【题目】Technology sometimes goes wrong. And the more you use technology, the more you know it can go wrong. A connection drops. A printer will not print or an app crashes. Tech troubles can let users down quickly. First reactions may be to scream,throw the device(设备)against the wall, or cry. 1 By following these steps, you could solve some of the most common tech problems on your own.

Search the Web. Learn about your tech problem on a search website, such as Google. See what others have experienced. Find expert articles about solving the problem. If your issue is with recent technology, such as a software update, be sure to look for the most recent articles. 372

Check connection speed. Maybe you find that streaming, downloading orupdating is moving slowly. 3 You may think something is wrong with your device when, really, your network is just noe. A website such as Speedtest. net can check your connection speed.

4 Make sure you have the most recenl version of apps and software. You might ba expperiencing a problem from a bug(漏洞)that has been fixed in an update. But if you have not yet had the latest version you may miss the solution.

Ask the developer. 5 You can communicate with developers over email, Twitter or a contact form on their website. Explain the issue giving as much detail as possible, including the device you are using and the problem you are having.

A. Update.

B. Fix bugs.

C. Tech tips from years ago may not work now.

D. Contact the developer of the app or software.

E. Have you ever struggled when technology went wrong?

F. First, be sure to check your Internet connection speed.

G. However, you may be able to solve the problem by yourself.

【题目】When Seattle-based poet Heather McHugh won $500,000 from the Mac Arthur Foundation, she didn’t buy a Maserati or fly to Paris. Instead, she put the money in the bank and continued teaching college courses and writing poetry. It wasn’t until about two years later, in 2011, that she finally figured out what to do with it.

She discovered there are millions of caregivers in the United States taking care of the chronically(长期地)ill or disabled. “It’s a heartbreaking contract of love,” she says. So in 2012, Heather formed Caregifted, a non-profit organization that offers a seven-day, all-expenses-paid vacation to Vancouver Island to people who have been caregivers for at least ten years.”It’s hard physical, psychological, and emotional work. “It’s clear they deserve and need a respite,” she says.

Tricia Eisner, a single mother of 19-year-old triplet(三胞胎中的一个)boys,two of them with severe illness, was one of the first caregivers to go on vacation, in 2013. When Tricia got a phone call saying Caregifted wanted to send her to Eastport,Maine,she “couldn’t believe” someone would pay for her to go on a vacation; disbelief gave way to concern about her sons. But after two days away, the worry was gone. n After being in Maine by myself, with nobody to take care of or think about except myself, I realized that rock was gone," says Tricia. She was afraid the heaviness would return when the week was over, but to her surprise, it hasn’t been back since.

Heather says, “Everybody needs restorative time. For some, it’s life-extending.” Tricia and the other guests aren’t the only ones to benefit from Caregifted ; Heather has too. “I thought I was the queen of love, being a poet, ” Heather says. “But I didn’t know a thing about love until I met these people.”

1Whom is Caregifted intended for?

A. The disabled. B. The kids.

C. The caregivers. D. The patients.

2What does the underlined word “respite” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. reward B. rest

C. job D. promotion

3How did Tricia feel after staying in Maine for two days?

A. Concerned. B. Relieved.

C. Excited. D. Doubtful.

4What does the last paragraph suggest?

A. People benefit when they give.

B. Poets are full of love and helpful.

C. Caregifted is life-extending.

D. Heather once lackedlove.

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Car Hire
Hiring a self-drive car really adds to the enjoyment of your holiday.There are so many places of interest to visit,and if you enjoy seeing more than just the city center there's no better way to explore than by car.
Hire Charges:
What's included
a) Unlimited mileage (英里数).
b) Expenses on oil,maintenance and repairs,which will be repaid on production of invoices.
C) Full insurance except personal accident (see below).
What's not included
a) Personal accident insurance.
b) Garaging,petrol,parking and traffic fines.
Conditions of Hire:
The shortest rental period at these special low prices is three days.For prices for periods of one or two days you only see our representative at the hotel.
Car hire must be booked six weeks or more before arrival in London to guarantee a car.But if you have been unable to make a booking in advance please see our representative at the hotel who may still be able to help you.
The car types on the sheet are examples of the types of cars in each price range,but particular car cannot be guaranteed.
Upon delivery the driver (s) will be asked to sigh the car hire company's Condition of Hire.
If you decide to hire a car,just fill in the Booking Form and return it to us.A booking fee of 12 as part of the car hire cost is required.
Should you be forced to cancel your car hire booking after payment in full (two weeks before date of hire),a cancellation charge of 12 will be made.
(1)From the advertisement we can see a car hirer will pay.
A.insurance against damage to the car
B.insurance against injury to the driver
C.the cost of maintenance of the car
D.the cost of repairs to the car
(2)If car hirers change their minds after paying the whole cost of hiring,the 12 booking fee is.
A.partly returned
B.doubly paid
C.not returned
D.returned within six weeks
(3)The prices for car hire are especially low when .
A.it is booked for at least three days
B.it is booked two weeks in advance
C.it is booked for two days
D.the booking is made in London

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