Let's travel the world together

Nickname: Zaloxx

Email:jdlxx8@yahoo. com

When to travel: Feb 2010－Apr 2010

Self-introduction.. A 40+ male with strong physical and financial abilities. Hope to travel in

India, Singapore and Thailand for business as well as for fun.

My travel plan: Fly to Delhi and spend 3 weeks in India travelling mostly in north. Fly to

Singapore and Thailand for a few business matters and mainly for fun.

Whom I am looking for: A female to travel with me. She should be an attractive 30－40 healthy romantic lady and love travelling and relaxing.

Together for Christmas and New Year?

Nickname: Rue Rose

Email: sofitsao@taishin, com. tw

When to travel: Dec 2010－Jan 2011

Self-introduction: I am a fit, young, looking 40 years old female, who is easy-going, fun to be with.

My travel plan: Would like to go somewhere hot－Cuba, Africa, Morocco, and so on. Perhaps the Christmas and New Year there are more interesting.

Whom I am looking for: A male much with similar interests. A non-smoker and light drinker.

Travel in good company!

Nickname: Louise

Email: misskennedy@hotmail, co. uk

When to travel: Jan 2010

Self-introduction: 40 years old, fun-loving and easy-going.

My travel plan: I need a break and I am open to anywhere.

Whom I am looking for: A male travel companion(同伴), 24－40. A non-smoker who enjoys

outside activities. Prefer someone that speaks Spanish.

Need a travel companion in Thailand!

Nickname: Gio

Email: esteban407@yahoo, com

When to travel: Feb 2010－Apr 2010

Self-introduction: I am 28 years old from London. I like to keep fit and enjoy hiking and camping.

My travel plan: I plan to visit Thailand and travel around the country to enjoy nature and the sunshine.

Whom I am looking for: Someone around my age. A male who is willing to have an active holiday.

If the Londoner and his companion travel in March, 2010, they will probably be in

    A. Cuba          B. Singapore       C. India         D. Thailand

Why does Rue Rose plan a journey with her companion?

    A. To adventure in cold places.             B. To spend festivals outside.

    C. To learn Spanish.                        D. To solve business matters.

A lady who wants to be a travel companion can send email to

    A. jdlxx8@yahoo, com                        B. sofitsao@taishin. com. tw

    C. esteban407@yahoo, com                    D. misskennedy@hotmail. co. uk

People in the advertisements above want to        .

A. introduce their travel experiences

B. make friends with strangers while traveling

C. find proper travel partners

D. look for someone to look after them while traveling

Why do I volunteer with Big brothers / Big sisters of America? I have many reasons. Perhaps the biggest reason is that people once volunteered to help me.

Years ago, I was on the other side of the table. I was lonely and I felt lost. It’s a little embarrassing to talk about it now, but whatever the right direction in life was, I was going the opposite way. More than once, I found myself on the wrong path. If someone hadn’t stepped in when he did, I probably wouldn’t even be here now. I’d rather be in a prison or somewhere a lot smaller and deeper.

I’ve seen the work that big brothers / sisters have been doing all over the country and I’m pleased to be part of it. I’ve never done anything that made me prouder than my volunteer work. Big brothers and sisters helped me get over sadness and depression as soon as possible. Then, if I can help anyone like they helped me, I am willing to serve for as long as they will have me serve them. There are no words to describe the joy I get from helping somebody turn their life around. Every time I think that that’s me now, I’m proud and happy.

Volunteering is how I want to leave my mark on the world. I recommend volunteering work to everybody, especially to somebody who isn’t sure where they are going in life. Helping someone find their path is often the best way to find yours. Be a volunteer, and you will find your purpose in life.

1.What’s the main reason why the writer volunteers?

A．He has a lot of free time.

B．He is lonely and wants to be with others.

C．He wants others to know he is a good man.

D．He is grateful for what volunteers once did for him.

2.It is implied in Paragraph3 that the writer __________.

A．is eager to help others

B．often feels sad and depressed

C．hopes he will be helped at any time

D．travels around the country to help others

3.We can infer from the passage that the writer probably __________.

A．spent some days in prison

B．didn’t know his purpose in life

C．is dissatisfied with his life

D．doesn’t live a meaningful life

4.What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?

A．To share his past with us.

B．to ask for some volunteer work.

C．To encourage us to enjoy our life.

D．To call on us to do volunteer work.

Directions: Read the following passage．Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit．Write your answers on your answer sheet．

Scientists have determined it's not advisable to hurry marriage．But what's the best age to wed?

When Avril Lavigne announced she was splitting from her husband, comments from her friends suggested that she was only 21 when she tied the knot and later she said that she realized she'd been too young to make such a life-altering decision．Could fellow young celebrity divorcées（离婚者） Reese Witherspoon, Kate Hudson, and Britney Spears have also hit the same age-related issue?

The Magic Number

There are practical reasons for the mid-20s dividing line, and most of them boil down to two biggies: education and money．

It turns out that the more years of higher education a woman has under her belt on her wedding day, the lower the chances that she'll get divorced ．．．and by 25, you're more likely to have earned a degree or two．Educated women tend to be more confident about who they are and less willing to settle for a man who doesn't meet their standards．

Odds（可能性） are that by 25 you're also supporting yourself, so there's less incentive（刺激; 鼓励）for you to rush into marriage because you're seeking financial security from him．But the marriage-related benefits of working and having money of your own go beyond feeling secure．Learning to budget your cash carefully when you're single will help you avoid financial problems-one of the main causes of couple fights-for the rest of your life．

Knowing the Real You

At 25, you've had time for some crucial life experiences, including a relationship or two that may have improved your Mr．Right radar．You've probably dated enough to have a better idea of what you don't want in a man, which makes it easier to know what you can live with and can't live without．

Perhaps the most important aspect of waiting is that you'll know what your goals and values really are．While you don't want to marry someone just like you, marriage is a lot easier if you two share a similar outlook on life．

Twenty-four and already married to the man of your dreams? Don't worry: Many young marriages survive．But given the choice, you might consider putting off the big day until your mid-20s or later．

1.What main factors influence the mid-20s dividing line? （No more than 3 words）

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2.According to the author, why does a couple probably fight？（No more than 4 words）

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3.How do you know what you don't want in a man? （No more than 5 words）

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4.What suggestion does the passage mainly give? （No more than 10 words）

C

The day before the deadline for this article,I had no clue what I was going to write about. I took my problem to the editor-in-chief, and.he said to me:“Don’t worry; you’re creative. ”

I’m not sure where the editor-in-chief reached the conclusion that I was “creative”. Maybe it was through the poems I wrote. Personally, I simply enjoy writing because it’s fun. There’s also the fact that I can’t draw or do anything else creatively, I’m equally sure that there are people in the boat on the other side who can make things look excellent, but can’t write a poem.

At this point you probably want to ask me what poetry and art have to do with engineering.  For one, it makes you a more rounded person, making you a better engineer. More importantly, as an engineer, you will be faced with many problems every day. There are some that can be solved by consulting a textbook, but more often than not, you will need that thing in your brain to put together things in a completely original combination to solve the problem at hand.

Think of the wonderful things that creative engineers have done. Civil engineers have made the road more long-lasting so we don’t have to close them for repairs as often. Coming up with a new innovation (创新) is similar to writing a good poem. It’s not some-thing you plan to do. The critical moment comes unexpectedly in the middle of nowhere. You don’t think about what you’re doing, you simply do. After some mad struggling you take a look at the end product and say to yourself, “This is a masterpiece. ” This is perhaps the greatest personal satisfaction one can

experience.

So all you engineers out there get out and do something creative. I don’t care if it’s writing a poem or a computer program, just be natural and do something creative.

66. This passage mainly deals with_______.

A. the creativity of engineers                             B.the power of editor-in-chief

C. engineering in general                                  D. a way of thinking

67. In the author’s opinion, writing poems can_______.

A.show one is creative                                      B. make him happy

C. bring him in lots of money                                   D. have an effect on one’s mental health

68. According to the author, art can help an engineer to_______.

A.find the solutions to problems                        B. learn to write poetry

C. be courageous in face of challenges                D. get along well with others

69. Coming up with a new innovation is similar to writing a good poem in that both are_______.

A. logically developed                                      B. strictly planned

C.experience- based                                          D. naturally creative

70. The greatest personal satisfaction of an engineer comes from_______.

A.planning his work successfully                       B. building things quickly

C. finishing his work innovatively                      D.writing good poems naturally

 Nearly everyone is shy in some ways. If shyness is making you uncomfortable, it may be time for a few lessons in self-confidence. You can build your confidence by

following some suggestions from doctors and psychologists.

Make a decision not to hold back in conversations. What you have to say is just as important as what other people say. And don’t turn down party invitations just because of your shyness.

Prepare for yourself for being with others in groups. Make a list of the good qualities you have. Then make a list of ideas, experiences, and skills you would like to share with other people . I think about what you would like to say in advance. Then say it.

If you start feeling self-conscious in a group, take a deep breath and focus your attention on other people, Remember, you are not alone. Other people are concerned about the impression they are making, too.

No one ever gets over being shy completely, but most people do learn to live with their shyness. Even entertainers admit that they often feel shy. They work at fighting their shy feelings so that they can face the cameras and the public. Just making the effort to control shyness can have many rewards. But perhaps the best reason to fight shyness is to give other people a chance to know about you.

1.Where would this article probably appear?

2.The main purpose of the article is to _____.

3. Which of these can you conclude from reading the article?

4.Who probably gives the suggestion for fighting shyness?