Questions 85-87 refer to the following advertisement.Gaining green card may involve the black market costs. The green card application process can take a long time, and people often have to eat while waiting for their papers. Many immigrants have resolved this through the acquisition of fake documents. （Note as an attorney, I emphatically do not recommend this. But people do it. A lot.） At their best （and most expensive）, fake papers can be quite useful. From talking to immigrants, I have learned that there is a man in a certain Central American capital who, for $6000, will get you a U.S. passport with a name and photo of your choosing that will scan as real on border crossing computers. In New York City, $150-$200 will get you work documents connected to a real Social Security number. $75 will get you a color copy on thick paper that looks like a Social Security card as long as you don’t look closely enough to see that it is actually a “Social Security” card.What does the underlined word “this” refer to?A. The problem of long-time waiting for papersB. The lack of food during the application processC. The costs of fake documents in black marketD. The illegal nature of the black market business
Questions 85-87 refer to the following advertisement.
Gaining green card may involve the black market costs. The green card application process can take a long time, and people often have to eat while waiting for their papers. Many immigrants have resolved this through the acquisition of fake documents. （Note as an attorney, I emphatically do not recommend this. But people do it. A lot.） At their best （and most expensive）, fake papers can be quite useful. From talking to immigrants, I have learned that there is a man in a certain Central American capital who, for $6000, will get you a U.S. passport with a name and photo of your choosing that will scan as real on border crossing computers. In New York City, $150-$200 will get you work documents connected to a real Social Security number. $75 will get you a color copy on thick paper that looks like a Social Security card as long as you don’t look closely enough to see that it is actually a “Social Security” card.
What does the underlined word “this” refer to?
Gaining green card may involve the black market costs. The green card application process can take a long time, and people often have to eat while waiting for their papers. Many immigrants have resolved this through the acquisition of fake documents. （Note as an attorney, I emphatically do not recommend this. But people do it. A lot.） At their best （and most expensive）, fake papers can be quite useful. From talking to immigrants, I have learned that there is a man in a certain Central American capital who, for $6000, will get you a U.S. passport with a name and photo of your choosing that will scan as real on border crossing computers. In New York City, $150-$200 will get you work documents connected to a real Social Security number. $75 will get you a color copy on thick paper that looks like a Social Security card as long as you don’t look closely enough to see that it is actually a “Social Security” card.
What does the underlined word “this” refer to?
A. The problem of long-time waiting for papers
B. The lack of food during the application process
C. The costs of fake documents in black market
D. The illegal nature of the black market business
B. The lack of food during the application process
C. The costs of fake documents in black market
D. The illegal nature of the black market business
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阅读下面短文，在表格内的空白处填入合适的答案(每格词数不限)The Internet has changed our habits, including our habit of sending greeting cards. There are many e-card websites that make it so easy to find the right greeting cards. They have greatly changed the way we send greetings to each other.Our lives have become so busy that we have limited personal time. These e-card websites have allowed everyone to easily share their feelings and emotions(感情) with the people they love. They contain(包括) plenty of greeting cards that can be used immediately. The users can choose any card they like, from festival greetings to birthday wishes. In fact, e-cards are perfect for any event. That’s why more and more people like to send e-cards. If the users are interested in making their own greeting cards on the internet, they can create a card within only a few minutes.Another benefit(好处) of e-card websites is that they have made it possible for you to send top quality cards to your beloved (心爱的) ones and surprise them with cheerful greetings. They allow you to send your greetings on a specific(特定的) date. So you can plan for the occasion(场合)when you want to send the card. For example, you can send your e-card on a certain day and then visit the person with some flowers the next day. This will surely create a good impression(印象)on the person you love.We have never forgotten the importance of saying sorry to our beloved ones. But sometimes we fail to do so because, we are not brave enough to face those we hurt. Some e- cards on these websites allow us to express our feelings in a more thoughtful way.Although some people still would rather buy traditional cards in the shops for the persons they love, especially when they want the cards to last a long time, more and more people are choosing to send greetings on the Internet.Title: Sending E-cards on the InternetIntroduction to the topicThe way we send greetings to each other(34) because of the e-card websites.Reasons why more and more people are using e-cardsPlenty of greeting cards on the websites make it possible for people to (35) with others easily.Users can choose or make their own e-cards, and it doesn’t take (36)_____________time.Users can plan for the occasion and help create a good impression on the persons they love.E-cards can help you to say(37) to those you hurt in a thoughtful way.ConclusionE-cards are becoming more and more(38) .
AThe undersea world is very beautiful． Now more and more people want to dive in the water to find the secrets there． Scuba diving is a new sport today． It can take you into a wonder-ful undersea world．You will find many strange animals in the sea． Some are as large as a school bus． Many sea animals give out light in the dark and some have sharp teeth．During the day， there is enough light． Here， under the sea， everything is blue and green．When fish swim nearby， you can catch them with your hands． When you have bottles of air on your back， you can stay in deep water for a long time． However， you can-t dive too deep． And you must be very careful when you dive in deep water．The deep sea is not an easy place to live in． It-s cold， and it，s dark， too． The deeper it is， the less sunlight there is． At about 3，000 feet， there is no light at all． It is very dark in the sea． Many fishes have no eyes． Some have big eyes． A few have eyes on one side． Besides the cold and the darkness， deep-sea animals face a third danger-other animals．Animals eat! They must find food to eat． Many animals eat plants． However， some am-mals eat meat． This means these sea animals have two big jobs． They need to find animals as food， and they have to try not to become other animals' meal．( )21． Why do people want to dive in the sea? Because ________ ．A．they want to catch fishB． they want to find the secrets of the undersea worldC． the sea is deepD， there are all kinds of plants in the sea
Having acknowledged receipt of the interview letter，you must prepare for the interview. Firms usually take a good deal of trouble over interviews，and there may be three or more people present，which can be a little frightening. Very often the personnel officer will begin by some words of welcome and an invitation to you to tell them a little about yourself. This is really inviting you to repeat the information you have already supplied on the application form，and which they have already read，but it does have some point. It will put you at your ease，because at least you know all about your own level of achievement and can speak about it confidently. It helps them assess your ability to communicate and your serf-esteem. Some people have too high an opinion of themselves，some take an unduly pessimistic view of their achievements，while others have a nicely balanced assessment of their own abilities.
Sometimes the processes in which people are engaged are dependent upon other processes being completed first, possibly by other people. For example, on an automobile(71), it is necessary for the body to be constructed before the doors can be added on. Attempting to add the doors first would be pointless, because there would be nowhere to attach them. Thus, if there is no body ready to have doors added, the process for adding doors has to be(72)until the process for creating the next body is complete. This is known as(73)Obviously, there are many cases where people have to wait for other people to do something. However, if everyone in such a situation is waiting for someone else to do something first, then no one will ever be able to do anything. When discussing processes, this situation is known as(74), because all of the involved processes are effectively dead because of locks they have on resources. Usually someone in such a situation will eventually notice and abort the process, allowing normal flow to(75), and often warning signs can even be spotted ahead of time to avoid 'it in the first place.A．water threadB．assembly threadC．water lineD．assembly line
Retrofitting houses to use less energy should be a no-brainer for homeowners.（1）time,money spent on ways to reduce heat loss from draughty houses should produce a（2）return in lower fuel bills.In practice,many are cautious.Some improvements,such as solid-wall insulation and solar panels,can take over 25 years to（3）their initial cost.Few owners are willing to wait that long by then many are likely to have（4）and moved on Several governments have started finance schemes designed to（5）this problem.Since 2008 PaCE programmes have offered American homeowners loans to（6）improvements,repaid through higher local taxes on the property,（7）it belongs to.In Britain,the Green Deal offers loans over a 25-year period,with repayments added to energy bills.Countries including France and Canada have similar（8）In theory,these schemes should boost investment in common energy-saving measures,such as extra insulation and new boilers,（9）the first owner does not have to pay all the costs in advance But enrolment rates have（10）,according to Sean Kidney at the Climate Bonds Initiative,a think tank.In Britain,just 1%of those assesseed for the Green Deal have signed up.In Berkeley,California,home of the first PACe scheme,the（11）rate is similarly low.Homeowners are（12）chiefly because the interest rates on the loans look high.The Green Deal charges 7%;some PaCe schemes a hefty 8%.As these rates are fixed for decades,they will（13）look unattractive when（as now）short-term interest rates are low Many people also（14）they will save enough on their energy bills to cover the repayments Fc or instance（15）in britain that installing loft insulation can cut energy bills by 20%have been dented by a government study that found it（16）gas consumption by only 1.7%on average.Others fear that green loans may reduce the value of their home.In America,firms that underwn mortgages are（17）PACE loans Green loans have not been a failure everywhere.Around 250,000 households in Germany（18）for them each year.They do so（19）they need pay only 1%interest on them each year thanks to an annual public subsidy of 1.5 billion.Whether that is a（an）（20）use of taxpayers’money is another question（16）选？A.reducedB.producedC.increasedD.decline
Retrofitting houses to use less energy should be a no-brainer for homeowners.（1）time,money spent on ways to reduce heat loss from draughty houses should produce a（2）return in lower fuel bills.In practice,many are cautious.Some improvements,such as solid-wall insulation and solar panels,can take over 25 years to（3）their initial cost.Few owners are willing to wait that long by then many are likely to have（4）and moved on Several governments have started finance schemes designed to（5）this problem.Since 2008 PaCE programmes have offered American homeowners loans to（6）improvements,repaid through higher local taxes on the property,（7）it belongs to.In Britain,the Green Deal offers loans over a 25-year period,with repayments added to energy bills.Countries including France and Canada have similar（8）In theory,these schemes should boost investment in common energy-saving measures,such as extra insulation and new boilers,（9）the first owner does not have to pay all the costs in advance But enrolment rates have（10）,according to Sean Kidney at the Climate Bonds Initiative,a think tank.In Britain,just 1%of those assesseed for the Green Deal have signed up.In Berkeley,California,home of the first PACe scheme,the（11）rate is similarly low.Homeowners are（12）chiefly because the interest rates on the loans look high.The Green Deal charges 7%;some PaCe schemes a hefty 8%.As these rates are fixed for decades,they will（13）look unattractive when（as now）short-term interest rates are low Many people also（14）they will save enough on their energy bills to cover the repayments Fc or instance（15）in britain that installing loft insulation can cut energy bills by 20%have been dented by a government study that found it（16）gas consumption by only 1.7%on average.Others fear that green loans may reduce the value of their home.In America,firms that underwn mortgages are（17）PACE loans Green loans have not been a failure everywhere.Around 250,000 households in Germany（18）for them each year.They do so（19）they need pay only 1%interest on them each year thanks to an annual public subsidy of 1.5 billion.Whether that is a（an）（20）use of taxpayers’money is another question（11）选？A.take-upB.send-offC.make-upD.turn-off
Questions 85-87 refer to the following advertisement.Gaining green card may involve the black market costs. The green card application process can take a long time, and people often have to eat while waiting for their papers. Many immigrants have resolved this through the acquisition of fake documents. （Note as an attorney, I emphatically do not recommend this. But people do it. A lot.） At their best （and most expensive）, fake papers can be quite useful. From talking to immigrants, I have learned that there is a man in a certain Central American capital who, for $6000, will get you a U.S. passport with a name and photo of your choosing that will scan as real on border crossing computers. In New York City, $150-$200 will get you work documents connected to a real Social Security number. $75 will get you a color copy on thick paper that looks like a Social Security card as long as you don’t look closely enough to see that it is actually a “Social Security” card.What is the best title of this passage?A. Pitfalls of Black Market transactionsB. Disadvantages of Fake Documents as a SolutionC. Benefits of Fake Documents as a SolutionD. Black Market Costs of Green Card
Questions 85-87 refer to the following advertisement.Gaining green card may involve the black market costs. The green card application process can take a long time, and people often have to eat while waiting for their papers. Many immigrants have resolved this through the acquisition of fake documents. （Note as an attorney, I emphatically do not recommend this. But people do it. A lot.） At their best （and most expensive）, fake papers can be quite useful. From talking to immigrants, I have learned that there is a man in a certain Central American capital who, for $6000, will get you a U.S. passport with a name and photo of your choosing that will scan as real on border crossing computers. In New York City, $150-$200 will get you work documents connected to a real Social Security number. $75 will get you a color copy on thick paper that looks like a Social Security card as long as you don’t look closely enough to see that it is actually a “Social Security” card.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. The writer finds fake paper a good solutionB. Social Security Number is the most expensiveC. All fake materials are free of any flawD. Fake papers do works quite well sometimes
The traffic lights were red when the driver reached them．To the surprise of his passenger,the ear did not slow down．Unexpectedly the passenger was thrown forward in the vehicle as the driver put on his brakes at the last moment．The car stopped just in time."Sorry,I didn't notice the light．I thought it was green until I saw that it was the top light which was shining."This strange story is quite true．About ten men in every hundred are color blind in some way;women are luckier--only about one in two hundred suffers from color blindness.In some cases,a man may not be able to see deep red．He may think that red,orange and yellow are all the same as green.People often like one color more than others．Blue is the color of the sky and sea．Green makes us think of fields and trees．Red is the color of blood and makes some people think of danger．Black is the color of night．In the dark we cannot see what is around us so we are sometimes afraid of the unknown and do not like black as a color.According to the passage,which of the following statements is true?A.Black stands for unhappinesB.Black makes people think of nighC.Black makes people think of sorroD.Black is the color of the mournin
资料：No credit，bad credit Hear the terms often enough and they can blur together.These credit statuses aren’t one and the same，though.Whether you have no credit or bad credit，one thing’s for sure：You don’t have good credit.And without good credit，you’ll face an uphill battle any time you apply for a loan or credit card.Potential lenders will want to know that you will almost certainly repay any money that you borrow.They likely won’t risk loaning money or extending credit to those whose creditworthiness is a big question mark or，worse，who have a track record of poor money management.If you fall into either of these categories，it’s smart to focus on raising your credit scores.If you have no credit score，you don’t have a credit history.If you have bad credit，it’s likely that you’ve mishandled credit in the past.And these two less-than-ideal credit standings require different solutions.If you fall in the no-credit category，you haven’t necessarily made any financial mistakes.In this case，a good way to start building that history is to acquire a credit card for people with no credit.Secured credit cards （which require a security deposit）or college student credit cards are typically the easiest to qualify for if you have no credit.A credit-builder loan can also help you establish credit.Bad credit can be a result of financial missteps，including missing payments，defaulting on loans，or having accounts sent to collections.If you fall into this category and need credit，you’ll need to look for a bad-credit credit card.A secured card or credit-builder loan is a good option in this situation，as well.You also may qualify for a bad-credit personal loan.If you still have open accounts，pay down the balances but don’t close credit accounts if you can avoid it.People with no credit are just starting to build their financial reputation，while those with bad credit are doing damage control.Moving from one of these less desirable situations to a good credit standing may use different tools，but the method is much the same： Make your payments on time and keep your debt low.It takes diligence and dedication，but it can be done.The main purpose of the passage is to______.A.teach people how to have credit accountsB.suggest ways for people to keep good credit recordC.present a concern about people’s bad credit nowadaysD.explain the differences between no-credit and bad credit
资料：No credit，bad credit Hear the terms often enough and they can blur together.These credit statuses aren’t one and the same，though.Whether you have no credit or bad credit，one thing’s for sure：You don’t have good credit.And without good credit，you’ll face an uphill battle any time you apply for a loan or credit card.Potential lenders will want to know that you will almost certainly repay any money that you borrow.They likely won’t risk loaning money or extending credit to those whose creditworthiness is a big question mark or，worse，who have a track record of poor money management.If you fall into either of these categories，it’s smart to focus on raising your credit scores.If you have no credit score，you don’t have a credit history.If you have bad credit，it’s likely that you’ve mishandled credit in the past.And these two less-than-ideal credit standings require different solutions.If you fall in the no-credit category，you haven’t necessarily made any financial mistakes.In this case，a good way to start building that history is to acquire a credit card for people with no credit.Secured credit cards （which require a security deposit）or college student credit cards are typically the easiest to qualify for if you have no credit.A credit-builder loan can also help you establish credit.Bad credit can be a result of financial missteps，including missing payments，defaulting on loans，or having accounts sent to collections.If you fall into this category and need credit，you’ll need to look for a bad-credit credit card.A secured card or credit-builder loan is a good option in this situation，as well.You also may qualify for a bad-credit personal loan.If you still have open accounts，pay down the balances but don’t close credit accounts if you can avoid it.People with no credit are just starting to build their financial reputation，while those with bad credit are doing damage control.Moving from one of these less desirable situations to a good credit standing may use different tools，but the method is much the same： Make your payments on time and keep your debt low.It takes diligence and dedication，but it can be done.Which topic has not been covered in the passage？A.Next steps to take for people in different categoriesB.How no credit and bad credit are differentC.How no credit and bad credit are similarD.All the above have been discussed in the passage
共用题干The Sandwich GenerationToday people often look forward to their middle age as a time when they will be able to take things easier. After their children are grown,they expect to enjoy the life they have worked hard to create .However,the reality is often very different. In middle age,many people discover that they have two ongoing responsibilities:one is to look after their aging parents,and the other is to help their young adult children deal with the pressures of life.Around the world,there are mil-lions of people who are“sandwiched”in between the older and the younger generations.Some-times there may be two or three generations living in the same household-a situation that is corn-mon in many Asian countries and in some parts of Europe .In other cases,a couple may be taking care of parents and children,but they do not live with them.There are two important reasons for the rise of the sandwich generation.First,people are liv-ing longer than they used to.In the early nineteenth century,the average life expectancy for adults in the United States,for example,was about 40,whereas today people live to an average age of 75 .Therefore,children are taking care of their parents over a longer period of time.The see-ond reason is that these days,young adults often live with their parents for a longer time than they did in the past. This is often for financial reasons.It's also more common for today's young adults to return home during or after college if they need financial or emotional support.Young adults feel sandwiched between their financial responsibilities and their desire to enjoy life .They may have to cover expenses that their parents cannot.They may have to manage their parents' financial and legal affairs.They may have to prepare for their parents' future needs,such as special medical care or a move to a nursing home. This can be a traumatic（长期困扰的）ex-perience for everyone.Caring for adult children presents challenges as well,and caregivers have to resolve important questions:How can financial responsibilities be shared among members of the household?How can household chores be shared?What is the best way to ensure everyone's privacy?Successfully cop-ing with these issues can avoid a lot of stress for the whole family.The financial and emotional pressures on the sandwich generation can be overwhelming. However,this time in life also has its rewards.It can be a time to rediscover the special qualities of one's parents or children.It can also provide a valuable opportunity to spend more time with them. However,in order to survive this difficult period in their lives,the members of the sand-wich generation must remember that they also need to pay attention to their own needs and look af-ter the quality of their own lives.They can't be totally selfless. The sandwich generation face the following challenges EXCEPT_____.A: sharing household choresB: ensuring everyone's privacyC: determining who is the caregiver of the familyD:.shouldering the financial responsibilities of the household
共用题干The Sandwich GenerationToday people often look forward to their middle age as a time when they will be able to take things easier. After their children are grown,they expect to enjoy the life they have worked hard to create.______(46) In middle age,many people discover that they have two ongoing responsibilities:one is to look after their aging parents,and the other is to help their young adult children deal with the pressures of life.Around the world, there are millions of people who are"sandwiched"in between the older and the younger generations.Sometimes there may be two or three generations living in the same household-a situation that is common in many Asian countries and in some parts of Europe.In other cases,a couple may be taking care of parents and children,but they do not live with them.There are two important reasons for the rise of the sandwich generation.First,people are living longer than they used to.In the early nineteenth century , the average life expectancy（预期寿命）for adalts in the United States,for example,was about 40,whereas today people live to an average age of 75.______(47)The second reason is that these days,young adults often live with their parents for a longer time than they did in the past.This is often for financial reasons.It's also more common for today's young adults to return home during or after college if they need financial or emotional support.______(48)They may have to cover expenses that their parents cannot.They may have to manage their parents'financial and legel affairs.They may have to prepare for their parents'future needs,such as special medical care or a move to a nursing home.This can be a traumatic（使人不快的）experience for everyone.Caring for adalt children presents challenges as well,and caregivers have to resolve important questions: How can financial responsibilities be shared among members of the household? How can household chores be shared? What is the best way to ensure everyone's privacy?______（49)The financial and emotional pressures on the sandwich generation can be overwhelming.However,this time in life also has its rewards.______(50)It can also provide a valuable opportunity to spend more time with them.However,in order to survive this difficult period in their lives,the members of the sandwich generation must remember that they also need to pay attention to their own needs and look after the quality of their own lives.They can't be totally seffless.______（47)A:Successfully coping with these issues can avoid a lot of stress for the whole family.B:Therefore,children are taking care of their parents over a longer period of time.C:People who take care of elderly parents often face difficult issues.D:Young adults feel sandwiched between their financial responsibilities and their desire to enjoy life.E:However,the reality is often very different.F:It can be a time to rediscover the special qualities of one's parents or children.
共用题干The Sandwich GenerationToday people often look forward to their middle age as a time when they will be able to take things easier. After their children are grown,they expect to enjoy the life they have worked hard to create .However,the reality is often very different. In middle age,many people discover that they have two ongoing responsibilities:one is to look after their aging parents,and the other is to help their young adult children deal with the pressures of life.Around the world,there are mil-lions of people who are“sandwiched”in between the older and the younger generations.Some-times there may be two or three generations living in the same household-a situation that is corn-mon in many Asian countries and in some parts of Europe .In other cases,a couple may be taking care of parents and children,but they do not live with them.There are two important reasons for the rise of the sandwich generation.First,people are liv-ing longer than they used to.In the early nineteenth century,the average life expectancy for adults in the United States,for example,was about 40,whereas today people live to an average age of 75 .Therefore,children are taking care of their parents over a longer period of time.The see-ond reason is that these days,young adults often live with their parents for a longer time than they did in the past. This is often for financial reasons.It's also more common for today's young adults to return home during or after college if they need financial or emotional support.Young adults feel sandwiched between their financial responsibilities and their desire to enjoy life .They may have to cover expenses that their parents cannot.They may have to manage their parents' financial and legal affairs.They may have to prepare for their parents' future needs,such as special medical care or a move to a nursing home. This can be a traumatic（长期困扰的）ex-perience for everyone.Caring for adult children presents challenges as well,and caregivers have to resolve important questions:How can financial responsibilities be shared among members of the household?How can household chores be shared?What is the best way to ensure everyone's privacy?Successfully cop-ing with these issues can avoid a lot of stress for the whole family.The financial and emotional pressures on the sandwich generation can be overwhelming. However,this time in life also has its rewards.It can be a time to rediscover the special qualities of one's parents or children.It can also provide a valuable opportunity to spend more time with them. However,in order to survive this difficult period in their lives,the members of the sand-wich generation must remember that they also need to pay attention to their own needs and look af-ter the quality of their own lives.They can't be totally selfless. Which is true about the sandwich generation?A: Their parents are unable to take care of themselves.B: They are torn between the responsibilities for their parents and children.C: They all have to live with their parents and children.D: Their parents are often facing the pressures of life.
共用题干The Sandwich GenerationToday people often look forward to their middle age as a time when they will be able to take things easier. After their children are grown,they expect to enjoy the life they have worked hard to create .However,the reality is often very different. In middle age,many people discover that they have two ongoing responsibilities:one is to look after their aging parents,and the other is to help their young adult children deal with the pressures of life.Around the world,there are mil-lions of people who are“sandwiched”in between the older and the younger generations.Some-times there may be two or three generations living in the same household-a situation that is corn-mon in many Asian countries and in some parts of Europe .In other cases,a couple may be taking care of parents and children,but they do not live with them.There are two important reasons for the rise of the sandwich generation.First,people are liv-ing longer than they used to.In the early nineteenth century,the average life expectancy for adults in the United States,for example,was about 40,whereas today people live to an average age of 75 .Therefore,children are taking care of their parents over a longer period of time.The see-ond reason is that these days,young adults often live with their parents for a longer time than they did in the past. This is often for financial reasons.It's also more common for today's young adults to return home during or after college if they need financial or emotional support.Young adults feel sandwiched between their financial responsibilities and their desire to enjoy life .They may have to cover expenses that their parents cannot.They may have to manage their parents' financial and legal affairs.They may have to prepare for their parents' future needs,such as special medical care or a move to a nursing home. This can be a traumatic（长期困扰的）ex-perience for everyone.Caring for adult children presents challenges as well,and caregivers have to resolve important questions:How can financial responsibilities be shared among members of the household?How can household chores be shared?What is the best way to ensure everyone's privacy?Successfully cop-ing with these issues can avoid a lot of stress for the whole family.The financial and emotional pressures on the sandwich generation can be overwhelming. However,this time in life also has its rewards.It can be a time to rediscover the special qualities of one's parents or children.It can also provide a valuable opportunity to spend more time with them. However,in order to survive this difficult period in their lives,the members of the sand-wich generation must remember that they also need to pay attention to their own needs and look af-ter the quality of their own lives.They can't be totally selfless.To survive the difficult period in their lives,the sandwich generation need to_____.A: be totally selflessB:.consider their own well-beingC: value the time spent with their parentsD: rediscover the merits of their children
共用题干The Sandwich GenerationToday people often look forward to their middle age as a time when they will be able to take things easier. After their children are grown,they expect to enjoy the life they have worked hard to create .However,the reality is often very different. In middle age,many people discover that they have two ongoing responsibilities:one is to look after their aging parents,and the other is to help their young adult children deal with the pressures of life.Around the world,there are mil-lions of people who are“sandwiched”in between the older and the younger generations.Some-times there may be two or three generations living in the same household-a situation that is corn-mon in many Asian countries and in some parts of Europe .In other cases,a couple may be taking care of parents and children,but they do not live with them.There are two important reasons for the rise of the sandwich generation.First,people are liv-ing longer than they used to.In the early nineteenth century,the average life expectancy for adults in the United States,for example,was about 40,whereas today people live to an average age of 75 .Therefore,children are taking care of their parents over a longer period of time.The see-ond reason is that these days,young adults often live with their parents for a longer time than they did in the past. This is often for financial reasons.It's also more common for today's young adults to return home during or after college if they need financial or emotional support.Young adults feel sandwiched between their financial responsibilities and their desire to enjoy life .They may have to cover expenses that their parents cannot.They may have to manage their parents' financial and legal affairs.They may have to prepare for their parents' future needs,such as special medical care or a move to a nursing home. This can be a traumatic（长期困扰的）ex-perience for everyone.Caring for adult children presents challenges as well,and caregivers have to resolve important questions:How can financial responsibilities be shared among members of the household?How can household chores be shared?What is the best way to ensure everyone's privacy?Successfully cop-ing with these issues can avoid a lot of stress for the whole family.The financial and emotional pressures on the sandwich generation can be overwhelming. However,this time in life also has its rewards.It can be a time to rediscover the special qualities of one's parents or children.It can also provide a valuable opportunity to spend more time with them. However,in order to survive this difficult period in their lives,the members of the sand-wich generation must remember that they also need to pay attention to their own needs and look af-ter the quality of their own lives.They can't be totally selfless. According to the first paragraph,many people in middle age______.A: are able to take things easier when their children are grownB: can't enjoy their life as they have expectedC: can't enjoy their life because they haven't worked hard enoughD: are facing great pressure from their work
共用题干The Sandwich GenerationToday people often look forward to their middle age as a time when they will be able to take things easier. After their children are grown,they expect to enjoy the life they have worked hard to create .However,the reality is often very different. In middle age,many people discover that they have two ongoing responsibilities:one is to look after their aging parents,and the other is to help their young adult children deal with the pressures of life.Around the world,there are mil-lions of people who are“sandwiched”in between the older and the younger generations.Some-times there may be two or three generations living in the same household-a situation that is corn-mon in many Asian countries and in some parts of Europe .In other cases,a couple may be taking care of parents and children,but they do not live with them.There are two important reasons for the rise of the sandwich generation.First,people are liv-ing longer than they used to.In the early nineteenth century,the average life expectancy for adults in the United States,for example,was about 40,whereas today people live to an average age of 75 .Therefore,children are taking care of their parents over a longer period of time.The see-ond reason is that these days,young adults often live with their parents for a longer time than they did in the past. This is often for financial reasons.It's also more common for today's young adults to return home during or after college if they need financial or emotional support.Young adults feel sandwiched between their financial responsibilities and their desire to enjoy life .They may have to cover expenses that their parents cannot.They may have to manage their parents' financial and legal affairs.They may have to prepare for their parents' future needs,such as special medical care or a move to a nursing home. This can be a traumatic（长期困扰的）ex-perience for everyone.Caring for adult children presents challenges as well,and caregivers have to resolve important questions:How can financial responsibilities be shared among members of the household?How can household chores be shared?What is the best way to ensure everyone's privacy?Successfully cop-ing with these issues can avoid a lot of stress for the whole family.The financial and emotional pressures on the sandwich generation can be overwhelming. However,this time in life also has its rewards.It can be a time to rediscover the special qualities of one's parents or children.It can also provide a valuable opportunity to spend more time with them. However,in order to survive this difficult period in their lives,the members of the sand-wich generation must remember that they also need to pay attention to their own needs and look af-ter the quality of their own lives.They can't be totally selfless. Why do some young adults choose to live with their parents these days?A:.They need support from their parents to deal with their financial problems.B:.They want to help their parents to take care of their aging grandparents.C: They are too young to be independent from their parents.D: They are more emotional than the young adults in the past.
共用题干Green Energy1.Green energy is energy that is produced in a manner that has, less of a negative impact to the environment than energy sources like fossil fuels,which are often produced with harmful side effects."Greener" types of energy that often come to mind are solar,wind,geothermal and hydro energy.There are several more,even including nuclear energy,that is sometimes considered a green energy source because of its lower waste output relative to energy sources such as coal or oil.2.The goal of green energy is generally to create power with as little pollution as possible produced as a by-product. Every form of energy collection will result in some pollution,but those that are green are known to cause less than those that are not. Most people who advocate greener sources of energy claim that the result of worldwide use of green energy will result in the ability to preserve the planet for a longer time.Greenhouse gases,a by-product of traditional sources of energy such as fossil fuels are thought to be causing global warming,or the process of the Earth heating up at an accelerated pace.3.It is not completely necessary for green energy sources to come from places like solar or wind fields,which are examples of green"power plants".A green energy source can be a building that is designed in a way that it keeps itself cool in the daytime and heated in the night through its architectural design rather than having an air-conditioning or a heating system. The conservation of energy through architectural（建筑学的）design becomes, itself, a green energy source. Similarly, many sources of green energy can come directly from the area in which the energy is needed rather than from an outside source.4.One of the goals of green energy technology is to take existing fossil fuel energy technology and clean it up so it is produced more cleanly. One such case is that of clean coal technology,where scientists are trying to find ways to extract energy from coal and other fossil fuels without all of the harmful side effects.The success of such these types of green energy depend upon the ability to extract harmful by-products from fossil fuels while not only being energy efficient,but by being cost efficient as well.Paragraph 3______A:Why Do We Develop Green Energy?B:What Is the Goal of Green Energy?C:What Is the Weakness of Green Energy?D:What Is a Green Energy?E:How Much Does the Green Energy Cost Every Year?F: How Many Kinds of Green Energy We Can Take Use of?
A technician is trying to install a previous-generation expansion card into their new laptop.However, the card refuses to fit into the expansion slot. Which of the following is MOST likely the reason?（）A、The card needs to have the compatibility jumpers set before it can be installed into the system.B、The card is a PCI Express card and the laptop supports pcmica.C、The expansion slot needs to be enabled in theblos first.D、The card is a PCMCIA card and the laptop supports PCI Express cards.
我希望没有让你久等。（）A、I hope I have not kept you waiting for long.B、I hope I have not kept you waiting for a short time.C、I hope I have not kept you waiting for a while.D、I hope I have not kept you waiting for a little time.
Which of the following is the correct wiring order for an RJ-11 two line jack？（）A、Black，Green，Red，YellowB、Black，Red，Green，YellowC、Red，Black，Green，YellowD、Yellow，Red，Green，Black
请出示登机牌时可说（）A、“May I have your ID card？”B、“please show me your boarding card”C、“please take back your boarding card”D、“ID card，please.”
单选题Почему граждане некоторых стран лишены шанса участвовать в розыгрыше Green Card?AОни часто нарушают законодательство США.BОни координируют свои действия в Интернете.CИз-за них отменены результаты очередного розыгрыша.DИз этих стран в США прибывает большое количество мигрантов.
单选题Как правильно понимать «Сейчас все эти люди ... пытаются выйти на американских конгрессменов...»?AМигранты считают, что американские конгрессмены должны выдать дополнительные Green Card.BМигранты хотят встретиться с американскими конгрессменами, чтобы поблагодарить их за розыгрыш Green Card.CМигранты хотят обратиться к американским конгрессменам, чтобы пожаловаться на организаторов розыгрыша Green Card.DМигранты хотят получить официальный ответ у американских конгрессменов об отмене результатов розыгрыша Green Card.
单选题The author’s proposal differs from the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1990 in ______.Athe kind of green card.Bthe amount of investment capital.Cthe budget for the whole process.Dthe certainty of issuing green cards.
单选题С какой целью ФМС предлагает различные меры в области миграционной политики России?AЧтобы привлечь больше мигрантов.BЧтобы ввести в Россию лотерею Green Card.CЧтобы создать балльную систему для митрантов.DЧтобы проявить инициативу по данному вопросу.
单选题Which of the following is the correct wiring order for an RJ-11 two line jack？（）ABlack，Green，Red，YellowBBlack，Red，Green，YellowCRed，Black，Green，YellowDYellow，Red，Green，Black