2015届高考英语二轮专题检测精品练习：阅读理解（17）A (2014枣庄高三模拟)Microsoft founder Bill Gates has opened up about being a parent，stating that 13 is an appropriate age for a childs first cell phone.The 57yearold，fatherofthree，revealed on The Today Show that his children Jennifer and Rory were not allowed phones until their 13th birthday and his youngest daughter Phoebe is still waiting for one.“Weve chosen in our family that its 13 where you get a phone，” the selfmade billionaire explained.He said as a result his children often return home from school complaining，“All the other kids have one.Im the only one without one.Its so embarrassing.”Asked if he keeps passwords to his son and daughters email and Facebook accounts，Mr Gates said that he doesnt for Jennifer,16，who he describes as “independent”He admitted that monitoring online activity is “a very tricky issue for parents now”Despite their vast wealth Mr and Mrs Gates，who live in Lake Medina，have said they want to give their children as normal an upbringing as possible.It was previously reported that their youngsters have to complete household chores and are given a modest amount of pocket money.And in 2010 Mr Gates said that he intends to give most of his $61 billion fortune away rather than hand it down.“That wouldnt be good either for my kids or society，” he said.Also during the Today interview with host Matt Lauer，Mr Gates，who stepped down from Microsoft in 2008 to concentrate on philanthropy，said that helping others gives him the same excitement as creating software.“What you really feel is what youve achieved.If a piece of software gets out there and lots of people love itit lets them get their work done in better waysthats exciting，” he explained.1Bill Gates will not let his children own a cell phone_.Auntil they reach the age of 13 Bif they dont really need oneCunless they do some housework Dbefore they become independent2Which of the following is true about Bill Gates children?AAll his children now have cell phones.BPhoebe has her own cell phone.CThey are not given any pocket money.DJennifer can use the Internet freely.3What does the underlined word “That” refer to in the text?ABeing a parent as a billionaire.BHanding all his money down to his children.CAllowing his children to have their phones.DGiving away all his money to good causes.4What can we learn about Bill Gates from the text?AHe is a warmhearted father to his children.BHe has created a lot of software since 2008.CHe now devotes himself to helping othersDHe cares more about money than anything else.5What is the text mainly about?AHow Bill Gates made himself a billionaire.BHow Bill Gates deals with his money.CHow Bill Gates managed his business.DHow Bill Gates brings up his children.B（2014江西卷） HOLIDAY FUN AT THE POWERHOUSE 500 HARRIS STREET ULTIMO TELEPHONE (02)9270111 Join in the holiday fun at the powerhouse this month linked to our new exhibition, Evolution & Revolution: Chinese dress 1700s to now. DONT FORGET our other special event, the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus（马戏团）！150 years of circus in Australia exhibition experience!Chinese Folk Dancing: Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk Dancing School of Sydney. Dances include: the Golden and the Chinese drum dance. A feature will be the Qin dynasty Emperors count dance. Also included is a show of face painting for Beijing opera performances.Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11.30 am & 1.30 pm.Australian Chinese Childrens Arts Theatre: Well-known childrens play experts from Shanghai leas this dynamic youth group. Performance include Chinese fairy tales and plays.Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11.30 am & 1.30 pm.Chinese Youth League: A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such as Red scarf and Spring flower dances, and a musician playing Er Hu. Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall, 11.30 am to 1.30 pm.Kids Activity : Make a Paper Horse: Young children make a paper horse cut-out. (The horse is a frequent theme in Chinese painting, including a kind of advancement.) Suitable for ages 8-12 years.Sunday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall, 12.30 pm to 1.00 pm.Club Med Circus School: Learn circus skills, including the trapeze, trampolining and magic. Note only for children over 5. There are 40 places available in each 1 hour session and these must be booked at the front desk, level 4, on the day.Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July at 11.30am& 1.00pmEnjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse. Our family memberships cover two adults and all children under the age of 16years at the one address.Members receive Powerline, our monthly magazine, discounts in the shops