1. The Dream It is everyone’s dream to work at home or not work at all. You can plan your own hours and work when you want to. There is no more rush hour and no hours that people waste when they get to and from a job every day.

2. The Fact The fact is that this dream can be attained. You can stay at home, work when you want to and make money when you need to. There are plenty of chances for you to make money at home, just by using your computer and the Internet.

3. Start Today!  Educate yourself, look closely into all the chances and decide on what works best for you. It will not happen during one night, but you can make the decision today and start to make it happen today.

4. How Could You Do It? Do you have a blog ( 博客) or a personal website like millions of other people? Are you using it to make money? Most of these blogs and website owners are not. But you can do that!

5. _________When you have your computer and the Internet working for you, your businesses will be working for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will make money while you sleep, travel or do whatever you want to do all day long.

6. Get Going! There are many ways you can make money with your computer. And you can begin your stay-at-home businesses with just a little money. What are you waiting for?

1.In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read this passage?

A．Sports.

B．News.

C．Culture.

D．Business.

2.What does the underlined word “attained”in Point 2 mean?

A．Broken.

B．Realized.

C．Lost.

D．Destroyed ( 毁坏 ).

3.What’s the best title for Point 5?

A．Sleep 24 Hours a Day.	B．Make Money Every moment.
C．Play All Day Long.	D．Travel Around the World .

4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A．People need a lot of money to start a stay-at-home business.

B．People can even use their blogs to make money.

C．People can plan their own time when they work at home.

D．People can make the best decision and start to make it happy today.

5.How is the passage organized（组织）?

A．By using famous people’s words.

B．By giving reasons only.

C．By showing a topic （话题）and giving reasons for it.

D．By telling old stories.

 

 

完形填空：阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)

Good advice is like medicine for the soul. What kind of   36  have you recently received? Who do you go to get advice? Do you have a mentor（顾问）? A mentor is a   37  adviser.

Parents, teachers and friends are often great    38  . Sports figures, public officials, and nationally known figures can also be good   39   of mentors, but a person with whom you have a personal relationship will most likely be able to  40  you the best advice.

Mentors teach things that seem to be   41   sense. Proverbs are wise old sayings that are common in every language and   42   , and can sometimes be   43  for a non-native to understand. For example, all    44   glitters（闪烁）is not gold（some things are not as     45  as they appear ）.

Advice columns（栏目） 46   newspapers and magazines are another way to  47   advice.  

Talk shows on radio and television are also very popular. Americans and Canadians love to      48   themselves. Many people are not   49   to ask for help or   50  about  a problem in order to receive advice. People generally will  51    their own experience to   52   their friends. Overcoming a difficult situation is  53  respected in North America. People love to offer motivational （激发性的）   54   and encouragement. One proverb, a friend in need is a friend indeed, shares the concept that a true friend will help you out when you are in    55   .

36. A. success          B. measure         C. position         D. advice

37. A. devoted                 B. united                   C. trusted                 D. expected

38. A. interviewers          B. mentors               C. followers              D. competitors

39. A. examples               B. mentors               C. manners         D. services

40. A. consider         B. exchange       C. get               D. offer

41. A. present                   B. attractive        C. common        D. especial

42. A. experience     B. difference       C. culture           D. behavior

43. A. simple            B. difficult          C. natural            D. brief

44. A. that              B. which        C. what              D. who

45. A. different        B. same           C. exciting            D. valuable

46. A. in         B. on          C. at              D. upon

47. A. reduce           B. add                        C. keep                      D. get

48. A. enjoy              B. teacher           C. express           D. defeat

49. A. brave             B. afraid              C. honest            D. lucky

50. A. talk                 B bring                       C. care                D. look

51. A. remind           B. suggest                C. advise                    D. share

52. A. lead to                   B. set free                C. help out                 D. look out

53. A. originally      B. highly                    C. equally                   D. closely

54. A. stories       B. sadness            C. movement            D. adventure

55. A. happiness      B. trouble           C. excitement             D. nature

 

Do you love holidays but hate the increase（增长的） weight that follows? You are not alone.

Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with these delicious foods.

With proper planning, though, it is possible to con­trol your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don’t have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you. 

Do not miss meals. Before you leave home for a feast (宴会), have a small, low-fat snack(小吃). This may help to keep you from getting too excited before de­licious foods.

Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough.

Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them.

Choose lean meat (瘦肉). Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.

If you have a sweet tooth, try mints (薄荷) and fruits. They don’t have fat content as cream and chocolate.

Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess (过多的) calories.

1.Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may______.

A．bring weight problems

B．bring you much trouble in your life

C．make you worried about your foods

D．make you hate delicious foods

2.In order to really enjoy your holidays without putting on weight, you’d better ___.

A．drink much water and have vegetables only

B．not eat much food in high fat

C．not accept invitations to feasts

D．turn away from delicious foods

3.According to the passage, ___ is a necessary part to stop you from putting on weight.

A．vegetables        B．water             C．calories of energy   D．physical exercise

4.Many people can’t help putting on weight after the holidays because they ___.

A．can’t control themselves

B．go to too many feasts

C．enjoy delicious foods

D．can’t help turning away from the foods

 

 Everyone worries. But how do you deal with your worries? Whether your worries are big or small, you can take these three steps to deal with your worries:

1. Try to find out what you're worried about

Sometimes, you will know what you're worried about. Other times ,you might not. Try to find it out first; if you can't, you can ask for help.

2. Think of ways to make it better

There is always something you can do to help you feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no fun and it won't solve your problem.111

Grades at school are often top worries for kids. If you're worried about grades, ask yourself these questions:

★ Why are grades important? What do grades mean to me?

★ How do I get ready for class? Do I go over my notes even when there isn't a test?

★Do I have a good place to do my homework?

★ Have I tried different ways of studying?

If your worry is about a fight you had with a friend, you might write down all the things you could do: write a note to him or her, invite him or her to a basketball game, say sorry to him or her, etc. Once you have a list of things you could do, you can choose the one that gets your friend back.

3. Ask for help

When you're worried, it can help to find someone to talk to. You can ask your parents, friends, or teachers for help.

1. How many steps of dealing with your worries are mentioned in the passage?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Seven.

2.When you don't know what you're worried about,_________

A．you don't need to think of ways

B．you can't ask for help

C．you should try to find it out.

D．you can sit there worrying

3.If you're worried about grades, you can ask yourself these questions except “_____” 

A．Why don't my friends like me?

B．What do grades mean to me?

C．How do I get ready for class?

D．Why are grades important?

4.According to the passage, what will you do if you have a fight with your friend?

A．Make a new friend.

B．Don't talk to him or her any more.

C．Have another fight with him or her.

D．Invite him or her to a basketball game.

5.The passage mainly tells us __________.

A．who is often worried

B．when people are worried

C．how to deal with our worries

D．what kind of worries people have

 

Bicycle Safety

Operation Always ride your bike in a safe, controlled manner on campus(校园). Obey rules and regulations. Watch out for walkers and other bicyclists, and always use your lights in dark conditions.

Theft Prevention

Always securely lock your bicycle to a bicycle rack---even if you are only away for a minute. Register your bike with the University Department of Public Safety. It’s fast, easy, and free. Registration permanently records your serial number, which is useful in the possible recovery of the bike stolen.

Equipment

Brakes   

Make sure that they are in good working order and adjusted properly.

Helmet   

A necessity, make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fit properly.

Lights   

Always have a front headlight---visible at least 500 feet in front of the bike. A taillight is a good idea.

Rules of the Road

Riding on Campus   

As a bicycle rider, you have a responsibility to ride only on streets and posted bicycle paths. Riding on sidewalks or other walkways can lead to a fine. The speed limit for bicycles on campus is 15mph, unless otherwise posted. Always give the right of ways to walkers. If you are involved in an accident, you are required to offer appropriate aid, call the Department of Public Safety and remain at the scene until the officer lets you go.

Bicycle Parking 

Only park in areas reserved for bikes. Trees, handrails, hallways, and sign posts are not for bicycle parking, and parking in such posts can result in a fine.

If Things Go Wrong

If you break the rules, you will be fined. Besides violating rules while riding bicycles on campus, you could be fined for:

No bicycle registration---------------------------------------------------$25

Bicycle parking banned--------------------------------------------------$30

Blocking path with bicycle ---------------------------------------------$40

Violation of bicycle equipment requirement -------------------------$35

1.Registration of your bicycle may help you _____________.

  A. find your stolen bicycle               B. get your serial number

  C. receive free repair services           D. settle conflicts with walkers

2.When you ride a bicycle on the campus, ___________.

 A. ride on posted bicycle paths and sidewalks 

 B. cycle at a speed of over 15 mph

 C. put the walkers’ right of way first   

 D. call the police before leaving in a case of accident

3.If you lock your bicycle to a tree on the campus, you could be fined  _ ________.

  A. $25            B. $30              C. $35               D. $40

4.What is the passage mainly about?

  A. A guide for safe bicycling on campus.  

  B. Directions for bicycle tour on campus.

  C. Regulations of bicycle race on campus. 

  D. Rules for riding motor vehicles on campus.