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Your next car could have two seats, three wheels---two in front and one in the back and a top speed of more than 100 miles per hour. Elio Motors plans to make such a tiny car named the Elio. Its two seats sit front and back instead of side by side. The driver is positioned in the center with the passenger directly behind.

The starting price for the car is just $6,800. It has only one door, on the left side, which cuts a few hundred dollars off the manufacturing costs. Having three wheels also makes it cheaper. It has air conditioning, power windows and door locks and an AM/FM radio. More features can be ordered through Elio’s long list of suppliers. Elio will also sell the cars directly through its own stores and not through franchised dealers (特约经销商).

Paul Elio dreamed as a kid that he would one day own a car company called Elio Motors. In 2008, tired of high gas prices, he started working on a car that burns gas in a more effective way. Equally important to him was creating U.S. manufacturing jobs and making the car inexpensive enough to attract buyers who might otherwise be stuck in their old, unreliable (不可靠的)cars. “Whatever matters to you, this can move the needle on it,” he said.

Already, more than 27,000 people have reserved (预订)one. Paul hopes to make 250,000 cars a year by 2016. So far, reservation holders are those who will use the Elio as a second car or third car for work. Finally, though, he believes the car will interest high school and college students as well as used-car drivers who want something newer and more reliable.

1.Which of the following shows the design of the Elio?

(O=wheel, □=seat)

A. B.

C. D.

2.Paragraph 2 shows that the Elio ________.

A. is sold at affordable prices

B. will be available in most stores

C. has a fixed temperature

D. does no harm to the environment

3.The underlined words “move the needle” in Paragraph 3 probably mean “________”.

A. take a chance B. stand in the way

C. break into pieces D. make a difference

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A. The history of Elio Motors B. Cool and practical vehicle

C. Paul Elio: a kid with big dreams D. What car to choose: new or used?

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Science can't explain the power of pets, but many studies have shown that the company of pets can help lower blood pressure (血压) and raise chances of recovering from a heart attack, reduce loneliness and spread all-round good cheer.

Any owner will tell you how much joy a pet brings. For some, an animal provides more comfort than a husband/wife. A 2002 study by Karen Allen of the State University of New York measured stress (紧张) levels and blood pressure in people - half of them pet owners –while they performed 5 minutes of mental arithmetic (算术) or held a hand in ice water. Subjects completed the tasks alone, with a husband/wife, a close friend or with a pet. People with pets did it best. Those tested with their animal friends had smaller change in blood pressure and returned most quickly to baseline heart rates. With pets in the room, people also made fewer math mistakes than when doing in front of other companions. It seems people feel more relaxed (放松)around pets, says Allen, who thinks it may be because pets don't judge.

A study reported last fall suggests that having a pet dog not only raises your spirits but may also have an effect on your eating habits. Researchers at Northwestern Memorial Hospital spent a year studying 36 fat people and their equally fat dogs on diet-and-exercise programs; a separate group of 56 people without pets were put on a diet program. On average, people lost about I1 pounds, or 5% of their body weight. Their dogs did even better, losing an average of 12 pounds, more than 15% of their body weight. Dog owners didn't lose any more weight than those without dogs but, say researchers, got more exercise overall-mostly with their dogs - and found it worth doing.

1.What does the text mainly discuss?

A. What pets bring to their owners.

B. How pets help people calm down.

C. People's opinions of keeping pets.

D. Pet's value in medical research.

2.We learn from the text that a person with heart disease has a better chance of getting well if

A. he has a pet companion

B. he has less stress of work

C. he often does mental arithmetic

D. he is taken care of by his family

3.According to Allen, why did the people do better with pets around when facing stressful tasks?

A. They have lower blood pressure.

B. They become more patient.

C. They are less nervous.

D. They are in higher spirits.

4.The research mentioned in the last paragraph reports that

A. people with dogs did more exercise

B. dogs lost the same weight as people did

C. dogs liked exercise much more than people did

D. people without dogs found the program unhelpful

Once upon a time,there was a very big fish named Bob. Bob was already the ______ fish in the pond,but he wanted to be the biggest fish in the world.

One day,he was out catching ______ for dinner. He ______ to catch a very big fly. Before he could swallow it through,the big fly ______ for his life. The fly promised Bob a magic wish if he would ______ his life.

At first,Bob was very ______ about giving up the largest fly he had seen. He was hungry.______ more than anything else on this planet,he wanted to be huge.

______ he decided to take the magic wish. The fly looked at him and said,“______ your wish,fish!”

“I want to be huge,really,really huge. I want to be bigger than any ______ that ever lived,” Bob said to the fly.

“That’s really ______,” the fly said to him.

Bob looked at the fly and said,“No,I’m smart!Aren’t you going to give me the ______?”

“I will keep my promise,”the fly said,and with that Bob started to ______. He grew and grew until he was so large that he ______ live in the pond any more. Bob ______ for water,but he was beached,and after a while he died.

The people fishing in their ______,the people standing on the banks of the ______,and the people who had stopped their cars on the highway,all ______ in surprise at this big stupid fish that was ______ on the side of the pond.

Everybody had a wonderful time ______ Bob,who was of course eaten.

1.A. tallest B. cleverest C. shyest D. largest

2.A. flies B. fish C. animals D. birds

3.A. promised B. succeeded C. managed D. tried

4.A. searched B. begged C. waited D. struggled

5.A. protect B. rescue C. spare D. keep

6.A. sure B. uncertain C. worried D. pleased

7.A. And B. While C. Until D. But

8.A. Finally B. Firstly C. Surprisingly D. Doubtfully

9.A. Name B. Remember C. Tell D. Leave

10.A. animal B. fly C. person D. fish

11.A. funny B. stupid C. sincere D. royal

12.A. present B. wish C. hope D. gift

13.A. grow B. change C. increase D. add

14.A. mustn’t B. wouldn’t C. couldn’t D. shouldn’t

15.A. longed B. sent C. charged D. paid

16.A. seas B. nets C. boats D. cars

17.A. water B. stream C. river D. pond

18.A. wondered B. watched C. glared D. stared

19.A. swum B. stuck C. shocked D. struck

20.A. beside B. besides C. except D. as well as

Public Speaking Training

△Get a coach

1., so get help. Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to offer you public speaking training and courses, here are some things to look for when deciding the training that’s right for you.

△Focus on positives

Any training you do to become more effective at public speaking should always focus on the positive aspects of what you already do well. Nothing can hurt confidence more than being told that you aren’t doing well.2., so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldn’t do.

3.

If you find a public speaking course that looks as though it’s going to give you lots of dos and don’ts, walk away! Your brain is so full of what you’re going to be talking about. 4. As far as we’re concerned, there are basically no hard and fast rules about public speaking. Your audience can be your friends.

△You are a special person not a clone

Most importantly, good public speaking training should treat you as a special one, with your own personal habits. 5.. Your training course should help you bring out your personality, not try to turn you into someone you’re not.

A. You aren’t like anybody else

B. You already do lots of things well

C. Turn your back on too many rules

D. Check the rules about dos and don’ts

E. Whatever the presentation, public speaking is tough

F. The one thing you don’t want is for them to fall asleep

G. So trying to force a whole set of rules into it will just make things worse

Get a job.1..Even if parents give you money,earning your own pay puts you on a path to success by giving you the opportunity to learn time management,job responsibility,leadership skills,teamwork,and life skills.Also, earning your own pay puts money in your pockets,and what you do with your earnings should be put to you.

2.Pocket money,gifts,and pay will be your sources of income as a teenager.Learning to manage money starts with tracking how you spend that income.Create a money diary where you write down all your spending for a given time period,either weekly or monthly.3.

Save money.Once you earn money,it is very tempting to use it.As a teenager,it is easy to neglect saving money. In order to be more successful,learn that money can be saved for more important spending opportunities.4.Banks give opportunities to teenagers.Get advice and research before opening any accounts.Once you have one,figure out a monthly budget(预算)that helps you put aside money.

Control impulse(冲动)buying.5.Small purchases can take a toll on your savings,and more often than not, those purchases could have been avoided.Controlling these impulses at a young age helps ensure better money management in life.

A.Track your expenses.

B.Buying is always easier than saving.

C.To help yourself save,open up an account.

D.Create a business at school.

E.Then,evaluate what you spend money on by deciding what is needed and what is entertainment.

F.Having your own job buildings positive characters and can help you mature.

G.You don't want to be given a $5 bill,and not have the change.

In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer’s conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n)______might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I______.

Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I______to catch a taxi to my______and settle in. The next morning, I took another______to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs.______I went to a cafe to have lunch, but all the tables were______. Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can______my table."

I gratefully sat down with the______lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the______drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn't______a car, and hadn't realized how______taking taxis would he. After a while she said, "My dear, don't use any more taxis. I'm retired and it would be my pleasure to______you wherever you wish." I told her that I couldn't put her to that______,but she brushed aside my protests(反对). She asked me where I was______and the next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the______time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to______alone. At the end of the day, she______to take me back to my accommodation. I______her money but she refused to take any.

I'll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her______, filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.

1.A. holiday B. ceremony C. operation D. experiment

2.A. kept B. went C. dropped D. knocked

3.A. intended B. promised C. managed D. deserved

4.A. hospital B. company C. university D. accommodation

5.A. colleague B. passenger C. suitcase D. taxi

6.A. Instead B. First C. Later D. Once

7.A. classified B. occupied C. decorated D. painted

8.A. share B. reserve C. set D. possess

9.A. old B. poor C. innocent D. stubborn

10.A. journey B. meal C. speech D. interview

11.A. donated B. repaired C. hired D. guided

12.A. convenient B. worthwhile C. unfortunate D. expensive

13.A. inspire B. entertain C. call D. drive

14.A. business B. argument C. trouble D. challenge

15.A. working B. staying C. moving D. shopping

16.A. appointed B. limited C. favourite D. regular

17.A. digest B. explore C. perform D. calculate

18.A. forgot B. refused C. returned D. preferred

19.A. sent B. lent C. offered D. owed

20.A. confidence B. dignity C. curiosity D. kindness

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