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Gregory Kloehn is an artist 1. uses his skills for a really worthy cause—building homes for the homeless.Making use of recycled materials found on the street,he creates small mobile homes,each about the size 2. a sofa.These homes come with pitched roofs to keep out the rain and3. (wheel)at the bottom for mobility.So far,he’s built about 10 shelters through the‘Homeless Homes Project’,and hopes to create 4. (much)in the future.

5. they’re not made of much,the tiny homes are more than enough for someone with no other place 6. (sleep)in.They ale painted in bright colors and have a few odd elements—like washing machine doors for windows and minivan tops for roofs.

“Before,I 7. (be)all about sculpture,but I realized it just sits there,”he said.“And you’re just selling it to rich people.I kind of think if you’re putting so much effort into something more valuable,it would be 8. (good).”He 9. (write)a book called‘Homeless Architecture at the time,10. (admire)how they were able to recycle all day and make homes out of almost nothing.

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Five Things to Do in a Traffic Jam

Tired of traffic jams? Here are some tips that can help you to calm down in a traffic jam.

Listen to CD audio book

It’s a good idea to keep several audio books in your car. 1.Listening to an exciting story is more interesting than sitting silently and being bored.

Sing loudly

If you begin getting angry because of a long traffic jam, turn your CD player on or radio up. 2. Imagine you’re a wonderful singer and the audience is listening to you in admiration. Your stress will disappear.

3. .

You can use the radio and play entertaining games while waiting. For example,you can guess the song or the singer or to see how quickly you can recognize a new song.

Have a snack

Keeping a tasty snack in the car is especially good for waiting in traffic jams.Choo-

se what you like most of all, so you will look forward to traffic jams to have a chance to eat the delicious snack. 4.In that case, time is the last thing to worry about.

Argue with the radio talk show host

Find a station with a radio talk show. 5.If you disagree, you can show your anger.

Don’t be afraid to call their ideas stupid. Only make sure that the car windows are clo-

sed so no one may hear you.

Sitting in a traffic jam can be very stressful but next time you can use these simple

tips, and you won’t notice how long you have been waiting and soon you will be on

your way.

A. Play games

B. Use the radio.

C. Enjoy every bite of it.

D. Listen to their debates carefully.

E. Loud singing can help to reduce stress.

F. Begin to enjoy them as quickly as you can.

G. The storyteller’s voice can clear all your bad emotions.

The Opening of the Book Nook

Saturday, October 4, 10 AM to 10 PM

You will not want to miss the opening of your new neighborhood bookstore! Located at 2289 Main Street, the Book Nook is within walking distance of schools, many homes and businesses. Come and check out the Book Nook on Saturday!

Activities will include:

● Live music by local musicians

● One Book-of-the-Month Club membership giveaway (赠送)

Wide Selection

The Book Nook has three floors with books of all kinds-­--any kind you could want. If we do not have the book you are looking for, we can specially order it for you. You will have it in your hands within two days!

Reading Nooks

We are proud of our children’s reading area on the first floor, as well as our teenagers’ nook on the second floor. Come for the activities and stay for a while! Settle in one of these inviting reading areas; take a seat with a good book and a free cup of hot chocolate. You will discover the perfect way to spend a few hours.

Book Events

The Book Nook will be featuring monthly book signings by different authors, giving you a chance to meet and speak with well-known writers. Don’t miss the experience of hearing these authors read aloud their own books!

The Book-of-the-Month Club

Our Book-of-the-Month Club will feature 12 books each year. As a member, you will be able to select one new book each month. The membership fee is only $10.00 per month. That is a great price for 12 books each year!

So please join us on Saturday and learn about all that the Book Nook has to offer. You can come anytime between 10 AM and 10 PM. Our activities last all day long!

1.What can we learn about the Book Nook?

A. It is a well-located bookstore.

B. Any interesting books can be found right here.

C. It is open from 10 AM to 10 PM every day.

D. The third floor is specially designed for children.

2.What can people do in the Book Nook on October 4?

A. They can have a taste of different kinds of chocolate.

B. They can read aloud together with well-known writers.

C. They can enjoy live music performed by well-known writers.

D. They can become a member of the Book-of-the-Month Club.

3.As a member of the Book-of-the-Month Club, you ________.

A. can buy any books in the Book Nook at a low price

B. may borrow as many as 12 books every week

C. need to pay 120 dollars every year

D. should be over the age of 12

You feel happiest when you create a healthy balance between giving and receiving. If you give and give without making time to fill your own needs, then it's likely you will burn out, or feel upset. When you take and take without giving anything back, you never feel fulfilled, so you are always searching for ways to fill the void in your life.

The way to create a healthy balance between giving and receiving is to know and then live by your values. I break values up into two groups which I call being values and having values. Your being values are the personalities of the ideal person you would like to be. I suggest to my clients that they choose three being values that they are willing to make a promise to live by. An example of some being values are: kind, loving, generous, peaceful, wise and even powerful. By acting on these values you give to others through your actions and you inspire others by being a positive role model. Mastering being these personalities becomes your life purpose.

Your having values are the feelings you need to create in order to be happy. These could be companionship, achievement, support, being valued or financial security. This is what you receive. You take responsibility for filling your own needs by taking steps to create these feelings and conditions in your life.

When you make a promise to live by your being values, it becomes easier to make conscious (慎重的) choices rather than reactionary (反动的) ones. If your usual pattern is to talk about your problems, you could choose to think and act like a calm person. A calm person might go for a walk, or set a time limit before responding. If your usual pattern is to worry, you could choose to act like a responsible or wise person. In other words, you would act like the person you choose to be—this is the key to personal power.

When you choose to act on your values, you will not only feel good about yourself, but also strengthen your chosen beliefs. Over time, acting in this way changes how you see the world, and in turn the way other people think of you.

1.The main purpose of this passage is to .

A. persuade the readers to make a promise

B. explain to the readers what personal values are

C. inform the readers how to be truly happy

D. instruct the readers how to make wise choices

2.According to the text, living by your being values, you would .

A. gain a lot of power

B. form positive personality

C. seek all human virtues

D. fill your own needs

3.The underlined word "void" in Paragraph l means .

A. a feeling of emptiness

B. an absence of one's mind

C. a break of continuity

D. a state of confusion

4.What can be inferred from the text?

A. Having values are better than being values.

B. A calm person does not choose to complain.

C. The way other people think of you decides who you are.

D. A responsible person does not care about financial security.

The Israeli farmers who pioneered the revolutionary technology known as drip irrigation weren’t trying to solve one of the world’s most urgent problems.They were just trying to survive.They lived in the desert,and they didn’t have enough water to grow their crops.

In its simplest form,it was little more than a pipe with holes in it.But behind each hole was a hi-tech dripper that let out just the fight amount of water.Snaked along a row of crops so that the holes were positioned directly above the roots,the pipe could direct each precious drop of water directly to the plants,getting a bigger harvest while using a very small amount of the water.

Over time,the farmers improved upon the technology,perfecting the drippers that regulated the flow of water,and connecting the pipelines to computers that could determine exactly how much water each plant needed and when.

If the global population kept growing,the rest of the world would increasingly resemble their little community in the desert.So they began selling their irrigation systems in other parts of the world,eventually expanding to more than 110 countries.Netafirm,the company says it’s lifting people out of poverty and conserving water at a time when the importance of doing so has never been clearer.

The mass adoption of drip irrigation won’t save the world by itself.To avoid the coming catastrophe,nearly everybody will,in some way,have to do more with less,perhaps through accepting and using other new technologies.Otherwise,it’s going to get ugly.

1.Why is drip irrigation called“the revolutionary technology”?

A.It saves the world all by itself.

B.It is controlled by computers.

C.It makes irrigation more effective.

D.It provides deserts with water.

2.What does“one of the world’s most urgent problems”in Paragraph l refer to?

A.Lacking water. B.Lacking labor.

C.Lacking food. D.Lacking energy.

3.How does the drip irrigation help farmers with crops?

A.By drilling holes on the pipes.

B.By regulating water via drippers.

C.By snaking pipes along the crops.

D.By placing pipes just above roots.

4.Which of the following will be the best slogan for Netafirm to sell the irrigation systems?

A.Less water;More harvest.

B.New technology;New world.

C.More grain;Less starvation.

D.Water saving;World surviving.

High Speed Learning Center

Express Your Opinion

The Letters to the Editor column in your local paper is a public place for expressing opinions on matters of interest to all citizens.In this course,you will learn how to express your opinions well and improve your chances of getting your letter published.

Fridays,8:45—10:00 p.m.

Write It Right

Writing a research paper involves more than gathering information.It is essential to organize your information,document your sources,and express your ideas clearly.This course is specifically designed for students preparing to enter college.

Tuesdays,3:30—5:00 p.m.

Fiction Workshop

This course is for writers who are currently working on a novel or short story.Class time will be spent reading and critiquing(评论)classmates’work.

Saturdays,9:30—11:30 a.m.

Report It

Have you always dreamed of being a journalist for a newspaper or magazine? This course will cover the basics of gathering news and turning it into interesting newspaper and magazine articles.

Wednesdays,1:00—3:00 p.m.

Writing to Sell

In this course,you will learn to write advertisements that will attract more customers to your products or business.Previous business writing experience is required.

Thursdays,9:30—11:30 a.m.

Retelling old Favorites

Do you remember the traditional fairy tales that you loved as a kid? In this course,you will rewrite some of your favorite old tales in new ways that will delight youngsters in your life.

Tuesdays,5:00—7:00 p.m.

The Art of Correspondence(通信)

Have you always wished you could write more elegantly? This course will help you develop your own style when writing letters of friendship,thanks,invitation,congratulations,and so on.

Mondays.5:00—7:00 p.m.

1.Expressing Your Opinion will help you_________.

A.get your views published

B.become a local paper’s editor

C.write a letter in your own style

D.attract the interest of most citizens

2.Those who are going to start university may choose_________.

A.Wring to Sell B.The Art of Correspondence

C.Express Your Opinion D.Write It Right

3.Writing to Sell is suitable for those who want to___________.

A.be best-selling novelists

B.1earn to write research papers

C.1earn to write business advertisements

D.be reporters for business magazines

4.If you are interested in re-creating fairy tales,you may choose the class_______.

A.at 1:00—3:00p.m.on Wednesdays

B.at 5:00—7:00 p.m.on Tuesdays

C.at 8:45—10:00 p.m.on Fridays

D.at 9:30—11:30 a.m.on Thursdays

Veteran(经验丰富的)rock climbers are calling her one of the most promising climbers in the world. She flies up, grasping the rock and heading gracefully for practically non-existent(不存在的)holds. She’s only 14. Ashima Shiraishi, the New York-born teen, has shaken up the climbing world. At 1.55 meters and 45 kilograms, Ashima might not look like the groundbreaking athlete. But she could be, though still young, the first female climber whose accomplishments go beyond gender.

The evidence: At just 14, Ashima has already made history in the sport. She won the American National Youth Bouldering Championship(美国青少年攀岩锦标赛)every year from 2010 to 2014. And last March, the young climber completed the “Open Your Mind Direct” course in Spain. It’s a very big deal because the course, with a hold broken off near the top, is widely considered one of the hardest in the world. Only one woman and a small number of men have ever conquered it. She first learned to climb on rocks in Central Park when she was only six. Her father, who works as a dancer, is her coach. At age nine, Ashima went on a bouldering(攀岩)trip to Texas. Falling brought tears to her eyes, but she didn’t give up. Now, she finds she “couldn’t live without climbing.”

For the past six years, Ashima has been a climbing legend. Her love for the sport has taken her around the world. There have been articles and photo spreads(横贯两版的照片)in newspapers and sports magazines, films, countless online video clips, and an appearance on Time Magazine’s list of America’s most influential teenagers.

“I think people are shocked if I do something they can’t do or because I’m still very young and I’m a girl,” Ashima says. “In most sports, men lead the way. But with climbing, who knows, maybe women will be leading. Doing something that a guy can’t do is pretty special.”

1.As for Ashima Shiraishi, we know ________.

A. she is a great young rock climber

B. she can always find climbing holds that don’t exist

C. she doesn’t look like an athlete at all

D. she is the first female climber in the world

2.Which of the following is true about the course “Open your Mind Direct”?

A. Climbers can take the course only in Spain and America.

B. It is not difficult to finish the course.

C. Climbers have to finish it without any holds at near the top.

D. Not many climbers have done well in it.

3.From the last paragraph, we can infer that ________.

A. she wants to try other events in sports

B. she wonders why people are shocked

C. she expects to do better in rock climbing

D. she decides to try anything men can do

4.The passage mainly focuses on ________.

A. A Rock Star in the Climbing World

B. The First Female Rock Climber

C. A Most Influential Teenager in America

D. The Champion of American National Youth

In addition to seeing wonderful films, one of the joys of coming to the Quad Cinema is to hang out in the area. The Quad is located right in the heart of Greenwich Village, perhaps the most charming and interesting neighborhood in the city. Here are some attractions we recommend, all within a comfortable walk from the Quad:

Washington Square

As one of the best-known of New York City’s 1,900 public parks, it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity. Come on a Sunday when it’s most lively and festive.

New York University

It surrounds Washington Square. See the impressive Bobst Library and visit the amazing bookstore. NYU is now considered one of the most powerful universities in the world.

Judson Memorial Church

Located on Washington Square south between Thompson Street and Sullivan Street, opposite Washington Square Park, this beautiful church was completed in 1892. The Judson is most famous for its vocal participation in social events.

Washington Mews

It is a hidden, private street in New York City between Fifth Avenue and University Place just north of Washington Square Park. It was first developed as a mews (row of stables) that serviced horses from homes in the area. Since the 1950s the former stables have served as housing, offices and other facilities for New York University.

Jefferson Market Courthouse

Built in 1833 as a market, it was later changed to a courthouse, and in the 1950s it was emptied and close to being destroyed. It was saved and turned into a library. Many consider it to be the most beautiful building in the village.

1.What does the author want to tell in the passage?

A. To introduce some attractions in the Quad.

B. To suggest the Quad Cinema is the best place.

C. To imply the Quad attracts a lot of visitors.

D. To tell readers to enjoy their life fully.

2.The author mentions Washington Square because_______.

A. it is in the center of Greenwich Village

B. it has a history of more than 100 years

C. it is a landmark in the Manhattan

D. it has witnessed so many incidents

3.Where is Judson Memorial Church?

A. To the south of Washington Square.

B. Behind Washington Square Park.

C. Opposite Thompson Street.

D. Close to New York University.

4.When Washington Mews came into being______ .

A. it was designed for a university

B. it was intended for keeping horses

C. it was filled with free facilities

D. it was used as a park for horses

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