Diana Velez does everything with maximum effo...

Diana Velez does everything with maximum effort-and at maximum speed. That 36 learning a new language, completing two certificates and opening a store.

When arriving in Canada in 2008, she had one 37 :to have what she had back home in Colombia. “I didn’t want to38 what I do ,like so many who come to a new country .” she said , “I39to open a store here in Canada but knew I had to40 myself properly.”

Diana quickly realized that making her dream of shop ownership in Canada a 41  meant going to school to get the 42 education and certification, “My experience of owning a shop and working as a designer in Colombia gave me43  in my abilities but I couldn’t speak the language and I had to  44 how to do things in Canada. It was like having to45 all over again ,” said Diana.

46 , she found just the help she needed for her relaunch (重新开张) 47 continuing education at George Brown College. She began taking  48 for both the Essential Skills in Fashion Certificate and the Images Consulting Certificate in May 2009. 49 Diana met with the language barrier, she was always going 50 while at college.

By the end of October 2009, she had completed all certificate requirements. Within two years after her 51   in Canada, Diana at last achieved her    52  goal when her new store opened its doors in Toronto’s Sheppard Centre. She was on the fast-track to53 .

Looking back, Diana, a fashion (时装) designer,54 her achievements to the goal she set, the education she received from the college, and 55  ,the efforts she made. Now Diana is very happy doing what she is doing.

1.  A. requires   B. encourages             C. include          D. advises

2.  A. goal                B. memory        C. choice           D. problem

3. A. continue    B. choose                 C. change           D. lose

4. A. demanded    B. decided                C. agreed           D. hesitated

5.  A. teach               B. prepare       C. enjoy            D. persuade

6. A. reality              B. fact          C. challenge        D. wonder

7. A. physical    B. private                C. primary          D. necessary

8. A. pressure    B. judgment               C. influence        D. confidence

9.  A. put away   B. depend on              C. learn about      D. look into

10. A. advance             B. start         C. suffer           D. work

11.  A. Naturally  B. Gradually             C. Luckily          D. Clearly

12.  A. through    B. for                   C. before           D. with

13.  A. notes              B. responsibilities C. chances       D. courses

14.  A. Though             B. As            C. Since            D. Once

15.  A. around             B. back          C. ahead            D. out

16.  A. adventure  B. arrival               C. performance      D. journey

17.  A. original   B. common                C. another          D. distant

18. A. success             B. wealth        C. glory            D. happiness

19.  A. adds               B. connects      C. devotes          D. owes

20.  A. after all B. above all              C. at least         D. at first

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Diana Velez does everything with great effort---and at maximum speed．That 21 learning a new language，completing two certificates(证书) and opening a store．

When arriving in Canada in 2008，she set one 22 ：to have what she had back home in Colombia．“I didn’t want to 23  what I do，like those who come to a new country，”she said．“I 24 to open a store here in Canada but knew I had to25  myself properly.”

Diana quickly realized that turning her dream of shop ownership in Canada a  26  meant going to school to get the 27  education and certification．“My experience of owning a shop and working as a designer in Colombia gave me 28  in my abilities，but I couldn’t speak the language and I had to29 how to do things in Canada．It was like having to 30 all over again，”said Diana．

31  ，she found just the help she needed for her re-launch (重新开张)32  continuing education at George Brown College．She began taking 33  for both the Essential Skills in Fashion Certificate and the Image Consulting Certificate in May 2009． 34  Diana met with the language barrier(困难)，she was always going  35  while at college．

By the end of October 2009, she had completed all certificate requirements．Within two years after her 36  in Canada，Diana at last achieved her 37  goal when her new store opened its doors in Toronto’s Sheppard Centre．She was on the fast-track to 38 ．

Looking back，Diana，a fashion(时装)designer， 39  her achievements to the goal she set，the education she received from the college，and 40 ，the efforts she made．Now Diana is very happy doing what she is doing．

1.A．requires    B．encourages    C．includes    D．advises

2.A．goal       B．memory      C．choice      D．problem

3.A．continue   B．choose        C．change     D．lose

4.A．demanded  B．decided       C．agreed     D．hesitated

5.A．teach      B．prepare       C．enjoy      D．persuade

6.A．reality     B．fact          C．challenge   D．wonder

7.A．physical    B．private       C．primary    D．necessary

8.A．pressure    B. judgment     C．influence    D．confidence

9.A．put away    B．depend on    C．learn about   D．look into

10.A．advance    B．start          C．suffer       D．work

11.A．Naturally    B．Gradually     C．Luckily     D．Clearly

12.A．through     B．for           C．before      D．with

13.A．notes    B．responsibilities    C．chances     D．courses

14.A．Though     B．As           C．Since       D．Once

15.A．around      B．back         C．ahead       D．out

16.A．adventure    B．arrival       C．performance  D．journey

17.A．original     B．common      C．another      D．distant

18.A．success     B．wealth         C．glory       D．happiness

19.A．adds        B．connects      C．devotes      D.  owes

20.A．after all      B．above all     C．at least       D．at first

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Expect everything to go wrong in advance, ________ you may feel at a loss when it does.

A. or                             B. and                          C. but                                    D. so

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Even if you don't know much about Russian author Maxim Gorky (1868-1936), you may be familiar with his famous poem The Song of the Stormy Petrel since its ending note “Let it break in all its fury!" has been encouraging generations of people for years now.

Gorky was a highly influential author. More than any other writer, he laid the foundations for the famous literary style known as socialist realism. In this kind of writing, the author uses literary techniques to create the impression of reality in his or her writings.

March 16 this year marked the 152th anniversary of Gorky's birth.

He was born into an ordinary life but soon became an orphan, before being raised by his grandmother in poverty. As he grew older, he would take a job and then quickly move on to another. He tried many jobs, but the one that he seemed to love the most was being a journalist.

It was in this job that he gained a particular impression of the world — that it was horribly inequitable in its treatment of the poor. It was a world, therefore, that had to go. Gorky was naturally attracted to the political movement of Marxian social democracy.He knew many revolutionaries including the most important one of all, Vladimir Lenin(1870-1924). The two became friends in 1903 and The Song of the Stormy Petrel was one of Lenin's favorite works by Gorky.

Asa writer, Gorky naturally valued literature. But lie also valued life experience, of which he had plenty. The key to being a modem person, he thought, was to acquire a critical attitude: “Keep reading books, but remember that a book's only a book, and you should learn to think for yourself,” he once said.

1.What can we learn about Gorky's childhood?

A.He lived an extraordinary life. B.He tried few jobs.

C.He led a hard life. D.He grew up by himself

2.What docs the underlined word "inequitable" in paragraph 5 refer to?

A.Unconditional. B.Unfair.

C.Unreal. D.Unfriendly.

3.Which of the following is TRUE about Gorky?

A.He valued critical thinking. B.He was of little influence.

C.He was easy to bow before difficulties. D.He discounted life experience.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A.Gorky and his family. B.The hardship Gorky experienced.

C.Gorky's famous works. D.Gorky's influence in literature and his life.

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Got 48 hours to relax yourself? You’ll maximize your time and fun at "these amazing destinations.

Alabama: Gulf Shores

For relaxing weekend getaways in Alabama, head south to the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Get on the water for some deep-sea fishing. History lovers can get a lesson in the Civil War along a 90-mile path with more than a dozen historic sites.

Alaska: Homer

How does fresh seafood sound? You’ll find it in Homer, located in south-central Alaska, which is either a short flight or a great four-hour scenic drive on the Seward Highway from Anchorage. Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay, explore local trails and enjoy exceptional birding in this remote natural setting.

Arizona: Sedona

Adventurous types can get their fill in the magical red rocks of Sedona, which is said to be the location of healing centers of energy. People flood to the area to meditate, practice yoga and more. Sedona also offers fantastic hiking, off-roading, biking, and even climbing.

Arkansas: Hot Springs

Relax and renew in Arkansas, hot waters in Hot Springs, an art community with Art Deco architecture that is also the home of Hot Springs National Park. Make time for a visit to Bathhouse Row, a National Historic Landmark of eight bathhouses, and Superior Bathhouse Brewery, which produces beer made of the hot spring water inside the National Park. Don’t miss these National Parks that are off the beaten path.

1.Which activity can be found in both Gulf Shores and Homer?

A.Going fishing. B.Taking a flight.

C.Enjoying beautiful birds. D.Visiting historic sites.

2.Which destination is popular with hikers?

A.Gulf Shores. B.Homer. C.Sedona. D.Hot Springs.

3.What is Superior Bathhouse Brewery known for?

A.Its self-made beer. B.Its architecture.

C.Its bathhouses. D.Its paths.

4.Where is this text most likely from?

A.A diary. B.A survey. C.A novel. D.A magazine.

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Most of us in China are used to paying for everything with our phones. 1. At least, this was the case for Lim Swee Say from Singapore, who found his first experience with Chinese payment methods quite impressive. Lim was waiting in line to buy nuts at a street stall (货摊) in Shanghai and saw other customers show their phones and take the nuts without giving cash. 2. It seems that Singapore falls behind in mobile payments. Some Chinese tourists find it inconvenient when they have to use cash in Singapore.

3. According to Xinhua News Agency, many countries now accept mobile payment services for Chinese tourists, with WeChat Pay covered in 13 overseas countries and regions and Alipay over 200. It’s now common to see the familiar green or blue logos in tourist destinations around the world, from a tiny shop in the Scottish Highlands to a huge department store in New York.

Mobile payments are now a normal part of life in China, and the trend is sweeping other nations. According to Forrester Research, in America, mobile payments rose by 37 per cent in 2016. 4.

This may be partly because western mobile payment services require businesses to install expensive equipment before customers can use them. 5.

A. He was trying to figure out how they got paid.

B. Foreign tourists don’t like to pay with their mobile phones.

C. But in China, all it takes is a QR code (二维码) and a phone.

D. Soon after, he realized that the customers were using WeChat Pay.

E. Still, Chinese mobile payments were nearly 50 times greater than those in the US.

F. But for foreign visitors who aren’t familiar with this method, it may seem strange.

G. The popularity of Chinese mobile payments has pushed some foreign companies to accept them.

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We have got everything ready at once, with our guests _________ to come in ten minutes.

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Japan says its prime minister promised to provide the world with "maximum transparency" about ____ accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant during _____ telephone call.

A. the; a              B. the; the         C. an; the       D. an; a

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Japan says its prime minister promised to provide the world with "maximum transparency" about ____ accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant during _____ telephone call.

A. the; a   B. the; the    C. an; the  D. an; a

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In cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord (房东) can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartment. Their rent cannot increase; therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have negative effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits. Therefore, they invest in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent-controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments in the city.

Some experts argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum helps people who generally look for unskilled, low-paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may hire fewer workers. They will replace workers with machinery. Therefore, other things being equal, the number of workers that employers want decreases. Thus, critics hold the opinion that an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage.

Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their dignity. Because of the law, workers cannot sell their services for less than the minimum. Furthermore, employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages.

Economic theory predicts the results of economic decision, such as decisions about farm production, rent control, and the minimum wage. The predictions may be corrected only if “other things are equal”. Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do not agree on the value of different decisions. Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there are no simple answers to economic questions.

1.There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may ________.

A. cause a shortage of apartments

B. worry those who rent apartments as homes.

C. increase the profits of landlords.

D. encourage landlords to invest in building apartments.

2.We can safely say that rent control ________.

A. will always benefit those who rent apartments.

B. is unnecessary.

C. will probably bring inactive effects in the long run.

D. is necessary under all conditions

3.There will be the problem of unemployment if ________.

A. the minimum wage is set too high..

B. the minimum wage is set too early.

C. the workers are unskilled.

D. the maximum wage is set for poor workers.

4.The passage tells us about ________.

A. the relationship between supply and demand.

B. the possible results of government controls.

C. the necessity of government control.

D. the urgency of getting rid of government control.　

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