Check Engine Light

As I turned from the parking lot, heading for home, I noticed a yellow light on my dashboard(仪表板)had come on. The symbol indicated that I was to the engine. I noted the water temperature and the oil light quickly to see there were problems that would an overheated engine. Noticing these two gauges (仪表) were okay, I I could ignore the little yellow light that caused such great for at least the moment.

After I reread my owner manual(用户手册), I the check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and that is required. Malfunctions(故障)will often be indicated by the before any problem appears, which may more serious damage to the vehicle. This system is to assist you and your technician in diagnosing any malfunction.

Reading the manual made me think of how we need in our lives to be our “check engine light”. We need to know when a(n) occurs and when service is required in our lives. We need to correct our problems before serious damage surfaces. We need a light to in our minds to help us avoid conflict, pain or disaster. We need a(n) to come on to tell us not to give in to temptation. We need to be that we shouldn’t ignore good and work to make life better for all of us.

God makes a magnificent “check engine light”. He gives you an awareness to keep your pathway . He shows you the beauty of the earth to you to him. He brings people who care about you to help your living. He has provided his word to point the . No one can deny there are many helpful people like “God” around you to lead your pathway from the problems that could damage your living.

1.A. replace B. heat C. repair D. check

2.A. if B. when C. why D. unless

3.A. cool B. cause C. protect D. hide

4.A. wondered B. reasoned C. imagined D. appreciated

5.A. strength B. difference C. anxiety D. risk

6.A. found B. believed C. felt D. thought

7.A. patience B. balance C. performance D. service

8.A. sight B. situation C. system D. event

9.A. protect B. accumulate C. prevent D. increase

10.A. charged B. arranged C. achieved D. designed

11.A. truly B. simply C. correctly D. slowly

12.A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. no one

13.A. problem B. incident C. argument D. accident

14.A. run away B. work out C. come on D. turn up

15.A. cube B. alarm C. flash D. light

16.A. reminded B. applied C. recognized D. guaranteed

17.A. similar B. straight C. tough D. changeable

18.A. adapt B. rush C. apply D. lead

19.A. guide B. finish C. make D. affect

20.A. use B. way C. time D. sign

There are quite a few advantages of wearing school uniforms.The idea may seem disagreeable at first,but considering all the positive effects coming from wearing uniforms you would be more likely to enjoy them.

Teachers love school uniforms because it helps provide an orderly learning environment.Having students dressed in uniforms may teach them how to present themselves in a neat and professional manner.It gives students the opportunity to learn how to dress like young ladies and gentleman.And they can focus their attention on academics rather than style.

Purchasing school uniforms is easy and needs less hesitation and consideration.No matter what the school's policy is,there are only specific essential pieces to the wardrobe(服装) that are necessary,so it won’t break the bank.A few wardrobe items can last a long time.Parents could also enjoy an easy morning,as it will take less time to choose a set of clothes for the school day.

Students wearing uniforms will feel less pressure about what to wear or not to wear when their classmates are dressed similarly.Getting dressed before school becomes less of a chore when students are limited in their choices,so there shouldn’t be any trouble about choosing an outfit the day and getting ready quickly.Some students may not like the lack of individuality with a uniform,but some school dress code policies may offer them the opportunities to show their unique styles.

Uniforms today are also becoming trendier and can be seen in many areas of pop culture.Celebrities(名人)and fashion designers are using uniforms as inspiration for new looks which also appeal to students.

1.Teachers think that wearing school uniforms __________.

A.helps students put more effort into their studies

B.makes students feel less pressure in study

C.is just a tradition that students should follow

D.makes students lose their independence and identity

2.The underlined part “it won't break the bank” in Paragraph 3 probably means “______”.

A.a school uniform should be worn every day

B.parents will have to go to the bank many times

C.a school uniform doesn’t cost a lot of money

D.parents who work in a bank can afford the uniform

3.We can infer from the text that school uniform __________.

A.will be more fashionable in the future

B.are not popular with fashion designers

C.were not accepted by parents in the past

D.will be designed by students themselves

Our oldest daughter is having trouble letting go of an old red sofA.

It’s not the sofa she’s having trouble letting go of as much as the memories.It was their first sofA. It has been loaded and unloaded onto moving trucks seven times.Three kids have eaten on it,dripped on it,and jumped on it.

Yet she’s having a hard time letting go and asked if I thought that was strange.

“Completely,” I saiD. “You get it from me.”

When we were ready to get rid of our baby things,I sold our crib (婴儿床) at the neighborhood garage sale.I had pieces of it in the garage and the other pieces of it still in the house.A young woman said she wanted to buy it.

My throat tightened and the tears began to well.She pulled out cash and I cheered up.

But by the time I returned with the other pieces to the crib,I was all sobbing.“Have you considered that maybe you’re not ready to sell it?” the woman askeD.

“No-o-o-o,” I crieD. “It’s fine,really,” I saiD. “Take it.”

Our attachment to stuff grows in direct relationship to the amount of time it has sat in one place.The longer it sits,the harder it is to get rid of it.You think: “Hey,we’ve hung onto it this long – it must be valuable!” As though yellowing and a layer of dust increase value.

People who find it extremely hard to part with things have been made into entertainment in a television show called Hoarders.If an episode (集) of that isn’t depressing enough for you,producers now offer Extreme Hoarders.Both of which are not to be outdone by Storage Wars,a show about aggressive people who bid on other people’s storage units.

Let the sofa go,I told my daughter.It served its purpose.You can get a new one.Give the kids some crackers (饼干) and juice and it will be like the old one in six weeks.

1.What does the author mean by saying the underlined sentence “You get it from me”?

A. “You can get another sofa from me.”

B. “You can get mental support from me.”

C. “You behave just the same way I do.”

D. “You are asking the right person to help you.”

2.When the writer was selling the crib,_____.

A. she felt relieved that there was someone willing to buy it

B. she showed a strong attachment to the old item

C. she couldn’t decide whether or not to sell it in the end

D. she changed her mind in hopes of keeping it and increasing its value

3.The writer refers to the television shows to _____.

A. prove that it’s depressing to get attached to old stuff

B. explain what contributes to people’s attachment to old stuff

C. show that people in TV shows live the same lives as ordinary people do

D. prove that it’s actually common for people to find it hard to get rid of old stuff

4.Which opinion might the writer agree with according to the article?

A. If you give away old stuff regularly,you are wasteful.

B. If the old stuff has done what it was supposed to,then let it go.

C. Nothing is more valuable than your love for your old stuff.

D. The older your stuff is,the less trouble you have getting rid of it.

With the development of the Internet, it has resulted in a huge increase in credit-card fraud. Your card information could even be for sale in an illegal web site.

Web sites offering cheap goods and services should be regarded with care.

On-line shoppers who enter their credit-card information may never receive the goods they thought they bought. The thieves then go shopping with your card number — or sell the information over the Internet. Computers hackers have broken down security systems, raising questions about the safety of cardholder information. Several months ago, 25, 000 customers of CD Universe , an on-line music retailer(零售商), were not lucky. Their names, addresses and credit-card numbers were posted on a Web site after the retailer refused to pay US $157, 828 to get back the information.

Credit-card firms are now fighting against on-line fraud. MasterCard is working on plans for Web — only credit card, with a lower credit limit. The card could be used only for shopping on-line. However, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep from being cheated.

Ask about your credit-card firm’s on-line rules: Under British law, cardholders have to pay the first US $78 of any fraudulent(欺骗性的) spending.

And shop only at secure sites; Send your credit-card information only if the Web site offers advanced secure system.

If the security is in place, a letter will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. The Website address may also start https: //—the extra “s” stands for secure. If in doubt, you’re your credit-card information over the telephone.

Keep your password safe: Most on-line sites require a user name and password before placing an order. Treat your passwords with care.

1.What is the meaning of “fraud”?

A. Safety. B. Sale. C. Payment. D. Cheating.

2.What do most people worry about the Internet according to this passage?

A. Fraud on the Internet.

B. Many Web sites are destroyed.

C. Many illegal Web sites are on the Internet.

D. A lot of stolen credit-cards were sold on the Internet.

3.How can the thieves get the information of the credit card?

A. The customers give them the information.

B. The thieves steal the information from Web sites.

C. The customers sell the information to them.

D. The thieves buy the information from credit-card firms.

4.You are shopping on the site: http: // www. Shopping. com, and you want to buy a TV set, what does this article suggest you do?

A. Order the TV set at once.

B. Do not buy the TV set on this site.

C. E-mail the site your credit-card information.

D. Tell the site your password and buy the TV set for you.

5.How many pieces of advice does the passage give to you?

A. six. B. three. C. Five. D. four.

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