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15．Every year during the graduation famous people will talk to thousands of students and their parents．But this time something strange has happened．Each of the big-name speakers seems to speak of the same topic； they are all telling graduates to make the world a better place．
So there was Arianna Huffmgton at Smith College saying"what I advise you to do is not just take your place at the top of the world，but to change the world"The actress Kerry Washington told students at George Washington University："The world needs your voice，every one of you．"And then this，from Jeff Immelt，head of General Electric，at the University of Connecticut："Graduates should be optimistic； believe in better．The world waits for your power．"
Anyone can know what the famous speakers said is meaningless．The world has 7billion voices to listen to already-it won't matter about one more or less．Neither is it clear why graduates should be especially optimistic，especially at the moment．The world doesn't wait for their power； only a small number of people will get the chance to lead anything．
Only Barack Obama in his address at Morehouse College avoided encouraging anyone to change the world．That is because he alone knows how hard it is to change it-even if you happen to be President of the United States．Not only has he failed to change the world，he can't even get people to give up guns in his own country．
Instead of aiming so impossibly high，the graduates of 2014would do better to start a bit lower．When they leave their universities it will not"Hello world!"but"Hello again，Mum and Dad!"So what Ms Huflington，Mr．Obama and Mr．Immelt ought to have said was：change the world if you must，but it would be nice if you could help out by changing the bag in the rubbish basket first．
They should then have followed up with the importance of hard work．Graduates need to change their employment attitude．They need jobs．Sadly on commencement addresses（毕业典礼） no one tells them that even a bad job is better than none at all．
41．The author mentions what the three famous people said in the second paragraph toB．
A．report how honest their addresses were
B．show the topics of their addresses are the same
C．report the differences among their addresses
D．show his suggestion on their addresses
42．What does the author argue in the third paragraph？D
A．The world has 7billion voices to listen to．
B．Graduates should be especially optimistic．
C．The world doesn't wait for graduates'leadership．
D．the words that the famous speakers said have no meaning．
43．Why did Barack Obama avoid encouraging the graduates to change the world？D
A．Because he is the president of America．
B．Because he thought the world was already perfect．
C．Because he didn't get Americans to give up guns．
D．Because he knew changing the world was not easy．
44．What is the author's attitude towards what big-name speakers said？A
A．Negative
B．Surprised
C．Supportive
D．Respectful
45．What might be difficult for the graduates according to the author？C
A．Changing their life attitude．
B．Saying"Hello"again to their parents
C．Getting a good job with a high pay．
D．Changing the bag in the rubbish basket．

11．How to Sleep Better
If you're having trouble getting good sleep through the night （turning，waking up more than once，for example），this text will tell you what you can do to ensure a peaceful night's sleep．
1．Get on schedule．Changing your sleeping time by more than an hour can severely disturb your sleep quality．（36）F For example，if you normally wake up at 6am on weekdays to get to work，you might go to bed around 10pm，because that's when you start to feel sleepy，and it's also a good time to ensure 8hours of sleep．If，on the weekend，you sleep until 9am，you probably won't be able to fall asleep that night until 1am．
2．Be mindful of what you eat or drink before bed．（37）D Digestion slows down while asleep，and a full stomach may interrupt sleep．Similarly，you should avoid going to bed on an empty stomach，as a completely empty stomach may equally disturb your sleeping patterns．
3．（38）B Exposure to light during the time when you're supposed to be sleeping can destroy your body's internal clock．Turn your light off，or use a very dim（暗淡的） night light．（39）A They include windows，LED clocks and computer lights．
4．Change your sleeping position．You may think that it's impossible to control what position you sleep in since you aren't fully aware of what you are doing，but it is possible and it can make a considerable difference．（40）G

A．Try to avoid all sources of light．
B．Keep the room as dark as possible．
C．Make note of unusual circumstances．
D．Wait at least three hours after dinner before going to sleep．
E．Sleep is considered to be adequate only when there is no daytime sleepiness．
F．In other words，sudden change of sleeping time will affect your"biological clock"．
G．If you wake up in the middle of the night，make an effort to have a comfortable position．

10．In general，people talk about two groups of colors：warm colors and cool colors．The warm colors are red，orange，and yellow．Where there are warm colors and a lot of light，people usually want to be active．The cool colors are green，blue，and violet．These colors，unlike warm colors，are relaxing．Where there are cool colors，people are usually quiet．People who like to spend time alone often prefer blue．
Red may be exciting，but one researcher says that time seems to pass more slowly in a room with warm colors than in a room with cool colors．He suggests that a warm color，such as red or orange，is a good color for a living room or restaurant．People who are relaxing or eating，do not want time to pass quickly．Cool colors are better for offices or factories if the people who are working there want time to pass quickly．
Perhaps warm colors remind people of warm days and the cool colors remind them of cool days．People associate colors with different objects，feelings，and holidays．People say red is an exciting and active color．They associate red with a strong feeling like anger．Red is used for signs of danger，such as STOP signs and fire engines．The holiday which is associated with red is Valentine's Day．Orange is the bright，warm color of leaves in autumn．People say orange is a lively，energetic color．They associate orange with happiness．The holidays which are associated with orange are Halloween in October and Thanksgiving Day in November．White is the color of snow．People describe white as a pure，clean color．They associate white with a bright clean feeling．On the other hand，black is the color of night．People wear black clothes at serious or formal ceremonies．Yellow is the color of sunlight．People say it is a cheerful and lively color．Green is the cool color of grass in spring．People say it is a refreshing and relaxing color．Machines in factories are usually painted light green．Blue is the color of the sky，water，and ice．Police and Navy uniforms are blue．When people are sad，they say"I feel blue．"They associate blue with feelings like unhappiness and fear．
If two objects are the same except for color，they will look different．Color can make an object look nearer or farther，larger or smaller．Bright objects look larger than dark objects．In conclusion，color is very important to people．Warm and cool colors affect how people feel．People choose products by color．Moreover，color affects how an object looks．It is even possible that your favorite color tells a lot about you．
32．The people who prefer warm colors usually areB．
A．quiet
B．energetic
C．angry
D．relaxing
33．The fact that one family paints the living room a sunny yellow suggestsC．
A．people want to be quiet
B．people want to sleep slowly
C．people want time to pass more slowly
D．people associate colors with holidays
34．Why do doctors and nurses normally wear white uniforms？A
A．Because white means pure and clean．
B．Because white means serious or formal．
C．Because they like the colour of snow．
D．Because they like wearing uniforms．
35．We may learn from the text that fat people who want to look slimmer should  wearB clothes．
A．blue
B．dark
C．white
D．yellow．

9．Something I enjoy doing most in my leisure time is going to the cinema to watch a great film．It's two hours of relaxation and escapism from real life．But when I kick back in my seat to enjoy the film and tuck into my box of popcorn，I'm often irritated by seeing someone next to me texting on their mobile phone or worse still，talking to someone．
It's no surprise that a proposal by a US cinema chain to let people use their phones during some film screenings was met with such anger，that the company had to withdraw the idea．People said it was'the worst idea ever'!Surely，going to watch the latest film is just that-watching not multi-screening．And if you're out with a friend it seems very antisocial or just rude．I certainly get distracted by the click-click on someone's mobile keyboard as they text and the glow of the bright small phone screen-why aren't they concentrating on the big screen？!
But with the availability of streaming films at home and cheap DVDs，cinemas are struggling to keep their customers．Some places now offer comfortable seats with complimentary snacks and drinks so maybe trying to attract a younger audience by allowing the use of mobile phones is the way forward？A survey in 2012found that a majority of 18-to-34-year-olds believed using social media while watching a movie would add to their experience．
However，not every young person wants to multi-task at the movies．Many of us still get annoyed by the theatre staff who appear not to do anything about it．Of course，we could ask the offenders to turn their phones off but as Adam Aron，head of AMC Entertainment，said in Variety magazine，"when you tell a 22-year-old to turn off the phone，don't ruin the movie，they hear‘please cut off your left arm above the elbow'．"Clearly this is not what I would like to see but if you want to use your mobile phone in the cinema that I'm at，please don't sit next to me!What do you think is the right thing to do？
28．The underline word"irritated"in Paragraph 1meansC．
A．terrified
B．depressed
C．annoyed
D．embarrassed
29．Which of the following is True of the US cinema chain's original advice？B
A．The advice was carried out smoothly．
B．They permitted people to use the phone．
C．The advice was very popular with people．
D．They prohibited people to use the phone．
30．What can we infer from Paragraph 3？A
A．Young people use their social media frequently．
B．The cinema needn't worry about their customers．
C．People prefer to watch films and DVD at home．
D．Sending messages is the best experience for young people．
31．What is the author's attitude towards multi-task at the movies？D
A．Sympathy．
B．Encouragement．
C．Enthusiasm．
D．Disapproval．

8．How to save money to visit Shanghai Disneyland？
The"happiest place on earth"is a top destination on many families'bucket lists．But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on a budget．There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation．
1．Buy Souvenirs in Advance
Disney has influenced practically every industry，which makes it easy to find Disney items anywhere，from Walmart，Target，and your local grocery store to department stores and Amazon．You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less-expensive places than at Disneyland．
2．Make an Autograph Book
An autograph book is seen as a must-have by many Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you．These books can cost anywhere from 7.95to 19.95at the Disney Store and up to 30for the latest-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland，such as the park's 60th anniversary edition．Other choices can get the job done for under $5．For example，you can buy a small photo album； cute pads or notebooks．
3．Eat Breakfast Before You Arrive
Breakfast is almost as pricey as lunch or dinner if you eat inside the Disneyland parks．If you have a hotel with a free breakfast，take advantage of it．If you want to eat out，eat at a local restaurant that is inexpensive or has a kids'menu，such as McDonald's which is close to the park．
4．Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special Groups
Disney offers a wide variety of discounts，including for military service members，college students，teachers，and youth groups．If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate，call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets．
21．It may take you more money to buy souvenirs atA．
A．Disneyland
B．Department stores
C．Walmart
D．Amazon
22．How much do you pay for the park's 60th anniversary edition？D
A.7.95
B.19.95
C.5
D.30
23．What is one piece of the author's advice on breakfast？B
A．You had better eat at Disneyland．
B．You can eat at a local restaurant．
C．You should prepare it well at home．
D．You can ask the hotel to supply it for free．

7．Using a Cellphone to Improve Your English
When students think of learning a foreign language，the first thought is books，exercises，and recorder-tapes．Those are important to learning but sometimes a little bit boring．（36）E
Things like a cellphone can keep your interest level high．（37）A You have it with you day after day，you are familiar with how it works and you can use it to practice English whenever you have time．You don't need to have your books by your side or stay in your room to listen to tapes．Let's take a look at how to add your cellphone to your study tools．
（38）FGo to the menu，find settings，locate language and Change it to English，which benefits your language learning．
Look at the buttons and connect those items with the new vocabulary．This enables you to master simple words and phrases with little effort．For example，each time you you're your cellphone，you'11see"messages"，"games''and"calls made"．（39）G
When you have time，take out your cellphone and start hitting buttons．You'11be surprised at all the vocabulary you can learn by playing with the different menu items．Some things you'1l recognize immediately．（40）D It can keep your learning fresh and interesting．And that's important because boredom is a big problem with language learners．You need changes and cellphone is one way to get it．

A．It's a perfect study material．
B．Cellphones are not allowed in classrooms．
C．Books and tapes are useful for your English study．
D．And others you can guess just by where you find them．
E．Therefore．it is time for us to make things a bit interesting．
F．Set up your cellphone to use the language you want to study．
G．These words begin to take root if you see them again and again．

6．Given that female bed bugs lay over 200eggs during their lifetime，it's not surprising that about one out of five American households have had or know someone who has had a bed bug infection．But a new study shows that an unexpected weapon may be useful in the fight against the tiny，biting enemies：color The BBC's Michelle Roberts reports that bed bugs appear to have strong preferences for certain colors．
A group of researchers became curious about whether bed bugs like certain colors，so they created tiny tents，or harborages of different colors and placed them in petri dishes（培养皿）．The researchers then put bed bugs on the center of the dish，giving them ten minutes to choose which harborage they wanted to hide in．
Bed bugs are nest parasites（寄生虫）-that's why they love human"nests，"or bedrooms．So they're crazy about finding shelter．As a result，it would make sense that a bug placed on the scary broadness of a petri dish would rush for cover as soon as possible．
Most of the bugs ran to black and red harborages，passing by ones of other colors．And they weren't into yellow or green at a11．Overall，the bugs preferred harborages in this order：red，black，orange，blue，lilac，violet and green．Gender influenced the decisions because groups of single-gender bugs preferred the same colors Researchers guess that the decisions may have to do with bugs'considering different shelters as better or worse places to mate or perhaps stay safe from enemies．
"We originally thought the bed bugs might prefer red because blood is red and that's what they feed on，"says Dr．Corraine McNeill"However，after doing the study，the main reason we think they prefer red colors is that bed bugs themselves appear red，so they go to these harborages because they want to be with other bed bugs，as they are known to exist in groups．"
28．What did the research discover？A
A．Bed bugs are particular about certain colors．
B．Bed bugs have a preference for living in groups．
C．Bed bugs are difficult toget rid of．
D．Bed bugs are afraid of dark colors．
29．The word"harborages"in Para 2can be replaced by"D"．
A．bed rooms
B．dishes
C．eggs
D．shelters
30．Bed bugs like red mainly becauseA．
A．they are red
B．red is beautiful
C．red can scare their enemies away
D．b1ood is red and they feed on blood
31．What colour sheet should people choose against bed bugs according to the research？B
A．Red．
B．Yellow．
C．White．
D．Black．

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