It was the last day of the final examination in a large eastern university. On the steps of one building, a group of engineering seniors gathered, discussing the exam due to begin in a few ___________. On their faces was confidence (自信). This was their last exam — then on to ________ and jobs.
Some talked of jobs they already had; others talked of jobs they ______ get. With the certainty of four years of college, they felt ready and able to take ______ of the world.
The coming exam, they knew, would be a(n) ______ task. The professor had said they could bring _______books or notes they wanted, requesting only that they did not _______ each other, during the test.
____ they entered the classroom. The professor passed out the papers. And smiles _______ on the students’ faces as they noted there were only five essay-type questions.
Three hours had passed ______ the professor began to collect the papers. The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was a frightened expression. Papers in hand, no one spoke as the professor faced the class.
He looked at the ______ faces before him, and then asked, “How many completed all five questions?”_______ a hand was raised.
“How many answered four?” Still no hands.
“Three? Two?” The students moved restlessly in their seats.
“One, then? Certainly somebody finished ______.”But the class remained silent.
The professor put down the papers. “That is exactly what I ______,” he said. “I just want to impress upon you that, ______ you have completed four years of engineering, there are still many things about the _______you don’t know. These questions you couldn’t answer are relatively ______ in everyday practice. ” Then smiling, he added, “You will all ______ this course, but remember — even though you are now college graduates, your education has just ___________.”
The years have ______ the name of this professor, but not the lesson he taught.
1.A. seconds B. minutes C. hours D. days
2.A. marriage B. discussion C. education D. graduation
3.A. would B. must C. have to D. used to
4.A. hold B. control C. care D. place
5.A. interesting B. necessary C. easy D. unusual
6.A. no B. either C. any D. all
7.A. listen to B. look after C. refer to D. talk to
8.A. Nervously B. Joyfully C. Quickly D. Curiously
9.A. appeared B. changed C. froze D. stopped
10.A. then B. that C. before D. after
11.A. pleased B. worried C. surprised D. moved
12.A. Not B. Once C. No D. Even
13.A. all B. none C. one D. it
14.A. wondered B. enjoyed C. hated D. expected
15.A. right now B. as though C. now that D. even though
16.A. exam B. subject C. question D. college
17.A. valuable B. difficult C. common D. strange
18.A. pass B. fail C. take D. start
19.A. begun B. completed C. failed D. succeeded
20.A. selected B. remembered C. strengthened D. weakened
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 1. Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report.2. Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective(选择的) process. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
3.
●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
● Write your notes in your own words.
● 4.
● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.5.
A. Use words, not complete sentences.
B. There are three practical note-taking methods.
C. You must write your notes on separate paper.
D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F. The following methods may work best for you.
G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and
In a research carried out in the UK, it was found that only four out of every five employees were happy at work. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the pay or the love for the work that made people happy. Instead, friendly, supportive colleagues and a good manager have been found to be the primary causes of happiness at work. So how do you develop a sense of joy on the job? Here are some suggestions.
Happiness is a state of mind, so staying happy at work is completely based on a positive attitude towards your job. Focus on the bright side of the work rather than keep talking about what makes you unhappy.
Challenge yourself and take charge of your own growth in your career. Boredom is one of the primary factors that cause people to change jobs. Find new challenges and it’s a great feeling to take control over what you do and see a task through.
Having coworkers you like and enjoy working with is a feature of happiness in the workplace. Talk to people, get to know them and try to get along well with them in the workplace. Meeting new people and getting fresh views can help you to keep yourself interested in your work.
Complete your tasks, no matter how disagreeable or tough they might be. This gives you a sense of achievement and encourages you to work towards your goals in future.
Sitting and staring at your screen all day long isn’t going to help you. Instead, take breaks and go outside for some time. For example, go out for a few minutes to feel the breeze (微风). Eat your lunch outside or work for a few minutes during that hour, which helps you stay happy at work.
1.Which of the following is a main cause of happiness at work?
A. One’s love for the work.
B. Having a good manager.
C. Having many supporters.
D. The pay one gets from work.
2.Why does the author advise us to keep challenging ourselves at work?
A. To do our work more creatively.
B. To learn from new experiences.
C. To avoid feeling bored in the work place.
D. To prove that we have the ability to do the task.
3.The passage is written for___________.
A. general workers
B. new graduates from universities
C. those working on computers
D. people working in big companies
Every week in China, millions of people will sit in front of their TVs watching teenagers compete for the title Character Hero, which is a Chinesestyle spelling bee (拼写大赛). In this challenge, young competitors must write Chinese characters by hand. To prepare for the competition, the competitors usually spend months studying dictionaries.
Perhaps the show’s popularity should not be a surprise. Along with gunpowder and paper, many Chinese people consider the creation of Chinese calligraphy (书法) to be one of their primary contributions. Unfortunately, all over the country, Chinese people are forgetting how to write their own language without computerized help. Software on smart phones and computers allows users to type in the basic sound of the word using the Latin alphabet(字母). The correct character is chosen from a list. The result? It’s possible to recognize characters without remembering how to write them.
But there’s still hope for the paint brush. China’s Education Ministry wants children to spend more time learning how to write.
In one Beijing primary school we visited, students practice calligraphy every day inside a specially decorated classroom with traditional Chinese paintings hanging on the walls. Soft music plays as a group of sixyearolds dip brush pens into black ink. They look up at the blackboard often to study their teacher’s examples before carefully trying to reproduce those characters on thin rice paper. “If adults can survive without using handwriting, why bother to teach it now?” we ask the calligraphy teacher, Shen Bin. “The ability to write characters is part of Chinese tradition and culture,” she reasons. “Students must learn now so they don’t forget when they grow up.” says the teacher.
1.What can we learn about the Character Hero?
A. It draws great public attention across the country.
B. It’s the mostviewed TV programs in the world.
C. It means to spread Chinese culture to the world.
D. It’s open to people of all ages and all walks.
2.Why are Chinese people forgetting how to write the characters?
A. Chinese people don’t refer to dictionaries very often.
B. Chinese people no longer use brush pens or practice calligraphy.
C. Chinese people are using the Latin alphabet instead of the characters.
D. Chinese people needn’t write by hand as often with the help of technology.
3.According to Shen Bin, being able to write characters by hand is ____________.
A. necessary for adults to survive in China
B. a requirement made by the Education Ministry
C. helpful to keep Chinese tradition and culture alive
D. an ability to be developed only when you are students
University Room Regulations
Approved and Prohibited Items
The following items are approved for use in residential(住宿的)rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.
Access to Residential Rooms
Students are provided with a combination(组合密码）for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is ＄25 to change a room combination.
Cooking Policy
Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven（微波炉） to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.
Pet Policy
No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of ＄100 and a continuing fine of ＄50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.
Quiet Hours
Residential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of ＄25.
1.Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms?
A. Ceiling fans and waterbeds. B. Wireless routers and radios.
C. Hair dryers and candles. D. TVs and electric blankets.
2.What if a student is found to have told his combination to others?
A. The combination should be changed. B. The Office should be charged.
C. He should replace the door lock. D. He should check out of the room.
3.What do we know about the cooking policy?
A. A microwave oven can be used.
B. Cooking in student rooms is permitted.
C. A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.
D. Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.
4.When can students enjoy a party in residences?
A. 7:00 am, Sunday. B. 7:30 am, Thursday.
C. 11:30 pm, Monday. D. 00:30 am, Saturday.
假定你是谢蕾，现在在英国留学，你收到国内高中同学李华的信，他想了解你在国外的留学生活和学习状况，请你就此给他回信。
Dear Li Hua,
I am more than glad to receive your letter.
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Yours Sincerely,
Xie Lei
