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To most people, noise pollution is a jet flying over their heads. For one Spanish woman, it is a neighbor playing the piano. The woman has taken her neighbor to court. Now she wants to send her neighbor to prison for over seven years on the charges of psychological damage and noise pollution.

In a country known for its noisiness, the case has raised eyebrows. Neighbors often complain about street noise in Spain, but people seeking prison time for someone practicing the piano is unheard of. At the trial, Sonia Bosom says she has been suffering noise pollution up to now due to the practice sessions of Laia Martin, who lives below her. Martin, 27, didn't admit that she played at home that often, saying she took regular classes in other towns and mostly practiced at home on the weekends.

On the first day of the trial, the newspaper reported that Bosom told the court she now hated pianos so much that she couldn't even stand seeing them in a film.

Bosom says years of hearing constant playing has caused her “psychological injury”. Medical reports show she has suffered from a variety of problems, including insomnia (失眠), anxiety, and panic attacks.

She says tests by local authorities have found that the sound levels made by the piano are up to 10 decibels (分贝) higher than the limit. City authorities have asked the family several times to either stop the piano playing or soundproof (隔音) the room. The family told the court they carried out soundproofing work twice but the complaints continued.

The court hasn't made a final decision. A spokeswoman says the trial will end before May.

1.Bosom wants to send Martin to prison because ________.

A.Martin's playing the piano damaged her health

B.Bosom suffered from heart attack

C.Martin refused to take regular classes in other towns

D.Martin flew a jet over her head

2.How did Laia Martin respond to the complaints?

A.She stopped playing the piano.

B.She soundproofed the room.

C.She didn't admit she played at home.

D.She took her neighbor to court.

3.Which of the following may probably be the best title for the passage?

A.A 7?year Sentence Caused by the Piano

B.Pianist Charged with Noise Pollution

C.Health Problems of a Spanish Woman

D.Actions Against Noise by Local Authority

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The principles about applying for jobs have altered greatly lately. In the past, people preferred a hand?written application letter. However, nowadays it is becoming more and more common to apply for a job through the Internet. You can find information on the Internet about how to apply for jobs. Information can be found about how to fulfill your application letter, the clothes that you should wear and how to carry out the interview itself.

The importance of body language is often mentioned, but doesn't always get the attention it deserves. After all, before a word has even been spoken, your body language will have already given people their first impression of you. Additionally, your body language will also give out a lot more information. Based on your body language it can be seen if you are self?confident. It can also show if you are a busy or a quiet type and it helps give an impression of whether you are speaking truthfully or not. Body language can show how enthusiastic you are and if you are a nice person, someone who will take his work seriously, but also someone who has a sense of humor and can enjoy a joke from time to time. The members of the application committee will ask you questions, but your answers won't only be oral. The committee will not only pay attention to what you say, but also to how you say it! Body language will determine first if it “clicks”, and sometimes all it takes is just a few seconds. Everybody uses body language, but it takes place mostly at a subconscious (下意识的) level. Using body language appropriately, you can definitely increase your chances of getting a job.

1.What kind of people is the text mainly meant for?

A.Interviewers. B.Job?hunting people.

C.Employers. D.Lay?off workers.

2.We can learn from the first paragraph that________.

A.hand?written letters are not used in finding a job

B.the more expensive clothes interviewees wear, the better

C.body language is more important than spoken words

D.the Internet is of significance in applying for a job

3.Using body language well in a job interview will probably ________.

A.get rid of the interviewers' prejudice

B.determine what position one will get

C.increase the possibility to get the wanted job

D.help one remove nervousness

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A.Those using body language are usually confident.

B.Body language is often used on purpose in job hunting.

C.Body language is a mirror to reflect one's personality.

D.People enjoying jokes are preferred in a job interview.

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Mr.Jackson was blind from birth. He owned a fruit ______ on a very busy street. _______ he was visually disabled, he ran his business pretty handsomely. He could see nothing and he could only ______ the things within his reach. ______, he was able to handle it and was content with everything he had.

One day his son came to him. He told Mr. Jackson in ______ that he read in the newspaper of a ______who could operate on his eyes and allow him to see. The father and son traveled to the doctor and paid for the _______ .

After the operation, the doctor asked Mr.Jackson: “What is the first thing you are ______to see when I take the bandages off?” He replied, “I really want to see my beautiful ______ on my stand!”

The doctor and the son ______ Mr.Jackson down to the busy street where his fruit stand had been located for so many years. The doctor ______ unwrapped the bandages _______ he could lay his eyes on the beautiful fruit! Mr.Jackson was so full of _______ that he could finally see his life's work — taking care of his fruit! After a few hours of _______his beautiful fruit stand, he looked down the street both ways and saw there were quite a few fruit stands in both directions. He looked _______ the street and saw many other fruit stands. He spent so much time looking at other people's fruit stands and _______ the competition that soon his own business _______.

From Mr.Jackson's failure, we should know that everyone is a ______ individual with different fingerprints, DNA and thinking. What we need to do is just be ourselves and ______ everyone else to be who they are. Mind our own business and we should never be afraid of the _______.

1.A.stand B.company C.store D.center

2.A.Because B.As C.Although D.When

3.A.remember B.describe C.imagine D.feel

4.A.Therefore B.However C.Otherwise D.Besides

5.A.pride B.doubt C.excitement D.surprise

6.A.doctor B.nurse C.chemist D.volunteer

7.A.information B.medicine C.service D.operation

8.A.nervous B.lucky C.eager D.afraid

9.A.flowers B.vegetables C.fruit D.clothing

10.A.sent B.accompanied C.followed D.invited

11.A.suddenly B.curiously C.carefully D.firmly

12.A.so that B.in case C.even if D.if only

13.A.regret B.joy C.courage D.relief

14.A.enjoying B.checking C.judging D.making

15.A.above B.within C.through D.across

16.A.preparing for B.focusing on C.worrying abou D.taking up

17.A.improved B.failed C.appeared D.expanded

18.A.simple B.reliable C.unique D.perfect

19.A.force B.require C.persuade D.allow

20.A.competition B.change C.difference D.disability

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Pilates, yoga and the running machine get all the attention when it comes to popular ways to stay healthy.

There is, however, a more humble exercise that might not be so attractive, but has all the benefits — walking.

Certified fitness professional Jolynn Jaekel explains, “What I love about walking is that anyone can do it at any age and any fitness level. Plus, it is good for your heart, your head and your wallet.”

A recent report details the health benefits of walking. The report found that walking regularly to fulfill the 150 minutes of moderate physical exercise every week, recommended by the UK's chief medical officer, could save 37,000 lives each year. Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California found that quick walking reduces the risk of heart disease more effectively than running. They observed participants aged between 18 and 80 over a six?year period and found that walking reduced the risk of heart disease by 9.3%, while running reduced it by 4.5%. And there is even more good news: 30 minutes of quick walking over five days could help you sleep easily, according to research by Oregon State University. The study by the university showed that walking helped participants sleep better and feel more alert during the day.

The sooner you get started, the sooner you'll notice the differences in your mind and body. So, go out for your 30?minute walk in a nearby park or green space.

1.The underlined word “humble” in the first paragraph probably means “________”.

A.plain B.relaxing

C.popular D.active

2.What does Jolynn Jaekel think of walking?

A.It's loved by people of all ages.

B.It's much healthier than running.

C.It's a money?saving physical exercise.

D.It's becoming more and more popular.

3.What did scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory find?

A.Walking helps people with sleep problems.

B.Walking contributes to curing heart disease.

C.Walking 150 minutes per week can save lives.

D.Walking is better than running in some cases.

4.In which section of a newspaper can we read this text?

A.Comment. B.Lifestyle.

C.Education. D.Science.

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