【题目】There is no doubt that for a long time college education has been accepted. All high school graduates ought to go, says conventional wisdom and statistical evidence, because college will help them earn more money, become “better” people, and learn to be more responsible citizens than those who don’t go.

But college has never been able to work its magic for everyone. And now that close to half our high school graduates are attending, those who don’t fit the pattern are becoming more numerous, and more obvious. College graduates are selling shoes and driving taxis; college students interfere(妨碍;干扰) with each other’s experiments and write false letters of recommendation in the fierce competition so as to get admitted into graduate schools. Others find no stimulation (激励) in their studies, and consequently have to drop out, which is often encouraged by college administrators.

Some observers say the fault is with the young people themselves--they are spoiled and they are expecting too much. But that’s a condemnation(指责) of the students as a whole, and doesn’t explain all campus unhappiness. Others blame the state of the world, and they are partly right. We have been told that young people have to go to college because our economy can’t absorb an army of untrained eighteen-year-olds. But disappointed graduates are learning that it can no longer absorb an army of trained twenty-two-year-olds,either.

【1】What’s the main idea of the first paragraph, ___________________.

A. people have great expectations for college education.

B. people still have a low opinion of college education.

C. the author thinks youngsters should all go to college.

D. people now no longer challenge college education.

【2】The reason why more young people drop out of college is that _________.

A. they can start selling shoes and driving taxis.

B. they are no longer motivated in their studies.

C. they compete for admission to graduate schools.

D. college administrators force them to do so.

【3】Who contributes to campus unhappiness?

A. young students who are all spoiled and expecting too much.

B. our society that can’t offer enough jobs to college graduates.

C. young people as well as our society are to blame for all this.

D. our society that has not enough jobs for high school graduates.

【题目】How to Survive High School

High school can be terrible phase if you get it all wrong. Find out how to survive high school with a few easy tips.

1. Be Yourself.

High school is a fun time to make new friends, meet new people, date and socialize. Make friends with all kinds of people and not just a group which you are comfortable with. Most peer pressure cases are because of the weak image created by freshmen. 1 Don’t give in to anyone’s wants.

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Choose your friends carefully and make sure you won’t get influenced by anyone. Socialize, but by judging who you can connect to. You will find friends, but stay away from the ones who don’t want to be your friends as a bad company is tempting, but the good one is true.

3. Be Optimistic.

There is nothing better than having a smile on your face whenever you can. 3 Don’t be afraid to make friends, don’t get aggressive or personal with anyone and treat others the way you want to be treated. Respect your teachers and classmates and try to be helpful if you want the same in return.

4. Be Confident.

When you believe in yourself, others believe in you. Talk, walk and address people confidently and this will create a strong image about you. 4 Be creative and unique and learn to set trends. Confidence is one quality you grow with, and people respect you for that.

5. Love High School.

5 Make the most out of it, and you will never get those moments back. Come up with frank ideas, get a detention, top your class, make the best friends, drink, go to prom, party, but just make as many memories as you can!

With these tips to survive high school, you will surely be proud of graduating as an all-round approaching adult.

A. And always wear your smile

B. Keep Good Company

C. Just be yourself and create a strong self-image

D. Practice positive thinking

E. Do your thing, and don’t imitate others

F. Fall in love with it

G. Study as hard as you can in your spare time

【题目】At times my mom has been uncomfortable seeing these qualities in me. For example,when I was 12,I went to Puerto Rico all by myself to stay with my grandmother for the summer. My mom was extremely nervous about it. She kept telling me how things were different in Puerto Rico,to always put on sunscreen,not to wander away from my grandmother,and other warnings. She helped me pack and did not leave the airport until she saw my plane take off.

But despite her worries,she let me go on my own. As I moved into my teens,she continued to give me space to grow and learn,even when it might have been difficult for her. When I reached my senior year,I decided to move away for college. Once again I found that I differed from my peers:While many of them wanted to stay close to home,I couldn’t wait to be out in the world on my own. While my mom may not have been happy at the thought of my going away,she was supportive and excited for me.

One big thing I realized during my senior year,as my mom granted me more freedom,was that she actually believes in me and trusts me. That means a lot. Most of my life,and especially when I was little,the main person I tried to impress in my schoolwork or other things was my mother. I knew she expected nothing but the best from me. Sometimes it was hard to live up to her standards;getting a single B on my report card would make me feel bad because I knew she wanted me to have all A’s.

I know that her high standards have helped me stay focused on what’s important,like education,and made me who I am. I am thankful for her support and involvement in my life .Most of all I respect her. She is the strongest woman I know and that’s why I have turned out so strong and independent.

【1】When the author decided to go to Puerto Rico,his mother________.

A.wanted to go with him

B.worried about his safety

C.didn’t allow him to do so

D.asked his grandmother for advice

【2】The author decided to move away for college to________.

A.be different from his peers

B.keep away from his mother

C.be independent in the outside world

D.make his mother unhappy

【3】We can learn from the third paragraph that the author’s mother________.

A.had a high expectation of him

B.was too strict with him

C.used to expect nothing from him

D.cared little about his learning

【4】In the passage,the author mainly wants to tell us________.

A.his long way to becoming independent

B.his good relationship with his mother

C.the importance of a mother’s trust and support

D.his mother’s deep love for him

【题目】What is real success? I am sure many would come up with answers like lots of money, a big house, a new car, and so on.

It has been interesting to see how my own idea of success has through the years. When I was young, I was eagerly reaching for material success. I chose my jobs accordingly and ended up in . Sure enough, I did earn some pretty good pay checks.

But then a different feeling started to . I began to realize selling was not what I wanted to do all my life. After all I was often forced to sell products that did not really suit customers. All that matters is the amount of money that is made. I became very unhappy.

I came to realize that even with big pay checks I did not feel successful. That is when my search for success turned inwards, I sales and chose another profession–helping people. The feeling of relief and belonging was great–and suddenly I felt successful again. Even though I earned than before, I was much more content.

Then I returned to my old love–writing.

I realized I felt most successful when I loved what I did never the money. Then for my own I define success by the feeling of contentment.

Always remember–you are not here to anyone else’s life but your own. It is not your obligation (义务) to please others with your life only yourself, because only if you are happy yourself can you happiness to others. You cannot give what you do not have.

So be true to yourself and your own joyful path to your own of success.

1A. occurred B. developed C. completed D. produced

2A. sales B. service C. manufacturing D. tourism

3A. change B. end C. leave D. grow

4A. Eventually B. Randomly C. Fortunately D. Occasionally

5A. undertook B. continued C. experienced D. quit

6A. less B. more C. much D. little

7A. spending B. donating C. minding D. speaking

8A. point B. angle C. part D. interest

9A. influence B. live C. disturb D. practice

10A. spread B. lead C. link D. lend

11A. pass B. cross C. remove D. follow

12A. significance B. definition C. imagination D. limit

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