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2014年初二年级英语下册暑假作业参考

第一节(共15小题，每小题2分，共30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将之涂黑。

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A woman Vicki once knew a young person named Susan at church. Susan always seemed happy, although Vicki knew she had faced struggles in her life. Her long-awaited marriage had quickly ended in divorce, but her whole face seemed to smile.

One day Vicki asked Susan,“How is it that you are always so happy, you have so much energy, and you never seem to get down?”

With her eyes smiling, Susan said,“I know the secret!”

“What secret is that? What are you talking about?”Vicki asked.

Susan replied,“The secret is this I have learned there is little I can do in my life that will make me truly happy. I must depend on God to make me happy and meet my needs. When a need arises in my life, I have to trust God to supply according to HIS riches. I have learned most of the time I don’t need half of what I think I do. He has never let me down. Since I learned that secret, I am happy.”

Vicki thought first, “That’s too simple!” But upon reflecting over her own life, she remembered how she thought a bigger house would make her happy, but it didn’t! She thought a better-paying job would make her happy, but it didn’t. When did she realize her greatest happiness? Sitting on the floor with her grandchildren, playing games, eating pizza or reading a story, this is a simple gift from God.

21. What do we know about Susan?

A. She lived a very happy life with her family.

B. She always wore a pretended smile on her face.

C. She had her own share of trouble in life.

D. She could overcome every difficulty in life.

22. What is Susan’s secret of happiniss?

A. Carrying out your promise B. Never wanting much in life

C. Depending on God D. Brushing away your worries

23. Vicki used to _____.

A. get happiness from better –paying work

B. live a happy life in a big house

C. be at a loss as to what the real happiness was

D. enjoy the simple things in life

24. After hearing Susan’s words , Vicki ________.

A. sold her big house and quit job B. changed her idea about happiness

C. still doubted about her life D. found a simple gift from God .

B

The desire for a better life is sometimes so big that it makes people leave their countries and their families and work in other countries. They know that they will have to face difficult moments, that they won't be able to communicate with the persons around them, and that they have to work in illegal conditions to get the money they need for their families, but they all take these chances and they hope they will succeed.

On the other hand, there are people who immigrate (移民) just for the sake of the people they love. They leave their families to make other families with the people they love. Women go to meet their men who have chosen other countries to start a new life, even if they miss their families and friends. Maybe they don't have a place to work but they are able to wait to see what destiny (命运) has for them.

There are also the cases of the people who are forced to leave their countries because of a war which threatens their lives. They'd rather start from the very beginning again than risk putting their lives in danger.

When well-developed countries see that their homeland is being "invaded" by lots of immigrants, they set new laws that make immigration harder. As a result of this, many illegal immigrants cross the borders and are eager to work, although they are paid only half the amount of money native workers receive for the same kind of job.

The opinions of the local people are varied and they range from total refusal to complete acceptance. Immigrants in countries which have large communities of them are fighting for the recognition of their social rights and for equal treatment. Many immigrants have managed to be fully accepted by the communities where they live and have managed to change the opinions of the local people about them.

25. Which of the following reasons for immigration is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Escaping from a war. B. Being reunited with the beloved people.

C. Studying a foreign language D. Seeking a better life

26. What's the usual response to immigrants in well-developed countries?

A. To put limitations on immigration. B. To refuse them.

C. To accept them D. To encourage them.

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

A. Immigrants are never accepted no matter how hard they try.

B. Some immigrants are still fighting for their rights now.

C. Native people usually earn more money than illegal immigrants.

D. The local people have different attitudes toward immigrants.

28. The passage implies that _____.

A. illegal immigrants cause great damage to developed countries

B. stricter laws should be set to prevent immigration

C. many people go to other countries with great determination

D. culture shock causes great anxiety in some immigrants