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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    Throughout this long, tense election, everyone has focused on the presidential candidates and how they’ll change America. Rightly so. But selfishly, I’m more fascinated by Michelle Obama and what she might be able to do, not just for this country, but for me as an African-American woman. As the potential First Lady, she would have the world’s attention. And that means that for the first time people will have a chance to get up close and personal with the type of African woman they so rarely see.
    Usually, the lives of black women go largely unexamined. The widespread theory seems to be that we’re all hot-tempered single mothers who can’t keep a man. Even in the world of make-believe, black women still can’t escape the stereotype (模式化的形象) of being eye-rolling, oversexed females raised by our never-married, alcoholic mothers.
    These images have helped define the way all black women are viewed, including Michelle Obama. Before she ever gets the chance to commit to a cause, charity or foundation as First Lady, her most urgent and perhaps most complicated duty may be simply to be herself.
    It won’t be easy. Because few mainstream publications (出版物) have done in-depth features on regular African-American women, little is known about who we are, what we think and what we face on a regular basis. For better or worse, Michelle will represent us all.
    Just as she will have her critics, she will have millions of fans who usually have little interest in the First Lady. Many African-American blogs have written about what they’d like to see Michelle bring to the White House — mainly showing the world that a black woman can support her man and raise a strong black family. Michelle will have to work to please everyone — an impossible task. But for many African-American women like me, just a little of her poise (沉着), confidence and intelligence will go a long way in changing an image that’s been around far too long

    1. 1.

      Why does Michelle Obama hold a strong fascination for the author?

      1. A.
        She serves as a role model for African-American women
      2. B.
        She possesses many admirable qualities becoming a First Lady
      3. C.
        She will present to the world a new image of African-American women
      4. D.
        She will pay close attention to the interests of African-American women
    2. 2.

      What is the common stereotype of African-American women according to the author?

      1. A.
        They are victims of family violence
      2. B.
        They are of an inferior social group
      3. C.
        They use quite a lot of body language
      4. D.
        They live on charity and social welfare
    3. 3.

      What do many African-Americans write about in their blogs?

      1. A.
        Whether Michelle can live up to the high expectations of her fans
      2. B.
        How Michelle should behave as public figure
      3. C.
        How proud they are to have a black woman in the White House
      4. D.
        What Michelle should do as wife and mother in the White House
    4. 4.

      What does the author say about Michelle Obama as a First Lady?

      1. A.
        However many fans she has, she should remain modest
      2. B.
        She shouldn’t disappoint the African-American community
      3. C.
        However hard she tries, she can’t expect to please everybody
      4. D.
        She will concern herself with African-American women’s welfare

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    Spring is a wonderful season to celebrate rebirth and new life. The long, cold winter is over. The weather is warmer and sunnier. The trees again have leaves and the flowers are blooming. The season represents hope, joy and beauty. At this time, many people think of this classical music piece — Spring, which shows happiness. Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi wrote it in the seventeen hundred.
    However, not all songs about spring are happy. This song written and sung by K.D. Lang is about dreaming of spring in cold dark places. She recorded I Dream of Spring in 2008.
    Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein wrote It Might as Well Be Spring for the movie State Fair in 1945. Frank Sinatra sings it. It is a feeling of restlessness or excitement brought on by the coming of spring. Richard Rodgers also wrote Spring Is Here, this time with Lorenz Hart. Ella Fitzgerald sings this song about feeling lonely during this season.
    Frank Loesser wrote the sad song, Spring Will be a Little Late This Year. Why has the season been delayed? Because the singer’s lover has left her. Sarah Vaughn released(发行) her version of the song in 1953.
    By now you may be thinking, “Enough with the sad songs, already!” Ok, then how about a cowboy song? Gene Autry was one of America’s most famous singing cowboys. He recorded When It’s Springtime in the Rockies in 1937.
    And finally, we’ll leave you with a sunny song called Up Jumped Spring. Freddie Hubbard wrote this jazz song in 1977 and Billy Taylor Trio performs it

    1. 1.

      If you are in a bad mood, you’d better listen to _____

      1. A.
        Up Jumped Spring
      2. B.
        I Dream of Spring
      3. C.
        Spring Is Here
      4. D.
        Spring Will be a Little Late This Year
    2. 2.

      It Might as Well Be Spring is a song that ______

      1. A.
        is also called State Fair
      2. B.
        is sung by Ella Fitzgerald
      3. C.
        has a lonely feeling
      4. D.
        was written by two people
    3. 3.

      According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

      1. A.
        Most songs about spring are written by Italian composers
      2. B.
        K.D. Lang was good at writing happy songs
      3. C.
        Sarah Vaughn sang the song Up Jumped Spring first
      4. D.
        Gene Autry was a famous cowboy singer before K
      5. E.
        Lang
    4. 4.

      Which of the following songs was first written or recorded?

      1. A.
        Spring
      2. B.
        I Dream of Spring
      3. C.
        When It’s Springtime in the Rockies
      4. D.
        Spring Will be a Little Late This Year
    5. 5.

      What’s the purpose of the author to write the passage?

      1. A.
        Introduce some songs about spring
      2. B.
        Introduce some wonderful music
      3. C.
        Introduce some famous singers
      4. D.
        Express his/ her love to spring

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    Eleven months ago, an act of good sportsmanship（体育精神）changed a girls’ running race into something bigger.

    Jenna Huff received a national sportsmanship award from the US Olympic Committee for what she did for Deb Guthmann.
    In the race, Jenna was behind Deb until the final few meters of the 5-kilometer race.
    Then something awful happened. Deb’s right hip（髋部）broke. She screamed in pain and stopped.
    Jenna had never met Deb and had been taught to pass every runner she could to win.
    Instead, Jenna stopped with no hesitation.
    “Come on.” Jenna told Deb. “We’re going to run.”
    Jenna took Deb’s left elbow with her right hand. She helped her jog the last few meters. At the finishing line, she pushed Deb in front of her, reasoning Deb would have beaten her anyway if not for the injury. That act helped Deb’s team win the regional race and advance to the state meet.
    Both girls are now 17.
    Jenna is still an athlete for her school.
    She and her parents went to Colorado to accept an award for the national sportsmanship award. Jenna had to give a five-minute speech to the crowd, a crowd which included a number of former Olympians. “I’m pretty scared about my speech,” Jenna said the other night when we talked on the phone. “You want to hear part of it?” She read me one part including the words from Albert Einstein: “Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to a divine（神圣的）purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know：That we are here for the sake of（为了）others.”
    Deb is also still running. She received a full scholarship to Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Georgia. The award was because of her excellent academic record and great sports potential.
    But she recently got hurt again and was unable to run for weeks.
    Even so, I am confident Deb will write a happier ending for herself one day. Both of these young women make you feel confident about the future. They are strong, compassionate（富于同情心的）and smart.
    As Einstein said-and as Jenna showed 11 months ago— “we are here for the sake of others”

    1. 1.

      The story is intended to ______.

      1. A.
        tell us an unexpected story in the girls’ running race
      2. B.
        introduce a famous sportswoman
      3. C.
        show the beauty of good sportsmanship
      4. D.
        remind athletes to pay attention to their safety during the race
    2. 2.

      The reason why Jenna pushed Deb in front of her at the finishing line is that ______.

      1. A.
        she wanted to get the prize
      2. B.
        she thought she didn’t match Deb in reality
      3. C.
        she helped Deb’s team to win the regional race
      4. D.
        Deb had been injured
    3. 3.

      Deb received a full scholarship to Emmanuel College because ______.

      1. A.
        she is still running
      2. B.
        she was good at her academy and sports
      3. C.
        she showed the good sportsmanship in the race
      4. D.
        she never gave up even though she had been injured
    4. 4.

      What can we know from the passage?

      1. A.
        Jenna was the last one to reach the finishing line
      2. B.
        Deb went to Colorado to accept the prize with her parents
      3. C.
        The author had a face-to-face interview with Jenna the other night
      4. D.
        Helping each other can make a big difference to people’s lives

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    The sun is shining when I get on No. 151 bus. We passengers sit jammed together in heavy clothes. No one speaks. That’s one of the unwritten rules of Chicago commuting. Although we see the same faces every day, we prefer to hide behind our newspapers. The phenomenon is striking: people who sit so close together are using those thin sheets of newsprint to keep their distance.
    As the bus approaches the Magnificent Mile, a voice suddenly rings out: “Attention! Attention!” Papers rattle (发出细小声). Necks crane (伸长). “This is your driver speaking.”
    We look at the back of the driver’s head. His voice has authority.
    “All of you put your papers down.”
    The papers come down, an inch at a time. The driver waits. The papers are folded and placed on our laps.
    “Now, turn and face the person next to you. Go ahead.”
    Amazingly, we all do it. Still, no one smiles.
    I face an older woman, her head wrapped tightly in a red scarf. I see her nearly every day. Our eyes meet. We wait, unblinking, for the next order from the driver.
    “Now, repeat after me…” It is a command, delivered in the tones of a drill sergeant (操练军士). “Good morning, neighbor!”
    Our voices are weak and timid. For many of us, these are the first words we have spoken today. But we say them at the same time, like schoolchildren, to the strangers beside us.
    We smile and can’t help it. We have said it; the barrier has been broken. Good morning, neighbor. It is not so hard after all. Some of us repeat it. Others shake hands. Many laugh.
    The bus driver says nothing more. He doesn’t need to. Not a single newspaper goes back up. I hear laughter, a warm sound I have never heard before on bus No. 151. This day is starting off better than most

    1. 1.

      On hearing the sudden utterance of “Attention!”, the passengers______.

      1. A.
        stopped reading and put down their newspapers immediately
      2. B.
        looked up from the newspapers to see who was speaking
      3. C.
        sat still without response
      4. D.
        were frightened
    2. 2.

      The underlined word “commuting” in Paragraph 1 most probably means ______.

      1. A.
        daily traveling between home and work
      2. B.
        long-distance ride
      3. C.
        communication technology
      4. D.
        behavior patterns
    3. 3.

      Which of the following is true according to the passage?

      1. A.
        The passengers on the crowded bus were so absorbed in reading their newspapers that no one spoke
      2. B.
        The passengers were physically close together but mentally they kept each other at a terrible distance
      3. C.
        The passengers didn’t follow the driver’s instruction at first
      4. D.
        When the bus driver said nothing more, the passengers picked up and read their newspapers again
    4. 4.

      What would be the best title for the text?

      1. A.
        The Warmth of Communication
      2. B.
        The Exchange of Information
      3. C.
        The Power of Observation
      4. D.
        The Attitude to Loneliness

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    When Paul was a boy growing up in Utah, he happened to live near a copper smelter(炼铜厂), and the chemicals that poured out had made a wasteland out of what used to be a beautiful forest. One day a young visitor looked at this wasteland and called it an awful area. Paul knocked him down. From then on, something happened inside him.
    Years later Paul was back in the area, and he went to the smelter office. He asked if they had any plans or if they would let him try to bring the trees back. The answer from that big industry was “No.”
    Paul then went to college to study the science of plants. Unfortunately, his teachers said there weren't any birds or squirrels to spread the seeds. It would be a waste of his life to try to do it. He was told everyone knew that even if he was knowledgeable as he had expected, he wouldn't get his idea accepted.
    Paul later got married and had some kids. But, his dream would not die. And then one night he did what he could with what he had. Under the cover of darkness, he went secretly into the wasteland and started planting.
    And every week, he made his secret journey into the wasteland and planted trees and grass. For fifteen years he did this against the plain common sense. Slowly rabbits appeared. Later, as there was legal pressure to clean up the environment, the company actually hired Paul to do what he was already doing.
    Now the place is fourteen thousand acres of trees and grass and bushes, and Paul has received almost every environmental award Utah has. It took him until his hair turned white, but he managed to keep that impossible vow(誓言) he made to himself as a child

    1. 1.

      When Paul was a boy, ______.

      1. A.
        he had decided never to leave his hometown
      2. B.
        the economy of Utah depended on the copper smelter
      3. C.
        he had determined to stop the copper smelter polluting the area
      4. D.
        no laws were made to protect the environment against pollution
    2. 2.

      Why did Paul go to college to study the science of plants?

      1. A.
        He wanted to find out the best way to save the area himself
      2. B.
        He was interested in planting trees since he was young
      3. C.
        He wanted to get more knowledgeable people to help him
      4. D.
        He thought his knowledge would make his advice more persuasive
    3. 3.

      What does the underlined phrase “the plain common sense” in paragraph 5 probably refer to?

      1. A.
        That his normal work and life would be greatly affected
      2. B.
        That it was impossible for trees to grow on the wasteland
      3. C.
        That no one would like to join him in the efforts
      4. D.
        That he had to keep everything he did secret
    4. 4.

      The message of the passage is that______.

      1. A.
        perseverance(持之以恒) will work wonders
      2. B.
        action speaks louder than words
      3. C.
        God helps those who help themselves
      4. D.
        many hands make light work

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    Clothes can make phone calls, play music, dial your pal’s number, keep you warm during cold weather and operate your computer?
    This is not a fantasy. A British company, called Electrotextiles, has created a wide range of clothes—clothes that have minds of their own! Scientists, working for the company, have invented a kind of fabric that can be blended(混合) with flexible electronic materials to create intelligent clothing. The result are electronic garments.
    If you think the wearer has to be wired to different devices, think again. These designer clothes are wire-free, soft to touch and washable! Like any electronic device, these high-tech clothes have to be powered. Currently, a tiny nine-volt battery serves the purpose. But the researchers hope that in the near future the clothes will generate electricity by using body heat. These clothes are 100 percent shock proof, they say.
    The Electrotextiles team has also created the world’s first cloth keyboard. This keyboard can be sewn into your trousers or skirt. To use this device, you will have to sit down and tap on your lap! These ‘lap-tap’ gadgets(器具) are all set to take over laptop computers!
    Another useful garment is the shirt-cum-mobile phone. This handy invention enables drivers to chat comfortably with others at the wheel! Other popular electronic wear include the denim(牛仔布) jacket with flexible earphones sewn into the hood(风帽) and the electronic ski jacket with a built-in heater. The ski jacket is also programmed to send signals to a satellite. This technology is known as global positioning system and can be used to track lost skiers and wandering kids.
    Having completed the cloth keyboard, scientists have already started to work on a new project—a necktie that can be used as a computer mouse. What is the next? Do you have any idea?

    1. 1.

      The electronic garments are similar to other electronic devices in that _________

      1. A.
        they feel smooth and soft
      2. B.
        they use electricity as power
      3. C.
        they can be washed in water
      4. D.
        they are made from flexible materials
    2. 2.

      How will researchers improve these high-tech clothes?

      1. A.
        Body heat will be used as power
      2. B.
        The wearer will not get shocked
      3. C.
        A tiny nine-volt battery will work
      4. D.
        They will get charged automatically
    3. 3.

      What does the underlined phrase “This handy invention” in Paragraph 5 refer to?

      1. A.
        The laptop computer
      2. B.
        The electronic ski jacket
      3. C.
        The shirt-cure-mobile phone
      4. D.
        The world’s first cloth keyboard
    4. 4.

      If you are going on a ski adventure, which device do you need?

      1. A.
        The cloth keyboard
      2. B.
        The electronic ski jacket
      3. C.
        The necktie to be used as a mouse
      4. D.
        The denim jacket with earphones
    5. 5.

      The main purpose of the text is _________

      1. A.
        to advertise for an English company
      2. B.
        to predict the future trend of science
      3. C.
        to show how rapidly science develops
      4. D.
        to introduce some intelligent clothing

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    Amy returned to her small apartment at midnight, exhausted. Pushing the key into the lock, she quietly opened the door so as not to wake her younger brothers. She stepped into the front room and froze. The apartment was a mess: plates of half-eaten food were scattered in front of the TV; toys littered the floor; clothes, shoes and homework were strewn everywhere. Amy’s eyes welled with tears. This is just way too much for me, she thought. Her worst fears began to race through her mind. Would the court（法院）tell her she couldn’t care for her family anymore? Would the kids go through the bitterness once more of being split up and sent away? She was so young, almost a child herself, and yet Amy knew everything depended on her. At that moment, she wondered if she would ever find the strength to see it through
    Amy had been born dead. Doctors fought and saved this smaller twin of a drug-taking mother, and she’d had to fight for everything in life ever since. From earliest childhood, Amy took care of her younger brothers. Jan, their mother, only added to the family disorder and confusion. Sometimes they lived in apartments, sometimes in shelters.
    One afternoon Amy was called to the high school, where a social worker was waiting for her. “We know your mother has been staying with you,” the social worker said. “We’re going to have to put you guys in foster （收养)）care.” “No! Don’t split us up!” the girl cried out. “Can’t you just leave it the way it is?” The social worker shook his head. Amy’s voice then rose like the howl of a lioness protecting her babies: “Why can’t I take them? I take care of them all the time anyway.” The social worker hesitated, and then said, “Maybe. Once you’re 18, you could apply to become their relative caretaker. Then you’d be their foster mother until we find a home where all of you can be together.” “I’ll do it,” Amy said.
    One month later, Amy was named guardian（监护人）of her brothers for a six-month trial period. It was a remarkable victory for an 18-year-old girl. Her brothers didn’t make her task any easier in the months ahead. However，Amy’s efforts were rewarded when the court allowed her to continue as guardian. Amy’s relief at remaining the kids’ guardian was at risk of being taken away by the pressure she always felt to measure up. Social workers still looked regularly over her shoulder and asked the boys shameful questions: “Does she feed you? Does she ever try to harm you?” Then one day a visiting social worker came over. “We’d like to get the boys out of foster care and adopted into homes,” she said. Sensing that the family was about to be split apart yet again, Amy replied, “Fine, then. Call it adoption if you want, but they’re not going anywhere.” To her surprise, the social worker took her remark seriously. She explained that if Amy were to adopt the boys, they would become like any other family.
    That night at dinner Amy told the boys about the idea. “Cool!” Joey said. He threw a piece of corn at Adam. His brother flicked it back, and pretty soon corn was flying. Amy rolled her eyes. They didn’t have far to go to be like any other family. As the proceedings（程序）ended, Amy thanked everyone. “No,” the judge responded, “thank you. You saved three kids. Not many family members would do what you’re doing, especially for this many children. I’m very proud of you.” 
    On a lazy spring day, in a modest suburban neighborhood, Amy stood in front of a neatly kept one-story house. She watched her brothers playing basketball, and heard the playful bark of their dog, Tahoe. The young lady had made good on her promise: they had rented a home, a real home, and the boys had gotten their dog. Amy continues to raise her family alone, but has begun taking courses in business management at a nearby community college. Eventually, she hopes to become a child psychologist

    1. 1.

      Which of the following best describes Amy?

      1. A.
        Crazy and tough
      2. B.
        Firm and stubborn
      3. C.
        Enthusiastic and generous
      4. D.
        Abnormal and aggressive
    2. 2.

      What was bothering Amy most in the passage?

      1. A.
        The mess in her apartment
      2. B.
        Her family being split up again
      3. C.
        Working hard to support the family
      4. D.
        Her young age to take care of her brothers
    3. 3.

      From the Paragraph 3, we can learn that ______.

      1. A.
        The social worker gave in to Amy
      2. B.
        The social worker tried to adopt Amy’s brothers
      3. C.
        Amy tried to apply for the guardian of the brothers
      4. D.
        Amy had no idea how to face her family being split up
    4. 4.

      By saying “They didn’t have far to go to be like any other family”, the writer means_______.

      1. A.
        they will live in the same area as other families
      2. B.
        they made a deep impression on the neighborhood
      3. C.
        Amy is able to take good care of the family
      4. D.
        Amy and her brothers would be already just like a family
    5. 5.

      The best title for this text would be______.

      1. A.
        Standing On Two Feet
      2. B.
        Growing Up Alone
      3. C.
        A Lifelong Fight
      4. D.
        A Teen Hero

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the day. The rest that you get while sleeping makes it possible for your body to prepare itself for the next day.
    There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your body relaxes (放松) little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts (变换) back and forth from one level of sleep to the other.
    Though your mind slows down, you will dream from time to time. Scientists who study sleep point out that when dreaming occurs, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement.
    If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend (建议) breathing very slowly and very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion that counting sheep will put you to sleep

    1. 1.

      The text suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you _____

      1. A.
        suffer from poor health
      2. B.
        feel tired and nervous
      3. C.
        dream more often
      4. D.
        breathe quickly
    2. 2.

      During REM, _____

      1. A.
        you move restlessly
      2. B.
        you start dreaming
      3. C.
        your mind stops working
      4. D.
        your eyeballs move quickly
    3. 3.

      The underlined word "drowsy" in the last paragraph probably means _____

      1. A.
        lazy
      2. B.
        sleepy
      3. C.
        relaxed
      4. D.
        pleased
    4. 4.

      A good title for this text might be _____

      1. A.
        Dreams
      2. B.
        Sleep
      3. C.
        Good Health
      4. D.
        Work and Rest

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    Work-life balance: Ways to restore harmony and reduce stress
    Finding work-life balance in today’s frenetically paced world is no simple task.
    Spend more time at work than at home, and you miss out on a rewarding personal life. Then again, when you face challenges in your personal life, such as caring for an aging parent or coping with marital problems, concentrating on your job can be difficult.
    Whether the problem is too much focus on work or too little, when your work life and your personal life feel out of balance, stress — along with its harmful effects — is the result.
    The good news is that you can take control of your work-life balance — and give yourself the time to do the things that are most important to you. The first step is to recognize how the world of work has changed. Then you can evaluate your relationship to work and apply some specific strategies for striking a healthier balance.
    How work invades your personal life
    There was a time when employees showed up for work Monday through Friday and worked eight- to nine-hour days. The boundaries between work and home were fairly clear then. But the world has changed and, unfortunately, the boundaries have blurred for many workers. Here’s why:
    ●Global economy. As more skilled workers enter the global labor market and companies outsource or move more jobs to reduce labor costs, people feel pressured to work longer and produce more just to protect their jobs.
    ●International business. Work continues around the world 24 hours a day for some people. If you work in an international organization, you might be on call around the clock for troubleshooting or consulting.
    ●Advanced communication technology. Many people now have the ability to work anywhere — from their home, from their car and even on vacation. And some managers expect this.
    ●Longer hours. Employers commonly ask employees to work longer hours than they’re scheduled. Often, overtime is mandatory. If you hope to move up the career ladder, you may find yourself regularly working more than 40 hours a week to achieve and exceed expectations.
    ●Changes in family roles. Today’s married worker is typically part of a dual-career couple, which makes it difficult to find time to meet commitments to family, friends and community.
    Married to your work
    It can be tempting to rack up the hours at work — especially if you’re trying to earn a promotion or some extra money for a child’s education or a dream vacation. For others, working more hours feels necessary in order to manage the workload.
    But if you’re spending most of your time at work, your home life will likely pay the price. Consider the pros and cons of working extra hours on your work-life balance:
    ●Fatigue. Your ability to think and your eye-hand coordination decrease when you’re tired. This means you’re less productive and may make more mistakes. These mistakes can lead to injury or rework and negatively impact your professional reputation.
    ●Family. You may miss out on important events, such as your child’s first bike ride, your father’s 60th birthday or your high-school reunion. Missing out on important milestones may harm relationships with your loved ones.
    ●Friends. Trusted friends are a key part of your support system. But if you’re spending time at the office instead of with them, you’ll find it difficult to nurture those friendships.
    ●Expectations. If you regularly work extra hours, you may be given more responsibility. This could create a never-ending and increasing cycle, causing more concerns and challenges.
    Sometimes working overtime is important. If you work for a company that requires mandatory overtime, you won’t be able to avoid it, but you can learn to manage it. Most importantly, say no when you’re too tired, when it’s affecting your health or when you have crucial family obligations.
    Striking the best work-life balance
    For most people, juggling the demands of career and personal life is an ongoing challenge. With so many demands on your time — from overtime to family obligations — it can feel difficult to strike this balance. The goal is to make time for the activities that are the most important to you.
    Here are some ideas to help you find the balance that’s best for you:
    ●Learn to say no. Whether it’s a co-worker asking you to spearhead an extra project or your child’s teacher asking you to manage the class play, remember that it’s OK to respectfully say no. When you quit doing the things you only do out of guilt or a false sense of obligation, you’ll make more room in your life for the activities that are meaningful to you and bring you joy.
    ●Leave work at work. Make a conscious decision to separate work time from personal time. When with your family, for instance, turn off your cell phone and put away your laptop computer.
    ●Manage your time. Organize household tasks efficiently. Do one or two loads of laundry every day, rather than saving it all for your day off. A weekly family calendar of important dates and a daily list of to-dos will help you avoid deadline panic. If your employer offers a course in time management, sign up for it.
    ●Get enough sleep. There’s nothing as stressful and potentially dangerous as working when you’re sleep-deprived. Not only is your productivity affected, but also you can make costly mistakes. You may then have to work even more hours to make up for these mistakes.
    ●Communicate clearly. Limit time-consuming misunderstandings by communicating clearly and listening carefully. Take notes if necessary.
    ●Nurture yourself. Set aside time each day for an activity that you enjoy, such as walking, working out or listening to music.
    ●Set aside one night each week for recreation. Take the phone off the hook, power down the computer and turn off the TV. Discover activities you can do with your partner, family or friends, such as playing golf, fishing or canoeing. Making time for activities you enjoy will rejuvenate you.
    Remember, striking a work-life balance isn’t a one-shot deal. Creating balance in your life is a continuous process. Balance doesn’t mean doing everything. Examine your priorities and set boundaries. Be firm in what you can and cannot do. Only you can restore harmony to your lifestyle

    1. 1.

      What will happen if you’re spending most of your time at work?

      1. A.
        You might lose all your friends
      2. B.
        You will lose both health and wealth
      3. C.
        You perhaps be given more responsibility
      4. D.
        You may be misunderstood by your loved ones
    2. 2.

      According to the passage, you’d better say no to mandatory overtime when ___________

      1. A.
        you get bored with the work
      2. B.
        you are not interested in the work
      3. C.
        you can’t get additional allowance
      4. D.
        you have crucial family obligations
    3. 3.

      What does the underlined sentence mean?

      1. A.
        To do things people ask you to do can bring you a lot of joy
      2. B.
        You should do the things people ask you to do without feeling guilty
      3. C.
        You shouldn’t do the things people ask you to do if you don’t want to
      4. D.
        To do things for yourself is more meaningful than to do things for others
    4. 4.

      What will not happen if you don’t get enough sleep?

      1. A.
        You can make costly mistakes
      2. B.
        You will have low productivity
      3. C.
        You will feel stressed while working
      4. D.
        You will have no sense of exhaustion
    5. 5.

      What does the real balance mean according to the author?

      1. A.
        Being firm that working overtime will strike a work-life balance
      2. B.
        Examining priorities and deciding what is the most important to you
      3. C.
        Trying to carrying out everything you want to do whether you can do it or not
      4. D.
        Being cautious when saying no to somebody in a bid to maintain fine relationships

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    There are some very good things about open education. This way of teaching allows the students to grow as people, and to develop their own interests in many subjects. Open education allows students to be responsible for their own education, as they are responsible for what they do in life. Some students do badly in a traditional classroom. The open classroom may allow them to enjoy learning. Some students will be happier in an open education school. They will not have to worry about grades or rules. For students who worry about these things a lot, it is a good idea to be in an open classroom.
    But many students will not do well in an open classroom. For some students, there are too few rules. These students will do little in school. They will not make good use of open education. Because open education is so different from traditional education, these students may have a problem getting used to making so many choices. For many students it is important to have some rules in the classroom. They worry about the rules even when there are no rules. Even a few rules will help this kind of students. The last point about open education is that some traditional teachers do not like it. Man y teachers do not believe in open education. Teachers who want to have an open classroom may have many problems at their schools.
    You now know what open education is. Some of its good points and bad points have been explained. You may have your own opinion about open education. The writer thinks that open education is a good idea, but only in theory. In actual fact, it may not work very well in a real class or school. The writer believes that most students, but of course not all students, want some structure in their classes. They want and need to have rules. In some cases, they must be made to study some subjects. Many students are pleased to find subjects they have to study interesting. They would not study those subjects if they did not have to

    1. 1.

      Open education allows the students to _________

      1. A.
        grow as the educated
      2. B.
        be responsible for their future
      3. C.
        develop their own interests
      4. D.
        discover subjects outside class
    2. 2.

      Open education may be a good idea for the students who _____

      1. A.
        enjoy learning
      2. B.
        worry about grades
      3. C.
        do well in a traditional classroom
      4. D.
        are responsible for what they do in life
    3. 3.

      Some students will do little in an open classroom because____

      1. A.
        there are too few rules
      2. B.
        they hate activities
      3. C.
        open education is similar to the traditional education
      4. D.
        they worry about the rules
    4. 4.

      Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

      1. A.
        Some traditional teachers do not like it
      2. B.
        Many teachers do not believe in open education
      3. C.
        Teachers may have problems in open classrooms
      4. D.
        The teacher’s feelings and attitudes are important to the students
    5. 5.

      Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

      1. A.
        Open education is a really complex idea
      2. B.
        Open education is better than traditional education
      3. C.
        Teachers dislike open education
      4. D.
        The writer thinks that open education is a good idea in practice

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