Going to college means a lot of changes in their lifestyle for most students. Living in a dormitory remains a major challenge as it means learning how to share space with others who are total strangers.?

While some can live together peacefully, others may face conflicts (矛盾) that need to be worked out. According to a recent survey of students in 12 different universities in Wuhan, only 40 percent of them are satisfied with their dormitory friendships and 35 percent said they kept away from conflicts in the dorm.?

For those living in a dorm for the first time, sharing things, such as a computer or paper towels, can be a source of conflict. Another common conflict is related to different habits. What they are going to do, such as going to bed, watching movies or studying, will also cause a conflict. Sometimes roommates may also have problems when welcoming guests, especially those of the opposite sex.

However, there are more effective methods to solve problems than screaming at each other. The best way is to talk about an issue before it even becomes a problem. You should treat roommates honestly and directly, and try to work out a solution. And you can also set up rules that everyone can obey. These rules can be written down in an agreement and be put up in a visible (看得见的) place. Students can also outline which items to share and which are for personal use. They can regulate cleaning duties, agree on a time to sleep, and decide on how to receive guests.?

In any discussion it is important to talk with your roommates in a positive way. For example, you could mention your roommates good personality. This can help them understand you better and make them more willing to compromise (妥协).

1. of the students in the survey get on well with their roommates in the dorm.

A. 12% B. 40% C. 35% D. 25%

2.For those living in a dorm for the first time, their conflicts may come from sources.

A. one B. two C. three D. four

3.The Chinese meaning of the underlined word “effective” is .

A. 有效的 B. 积极的 C. 合理的 D. 肯定的

4.In order to solve problems, the best order is .

A. issue→problem→solution→rules B. problem→issue→solution→rule

C. issue→problem→rules→solution D. problem→issue→rules→solution

5.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. The author did a survey of the students in 12 different universities in Hunan.

B. The girls in the same dorm may face conflicts when a girl goes to visit them.

C. The rules you make can be put up on the door.

D. Talking about others’ bad personality can help them understand you better.

One day a strong cowboy was travelling on his horse when he saw a bar. He decided to stop for a few drinks, so he tied (拴) his horse outside the bar, walked into it and ordered two bottles of beer. This cowboy was new in town. He looked around and noticed some people making faces to him. He guessed that they might play some tricks (把戏) on him, but he said nothing and continued to drink. After drinking, he walked out of the bar and found his horse was missing.

However, he kept calm, came back into the bar, and said slowly, “I don’t know what you fools did to my horse out there, but I’m leaving in five minutes, and by then if my horse isn’t back where it’s supposed to be, I have to do here what I did in Texas!” The cowboy added, “And I don’t want to do what I did in Texas!” After hearing these words, the other customers seemed a little bit frightened.

The cowboy went back to his seat and ordered another two bottles of beer. After five minutes, he walked out and found his horse tied where it was supposed to be.

Just as he was leaving, the boss of the bar came up and asked curiously (好奇地), “What was the thing that you did in Texas but you didn’t want to do here?”

The cowboy turned to the boss and replied in a low voice, “I had to walk home!”

1.The cowboy before he went to drink.

A. tied his horse outside the bar

B. asked someone to take care of his horse

C. fed his horse with a lot of food

D. planned a trick on others

2.After a few drinks, the cowboy went out and found his horse .

A. ill B. dead C. asleep D. lost

3.The cowboy drank of beer at the bar in all.

A. five bottles B. four bottles C. three bottles D. two bottles

4.In Texas the cowboy .

A. walked home after he lost his horse B. had a fight with others

C. called the police to find his horse D. beat the one who took away his horse

5.From the passage, we can know that .

A. the cowboy’s words frightened the other customers

B. the cowboy kept calm because he was strong

C. the cowboy played a trick on others in Texas

D. the cowboy would fight with others if he couldn’t find his horse

In today’s world many people seem to be hungry for money. Some of them even lose their lives for it. Money does have its most useful effect(影响)on the poor,but once a person has a rich life,a lot more money doesn’t mean more happiness.

If money was everything,all millionaires would have true love, true friendship,good health and a long life. However,this is not always true.

Nothing else is more pleasant than the three words which are “I love you”. But can love be bought?I’m afraid not. Love means to give,not to take. To every person,health and long life are probably the most precious(宝贵的)things. Well,can health and a long life be bought with money?The answer is “No”.

Of all the longest living people in the world, few of them are millionaires. True friendship can’t be bought either. In a word,Where money is worshiped(崇拜),money can cause brothers to quarrel,lovers to hate,strangers to fight and so on. No matter how much money you have,it is still not enough to make you a happy person if you have no one to laugh with,no one to cry for.

1.According to the passage,which of the following do you think is right?

A. Money is everything.

B. Money isn’t necessary.

C. Money is important,but not the most important.

D. With no money,with no success.

2.What’s the most important thing for every person according to the writer?

A. Only money. B. Health and a long life.

C. Only friendship. D. A,B and C.

3.Which sentence of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. If you haven’t much money,you can’t get more happiness.

B. You may live a long life even if you are poor.

C. Every year many people die in the world because their family is poor.

D. If you are rich,you will have less friendship.

4.In fact, many millionaires _________.

A. have true friendship B. die earlier

C. have good health D. have true love

5.What does the sentence “Love means to give, not to take.” mean ?

A. 爱意味着给你,而不能带走。 B. 爱是可以得到的,不要走开。

C. 爱意味着奉献,而不是索取。 D. 爱是可以索取的,而不必付出

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