C

Do you often hear adults say “no” before you’ve even finished asking a question? From parents to coaches, it seems that adults don’t like to listen to teenagers, which is really frustrating. Don’t worry. Here is how to get them to see things your way!

Cell Phone Blues. ( You need a cell phone... But Mom and Dad don’t think it’s a good idea.)

Instead of saying “ But everybody else has one”, try the following idea---- convince your parents that having a cell phone will actually benefit them, too. They’ll be able to get in touch with you at all times, especially in case of an emergency. Then you will have to deal with their other concern the fee. Offer to pay part of the fee with your pocket money or by doing extra chores around the house.

A New Position. ( It’s time for a change... you’re ready to play a new position on the basketball team.)

Instead of saying “ Why do you always make me play defense? I would score more goals than John if you were to give me his position.” Try this watch the one who plays the position that you’d like to try, so that you can get the skills that you’ll need. The practice those skills. Tell the coach that you’re interested in the position, and you’re sure to do it well. If he gives you a chance, go all out  and show him tat you are better. If he doesn’t agree right away, don’t give up. Show that you’re a team player for any position, and you’ll get your dream position sooner or later.

No matter what the situation is, your first step should be trying thinking like an adult. What would make adults feel better about giving you what you’re asking for? And if you can show them that whatever you want will also benefit them, you’ve found your winning card.

28.What should you do if you want your parents to buy a cell phone for you?

   A. Do much more homework after school

   B. Show them your skills in doing housework

   C. Reduce their burden by offering to pay part of the fee on your own

   D. Let them know that you are able to communicate with more people

29.The underlined phrase “go all out” probably means “_______”.

   A seek help    B teach yourself    C save your time     D try your best

30.Adults probably agree to your request when ________.

   A you show them that you have grown up

   B you show them that it will also be good for them

    C you are ready to do what they expect from you

D you have succeeded in getting your winning card

31.What is the best title of the text?

A. How to get adults to satisfy your desires

B. How to express your desires to adults

C. How to get along well with adults

D. How to perform more excellently than others

D

Holidays are something that we long for, save tons of () money for, and prepare for long ahead of time. We’ve always been told to get familiar with the culture of the place that we will visit. Then we will know where to go and get the most out of our travels.

Maybe you prepare for your holidays by making a schedule of which museum you want to see, where you want to eat, and what night activities you will enjoy. Or maybe you join a guided tour and stop at the places of interest, one after another in a rather busy schedule. You have so little free time that you don’t even have enough time to take a good photo.

I want to invite you to do the total opposite. Just go out and get lost. Follow your senses. Most of the time we are so limited by the rules in our life that we can’t really get relaxed. If at a time of rest and relaxation such as our holidays, we still can’t really free ourselves, we are missing out on the fun.

Remember that any plan can stop you having fun from the bottom of your heart. You can’t plan for a beautiful afternoon in Italy while you just linger() on the square of your small town, watching people pass by.

I want to give you a suggestion that seems crazy but interesting don’t prepare for your holidays. Just walk out of your hotel and follow your scenes. If you pass by a restaurant that smells good, go and try it out. Take the subway and get off at any stop that you like to.

32.What’s the disadvantage of a guided tour?

A. You can’t eat what you like       B. You can’t wear what you favor

C. You can’t decide where to go  D. You have little free time to do what you want to do

33.By saying “we are missing out on the fun”, the author probably means ________

A we will not enjoy ourselves       B we will get angry with ourselves

C we will be made fun of by unfriendly people

D we will miss our relatives while traveling abroad

34.According to the author, if a traveler passes by an attractive restaurant, he should ______

A try to avoid wasting money by having a meal there

B enter it and try the food it provides without hesitation

C continue his traveling as if the restaurant didn’t exist beside him

D make a comparison between it and the restaurants that he once went to

35.What’s mainly talked about in the text?

A. Tips on how to enjoy yourself when traveling

B. Some differences between relaxation and work.

C. Tips on how to avoid wasting money when you are traveling

D. Some differences between traveling alone and traveling with friends
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