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Life is filled with challenges. As we get older we come to realize that those challenges are the very things that shape us and make us who we are,it is the same with the challenges that come withfriendship.When we are faced with a challenge,we usually have two choices. We can try to beat it off, or we can decide that the thing presenting the challenge isn’t worth the trouble and call it quits.Although there are certainly times when calling it quits is the right thing to do,in most cases all that is needed is commitment(承诺)and communication.

When we are committed to something, it means that no matter how painful or how uncomfortable something is,we will always choose to face it through instead of running away from it.Communication is making a space for discussion and talking about how you feel as opposed to just saying what the other person did wrong. If you can say to a friend,“I got my feelings hurt.” rather than“You hurt my feelings.”you are going to be able to solve the problem much faster.

In dealing with many challenges that friendship will bring to you, try to see them for what they are:small hurdles you need to jump or get through on your way through life.Nothing is so big that it is impossible to get over, and hurt only serves to make us stronger.It is all part of growing up,it happens to everyone,and some day you will look back on all of this and say,“Hard as it was,it made me who I am today.And that is a good thing.”

1.What is the underlined word“committed”can be replaced by ____________.

A.devoted B. satisfied

C.smpdsed D.interested

2.It can be inferred from the text that _____________.

A. friendship needs challenges

B.challenges shape our character

C.small hurdles aren’t worth the trouble

D. commitment promotes friendship

3.The writer suggests that _____________ when faced with a challenge.

A. one should call it quits

B. one should temporarily run away from it

C. one should be committed and communicable

D.one should lay it a side for a while

4.According to the passage,if your friend hurts your feelings,you are well advised to _______________.

A.forget it

B.talk to him/her about it directly

C.communicate properly with him/her

D.run away from it

5.The whole passage is centered on the relationship between _____________.

A.friendship and challenges

B.commitment and communication

C.communication and friendship

D.challenges and the ways to get through

Wanted, Someone for a Kiss

We’re looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.

Father Christmas

We’re looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.

Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:30—16:00

Excellent pay.

Please contact(联系)the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.

Accountants Assistant

When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.

Wealden District Council

Software Trainer

If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of £15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

1.which position is open to recent school graduates?

A. Producer, London Kiss.

B .Father Christmas.

C. Accountants Assistant

D. Software Trainer

2.Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?

A. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100

B. Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

C. The Enterprise Shopping Centre

D. Wealden District Council.

3.We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who __________________.

A. is aged between 24 and 40

B. may do some training work

C. should deal with general duties

D. can work for about a month

4.What kind of person would probably apply to Palmace Limited?

A. One with GCSE grade C level.

B. One with some office experience.

C. One having good computer knowledge

D. One trained in producing music programmes.

“ON a scale of one to ten, how would you rate your pain?”

Baymax, the plus-sized white robot, asks the question each time he detects (探测到) his patient’s pain. Considering that he is hardly like a typical Marvel superhero, how could this robotic caregiver from Big Hero 6 have stolen viewers’ hearts and taken home this year’s best animation Oscar?

Set in fictional San Fransokyo, the film follows Hiro, a 14-year-old robotics genius (天才). After his brother dies, he goes on a journey to save his city from an evil masked man with his brother’s invention, Baymax.

Baymax was named “Disney’s most straightforwardly adorable (萌的) character” in years by The Telegraph. He has a pure white pear-shaped body and stumpy elephant legs. And his eyes –just two black dots with a line through them – can blink (眨眼) quickly or slowly. Baymax’s physical appearance “works with his personality because he’s purely good and naive (天真的),” co-director Don Hall told The Hollywood Reporter.

Sometimes Baymax is awkward. Moving in tight spaces gets challenging with his potbelly (大肚子). And when his batteries run low, he behaves like an amusing drunk. “This means that he is not at all intimidating (令人生畏的) and is easy to like,” commented The Straits Times in Singapore.

Baymax is a comforting friend, the kind that perhaps everyone needs.

After he diagnoses (诊断) Hiro with feeling sorrow, he says: “Physical comfort helps too,” and pulls Hiro into a hug. He pats his head, saying: “There, there.”

The team’s car crashes into the water at one point, and they have to walk shivering (颤抖) back home. Baymax notices that everyone’s body temperatures are low, so he turns on his internal heaters. Everyone cuddles (依偎) up with him. “This is like spooning (拥抱) with a warm marshmallow (棉花糖),” says Fred, one of the characters.

One minute, he is used as a bouncy castle (充气城堡), and the next he transforms into a superhero.

To fight against the villain, Hiro upgrades Baymax so that the robot can attack and fly. The robot has a hard time figuring out these new skills, but after he realizes that Hiro is happy with his improvement, he immediately becomes an expert. “The treatment is working,” he says.

Tencent Entertainment calls the amazing Baymax a “perfect companion”. “He is quiet, clumsy, and adorable. But at important times, he steps up and stops at nothing to protect his friends from harm, even if it means that he has to sacrifice his life. This is an idealized (理想化的) relationship in harsh reality,” the site commented.

1.What does Baymax do when he discovers Hiro is sad?

A.He tries to amuse him by behaving awkwardly.

B.He leaves him alone.

C.He comforts him with a hug.

D.He advises him to go for a walk.

2.Which of the following adjectives best describe Baymax?

A.Considerate and selfless.

B.Adorable and humorous.

C.Clumsy and cautious.

D.Brave and proud.

3.What is the article mainly about?

A.The plot and background of the movie Big Hero 6.

B.The friendship between Hiro and Baymax in Big Hero 6.

C.The reasons for the popularity of Baymax from Big Hero 6.

D.What sets Big Hero 6 apart from other animation movies.

4.Which of the following is TRUE about Baymax?

A.Baymax’s awkwardness actually makes him more adorable and popular.

B.Baymax was invented by Hiro, a robotics genius.

C.Baymax’s physical appearance doesn’t quite match his personality.

D.Baymax looks like a typical Marvel superhero.

Denmark is one of the happiest nations on earth with some of the best quality of life. You don’t need statistics to understand the Dane’s happy lot. Walk around any Danish town and you’ll experience some of the most harmonious civic spaces anywhere. Their intimate scales and perfect transport systems combine the rich history and bold modern lines of the built environment to delight the eye, and the locals’ manners and sense of humor is refreshing.

Denmark’s capital Copenhagen is a remarkable city with well-preserved medieval streets, renowned art galleries, Michelin-starred restaurants and a healthy business center. Finding something to do is never a problem and if all else fails, just admiring the streets with a hotdog in hand is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours .

Beyond the capital and the bigger cities, Denmark offers a mix of lively towns such as Ribe and Odense plus rural countryside, medieval churches , Renaissance castles and tidy 18th-century villages.

The coastline of Denmark with its sand dunes and greenery is a sight that always attracts visitors. So, no matter what time of year you’re in Denmark, you shouldn’t miss out on a trip to the nearest beach .

It’s hard , in short , to find fault with the place. The visitor’s most heartfelt complaint is usually the cost of visiting Denmark. True, it is not a cheap destination , but no more so than the UK, and which nation’s public transport system would you rather use?

Cheer yourself up by thinking of the country’s remarkable organization and clockwork railway timetable as being financed by the extremely high taxes paid by your hosts. When viewed in this way , this first-rate destination seems like good value, and you get the fairy tales thrown in for free: the Danish royal family is genuinely loved and respected by the vast majority of its citizens, not least handsome Prince Frederik , his beautiful Australian-born princess-bride, Mar, and their young family.

1.Which of the following words can best describe Danes ?

A. Polite and humorous .

B. Happy and romantic.

C. Kind and friendly.

D. Out-going and humorous .

2.The writer implies in the last two paragraphs that __________ .

A. Visiting the U.K. will cost less than travelling in Denmark .

B. The transport system in the UK can’t equal that in Denmark .

C. People in Denmark pay high taxes to welcome visitors .

D. The Danish royal family plays an important role in politics .

3.How does the passage mainly develop ?

A. By providing examples.

B. By making comparisons.

C. By giving descriptions.

D. By following time order.

4.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage ?

A. To introduce Danish culture .

B. To show the attractions of Denmark .

C. To share experiences of travelling in Denmark .

D. To describe the happy life people live in Denmark .

D

The world is filled with smart,talented and gifted people.We meet them every day.A few days ago,my car was not running well.I pulled it into a garage,and the young mechanic had it fixed in just a few minutes.He knew what was wrong by simply listening to the engine.I was amazed.The sad truth is,great talent is not enough.

I am constantly shocked at how little talented people earn.I heard the other day that less than 5 percent of Americans earn more than $100,000 a year.A business consultant who specializes in the medical trade was telling me how many doctors and dentists struggle financially.It was this business consultant who gave me the phrase,“They are one skill away from great wealth.”

There is an old saying that goes,“Job means ‘just over broke(破产)’”.And unfortunately,I would say that the saying applies to millions of people.Because school does not think financial intelligence is intelligence,most workers“ live within their means”.They work and they pay the bills.Instead I recommend young people to seek work for what they will learn,more than what they will earn.

When I ask the classes I teach,“How many of you can cook a better hamburger than McDonald’s?” almost all the students raise their hands.I then ask,“So if most of you can cook a better hamburger,how come McDonald’s makes more money than you?” The answer is obvious: McDonald’s is excellent at business systems.The reason why so many talented people are poor is that they focus on building a better hamburger and know little or nothing about business systems.The world is filled with talented poor people .They focus on perfecting their skills at building a better hamburger rather than the skills of selling and delivering the hamburger.

1.The author mentions the mechanic in the first paragraph that

A.he is just one of the talented people

B.he is ready to help others

C.he has a sharp sense of hearing

D.he knows little about car repairing

2.The underlined part in the third paragraph can be best replaced by

A.spend more than they can afford

B.do in their own way

C.live in their own circle

D.live within what they earn

3.Why do talented people earn so 1ittle according to the author?

A.They don’t work hard enough

B.They lack financial intelligence

C.They don’t make full use of their talents

D.They have no specialized skills.

4.The main purpose of the author is to tell us

A.how young people can find a satisfactory job

B.what schools should teach students

C.why so many talented people are poor

D.how McDonald’s makes much money

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