A young man applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications (資歷), he said, “I can sleep when the wind blows.”

       This puzzled the farmer. But he liked the young man, and hired him.

       A few days later, the farmer and his wife were awakened in the night by a violent storm. They quickly began to check things to see if all was safe from damage. They found that the doors of the farmhouse had been safely fastened, and a lot of wood had been set next to the fireplace.

       The young man slept soundly.

       The farmer and his wife then looked at their property (財產(chǎn)) carefully. They found that the farm tools had been placed in the storage room, safe from the bad weather. The tractor had been moved into the garage. The barn was properly locked. Even the animals were calm. All was well.

       The farmer then understood the meaning of the young man’s words, “I can sleep when the wind blows.”

      The farmhand did his work loyally. When the sky was clear, he had prepared for the storm in case it broke. So when the wind blew, there was no need for him to be afraid. He could sleep in peace.

The underlined word “fastened” in Para. 3 can be replaced by ______.

       A. moved       B. damaged    C. taken  D. closed

The best title for this passage is ______.

       A. A clever farmer       B. A young man and his dream

       C. A violent storm  D. Sleeping in peace through the storm

Which of the following proverbs can best explain the story?

       A. Lookers-on see more than players    B. Two heads are better than one

       C. A stitch（針）in time saves nine      D. No man can do two things at a time

When the rain stops ,I ___________ for a walk in the cool, after rain air.

   A. set off      B. set up         C. set about      D. set down

---- I hear that you will be on travel again.

---- Yeah. My boss _____for me to discuss business details with someone from another company.  

A. asked                           B. arranged           C. sent                   D. called

You'd better not leave the medicine __           kids can get at it．

       A．even if             B．which      C．where      D．so that

The Yello River is long, but the Yandtze River is __.

A. even longer   B. long    C. much long    D. so longer

Of all the studetts, he prepares his lessons ___.

A. most carefully   B. more carefully  C. much carefully  D. most careful

------Is it OK if I have another cup of coffee? 

   ------Of course,             .

A. don’t worry      B. no problem      C. no hurry     D. help yourself

How to Make a Budget

Most likely, you aren’t the family breadwinner. But doing a small job or getting a weekly allowance (零花錢) would put some money in your pocket. For kids and grown-ups alike, money is easy to spend. If you aren’t careful, it can be gone in no time.

Being responsible with your money is an important skill to learn ----and the sooner you start the better. Whether you are tracking your spending or saving for something special, creating a budget can help you deal with your expenses and plan for the future. All you need are paper and a pencil --- and some self-control.

First, take a look at our sample monthly budget. Then, use a separate sheet of paper to plan your own. In the first two columns (欄), list your sources (來源) of income and how much you expect to earn from them. In the third and fourth columns, list what you expect to spend your money on and the amount.

The left-hand total should be more than or equal to the right-hand total. If it is, you have an effective budget.

Sample Monthly Budget

Budgets are not complex, but sticking to them can be tough. When planning your budget, be realistic about your expenses. If you know that you drop $18 at a movie, don’t write $12 in that space simply because you wish you were spending less. 

If you are eyeing a big purchase, such as a $150 skateboard, spend less and save more until you have the total amount. No matter how attractive it may be, avoid spending your savings. One day, you will thank yourself!

51. Who is the passage written for? 

   A. Children.      B. Parents.        C. Breadwinners.       D. Bank managers.

52. The purpose of making a budget is to help people _________.

   A. learn to be realistic             B. increase their saving

   C. manage their money well        D. test their power-control

53. What should people do when planning a budget? 

   A. Fill in the expenses as they really are.

   B. Avoid spending money on expensive things.

   C. Set aside a fixed amount of money as savings.

   D. List income and expenses on two pieces of paper.

54. Which of the following budgets is effective?

   A.

B.

C.

D.

—I think robot will play an important role in our life. Don’t you think so?

  —Yes. _________________________.

A. No pains, no gains         B. Early birds catch worms

C. Great minds think alike     D. Facts speak louder than words

Bring the Family?

Port Regisis well situated for exploring the beautiful South and West of England and Wales．

The school has excellent hotels and guest houses nearby for parents who are dropping off or collecting their children from the school．

Please note：

All students attending English Country Schools must live in the appointed place．

We do not recommend that parents live locally while their child is at school．Experience suggests that this often upsets the child and disturbs progress．

Howard’s．House Country Hotel ＆Restaurant

About l5 minutes from Port Regis School，Howard's House is set in large gardens hidden in

the quietness of the lovely Nadder Valley．

Plumber Manor

Plumer Manor is a comfortable manor house built of local stones，situated about 20 minutes

from Port Regis School．The 17th century house is mounded by lawns and is set in quiet Dorset

countryside．The stream tuns through the grounds．

Woodville Farm Bed＆ Serf-catering

Woodville Farm is a family-runfarm set in the Dorset countryside about 5 minutes from

Port Regis School．Bed and breakfast accommodation：one double bedroom & one twin bedroom

both with bathrooms，tea & coffee making facilities，color television & hairdrye.There is also a

self-catering 2-bedroom bungalow(平房)nearby．

Stock Hill Country House Hotel ＆ Restaurant

Stock Hill Country House Hotel ＆ Restaurant is a late Victorian building set in eleven

acres of mature，beautifully planned grounds on the borders of Dorset，Somerset and Wiltshire．

About 10 minutes from Port Regis School．

60．The passage is mainly writen for         

A．students         B．general readers

C．paints           D．overseas trayelers

61．Parents are advised not to live locally when children are having classes because         ．

A．children are not too excited to be with their parents

B．parents stay with their children for too long

C．their visit makes children uneasy about themselves

D．their stay there affects children’s studies

62．If you prefer to live in a stone house，which hotel would you choose?

A．Plumber Manor．

B．Woodville Farm Bed＆Self-catering

C．Heward House Country Hotel & Restaurant．

D．Stock Hill Country House Hotel & Restaurant．

63．Woodville farm is different from other hotels in that             ．

A  it is hidden in a large garden    B．guests can cook their own food

C．it dates back to Victorian times D．it has a very beautiful country scenery