A few weeks passed. Then one day they heard horrible screaming from their back yard. They ran to the window to see what was happening. It took a while for them to believe their eyes. A lynx(猞猁)was on their back yard and it was just planning on grabbing their cat for lunch. The poor cat had no chance—it was screaming but had nowhere to run or hide. It would only be a matter of seconds and their cat would be dead.

　　And then the unimaginable happened. Out of nowhere a black lighting ran to the rescue. The little Labrador was only half grown but it attacked the lynx with all its might. It was barking on top of its lungs, ready to bite the other to bits. The lynx decided it was time to go and disappeared into the woods.

　　And ever since that day the cat’s behavior toward the dog changed totally. Now it was the cat that followed the hero dog everywhere.

　　24. What does the underlined word “Labrador” refer to?

　　A. A little cat B. A type of dog C. A nice toy D. A cute child

　　25. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us?

　　A. Everyone loved the puppy

　　B. The cat tried to scratch the little puppy

　　C. The puppy’s bad behavior made the cat angry

　　D. The puppy had difficulty making friends with the cat

　　26. What happened on the back yard one day?

　　A. The dog saved the cat from a lynx

　　B. The family members screamed horribly

　　C. A black lighting tore the lynx to bits

　　D. The cat attacked a lynx with all its might

　　27. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

　　A. The dog proved a better pet than the cat

　　B. The cat and the dog lived in harmony at last

　　C. Lynxes often came to their back yard to hunt for food

　　D. The hero dog did not like the cat following him everywhere

　　C

　　Chicago’s Children’s Hospital is the lucky receiver of a surprise 18 million gift from Gladys Holm. She once was a secretary who never earned more than $15,000 a year and never married. She lived alone in a small flat in Chicago, and was a volunteer at the Children’s Hospital. She was called the “Teddy Bear Lady” because she brought toy animals to sick children on her regular visits. But Miss Holm, who died in 1996 at the age of 86, was also a longtime buyer of stocks(股票).Over the years, she saved money that rose up to 18 million, which she left to the Children’s Hospital.It was the largest single donation in the hospital’s 115-year history.The hospital president, Jan Jennings, was shocked when she heard the news. “When Miss Holm’s lawyer called to tell me how much that money was, I asked him to repeat it , since I was certain I had misheard”.

　　Why did Gladys Holm fell so strongly about the Children’s Hospital? Jennings said the hospital first touched Miss Holm’s heart nearly 50 years ago，when doctors there saved the life of her friend’s daughter.She never forgot the happiness she felt all those years ago.

　　Holm’s gift will be devoted to heart disease research.People at the hospital said they regretted that they couldn’t thank Miss Holm for the surprising gift.

　　28.According to the text, how did Miss Holm build up her fortune?

　　A. By working as a secretary

　　B.By playing Teddy Bear Lady

　　C. By buying stocks

　　D. By helping in the hospital

　　29.Why did Jan Jennings ask the lawyer to repeat what he said?

　　A. she couldn’t believe her ears

　　B.She had seldom received donations before.

　　C.She want to make sure who Gladys Holm was.

　　D.She never expected Miss Holm would donate anything.

　　30. What made Miss Holm love the Children’s Hospital so much?

　　A. A happy life living with the children B. A valuable gift from the hospital

　　C. A satisfying job given by the hospital D. An unforgettable experience many years ago

　　31. How will the donated money be used?

　　A. To build up a new children’s hospital B. To support research on heart disease

　　C. To help sick children and their parents D. To buy more boys for sick children

　　D

　　Life really should be one long journey of joy for children who are born with a world of wealth at their tiny feet.

　　But experts on psychological research now believe that silver spoons can leave a bitter taste. If suicide (自杀)statistics are a sign of happiness, then the rich are a miserable lot. Figures show that it is the rich who most often do away with themselves.

　　Dr. Robert Coles, an internationally famous doctor, is the word's top expert on the influence of money on children. He has written a well-received book on the subject, The Privileged Ones, and his research shows that too much money in the family can cause as many problems as too little. “Obviously there are certain advantages to being rich,” says the 53-year-old doctor, “such as better health, educationand future work expectation. But most important is the quality of family-life. Money can't buy love.”

　　It can buy a lot of other things, though, and that's where the trouble starts. Rich kids have so much to choose from that they often become confused. Their parents' over favoring can make them spoiled. They tend to travel more than other children, from home to home and country to country, which often makes them feel restless.

　　“But privileged children do have a better sense of their positions in the world,” adds Mr. Coles, “and they are more self-confident.”

　　Today's rich parents perhaps have realized that their riches can be more of a burden than a favor to their children. So they do their best to ensure that their families are as rich in love as they are in money.

　　32. What does theunderlined word “silver spoons” in Paragraph 1 refer to?

　　A. Long journeys B. Tiny feet C. Great wealth D. Kitchen tools

　　33. Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 1?

　　A. Life is one long journey of joy for rich children

　　B. Many rich people often suffer from unhappiness

　　C. Poor people never feel miserable in life

　　D. Rich people are happier than poor people

　　34. What is the book The Privileged Ones most probably about?

　　A. How money affects the wealthy people

　　B. How rich people deal with their money

　　C. Why the rich should help the poor

　　D. What are the advantages to being rich

　　35. According to Dr. Robert Coles, what is the most important to guarantee a happy life?

　　A. Good health B. Good education

　　C. Good jobs D. Good family-life

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