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It's time to remind myself what I love about life here in California,the USA. to remember what I desperately miss when I go home. Real radio In the USA there are so many radio stations that those iPod tuner things don't work at all. There is,simply,no dead air. It took me a while to discover the USA's many public radio stations,which don't broadcast any advertisements. KCRW is my favourite station,for its blend of indie (独立的) music and current affairs. But I also listen to KJAZZ and KPCC. But before you feel jealous―it's all online. My favourites; American Life,Snap Judgement and Henry Rollins' live show every Satur?day night. Take a listen online for free. News? Well,there's not a lot of news from South Africa,and when it is,it's bad and full of fear,so I ignore it. But I care about any place I live in,and that includes the USA. And on public radio,the USA is covered in depth,from the perspective of individual stories rather than statistics.

The festivals

I'm jealously watching tweets (推文) and Facebook boasts and reviews from SXSW―seems like half the people I used to work with in South Africa are there* meeting Grumpy Cat and watching bands they've always wanted to see live. It's great to know that these thousands of festivals are so close,and that one day,if the film school schedule ever allows me to leave campus for more than a few days,I can go to one or two of them. I have already exchanged my much loved Ford Mustang for a bigger,less sexy car―a car spacious enough to sleep in―so that next year I can be there,not just dream of it.

The famous people 

When I go back to South Africa,I'm often asked if I've spotted any famous people. It's awkward for me. I feel the same way about it as I feel when an Ameri?can asks me if there are lions in the streets. No,not lions. I have met some famous people. I chatted to RJ Mitte from Breaking Bad outside a club in West Holly?wood. Many of my professors are famous directors. The problem is that,once you meet these famous people,they're just people. This feels disappointing at first,like you're missing a Jesus moment of some sort. But if you think about it,it's in?spiring. What it means is that 1,little me (right now,also "just a person") could be a famous just-a-person person one day,and get to make all the films I just dream of now.

1. The underlined sentence " There is,simply,no dead air."probably means      

   A. There are no useless radio programmes in the USA

   B. There are no useful radio programmes in the USA

   C. There is no polluted air in the USA

   D. There are no advertisements from the radio programmes in the USA

2. There are so many festivals that       .

   A. I often leave campus for more than a few days

   B. I often attend some of them in person

   C. I bought a bigger Ford Mustang

   D. I can share many reviews and performances online with my friends in South Africa

3. The author thinks the famous people in the USA       .

   A. are just like lions   B. are well known but ordinary

   C. are disappointing   D. are inspiring

4. The author is most likely to be       .

   A. a director in America   B. a professor in South Africa

   C. a student in America   D. an actor in South Africa

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People often say you never get a second chance to make a first impression,and that's actually quite true.

19.       After all,making a good first impression is all about making others feel good when spending time with them. The following tips will help you make a positive impression every time.

. Dress appropriately.

20.      That means dressing up or putting on nice,clean,situationappropriate clothes for social situa?tions. It isn't difficult and it doesn't have to cost you much,either.

. Be aware of your body language.

Words express very little of what you say. Body language can tell someone a lot about your mood and confidence level. 21.        Eye contact is an easy way to make others feel comfortable,important and special. Nervous body language can make others uncomfortable and anxious. Try to be aware of your body language when communicating with others.

. Respect the opinions of others.

Not everyone will have the same opinion with you,and friendly disagreements can be a gateway to a great conversation. Respect other people's right to have their own opinion. Respect the opinions of others even if you disagree with them.22.      

23.      

 People love talking about themselves,but generally,you want to be careful of taking over the conversation. By listening carefully to what others are saying,you are not only making them feel important,but you can gather cues you need to keep the conversation going and bridge to new topics.

   A. Be a careful listener.

   B. Show an interest in every person you meet.

   C. Smile especially when first meeting someone.

   D. Make sure you look nice whenever you meet someone new.

   E. Meeting new people and starting conversations is often challenging.

   F. Others will want to be with you and help you make a good impression.

   G. Don't force others to believe what you believe or to see things only as you see them.

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