The world is filled with smart, talented, educated and gifted people. We meet them every day. A few days ago, my car was not running well. I pulled it into a garage and the young mechanic had it fixed in just a few minutes. He knew what was wrong by simply listening to the engine. I was amazed. The sad truth is, great talent is not enough.

 I am constantly shocked at how little talented people earn. I heard the other day that less than 5 percent of Americans earn more than $100, 000 a year. A business consultant who specializes in the medical trade was telling me how many doctors and dentists struggle financially. It was this business consultant who gave me the phrase, “They are one skill away from great wealth.”

 There is an old saying that goes, “Job means‘ just over broke (破产)' ”. And unfortunately, I would say that the saying applies to millions of people. Because school does not think financial intelligence is intelligence, most workers“ live within their means”. They work and they pay the bills. Instead I recommend to young people to seek work for what they will learn, more than what they will earn.

 When I ask the classes I teach, “How many of you can cook a better hamburger than McDonald's?” almost all the students raise their hands. I then ask, “So if most of you can cook a better hamburger, how come McDonald's makes more money than you?” The answer is obvious: McDonald's is excellent at business systems. The reason so many talented people are poor is because they focus on bui1ding a better hamburger and know little or nothing about business systems. The world is filled with talented poor people. They focus on perfecting their skills at building a better hamburger rather than the skills of selling and delivering the hamburger.

7l. The author mentions the mechanic in the first paragraph to show that      .

A. he is just one of the talented people      B. he is ready to help others

C. he has a sharp sense of hearing                   D. he knows little about car repairing

72. The underlined part in the third paragraph can be best replaced by       .

A. spend more than they can afford               B. do in their own way

C. live in their own circle                D. live within what they earn

73. Why do talented people earn so little according to the author?

A. They don't work hard enough.           B. They lack financial intelligence.

C. They don't make full use of their talents.   D. They have no specialized skills.

74. The success of McDonald's lies in its       .

A. skills at making hamburgers.           B. good business systems

C. talented workers                            D. excellent service

75.The main purpose of the author is to tell us       .

A. how young people can find a satisfactory job

B. what schools should teach students

C. why so many talented people are poor

D. how McDonald's makes much money

The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world．But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing．   
October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar．Universities have something called Freshers’ Week for their newcomers．It’s a great opportunity to make new friends，join lots of clubs and settle into university life．
However，having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind，you can feel nervous when meeting lots of strangers in big halls. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?
Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot．So just take it all in slowly．Don’t rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.
Here are some top tips from past students on how to survive Freshers’ week:
·Learn rules．Make sure you know British social etiquette (礼节)．Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.
·Be kind．Sometimes cups of tea or even pieces of French fries can give you a good start in making friends.
·Be sociable．The more active you are, the more 1ikely you’ll meet new people than if you’re someone who is shy and never leaves his room.
·Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you’re in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly.
So with a bit of clever planning and motivation，Freshers’ Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you’ll be passing on your experience to the next year’s recruits.
【小题1】. . Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage?   

A．October is generally the busiest month for universities

B．It’s a good idea to put a doorstop in your suitcase

C．A bit of planning can make Freshers’ Week easier

D．The first week of your every year at university is called Freshers’ Week

【小题2】. . The underlined word “recruits” in the last paragraph refers to         .

A．courses	B．freshers
C．neighbors	D．challenges

【小题3】. We can infer from Paragraph 4 that           .

A．the newcomers usually miss the days at home

B．most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities

C．many freshers are worried about how to fit university 1ife

D．all the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs

【小题4】.  Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy?

A．To pass the busy university life

B．To help make friends with other freshers

C．To show yourself drinker as others

D．To pass the time in a happy way

【小题5】. ．The main purpose of the passage is to        .

A．tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities

B．introduce something about higher education system of the UK

C．discuss something about the Freshers’ Week in the UK

D．advise the freshmen how to behave well in the beginning

The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world．But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing．   

October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar．Universities have something called Freshers’ Week for their newcomers．It’s a great opportunity to make new friends，join lots of clubs and settle into university life．

However，having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind，you can feel nervous when meeting lots of strangers in big halls. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?

   Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot．So just take it all in slowly．Don’t rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.

   Here are some top tips from past students on how to survive Freshers’ week:

·Learn rules．Make sure you know British social etiquette (礼节)．Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.

·Be kind．Sometimes cups of tea or even pieces of French fries can give you a good start in making friends.

·Be sociable．The more active you are, the more 1ikely you’ll meet new people than if you’re someone who is shy and never leaves his room.

·Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you’re in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly.

    So with a bit of clever planning and motivation，Freshers’ Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you’ll be passing on your experience to the next year’s recruits.

1..  . Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage?   

 A. October is generally the busiest month for universities

    B. It’s a good idea to put a doorstop in your suitcase

    C. A bit of planning can make Freshers’ Week easier

    D. The first week of your every year at university is called Freshers’ Week

2..  . The underlined word “recruits” in the last paragraph refers to          .

    A. courses               B. freshers   

    C. neighbors             D. challenges

3..  We can infer from Paragraph 4 that            .

    A. the newcomers usually miss the days at home

    B. most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities

    C. many freshers are worried about how to fit university 1ife

    D. all the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs   

4..   Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy?

    A. To pass the busy university life

    B. To help make friends with other freshers

    C. To show yourself drinker as others

    D. To pass the time in a happy way   

5..  ．The main purpose of the passage is to         .

    A. tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities

    B. introduce something about higher education system of the UK

    C. discuss something about the Freshers’ Week in the UK

D. advise the freshmen how to behave well in the beginning

 

The UK has a well-­respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing.
October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar. Universities have something called Freshers’ Week for their newcomers. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life．
However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect（前景）of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-­wracking（令人头痛的）. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?
Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don’t rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.
Here is some top advice from past students on how to survive Freshers’ Week：
●Learn rules. Make sure you know British social etiquette（礼节）. Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.
●Be kind. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends.
●Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely you’ll be to meet new people than those who never leave their room.
●Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you’re in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly.
So with a bit of clever planning and effort, Freshers’ Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you’ll be passing on your experience to next year’s new recruits．
【小题1】Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage？

A．October is generally the busiest month for universities．

B．It’s a good idea to have a doorstop.

C．A bit of planning can make Freshers’ Week easier.

D．The first week of your every year at university is called Freshers’ Week．

【小题2】The underlined word “recruits” in the last paragraph refers to 　　　　．

A．courses

B．freshers

C．neighbors

D．challenges

【小题3】We can infer from the 4th paragraph that 　　　　．

A．the newcomers usually miss the days living at home

B．most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities

C．many freshers are worried about how to fit university life

D．all the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs

【小题4】Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy？

A．To pass the busy university life．

B．To help make friends with other freshers．

C．To show yourself a drinker as others．

D．To pass the time in a happy way．

【小题5】The main purpose of the passage is to 　　　　．

A．tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities

B．introduce something about higher education system of the UK

C．discuss something about the Freshers’ Week in the UK

D．advise the freshmen how to behave well in the beginning