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If you’re shopping around for a new laptop to start the year off right, consider one of these following picks for budget-conscious students.

For Chatty Cathys

Sony’s 15.5” VAIO E Series laptop ($399.99) has a second-generation Intel Core i3-2370M processor, 4GB of system memory (RAM) and 500 GB hard drive. Built into the machine is an HD webcam to make it easy to have a video chat with family and friends. And while the camera has a microphone, integrated Bluetooth means you can also wear a headset for even clearer audio. This Windows 7 Home Premium laptop also includes a DVD burner, ACID Music Studio and more.

Math blaster

Students studying math or statistics or business might appreciate a laptop with a dedicated numeric keypad along the right-hand side of the keyboard. That’s what you’ll find in Toshiba’s satin black 15.6-inch Satellite laptop ($399.99). You’ll also find one USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 ports. This entry-level PC has a second-gen Intel Core i3-2370M processor, 4GB of system memory and 500 GB hard drive.

Personalize that PC

If you’ve got a bit more cash to spend, the newest Dell Inspiron 15R ($499.99) delivers a lot of bang for the buck. You get 6GB of system memory, 500GB hard drive. But students might also like the option to change up its look. While the laptop comes standard in silver, you can personalize it with additional lids for $30 a piece (e.g. red, blue or pink). Other highlights include Bluetooth.

Bigger is better

Especially if it’s going to be used primarily as a desktop replacement, a larger screen laptop is the way to go. For $449.99 you can pick up a 17.3-inch HP Pavilion laptop, with a good-looking LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display (1600 x 900 resolution) ideal for movies, games and photos. This computer houses a second-gen Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of system memory, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, and more.

1.If you often have video chats with others, you’d better buy ________.

A. Dell Inspiron 15R

B. 17.3-inch HP Pavilion laptop

C. Toshiba’s 15.6-inch Satellite laptop

D. Sony’s 15.5”VAIO E Series laptop

2.Toshiba’s satin black 15.6-inch Satellite laptop is different from others in that ________

A. it has three USB ports

B. its hard drive is 500GB

C. its system memory is 4GB

D. it has a larger keyboard

3.What would be the best title for this passage?

A. The development of technology.

B. Several school laptops for students

C. The changes of the modern computers

D. The future laptops for the young generation

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It is generally believed that we are getting cleaned when we step under a shower. We are, but we’re also giving a home to lots of tiny little creatures we didn’t even know about. A shower head carries thousands of bacteria called Mycobacterium. These can cause problems like coughs and tiredness, and a general feeling of being sick. When you turn on the water, the bacteria go from the shower head onto and into your body.

This is a finding of Norman R. Pace and his team at the University of Colorado, in the US. Pace's team looked at 45 shower heads in nine American cities. They discovered that 30 percent of them had large amounts of flying Mycobacterium.

But Pace said that they pose few threats to the health. Only those with a weak immune system might need to worry．He told the New York Times that the bacteria are not as unpleasant as might be thought. He said that having a shower is no more dangerous than anything else we do in the morning.

But for those who feel sick about the idea of all those microorganisms (微生物), he had some advice. Let the water run for 30 seconds before getting into the shower. Why? The number of bacteria is smaller than that when the water is just turned on. If that seems like a waste of water, he added that you could also change your shower head every few months.

However, Pace had good news too. He has also been testing the air in US subways. Apart from iron particles (粒子), which are ground off the track by the wheels of trains, subway air is fresh. The reason is that a train’s movement pumps fresh outdoor air into the tunnels.

1.From the finding of Norman R. Pace, after taking a shower, we might cough or feel tired because ________.

A. it’s easy to get a cold when taking a bath

B. the shower head carries many bacteria causing illness

C. we don’t get cleaned while showering

D. we don’t get a weak immune system

2.We can learn from the third paragraph that ________.

A. the bacteria always threat people’s health

B. there is no need to fear microorganisms for people with strong immune system.

C. the bacteria always threat people’s health when people have a shower

D. it is better to do some exercise in the morning than have a shower.

3.What contributes to fresh air in US subways?

A. The train’s movement. B. Iron particles.

C. Train wheels. D. Air conditioners on the trains.

—The weather has been very hot and dry.

—Yes.If it had rained even a drop，things would be much better now！And my vegetables______.

A. wouldn’t die B. didn’t die

C. hadn’t died D. wouldn’t have died

In a speech this week to the Institute of Civil Engineering, the Prime Minister, David Cameron, made clear his support for wind energy. He focused on some of the many advantages of developing the industry.

Let’s examine those reasons. It is an abundant, clean and sustainable source of energy, reducing our dependence on expensive fossil fuel imports, increasingly from politically unstable parts of the globe. Let’s not forget that Russia turned off the gas supply to Europe in 2006.

More recently, we have all felt the pain this winter, when international gas prices soared by 40% compared to last year. Should we carry on exposing ourselves to the instability（不稳定） of global energy prices and the unpredictability of global events, or should we recognize the value of taking control of our energy supply?

As for the economic opportunities, over the last decade wind energy has attracted $5 billion in investment(投资) to the UK and is set to go above $50 billion by 2020. Look at the companies queuing up to build wind turbine (涡轮) factories in the UK, such as Siemens and Vestas. Examine the number of people employed in the wind industry in the UK—nearly 12000, now with nearly 90000 jobs by 2021.

The UK is already the global leader in wind power, with greater ability than anywhere else in the world—enough to supply more than a million homes with electricity all year round—and the government is calling for an increase by eight times in the amount of wind turbines installed by 2020, which the industry can achieve as long as it gets the right level of support from ministers. In return, as well as bring the environmental benefits of clean energy, the wind industry is committed to save consumers a lot of money.

1.What can we know from Paragraph 4?

A. Many job opportunities are created by wind industry.

B. The UK would not accept many companies’ investment.

C. Over the last ten years the UK has attracted little investment.

D. Other industries are less important than wind industry.

2.The writer uses the example of Russia to prove that ________.

A. international gas price is not always stable

B. there exists the unpredictability of global events

C. there are conflicts between Europe and Russia

D. every nation is badly in need of gas

3.What is the most important thing for the government to achieve its goal by 2020?

A. Attracting more investment.

B. Getting enough support from ministers.

C. Improving the technology a lot.

D. Listing the advantages of wind power to the public.

4.What is correct for the UK facing the problem of energy?

A. The UK should increase its dependence on fossil fuel imports.

B. It’s OK to carry on exposing itself to the instable energy prices.

C. The UK should believe the global events can be predictable.

D. The government has recognized the necessity of controlling its energy supply and did better.

Two brothers --- one a bachelor, the other married --- owned a farm whose rich soil yielded (生产) a lot of grain. _______ of the grain went to one brother and half to the other.

All _______ well at first. Then every now and then, the married man began to wake from his sleep at night and think: “This isn’t ________. My brother isn’t married, he’s all _______, and he gets only half the produce of the farm. Here I am with a wife and five kids, _______ I have all the security I need for my old age. But who will _______ my poor brother when he gets old? He needs to _______ much more for the future than he does at the present, so his need is _______ greater than mine.”

_______ that he would get out of bed, _______ over to his brother’s place and pour a sackful of grain into his brother’s granary(粮仓).

The bachelor brother _______ began to get the same _______. Every once in a while he would _______ from his sleep and say to himself: “My brother has a(n) _______ and five kids and he gets only half the produce of the land. Now I have no one except myself to _______. So should my poor brother, whose need is clearly greater than mine, receive _______ as much as I do? ” Then he would get out of bed and pour a sackful of grain into his brother’s granary.

One night they got out of bed at the same time and ______ to meet on the way, each with a sack of grain on his _______!

Many years later, after their death, the _______ leaked out(泄露). So when the townsfolk wanted to build a church, they _______ the spot at which the two brothers met, for they could not think of any place in the town that was better than that one.

1.A. Some B. Much C. Half D. Most

2.A. left B. went C. ended D. changed

3.A. fair B. true C. fine D. easy

4.A. rich B. strong C. honest D. alone

5.A. or B. so C. and D. but

6.A. know about B. depend on C. talk with D. care for

7.A. spend B. earn C. save D. accept

8.A. obviously B. finally      C. slowly D. luckily

9.A. For B. On C. With D. At

10.A. turn B. steal C. jump D. look

11.A. even B. still C. never D. too

12.A. worry B. award C. result D. chance

13.A. suffer B. hear C. wake D. return

14.A. classmate B. wife C. friend D. uncle

15.A. blame B. persuade C. encourage D. support

16.A. hardly B. nearly C. exactly D. almost

17.A. happened B. agreed C. refused D. decided

18.A. way B. head C. hand D. back

19.A. joke B. story C. humor D. history

20.A. avoided B. designed C. chose D. enjoyed

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intentions. It was a ________ day and I was going to the funeral (葬礼) of a little boy named Bobby. Bobby died after ________ from and being caught under the tractor which was ________ by his mom, Sue. I knew that I ________ to be there for my friend Sue.

While I was getting dressed for the funeral, a good ________ came to buy Lisa, Bobby’s ________, a stuffed toy (毛绒玩具). I knew this idea to buy the stuffed toy must be ________, since I had never done anything like this before, or even ________ it. For that matter, I left the house ________, stopped at a local store and bought a cute stuffed animal. I didn’t have time to decorate it, so I ________ a pretty gift bag and some ________ tissue paper. I put the stuffed animal in the bag and put the tissue paper over the top of it.

When I walked into the funeral home, I saw little Lisa sitting with her ________ hanging down. I walked over and handed her the pretty gift bag. Lisa ________ with tears in her eyes and gave me a weak ________. She removed the tissue paper, took the stuffed animal out of the ________ and held it close throughout the ________, as if it was her brother. I could see that ________ this stuffed animal made Lisa feel better.

That the smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intentions is ________. I could have ignored this thought to buy the stuffed animal and give it to Lisa. ________, I am very happy that I ________ a small act of kindness that day.

1.A. regular B. long C. busy D. sad

2.A. failing B. playing C. falling D. sleeping

3.A. directed B. driven C. repaired D. pushed

4.A. expected B. happened C. needed D. tended

5.A. idea B. answer C. problem D. aim

6.A. girlfriend B. sister C. mother D. neighbor

7.A. great B. popular C. clever D. old

8.A. found out B. believe in C. complained about D. thought of

9.A. safely B. excitedly C. early D. secretly

10.A. opened B. borrowed C. made D. bought

11.A. thin B. colored C. waste D. new

12.A. arms B. head C. hair D. legs

13.A. looked up B. turned up C. stayed up D. reached out

14.A. suggestion B. smile C. excuse D. introduction

15.A. house B. store C. bag D. car

16.A. night B. ceremony C. performance D. party

17.A. protecting B. ordering C. choosing D. holding

18.A. true B. simple C. possible D. common

19.A. Meanwhile B. Besides C. Still D. However

20.A. did B. remembered C. returned D. received

From my second year of primary school on, there was one event I was afraid of every year: the piano recital(独奏会). A recital meant I had to practice a ______ piece of music and perform in front of strangers who knew the ______ much better than I. Each year I would ask my father if I could skip the recital “just this once”. And he ______ say something about building self-confidence and working toward a goal.

So it was with great satisfaction______ I stood in church one recent Sunday, and watched my father ______ in his shirt and tie before rising to play the piano in his very first recital. My father had ______ to play music when he was small. But his mother couldn’t afford lessons. A ______ couple helped him, but he soon ______ after being teased by other boys. Three years ago, when he retired he asked his church music director, Charles Staples, to take him as a/an ______. One recent Sunday just before the recital, he told me my dad was playing “the best I’ve ever seen him. I keep waiting for him to reach his ______, but he hasn’t yet.”

For a moment ______ my father sat down at the keyboard to play, he simply stared ______ at his fingers, and I wondered whether he would even begin. He’s forgotten the notes, I worried, remembering those moments decades ago when my mind would go ______ and my fingers would ______________. But then Aram Khachaturian’s melody came, and I realized he has been doing what music teachers always tell their new students to do: focus on the music and ______ the rest of us aren’t there.

My dad ______ it through Melody and then through another one. What he lacked in skill, he more than ______ in feeling. He rose, turned to his audience and bowed, making us laugh ______ relief and affection (爱).

Also in the audience was my 11-year-old son Jeff.

“So what did you think about your granddad?” I asked Jeff later.

“He was great,” Jeff replied.

“I’m ______ of him for starting something new at his age,” I said.

“Yeah, and doing it so well,” Jeff added.

My father may not have reached his peak(highest level) ______, but as far as his grandson is concerned, he’s at the top of the mountain.

1.A. sweet B. bright C. boring D. sad

2.A. profession B. notes C. recital D. event

3.A. would B. should C. could D. might

4.A. that B. when C. how D. while

5.A. wearing B. sweating C. gathering D. switching

6.A. longed B. learned C. managed D. started

7.A. senior B. rough C. gifted D. kind

8.A. started B. stopped C. enjoyed D. progressed

9.A. student B. teacher C. player D. assistant

10.A. goal B. aim C. peak D. standard

11.A. after B. while C. since D. as

12.A. away B. down C. out D. through

13.A. mad B. wild C. empty D. cool

14.A. move B. apply C. slide D. freeze

15.A. ignore B. pretend C. guess D. announce

16.A. made B. got C. reached D. played

17.A. put hands on B. made up for C. take the place D. came to life

18.A. with B. at C. from D. by

19.A. thankful B. satisfied C. fond D. proud

20.A. purposely B. thoroughly C. musically D. originally

Habits Of Highly Successful Students

Never Over-Study

When you spend too much time studying you will quickly lose focus and the time spent in studying will become ‘junk time’. You think you're studying but you're just sitting there re-reading the same sentence about 100 times and you're not getting anywhere. Instead, take regular breaks.1.Besides, it will give your mind some time to take in what you have been doing.

2.

Top students don't just randomly sit down and complete work. They actually plan what they are going to do: They actually plan the time they will study and they set goals for what will be achieved. If you want to be successful, do as successful people do. Set a plan and, set a goal and stick to it, which will create a routine and a routine is the first step towards developing a habit.3.

Front Up To The Toughest Work First

Many of us like to do the easy things first to build our confidence. That’s fair enough. The only challenge with this approach is that you use up your primary energy at the start of any study period and so if you are dealing with the easy parts with your primary energy your batteries will be low when it comes the time to deal with the hard part. So what happens then?4.We all do it. We really shouldn't, though. So develop the habit of giving your primary energy to the hard tasks and completing the easy stuff last.

5.

Do we really have to explain this? Just turn them off for an hour, we promise the world will still be there when you log back in! Don't text your friends, don't chat while doing memory activities，don't make phone calls, just focus on what you're doing. Even if you focus on work' for 15 minutes followed by 5 mins of chatting, it’s better than 30 minutes of work while also chatting! You get that right?

A. Plan Your Study

B. Achieve Your Goal

C. Positive habits decide future success.

D. Taking breaks can make you get everywhere.

E. You get tired and impatient and just give up.

F. Get Off Social Networking Sites And Turn Off The Phone

G. Taking breaks will make you energetic again and refresh your mind.

Alpacas(羊驼) are members of the camel family, having lived in South America for thousands of years. Their fur gives the animals a teddy bear_like appearance. Alpacas are too small to be used as animals of burden but are valued only for their fur. Generally, their lifespan is around 15 to 20 years.

Alpacas are social animals that live in family groups made up of a male, females and their young. They are gentle, elegant, curious, intelligent and observant. They are safe and pleasant to be around, moving gracefully and slowly around the field, and are therefore unlikely to run into or over anyone, even small children. Occasionally, an alpaca will spit snd kick, but the soft padded(有爪垫的) feet usually do little more than just“get your attention”.

Because these animals are environmentally friendly and need so little grass and food, you can usually raise from two to eight alpacas on an acre of land with grass or hay. A single, 60 pound bale(大捆) of hay can generally feed a group of about 20 alpacas for one day. Alpacas also require access to plenty of fresh water to drink.

Alpaca fur is used for making knittedd and woven(编织) items, just as sheep’s wool is.These items include blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, a wide variety of textiles(针织品) in South America, and sweaters, socks, coats and bedding in other parts of the world. The fur comes in more than 52 natural colors as classified in Peru, 12 as classified in Australia and 16 as classified in the United States.

1.According to the text, alpacas can be best used_______.

A. for long distance rides

B. to protect home

C. for children to play with

D. to carry heavy goods

2.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. Alpaca’s kick can’t hurt you.

B. Alpacas want to draw your attention.

C. You must look out for Alpacas’ attack.

D. You should pay more attention to Alpaca

3.If you have 5 acres of land to raise Alpacas, how much hay do you need a day at most?

A. 60 pounds.

B. 120 pounds.

C. 100 pounds.

D. 180 pounds.

4.According to the last paragraph, which of the following is true?

A. Alpaca fur is a kind of sheep’s wool.

B. Alpaca fur is only used for making sweaters in Australia.

C. The US produces the most Alpaca fur in the world.

D. Alpaca fur produced in Peru comes in the most natural colors.

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