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A new tendency is demographic change is that ______ .
A．life expectancy has been going up steadily
B．there is a decline of the young population
C．in America the birth rate has gone above replacement level
D．the old population has risen sharply in USA
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With more and more people becoming rich in recent years,it is a new tendency for them to send their children to study abroad.But I don't think it is a good idea._____,children are too young to look after themselves._____,the language barrier is a serious problem.Many children are not proficient,in the foreign language before going abroad._____,they have difficulty in understanding what .the native speakers are talking about.Third,they may get into trouble when dealing with various situations for lack of knowledge of the customs in the strange land.____,the cost of living,is much higher than that in our country,which might cause a heavy,burden to the family._____,there are more disadvantages in sending children to study abroad.So,we'd better not do it.
There would probably have been other successful commercial growers before Fish if Florida had not been under Spanish rule for some two hundred years. Columbus first brought seeds for citrus trees to the New World and planted them in the Antilles. But it was most likely Ponce de Le6n who introduced oranges to the North American continent when he discovered Florida in 1513. For a time, each Spanish sailor on a ship bound for America was required by law to carry one hundred seeds with him. Later, because seeds tended to dry out, all Spanish ships were required to carry young orange trees. The Spaniards planted citrus trees only for medicinal purpose, however, they saw no need to start commercial groves because oranges were so abundant in Spain.
What is the main topic of the passage？
A．The role of Florida in the American Revolution
B．The discovery of Florida by Ponce de Le6n in 1513
C．The history of the cultivation of oranges in Florida
D．The popularity of Florida oranges in London in the 1770's
听力原文： Today we're going to talk about shyness and discuss recent research on ways to help children learn to get along with others socially.
Many people consider themselves shy. In fact, forty percent of people who took part in our survey said they were shy--that's two out of every five people. And there are studies to indicate that the tendency toward shyness may be inherited. But certain timid children doesn't mean that they are bound to be shy forever. There is something parents, teachers, and the children themselves can do to overcome this tendency--and even to prevent it.
Our researchers found that if parents gently push their shy children to try new things, they can help these children become less afraid and less inhibited. Another way to help shy children is to train them in social skills. For example, there are special training programs where children are taught things like looking at other children while talking to them, talking about others' interests, and even smiling.
These groups have been very successful in giving shy children a place to feel safe and accepted, and building up their self-esteem.
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A．Showing children how to behave.
B．Helping children overcome shyness.
C．Several causes of children's shyness.
D．How timid children become shy adults.
Final stars under microscope
At the kick-off of Wednesday evening's UEFA Champions League final, there were 16 players on the Stade de France turf whose next assignment will be in Germany in June.
With little over three weeks before the start of the FIFA World Cup, the match duly offered FIFA-worldcup, cons an ideal last chance to assess the form. of some of the summer's likely headline-makers.
Jens Lehmann(GER, Arsenal)
It is net easy to evaluate a player who spent only 18 minutes on the pitch. In this highly limited time span, the Mannschaft's first-choice keeper was only called upon to repel a couple of straightforward shots, one from Ludovic Giuly and the other from Deco. That said, his first goal-kick was wayward and with his confidence affected, he then restricted himself to short passes to his defenders. Caught out in a one-on-one with Samuel Eto'o, Lehmann was rightly dismissed for felling his opponent and watched the majority of the match from the stands.
Carlos Puyol(ESP, Barcelona)
For a long time, it looked as though Thierry Henry would never succeed in shaking off his shaggy-haired marker. Solid and tigerish, the Spanish central defender allowed the Arsenal striker very little space for the first hour of the game. But as time went on, he seemed to increasingly struggle to keep up with the Gunners' attacks. No doubt his long and punishing season has caught up with him, but a few weeks' rest should see him restored to his best in time for Germany.
Rafael Marquez(MEX, Barcelona)
While always precise and effective with the ball at his feet, the Mexican defender was regularly troubled by the pace of Henry. Rescued by his goalkeeper in the third minute after being caught flat-footed by the French striker, he could have been sent off a few moments later for a tackle front behind that caught the same player on the ankle. Like Puyol, he was guilty of allowing opposing players to get in be- hind him too often during the second half.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst(NED, Barcelona)
Although excellent on the counter, the Dutchman is not really a natural defender. Always looking to get forward, he has a tendency to drift from his left-back position into a more advanced role. You would not want to change him too much, though, for just like Marco van Basten's Orange side, Barcelona got considerable rewards from his forward forays. Moreover, he never stopped running until the final whistle.
Emmanuel Eboue(CIV, Arsenal)
Cote d'Ivoire has one of the best right-backs in the world. Active, willing and technically adept, Eboue left a really positive impression on the Stade de France crowd. Hurt in a first-half clash with Giovanni van Bronckhorst, he seemed to struggle somewhat after that, but the fact that Samuel Eto'o and Ronaldinho-whom he found himself up against most often-shone only fleetingly was to a large extent down to him. The only feature of his game that might work against him in Germany is an unwelcome tendency to complain.
Kolo Toure(CIV, Arsenal)
The linchpin of Arsenal's defence, Kolo Toure is one player who can justifiably feel hard done by at having lost this final. So sparkling was his individual perfromance that, whether faced by Ronaldinho, Eto'o or Henrik Larsson, the Ivorian always looked comfortable. Invariably positioned in the ideal spot, Toure seemed to be omnipresent(无所不在的) on the pitch. His understanding with countryman Eboue is a big plus for club and country and he is sure to be a vital cog in Henri Michel's machine this summer. Sol Campbell(ENG, Arsenal)
If his club had lifted the trophy with the big ears, then Sol Campbell would surely have been elevated to the rank of hero. His imperious header may have given the English team the advantage, but in the end, he was repeatedly found wanting as Barcelona proceeded to wrest control of the encounter from their oppo
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听力原文：W: Hey! (19)You got a new television.
M: Yeah! It was delivered yesterday. What do you think of it？
W: It's huge. It practically takes up the entire side of the room.
M: I know. You don't think it's well, do you？
W: I didn't say that. I mean, if you enjoy it, why not？ What happened to your old TV, anyhow？
M: It just stopped working last Friday. It was pretty old and didn't work well. I thought I can afford it. Why not get a new one？
W: It must have been expensive？
M: Well, not as much as you might think. I got it on sale for 50% off.
W: Really？ Where？
M: At the stereo city on Route 20. You know at first I just wanted to replace what I had. A TV of about the same size and quality. But the salesman there was pushing these because of the 50% off.
W: Yeah. But 50% off what？
M: 2,400 dollars.
W: You spent $1,200 on a TV？
M: It's got a lot of special features. Look at this remote control.
W: I'm sure. But that's still a lot of money for a television. I don't think you watch TV that much.
M: WelI,I don't. (21) De you think I ought to return it？ If I do it within a week of purchase, I can get my money back.
W: (21) Honestly, yes. (20) I think you ought to read up on TV's first and choose the model you want before you go to the store. That way you will get what you want.
M: (21) I think you are right.
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A．A popular television program.
B．A breakthrough in technology.
C．A recent purchase.
D．A new electronics store.
Dare to Dream
Our dreams at night may affect our lives (and vice versa) more than we ever realized, says new research. For 11 years, an anthropologist kept a journal of nearly 5,000 dreams. By analyzing color patterns in the dreams, Arizona-based researcher Robert Hoss could accurately predict certain things about the man's emotional state. Hoss correctly identified two separate years when the man experienced crises in his life. The anthropologist confirmed that in 1997 he had clashed with a colleague over a management issue, and in 2003 he'd had a falling out with a friend that left deep emotional scars.
How was Hoss able to gauge the dreamer's turmoil？ "The clues were in the colors." he says. The anthropologist's dominant dream hues were reds and blacks, which spiked during difficult times. "Even without knowing the events in his life," Hoss observes, "we accurately determined the emotional states based on those colors in his dreams."
Hoss is among a growing group of researchers who, thanks to cutting edge medical technology and innovative psychological research, are beginning to decipher the secrets hidden in our dreams and the role dreaming plays in our lives. A look at some of their latest discoveries can give us new insights into the language of dreams and help us make the most of our time asleep.
Why Do We Dream？
Dreams are a way for the subconscious to communicate with the conscious mind. Dreaming of something you're worried about, researchers say, is the brain's way of helping you rehearse for a disaster in case it occurs. Dreaming of a challenge, like giving a presentation at work or playing sports, can enhance your performance. And cognitive neuroscientists have discovered that dreams and the rapid eye movement (REM) that happens while you're dreaming are linked to our ability to learn and remember.
Dreaming is a "lmood regulatory system," says Rosalind Cartwright, PhD, chairman of the psychology department at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She's found that dreams help people work through the day's emotional quandaries. "It's like having a built-in therapist," says Cartwright. While we sleep, dreams compare new emotional experience to old memories, creating plaid-like patterns of old images laid on top of new ones. As she puts it, "You may wake up and think, what was Uncle Harry doing in my dream？ I haven't seen him for 50 years. But the old and new images are emotionally related." It's the job of the conscious mind to figure out the relationship.
In fact, dream emotions can help real therapists treat patients undergoing traumatic life events. In a new study of 30 recently divorced adults, Cartwright tracked their dreams over a five-month period, measuring their feelings toward their ex-spouses. She discovered that those who were angriest at the spouse while dreaming had the best chance of successfully coping with divorce. "If their dreams were bland," Cartwright says, "they hadn't started to work through their emotions and deal with the divorce." For therapists, this finding will help determine whether divorced men or women need counseling or have already dreamed their troubles away.
One Interpretation Doesn't Fit All
No device lets researchers probe the content of dreams while we sleep, but scientists are finding new ways to interpret dreams once we've awakened. A new generation of psychologists insists that dream symbols differ depending on the dreamer. In a recent study, University of Ottawa psychology professor Joseph De Koninck asked 13 volunteers to make two lists: one of details recalled from recent dreams, and another of recent events in their waking lives. When analysts were asked to match which volunteer experienced which dream, they failed. De Koninck's conclusion: Each person understands his or her dreams better than anyone else--including traditional psychoanalysts. In a dream, som
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听力原文：M: Hi, Anna! Welcome back! How's your trip to the States？
W: Very busy. I had a lot of meetings, so, of course, I didn't have much time to see New York.
M: What a pity! Actually, I have a trip there myself next week.
W: De you？ Then take my advice, do the well-being in the air program. It really works.
M: Oh, I read about that in a magazine. You say it works？
W: Yes, I did the program on the flight to the States, and when I arrived at New York, I didn't have any problem, no jet lag at all. On the way back, I didn't do it, and I felt terrible.
M: You're joking!
W: Not at all, it really meant a lot of difference.
M: Eh. So what did you do？
W: Well, I didn't drink, any alcohol or coffee, and I didn't eat any meat or rich food. I drink a lot of water, and fruit juice, and I ate the meals on the well-being menu. They're lighter. They have fish, vegetables, and noodles, for example, and I did some of the exercises in the program.
M: Exercises？ On a plane？
W: Yes. I didn't do many, of course, there isn't much space on a plane
M: How many passengers do the exercises？
W: Not many.
M: Then how much champagne did they drink？
W: A lot! It was more popular than mineral water.
M: So basically, it's a choice. Mineral water and exercises, or champagne and jet lag.
W: That's right! It's a difficult choice.
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A．To go sightseeing.
B．To have meetings.
C．To promote a new champagne.
D．To join in a training program.
