world, only a world filled with prejudice(偏见) and anger. The theme of Great Expectations shows that social class and a lot of money are worth less than love, and family.

A high social standing and money do not provide the necessities of a happy life. Great Expectations shows that people of a high social class are only popular among themselves. The reason for this is that to keep their social standing, they are not to have relationships with lower class people. If it is found that they do accept these people as part of society, they are their friends. Similarly, money does not provide a happy future. Money can only buy materials. For a truly happy life, one must have healthy relationships, like that of Joe and Biddy. A person with money and no social skills will often become depressed due to their lack of relationships.

Even the poorest person can lead a richer life than the wealthiest man in the world. Happiness comes easy to a happy family that gets along. Money isn't needed for a fun time, either. A poor family can entertain each other with good conversation. Low class people get along with a variety of people. Life is much easier socially for a person who is not concerned about what others think of them.

The message that social classes and money are worth less than love and family is important to remember in everyday life. The central theme of Great Expectations is not simple. It sends a good message to readers.

5. What does the writer think of the present world?

A. There aren't many social differences. B. It's not perfect at all.

C. People get along quite well. D. Money is nothing compared with love.

6. Why are Joe and Biddy mentioned in the passage?

A. They belong to a high social class. B. They don't keep their social standing.

C. Their friends are all lower class people. D. Their relationship is healthy enough.

7. The underlined word"depressed"probably means" ".

A. excited B. surprised C. disappointed D. frightened

8. The main purpose of this passage is to___ .

A. call on people to value love and family

B. show how difficult it is to be successful

C. encourage people to work for their dreams

D. prove social differences are hard to solve

C

This year some twenty-three hundred teenagers from all over the world will spend about ten months in U. S. homes. They will attend U. S. schools, meet U. S. teen-agers, and form impressions of the real America. At the same time, about thirteen hundred American teen-agers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.

Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George's family. In turn, George's son Mike spent a year in Fred's home in America.