In the fall of 1985, I was a bright-eyed girl heading off to Howard University, aiming at a legal career and dreaming of sitting on a Supreme Court bench somewhere. Twenty-one years later I am still a bright-eyed ____but one with quite a____ story to tell.
My grandma, an amazing woman,____from college at the age of 65. She was the first in our family to reach that ____. But one year after I started college, she _____cancer. I made the choice to stop learning at college to ____her. It meant that school and my personal dream would have to____.
Then I got married with another dream: building my _____with adopted and biological (亲生的)ones. In 1999, we adopted our first son. To lay eyes on him was_____— and very exciting. A year later came our second adopted boy. Then _____son No. 3. In 2003, I ____birth to another boy.
You can imagine how _____occupied I became, raising four boys under the age of 8! Our home was a complete zoo — a joyous zoo. Not surprisingly, I _____did make it back to college full-time. But I never gave up on the dream, either. I ____ only one choice: to find a way. That ___taking as few as one class each semester.
The hardest part was feeling____ about the time I spent away from the boys. They often wanted me to stay home with them. There certainly were times I wanted to____, but I knew I should set an example for them to follow through the rest of their lives.
In 2007, I finished my study in the University of North Carolina. It took me over 21 years to ____my college degree!
I am not____, just single-minded. It always struck me that when you're looking at a big challenge from the outside it looks huge, but when you're inside, it just seems normal. Everything you want won't arrive in your life in a day. It's a____ . Remember: little steps add up to big dreams.
1.A. teacher B. housewife C. dreamer D. mother
2.A. different B. terrible C. simple D. disappointing
3.A. graduated B. came C. admitted D. entered
4.A. chance B. dream C. college D. goal
5.A. cured B. developed C. treated D. gained
6.A. talk with B. look at C. watch out D. care for
7.A. begin B. realize C. wait D. hide
8.A. house B. garden C. family D. flat
9.A. tiring B. fantastic C. hard D. busy
10.A. followed B. shared C. expected D. left
11.A. offered B. gave C. brought D. bore
12.A. partly B. particularly C. fully D. perfectly
13.A. always B. sometimes C. ever D. never
14.A. lost B. put C. picked D. had
15.A. enjoyed B. seemed C. meant D. appeared
16.A. guilty B. satisfied C. tired D. proud
17.A. explain B. continue C. quit D. encourage
18.A. accept B. get C. hold D. master
19.A. common B. famous C. alone D. special
20.A. process B. change C. chance D. method
Do you want to be at the top of your class？Add these tips to your life and you should be on your way to being a top student！
1. I cannot stress enough how important it is to pay attention to what your teacher is teaching you.Take part in class discussions if you have something worthwhile to add.Pay attention during class，especially during lectures.
Taking notes is important.You don't need to write down every word your teacher says but write down what he/she writes on the board，or any special fact you think you might need for a test.2. This way it will help you learn more effectively by actually thinking about what you are writing.
Don't skip school.You will missing out on stuff.3.However，you will have more work because you have missed lectures and in-class movies.Also，try not to be late for class.It's most likely that your teachers won't appreciate it and you will get yourself behind.
4. If you have an "I don't care about school or this class" attitude，then teachers will be less willing to help you with problems or offer you extra credit(学分).The same goes for lazy attitude.Have a respectful attitude to the teacher and other students.Try not to laugh when other students make a mistake.
Always ask questions.5. If you don't understand，ask someone.Read your textbook and notes，and then if that fails，seek help.Ask a teacher，friend，classmate，parent，ect.Get a tutor if you need one.
A.Be prepared.
B.Staying organized will be helpful.
C.Write in your own words.
D.It is true that you could make up the work.
E.Pay attention to everything the teacher says.
F.Keep a good attitude toward things.
G.There is no shame in needing some help.
From the health point of view we are living in a wonderful age. A large number of once fatal illnesses can now be cured by modern drugs and surgery. But though the possibility of living a long and happy life is greater than ever before, every day we witness the unbelievable killing of people on the roads. Man is opposite to the motor-car! It is a never-ending battle which man is losing. Thousands of people are killed each year and we are quietly sitting back and letting it happen.
It has been rightly said that when a man is sitting behind a steering-wheel(方向盘), his car becomes the extension of his personality. There is no doubt that the motor-car often brings out a man's worst character. People who are normally quiet and pleasant may become unrecognizable when they are behind a steering-wheel. They are rude, ill-mannered and aggressive. All their hidden frustrations and disappointments seem to be brought to the surface by the act of driving.
The surprising thing is that society smiles on the motorist and seems to forgive the behavior. Everything is done for his convenience. Cities and towns are made ugly by huge car parks.
It is high time a world law were created to reduce this senseless waste of human life. With regard to driving, the laws of some countries are not strict and even the strictest are not strict enough. A law which was universally accepted could only have a beneficial effect on the accident rate. Here are a few examples of some things that might be done. The driving test should be made to a fixed standard and far more difficult than it is; all the drivers should be made to take a test every three years or so; the age at which young people are allowed to drive any vehicle should be raised to at least 21 ; all vehicles should be put through strict annual tests for safety. Present drinking and driving laws (where they exist) should be made much stricter. Driving speed should be limited on all roads. These measures may sound rather severe. But surely nothing should be considered difficult if it results in reducing the annual toll of human life. After all, the world is for human beings, not motor-cars.
1.The main idea of this passage is______.
A. traffic accidents are mainly caused by motorists
B. only stricter traffic laws can prevent accidents
C. thousands of people in the world are killed each year
D. the laws of some countries about driving are too strict
2.Which of the following is right according to the passage?
A. It is right to build huge car parks in cities and towns.
B. Society ignores their rude driving.
C. Working by car can save time and money.
D. All the drivers must be asked to take a test every year.
3.Why does the author say" his car becomes the extension of his personality" ?
A. Driving can show his temper.
B. Driving can bring out his good character.
C. Driving can make a man excited and joyful.
D. Driving can show his real self.
4.The attitude of the author is______.
A. critical B. approving C. selfish D. determined
A newspaper reporter’s job can be very interesting. He meets all types of people and lives quite a busy life. He is on the rush for news all the time, then after several years he may get a desk job, and life becomes a bit more settled. Let’s look at his work a little more closely. In a day he may have to interview the prime minister of a foreign country, and the next day he may be writing about a football match. Sometimes he may be so busy that he has hardly any time to sleep. And at other times he may go on for days looking out for news materials yet return empty-handed.
In the beginning, a reporter has to cover a very wide field. After the early years he becomes more specialized in his work. For example, he may finally be asked to write only on court cases or politics or sports. Some reporters may become so specialized that they are asked only to write on a special thing: horse racing, for example. In most newspaper houses there is at least one special racing correspondent. Some newspapers have book reviews. Their job is delightful. They read the latest book and then write reviews on the ones they like. Then there are those who write on films, so they get to see them even before they are shown in the cinema. How lucky, you would say!
A reporter’s job can also be very dangerous. A number of them have died rushing from one assignment to another, and if there is a flood or a riot(暴) they may get hurt or even be killed. Three years ago there was a reporter whose camera was smashed by a group of men, because they were angry with him for taking their picture. Dangerous or not, one thing is certain, and that is, their job is never dull!
1.What does the underlined phrase “on the rush” mean in the passage?
A. on the beach B. on the spot
C. in a hurry D. in no time
2.Reporters who write on films are said to be lucky because they _____.
A. can see the films before most people see them in the cinema
B. can see more film stars
C. can pay less than other people
D. can write anything they like
3.A reporter’s work becomes dangerous when _____.
A. there is an interview with the prime minister
B. there is a flood or a riot
C. there is a football match
D. he is seeing a horror film
4.From the passage we can infer that, to be a good reporter, he must be all of the following EXCEPT_____________.
A. brave B. quick in mind
C. well-informed D. strong
Luo Jingyu,19, has four years of experience of running business. He is also a freshman in the arts department of Hubei University.
Luo Jingyu is from an ordinary family. He said, “My parents told me if I wanted something I should make an effort to get it, so I earned pocket money by doing housework when I was little.” The dream of running his own business grew in his heart. He said, “I want to be a successful person, like Alibaba’s Ma Yun.”
When Luo was a junior student, he had the idea of selling lanterns when he saw many people flying Chinese lanterns in a square. Luo bought some lanterns from a store, but the sales were not as good as he had expected. Then he found another way to do business. He bought lanterns on the Internet at a very low price. Finally he easily made 5,000 yuan in two days.
With a happy beginning, Luo planned to open a dress shop. “My parents didn’t support me opening a dress shop, so I had to borrow 120,000 yuan for it.” Although he did market research before starting, the business wasn’t very good because his taste in fashion wasn’t accepted by customers. The shop eventually closed down after half a year.
After experiencing a big loss, he decided to do something he was familiar with—selling painting tools. As a fine arts student, he knew the market. He convinced his friends to invest one million yuan in his shop. With a good business mind and a lot of effort, the sales of the shop reached six million yuan in a year.
Even though Luo is rich, he uses a cheap cell phone and does not wear luxury clothes. He has a simple lifestyle. “It isn’t easy to make money, so money should be used on something worthwhile,” he said.
1.We can learn from the second paragraph that Luo’s parents____.
A. asked him for money to pay the rent
B. suggested that he work hard to get something
C. advise him to pay more attention to his studies
D. gave him some money to do business
2.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Luo learnt to make lanterns from his father.
B. Luo’s friends advised him to sell painting tools.
C. Luo borrowed money from the bank to open shops.
D. The loss at the dress shop taught Luo a lesson.
3.Which of the following words can describe Luo best?____.
A. Talented but lazy.
B. Rich but mean.
C. Hard-working and plain-living.
D. Optimistic and kind.
Here's this week's list of four open jobs throughout the local area. Whether you're unemployed and need a job or you are just sick of the one you have, Roswell Patch wants to help. We know new jobs can be hard to come by these days, which is why we will try to post a selection of jobs we’ve found in the area on the site each week. Happy hunting!
Part-time Spanish Instructor-World Language Institute, Inc. -Roswell
World Language Institute, Inc. in Roswell is currently hiring a part-time, native-speaking Spanish instructor. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drive a 15-passenger bus to pick up students from several schools, from 2 pm-6pm .Monday-Friday. The position pays $10 per hour. More information about the job is available online.
Experienced Servers-Chill's-Alpharetta
Chili's in Alpharetta is seeking experienced servers to add to its team. Qualifications will include being clean and neat and having great attitude and customer service skills. The pay is $2. 13, plus tips. Stop by the store to fill out an application. More information about this position is available online.
Registered Nurese-North Fulton Regional Hospital-Roswell
North Fulton Regional Hospital is looking for a RN/Registered Nurse to fill a 12-hour night shift. Applicants must be registered and previous hospital experience is preferred. More information about the position is available online.
Software Engineer-Controlscan-Alpharetta
Controlscan in Alpharetta is hiring a software engineer, Applicants should have five or more years of relevant experience, as well as advanced knowledge of computer technology. Pay is commensurate(相称)with experience. More information about the position can be found online.
1.World Language Institute ,Inc. is looking for _________.
A. a school bus driver B. a full-time teacher
C. a Spanish manager D. a Spanish teacher
2.Who will mainly work at night?
A. Jane, hired by North Fulton Regional Hospital.
B. John, hired by World Language Institute, Inc.
C. Robert, hired by ControlScan
D. Sally, hired by Chili's.
3.Where can we most probably read the passage?
A. In a science newspaper. B. In a textbook.
C. On a website. D. In a geography magazine.
4.The purpose of the passage is___________.
A. to introduce some forms of online entertainment
B. to introduce some information about Roswell Patch
C. to provide some information for those who need a job
D. to hunt for those who want to work for Rosewell
