with inspections suggesting that 99 per cent of places were sticking to the rules. The number of people charged for smoking in cars has been very low, which was due to the problems defining and identifying "work" vehicles. They said that a total ban on smoking in vehicles would end this confusion.
Has it improved health?
Studies in early adopters of the law, including in Scotland, suggest a reduction in hospital admissions for heart disease, which has been shown to be linked to passive smoking. There is also strong evidence of improved rates of smoking end and a drop in the number of cigarettes consumed by those who continue to smoke

  1. 1.

    When did the first law come out to ban smoking in public places?

    1. A.
      1987
    2. B.
      1998
    3. C.
      2004
    4. D.
      2006
  2. 2.

    Which of the following behaviors may NOT be against the law?

    1. A.
      Jack often smokes in the office when he is alone
    2. B.
      A taxi driver is smoking with a lady in his car
    3. C.
      Tom smokes while thinking of his future at home
    4. D.
      Max smokes for relaxation during time-out in the stadium
  3. 3.

    Who might feel unhappy about the law according to the article?

    1. A.
      A restaurant owner
    2. B.
      A company manager
    3. C.
      A car owner
    4. D.
      A policy maker
  4. 4.

    What can you infer from the article?

    1. A.
      Most heart diseases have been proved to be linked to passive smoking
    2. B.
      A new law will soon come out with a total ban on smoking in vehicles
    3. C.
      Cigarette-making factories will disappear soon
    4. D.
      Most of the school grounds are not smoke-free, as it is not banned in the law

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One night recently , I was driving down a two-lane highway at about 60 miles an hour . A car approached from the opposite direction at about the same speed . As we passed each other , I caught the other driver’s eye for only a second . I wondered whether he might be thinking , as I was , how dependent we were on each other at that moment . I was relying on him not to fall asleep , not to be put off by a phone conversation, not to cross over into my lane and bring my life to a sudden end . Though we had never spoken a word to each other , he relied on me in just the same way .
Multiplied a million times over, I believe that is the way the world works . At some level , we all depend upon one another . Sometimes that dependence requires us simply not to do something like crossing over the double yellow line . And sometimes it requires us to act cooperatively , with friends or even with strangers .
As technology shrinks our world , the need increases for cooperative action among nations . In 2003, doctors in five nations were quickly organized to identify the SARS virus , which saved thousands of lives . The threat of international terrorism has shown itself to be a similar problem, one requiring coordinated action by police and intelligence forces across the world . We must recognize that our fates (命運(yùn)) are not ours alone to control .
In my own life , I’ve put great stock in personal responsibility . But , as the years have passed, I’ve also come to believe that there are moments when one must rely upon the good faith and judgment of others . so , while each of us faces the case of driving alone down a dark road , what we must learn is that the approaching light may not be a threat , but a shared moment of trust

  1. 1.

    The author considers         very important

    1. A.
      driving alone on a dark road
    2. B.
      independence of people
    3. C.
      cooperation to identify SARS virus
    4. D.
      shared trust and cooperation
  2. 2.

    The author said that they depended on each other in the same way because______.

    1. A.
      the approaching car was very dangerous
    2. B.
      they both drove their car at a terrific speed
    3. C.
      he might be killed out of the other’s careless driving
    4. D.
      it was dark and the road was not wide enough
  3. 3.

    From the second paragraph ,we know the author drew the important lesson from ______.

    1. A.
      only one experience
    2. B.
      many similar experiences
    3. C.
      a driver on a dark road
    4. D.
      many friends and strangers
  4. 4.

    The need for cooperation increases because ______.

    1. A.
      peoples’ fates can’t be controlled by themselves
    2. B.
      the SARS virus spread quickly
    3. C.
      terrorism can happen everywhere
    4. D.
      the world has become smaller
  5. 5.

    We can infer from the last paragraph that the author has______.

    1. A.
      believed in one’s own personal responsibility
    2. B.
      counted upon himself alone in everything
    3. C.
      had no trust in others’ good faith and judgment
    4. D.
      had a change on his viewpoint of life

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Yesterday I went to our local grocery store. I often go to their deli counter, and I understand that it can get a little confused for the workers. So normally none of them ever take the time to smile or seem overly friendly. But yesterday it was completely different. I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted with a very welcoming smile by the young man behind the counter. He never sighed heavily or slumped back and forth like he didn’t want to be there. He was all by himself and quite a long line. But not once did he act concerned about it. He just did his job efficiently and acted very kind the entire time.
I was so impressed that I approached the manager. I explained to her that I often visit the deli counter and I have never been greeted with such kindness. She agreed with me that he was a wonderful person and she thanked me for sharing my feelings with her.
As I was walking away,I could hear her approaching the young man with,“I just got a wonderful compliment(praise) about you.” I couldn't hear everything she was saying,but I knew that she did thank him. I couldn't help but smile!
Later I had to pass by the deli counter to get onions. There was no one there,except the diligent young man. He didn't say anything,he just smiled at me. I realized that I hadn't done a huge deed that day,but that small deed made a small difference to someone.I love seeing people smile. I just received my smile cards and I wish I had one with me that day. Maybe I will drop one off at the deli a different day! It's amazing how good I felt after that.
So,friends,the next time you are in a grocery store,retail store,restaurant,or anywhere that someone is working hard,letting them know in some way can mean so much. I hope you get a smile out of it like I did!

  1. 1.

    The passage is mainly about______.

    1. A.
      friendship between the writer and a young man
    2. B.
      the power of a simple compliment
    3. C.
      a grocery store
    4. D.
      a diligent assistant
  2. 2.

    The writer found it was different yesterday because ______.

    1. A.
      the young man was very busy
    2. B.
      the young man was concerned about so many customers
    3. C.
      the writer was warmly greeted by a young man
    4. D.
      the young man acted very kind all the time
  3. 3.

    The writer approached the manager to______.

    1. A.
      thank him
    2. B.
      say hello to him
    3. C.
      complain about the service
    4. D.
      praise the young man
  4. 4.

    The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 implies that the writer will ______.

    1. A.
      smile to others at the deli one day
    2. B.
      give one card to the young man one day
    3. C.
      drop in at the deli one day
    4. D.
      go to the deli for a job one day
  5. 5.

    What can we learn from the last paragraph?

    1. A.
      Praising others' hard work means nothing
    2. B.
      Helping others is always rewarding
    3. C.
      We should never hesitate to praise hard-working persons
    4. D.
      Not all good deeds deserve praise

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Women, as all research suggests, are far more critical of their appearance than men. Most of them are likely to feel dissatisfied with their reflection in the mirror.
It is quite possible that men looking in the mirror are either pleased with what they see or indifferent. Research shows that men generally have a much more positive body-image than women---if anything, they may tend to over-estimate their attractiveness. Some men looking in the mirror may literally not see the flaws in their appearance.
Why are women so much more self-critical than men? Because women are judged more on their appearance than men, and standards of female beauty are considerably higher and more inflexible. Women are continually bombarded (轟炸) with images of the “ideal” face. And constant exposure to idealized images of female beauty on TV, magazines and billboards makes exceptional good looks seem normal and anything short of perfection seem abnormal and ugly.  It has been estimated that young women now see more images of outstandingly beautiful women in one day than our mothers saw throughout their entire adolescence.
Also, most women trying to achieve the impossible standards of female beauty have in fact become progressively more unrealistic during the last century. In 1917, the physically perfect woman was about 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed nearly 10 stone. Even 25 years ago, top models and beauty queens weighed only 8% less than the average women, now they weigh 23% less. The current media ideal for women is achievable by less than 5% of the female population---and that’s just in terms of weight and size. If you want the ideal shape, face etc., it’s probably more like 1%

  1. 1.

    The passage is mainly to ______.

    1. A.
      compare different views on beauty between women and men
    2. B.
      tell us that standards of female beauty are very high
    3. C.
      explain why women are more critical of their appearance than men
    4. D.
      show us that women pay more attention to their appearance than men
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is NOT the reason why women are more critical of their appearance?

    1. A.
      People pay more attention to their appearance than men’s
    2. B.
      The criterion (標(biāo)準(zhǔn);準(zhǔn)則) used to judge women’s beauty is more critical and less changeable
    3. C.
      Idealized images of female beauty are constantly shown in different media
    4. D.
      Women tend to pursue perfection by nature
  3. 3.

    Which statement is true about men?

    1. A.
      Few men will feel pleased when they are looking themselves in the mirror
    2. B.
      Men looking in the mirror usually ignore the flaws in their appearance
    3. C.
      It is likely that men will consider themselves more attractive than they really are
    4. D.
      Men don’t care about their body image
  4. 4.

    Nowadays, if an average woman weighs 110 pounds, then a physically perfect woman should weigh about ______.

    1. A.
      85 pounds
    2. B.
      101 pounds
    3. C.
      90 pounds
    4. D.
      135 pounds
  5. 5.

    What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

    1. A.
      Most women try to achieve the standards of beauty
    2. B.
      The standards of female beauty. in the past were more easily achieved than today
    3. C.
      Women are more unrealistic in their pursuit of beauty than men
    4. D.
      Less than 5% of the female population can achieve the current media ideal for women

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What if it isn’t a dog-eat-dog world? What if caring for a dog or for a mom with Alzheimer’s (老年癡呆癥) makes you stronger and allows you to live longer?
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley are challenging our long-held belief that humans are born to be selfish.
Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection was misunderstood by his male followers, the researchers say. Rather than “every man for himself”, Darwin believed that humans are successful as a species precisely because of our educational, selfless and sympathetic characteristics.
Why has it taken so long for Darwin’s central revelation(揭示) to be properly understood? “We’ve had too many men in social science,” Berkeley psychology professor Dacher Keltner told me in an interview. “Female scientists acknowledge that caring for people is part of human nature according to the research, which shows the human ability to care exists in our brains and nerve systems.”
In my book Passages in Caregiving , I urge women who take the whole responsibility for taking care of an elderly parent or a sick relative to build a “Circle of Care”. Reach out to your brothers and sisters, friends, neighbors and community volunteers to help you care, because no one can perform this overwhelming role alone. You will be as shocked as I to learn how the most selfless caregivers are rewarded with longer life.
Sympathy is not a woman’s word. In fact it makes all of us stronger under stress and more highly respected by our peers. For so long we have repeated the false saying “Nice guys finish last”. But the 40 richest Americans committed to doing good by donating half their fortunes are no spring chickens. So here is my new explanation:Nice guys die last

  1. 1.

    The first paragraph serves to ______.

    1. A.
      give the background of the topic
    2. B.
      blame the world for selfishness
    3. C.
      urge people to care for a dog
    4. D.
      bring out the topic of the passage
  2. 2.

    In Passages in Caregiving, women are advised to______.

    1. A.
      share the responsibility of caring with others
    2. B.
      take good care of themselves
    3. C.
      learn how to live a longer life
    4. D.
      help as many people as possible
  3. 3.

    The underlined words “no spring chickens” in the last paragraph refer to______.

    1. A.
      rich people
    2. B.
      poor people
    3. C.
      young people
    4. D.
      aged people
  4. 4.

    Why does the author mention the 40 richest Americans’ commitment in this passage?

    1. A.
      To argue against offering sympathy
    2. B.
      To use it as an example to support his opinion
    3. C.
      To show their generosity to society
    4. D.
      To call on people to learn from them
  5. 5.

    Which of the following might be the BEST title of the passage?

    1. A.
      Selflessness could be the secret to longer life
    2. B.
      Darwin’s theory of evolution is out of date now
    3. C.
      Measures must be taken to improve the world
    4. D.
      Males and females have different opinions about selflessness

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More than half of the parents in the United States are helping, or have helped, support their adult children who have been hit by high unemployment and poor wages(工資), according to a new survey. It showed that present economic conditions are discouraging young adults from leaving home and forcing those who have already gone, so-called boomerang kids, to return.
“Parents are continuing their financial involvement longer than we expected,” said Ted Beck, president of National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE).
About 60 percent of parents questioned in the survey said they’re helping their adult children who are no longer in school financially. Half are providing housing and nearly half are helping with living expenses.
For an increasing number of adult children, the situation is bad. Two-thirds of adult children, aged 18 to 39, who are not in school said they faced tougher financial pressures than previous generations, according to the survey. And nearly one-third of parents agreed that it was easier for them to find their financial feet than for their children.
Parents are helping their children out of genuine concern because they do not want to see them struggle. But Beck said that parents who make sacrifices(犧牲) to help their adult children should be careful about their own finances.
“If you are taking on extra debt or delaying(推遲) retirement to help your adult child, you could be making a mistake and putting your own financial future in danger,” Beck warned.
Boomerang children can also cause other problems for their parents. Thirty percent of parents said they had given up privacy since their adult children moved back home, while more than a quarter have taken on added debt, and seven percent have delayed retirement. But the survey also showed 42 percent of adult children living at home are helping with the cooking and cleaning

  1. 1.

    According to the text, boomerang kids refer to ______.

    1. A.
      married adult children
    2. B.
      grown-ups living with parents
    3. C.
      adult children independent and successful in life
    4. D.
      young adults depending on parents for financial support
  2. 2.

    According to the survey, we can infer that ______.

    1. A.
      about 30% of parents offer their adult children housing
    2. B.
      one-third of adult children earn money more easily than their parents
    3. C.
      two-thirds of adult children are faced with financial problems in school
    4. D.
      about 50% of parents give money to their adult children to cover the daily cost
  3. 3.

    What is Ted Beck’s suggestion to the parents?

    1. A.
      Asking their children to help with the housework
    2. B.
      Being careful when helping their children financially
    3. C.
      Leaving their children to struggle to live
    4. D.
      Putting off their time of retirement
  4. 4.

    What would be the best title for the text?

    1. A.
      Adult children are less independent
    2. B.
      Parents help support adult children
    3. C.
      Bad conditions affect children a lot
    4. D.
      Adult children like living with parents

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