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Facebook means never having to say goodbye. The social media website has earned a reputation for reconnecting old friends. Last week, a guy whom I hadn’t seen since my bachelor party five years ago sent me a friend request. I accepted and waited for “Easy E” to send me a greeting of some kind. He had sought me out, after all.
I learned from his profile that he was in a relationship and had a son. However, I’m pretty sure we won’t ever write wall-to-wall, let alone e-mail each other. But he’ll remain a friend of online until one of us makes a point of removing the other from his official list.
My pool of friends consists of family members, college buddies, co-workers from past and present, and friends of friends. There are 35 in all. If I spent some time uploading old e-mail addresses, I’m confident that I could increase my friend count actually.
A person could make a mission out of reconnecting with childhood friends, former classmates, distant cousins, and those one would like to get to know better. And some people can even handle hundreds of on-screen relationships, keeping up with the daily happenings of their small army of companions. After all, there are worse fates than having too many friends.
Thanks to e-mail, the inability to schedule face-to-face meetings no longer means a friendship must come to a close. But even with e-mail, people will lose touch if one or both parties stop writing back. That’s normal. People move from school to school, job to job, city to city. You never have to feel guilty for breaking away.
Every day, the masterminds of Web 2.0 find new ways of making human communication easier. However, convenience can be a walking stick. Some things shouldn’t be simplified. When it comes to friendship, there can be no shortcuts

  1. 1.

    According to Paragraph 1, the website is famous because______.

    1. A.
      it has an interesting name of “Facebook”
    2. B.
      it can send people a greeting of some kind
    3. C.
      it helps people get in touch with old friends
    4. D.
      it reminds people of events in the past
  2. 2.

    From the second paragraph we can learn that the writer______.

    1. A.
      would write to the friend quite often
    2. B.
      did get some information about the friend
    3. C.
      asked the friend to e-mail him
    4. D.
      would keep in touch with the friend forever
  3. 3.

    Which of the following statements is NOT true?

    1. A.
      The author communicates with all the 35 friends by e-mails
    2. B.
      There are 35 people in the author’s list of friends right now
    3. C.
      The list of 35 friends doesn’t include the old e-mail addresses
    4. D.
      It is not difficult for the author to increase his friend count
  4. 4.

    What does the writer mean by saying “However, convenience can be a walking stick”?

    1. A.
      The masterminds of Web 2.0 also sell walking sticks online
    2. B.
      Taking a walking stick is a new way of making friends online
    3. C.
      Convenience is dangerous for human communication
    4. D.
      Convenience is not really good for human communication

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I was riding my special motorbike this past weekend and stopped at a convenience store. As I was getting my wheelchair off the back, a man watched me from his car and I noticed a wheelchair in his back seat. We spoke for a moment and I asked him about the wheelchair. He answered that it was for his daughter. “Well, do you think she would like to go for a ride on my motorbike with me?” I asked. He seemed shocked that a total stranger would ask him this. He thought about it for a second and said, “OK, as long as I can follow you.”
He introduced me to Amy and he sat her on my back seat. Her father followed me for a few miles and she talked non-stop about what she wanted for Christmas.
As we came back to the convenience store, she said, “This ride is the best Christmas present I could ever receive. I have been in a wheelchair my whole life and didn’t know I could do this.” I told her about some of the other things I do (ski, travel the world by myself, etc.). As her father was taking her off my bike, she turned to him and said, “Oh Daddy, I’m going to be OK. Mr. Bryant does all kinds of things, and I will too.” Her father turned away as a tear of joy rolled down his cheek. He hugged me and said, “I was sitting here praying for a gift for Amy that would encourage her. She often felt that her life was dull compared to other children. God answered my prayer just now. Now I pray that God will bless you for your gift to Amy today.” I believed what he said. Being kind and thoughtful to others, we can be an answer to prayer

  1. 1.

    How did the father feel at first when the author invited his daughter for a ride?

    1. A.
      He felt surprised because he didn’t know the author
    2. B.
      He was happy because his daughter could gain excitement
    3. C.
      He was moved because the author was willing to help his daughter
    4. D.
      He felt nervous because he was worried about his daughter’s safety
  2. 2.

    What can we know about the author?

    1. A.
      He was a disabled man
    2. B.
      He usually drove too fast
    3. C.
      He worked in a convenience store
    4. D.
      He often helped people who were in trouble
  3. 3.

    According to the passage, the girl _______

    1. A.
      used to be a completely healthy person
    2. B.
      was not allowed to do some fierce sports
    3. C.
      usually felt sad about life due to her disability
    4. D.
      was unwilling to communicate with a stranger
  4. 4.

    What did the author’s gift refer to according to the girl’s father?

    1. A.
      The motorbike
    2. B.
      The wheelchair
    3. C.
      The blessing
    4. D.
      The ride

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Competition. It’s a simple word, yet a very complex word that covers many angles when it comes to how gasoline prices are determined. It seems so easy to explain, but don’t let that trick you—it’s incredibly difficult to explain and adequately understand.
Say you’re on a Sunday afternoon drive, and notice a gas station near you charging $3.50. Down the road a few miles, that price could easily be 10 or more cents higher or lower. The question is “how” or “why” is that? Think of it this way. Are you more likely to get a better deal on a car if there are two similar car dealers next to each other? Perhaps, because the dealers are too close. Say there is a third similar car dealer miles away. Is he going to be at the same level of competition and sell his cars for the same price as the two dealers next to each other? Likely not. He may charge more or less. Maybe people don't know there are two other dealers down the road. Maybe the dealer is almost outside of the city and the land value isn't as high, so his taxes aren't as high.
These situations do take place at gas stations. And more factors can impact what a station will charge. Timing can greatly impact what price a station charges as well! Many motorists fail to realize that the price a station pays for gasoline changes daily. If one station gets lucky and buys gas on Monday and the cost goes up Tuesday, the station that bought on Monday doesn’t necessarily have to raise prices like the station that bought on Tuesday. Maybe the station that got caught buying for a higher price on Tuesday will pass that higher cost on by raising its gas price.
Perhaps the difference is what brand the station is---branded stations usually pay a slightly higher cost for their gasoline. In return for paying a higher cost, those stations are guaranteed first supply in case of emergency situations. Independent stations don’t pay as much, but aren’t guaranteed supply.
While competition sounds easy to understand, there are always a large number of factors that could influence what one station charges. Keep in mind how many variables there are next time you fill up

  1. 1.

    What could be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      How Competition Impacts Gas Prices
    2. B.
      Gas Prices Go Up or Down
    3. C.
      Competition---a Very Complex Word
    4. D.
      We Can’t Stress Enough the Need for Competition
  2. 2.

    The example of car dealers is used to show _________

    1. A.
      car prices are determined by car dealers
    2. B.
      location is an important factor in pricing
    3. C.
      the quality of service matters most
    4. D.
      dealing strategy should be flexible
  3. 3.

    The gas prices of a station always change partly because _________

    1. A.
      a gas station always wants to charge more
    2. B.
      the gasoline is in great demand
    3. C.
      the cost of the gas the station buys varies daily
    4. D.
      gas is in greater need on Monday
  4. 4.

    According to the passage, branded stations _________

    1. A.
      spend less money on their gasoline
    2. B.
      have more staff than independent stations
    3. C.
      charge less for high quality oil
    4. D.
      offer a steady oil supply

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We couldn’t forget the historic moment on Oct.11, 2012, when the first Chinese Nobel laureate, Mo Yan, won the 2012 Nobel Prize for Literature. Minutes after the award was announced, millions of Chinese expressed pleasure and pride for Mo Yan on the Internet. So a Chinese getting the Nobel Prize for literature did really increase the national pride.
On Dec.11 (Monday) in Sweden Mo was given the Nobel diploma, medal and a document confirming the prize amount. In his speech at the ceremony, Mo said receiving the prize felt like a fairy tale, but of course it was true and that literature was useless compared with science. Mo's award filled the blank left by Chinese literature in the world literary history. Meanwhile, Monday's Nobel awards ceremony set off another buying rush on Mo's works among Chinese readers

  1. 1.

    Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize for______.

    1. A.
      history
    2. B.
      Literature
    3. C.
      peace
    4. D.
      physics
  2. 2.

    Which of the following words can best describe our Chinese feeling when hearing the news?

    1. A.
      Calm
    2. B.
      Relaxed
    3. C.
      Proud
    4. D.
      indifferent
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “laureate” in Paragraph 1 most probably means______.

    1. A.
      loser
    2. B.
      winner
    3. C.
      fan
    4. D.
      superstar
  4. 4.

    Which of the following statements is NOT true?

    1. A.
      It was hard for Mo Yan to believe he was awarded the prize
    2. B.
      Mo Yan thinks Literature is useless
    3. C.
      Mo Yan was given the Nobel Prize, medal and a document
    4. D.
      Mo Yan’s works were more popular after his receiving the prize

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What kind of pets do people have in your country? Dogs? Cats? How about a duck, hippo(河马) or lion? Here are two cases of animal owners with unusual pets.
Barrie Hayman has a pet duck called Star. Barrie adopted(领养) him after his brothers and sisters stayed away from him at birth. Barrie, a duck breeder, realized the little duck needed special attention. So he began taking Star with him everywhere he went. “I would put him in my pocket while I did my shopping,” said Barrie. Now, at five months, Star is too big for Barrie’s pocket, but the two are still inseparable. They watch sports, together and even share a drink together. Barrie said, “He is a fantastic duck. I’ve never known any like him.” Star even has his own Facebook page, with more than 2,000 Face book friends.
Then there is the case of Tonie and Shirley Joubert in South Africa. They live with their hippo, Jessica. Tonie saved Jessica from floodwaters when she was only a day old. Jessica lives outside their riverside house, but she knows how to open the kitchen door, and often goes there for a snack. Tonie recently said, “I don’t know whether Jessica sees me as a hippo or whether she sees herself as a human.” Shirley is more certain, “Jessica sees herself as our child and I see Jessica as my daughter. I can’t imagine my life without Jessica.” Jessica is free to leave, and often visits wild hippos that live nearby. But she always returns home at night. Jessica’s website notes that she has three hippo boyfriends, but one in particular,Fred, is her favorite. They often go grazing(吃青草) together and Fred has recently moved onto the Joubert’s house as well

  1. 1.

    What’s the main idea of the passage?

    1. A.
      Some websites are set up to protect pets
    2. B.
      Some unusual pets are adopted by people
    3. C.
      People should take good care of their pets
    4. D.
      Pets sometimes can be very interesting
  2. 2.

    What does the underlined word “inseparable” in Paragraph 2 mean?

    1. A.
      Always together
    2. B.
      Always separated
    3. C.
      Always friendly
    4. D.
      Always healthy
  3. 3.

    Barrie took Star everywhere he went because______

    1. A.
      he had never seen a duck like Star
    2. B.
      he set up a Facebook page for Star
    3. C.
      he wanted care more about Star
    4. D.
      he needed Star to drink with him
  4. 4.

    We can learn from the passage that Jessica ______

    1. A.
      came to Joubert’s home when she was 5 months old
    2. B.
      loves eating in the Joubert’s kitchen
    3. C.
      doesn’t see herself as a human being
    4. D.
      has more than three boyfriends

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Many American youngsters earn their own allowance(零花钱)by doing temporary jobs for their neighbors. Babysitting is one of the common of these jobs. Most couples do not have maids or relatives living with them, and they need to have someone watch the children if they want to go out.
Another way is by mowing lawn in summer and clearing snow from sidewalks and driveways in winter. Many people mow their own lawns,but often people prefer to give the job to a neighbor’s child. In winter, snow clearing from streets and highways is the government’s responsibility. Homeowners or tenants, however, must clear sidewalks and driveways. Since clearing snow is very tiring, many people prefer to hire teenagers for this job rather than do it themselves.
Besides, many American teenagers usually work two to three hours after school and all day on Saturday or Sunday at the local supermarket. They work as cashiers or stockroom clerks. Or they help customers carry things to their cars. Other favorite jobs are waiting on tables in restaurants or working part-time at stores or gas stations.
By earning their own allowance,teenagers acquire a feeling of independence and a sense of responsibility which prepares them for a productive life in society

  1. 1.

    What does “babysitting” mean in the first paragraph?

    1. A.
      Watching a baby when its parents are out
    2. B.
      Working as a maid
    3. C.
      Sitting with a baby
    4. D.
      Selling something
  2. 2.

    How do American youngsters earn their allowance? Which one is NOT one of the ways?

    1. A.
      By mowing lawn in summer
    2. B.
      By clearing snow from sidewalks and driveways in winter
    3. C.
      By working two to three hours after school and all day on Saturday or Sunday
    4. D.
      By doing some housework for the family
  3. 3.

    When it comes to clearing snow,what do many people like to do?

    1. A.
      Hire teenagers for this job rather than do it themselves
    2. B.
      They do it themselves
    3. C.
      They hire their own children to do so
    4. D.
      They don’t clean it at all
  4. 4.

    What is the advantage of youngsters earning allowance?

    1. A.
      They acquire a feeling of independence
    2. B.
      They acquire a sense of responsibility
    3. C.
      The actions prepare them for a productive life in society
    4. D.
      All of the above
  5. 5.

    Who will clear the snow on the streets?

    1. A.
      The inhabitants
    2. B.
      The neighbors
    3. C.
      The government
    4. D.
      The police

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Most people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact, it is quite normal. For some people, though, loneliness can last for years. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness.
The first kind of loneliness is temporary. This is the most common type. It usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention. The second kind, situation-for example, family problem, the death of a loved one, or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical problems, such as headaches and sleeplessness, it usually does not last for more than a year.
The third kind of loneliness is the most severe. Unlike the second type, chronic (the opposite of “temporary”) usually lasts more than two years and has no specific cause. People who experience habitual loneliness have problems socializing and becoming close to others. Unfortunately, many chronically lonely people think there is little or nothing they can do to improve their condition.
Psychologists agree that one important factor in loneliness is a person’s social contacts, for example, friends, family members, co-workers, etc. we depend on various people for different reasons. For instance, our families give us emotional support, our parents and teachers give us guidance, and our friends share similar interests and activities. However, psychologists have found that, though lonely people may have many social contacts, they sometimes feel they should have more. They question their popularity.
Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually lonely people for two reasons: they are unhappy and unable to socialize and there is a connection between chronic loneliness and serious illness such as heart disease, while temporary and situational loneliness can be a sad, and sometimes dangerous condition

  1. 1.

    How would you treat temporary loneliness according to the passage?

    1. A.
      Talk to friends
    2. B.
      Just ignore it
    3. C.
      Go to see a doctor
    4. D.
      Ask your teachers for guidance
  2. 2.

    “It” in the last sentence of the second paragraph refers to______.

    1. A.
      temporary loneliness
    2. B.
      situational loneliness
    3. C.
      a new place
    4. D.
      sleeplessness
  3. 3.

    Why do psychologists want to help chronically lonely people?

    1. A.
      Chronic loneliness can cause family problems
    2. B.
      Chronic loneliness can cause serious illness
    3. C.
      Chronic loneliness can not be overcome
    4. D.
      Chronic loneliness is incurable
  4. 4.

    What is the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      Three kinds of loneliness
    2. B.
      Loneliness and disease
    3. C.
      Loneliness and social contacts
    4. D.
      Chronic loneliness

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RESUME(履历)
DOUGLAS V. FERNETTI
Address: 636 Rugar Street  Joliet, Illinois  60451
Date of Birth: June 5, 1960
Height: 6'                  Weight: 195 lbs.     Health: Excellent
Phone: 309 876 –0012      Married: Helen       Son: Jim (2)
EXPERIENCE
1978 to 1983:  Joliet Bridge Company, Joliet, Illinois.
Began as an learner and became accomplished journey-man pattern maker.
1983 to Present: Joliet Bridge Company, Joliet, Illinois.
Promoted to Forman, Pattern Division. Responsibilities include the supervision of fourteen personnel, maintaining work schedules and making assignments, maintaining stock inventories, and supervising two learners.
PERSONAL ACTIVITIES
From 1979 to 1983 attended evening school in order to complete high school education. Received H.S. Diploma from the State University of Illinois in 1983. Since 1983 have attended evening classes at Joliet Community College. Have completed eighteen semester hours credit with nine hours in personnel management. Other activities include regular church attendance, member of ELKS, and help with Little League.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Although I have been very happy at Joliet Bridge and have had excellent opportunity, it is necessary that I move my family due to my son's allergies (过敏症). In this respect, desire a position in the Southwest United States. Am willing to consider a position as a pattern maker, tool and die maker, or as a supervisor. My major attributes are my reliability and loyalty to my company and my ability to work with others.
REFERENCES
References are available upon request.

  1. 1.

    What does Douglas do at present in Joliet Bridge Company?

    1. A.
      Pattern maker
    2. B.
      Leader of Pattern Division
    3. C.
      Member of ELKS
    4. D.
      Learner
  2. 2.

    What was Douglas doing in 1982?

    1. A.
      Working in Joliet Bridge Company
    2. B.
      Studying at Joliet Community College
    3. C.
      Helping with Little League
    4. D.
      A, B and C
  3. 3.

    Why does Douglas want to leave Joliet Bridge Company?

    1. A.
      Because he is not satisfied with his present job
    2. B.
      Because he has not been successful in the company
    3. C.
      Because he does not get along well with his colleagues
    4. D.
      Because his son is not used to the weather in Illinois
  4. 4.

    If you want to know the age of Douglas' son, what can you do?

    1. A.
      Write to 636 Rugar Street
    2. B.
      Telephone 309 876-0012
    3. C.
      Ask his wife Helen
    4. D.
      Find it in the resume

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You may know your mother, but how well do you really know Mother’s Day? Cards, flowers, sales, TV specials, and a day off for someone who really deserves it —those are what probably come to mind for many people when they think of Mother’s Day. But there’s more about the story.
The earliest Mother’s Day celebrations were held during spring in Ancient Greece. The celebrations honored Rhea, the Mother of the gods. During the 1600s, England celebrated a day called Mothering Sunday. On this day even servants (仆人) were given the day off to spend with their families. A mothering cake was even served with the family meal.
In the U.S., Mother’s Day began in 1872 when Julia Ward Howe, who wrote the words of the famous song The Battle Hymn of the Republic, suggested it as a day devoted to peace. But it didn’t really become popular until 1907 when Anna Jarvis started a campaign (运动) to honor her own mother. She believed that mothers could help people get over the pain they experienced during the Civil War. The U.S. isn’t alone in devoting a day to its mothers. Many other countries including Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, Japan, and Belgium also celebrate their Mother’s Day in May. Other countries honor their mothers at different times of the year.
Learning more about Mother’s Day and celebrating Mother’s Day is important, but probably not as important as understanding what your own mother, or grandmother, or aunt has really done for you. And that should certainly be appreciated more than one day in a year

  1. 1.

    What is the passage mainly about?

    1. A.
      The reason why people celebrate Mother’s Day
    2. B.
      How people honor mothers
    3. C.
      The history of Mother’s Day
    4. D.
      Mother’s Day in different countries
  2. 2.

    Where was the earliest Mother’s Day celebrated?

    1. A.
      In Ancient Greece
    2. B.
      In the U.S
    3. C.
      In England
    4. D.
      In Italy
  3. 3.

    According to the third paragraph, we know that _____

    1. A.
      Julia Ward Howe composed a song about Mother’s Day
    2. B.
      American people started to celebrate Mother’s Day in 1907
    3. C.
      Anna Jarvis attached great importance to mothers
    4. D.
      Mother’s Day celebrations are held in different times in the U.S. every year
  4. 4.

    The last paragraph tells us that ______

    1. A.
      all the people should celebrate Mother’s Day
    2. B.
      only mothers are honored on Mother’s Day
    3. C.
      understanding mothers’work is more important than just celebrating Mother’s Day
    4. D.
      people should make every day a Mother’s Day

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“I’ve changed my mind.I wanted to have a telescope, but now I want my dad back.” Lucien Lawrence’s letter to Father Christmas, written after his father had been knifed to death outside his school gate, must have touched everyone’s heart.Lucien went on to say that without his father he couldn’t see the stars in the sky.When those we love depart from us, we cannot see the stars for a while.
But Lucien, the stars are still there, and one day, when you are older and your tears have gone, you will see them again.And, in a strange way, I expect that you will find your father there too, either in your mind or heart.I find that my parents, who died years ago, still linger (留连) in many of my dreams and that I think of them perhaps more than I ever did when they were alive.I still live to please them and I’m still surprised by their reactions.I remember that when I became a professor, I was so proud, or rather so pleased with myself that I couldn’t wait to cable my parents.The reply was a long time in coming, but when it did, all my mother said was “I hope this means that now you will have more time for the children!” I haven’t forgotten.The values of my parents still live on.
It makes me pause and think about how I will live on in the hearts and minds of my children and of those for whom I care.Would I have been as ready as Philip Lawrence has been to face the aggressors(入侵者), and to lay down my life for those in my care? How many people would want me back for Christmas? It’s a serious thought, which gives me pause.
I pray silently, sometimes, in the dead of night, that ancient cry of a poet “Deliver my soul from the sword and my darling from the power of the God.” Yet I know death comes to us all, and sometimes comes suddenly.We must therefore plan to live together, but live as if we will die tomorrow.We live on, I’m sure, in the lives of those we loved, and therefore we ought to have a care for what they will remember and what they will treasure.If more parents knew this in their hearts to be true, there might be fewer knives on our streets today.

  1. 1.

    According to the whole text we can see that the first paragraph ________

    1. A.
      puts forward the subject of the text
    2. B.
      shows the author’s pity on the kid
    3. C.
      serves as an introduction to the discussion
    4. D.
      makes a clear statement of the author’s views
  2. 2.

    In the second paragraph the author mainly wants to explain to us ________

    1. A.
      how much he misses his parents now
    2. B.
      why his parents often appear in his dream
    3. C.
      when Lucien will get over all his sadness
    4. D.
      how proud he was when he succeeded in life
  3. 3.

    In the author’s opinion, the value of a person’s life is ________

    1. A.
      to leave a precious memory to the people related
    2. B.
      to have a high sense of duty to the whole society
    3. C.
      to care what others will remember and treasure
    4. D.
      to share happiness and sadness with his family
  4. 4.

    What does the writer mean by the sentence taken from an old poem?

    1. A.
      Call on criminals and murderers to lay down their guns
    2. B.
      Advise parents to stay with their children safely at home
    3. C.
      Spend every day meaningfully in memory of death
    4. D.
      Try to keep violence and murder far away from society

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