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Your financial IQ is the kind of intelligence     1     helps you comprehend how money works so you can manage it well. In other words, having financial intelligence     2     (enhance) your competence to handle money responsibly and wisely over the long term. It empowers you     3     (make) good financial decisions and to take advantage of money-making opportunities that present themselves. You can improve your financial IQ by educating yourself, getting help from     4     (financial) intelligent people around you and creating budgets.

2 . The Turnaround

Anxiously, I looked through the roster (花名册) posted on the wall. My body _____ as I saw all my friends’ names but did not find mine. I could feel the tears building in my eyes. I felt _____ inside, like nothing mattered.

When I got back home, my father noticed my sullen walk and gloomy face, and asked me what was wrong.

“All my friends _____ the school team. Everyone! Except me…” I stammered.

“Well, what are you going to do about it? Are you just going to sit there?” he asked.

I didn’t know what to say, just shaking my head. I thought hard for thirty minutes about what my dad said, and it started making _____. Nobody was going to give me a _____ on that team. I would have to earn it.

_____, there was a gym near my school, so as soon as school was over, I biked to the gym and trained hard. I ran, dribbled, and shot until I _____ on the floor every single day. There were moments when I didn’t think I could keep on going, but I _____ through it. After all, I thought, hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.

After almost a year, I tried out for my seventh-grade team with great confidence. Regardless of the outcome, I knew that I had worked hard and learned something about mental _____. The next day, seeing my name printed in large bold letters, I realized I made it. The greater the effort, the ______ the reward, and I officially made a turnaround.

1.

A．froze

B．changed

C．shook

D．expanded

2.

A．calm

B．lonely

C．nervous

D．dead

3.

A．made

B．supported

C．accepted

D．celebrated

4.

A．history

B．trouble

C．sense

D．way

5.

A．task

B．spot

C．hand

D．reward

6.

A．Accidentally

B．Conveniently

C．Temporarily

D．Honestly

7.

A．rolled

B．moved

C．struggled

D．collapsed

8.

A．saw

B．walked

C．powered

D．looked

9.

A．toughness

B．flexibility

C．well-being

D．suffering

10.

A．purer

B．funnier

C．sweeter

D．quicker

3 . Technology is an amenity (舒适，便利) of modern life nowadays. However, hackers (黑客) are standing beside you! They manage to hack users’ account and steal sensitive data. Here are 4 top golden rules on how to be safe online.

     1    .

The research conducted in 2019 by The Harris Poll showed that 21% of respondents don’t update regularly the apps they use.     2    . It is explained by the fact that new viruses appear every day. And the updates are meant to prevent them.

 Use unique passwords for your accounts.

Unfortunately, 65% of people tend to use one password for several accounts, which increases security and privacy risk. It’s as dangerous as if one would use one key for a flat, car, office and strongbox.     3    . To escape such threats, it’s strongly encouraged that you create passwords that would be difficult to guess.

     4    .

What if a man fails to access account or forgets the password? It won’t be a problem if he/she uses an additional account to renew the blocked one. Specify the backup address or phone number when registering.

 Backup your data.

Sometimes it happens that accounts undergo hacking attacks despite the fact that all necessary precautions (预防措施) were taken. When this occurs, the safest way to get rid of the virus ware is to remove and reset the system.     5    .

A．Upgrade software on an ongoing basis.

B．Create an account to renew access if necessary.

C．It is vital for you to upgrade your software in your daily using.

D．Once lost, this key might be used to get access to all your possessions.

E．Thus, the only way to get access to your data is to restore the backup.

F．However, the last software version is a must to be protected on the Internet.

G．They thought one password is always more convenient for them to use in their daily life.

4 . The term "labor shortage" was Googled more in May. Headline after headline has cited wage rises and bonuses that seem to make it a job hunter's market.

The concept sounds simple — American companies must be struggling to find the employees they need. Yet some labor economists would argue the picture isn't complete. Employers are unable to find the workers they want at the wages they're willing to pay. Failing to appreciate this distinction could lead to policy errors down the road.

The laws of supply and demand should make spotting labor shortages relatively straightforward. When there aren't enough workers, employers pay more to get them and wages go up.

Yet quickening wage growth isn't the only mark of a shortage. The sign is seeing this trend alongside stalling（停滞） job growth. Just look at what's been happening in the leisure and hotel industry, among the most bruised by the COVID-19 shutdown. After jobs almost disappeared during the pandemic, we're starting to see a rebound: In May, the industry created 292,000 jobs, far outpacing other corners of the economy. Meanwhile, average weekly earnings have been rising faster. In other words, the market is working to resolve a shortage: When employers lift wages, they're able to attract the employees they need. Yet, the industry wages are only just meeting pre-COVID levels; they are not too high.

To assess a shortage accurately, though, you need to look beyond industries to specific locations and occupations. The taxicab queuing model was used to address the debate about a shortage of workers in engineering. Employers and job openings can be thought of as taxis, while workers are a line of waiting passengers. Depending on your location, there may be a long line of taxis (say, at the airport), or on the contrary a long line of passengers (at a hotel). Demand for chemistry engineers in Texas, for example, is different from chemistry engineers in Massachusetts.

The bottom line is that, in the market, shortages are not universal. Simultaneous shortages and surpluses can come to the force across the economy at any given point, which is why broad-brush policies can be counterproductive.

1. What could lead to policy mistakes in the future?

A．The views of some labor economists.

B．Misunderstandings about labor shortages.

C．Workers who have difficulty in finding jobs.

D．The salaries the employers are willing to pay.

2. What does May's rebound jobs in the leisure and hotel industry tell us?

A．The leisure and hotel industry is doing a very successful business.

B．Rapid wage growth connects with stalling employment growth.

C．The economy recovered quickly after the COVID-19.

D．Employees are eager to work after the COVID-19.

3. Why does the author mention “The taxicab queuing model” in paragraph 5?

A．To explain an opinion.	B．To clarify a concept.
C．To present a fact.	D．To make a prediction.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Job market is expected to be stronger

B．Take wisdom to assess labor shortages

C．Competitors are eager to keep talent

D．Let the market fix labor shortages

5 . RESERVATION

In order to make a reservation, please fill in the pre-reservation form. This form is compulsory for all types of visits. The pre-booking form is not a confirmation of reservation. You will receive an email confirmation if we are able to accommodate your request. If we do not have any availability, we will contact you to propose an alternative date.

The following measures are currently applied for schools and young visitor groups:

• For workshops and guided tours, 1 class per guided tour is allowed. The maximum number of students/children per group is 25 and masks must be worn from the age of 12. We strongly recommend that you make several choices of dates when you fill out the online form so that we can best meet your requests.

• For self-guided tours, groups with a reservation will be given priority at the entrance. If the exhibits are too crowded, we may not be able to give you access to the Museum.

• Safety distances between adults and students/children must be respected.

These measures are subject to the limitations imposed by the federal authorities in the current health context at the time of the visit.

Rates

All our educational programmes are free of charge for those under the age of 16 (admission, visit and workshop if desired and available).

• Children up to the age of 15: free

• Students aged 16 and over:$14

• Accompanying adult (1 for 1-10 students, 2 for 11-20 students, etc.): free

• Guided tour and workshop for schools/educational groups: free of charge for children up to the age of 15

Availabilities

Tuesday to Thursday and Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

1. What is a must if you want to visit the museum?

A．A pre-booking form.	B．A confirmed e-mail.
C．An optional date.	D．An earlier request.

2. What should visitors in groups keep in mind?

A．All the group members must wear masks.

B．The number of visiting students is limited.

C．Preference will be given at the entrance.

D．More choices of dates should be provided.

3. If Mr. Brown with his twin sons aged 16 wants to join in the educational programmes, how much will he pay?

A．$ 14.

B．$ 28.

C．$ 42.

D．Free.

6 . Powerful storms had rocked Columbia, Missouri, leaving behind deep floodwaters that continued to rise. Monica Viet’s 16-year-old son Dominic Viet and his 17-year-old friend, Joseph Diener, had gone out to ride bikes and check out the storm damage. With more storms on the way, Monica thought it was best for children to stay home in this situation. Then, she texted him. However, she needn’t have worried. Dominic sent her a reply saying, “Mom, we just saved a girl’s life.”

Here’s what happened. The teens were riding past a basketball court that was deeply flooded when they spotted a girl holding on to a pole and calling out for help. They realized she was seriously in trouble. Fortunately, in school, they had both earned lifesaving medals that included water rescues, and as they glanced around at the other concerned bystanders, they knew they needed to take action. Together, they jumped into the water and fought the fast-flowing water to push the drowning 18-year-old girl to shore. Ten minutes later, they made it.

Once on dry land, the girl began to throw up water. First responders quickly arrived and took her to the hospital, where she is recovering.

The boys’ headmaster said being prepared for emergency situations is attached great importance to in the daily training of our school. He hopes the teens will get special medals for their extraordinary actions that day!

The two boys are now regarded as heroes for risking their own lives to help a stranger. “I feel like if you’re able to save somebody like that,” Joseph said. “You certainly will because that’s what every one of us will do.” “We didn’t think much about it, and we just had to get her out. That’s it! Besides, we’re trained for this!” Dominic added.

1. Why did Dominic’s mum text him?

A．To warn him of the coming storms.

B．To urge him to come back quickly.

C．To have him go to the basketball court.

D．To tell him to record the storm damage.

2. What does Paragraph 2 focus on?

A．What had happened to the girl.	B．What the girl did for herself.
C．How the boys finally survived.	D．How the boys saved the girl.

3. What did the boys depend on to rescue the girl?

A．Their training and skills.	B．Their parents’ encouragement.
C．First responders’ instant help.	D．The support from the passers-by.

4. Which word best describes the boys as rescuers?

A．Ambitious.

B．Demanding.

C．Modest.

D．Honest.

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A new study,     1     (lead) by Wellesley Centers, found that joining social media before age 11 was significantly related to more “problematic digital behaviors”, compared to those who joined the platforms when they were older. Kids who joined social media before age 11 seemed     2    (easily) distracted and more unsympathetic. However, they showed greater engagement within the online community. The good news is that parents play an active role and kids showed lessened negative effects     3     parental controls. With strong effects of the Internet, we can expect that the need to understand     4    technology shapes kids in their young ages will become more urgent.

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We know that     1    （get） some fresh air can be a mood lifter, but now a German study gives us insight into why. When researchers examined participants’ brains, they discovered that those who spent more time outside had a larger volume of gray matter in the right prefrontal cortex-the area involved in planning thoughts and actions. Of course, getting outside could do more good than a mood shift     2     earlier studies have found that less prefrontal gray matter is linked to depression. Therefore, make it a goal     3    （spend） at least one hour outside every day.

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Years ago, I was in Manhattan to visit my brother. Stopping at a pay phone to call him, I reached into my wallet for a piece of paper with his number on it. Later, when I got to my brother’s place, he told me a woman just called him, saying she     1     （find） a wallet. But she didn’t find anything    2     could show the owner’s identification but the phone number inside. Knowing she     3    （wait） at a bar near the pay phone, I hurried over and found my hero. “May I buy you a drink?” I asked. “No, thanks, ” she said, handing me my wallet.