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    A single mother of five who lived through countless hardships is celebrating a big milestone in her life -- passing the lawyer exam.

Ieshia Champs, 33, ______ her law degree at Texas Southern University in April. She also gained online ______ when she uploaded graduation photos of herself and her kids on Facebook.

Last Monday, she ______ an update on Facebook along with a letter from the Texas Board of Law Examiner ______ she passed the exam. “It doesn’t matter whoever counted me out, ______ God counted me in,” she wrote on Facebook.

According to her letter, she will need to finish her licensing process in order to become a practicing ______ in Texas.

Champs told CBS News in April that she wanted to be in the law field from a young age, despite ______ hardships throughout her life.

While pregnant with her fourth baby, Champs said her home was ______ by a fire, she lost her job and ______, and her husband died of cancer.

“I really didn’t have any stable ______ at that time. My mom was ______ drugs. My father passed away. And I was ______,”Champs said. “I lived with friends. Then I decided to go on my ______.”

But Champs said her success can be ______ to her children, who often helped their mother as she was studying to earn her ______.

“When I look at the pictures, I cry, I smile, and I’m very ______,” Champs told CBS News. “I see a ______ who at one time knew that the hardships were ______ her, Looking at that picture ______me of the fact that I wasn’t beaten by the hardships but I and my children destroyed them. I will never ______.”

1.A. earned B. struggled C. quit D. spotted

2.A. blame B. fame C. discount D. fund

3.A. deleted B. made C. posted D. deliveries

4.A. accepting B. believing C. accompanying D. confirming

5.A. because B. though C. despite D. instead

6.A. mother B. lawyer C. judge D. graduate

7.A. normal B. bearable C. average D. countless

8.A. built B. changed C. destroyed D. decorated

9.A. simply B. significantly C. unfortunately D. obviously

10.A. promise B. organization C. pity D. income

11.A. attached to B. addicted to C. free from D. bored with

12.A. homeless B. proud C. brilliant D. pleasant

13.A. life B. job C. marriage D. payment

14.A. led B. reduced C. devoted D. credited

15.A. money B. degree C. dignity D. effect

16.A. grateful B. painful C. stressful D. hopeful

17.A. victim B. friend C. woman D. student

18.A. for B. with C. against D. without

19.A. charges B. reminds C. tells D. ignores

20.A. give out B. break away C. go crazy D. give in

Clever ways to transform your fortunes in 2019

January is the perfect time to remove bad financial habits and get clever with you cash. Here are several top tips the Money Mail team gives for how to save and make money in 2019.

1.

Visit after 5 pm and follow the staff member carrying the re-pricing machine. You can pick up anything from good-quality pork chops to canned goods for pennies 2., and make sure special offers and discounts have been applied. Too often the price programmed in at the till (放钱的抽屉) doesn’t match that shown on the shelf.

Get a collapsible (可折叠的) reusable cup to take to your favorite coffee shop for a discount.

Pret A Manger offers 50p off, for example, while at Starbucks you’ll get 25p off. You can get a reusable cup for ￡l at Starbucks, which means you will make your money back in no time, and what counts most is that, in this way, 3..

Make loyalty pay.

Many traditional stores now use loyalty cards to keep customers coming back. Waterstones, Tesco and Boots are among the household names to offer money-off rewards in exchange for loyalty points.

4.. Most coffee shops offer free drinks to loyal customers once you’ve collected enough stamps. Caffe Nero offers a free drink for every nine loyalty stamps collected.

Try the 1p savings challenge.

Put aside 1p at the start of the year and then add lp to that amount every day. So save 1p on the first day, then 2p, then 3p and so on. If you start the challenge on January I and keep it up, 5. according to research by investment firm A. J. Bell.

A. Be smart at the supermarket

B. Don’t be afraid of complaining

C. Always read receipts at the checkout

D. you’ll be doing your bit for the environment

E. you’ll have saved nearly Ƚ700 by December 31

F. If you enjoy a coffee out, get it from the same shop

G. you’ll never miss a deadline or pay over the odds for anything

    It is widely accepted that nightmares (噩梦) are a reaction to negative experiences that happen during waking hours. However, some scientists believe that nightmares do have some real benefits. One 2017 study, for example, found that frequent nightmare sufferers rated themselves as more empathetic (有同理心的). They also displayed more of a tendency to unconsciously mirror other people through things like yawning People who have constant nightmares also tend to think further outside the box on psychoanalysis tasks. Some other researchers have found support for the idea that nightmares might be linked to creativity.

People seeking cure for nightmares were not necessarily more fearful or anxious, but rather had a general sensitivity to all emotional experience. Sensitivity is the driving force behind intense dreams. Heightened sensitivity to threats or fear during the day results in nightmares, whereas heightened passion or excitement may result in positive dreams. And both these forms of dreams may feed back into waking life, perhaps increasing suffering after nightmares, or promoting social bonds and empathy after positive dreams.

The effects go further still. This sensitivity overflows into awareness and thoughts －people who have a lot of nightmares experience a dreamlike quality to their waking thoughts. And this kind of thinking seems to give them a creative edge. For instance, studies show that such people tend to have greater creative talent and artistic express and people who often have nightmares also tend to have more positive dreams than the average person.

The evidence points towards the idea that, rather than disturbing normal activity, people who are unfortunate in having a lot of nightmares also have a dreaming life that is at least as creative, positive and vivid as it can be distressing and terrifying. What’s more, this imaginative richness is unlikely to be limited to sleep, but also is filled with waking thoughts and daydreams. Even after people wake up and shake off the nightmare, in other words, a mark of it stays behind, possessing them throughout the day.

1.Which can best explain the underlined words “think further outside of the box” in Paragraph 1?

A. To think differently. B. To think positively.

C. To think critically. D. To think unconsciously.

2.How can nightmare sufferers probably stop nightmares in theory according to the text?

A. Be more fearful or anxious to nightmares.

B. Try to reduce sensitivity to threats or fear.

C. Avoid excitement as much as possible.

D. Promote social bonds and empathy.

3.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A. The influence of nightmares is continuing for a long time.

B. People who suffer from nightmares cannot live a normal life.

C. Nightmares are a necessary part of creative thinking.

D. Nightmare is a reflection of waking behavior.

4.What can be the best title for the text?

A. The Solution of Nightmares B. The Benefits of Nightmares

C. The Empathy of Nightmares D. The Tendency of Nightmares

    Resume (简历) writing is a skill, but not everyone is born with it. Fortunately, on bestsampleresume.com, you will find free resume samples for different job needs Apart from giving you ready-made samples for the various posts; we also provide information and tips on how to write a particular job resume so that you can draft your copy on your own.

By providing you with career tips and job information along with samples of resumes and application letters, we have made an attempt to make you an effective Writer, who can comfortably write his job summary, skills and experience in the most appealing way. You may be an Accountant, Fashion Designer, Doctor or any other imaginable professional, and our writing team has made sure that you have a resume that is tailor-made just for you.

Every job has different requirements, and that makes every resume different. If you are looking for a sample for a specific job, see the categories and click on the particular section to view the examples for management, nursing, sales, medical, lawyer, and others. Remember that correct and effective resume is the key to getting the interview call.

Writing a great resume is far from following specific rules and advice you hear from others. Some common beliefs like, it should just be a page long, are misleading. Resume is a tool to sell your skills to the potential employer. Thus, it should be appropriate to the post applied for. Use the samples provided here to describe your skills, personality, and experience effectively. Let your creativity flow through you to make your summary of personal and professional history look unique. If you attach a brief application letter along with it, you can have yet another great selling point up your sleeve!

Since a resume has the power to make or break your chances of earning an interview call, you probably would have a lot of questions in your mind. To ease out the tension and answer all the questions, we have listed a list of FAQs, which are sure to make your life easier.

1.Which of the following can help you get a job interview according to the text?

A. Previous working experiences. B. An appealing resume.

C. Your communication skills. D. Your creativity and personality

2.What do you have to do when writing a resume?

A. Copy-paste some parts from this website.

B. Strictly follow specific rules.

C. Make it one page long.

D. Make sure it is appropriate and unique.

3.What do you think the letters “FAQs” in the last paragraph stand for?

A. frequently asked questions. B. first aid questions.

C. factory automation qualities. D. fair average qualities.

4.What is the purpose of the text?

A. To ease people of their tension in life.

B. To make people an effective writer.

C. To recommend job-hunters a website about resume writing.

D. To give job-hunters ready-made samples for their posts.

    When the clock struck midnight on February 23, my flight left the Egyptian capital Cairo heading for Beijing. I was about to start a 10-month program organized by China’s Public Diplomacy Association.

During this program offered to African journalists to better understand China and report on some important events, one being the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in September, I gained a lot of knowledge regarding the culture, history, and features of this vast society.

Upon arrival, I first sought out the Egyptian community in Beijing, and met two journalists from my country who worked for Xinhua News Agency and China Global Television Network. Our gathering point was an Egyptian coffee shop in Sanlitun, a well-known meeting place for foreigners in Beijing. Most of our meetings were spent sharing experiences about life in China. Indeed, I was able to begin understanding the country through their stories. Plus, through those friends I expanded my circle.

I also struck up a relationship with some Chinese journalists while participating in activities with my African peers. They helped me appreciate the rich culture and eventful history of ancient China, as well as the massive developments over the last 40 years, both politically and economically

During my stay, I traveled to nine provinces and visited masses of cities. The place I was most connected with was Sanya due to its similarities to Sharm El-Sheikh, one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations, located on the Red Sea in Egypt.

Shanghai will also last in my memory. I discover that this city is not only distinguished for business deals, but has a colorful history illustrated by its fantastic museum, which tells the story of how Shanghai’s importance grew in the 19th century.

When walking in Beijing or any of the other cities I visited, I always felt history mixed with signs of modernity, mirroring four decades of hard work. I recorded many aspects of my life in china.

1.Why did the writer come to China?

A. Working for Xinhua News Agency. B. Visiting some famous cities.

C. Expanding his circle of friends. D. Covering important events.

2.What do foreigners usually do when meeting in Sanlitun?

A. Talk about their life experiences. B. just have a drink in a coffee shop.

C. Share stories in their own countries. D. Participate in activities

3.Which of the following is the reason for the writer’s mentioning Sharm El-Sheikh?

A. He missed his hometown.

B. It is a famous tourist destination.

C. It has something in common with Sanya.

D. It is located in Egypt.

4.Which word can best describe the writer’s impression of China?

A. Dissatisfying. B. Awesome.

C. Moving. D. Horrible.