I had always hated playing chess. Up until a ...

I had always　 hated playing　 chess. Up until a few months ago, I don’t think　 I ever_____ a　 chess game in my life. Actually, I didn’t have a______ about how to play. I knew the rules, but　　 that’s it. I had tried to _________　 playing chess most of my life, even though it _________　 that it should be a great game to play.

I started playing again just as a ________　 to stay in touch with my friend who moved abroad.　 We play ______ .　 But nothing　 has　 changed. He　 still ______　 me　 easily every time.　 After six　　 months of getting kicked all over the _______ , I decided to learn something about the game. I　　 finally___ losing.

I _______　 somebody must have made a video or a clear book on the _______　 of chess, so I　　 started looking and was astonished at how much good ______　 is out there. I got some and played　 lots of games with my computer,______ some of the stuff I was learning. And what do you know? Not only did I start to play a lot ________ , but the game became as fun as I always ________　 it should be. It’s interesting and___ . It’s just like playing a game of___ . It’s a great battle.

I’m no Grandmaster. Not even close. But the _______ between me two months ago and me now is amazing. I_____ learned a few important basic principles, and now suddenly I know the game. And that’s the first lesson I learned about chess that ______ to living life well:　 It really helps to　　 learn some basics.

1.A.lost B.played C.won D.missed

2.A.clue B.question C.dream D.choice

3.A.keep B.admit C.deny D.avoid

4.A.mattered B.seemed C.happened D.proved

5.A.way B.joke C.cause D.change

6.A.indoors B.everywhere C.online D.overseas

7.A.defeated B.disappointed C.guided D.assisted

8.A.body B.world C.board D.field

9.A.made use of B.got tired of C.had fun with D.got away with

10.A.declared B.approved C.figured D.regretted

11.A.benefits B.origin C.spirit D.basics

12.A.pleasure B.culture C.interest D.material

13.A.practicing B.suspecting C.improving D.recording

14.A.worse B.less C.better D.harder

15.A.required B.thought C.decided D.discovered

16.A.relaxing B.puzzling C.touching D.challenging

17.A.war B.speed C.chance D.trust

18.A.success B.wisdom C.appearance D.difference

19.A.just B.still C.even D.seldom

20.A.leads B.applies C.objects D.adjusts

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A few months ago as I wandered through my parents’ house，the same house I grew up in，I had a sudden，scary realization．When my parents bought the house，in 1982，they were only two years older than I am now．I tried to imagine myself in two years, ready to settle down and buy the house I’d still be living in almost 30 years later．

It seemed ridiculous．On a practical level，there’s no way I could afford to buy a house anytime soon．More importantly，I wouldn’t want to．I’m not sure where I’ll be living in two years，or what kind of job I’ll have．And I don’t think I’ll be ready to settle down and stay in one place．

So this is probably the generation gap that divides my friends and me from our parents．When our parents were our age，they’d got their education，chosen a career，and were starting to settle into responsible adult lives．

My friends and I--“Generation Y”--still aren’t sure what we want to do with our lives．Whatever we end up doing，we want to make sure we’re happy doing it．We’d rather take risks first，try out different jobs，and move from one city to another until we find our favorite place．We’d rather spend our money on travel than put it in a savings account．

This casual attitude toward responsibility has caused some critics to call my generation “arrogant”(自大的), “impatient”, and “overprotected”．Some of these complaints have a point．As children, we were encouraged to succeed in school，but also to have fun．We grew up in a world full of technological innovation: cell phones，the Internet，instant messaging，and video games．

Our parents looked to rise vertically(垂直的)--starting at the bottom of the ladder and slowly making their way to the top, on the same track, often for the same company. That doesn’t apply to my generation.

Because of that, it may take us longer than our parents to arrive at responsible, stable adulthood. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In our desire to find satisfaction, we will work harder, strive for ways to keep life interesting, and gain a broader set of experiences and knowledge than our parents’ generation did.

1.When the author walked through her parents’ house，she  _______.

A．had no idea what she wanted from life

B．realized I should buy a house

C．started to think about her own life

D．wondered why her parents had settled down early

2.What is the main “generation gap” between the author and her friends and their parents according to the article?

A．Their attitude toward responsibility．

B．Their ways of making their way to the top．

C．Their ways of gaining experience．

D．Their attitude towards high technology．

3.Which of the following might the author agree with?

A．It’s better to take adult responsibility earlier．

B.  It’s all right to try more before settling down．

C．It involves too much effort to rise vertically．

D．It’s ridiculous to call her generation “arrogant”.

4.What is the main theme of the article?

A．The sudden realization of growing up.

B．Criticisms of the young generation.

C．A comparison between lifestyles of generations.

D．The factors that have changed the young generation.

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Easy way to get healthy

I always hate the first few weeks of the New Year, mostly because people all say, “Let’s diet! It’s a new year！“

You can always choose to switch it up! 　 1.　　 Here are some simple ways to get your health on all year round.

Switch out bad habits for good ones.　 2.　　 Do something as simple as swapping nighttime cookies for nighttime vitamins.

Catch some sleep. One of the most important things we can do for our minds and bodies is to make sure we’re getting enough sleep on a regular schedule.　 3.

Feed your mind. Keep your mind smart. Start a new hobby, read a book about something you don’t understand— and so on.

4.　　 I’m not suggesting you take on a new sport. But taking the stairs, parking farther away, and finding a hobby you enjoy will allow you to be active.

Get organized. I’m not saying a whole repair of your entire world; start small. Organize a kitchen cabinet. Purge(清除) yourself of stuff you don’t need.

Get rid of the mess. That means your mind is included too! Make lists. Get a calendar and mark down important days. Clear your mind and your home.　　 5.　　 .

Smile. Overlook some of the bad things that are going on in your life, and focus on the good. Staying positive can help in nearly every aspect of your life!

Chang your activity.

A. Change your activity up.

B. Try exercising your brain too.

C. You’ll find it improves your mood.

D. You are the one to improve yourself.

E. It’s time to take charge of your health!

F. Sounds boring, I know, but trust me—sleep is amazing for you.

G. Smart small, and don’t plan to change your entire life in a week.

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阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 续写的词数应为150左右。

You never know the difference you might make if you take the time to encourage someone. I gave up the idea of being a writer the summer before I started college. I’d been writing since I was five years old. My little friends wanted toys at that time, but I just wanted paper. Childhood passed and a box of short stories gave way to my middle school days. I wrote for a magazine and by the time I was in my eighth grade, half of the annual publications were written by me. Sometimes I'd dream about being a novelist, writing books that everyone might read. My dad was always sure that it would happen. When he read my poems or stories, his eyes welled up. "That's beautiful, honey,” he always told me. "One day, the entire world will know what a gift you have.” Those words encouraged me through high school to keep believing that writing was my calling.

But somewhere along the months of my senior year, I became disappointed. The crazy injustice in this world — bad guys getting buck out on the street and doing harm again and again, changed my mind.”I m going to be a lawyer in the future,” I told my parents. My dad’s face fell, but he kept his smile. "Whatever you do, you'll be brialliant at it," he said to me.

One of my first classes at college was Journalism 100. One day, the professor, Bob Scheibel, assigned us a story about an apartment fire. He gave us the facts and we had a few days to write a news story.

I was sure that I had gotten the facts right when I wrote the story. I didn’t expect much feedback. But a few days later, Bob Scheibel asked me to talk to him after class. Questions raced through my mind. What had I done wrong? Had I gotten the facts mixed up? Did I miss anything critical in the details? Five minutes after the class, I found myself in front of the professor. His eyes met mine with great seriousness.

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What does the man want the woman to do?

A. Clean up the house. B. play chess with him. C. Have a chat with him.

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What does the man want the woman to do?

A.Play chess with him. B.Clean up the house C.Have a chat with him.

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Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.

One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. It’s the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.

Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office with disappointed look on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmy’s heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.

Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy’s surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.

“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know you’d be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.

1.Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?A. He was out of work　　 B. He was bored with his job　　 C. He wanted a higher position　　 D. He hoped to find a better boss

2.What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?A. A friend’s car had a flat tyre　　 B. a wild man was pushing a car　　 C. a terrible accident happened　　 D. an old man’s car broke down

3.How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer’s question?A. He was sorry for the other applicants　　 B. There was no hope for him to get the job　　 C. He regretted helping the old man　　 D. The interviewer was very rude

4.What can we learn from Jimmy’s experience？A. Where there is a will, there is a way　　 B. A friend in need is a friend indeed　　 C. Good is rewarded with good.　　 D. Two heads are better than one

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Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.

One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tire of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. It’s the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.

Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office with disappointed look on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmy’s heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.

Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy’s surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.

“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know you’d be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.

1.Why did Jimmy decide to attend a job interview？

A. He lost his job.

B. He needed a well-paid job

C. He wasn’t interested in his job.

D. An old man wanted him to.

2.What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?

A. A friend’s car had a flat tire.

B. A wild man was pushing a car.

C. A terrible accident happened.

D. An old man’s car broke down.

3.Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride?

A. He was also to be interviewed

B. He needed a traveling companion

C. He always helped people in need

D. He was thankful to Jimmy

4.How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer’s question?

A. He was sorry for the other applicants.

B. There was no hope for him to get the job.

C. He regretted helping the old man.

D. The interviewer was very rude.

5.What can we learn from Jimmy’s experience？

A. Where there is a will, there’s a way

B. A friend in need is a friend indeed

C. Good is rewarded with good.

D. Two heads are better than one

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Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.

One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him: he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. It’s the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.

Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applications waiting to be interviewed Jimmy still had some grease on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office with disappointed look on their face. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked. “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmy’s heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.

Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy’s surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company

“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know you’d be a trustworthy worker. “Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.

1.What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?

A. A friend’s car had a flat tyre.

B. A wild man was pushing a car

C. A terrible accident happened

D. An old man’s car broke down

2.Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride?

A. He was also to be interviewed

B. He needed a traveling companion

C. He always helped people in need

D. He was thankful to Jimmy

3.How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer’ s question?

A. He was sorry for the other applicants

B. There was no hope for him to get the job

C. He regretted helping the old man

D. The interviewer was very

4.What can we learn from Jimmy’ s experience?

A. Where there is a will, there’s a way

B. A friend in need is a friend indeed

C. Good is rewarded with good.

D. Two heads are better than one

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Bernstein had been appointed Assistant Conductor for the New York philharmonic only a few months before that night. Just 25 years old, he was relatively inexperienced. At the last minute, Bernstein was told he was to take Walter’s place, so he didn’t have any time to rehearse（排演）. The music he was going to conduct was very difficult. Plus, the concert was going to be broadcast nationally on the radio. Despite all these pressures, Bernstein rose to the occasion and received a standing ovation（长久的鼓掌）at the end of the concert. The event made national headlines, and Bernstein became famous overnight.

Some people feel they do their best under the most stressful circumstances. What was it about Leonard Bernstein that made him do so well in such a difficult situation?

Perhaps Leonard Bernstein did so well because music was his devotion. The son of a man who supplied hairdressing products, Bernstein became interested in music at the age of 10. By the time he was a teenager, he was performing in public. He became a soloist of the Boston Public School Orchestra, and for 13 weeks in 1934, he played classics on the radio.

1.The underlined word “break” in the first paragraph means “__________”.

2.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the second paragraph?

3.Leonard Bernstein was successful at the concert because of __________.

4. From the last paragraph, we can learn that __________.

5.What might be the best title for the text?

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