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Fay: I can’t decide 1. to ask my son to attend a university here, or allow him to move to another city to go to school.
Mark: What does he want to do?
Fay: He’s not sure. There is an excellent pre-law program (法律预科课程) at a university in Troy, but that’s three hours away. Well, he likes 2. idea of studying there, but he has friends 3. will stay here, and his girlfriend may stay here, too.
Mark: Ha, ha. I forgot 4. complicated these decisions can be! When I went to college, the only thing my parents and I took into 5. (consider) was the program.
Fay: I know! These days young people have such involved social lives! Maybe 6. would be good for him to go to the school at Troy. He really wants to study law, and his grades are excellent. I’m sure he 7. (accept) there.
Mark: That sounds like a good plan. He’ll grow up a lot 8. (fast) if he moves away, you know! And I know your son will always stay 9.touch with his parents. He’s a fine young man!
Fay: Thanks, Mark. I always appreciate 10. (talk) to you.
Failing Successfully
Two years ago I took part in a speech competition and delivered a memorized speech. It was a hard time for me when the judge ______ the winners. At last, the moment of truth came. I got the worst.
After not being placed in the competition, I really wanted to ______ again. I realized that finding the right topic was the most important part of the whole _____. It needs to be motivational and inspirational to the ______. So I reworked my speech for the following year, ______ a different topic and spending many hours before the computer and in libraries doing research. Then I worked _____ the speech, line by line, word by word, making it ______ better.
The next year I participated in the competition again. I gave my ______ in two parts, one was about my own experience and the other was about the feelings that people usually have when giving a speech—how ______ it is, standing on a stage all alone, with everyone sitting and watching them. My speech ______ down well and I was hoping to do that a little bit better. _____, my wish didn’t come true. The competition was so fierce and again I wasn’t _____.
I was deeply disappointed, since I couldn’t accept the fact that I had ______ twice in something that I had worked so hard on. However, I knew that losing is ______ and part of life. One of the judges said to me that my speech was quite good, ______ it needed to be better if I wanted to go any further. He advised me to struggle to ______ something like some of the empty gestures. He said that I would surely succeed someday.
While I didn’t earn ______ as a result of the competition, I did gain a new viewpoint. I discovered that I could fail successfully. I think I’ll ______ to work hard and enter the next competition. Now, whenever I’m faced with a defeat, I ______ myself of what a famous person said, “The path was worn and slippery. My foot slipped from under me, knocking the other out of the way, but I recovered and said to myself that it’s a slip and not a ______.”
1.A. interviewed B. predicted C. observed D. announced
2.A. compete B. suffer C. win D. check
3.A. range B. condition C. system D. process
4.A. companion B. audience C. director D. author
5.A. reviewing B. supposing C. picking D. comparing
6.A. during B. against C. behind D. through
7.A. increase B. occur C. expose D. flow
8.A. choice B. instruction C. reason D. speech
9.A. annoying B. surprising C. frightening D. confusing
10.A. slowed B. dropped C. went D. rolled
11.A. Angrily B. Sadly C. Strangely D. Eagerly
12.A. placed B. treated C. settled D. affected
13.A. decreased B. escaped C. struggled D. failed
14.A. flexible B. typical C. appropriate D. normal
15.A. but B. so C. for D. or
16.A. assume B. declare C. overcome D. acquire
17.A. awards B. profits C. comments D. qualities
18.A. continue B. agree C. regret D. apply
19.A. allow B. inform C. accuse D. remind
20.A. fall B. push C. kick D. walk
A man was driving at 70 miles in a 40-mile-zone, when a police car came behind him with the light on. 1.
As the policeman came to him, he said, "Hi, officer, I guess you caught me a little bit over the limit. I was in a rush to get home, to be with my wife and kids, you know my younger son wasn't feeling too well when I left home this morning."
The policeman said, "Well, I guess so,'' and started writing something in his notebook. 2.. A few moments later, the policeman came to his window and handed him a paper, and returned to his car without saying a single word. The man started to wonder, how much this ticket was going to be as he began to look at the paper. 3.
"I had a daughter who was killed by a speeding car at the age of six, by a speeding driver like you. He got a fine, a few months in prison, and was free, free to hug two other daughters. 4.I have tried to forgive that man a thousand times, and I thought I had. Maybe I really did forgive him, but I have to do it again, even right now.5."
The man was very surprised and could not move for the next few minutes. When finally he did, he drove slowly, even a few miles under the speed limit, praying for forgiveness.
A. So pray for you, and be careful when you drive again, your daughter is all you have left.
B. I only had one and now I have to wait until I get to heaven before I can hug her again.
C. Right away the man started thinking of excuse to give.
D. He was surprised it was not a ticket as he began to read.
E. So pray for me, and be careful when you drive again, my son is all I have left.
F. As minutes went by, he could see from the side view mirror, the policeman was still writing.
G. He was surprised it was not a ticket but a receipt(收据).
You may not be aware, but digital currency (货币) is a big part of the Internet world. QQ Coins can buy you accessories (配饰) for your QQ images. More importantly, a new digital currency, Bitcoin, is bringing the world’s commerce online.
If you’re traveling, you can spend Bitcoins at restaurants and hotels listed at BitcoinTravel.com. In China, Bitcoins can be used to buy goods at about 134 online shops on Taobao. And at a café named 2nd Place in Beijing, you can even buy fresh coffee with Bitcoins.
So what makes Bitcoin so attractive to investors?
First of all, the Bitcoin system is not controlled by anyone. One central authority cannot make policies to change the value of Bitcoins. The fixed amount of Bitcoins also means they cannot lose value through inflation(通货膨胀), as all forms of paper money have done over time.
In addition, accounts in the Bitcoin system are anonymous and transparent. Users can set up an account easily and track every Bitcoin. All of these features seem to make Bitcoins immune(有免疫力的) from loss, but that is not entirely true.
“The value of Bitcoins can vary wildly as no central government makes the price of them steady. If the value drops suddenly, investors cannot get any compensation(赔偿),” Zhao Qingming, a senior researcher at China Construction Bank, told China Economic Weekly. And Bitcoins, unlike company shares, are not backed by any tangible assets（有形资产）, which also adds to their risk.
While China will not recognize the digital currency anytime soon, Xinhua said, lawmakers and officials at a hearing on Nov. 18 in the US made positive comments about Bitcoin.
Ben Bernanke, outgoing chairman of the Federal Reserve, told the Washington Post that “these types of creations, such as Bitcoin… may hold long-term promise, particularly if its system promote a faster, more secure and more efficient payment system.”
1.Bitcoin is ______.
A. actually exactly like QQ Coins B. only used online
C. a new currency used both online and in real life D. a country’s new digital currency.
2.We can use Bitcoin to buy the following things except ______.
A. online goods B. goods at 134 online shops on Taobao
C. books in physical shops D. coffee at a café named 2nd Place
3.What is the disadvantage of Bitcoin?
A. the value of it can rise and fall wildly.
B. It cannot lose value through inflation.
C. Every bitcoin in your account can be followed.
D. It can even be used at some specific restaurants and hotels.
In the world today, all of the people need recreation (消遣). We cannot work all the time if we are going to keep healthy and enjoy life.
Everyone has his own way of relaxing. Perhaps the most popular form is to take part in sports. There are team sports, such as basketball and football; There are also individual (个人的) sports, such as swimming and running. Skating and mountain climbing are the most popular recreation for people who like to be outdoor.
Not everyone who enjoys sports likes to take part in them. Many people like watching them on TV or listening to them on the radio. So many people like some forms of indoor recreation, such as watching TV, singing and dancing.
It doesn’t matter whether we like indoor recreation or take part in outdoor sports. It is important for everyone to relax from time to time, and enjoy some forms of recreation.
1.Which is the most popular form of recreation?
A. Sports. B. Watching TV.
C. Sleeping. D. Singing and dancing.
2.People want to take part in sports in order to ____.
A. keep healthy and enjoy life B. make friends
C. find a good job D. make more money
3.Outdoor sports include ____.
A. watching TV B. singing and dancing
C. listening to the radio D. skating and mountain climbing
4.The page mainly tells us that ____.
A. basketball is a kind of team sport
B. everyone who enjoys sports should take part in them
C. different people have different ways of relaxing
D. indoor recreation is not as important as outdoor sports
Wanted, Someone for a Kiss
We’re looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply(申请) in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.
Father Christmas
We’re looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.
Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:30—16:00.
Excellent pay.
Please contact(联系)the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.
Accountants Assistant
When you join in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.
Wealden District Council Software Trainer
If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.
1.Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?
A. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100. B. Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.
C. The Enterprise Shopping Centre. D. Wealden District Council
2.We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who __________________.
A. is aged between 24 and 40 B. may do some training work
C. should deal with general duties D. can work for about a month
3.Which position is open to recent school graduates?
A. Producer, London Kiss. B. Father Christmas.
C. Accountants Assistant D. Software Trainer
4.What kind of person would probably apply to Palmace Limited?
A. One with GCSE grade C level. B. One with some office experience.
C. One having good computer knowledge. D. One trained in producing music programmes.
