As many people do, you often pretend ________...

As many people do, you often pretend ________ work when actually you are just wasting time online.

A. doing            B. to do            C. to be doing            D. to have done

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When you have a question about something, where do you go? For many people the answer is simple as they can go online to a search engine like Google or Yahoo. But what about people in rural or underdeveloped areas who may have no way to get on the Internet?

A business and international development professor in California, Rose Shuman, found an answer for them: Question Box. Question Box is a service that provides answers---free of charge--- for people who cannot search the Internet directly. The users of Questions Box might be those who might not be able to read, or simply have no access to the Internet.

Question Box began three years ago in India. People used a metal call box with a push-to-talk button to connect a live operator. Rose Schuman explained,” You just need to push a big green button on the box which will connect you directly to our operators who are sitting in front of computers, and speak your language. You can ask them any sort of question you want, and they’ll look it up in English or in Hindi, or whatever the main language is, and translate the answer back for you.”

The service is currently offered in two villages. The latest version of the box uses mobile phone technology, and solar panels in case the electrical power fails. Rose Shuman says the aim was to make the box as easy as possible for users, “It is very efficient (效率高的). Rather than try to bring a lot of difficulties to them and expect them to spend a lot of time to learn how to use the Internet, the idea was to make a technology that even Grandma could use.”

In April 2009, Question Box was introduced to Uganda. Forty community workers with mobile phones connected villagers to call center operators in Kampala. The community workers went around telling people about the service. They wore T-shirts that said “Ask me.” But Internet service in Uganda proved slow and undependable. So Question Box teamed up with a local technology company to store information on a local server. That way, the researchers in Kampala could quickly search the database for answers.

1. The best title for the passage is __________.

A. Question Box ----taking the place of the Internet

B. Needing an answer? ----asking Question Box

C. Question Box ----A great invention in the world

D. Rose Shuman----- A professor helping the poor

2. In Rose Schuman’s opinion, the greatest advantage of Question Box is that______.

A. It is the most advanced in the world

B. It is more convenient to carry.

C. It is much easier to use

D. it saves much more energy

3.The underlined word “them” in the fourth paragraph refers to______.

A. the users             B. the operators

C. the researchers        D. Question Box workers

4.What can we know from the passage?

A. Question Box costs the users much less than the Internet.

B. Question Box operators can look for information in any language.

C. Question Box is more efficient in solving problems in underdeveloped areas.

D. Question Box can work without the help of the Internet in Uganda.

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I remember as a small child people would often ask me, "What are you going to be when you grow up?"

Well, it 31being a cowboy or some super hero. Later it was a fireman, a policeman, a lawyer... As I grew older my dreams for the future 32. When, at last, I was in college, I had my 33set on becoming a preacher (牧师) like my father.34I studied and prepared for that life. I reached the 35 in the end and I was preaching  36full-time for much of my adult life.

However, for many, there is a "thief" that goes around stealing our 37. Sometimes, the thief will come as a parent, a relative, or a friend, but the 38thief is usually ourselves.

We find 39 just about reaching the top, and a "small" 40inside says, "You’ll never 41it""You can’t possibly do this." On and on the "small" voice 42our failure. Failure, though, is exactly how dreams are 43. It is one of the most important tools we have, because it teaches us invaluable (极宝贵的) 44. When we learn these lessons well, we are ready for 45

The message I always gave my children was that you 46do anything that your heart desires. Remember the saying, "Nothing is 47to a willing heart." There are 48 "overnight" successes, but with determination, they will arrive. The life you dream of 49in the end .Then in your heart, believe it will happen to you. Then work, work, work. You’ll get the picture.

So, be true to your dream, and don’t let anyone 50it from you —especially yourself.

1.                A．insisted on      B．felt like         C．kept on   D．started out

2.                A．changed        B．failed           C．planned  D．left

3.                A．eyes           B．heart           C．brain D．experience

4.                A．But            B．So             C．Or   D．Yet

5.                A．agreement      B．decision        C．aim  D．position

6.                A．hardly          B．slightly          C．nearly    D．extremely

7.                A．money         B．plan           C．friends   D．dreams

8.                A．greatest        B．tallest          C．poorest   D．oldest

9.                A．themselves      B．yourselves      C．ourselves D．itself

10.               A．sound          B．voice          C．noise D．speech

11.               A．succeed        B．make          C．put   D．finish

12.               A．expects        B．predicts        C．answers   D．suffers

13.               A．met           B．defended       C．understood D．realized

14.               A．stages          B．suggestions      C．lessons    D．choices

15.               A．success        B．succeed        C．a success  D．successful

16.               A．are able to      B．used to         C．have to    D．ought to

17.               A．interesting      B．important       C．necessary  D．impossible

18.               A．many          B．a few          C．some D．no

19.               A．coming         B．to come        C．came D．will come

20.               A．buy           B．fool           C．steal  D．borrow

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I remember as a small child people would often ask me, "What are you going to be when you grow up?"

Well, it 　　　　 being a cowboy or some super hero. Later it was a fireman, a policeman, a lawyer... As I grew older my dreams for the future 　 　　　　　　 . When, at last, I was in college, I had my 　 　　　 　 set on becoming a preacher (牧师) like my father. 　　　 I studied and prepared for that life. I reached the 　 　　　 in the end and I was preaching 　 　　　 full-time for much of my adult life.

However, for many, there is a “thief” that goes around stealing our 　 　　　 . Sometimes, the thief will come as a parent, a relative, or a friend, but the 　 　　　 　 thief is usually ourselves.

We find 　 　　　 just about reaching the top, and a "small" 　 　　　 　 inside says, “You’ll never make 　 　　　 .""You can’t possibly do this." On and on the "small" voice 　 　　　 　 our failure. Failure, though, is exactly how dreams are 　 　　　 　　 . It is one of the most important tools we have, because it teaches us invaluable (极宝贵的) 　　　 　　 . When we learn these lessons well, we are ready 　 　　　 　 success.

The message I always gave my children was that you 　　　 　 do anything that your heart desires. Remember the saying, “Nothing is 　 　　　 to a willing heart." There are 　　　 “overnight" successes, but with determination, they will come. Imagine yourself in the life you dream of 　　　 　　 . Then in your heart, believe it will happen to you. Then work, work, work. You’ll get the picture.

So, be true to your dream, and don’t let anyone 　 　　　 it from you —especially yourself.

1.A. insisted on B. felt like C. started out D. kept on

2.A. failed B. changed C. planned　 D. left

3.A. eyes B. brain　 C. heart　 D. experience

4.A. But B. Or C. So D. Yet

5.A. agreement B. decision C. position D. aim

6.A. hardly B. slightly C. nearly D. extremely

7.A. money B. plan　 C. friends D. dreams

8.A. tallest B. greatest C. poorest D. oldest

9.A. ourselves B. yourselves C. themselves D. itself

10.A. sound B. voice C. noise D. speech

11.A. it B. him C. her D. me

12.A. expects B. predicts C. answers D. suffers

13.A. met B. defended C. understood　　　 D. realized

14.A. stages B. suggestions C. lessons D. choices

15.A. to B. for C. at　　　　 D. with

16.A. used to B. are able to C. have to D. ought to

17.A. interesting B. impossible C. necessary D. important

18.A. many B. a few C. no D. some

19.A. living B. spending C. planning D. changing

20.A. buy B. fool C. borrow D. steal

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I remember as a small child people would often ask me, "What are you going to be when you grow up?"

Well, it __36__ being a cowboy or some super hero. Later it was a fireman, a policeman, a lawyer... As I grew older my dreams for the future __37__. When, at last, I was in college, I set my __38__ on becoming a preacher (牧师) like my father. __39__ I studied and prepared for that life. I reached the __40__ in the end and I was preaching __41__ full-time for much of my adult life.

However, for many people, there is a "thief" that goes around stealing our __42__. Sometimes, the thief will come as a parent, a relative, or a friend, but the __43__ thief is usually ourselves.

We find __44__ just about reaching the top, and a "small" __45__ inside says, "You’ll never make __46__.""You can’t possibly do this." On and on the "small" voice __47__ our failure. Failure ,__48__ is one of the most important tools we have may teach us valuable (极宝贵的) __49__ . When we learn these lessons well, we are ready __50__ success.

I always tell my children that you __51__ do anything that your heart desires(渴望). Remember the saying, "Nothing is __52__ to a willing heart." There are __53__ "overnight" successes, but with determination, they will come. Imagine __54__ a life you dream of ，Then in your heart, believe it will happen to you. Then work, work, work. You’ll get the picture.

So, be true to your dream, and don’t let anyone __55__ it from you —especially yourself.

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Why do people work? Of course, you may have asked yourself the same question as why you have to work. “Self-interest” in its broadest sense, including the interests of family and friends, is a basic motivation（动力）for work in all societies. But self-interest includes more than providing for living or getting wealth that people usually think. For example, a sense of duty, a feeling of competing, and a pleasure in working are other reasons for working. Studies show that most of Americans would continue to work even if they have had enough money to live comfortably.

When people work, they gain a contributing place in society. The fact that what they receive pay for their work means that what they do is needed by other people and what they are doing is necessary to society. Work can also place people in the larger class of society and provide all kinds of identities (身份) for them. In the United States, it is a cruel public fact that to do nothing is to be nothing and to do little is to be little. Work is commonly seen as the measure of an individual (个人).

Some scientists have shown some of the ways that work has effect on our lives. Generally, people who always do their favorite work are more open to new ideas and easier to get along with others, and as parents they pass these characteristics on to their children. Our work then is an important social thing that makes us know who and what we are.

64. Generally, people work for _____.

A. self-interest      B. family       C. earning a living               D. the country

65. In the passage, “what they receive pay for their work” means _____.

A. that the work of the worker is recognized by society

B. what they do is needed by other people

C. that they are a necessary part of the social class

D. That the workers are clever

66. In the last paragraph, we can conclude that the author thinks ____.

A. that work can make the worker rich

B. that work can affect their lives

C. that work can make the worker tired

D. that work can make the worker know the world well

67. The title of the passage is “______”.

A. The Identity and the Work   B. The Work and the Society

C. The Society and Individual   D. The Importance of Work

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These days, people who do manual (体力的) work often receive far more money than people who work in offices. People who work in offices are frequently referred to as “white-collar workers” for the simple reason that they usually wear a collar and tie to go to work. Such is human nature, that a great many people are often willing to sacrifice higher pay for the honor of becoming white-collar workers. This can lead to curious situations, as it did in the case of Alfred Bloggs who worked as a dustman for the Ellesmere Corporation.

When he got married, Alf was too embarrassed to say anything to his wife about his job. He simply told her that he worked for the Corporation. Every morning, he left home dressed in a smart black suit. He then changed into overalls (工作服) and spent the next eight hours as a dustman. Before returning home at night, he took a shower and changed back into his suit. Alf did this for over two years and his fellow dustmen kept his secret. Alf’s wife has never discovered that she married a dustman and she never will, for Alf has just found another job. He will soon be working in an office. He will be earning only half as much as he used to, but he feels that his rise in status (身份；地位) is well worth the loss of money. From now on, he will wear a suit all day and others will call him ‘Mr. Bloggs’, not ‘Alf’.

1.What does the case of Alfred Bloggs show?

A. That people often care more about the status of a job than the income.

B. That “white-collar workers” usually wear a suit to go to work.

C. That manual workers prefer to keep their jobs a secret.

D. That office workers earn less than manual workers.

2.What did Alfred Bloggs do for over two years?

A. He told his wife he worked for the Corporation, when in fact he did not.

B. He dressed himself as a dustman before leaving home every morning.

C. He lied to his wife about his job.

D. He earned twice as much as a white-collar worker.

3.What does Alfred Bloggs think of his new job?

A. He feels it is a pity because he now earns less than before.

B. He thinks it is worthwhile for his rise in status.

C. He is proud because he earns much more than before.

D. He is satisfied because he no longer needs a shower before returning home.

4.What’s the best title of the passage?

A. The Double Life of Alfred Bloggs.

B. Money or Status, Which Comes First?

C. The Story of Alfred Bloggs, a Dustman.

D. Truth Will Come to Light Sooner or Later.

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We often find many people are complaining about their work around us. It’s clear that we can not deal with the pressure caused by work at all. So how can we have a happy working day? __1___

Make yourself energetic every morning. It means you should not stay up too late. You should take a comfortable shower and go to bed before 22:00 every night. __2__

Keep smiling once you open your eyes. When getting up from your bed, you should always keep a smile on your face. __3___ And you can listen to some soft music you like with your headset on the way to yoru company.

___4__ Before you get down to work, you can make a list of the work that you are going to finish today. You will find out what are the most important things to do and what are the less important ones.

Improve your relationships in the office. Make a habit of saying hello actively to your colleagues, as a gesture of friendship. You will be happier if you can get along well with your colleagues and your life will go more smoothly.

___5__ The key is whether you have a possive attitude. The above are my suggestions. Hope they can help you to have a great day!

E. Say hello to your family members and friends on the road.

F. Have the right attitude towards work and the people around us.

G. Plenty of sleep is healthy and it can offer you a whole day’s energy.

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When people think of working animals，what often comes to mind are dogs that watch sheep，horses that work on farms and animals that perform in movies.But there are lots of other jobs animals have had over the years.

Dogs have greater sense of smell than humans.This made dogs the traditional hunting partners，making their owners able to follow foxes and other animals.Police departments have taken advantage of this skill to help find missing people and escaped criminals.Recently，dogs have been trained to find drugs and explosives (爆炸物).

The honey－guide lives in the southeast African nation of Mozambique.It has developed a win－win relationship with a group called the Yao.If a Yao member makes a certain sound，the honey－guide will fly from tree to tree directing him to a hidden bee box.Once the box is discovered，the person breaks open the box for honey，and the honey－guide could enjoy the honey，too.

Ferrets (雪貂) are cute and furry animals that are from 1.5 to 4 pounds.People　 have taken advantage of a ferret’s natural ability to run through tiny space.Ferrets wear a special harness(甲胄) that makes them able to pull a string through hundreds of feet of tiny space，which is then used to pull computer wires through tiny space.

Baby flies are called maggots.The job of a maggot is to eat and grow until it turns into a fly.This is similar to how a caterpillar eats and grows until it becomes a butterfly.However，there is a big difference between these insects.Caterpillars feed on plants，while maggots eat meat.Actually，they only enjoy bad meat.Maggots are used with patients who get serious infections that can’t be treated with antibiotics (抗生素).The maggots are used to the infected area for a number of days.They eat the dead part but leave the living part alone，thereby helping patients recover from the infection.

1.From the passage，we can learn that dogs ________.

A.are the friendly friends of sheep

B.have developed a win－win relationship with people

C.have greater sense of smell than foxes and other animals

D.help human beings a lot in many areas

2.With the help of the honey－guide，the Yao member can ________.

A.find the hidden bee box

B.develop a great relationship with bees

C.pay attention to dangerous things

D.stay away from criminals

3.What can we know from the passage?

A.The honey－guide can be used as medicine.

B.People can learn much from dogs and horses.

C.Ferrets are good at running through tiny space.

D.The baby fly is　 always called the caterpillar.

4.People can take advantage of the baby flies to treat ________.

A.burns caused by explosives

B.terrible cancers

C.harm caused by bees

D.serious infections

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Many people have to work on the weekend. Some people do not mind. Other people think it is terrible.

One man thinks that working on the weekend can be dangerous. He is Graham Coates. Mr. Coates worked in an office in Brighton, England.

On Saturday, May 24, 1986, he went to the office to do some work. When he got in the elevator to go home, it stopped between floors. Mr. Coates could not get out of the elevator. He was trapped! He started to shout, but no one heard him. Then Mr. Coates remembered that it was a holiday in England. No one was going to come to work until Tuesday!

There was nothing for Mr. Coates to do. He had to wait until one his coworkers came to work and found him. With nothing to eat or drink, Mr. Coates ended up sleeping for most of the time.

Early on Tuesday morning, the vice president of the company came into work and found the elevator was not working. When the elevator was opened, Mr. Coates came out cold, weak, and tired. He had been in the elevator for sixty-two hours!

Now Mr. Coates says, “I only uses elevators if they have telephones in them.”

1. Mr. Coates could not get out of the elevator because ______.

A. it was broken            B. it was a weekend

C. it was a holiday           D. it stopped on a wrong floor

2. How long did he stay in the elevator?

A. Twenty-four hours.        B. From Saturday to Tuesday.

C. More than sixty-four hours.     D. From Thursday to Saturday.

3. What did he do in the elevator most of the time?

A. Shouted and screamed.      B. Slept and waited.

C. Telephoned his boss.        D. Ate and drank.

4. How did he make his way out in the end?

A. The vice-president found him.

B. Some one opened the elevator.

C. The elevator began to work on Tuesday.

D. He found a door in the elevator.

5. What is the best title for this story?

A. An Interesting Elevator       B. A Busy Weekend

C. Elevator Safety             D. Trapped in an Elevator

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