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My parents ran a small restaurant in Seattle. It was open twenty-four hours a day, six days a week. And my first real job, when I was six years old, was the diners’ shoes. My father had done it when he was young, so he taught me to do it well, telling me to to shine the shoes again if the customer wasn’t .

I was proud of working in the restaurant I was also working for the good of the family. But my father said that I had to meet certain standards to be part of the team. I to be on time, hard-working, and polite to the . I was paid for the work I did at the restaurant. One day I made the mistake of suggesting to Dad that he give me $10 a week. He said, “OK. How about you paying me for three meals a day you have here? And for the times you bring in your friends free soft drinks?” He the amount of money I owed him, about $40 a week.

I remember returning to Seattle after being in the US Army for about two years. I had just been promoted to Captain at that time. And full of pride, I walked into my parents’ restaurant, but the thing Dad said was, “How about your up tonight?” I couldn’t my ears! I am an officer in the Army! But it didn’t . As far as Dad was concerned, I was just 58 member of the team. I reached for the mop. Working for Dad has taught me that the devotion to a is above all. It has nothing to do with that team is for a family restaurant or the US Army.

1.A. washing B. shining C. changing D. repairing

2.A. why B. what C. when D. how

3.A. offer B. refuse C. continue D. forget

4.A. interested B. annoyed C. relaxed D. satisfied

5.A. if B. because C. when D. though

6.A. anxiously B. strangely C. clearly D. secretly

7.A. had B. tended C. hated D. pretended

8.A. family B. workers C. customers D. friends

9.A. never B. always C. seldom D. already

10.A. must B. should C. might D. could

11.A. by B. to C. on D. for

12.A. worked out B. depended on C. set aside D. cut down

13.A. absent B. over C. away D. alone

14.A. usual B. last C. next D. first

15.A. washing B. going C. cleaning D. turning

16.A. cover B. follow C. believe D. understand

17.A. use B. matter C. perform D. support

18.A. no B. either C. any D. another

19.A. team B. family C. leader D. restaurant

20.A. when B. whether C. how D. why

In the last few years the popularity of eBooks has exploded.The advantages are clear:You can carry as many hooks with you as you want.You can simply download ever7 book you like and instantly start reading instead of having to wait for the book to arrive by mail.

However,one thing hadn't changed.If you wanted to rent a book you were still forced to use hardcopy books.Until now that is.Amazon.com recently announced the start of a new program where you can rent eBooks.

Where to rent eBooks?

As mentioned before,Amazon.com is the first and currently the only retailer (零售商) that has a program in place for renting eBooks.Luckily,Amazon is the largest online retailer in the world and their eBook assortment (分类) is massive.They are also the producer of the Kindle,the most popular eReader,which means you can be sure that the eBooks you rent will work.

You can currently only rent eTextbooks.But this is likely to change as soon as the word gets out that you can save money by renting eBooks.

Why rent eBooks at Amazon?

~ Save money:Save up t0 80% of the normal price of the eBook.

~ Decide how long you rent:From 30 days t0 360 days,you decide how long you want it.You can extend the time by as little as a day.Or simply buy the eBook if you want to keep it after all.

~ Use any device:If you rent an eBook from Amazon,you can read it on your PC,Mac,iPad,iPhone,Android device,Windows Phone 7.Blackberry.or Kindle.

~ Keep your notes:Do you like to keep annotations (注释) and highlights in your eBooks?Don't worry.You can always revisit your notes and highlights through Amazon.com.

How to rent eBooks?

Simply search for the eBook you want to rent on Amazon.com and select the "Rent eBooks" option.After that,a new page will open where you can select how long you’d like to rent the eBook.You can read eBooks for a period of 30 t0 360 days.

You decide how long you need the eBook.1f you later find out you need it for longer.you can simply extend the time.Or buy it for the normal price whenever you want.

Once you've chosen the Lime you want to rent the eBook,you simply go to checkout.Or you can use the "Rent now" button.

1.According to the passage,_________

A. eBooks will be changed into other types by Amazon.com

B. eBooks will replace hardcover hooks in the next few years

C. readers get a discount of at least 20% of the normal price

D. readers are able to rent eBooks only at Amazon.com now

2.To rent an eBook online,which of the following goes last?

A. open a new page

B. select the "Rent eBooks" option

C. choose a rental date

D. press "Rent now" button

3.The main purpose of the passage is to_________.

A. inform and explain

B. discuss and assess

C. compare and evaluate

D. describe and argue

Make the Most of What You Have Got

For Nick Vujicic, life was going to be difficult from the day he was born.When Nick arrived into this world, he everyone.He was not like the other babies and it was obvious to his parents and to the doctors in the hospital.

There was no or answers for his condition.Nick was born without any limbs—that is he was born without any arms or legs.But despite being physically , he was mentally and the rest of his body was functioning fine.

he had loving parents, Nick would find school hard as he would often be looked down upon by the other children and at the young age of 10, he considered his life by drowning himself in a bathtub.These dark thoughts were by his negative attitude to being disabled and at the time, he thought that he would never be able to do by himself, that he would never have a job and that he would always have to on his parents for help.

Nick was wrong.

As an adult, Nick is a successful public speaker and is famous for his motivational which focus on life with a disability, hope and finding meaning in life worldwide.He so many people with the story of his life, how he has so many difficulties and most importantly how he is happy every day.

Despite having no arms or legs, Nick lives , even finding ways to do almost things like brushing his teeth on his own and swimming.He has to work harder than a full bodied person and he achieves his goals.

At the first impression, you may look at Nick and feel .You may feel sad that this man has no arms or legs and you might feel his and upset that he could find everyday situations difficult.But we should Nick, as he is extremely positive and he gets on with life.He every day and makes the best of what he has: a positive attitude, a creative mind and a powerful .He also has a very kind and very beautiful wife and they are truly happy and in love.

1.A. shocked B. pleased C. nspired D. accepted

2.A. nervously B. painfully C. hopefully D. cautiously

3.A. surprise B. worry C. explanation D. apology

4.A. active B. sick C. disabled D. abused

5.A. disturbed B. challenged C. calm D. normal

6.A. Since B. If C. Although D. Unless

7.A. changing B. ending C. risking D. sharing

8.A. expressed B. collected C. given D. driven

9.A. something B .nothing C. everything D. anything

10.A. call B. rely C. cheat D. look

11.A. lessons B. poems C. speeches D. posters

12.A. convinces B .touches C. puzzles D. judges

13.A. faced B. created C .met D. overcome

14.A. independently B. comfortably C. hopelessly D. lonely

15.A. impossible B. dangerous C. crazy D. regretful

16.A. pain B. guilt C. panic D. pity

17.A. annoyance B. selfishness C. courage D. confidence

18.A. encourage B. admire C. comfort D. correct

19.A. cries B. shouts C. smiles D. struggles

20.A. voice B. body C. family D. position

Unexpectedly,I lost my white iPhon5s in Midtown on Friday night,.It had a blue green cover on it.There are many pictures of my son on it,and I’m heartbroken,Please return,no questions asked.Reward.Reply to:-2652255359@craigslist.org

Do you need a babysitter that you can trust?

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I accept children from all ages.Fee starts from $100-$150 a week depending on the hours.

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Part-time Chinese Babysitter Wanted

Part-time Chinese speaking babysitter needed to assist with one-year-old twins and to perform some light house work as needed.Assistance needed Fridays and occasional weekends.Please provide your salary expectation.College students are welcome to apply.

Reply to:comm-encbq-2652113885 @craigslist.org

1.Who posted the lost and found information?

A.A mother

B.A kind woman

C.A heartbroken girl

D.A parent

2.If you want to send your kids to the babysitter’s home,you can find one in______.

A. Ad 1 B. Ad 2

C. Ad 3 D. Ad 4

3.What do we know about Tina?

A. She can speak two languages

B. She lives alone now

C. She takes care of children over 3

D. She used to be a teacher’s assistant

4.An applicant accepted by Ad 5 will have to_________.

A. be able to speak two languages

B. be a college graduate

C. work every weekend

D. look after two children

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How to Be a Winner

Sir Steven Redgrave

Winner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals

“In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes(糖尿病) . Believing my career was over, I felt extremely low. Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing. That was it—the encouragement I needed. I could still be a winner if I believe in myself. I am not saying that it isn’t difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn’t finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way.”

Karen Pickering

Swimming World Champion

“I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary. This is the key to success—you can’t follow a career in any field without being well-organized. List what you believe you can achieve. Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and you’ll be a step closer to achieving them.”

Kirsten Best

Poet & Writer

“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can’t achieve something. Then, there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as ‘calm’, ‘peace’ or ‘focus’, either out loud or silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological tool.”

1.What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about?

A. Difficulties influenced his career.

B. Specialists offered him medical advice.

C. Training helped him defeat his disease.

D. He overcame the shadow of illness to win.

2.What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary?

A. Her achievements B. Her daily happenings

C. Her training schedule D. Her sports career

3.What does the underlined word “distractions” probably refer to?

A. Ways that help one to focus.

B. Activities that turn one’s attention away.

C. Words that help one to feel less tense.

D. Habits that make it hard for one to relax.

4.According to the passage, what do the three people have in common?

A. Hard work. B. Devotion

C. Courage D. Self-confidence

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If you see a group of people dancing and singing on the street or in the railway station, you don't need to feel surprised. They are a flash mob(暴民). Who are they? Are they mobs? Don't be confused by their name. Actually, a flash mob is a group of people who gather suddenly in a public place, do something unusual for a brief period of time, and then quickly disappear.

They are usually organized with the help of the Internet or other digital communications networks. The messages may be sent to friends, who send to more people. At a predetermined time, they gather and perform some activities such as exchanging books, coming together to look at the sky, waving their hands and yelling something at the top of their voice for 30 seconds. Then, they quickly disappear before the police can arrive. Using mobile phones, the flash mob can change its place if the first one has been cancelled for any reason.

Bill Wasik, senior editor of Harper's Magazine, organized the first flash mob in Manhattan in May 2003 and the first successful flash mob gathered on June 3, 2003. Wasik claimed that he created the flash mob as a social experiment designed to laugh at fashion seekers and stress the cultural atmosphere of wanting to be an insider or part of “the next big thing”.

Flash mob gatherings can sometimes shock people. Such an activity might seem amusing and magical, but it also might frighten people who are not aware of what is taking place. Undoubtedly, flash mob can serve as good political tools and have great potential, such as using flash mob to advertise a product.

The flash mob is now becoming more and more popular. People use it to do many things. For example, in 2009, Michael Jackson’s fans took part in a flash mob to remember him. Hundreds of his fans gathered singing and dancing Michael’s famous song “Beat It” together. Flash mobs give people from all walks of life an opportunity to come together to create a memory.

1.What is NOT the feature of the flash mob?

A. It can get together quickly.

B. It can change its place freely.

C. It can do activities suddenly.

D. It can injure people seriously.

2.How do flash mobs inform one another?

①By using the Internet.

②By writing letters.

③By yelling.

④By waving hands.

⑤By using mobile phones.

⑥By holding a meeting.

A. ③④ B. ①⑤ C. ②⑥ D. ⑤⑥

3.Why did Bill Wasik create the flash mob?

A. To advertise some products.

B. To help people make friends.

C. To laugh at fashion seekers.

D. To create some memories.

4.What can we learn about the flash mob from the passage?

A. Bill Wasik organized the first successful flash mob in May, 2003.

B. People are encouraged to take a more active part in an activity.

C. Flash mobs tend to do something illegal for a short time.

D. Flash mob gathering can frighten all the people present.

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