Drunk driving has become a serious problem not only in China but also in other countries. In America, a local organization is taking action to stop it. Now, it is looking for 50 musicians and performers to make a series of CDs named Kids Saving Kids.
If your music is chosen, it will be nationally promoted(提升) and sold on the market. Thousands of music fans around the world will hear it. You don’t need to pay for all this. It is a chance for young performers to use their songs to save lives. People can get the music on the Internet for free. When they visit the website, they will see information about drunk driving. This will make people pay more attention to the great danger of drunk driving. The information is made by students from all over America. This project is the first of its kind.
“It’s a good idea to use music to save other children’s lives. Drunk driving influences everyone. I hope you will join me in this fight. Together we can all make a difference,” said one of the organizers.
You can send your music to the organization at ksksubmit@stopddnow.com. At the same time, you should provide MP3s of your songs. Also, you should write down your age, address and your parents’ phone numbers.
Besides the above requirements, there are some additional requirements:
You must want to make a difference with your music.
You must be younger than 18 years old.
You must have at least one song written by yourself.
( ) 1 The local organization is looking for musicians and performers ________.
A. to sell music on the market B. to form another organization
C. to make a series of CDs D. to stop them from drunk drinking
( ) 2 For young performers, it is a good chance to use their songs for ________.
A. making money B. saving kids’ lives
C. helping the poor D. supporting their families
( ) 3 The musicians and performers are required to ________ by the local organization.
A. make their music different B. be at least 18 years old
C. write all the songs by themselves D. write down their phone numbers
( ) 4 Which of the following do you think is the best title for this passage?
A. Joining the Organization’s Fight.
B. Using Music to Save Kids’ Lives.
C. A Series of CDs by Young Performers.
D. The Danger of Drunk Driving.
1.C 2.B 3.A 4.B
‘USA? Britain? Which country is better to study in?’ We often hear such discussions. As China opens its door, it is a dream for many Chinese students to study abroad. They want to learn about the outside world.
It’s true that studying abroad can help students develop themselves. Their foreign language skills will be improved and it may be easier to find jobs.
But there are problems that should be considered. Language is the first. Students must spend a lot of time learning another language.
Students must also learn to live without parents’ care and deal with all kinds of things they haven’t had to do before, like looking after themselves. There are reports about Chinese students abroad running into an ocean of difficulties and giving up finally. When they have to take care of themselves, it is hard for students to study well.
Finally, studying abroad brings a heavy burden（负担）to the family. For most Chinese parents, the cost of studying abroad is very high. But is it worth it?
We know that there are many famous people who have achieved success through their hard work in China. Liu Xiang is a good example. Once an American teacher invited him there, but he refused. He kept training hard with his Chinese teacher. He surprised the world when he won a gold medal at the Athens Olympic Games. So when you wonder which country is better to study in, think again.
| Title: Studying at 56 or abroad | |
| Phenomenon（现象） | Studying abroad has become a 57 for Chinese students. |
| Advantages | ◆ It is helpful to the future 58 of Chinese students. |
| ◆ It helps to 59 foreign language skills. | |
| ◆ It enables Chinese students to find jobs more 60 . | |
| 61 | ◆ It 62 Chinese students too much time to learn a fo language. |
| ◆ It’s hard for Chinese students to get used to the life abroad 63 parents’ care. | |
| ◆ Parents may be under pressure（压力）because the cost of studying abroad is very 64 . | |
| Purpose: To tell us studying abroad is not the only way to be 65 by describing Liu Xiang’s example. | |
Choose one you’ve never played before. If you find you like it, you’ll have a hobby for life.
40. Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?
ked at them. “This is your last chance,” he said. “Does anyone else want to leave?” All the students there stayed in their seats and took out their pencils.
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ethods. If the teacher is called “killer” by the last grade, many students will give up choosing him. Because this kind of teacher will leave too much homework, too many exams and give too low grades.