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We were driving on the right road when, all of a sudden, a black car pulled out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver stepped on his brake, skidded(打滑), and missed the black car’s back end by just inches! The driver of the black car, who almost caused a major accident, turned his head angrily and started shouting bad words at us.
My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. I mean, my taxi driver was friendly. So, I said, “Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to hospital!” And the following is what my taxi driver told me, which I now call “the law of the Garbage Truck”.
“Many people are like garbage(垃圾) trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump(倾卸)it. And if you let them, they dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don’t take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish him well, and move on. Believe me. You’ll be happier.”
So this is “The Law of the Garbage Truck”. I started thinking: How often do I let “Garbage Trucks” run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets? It was then that I said, “I’m not going to do it any more.”
I began to see “Garbage Trucks”. I see the load they’re carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And like my taxi driver, I don’t make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, and move on.
Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting. Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses. What about you? The mark of a successful person is how quickly he can get back his focus on what’s important.
【小题1】Who acted like a garbage truck in the accident described in the first two paragraphs?
| A．The author. | B．The driver of the black car. | C．The taxi driver. | D．Both drivers. |
| A．the black car was full of garbage |
| B．the driver of the black car didn’t cause any damage to the taxi |
| C．the taxi driver didn’t want his mood ruined |
| D．the driver of the black car was angry and the taxi driver felt a little frightened |
| A．waste materials | B．excitement | C．new products | D．bad mood |
| A．Always be kind and hardworking. |
| B．Try to be good leaders as well as good parents. |
| C．Ignore unpleasantness and stick to(坚持) your tasks. |
| D．Do things quickly so as to be ready for the next. |
Le Trung,33，has spent ￡14,000 creating Aiko，who he describes as“in her 20s”with a 32,23,33 figure，shiny hair and delicate features.
She can speak English and Japanese and is so good at mathematics that she can do Mr.Trung's accounts.
Mr.Trung，from Brampton in Ontario，Canada，said he has never had time to find a real partner，so he designed and created his ideal woman using the latest technology.
The former software programmer has taken out credit cards and loans，sold his car and spent his life savings on perfecting his“fem?bot”．
Now he is desperate to find a corporate sponsor(资助者)to help him complete and perfect Aiko.
He said，“Aiko is what happens when science meets beauty.”
“I want to make her look，feel and act as human as possible so she can be the perfect companion.”
“I talk to her a lot，and hope to improve her knowledge.”
“So far she can understand and speak 13,000 different sentences in English and Japanese，so she's already fairly intelligent.”
“Aiko recognize faces and says hello when any of my family come around to visit.She helps me pick what to have for dinner and knows what drinks I like.”
“She even helps me with directions when we're going somewhere.”
“When I need to do my accounts，Aiko does all the maths.She is very patient and never complains.”
“She doesn't need holidays，food or rest and she will work almost 24?hours a day.She is the perfect woman.”
Mr.Trung has designed Aiko with a touch?sensitive face and body so she reacts in a natural way if she is shown affection or hurt.
He said，“She has all senses except for smell.”
1．Why did Le Trung spend much money creating Aiko?
A．Because he prefers Aiko to a real person.
B．Because he is too busy to find a partner.
C．Because he thinks Aiko is very beautiful.
D．Because he thinks Aiko is worth much money.
2．According to the passage，what is Aiko?
A．Aiko is a female person.
B．Aiko is Mr.Trung's girl friend.
C．Aiko is a robot that looks like a beautiful woman.
D．Aiko is a perfect woman.
3．Aiko can do the following things EXCEPT ________.
A．that she can understand and speak English and Japanese
B．that she can do maths questions very well
C．that she can smell the strange smell
D．that she can help to receive some familiar guests
4．What is the main idea of the passage?
A．The reason for Le Trung creating Aiko.
B．The introduction to a new scientific product－Aiko.
C．Aiko's ability or functions.
D．The process of making Aiko.
It takes courage to stand up at work．Now more and more people are standing up when they are working on something important．Standing up is in fashion．Medical researchers have found that people who stand at work tend to be much healthier than those who sit．But I wasn't just looking for better health — standing would also improve how I work and relax my body．
In recent years, many office supply companies have begun to sell adjustable desks．These so-called "sit / stand" models are equipped with an electric motor that lets them shift from chair height to person height at the push of a button．Unfortunately, sit / stand desks tend to be expensive, hard to find and not very easy to test in person．
I discovered that when I worked standing up, my mind was clearer and new ideas kept coming to me．I suspect that this is because when you're standing, you feel a bit unchained from your desk．If I got stuck on a word or sentence as I wrote it, I found myself shaking my arms, bouncing （跳） on my feet or stepping away from the desk for a bit — things I couldn't do in a chair．Often, standing up seemed to relax my mind enough for me to get over creative barriers．
There's another thing about standing for a long time: I tend to get hungrier than I do when I sit on a chair．That feels like confirmation（证实） of the stand-up advocates’ belief that you burn more calories when you stand than when you sit．For this reason alone, I' m hoping that one day mass-market furniture companies can make many low-priced versions of sit / stand desks．We could all work with a bit more standing up．
【小题1】The author likes standing up while working because __________．
| A．he wants to show that he has a lot of courage |
| B．researchers say standing makes one healthier |
| C．he intends to catch up the fashion trend |
| D．he hopes to improve his work and relax himself |
| A．adjustable desks are mass-produced now |
| B．adjustable desks are easy to operate |
| C．cheaper adjustable desks will soon be available |
| D．adjustable desks can be tried out easily |
| A．Standing up at work is a better choice． |
| B．Standing up at work takes courage． |
| C．Standing up at work burns more calories． |
| D．Standing up at work will replace traditional sitting． |
Beginning college is exciting: new ideas to explore, new challenges to meet and many decisions to make．Your future begins here．
However, you will find college life is different from your previous school environment. Many of us can be easily overwhelmed（压垮）by the details of running a well-balanced life．While some of us may have the know-how, I guess there are more of us who can benefit from learning about the experiences of others who have walked the college halls before you．
The following you may find of use about life on campus．
* Plan well．There are so many new things to do at a new college or university．Give yourself time to make new friends and become familiar with the campus, but don’t forget why you are there．Give some time for social activities and manage your time wisely．
* If you don’t have a “system” for planning your time now（like a day timer, a computer data book）, get one．Most of all, don’t depend on your memory．
* Don’t miss the guidelines．The restrictions, rules and regulations of all kinds can usually be found in your student handbook．Consider them well-balanced food for thought．What dates are important? What pieces of paper need to be handed in? What can/ can’t you do in class? What can/ can’t you do in your student residence? Who has right for what? What do you need to complete to graduate?
* Write the word “STUDY” on the walls of our bedroom and bathroom, and maybe it will help to write it on a piece of paper and stick it on the telephone, TV and the kitchen table．Consider this—you are paying thousands of dollars for your courses. You pay every time you have to repeat or replace a course．
* Build your identity．This is the time for you to decide what to do and what not to do．Take as much time as you need to explore new ideas．Do not be afraid of the beyond．This is learning to make good choices．
【小题1】What is the main purpose of the passage?
| A．To describe the importance of college life． |
| B．To explain why college life is exciting． |
| C．To offer advice on college life． |
| D．To persuade you to go to college． |
| A．Because you prepare for your future career and life there．． |
| B．Because you will no longer be afraid of the beyond． |
| C．Because you will have more freedom at college． |
| D．Because professors there will provide you with many new ideas． |
| A．an understanding of how things are going at college |
| B．college halls where rules and regulations are presented |
| C．practical knowledge about how to behave and what to do at college |
| D．an environment completely different from the one you’re used to |
| A．needn’t learn from those who went to college before them |
| B．should know what they have fought for on campus |
| C．spend as much time as possible on social activities |
| D．are supposed to repeat or replace at least one course |
Beginning college is exciting: new ideas to explore，new challenges to be met and many decisions to be made. Your future begins here.
However，you will find college life is different from your previous school environment. Many of us can be easily overwhelmed by the details of running a wellbalanced life. While some of us may have the knowhow，I guess there are more of us who can benefit from learning about the experiences of others who have walked the college halls before you.
The following you may find of use about life on campus.
● Plan well. There are so many new things to do at a new college or university. Give yourself time to make new friends and become familiar with the campus，but don’t forget why you are there. Give some time for social activities and manage your time wisely.
● If you don’t have a “system” for planning your time now (like a day timer，a computer date book)，get one. Most of all，don’t depend on your memory.
● Don’t miss the guidelines. The restrictions，rules and regulations of all kinds can usually be found in your student’s handbook. Consider them wellbalanced food for thought. What dates are important? What pieces of paper need to be handed in? What can/ can’t you do in your student residence(住处)? Who has the right for what? What do you need to complete to graduate?
●Write the word “STUDY” on the walls of our bedroom and bathroom，and maybe it will help to write it on a piece of paper and stick it on the telephone，TV and the kitchen table. Consider this—you are paying thousands of dollars for your courses. You pay every time you have to repeat or replace a course.
● Build your identity. This is the time for you to decide what to do and what not to do. Take as much time as you need to explore new ideas. Do not be afraid of the beyond. This is learning to make good choices.
66．What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.To offer advice on college life. B.To explain why college life is exciting.
C.To describe the importance of college life. D.To persuade you to go to college.
67．According to the passage，why is it exciting to begin college life?
A. Because you will have more freedom at college.
B. Because you will no longer be afraid of the beyond.
C. Because you prepare for your future career and life there.
D. Because professors there will provide you with many new ideas.
68．The underlined word “knowhow” refers to ________.
A. an understanding of how things are going at college
B. practical knowledge about how to behave and what to do at college
C. college halls where rules and regulations are presented
D. an environment completely different from the one you’re used to
69．According to the passage，college students ________.
A. needn’t learn from those who went to college before them
B. spend as much time as possible on social activities
C. should know what they have fought for on campus
D. are supposed to repeat or replace at least one course
70．According to the passage，all the following statements are true EXCEPT ________.
A. at college you should take an active part in social activities
B. the author advises you to get a computer data book
C. you are reminded of study by making a sign everywhere
D. you are given a suggestion that you make an identity card first
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