16.A.Discuss the issues at once.
B.Accept the need of private space.
C.Agree on some basic rules.
D.Respect and accept cultural differences.
E.Explore together.
F.Get to know each other better.
How to Become Best Friends with Your Dormmates
You have never shared a room with anyone and now you are scared and confused.But do you know that student years are one of the most exciting and memorable?When I was a student I met lots of great people and my best friend as well.Sharing a room with absolutely unknown person might be challenging at first,but it will be a priceless experience in your life.Check out several tips on how to become best friends you're your dormmates.
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This is the essential rule of any good relationship.Make a list of the things that are/aren't allowed to bothof you and stick to it.Decide on the studying time,cleaning and visiting hours.Not only will it make yourroutine easier,but can also help to avoid misunderstandings and quarrels.It's important to talk about maleguests and overnight visitors.If needed,you may set some rules for your visitors.When I was a student ourroom was frequently full of friends and visitors,but I tried not to turn it into the social center.
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You will escape many fights if you start talking about the problem once you feel it's necessary.When you accumulate the little things,they grow bigger and chances are you will say a lot of unpleasant things you don't really mean.Your dormmates simply cannot know or notice some things.That's why negotiations are always the right thing to consider.My dormmate was always forgetting to take away her wet towel from the dresser and it was just unbearable.When she performed the same thing for several times,I explained that it was a bit irritating and an annoying bad habit.That's it.
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Common memories and experience are the right things that pull people together.You are newcomers and you have no idea about the territory of the campus.So why not explore the campus together?Generally speaking,any activity you can share will be of advantage.You can become workout buddies or you may turnout to be the fans of the same band.
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I really appreciate togetherness and I was always a good mixer,but sometimes even such an easy going person like me needs some personal space and me-time.You spend every minute together and you need to take a break once in a while.It's absolutely okay.Discuss this question with your dormmates well in advance so that you won't have any problems during the school year.
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This tip will help you to get along with the dormmate and will help you go far in life as well.Your dormmates may be from other countries with different traditions,religion and views.Be careful with the stereotypes and prejudgment,your ideas about the subject may be superficial and incorrect.Most probably your overseas dormmates will need some help during the period of adaptation to the new surrounding and life style.Sharing a room with an international student is a unique chance to learn another culture and language.Don't miss it!
15.For many people,particularly immigrants,the American Dream is that talent and hard work can take youfrom log cabin to the White House.Tony Trivisonno did not rise as high as the White House,yet he managed tomake his own dream come true.
He came from a farm in Italy.One evening I found him standing behind my garage.
"I mow (割草) your lawn,"he said.It was hard to comprehend his broken English.
I asked him his name."Tony Trivisonno,"he replied."I mow your lawn."I told Tony that I couldn't afforda gardener.
"I mow your lawn,"he said again,then walked away.Yes,these Depression days were difficult,but how could I refuse a person who had come to me for help?
When I got home from work the next evening,the lawn had been mowed and the walks swept.I asked mywife what had happened.
"A man had worked on the yard,"she answered."I thought you had hired him."
I told her of my experience the night before.We thought it strange that Tony had not asked for pay.
The next Friday,I saw Tony again,behind the garage.I praised him for the work he had done.
"I mow your lawn,"he said.
I managed to give him some kind of small weekly pay,and each day Tony cleaned up the yard and took care of any little tasks.My wife said he was very helpful whenever there were anything heavy to lift or things to fix.
Summer passed into fall,and winds blew cold."Mr.Craw,snow pretty soon,"Tony told me one evening."When winter comes,you give me job clearing snow at the factory."
Well,how do you deal with such determination and hope?Of course,Tony got his job at the factory.
One day I found Tony at our meeting place behind the garage."I want to be apprentice (学徒)"he said.
We had a pretty good apprentice school that trained workers.But I doubted whether Tony were able to read blueprints or do precision work.Still,how could I turn him down?
Tony took a cut in pay to become an apprentice.Months later,I got a report that he had graduated as a skilled grinder (磨工).My wife and I were delighted with what Tony had achieved.
A year or two passed,and again I found Tony in his usual waiting place."Mr.Craw,"he said,"I like to buy a house."In the town,he had found a completely old house for sale.
I called on a banker friend."Do you ever loan money on character?"I asked."No,"he said.
"Now,wait a minute,"I replied."Here is a hard-working man,a man of character,I can promise you that.He's got a good job.And he will pay your interest."
   Unwillingly,the banker loaned Tony 2,000 and helped him buy the house.Tony was delighted.From the non,it was interesting to see that any abandoned odds and ends around our place were gathered and taken home by Tony.
   After about two years,I found Tony in our familiar meeting spot.He seemed to stand a little straighter and looked confident.
"Mr.Craw,I sell the house and buy a farm."
   We sat down and talked.He told me that he had persuaded his childhood friend to move to America.With asatisfied look in his eye,he told me that when they came to his little farm,his friend stood in amazement and said,"Tony,you are a millionaire!"
   Then,during the World WarⅡ,news came from my company that Tony had passed away.
   When my people came to visit his family,they found the farm green with vegetables,the little house comfortable and homey.The children were educated and working,and Tony didn't owe a cent.
   Tony,as well as all the greatest American businessmen,had reached their success in the same way and by the same values:vision,determination,optimism,self-respect and,above all,honesty.
   Tony Trivisonno came to America seeking the American Dream.But he didn't find it-he created it for himself.All he had were 24 precious hours a day,and he wasted none of them.
55.Why did Tony repeat"I mow your lawn"?A
A.He was determined to get a chance to work.
B.He asked for pay for his excellent garden work.
C.He thought he was good at garden work.
D.He was ready to help others out.
56.Which of the following sentences brought out Tony's character of honesty?D
A.Tony was very helpful whenever there were anything heavy to lift or things to fix.
B.Tony persuaded his childhood friend to move to America.
C.Any abandoned odds and ends around our place were gathered and taken home by Tony.
D.The children were educated and working,and Tony didn't owe a cent.
57.What did the author mean by saying"Do you ever loan money on character"?B
A.He was asking the banker the way the banks loan money to people.
B.He thought a determined and diligent man should get a loan despite poverty.
C.He was begging the banker to help Tony for the sake of their personal relation.
D.He supposed a loan should be given to people according to their characters.
58.The fact that Tony sold his house and bought a farm indicated that Tony is a man ofA.
A.vision      
B.optimism     
C.self-respect      
D.honesty
59.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?C
A.The author refused Tony's offer of mowing the lawn when they first met.
B.The author didn't pay Tony for his cleaning up the yard.
C.The author doubted Tony's being a good apprentice due to his poor education.
D.The banker loaned Tony $ 2,000 because he believed Tony was honest.
60.Which of the following is probably the best title for the passage?C
A.How to achieve the American Dream      
B.Italian immigrants'life in America
C.Tony Trivisonno's American Dream     
D.Honesty and determination make success.
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