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After five years of preparation, Shanghai is presenting the world _______ many say is the greatest Special Olympics.

A. when          B. what             C. where            D. which

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After five years of preparation，Shanghai presented the world________many said was the

greatest Special Olympics．

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After three years of preparation for the 2011 Xi'an International Horticultural Expo (西安园博)

会），the city is presenting the world______ many people think is the green Special Olympics．

A．that         B．which         C． what     D．where

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After studying the daily habits of 177 self-made millionaires over the course of five years, Thomas C. Corley found that they avoid one costly habit: procrastination (拖延症).

“It prevents even the most talented individuals from realizing success in life,” he writes in his upcoming book, “Change Your Habits, Change Your Life.”

This goes hand-in-hand with author Napoleon Hill’s claim that the wealthiest people are also the most decisive people.

Out of the 500 millionaires Hill studied in the early 20th century, “Every one of them had the habit of reaching decisions quickly,” Hill wrote in his 1937 classic, “Think and Grow Rich.”

One of the major causes of procrastination is lack of passion, Corley emphasizes: “We simply like to do the things we like to do and we put off the things we do not like to do.”

“According to Gallup, only 13% of employees are ‘engaged’ in their jobs, or emotionally invested in their work,” Corley writes.

“Whether you realize it or not, procrastination is a big reason why you are struggling financially in life. It damages your credibility with employers and fellow colleagues at work. It also affects the quality of your work and this affects the business you or your employer receive from customers, clients, and business relationships.”

The good news is that anyone can overcome procrastination — and it’s simpler than you may think. He also notes that “the voice of procrastination screams just as loud and clear in the minds of those who excel in life as it does in the minds of those who do not.”

How do they silence it? They rely on “to-do” lists to get things done. They create firm deadlines, and they meet with “accountability partners” to ensure they’re sticking to their goals and deadlines, Corley says.

Nearly everyone is susceptible to procrastination — but fighting against it can make all the difference.

1.According to the passage, millionaires______.

A. usually succeed through their own efforts

B. are only passionate about making money

C. don’t hesitate when making decisions

D. create both long-term and short-term goals

2.What can people do to overcome procrastination?

A. Do whatever they like to do.

B. Avoid things they are unwilling to do.

C. Be fully prepared for emergencies.

D. Accomplish things on schedule.

3.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “excel”?

A. struggle            B. stand out            C. think            D. work hard

4.What might be the best title for the passage?

A. Fighting procrastination

B. How to become a millionaire

C. Research on a bad habit

D. The importance of making “to-do” lists

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Five years after they disappeared, lost jewels belonging to the wife of a US ambassador to the Netherlands were found.

Dawn Arnall had already received an insurance payout for her loss. However, the misplaced gems had been found and held for safe keeping by a hotel she stayed in. staff were unaware that the jewels were worth $ 9m.

The world is full of forgetful people. A man in the English town of Reading even left a sausage casserole in a bus. The dish ended up in the Lost Property Office until it was recovered by his mother, eager for her dinner.

A walker in the Lake District had his food in his mouth but … what about his teeth? After climbing a hill in 2007, David Packer stopped for a chocolate bar. He took his false teeth out, wrapped them up in a tissue and just forgot about them. It took more than a year for the walker to be reunited with them.

Over the past 78 years passengers on London’s transport network have left behind items including human skulls and gas masks from World War II. Since 1934, staff have handled an average of 200 000 items a year. Recently they have used computers to try to track down their owners.

But if you find something and can’t locate the rightful owner, is it finders keepers? It depends on what’s found and how, says John Spencer, professor of law at the University of Cambridge.

“If you pick up a coin, you can keep it unless you saw someone drop it, as you wouldn’t be able to find the owner by taking reasonable steps.”

If it’s a larger sum, you should report it to the police but if the item has been abandoned, the property is yours. One man’s loss is another man’s gain!

1.Dawn Arnall is mentioned in the first two paragraphs to 　　　　　 .

A. attract readers’ attention to the jewellery

B. introduce the topic

C. make a summary

D. get people think

2.Judging from the examples given in the third, fourth and fifth paragraphs, people can be 　　　　 .

A. generous　　　　　　 　　 　 B. experienced

C. forgettable　　　　　　　 D. honest

3.What does the underlined part in the sixth paragraph mean?

A. It depends on the law whether to keep something you find.

B. One man’s loss is another man’s loss too.

C. It’s immoral to keep something that doesn’t belong to you.

D. Whoever finds something can keep it.

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Five years after they disappeared, lost jewels belonging to the wife of a US ambassador to the Netherlands were found.

Dawn Arnall had already received an insurance payout for her loss. However, the misplaced gems had been found and held for safe keeping by a hotel she stayed in. staff were unaware that the jewels were worth $ 9m.

The world is full of forgetful people. A man in the English town of Reading even left a sausage casserole in a bus. The dish ended up in the Lost Property Office until it was recovered by his mother, eager for her dinner.

A walker in the Lake District had his food in his mouth but … what about his teeth? After climbing a hill in 2007, David Packer stopped for a chocolate bar. He took his false teeth out, wrapped them up in a tissue and just forgot about them. It took more than a year for the walker to be reunited with them.

Over the past 78 years passengers on London’s transport network have left behind items including human skulls and gas masks from World War II. Since 1934, staff have handled an average of 200 000 items a year. Recently they have used computers to try to track down their owners.

But if you find something and can’t locate the rightful owner, is it finders keepers? It depends on what’s found and how, says John Spencer, professor of law at the University of Cambridge.

“If you pick up a coin, you can keep it unless you saw someone drop it, as you wouldn’t be able to find the owner by taking reasonable steps.”

If it’s a larger sum, you should report it to the police but if the item has been abandoned, the property is yours. One man’s loss is another man’s gain!

1.Dawn Arnall is mentioned in the first two paragraphs to 　　　　　 .

A. attract readers’ attention to the jewellery

B. introduce the topic

C. make a summary

D. get people think

2.Judging from the examples given in the third, fourth and fifth paragraphs, people can be 　　　　 .

A. generous　　　　　 　　 　　 B. experienced

C. forgettable　　　　　　　 D. honest

3.What does the underlined part in the sixth paragraph mean?

A. It depends on the law whether to keep something you find.

B. One man’s loss is another man’s loss too.

C. It’s immoral to keep something that doesn’t belong to you.

D. Whoever finds something can keep it.

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After spending the first five years of his life in San Diego, Adam Driver's family packet up and moved to a small town in Indiana, where Adam enjoyed a relatively routine adolescence. Then the horrific events of September 11th made Adam's life become anything but routine.

Just a few months following the events, Driver decided to join the United States Marine Corps. He considered 9/11 as being one of the reasons for joining the army, with his desire to leave Indiana providing the rest. He once said,"I'm grateful for having grown up in Indiana, but I needed to go out and the Marine Corps was a nice, stable option." After serving for two and a half years, and just two months before he was sent to Iraq, Driver injured his sternum in a biking accident. After he was healed, he injured it again during military training, which resulted in an honorable medical discharge.

After leaving the military, Driver decided to try his hand at acting. At first he studied close to home at the University of Indianapolis, but after just a year, he transferred to Julliard in New York City. He lived in a tiny apartment in Hoboken, New Jersey apartment while studying drama at a prestigious performing arts conservatory（音乐学院）. Following his graduation in 2009, Driver immediately began appearing in plays, including 2010's Mrs. Warren's Profession.

Adam's first major television experience was a guest spot on Law & Order, and was soon followed by a small role in the award-winning film You Don't Know Jack, which was Driver's first experience working with Home Box Office. Then after landing his star-making role on Girls, Driver was cast in a handful of feature films, including 2011's J. Edgar and 2012's Gayby, Not Waving but Drowning and Frances Ha.

He'll appear next year in the Coen brother's Inside Llewyn Davis and Steven Spielberg's Lincoln.

1.According to the passage one important reason why Adam Driver joined the army was that 　　　　 .

A. his father was an army officer

B. he wanted to become rich

C. he thought Indiana was a good place to live in

D. he didn't want to live in Indiana

2.Adam Driver had to leave the army because 　　　　 .

A. he found the life there boring

B. his officer disliked him

C. his performance in the army was terrible

D. his chest was injured

3.When did Adam Driver begin to study drama?

A. After leaving the army.　　 B. After moving to Indiana.

C. When he was in the army.　　 D. After his graduation.

4.What does the underlined word "discharge" probably mean in the passage?

A. Discomfort　　 B. Dismissal

C. Retirement　　 D. Discouragement

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Time ________ heal a broken heart. After five years, Steve seems to have got over the sorrow of losing his son.

A．should　     B．would

C．shall　     D．can

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It was something she had dreamed of since she was five. Finally, after years of training and intensive workouts, Deborah Duffey was going to compete in her first high school basketball game. The goals of becoming an outstanding player and playing college ball were never far from Deborah's mind.

The game was against Mills High School. With 1 minute and 42 seconds left in the game, Deborah's team led by one point. A player of Mills had possession of the ball，and Deborah ran to guard against her. As Deborah was running to block the player, her knee went out and she fell down on the court in burning pain. Just like that, Deborah's season was over.

After suffering the bad injury, Deborah found that, for the first time in her life, she was in a situation beyond her control. Game after game, she could do nothing but sit on the sidelines watching others play the game that she loved so much.

Injuries limited Deborah's time on the court as she hurt her knees three more times in the next five years. She had to spend countless hours in a physical clinic to receive treatment. Her frequent visits there gave her a passion and respect for the profession.　 And Deborah began to see a new light in her life.

Currently as a senior in college, Deborah focuses on getting a degree in physical treatment. After she graduates, Deborah plans to use her knowledge to educate people how to best take care of their bodies and cope with the feelings of hopelessness that she remembers so well.

1.How did Deborah feel when she first hurt her knee?

A．Calm.　　　　 　　　 B．Confused.

C．Ashamed.　 　　　　　 D．Disappointed.

2.What is TRUE about Deborah Duffey?

A．She didn't play on the court after the injury.

B．She injured her knee when she was trying to block a player.

C．She knew that she couldn't be a basketball player when she was a child.

D．She refused to seek professional assistance to help her recover from her injuries.

3.What is the best title for this passage?

A．A Painful Mistake

B．A Great Adventure

C．A Lifelong Punishment

D．A New Direction in Life

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Millions of youngsters across Europe could suffer ________ hearing loss after five years if

they listen to MP3 players at too high a volume for more than five hours a week, EU scientists warned.

A. temporary           B. permanent      C. frequent            D. extraordinary

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