For many people, history classes are seen as no more than requirements for getting degrees in chemistry, biology, business, marketing, etc. 1. Below are a few reasons why it’s vital that today’s people continue to learn about the past.

Understanding where people come from plays a key role in understanding who they are.2. For this reason, it’s extremely important to learn history in order to understand why people are the way that they are.

Through history classes, you can experience a shift (改革) in the way you think. 3.It’s important to develop minds to be able to consider problems from different angles. Finally, this shift can improve your ability to analyze and understand situations, to make educated decisions and to learn how to weigh the consequences related to each choice before you.

4.The idea that history repeats itself is rooted in truth. From wars to fashion to political trends, historians are often able to make predictions about the future based upon the past. By having a deep understanding of what happened in the past, today’s people can better prepare for brighter futures by making the right decisions—instead of repeating old mistakes.

Many people may not believe that a degree in history can lead to a well-paid job. In fact, students who graduate with degrees in history can become lawyers, business owners, think tank members, educators, leaders in historical organizations writers and so on. 5..

A.Whichever job you take, it can provide a comfortable life.

B.Learning about history can get students admitted to key universities

C.That means you look at things from a new point of view.

D.Learning from the past prevents future mistakes.

E.The key to enjoying the study of history is to find classes that interest you.

F.But the truth is that studying history is a wonderful way to prepare for a successful future.

G.History has shaped cultures, attitudes and social structures; it has shaped the world and its citizens.

Anna lived on the side of a valley.One summer, there was a very big  ___ , and a lot of houses down below Anna's were washed away.Anna's house was __  enough to escape the flood, so when the water had  ___ and the other houses were  ___there with no roof and no walls and all covered with mud(泥), her house was just all right.

Her house was quite small, her husband was dead, and she had four children, __  Anna took in one of the families that had lost  ___ in the flood and she  ___her home with them until it was ____ for them to rebuild their house.

Anna's friends were ____ when they saw Anna do this.They could not understand why Anna wanted to give ____ so much more work and trouble when she already had quite a few children to  ____.

 “Well,” Anna  ____  her friends, “at the end of the First World War, a woman in the town where I then lived found herself very  ____ , because her husband had been killed in the  ____  and she had a lot of children,  ___  I have now.The day before Christmas, this woman said to her children, ‘We won’t be able to have much for Christmas this year, so I’m going to  ___ only one present to all of us.Now I’ll go and get it.’ She came back with a   ___  who was even poorer than they, and who had no parents.‘Here’s our  ___ ,she said to her children.

The children were  ___ and happy to get such a present.They ___ the little girl, and she grew up as their sister.Such was that Christmas present.”

1.A. earthquake B. accident C. flood D. fire

2.A. below B. high C. big D. small

3.A. reduced B. come C. appeared D. disappeared

4.A. rising B. flowing C. falling D. standing

5.A. so B. but C. for D. since

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

7.A. gave B. found C. shared D. built

8.A. possible B. necessary C. important D. obvious

9.A. worried B. disappointed C. puzzled D. satisfied

10.A. them B. herself C. him D. us

11.A. support B. supply C. grow D. educate

12.A. explained to B. asked for C. talked with D. turned up

13.A. sad B. poor C. rich D. happy

14.A. war B. storm C. rain D. flood

15.A. because B. as C. which D. that

16.A. get B. send C. buy D. make

17.A. boy B. girl C. student D. teacher

18.A. child B. daughter C. sister D. present

19.A. angry B. excited C. lovely D. sorry

20.A. disliked B. gained C. welcomed D. led

Do you ever find yourself longing for some time for yourself?Many of us are so busy with work,school,and home life that often there is no time left over to do something that you enjoy.What follows are some ways to carve out that essential time you need to show down and enjoy life.

1.1.Try to save certain weeknights just for you.If others ask you to do things those nights,just tell them you have plans.Use the time for gardening,reading,exercise,or thinking.

2.Monthly Treat.2.It could be on your lunch break,a weekend,or it could be leaving work early.Maybe you can get a spa treatment,go to see a movie,and have a haircut,or whatever treat you're always thinking about but rarely get to do.

3.3.You would enjoy sports,theater,concerts,or any other event Schedule the plans with a friend later.Having the tickets already in hand will force you to make it happen!

4.Leave Work on Time.Huh?4.If this is you,make it a point to leave work exactly on time at least once a week,if not more.And then enjoy that time!Leave work at work.

5.Join a Group.Here are some ideas of groups that can allow you some time away from work and home: singing group,gardening group,book clubs,biking clubs,etc.What are you interested in?Strike while the iron is hot. 5.If you can't find a club,consider starting one yourself!

A.Take a fun class.

B.Evenings with Yourself.

C.Buy Tickets in Advance.

D.A new habit is started with just one step.

E.Schedule a treat for yourself once a month.

F.Look up a club in your area today and join.

G.Yes,many of us stay at work late on a regular basis.

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