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The factory has _____ workers due to the drop in sales, which will lead to an increase in unemployment.
A.paid offB.laid offC.set offD.put off
B

试题分析:A. payoff还清,(努力)没有白费,B. lay off解雇,C. set off出发,D. put off推迟,句意:工厂已经解雇了工人因为销售量下降,这会增加失业率。根据句意选B。
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Choosing to Study Overseas
Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a semester, the summer, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.
  小题1:  
Living in another country can help you to learn a language, and about another culture.
  小题2:   Overseas study may also look good on your future resume. Many companies today want employees who speak a second language, or have experienced living or working in another country.
Making the right choice
Once you decide to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right country or school. Ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay?
   小题3:   Do I want to live with a host family, with roommates, or alone?
Getting ready to go
Get your passport and visa early!  小题4:  Learn about the money. Bring some of it, and a credit card, with you.
Once you are there
After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things.   小题5:     When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write about your feelings in a notebook.
A.You should improve your mother tongue before you go.
B.Why do it?
C.large number of students can’t afford to study overseas.
D.How long do I want to study overseas?
E. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school, and culture.
F. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself.
G. Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs in your host country.
If you want to keep fit, please refer to the following:
Move More
Make it a daily to find ways to move your body.  小题1:Climb stairs instead of taking the elevator(电梯). Walk your dog; play with your kids. It doesn’t have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute dance class. But that’s great when you’re up to it. At the same time, move more.
Give up Smoking
Ever since 1960 when it was announced that smoking was harmful to health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products. Just recently, we’ve seen more and more teens smoking. Could it be the Hollywood influence?  小题2:  Take care! Warn your children against smoking.
 小题3:  
While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney(肝肾) disease and cancer.
Reduce Stress(压力)
Easier said than done, stress comes in many ways.  小题4:  Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like such as walk on the beach or in a park, read a good book, visit a friend, listen to relaxing music, and watch a funny movie.
Protect Yourself from Pollution
If you can’t live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms. 小题5:  Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good.
A.Avoid Excessive(过量的) Drinking
B.There are many things you can do to move your arms and legs.
C.Think carefully about what you will do.
D.Exercise outside when the smog rating is low.
E. It seems that the stars in every movie smoke cigarettes.
F. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook
G. Some techniques given by experts are to think positive thoughts.
Does this situation seem familiar to you?Your English is progressing well,the grammar is now familiar,the reading comprehension is no problem,and you are speaking quite fluently.____1__
First of all,remember that you are not alone. Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language.
The most important thing is to listen as often as possible.___2____
The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The RealPlayer from RealMedia.com. The RealPlayer allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.
Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis,you might still be frustrated by limited understanding._____3____
Here is some of the advice I give my students:
?Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.
?Stay relaxed when you do not understand,and try listening to the material for more times.
?Do not translate everything into your native language.
?_____4_____Don’t concentrate on details before you have understood the main ideas.
?Listen to something you enjoy.
I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning,when I didn’t understand a word,I insisted on translating it in my mind. This method usually resulted in confusion._____5_____Firstly,translating creates a barrier between the listener and the speaker. Secondly,most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm,I noticed that even if I didn’t pay much attention I could usually understand what the speaker had said.
A.But you can’t follow a native English speaker at all!
B.What should you do?
C.But listening is a problem for most of the beginners!
D.However,after several weeks,I got used to the new environment in Germany.
E.So,what you need to do is to find listening resources.
F.Then,after the first six months,I discovered two extremely important facts.
G.Listen for the general idea of the conversation.

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