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As time goes by, are you still the same person you were? Many of you would think you are.1.You could be a completely different person when you get old. Psychologists(心理学家) at the UK's University of Edinburgh did the study on a group of Scottish people.2.

In 1950, a group of teachers gave over 1200 14-year-old students personality tests.3.They were self-confidence, sense of responsibility, perseverance(耐心), strong wishes to win, creativity and moods(情绪).

In 2012, researchers successfully found 174 of those 1200 students and gave them a test similar to the one they had received before.4.They were surprised to find great changes to all six personality traits of these people.5.It was “ as if the second test had been given to different people.” The study reported.

In the past, personality was widely believed to be unchangeable. This new study may bring some fresh ideas to the world.

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A.They tested six basic personality traits.

B.Then they compared the then-and-now test results.

C.They wanted to know if people’s personality was unchangeable.

D.But according to a new study, your personality can change greatly.

E.The younger and older self seemed to be totally different for each person.

F.The research found almost everyone’s personality changed when they grew old.

G.You thought you had changed a lot.

I am 22.I used to work in a hotel.It was boring.

One day a guest and I had a conversation.She asked me,“Do you like your job?” I was sad because I knew the answer is “No.”

She was 74 and gave me the most beautiful advice that I remember in all my life:“You are too young to hate your job,young man.Go to get your passport and start your adventure(冒险).”So I did.

Since I was a little kid I was dreaming to know Europe.So next day I had my passport.And one week later,my plane tickets.

It was impossible to have a long holiday.So I resigned(辞职).My boss said I was crazy.My friends said that I was not responsible(有责任的).I just paid no attention to those voices.

It was Europe in winter.Not the best time to travel there.But Europe in winter is really cheap.

I packed some books,a camera,four shirts,two pants,a coat,gloves,two pairs of walking shoes,candies and music to give away.

I had little money.I just walked and walked.I went to high mountains and big cities. I saw some beautiful sunsets(日落).I heard some of the best musicians(for free).I discovered that there was still love in the world.I realized that sunrises are not always blue or yellow.Sometimes they mix.

I spent 22 days and $1,500 (including the plane tickets).What I did to save money:

1.Used Couchsurfing(沙发客).

2.Ate 20-cents bread.

3.Went to Burger King to get free potato chips and water.

4.Learned to cook.

5.Talked with local(当地的) people.They always know where to do cool and cheap things.

6.Only went to free museums(only in England).

Until this point in my life,I never had a clear idea of how to deal with my life.Now I do.I want to be a photographer so that I can inspire(激励) people with my pictures.Thanks to this travel.Thanks to that lady.

1.Why did the old lady advise the man to have an adventure?

A. Because he was poor.

B. Because she was old.

C. Because he didn’t like his job.

D. Because he wanted to know Europe.

2.After the man resigned,what possibly did his friends say to him?

A. Are you crazy?

B. Guy,you should be responsible.

C. A wise decision.Have a good time.

D. It’s not a best time to travel in winter.

3.What didn’t the man take with him?

A. Money or books.

B. Clothes or music.

C. Camera or passport.

D. Food or mobile phone.

4.In order to save money,he .

A. lived in hotels

B. ate bread and hamburgers

C. worked as a cook

D. tried to find places to do cool and cheap things

5.Why did he say “Thanks to this travel.Thanks to that lady.”?

A. Because the lady inspired him.

B. Because the lady let him know how to deal with his life.

C. Because the lady let him hear some of the best musicians.

D. Because the lady let him discover that there was still love in the world.

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