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Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or sleep restfully. It is a problem to nearly everyone at some time. A person may be awake for an hour in the middle of the night and then, next morning, feel that he hardly sleep all night. Normally, worry about not getting enough sleep is the worst aspect of most insomnia. If insomnia happens again and again, however, it is important to find its causes and try to correct them, with the help of a doctor if necessary.

       Any of a large number of simple factors may make it difficult for someone to fall asleep or remain asleep. His mattress (床垫) may be too soft or too hard. If there are too many blankets on a hot night, he may be too warm; if the bedclothes are too light he may feel cold during the night. If it is not dark enough, or too noisy, this may cause difficulty in sleeping. Eating shortly before going to bed also be responsible for insomnia. Stimulating drinks, such as tea or coffee, can also keep people awake.

       Inability to fall asleep is sometimes a symptom(症状) of emotional or mental disorders. Insomnia may also be caused by pain and, very rarely, it can be a symptom of a physical disease.

       The cause of insomnia may be easy to correct. The sufferer should check the mattress, bedclothes and bedroom temperature, and make any necessary changes. An eye mask keeps out the light and ear-plugs shut out sound. He should relax for an hour or two before bedtime, perhaps by reading a book; watching TV or taking a warm bath. If he wakes during the night he should try turning on the light and reading for a while. Taking warm milk and a biscuit or two may be helpful. Above all, he should try not to worry about sleeplessness when someone is tired enough he nearly always falls asleep.

       If necessary, a doctor may prescribe (开处方) tranquillizers (镇静剂) or sleeping pills. Take only the dosage he prescribes; any more is dangerous.

1.According to the writer, insomnia is _________.

       A.a rare problem                        B.a sign of illness

       C.a common complaint                   D.a modern disease

2.People who have difficulty sleeping should sleep in_________.

       A.a light room                          B.a dark room

       C.a cold room                          D.a warm room

3.Insomnia needn’t be taken seriously because__________.

       A.people can catch on sleep during the day 

       B.many people sleep far too much

       C.it can easily be cured by doctors

       D.it is cured naturally by tiredness

4.The main cure for insomnia is_________.

       A.not to read too much at night                B.not to eat too much for supper

       C.not to watch too much television        D.not to get too anxious about sleeping

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  On arriving at the local shopping center, I noticed a small sign taped to the first pole.Why would someone place that sign so   1  ?

  I looked closer.“Ah, a house for sale.A good way to grab your   2  ,”I said to myself.

  “I don't think so,”a clerk was standing by me.“That little   3   and her mom are doing it.”

  With   4  , I approached them.“Excuse me.Why are you   5   the house for sale signs so close the ground?”I asked.

  The woman smiled,“We're not selling the   6  .Look closer.”

  I stooped down(俯身)  7   I could finally read the small print.

  “We miss you!”I read out aloud.I looked up and said,“I don't   8   it!You miss the house?”

  “  9   to the left.”said the woman.Oh, I hadn't noticed that there was a picture of a dog on it!

  I said,“Do you   10   the dog?”

  “Yes!Look at the bottom of the sign.”

  “I miss you!Come home!”

  I didn't understand.I must have had that   11   look on my face.

  “My daughter's dog got   12  ,”the woman explained.

  “But most people would   13   a lost sign where people could   14   see it,”I said.

  “I told my daughter that it may be   15   to find her dog, as you can see the store has so many signs posted.So she said that she had a better   16  .She wanted her dog to   17   her,”she said.

  “And hanging them   18   there…”

  “So the dog could see it,”she said.

  “What a great idea!”I said to her.

  I   19   the woman one of my business cards.I had to know this   20  

  One week later my phone rang.The little girl told me her dog came home.Amazing!

(1)

[  ]

A.

high

B.

low

C.

tight

D.

loose

(2)

[  ]

A.

audience

B.

heart

C.

money

D.

attention

(3)

[  ]

A.

dog

B.

clerk

C.

girl

D.

boy

(4)

[  ]

A.

curiosity

B.

difficulty

C.

trouble

D.

joy

(5)

[  ]

A.

building

B.

placing

C.

designing

D.

repairing

(6)

[  ]

A.

house

B.

store

C.

sign

D.

car

(7)

[  ]

A.

before

B.

since

C.

until

D.

when

(8)

[  ]

A.

buy

B.

get

C.

mind

D.

consider

(9)

[  ]

A.

Stand

B.

Turn

C.

Walk

D.

Look

(10)

[  ]

A.

mean

B.

like

C.

hate

D.

draw

(11)

[  ]

A.

disappointed

B.

excited

C.

confused

D.

annoyed

(12)

[  ]

A.

sold

B.

lost

C.

killed

D.

painted

(13)

[  ]

A.

hang

B.

collected

C.

check

D.

keep

(14)

[  ]

A.

still

B.

even

C.

hardly

D.

actually

(15)

[  ]

A.

necessary

B.

important

C.

easy

D.

hard

(16)

[  ]

A.

idea

B.

pet

C.

choice

D.

chance

(17)

[  ]

A.

miss

B.

find

C.

leave

D.

protect

(18)

[  ]

A.

over

B.

along

C.

down

D.

up

(19)

[  ]

A.

sent

B.

delivered

C.

rewarded

D.

handed

(20)

[  ]

A.

happened

B.

ended

C.

continued

D.

changed

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阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

  Ella Fant was a middle-aged lady who lived with her only son John in a small house.She   1   John very much.In her   2   he couldn’t do anything   3  .Every morning she would give him breakfast   4  bed and bring him the papers to   5  .It isn’t really true that he was too   6   to work-in fact he had tried a few   7  .First of all he was a window-cleaner and in his first week he managed to   8  at least six windows.Then he   9   a bus conductor and on his second   10   a passenger stole his bag with all the fare(车费)collected.He   11   lost his job as a postman   12   he sent off all the letters when he should have taken them to people’s houses.It seemed that there was   13   suitable work for him.So he   14   to join the army.Mrs Fant was so  15   about this that she told the news to all her neighbours.“My John is going to be a soldier,” she said.“He is going to be the best soldier there   16   was, I can tell you!”

  Then the great day came  17   he was to march past the palace in the parade(接受检阅的队伍).His proud mother travelled to the city early in the morning to be sure of getting a good   18   in the crowd.

  The parade was full of sound and colour.But when John and his  19   came in sight some of the people watching   20   laughing at the one who couldn’t keep pace with the others as they marched along.

  But Ella Fant, who was filled with happiness, shouted at the top of her voice, “Look at them! They’re all out of step except my John! Isn’t he the best!”

(1)

[  ]

A.

depended on

B.

waited on

C.

trusted

D.

loved

(2)

[  ]

A.

hope

B.

eyes

C.

head

D.

beliefs

(3)

[  ]

A.

wrong

B.

great

C.

good

D.

strange

(4)

[  ]

A.

to

B.

at

C.

in

D.

by

(5)

[  ]

A.

check

B.

read

C.

keep

D.

sign

(6)

[  ]

A.

lazy

B.

young

C.

weak

D.

shy

(7)

[  ]

A.

ones

B.

years

C.

tasks

D.

jobs

(8)

[  ]

A.

rub

B.

drop

C.

break

D.

clean

(9)

[  ]

A.

followed

B.

met

C.

became

D.

found

(10)

[  ]

A.

day

B.

try

C.

route

D.

chance

(11)

[  ]

A.

thus

B.

even

C.

once

D.

only

(12)

[  ]

A.

even if

B.

so that

C.

because

D.

though

(13)

[  ]

A.

some

B.

such

C.

less

D.

no

(14)

[  ]

A.

began

B.

promised

C.

managed

D.

decided

(15)

[  ]

A.

excited

B.

worried

C.

anxious

D.

curious

(16)

[  ]

A.

yet

B.

ever

C.

never

D.

just

(17)

[  ]

A.

where

B.

since

C.

when

D.

till

(18)

[  ]

A.

time

B.

position

C.

experience

D.

impression

(19)

[  ]

A.

neighbours

B.

army officer

C.

mother

D.

fellow soldiers

(20)

[  ]

A.

couldn’t help

B.

shouldn’t burst out

C.

stopped

D.

kept

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阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

  Ella Fant was a middle-aged lady who lived with her only son John in a small house.She   1   John very much.In her   2   he couldn't do anything   3  .Every morning she would give him breakfast   4   bed and bring him the papers to   5   It isn't really true that he was too   6   to work,in fact he had tried a few   7  .First of all he was window-cleaner and in his first week he managed to   8   at least six windows.Then he   9   a bus conductor and on his second   10   a passenger stole his bag with all the fares(车费)collected.He   11   lost his job as a postman   12   he sent off all the letters when he should have taken them to people's houses.It seemed that there was   13   suitable work for him.So he   14   to join the army.Mrs.Fant was so   15   about this that she told the   16   to all her neighbours.“My John is going to be a soldier.”she said.“He is going to be the best soldier there   17   was,I can tell you!”

  Then the great day came   18   he was to march past the palace in the parade(接受检阅的队伍).His   19   mother travelled to the city early in the morning to be sure of getting a good   20   in the crowd.

  The parade was full of sound and colour.But when John and his   21   came in sight some of the people watching   22   laughing at the one who couldn't keep pace with the others as they marched along.

  But Ella Fant,who was filled with   23  ,shouted at the top of her voice:“Look at   24  !They're all out of   25   except my John!Isn't he the best!”

(1)

[  ]

A.

depended on

B.

waited on

C.

trusted

D.

loved

(2)

[  ]

A.

hope

B.

eyes

C.

head

D.

beliefs

(3)

[  ]

A.

wrong

B.

great

C.

good

D.

strange

(4)

[  ]

A.

to

B.

at

C.

in

D.

by

(5)

[  ]

A.

check

B.

read

C.

keep

D.

sign

(6)

[  ]

A.

lazy

B.

young

C.

weak

D.

shy

(7)

[  ]

A.

ones

B.

years

C.

tasks

D.

jobs

(8)

[  ]

A.

rub

B.

drop

C.

break

D.

clean

(9)

[  ]

A.

followed

B.

met

C.

became

D.

found

(10)

[  ]

A.

day

B.

try

C.

route

D.

chance

(11)

[  ]

A.

thus

B.

even

C.

once

D.

only

(12)

[  ]

A.

even if

B.

so that

C.

because

D.

though

(13)

[  ]

A.

some

B.

such

C.

less

D.

no

(14)

[  ]

A.

began

B.

promised

C.

managed

D.

decided

(15)

[  ]

A.

excited

B.

worried

C.

anxious

D.

curious

(16)

[  ]

A.

incident

B.

change

C.

news

D.

matter

(17)

[  ]

A.

yet

B.

ever

C.

never

D.

just

(18)

[  ]

A.

where

B.

since

C.

when

D.

till

(19)

[  ]

A.

proud

B.

kind

C.

strict

D.

lucky

(20)

[  ]

A.

time

B.

position

C.

experience

D.

impression

(21)

[  ]

A.

neighbours

B.

army officer

C.

mother

D.

fellow soldiers

(22)

[  ]

A.

couldn't help

B.

shouldn't burst out

C.

stopped

D.

kept

(23)

[  ]

A.

sadnees

B.

happiness

C.

surprise

D.

regret

(24)

[  ]

A.

them

B.

those

C.

that

D.

him

(25)

[  ]

A.

sight

B.

order

C.

mind

D.

step

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首先,请阅读下面有关购车的五条建议:

5 steps to getting the best price in buying a new car.

Ideally, a dealership should help you find the right vehicle at a fair price. But some dealers place more emphasis on their profit margins than on satisfying their customers.

Read the following situations and match the advice with them.

56. Many dealerships prey on the unprepared. Going into a showroom “cold”--without having gathered key facts and preliminary(初步的) pricing figures--gives the salesperson too much control over the buying process.

57. The dealer invoice price is commonly available on Web sites and in pricing guides. But the invoice price isn't necessarily what the dealer paid. There are often behind-the-scenes bonuses(幕后红利), such as dealer incentives and holdbacks, that give the dealer more profit margin.

58. Salespeople like to mix financing, leasing, and trade-in negotiations together, often asking you to negotiate around a monthly payment figure. This tactic(策略) gives the dealer more latitude to offer you a favorable figure in one area while inflating figures in another.

59. The salesperson may try to sign you up for a higher rate than you could get elsewhere.

60. Dealers often try to sell you extras such as rust proofing, fabric protection, and paint protectant, or push etching your Vehicle Identification Number on windows to deter thieves.

请结合以上情形,与下面的建议进行匹配。

When buying a car, keep your interests front and center--and avoid common pitfalls(缺陷) that can cost you extra money--by following these tips:

A. Don't assume that the sticker price(标价) is the purchase price(买价).

To get the lowest price, go in with a starting price that's based not on the sticker price but on how much the dealer paid for the vehicle.

A reasonable price to start negotiations is either 4 to 8 percent over what the dealer paid or the CR Wholesale Price, depending on the demand for the model.

B. Do your homework.

Thoroughly research your choices. Read a variety of reviews. Check the reliability, safety, fuel economy, and pricing of any models you're considering. And don't wait until the day you plan to buy to test drive the vehicles. If you have a trade-in, know its approximate worth. That will depend on the vehicle's age, condition, mileage, and equipment, as well as where you trade it in.

C. Negotiate one thing at one time.

Make clear that you want the lowest possible mark-up over your starting price. Add that you intend to visit other dealerships selling the same vehicle and will buy from the dealer with the best price.

Only after you've settled on the price should you discuss financing, leasing, or a trade-in, as necessary. Negotiate each item individually. Remember, you're in charge and can leave at any time. Heading for the door can sometimes jump-start a slow-moving negotiation or bring a lower offer.

D. Don't pay for extras you don't need.

Don't accept those unnecessary services and fees. If the items are on the bill of sale, put a line through them. Vehicle bodies are already coated to protect against rust. And CR reliability surveys show that rust is not a major problem with modern cars. You can treat upholstery and apply paint protectant yourself with good off-the-shelf products. You can also do your own VIN etching with a kit that costs about $25.

E. Other costs.

In addition to the vehicle price, you need to consider other costs, including:  Sales tax ; Registration fees ; Insurance premiums

Taxes and registration fees can increase your out-of-pocket cost by as much as 10 percent or more, and driving a car that’s worth more than your current one will cost more to insure. Be sure to check with your insurance agent or get insurance quotes online so you understand what you’re getting into.

F. Arrange financing in advance.

Compare interest rates at several banks, credit unions, and loan organizations before checking the dealer's rates. If pre-approved for a loan, you can keep financial arrangements out of the negotiations. Automakers may offer attractive financing terms, but make sure you qualify for them.

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