the doors of a bank and attempt to do business there, I become an irresponsible fool. I knew this before, but my salary had been raised to fifty dollars a month and I felt that the bank was the only place for it.
So I walked unsteadily in and looked round at the clerks with fear. I had an idea that a person who was about to open an account must necessarily consult the manager.
I went up to a place marked \\I see the manager?\I said, and added solemnly, \I don't know why I said \
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The manager was a calm, serious man. I held my fifty-six dollars, pressed together in a ball, in my pocket. \
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The manager looked at me with some anxiety. He felt that I had a terrible secret to tell. \\each other. I found no voice to speak.
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\detective at all. I have come to open an account. I intend to keep all my money in this bank.\The manager looked relieved but still serious; he felt sure now that I was a very rich man, perhaps a son of Baron Rothschild. \
\fifty dollars a month regularly.\
The manager got up and opened the door. He called to the accountant.
\Montgomery,\he said, unkindly loud, \gentleman is opening an account. He will place fifty-six dollars in it. Good morning.\
I stood up. A big iron door stood open at the side of the room.
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I went up to the accountant's position and pushed the ball of money at him with a quick. My face was terribly pale.
\painful thing while we feel that we want to do it.\He took the money and gave it to another clerk. \\\
My idea was to draw out six dollars of it for present use. Someone gave me a checkbook and someone else seemed to think that I was a man who owned millions of dollars, but was not feeling very well. I wrote something on the check and pushed it towards the clerk. He looked at it.
\Are you drawing it all out again?\he asked in surprise. Then I realized that I had written fifty-six dollars instead of six. I was too upset and I had a feeling that it was impossible to explain the thing. All the clerks had stopped writing to look at me. Bold and careless in my misery, I made a decision. \
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He gave me a fifty-dollar note.
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As the big door swung behind me I heard the sound of a roar of laughter that went up to the roof of the bank. Since then I use a bank no more. I keep my money in my pocket and my savings in silver dollars in a sock.
65. Why did the author want to meet the manager alone? A. The accountant who received him couldn’t help him out
B. That bank made it a rule that those who opened an account should consult the manager C. The author had thought it necessary to meet the manager before opening an account D. Only the manager was capable of handing such a large sum of money 66. The underlined word “solemnly” is closest in meaning to ______. A. angrily B. painfully C. secretly D. seriously 67. From the context, we can infer that____
A. Baron Rothschild was a distant relative of the author B. Baron Rothschild was in charge of Pinkerton’s C. Baron Rothschild had nothing to do with the author D. Baron Rothschild was a rival of the author 68. Why did the author decide to draw a check? A. He was then in need of money
B. He wanted to play a trick on the accountant C. He intended to have a double check
D. He regretted having his money put in the bank account
69. Which of the following can best describe the author’s feeling of entering the bank nowadays? A. relieved B. frightened C. embarrassed D. confident 70. What is best title for the story?
A. My bank account B. An irresponsible fool C. A merciless manager D. Fifty-six dollars
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As adult learners, our very motivation for learning English can sometimes discourage our progress because we are focusing too much on the end result. But the informal way in which children learn English—through music, games and fun activities—offers an environment in which they can learn and practise without worrying about the importance of it all. In turn, this relaxed attitude gives them confidence in learning English, setting them up for more opportunities in their academic pursuits and career options further down the line. Research has shown the positive impact bilingualism(双语能力)has on a child’s cognitive(认知的)development and Catherine Ford, head teacher of Moreton First Prep School, says that children should begin learning as young as age three: “before children become self-conscious they can try out their newly acquired languages without fear of embarrassment”.
According to Tas Viglatzis, there were more than 4.5 million students studying overseas in 2012. He also refers to the importance of having the right level of English skills to apply for universities in popular destinations such as the US, UK and Australia. Learning from a young age provides a foundation to build upon, and gives your child the confidence to learn more complex English skills specific to their academic goals at university. Traditional English teaching has been known to focus heavily on reading, writing and grammar skills—studying abroad is one of the best ways to absorb yourself in an English speaking culture to develop your speaking and listening skills.
Tas Viglatzis credits his successful career to learning English at an early age. “English is the lingua franca(通用语)of business; so learning it has opened up many opportunities for me. If I hadn’t learnt it, I’d have followed a very different path; limiting myself to regional roles rather than global ones.” Being the most widely used language in business globally, the opportunities that come with having English as a second language are a strong motivator for any student looking to have a role in a global company. Bilingualism is becoming increasingly beneficial when job hunting and can make you more attractive in terms of employability. Bilinguals may not always be paid more, but they often are and they are frequently hired over monolinguals(单一语言)with similar qualifications.
The benefits your children are given by learning English at a young age are invaluable and as they go through life, the possibilities for advancements in their academic and business careers
will be wide open. Children are lucky enough to have intuitive(直觉的)language learning capabilities from a young age, and this is certainly something to take advantage of.
English: the best second language for children to learn Passage outline Introduction to the informal way of learning Supporting details ◇The informal way makes children(71)_____ and relaxed in learning English ◇Bilingualisn helps (72)____ children’s cognition ◇Children are (73)_____ enough to practice the languages they have picked up. ◇A proper level of English skills (74)______ when students apply for universities in Educational benefits intended countries. ◇Learning from a young age provides a foundation for (75)______study. ◇While studying abroad, children are exposed to a real language (76)_____ ◇Bilingual students are more (77)____in the job market. Career benefits ◇Bilingual students tend to have an (78)_____in the rates of pay. ◇(79)______are that young learners of English are easier to advance in their careers Summary throughout their lives. ◇Children are (80)______of learning language intuitively and we should make use of it. 第五部分 书面表达（满分25分）
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Editor’s note: China is the top country of origin for international students in the US, with more than 274,000 Chinese students reportedly accounting for 31 percent of all international students at US universities. Many Chinese parents save up a lot of money for their children to pursue an overseas education. Is it worth spending big o study abroad. You are welcome to leave your comments.
Arsa(Russia): I went to study abroad when I was 17. first year was a total waste as I met plenty of Russian students in my collage and we spent most of our time shopping and hanging out at