One night this summer, on my way home from work I decided to see a movie. I knew the theatre would be air­ conditioned and I couldn’t face my 36 apartment. Sitting in the theatre I had to 37 the opening between the two tall heads in front of me. I had to keep changing the 38 every time she leaned over to talk to him, 39 he leaned over to kiss her. Why do Americans display such 40 in a public place?I thought the movie would help improve my English, but as it 41 ,it was an Italian movie. 42 about an hour I decided to give up the movie and 43 my popcorn. I’ve never understood why they gave me so much popcorn!It tasted pretty good , 44. With time going by, I understood 45 of the romantic­ sounding Italians. I just heard the 46 of the popcorn chewed between my teeth. My thought started to 47.I remembered when I was in South Korea, I 48 to watch a host on TV frequently. He seemed like a good friend to me, until I saw him 49 on TV in New York speaking 50 English instead of perfect Korean. He didn’t 51 have a Korean accent!I felt like I had been betrayed (背叛).
When our family moved to the United States six years ago, none of us spoke any English.  52 we had picked up a few words, my mother suggested that we all should practise English at home. Everyone agreed, but our house became terribly 53 and we all seemed to avoid each other. When we couldn’t avoid seeing each other, our expressions were stiff (僵硬的).Sitting at the dinner table we preferred silence to 54 a difficult language. Mother 55 to say something in English but it came out all wrong and we all burst into laughter and decided to forget it!We’ve been speaking Korean at home ever since.

【小题1】
A.warmB.hotC.heatedD.uncomfortable
【小题2】
A.wander throughB.walk throughC.run throughD.look through
【小题3】
A.room B.seatC.space D.angle
【小题4】
A.however B.butC.or D.and
【小题5】
A.excitementB.feelingC.privacy D.love
【小题6】
A.came aboutB.came upC.turned upD.turned out
【小题7】
A.WithinB.After C.ForD.Before
【小题8】
A.concentrate onB.stare atC.work onD.stick with
【小题9】
A.tooB.eitherC.anyhow D.somehow
【小题10】
A.muchB.somethingC.nothingD.anything
【小题11】
A.nutrientB.sound C.explosion D.smell
【小题12】
A.stopB.wanderC.imagine D.fascinate
【小题13】
A.started B.beganC.devotedD.used
【小题14】
A.again B.immediatelyC.closely D.clearly
【小题15】
A.fakeB.informalC.perfect D.practical
【小题16】
A.even B.alwaysC.occasionallyD.frequently
【小题17】
A.Unless B.IfC.BeforeD.Since
【小题18】
A.noisyB.quietC.exciting D.still
【小题19】
A.improvingB.readingC.writing D.speaking
【小题20】
A.managedB.happenedC.triedD.had

High school students need “cool” jobs in summer holidays. Working at popular retail chains(零售连锁店) and ice-cream shops are good choices. The U.S. Department of Labor(美国劳工部) says that about two-thirds of the teenager workers are in fast food business. 1/5 of cooks and food workers are between 16 and 19 years old and 2/5 of food workers are part-time workers.
If you think taking a part-time job is easier, you are wrong. For young people, whatever you do, do your jobs well. Because a good work record will be useful for higher-paid jobs in the future. Let’s share my story.
Unless with my family members, I would go to eat fast food. That doesn’t mean I don’t like working in a fast food restaurant. My first part-time job, at age 16, was at the McDonald’s in Bloomington, Indiana. It was very hard work. Especially on Indiana University football weekends, we had no time to rest, but we still had a lot of fun. Finally I got a higher-paid job.
A future manager believes that difficult work encourages success. The growing U.S. population will bring more restaurants. While many people can’t deal with the pressure(压力) to fill orders quickly, the people who really do a great job will get plenty of rewards in the workplace.
【小题1】According to the U.S. Department of Labor, ______.

A.more than half of teenager workers are in fast food business
B.teenagers in America like to work in a fast food restaurant
C.teenagers like to take a part-time job in summer holidays
D.almost all teenagers are interested in fast food
【小题2】The author uses his own story mainly to tell us that ______.
A.he never liked fast food and would never eat it
B.he didn’t like working in a fast food restaurant at all
C.he did a great job, which enabled him to find a better one
D.he never went to the fast food restaurant with his family
【小题3】The underlined phrase “A future manager” in Paragraph 4 means the person who ______.
A.will become a manager in the futureB.wants to be a manager in the future
C.doesn’t like his job at presentD.worries about his future
【小题4】From the last paragraph, we can learn that ______.
A.a manager will do less work and get more money
B.not all the people are suitable for the job in fast food business
C.a hardworking waiter has few chances to be a manager
D.the growing U.S. population can bring higher-paid jobs

The creation of a Chinese Green Card in 2004 was a milestone in the country’s immigration law. Five years on, the card is an increasingly sought-after document.                                                                                                       On August 15, 2004, the Regulations on Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence
oAliens in China created a Green Card system granting qualified foreigners the right to live in
China permanently.
Liu Lili, who works in the Exit and Entry Administration of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, has watched the Green Card system develop since its inception. She said nearly all applications received by the Bureau are approved. So far, 323 people have been granted a “Green Card” qualifying them for permanent residence in Beijing. Another 15 are awaiting final approval. It takes around 6 months to process each application.
Of the 323 Green Card holders, 94 are wives or husbands of Chinese citizens; 50 are minors dependent on their parents; 20 are senior citizens returning to live with relatives; 114 are individuals who have made outstanding contributions or are of special importance to China (another 7 are their family members); and 23 are high-level foreign personnel who hold posts in businesses (another 15 are their family members).
Liu said the authorities had been granting residence to returning senior citizens for some time before the Green Card system was formally launched .The government has approved permanent residence for over 3,000 foreigners since the implementation of the Law on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens which was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress in November 1985.
Four groups of people are eligible for permanent residence: high-level foreign personnel who hold posts in businesses that promote China’s economic, scientific and technological development or social progress; foreign citizens who make large  direct investments in China; persons who have made outstanding contributions or are of special importance to China; and people who come to China to be with family, such as husbands and wives, minors dependent on their parents, and senior citizens dependent on their relatives.
Liu said that most applications she dealt with were from American citizens.
Why do overseas citizens apply for permanent residence status in China? The main concern, aid Liu, is the political factor. Once people have a “Green Card”, they feel they are accepted and trusted by the Chinese government. The “Green Card” also facilitates entry and exit. With permanent residence status, visas are no longer needed and people can enter and leave the country using only a valid passport. China offers outstanding career opportunities and is seen by many as safer and more secure than many other countries, said Liu.
Liu said that Green Card holders have the same rights and responsibilities as Chinese citizens. However the card is not equivalent to Chinese nationality and holders are not allowed to vote in elections, hold political office, or serve in the military.
Obtaining a Green Card is not easy. The qualifying conditions are tough. Unless you are a close relative of a Chinese citizen,you will either have to invest a substantial amount of money in the country or make a genuinely outstanding contribution to the country’s development.
To meet increasing demand, he authorities are considering making the Green Card more available by broadening the range of applicants without lowering the requirements, aid Liu, but she gave no further details.
【小题1】Which of the following can’t get a green card?

A.A foreigner whose wife of husband is of Chinese nationality.
B.A foreign child whose parents are Chinese citizens.
C.A foreigner who invests large sum of money in China.
D.A foreigner who works in China for a long time.
【小题2】If a foreign gets a Green Card in China, he /she_________.
A.has the right to vote in China.B.can be a high official in China
C.can enter or leave China without a visaD.becomes a citizen of Chinese nationality
【小题3】From the article we can see foreigners apply for Green Cards mainly to ________.
A.show that they are importantB.be accepted and trusted by the Chinese
C.make entry and exit easierD.make more money.
【小题4】Which of the following is not the reason for foreigners to work or live permanently in China?
A.They can find satisfactory jobs.
B.China is more secure country than many.
C.They have their professions, families and investments in China.
D.The weather, working conditions are better than better than their own countries.


 Decide to Be Happy
Lower Your Expectations
Learn to Enjoy the Moment
Look for the Good in Everything
Let People Deal with Their Own Problems
Focus More on What You Can Control Than on What You Can’t
So many times I hear people say that they will be happy once a certain event occurs. They think that once they move into a new house, start their new job, travel or retire they will be happy. But it doesn’t work that way.
If you truly want to be happy, here’s what to do.
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You are not just a victim of circumstances or your emotions. Think about it this way. If you are in a horrible argument with someone, and the person you most respect enters the room, what will happen? The fighting will likely stop immediately, your mood will change, and so will your behavior. You do have control, and you are the one who decides how you will face the day!
2
 
We are never disappointed unless we have expectations. If you base your emotions on the need for certain things to happen, you will likely be let down most of the time. Instead, work hard, and treat everything good that happens as a bonus for which you can be thankful.
3
 
Don’t get too wrapped up in issues involving friends or family. We are each responsible for our own lives, and even when someone makes a bad mistake, it is not up to you to make things better. And remember that worry doesn’t help anyone!
4
 
You might not be satisfied with your income, but there’s no point complaining about it. Improve your diploma so that you can get a better job in the future. You may have an incurable illness, such as diabetes, but the fact that it’s incurable doesn’t mean that it cannot be managed.
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   You don’t have to be a Pollyanna(盲目乐观者)about life, but you can see the bright side of almost every situation if you just make a point of looking for it. Happiness is not an uncatchable mouse! Once you have made up your mind that you are going to be happy despite what is going on around you, the task becomes easier. One of the key things to remember is that happiness doesn’t come from outside but begins on the inside and actually spread outward, and can influence everyone around you in a positive manner.

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