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On a Friday night, a poor young artist was playing with his violin at a street corner with a large piece of paper on the ground. Before long, he was surrounding with people, who were all attracted by the word on that paper. It said, “Last night, a gentleman put an important thing into my hat with mistake. Please come to claim them soon.” Seeing this, people wondered why it could be. Some time later, a man came and take back his lottery which won a prize of $ 500,000. When asked why he didn’t keep it for himself, artist said, “While I don’t have much money, I live happy. However, if I lose honest, I won’t be happy forever.”
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My wife is addicted to shopping on the Internet. 1. seems that she can’t control herself well, just clicking constantly with the mouse. Let me tell what happened last night. It was the fourth time she2. (shop) online for hours. I had already reminded her 3. (think) twice before buying anything, but my wife ignored what I said and replied confidently, “With the New Year4. (approach), preparation is necessary. Besides, I haven’t bought things on the Internet for a WHOLE week.” Hearing her words, I was really_5._ (speech). In most cases, the things she bought aren’t good value for money. Maybe she just enjoys6. process of buying online.
Nowadays, 7. the development of technology, online shopping is becoming more and more convenient. Those 8. stay at home can buy whatever they want. In the meanwhile, it causes a series of 9. (problem). One of them is more spending, because people are 10. (easy) attracted by the discount. So how to keep a good state of mind in front of temptation is an important lesson many people need to learn.
七选五
Wrong Reasons for Going to College
A college education can be priceless. 1. If any of these following factors had a big influence on your decision, you’re probably right to second-guess yourself.
Because all your friends are going.
In only a few weeks’ time, the whole friend group will be scattered to a half dozen different colleges in a half dozen different places. Not to go will set yourself apart. 2.
Because someone else expects it from you.
Perhaps you come from a family where everyone goes to college. Or maybe, you’re the kid that everyone is proud to believe will be the first to get there. 3. . It’s become so much a part of the air you breathe that you’ve never stopped to consider whether you want to go or whether you’re ready to go.
4.
It’s been tough to find even a summer job. You don’t have an alternative plan. Everyone else is doing it(see above). You think you might as well go to school. That is the lamest(无说服力的) of reasons to spend $20,000 or more in the next year.
Because you are afraid you’ll regret it if you don’t go.
Your uncle tells you that his one regret in life is that he didn’t go to college. Others tell you that they could have gone so much farther in their career if only they had a college education. 5. So this is not a persuasive reason for you to go to college.
A. Because you don’t want to work.
B. Friends will wonder what’s wrong with you.
C. Because you don’t know what else to do.
D. Everyone seems more excited than you are.
E. It seems that for years everyone has just assumed that of course you’ll go.
F. Whatever the story is, there are always people who regret decisions they’ve made.
G. But maybe in your heart you know that you are going for the wrong reasons.
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I was looking at a picture recently and noticed there are something different. The frame was________ . The overall picture still looked good but I couldn’t ________ whether or not changing the frame would make it better.
From this an interesting ________ came to mind. At times when I was ________ I would spend money on clothes. Maybe I spend it on other things as well.
Because I have a love for ________ , I thought I would feel good. However, the feeling was always ________ . Why? Because doing this didn’t ________ the real issue. What I needed to do was to pay attention to what was bothering me on the inside ________ trying to cover up my problems by making changes on the outside. I was changing the frame but the picture on the ________ was still the same.
We may change the ________ of our hair or even buy new clothes. There is nothing wrong with doing this ________ , but if it is being done for the wrong reasons, it may not ________ to how we really feel. If you ________ there is something wrong, try to change that; this way you will truly feel better on the inside. ________ time with family, having a conversation with a friend, or even letting your pen write your innermost feelings can ________ . Eventually, you will get true peace and joy inside. This way, not only will you be better able to ________ your life but also display colorful images of love for others.
So ________ necessary, don’t just change the frame. Change the picture. Getting a new picture may be ________ and may take time; however, with ________ it can be accomplished. In the end, playing your part in building a ________of even more fine art in this world would be worth it!
1.A. touched B. changed C. covered D. cleaned
2.A. decide B. discuss C. imagine D. answer
3.A. story B. thought C. message D. concept
4.A. high B. up C. down D. slow
5.A. food B. music C. architecture D. fashion
6.A. worthless B. priceless C. sensible D. momentary
7.A. break B. solve C. release D. confuse
8.A. instead of B. in case of C. because of D. in spite of
9.A. inside B. surface C. spot D. top
10.A. width B. color C. number D. structure
11.A. suddenly B. finally C. occasionally D. gradually
12.A. make a difference B. get through C. take a chance D. work out
13.A. wonder B. care C. sense D. appreciate
14.A. Devoting B. Spending C. Killing D. Affording
15.A. work B. happen C. return D. appear
16.A. lengthen B. share C. enjoy D. spare
17.A. unless B. although C. since D. when
18.A. convenient B. difficult C. simple D. necessary
19.A. help B. permission C. effort D. effect
20.A. temple B. place C. court D. museum
It was not until dark ________ he found ________ he though was the correct way to solve the problem.
A. that; what B. that; that
C. when; what D. when; that
The number of traffic accidents that _____ in developing countries _________ increasing.
A. happen; is B. happen ; is
C. happens; are D. happen; are
