Question

[1] More than 40 million Americans move each year, but not always by choice. Whether you relocate because of a new job or school for you or your spouse, for a lower cost of living, or for better opportunities, adjusting to life in a new place can be scary and difficult--especially when you’re not in love with your new city. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your relocation and find happiness in your new home.

[2] Treat it as an adventure

Living in a new place is a great opportunity to experience new things and to grow as a person. So stay positive, and get out there and explore! Sample the local cuisine. Visit landmarks and museums. Try local activities that weren’t available or popular in your former city, such as skiing if you came from a beach town or surfing if you lived in the mountains. You may discover a talent or interest you never knew you had.

[3] Get involved

Attend local events that interest you. Visit the weekly farmer’s market or the neighborhood yard sale. Volunteer. Take a class. Join a sports league. All of these things will help you meet people and feel connected to your new town.

[4] Locate the necessities

Driving, riding, or walking around your new neighborhood is the best way to learn where everything is. So head out and take note of the nearest supermarket, pharmacy, post office, library, etc.

[5] Keep pieces of your old home

To keep from getting too homesick, subscribe to your former city magazine or newspaper. Display photos of or souvenirs from your favorite places in your old town. Hang decorations from your former home. Just don’t go overboard—hanging on to too much from your past will keep you from moving forward and really enjoying your new home.

[6] _________

It takes time to get to know a new place, so don’t expect to feel comfortable right away. Give yourself time to adjust. To help the process and to meet new people, find a support group near you at Just Moved.org.

1.What does the passage mainly talk about? (within 15 words.)

                                                                                  

2.What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to? (within 7 words)

                                                                                  

3.According to the passage, what can you do to learn where everything is?( within 5 words)

                                                                                   

4.Fill the blank with proper words. (within 5 words)

                                                                                  

5.If you are a new comer, where to find a support group near you based on this passage? (within 3 words)

                                                                               

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.How to adjust to a new city you may not love/Some tips to help you adjust to a new city you may not love.

2.to get to know a new place

3.Driving, riding, or walking around

4.Be patient/Give yourself time to adjust

5.at Just Moved.org 

【解析】

试题分析：可知本文讲述的是如何适应也许你并不喜欢的新的城市里的生活，并给出了一些具体的建议。

1.How to adjust to a new city you may not love/Some tips to help you adjust to a new city you may not love.

主旨大意题。根据文章第一段最后一句Here are some tips on how to make the most of your relocation and find happiness in your new home.可知本文讲述的是如何适应也许你并不喜欢的新的城市里的生活，并给出了一些具体的建议。

2.to get to know a new place

根据本句It takes time to get to know a new place,可知这里的it是一个形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式to know a new place。

3.Driving, riding, or walking around

细节题。根据文章第4段第一句Driving, riding, or walking around your new neighborhood is the best way to learn where everything is.

4.Be patient/Give yourself time to adjust

推理题。根据本段第一句It takes time to get to know a new place, so don’t expect to feel comfortable right away. Give yourself time to adjust.可知了解一个新的地方需要时间，所以要给自己适应这一切的时间。也就是要有耐心。

5.at Just Moved.org 

细节题。根据文章最后一句To help the process and to meet new people, find a support group near you at Just Moved.org.可知在t Just Moved.org 网站里，你可以找到需要的帮助。

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