People who are really in need of houses will ...

People who are really in need of houses will suffer heavy losses ________ the government takes measures to bring down house prices.

A．if　 B．in case　 C．unless　 D．since

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— What do you do as a volunteer in Africa?

— ______ ! There are many poor people there, who need a lot of help.

A. Little　　　　 B. Everything

C. None　　 　　　　 D. Something

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—What do you do as a volunteer in North Africa?

—__________! There are many poor people who need a lot of help.

A. None　　 B. Something

C. Little　　　　 D. Everything

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The people of New Orleans need to know they are not ____, and there are people near and far who will not let them homeless．

A．forgotten       B．to forget        C．forgetting       D．being forgotten

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In the future those who are taking care of old people may get help from the house itself.

Over the last few years, new technology, such as the Internet, Wi-Fi and flat TV screens, has changed our homes and the way that we live. Now, another technology revolution is happening. A new project at the University of Hertfordshire wants to create a home that monitors people living in it who are elderly.

The researchers have developed a wristband device（装置）which helps us to watch the elderly person who is wearing it. The device collects information to see if the person has fallen or has wandered away from where he or she should be.

The assisted-living project is part of the university’s wider Interhome project, which is the development of a smart house. The house remembers the habits of the person who lives there and it uses very low amounts of energy. The Interhome team hope that offering this service will help take care of the elderly. They say, “It’s very important that these technologies are there to help and support and not replace any of the existing services.”

The Interhome is not just a research method. It’s also a way for students from different scientific backgrounds to learn and develop technology. The university uses the latest technology to help students get experience by developing new hardware and software themselves. The team includes design, engineering and computer science students working together.

“We are working on a smart-home project in Watford with some companies at the moment,” says the project leader. “We are looking at how a smart home can provide even more services.” This could help millions of old people around the world have a better and safer life in the future.

1.The wristband device benefits its users by 　　　　 .

A.changing the living habits of the elderly

B.monitoring people who live in a smart home

C.offering information to the person wearing it

D.watching over the elderly who may fall or get lost

2.Whom does the University of Hertfordshire have in its research team?

A.Students who want to find a job eagerly.

B.Students who prefer to work on their own.

C.Students from different scientific backgrounds.

D.Students with a lot of rich working experience.

3.What is the project leader’s attitude towards the future of the smart home project?

A.Uncertain. B.Uninterested.

C.Optimistic. D.Disappointed.

4.What might be the main idea of the passage?

A.A wristband device has changed the way that we live.

B.A smart home helps students develop hardware and software.

C.An Interhome project has been put into use to help the elderly.

D.An Interhome project will help the old live a better and safer life.

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In the future those who are taking care of old people may get help from the house itself.

Over the last few years, new technology, such as the Internet, Wi-Fi and flat TV screens, has changed our homes and the way that we live. Now, another technology revolution is happening. A new project at the University of Hertfordshire wants to create a home that monitors people living in it who are elderly.

The researchers have developed a wristband device（装置）which helps us to watch the elderly person who is wearing it. The device collects information to see if the person has fallen or has wandered away from where he or she should be.

The assisted-living project is part of the university’s wider Interhome project, which is the development of a smart house. The house remembers the habits of the person who lives there and it uses very low amounts of energy. The Interhome team hope that offering this service will help take care of the elderly. They say, “It’s very important that these technologies are there to help and support and not replace any of the existing services.”

The Interhome is not just a research method. It’s also a way for students from different scientific backgrounds to learn and develop technology. The university uses the latest technology to help students get experience by developing new hardware and software themselves. The team includes design, engineering and computer science students working together.

“We are working on a smart-home project in Watford with some companies at the moment,” says the project leader. “We are looking at how a smart home can provide even more services.” This could help millions of old people around the world have a better and safer life in the future.

1.The wristband device benefits its users by 　 　　 .

A. changing the living habits of the elderly

B. monitoring people who live in a smart home

C. offering information to the person wearing it

D. watching over the elderly who may fall or get lost

2.Whom does the University of Hertfordshire have in its research team?

A. Students who want to find a job eagerly.

B. Students who prefer to work on their own.

C. Students from different scientific backgrounds.

D. Students with a lot of rich working experience.

3.What is the project leader’s attitude towards the future of the smart home project?

A. Uncertain.　　 B. Uninterested.

C. Optimistic.　　 D. Disappointed.

4.What might be the main idea of the passage?

A. A wristband device has changed the way that we live.

B. A smart home helps students develop hardware and software.

C. An Interhome project has been put into use to help the elderly.

D. An Interhome project will help the old live a better and safer life.

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We probably all know people, either at work or in our personal lives, who are really good listeners. No matter what kind of situation we’re in, they always seem to know just what to say and how to say it so that we’re not offended(被冒犯) or upset. We probably also know people who are masters at managing their emotions(情绪). They don’t get angry in stressful situations. Instead, they have the ability to calmly look at a problem and find a solution. They take criticism(批评) well, and they know when to use it to improve their performance.

People like these who have a high degree of emotional intelligence, or EI(情商). They know themselves very well, and they’re also able to sense the emotional needs of others.

As more and more people accept that emotional intelligence is just as important to professional success as technical(专业的) ability, companies are increasingly using EI when they hire and promote(提拔) someone. For example, one large cosmetics (化妆品) company recently changed their hiring process for salespeople to choose candidates(被选的人) based on emotional intelligence. The result? Salespeople hired with the new system have sold, on average, $91,000 more than salespeople selected under the old system.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize your emotions, understand what they are telling you, and realize how your emotions affect people around you. Emotional intelligence also involves your perception (洞察力) of others: when you understand how they feel, this allows you to manage relationships more effectively.

People with high emotional intelligence are usually successful in most things they do. Why? Because they are the ones that others want on their team. When people with high EI send an email, it get answered. When they need help, they get it. Because they make others feel good, they go through life much more easily than people who are easily angered or upset.

The good news is that emotional intelligence can be taught and developed. Many books and tests are available to help you determine your current EI, and identify where you may need to do some work.

1.According to the passage, we’re all probably impressed by people who _____.

A. are ready to help others

B. are very successful in their lives

C. have high emotional intelligence

D. know how to control their temper

2.By mentioning the cosmetics company, the author tries to _____.

A. stress the importance of emotional intelligence

B. speak highly of its new salespeople

C. show its effective hiring system

D. explain what improvements it has made

3.The underlined word “they” in the fourth paragraph refers to “_____”.

A. your emotions                       B. people around you

C. effective relationships             D. your opinions of others

4.Which statement is TRUE about people with high EI?

A. They are usually good speakers.

B. They are born to be sensitive and intelligent.

C. They don’t get angry in any situation.

D. They can understand others’ feelings well.

5.What’s most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?

A. What emotional intelligence is.

B. How emotional intelligence can be improved.

C. Many books on emotional intelligence.

D. More people with high emotional intelligence.

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Most human beings are kind,good-natured beings who will hep someone out in need if they are able to,especially if that someone is a little kid.Travis Sattler is one of those human beings.

The 18-year-old didn't think twice about helping a little boy who walked up to the counter at Freddy's Frozen Custard where he'd been working for a year.The little boy named Johnny Smith had just finished eating with his mother when he walked up to the counter where Travis was working as the cashier(收银员）。He ordered an ice cream."Once I told him the total, he was counting his change and all of his money, and then he handed everything to me.But he didn't have enough money to pay for it. He was maybe $2 short,"Travis said.

But Travis wasn't about to let this boy walk out of the restaurant without his ice cream.So,he pulled out his credit card and told the boy to take the ice cream away."He had a big smile and the widest eyes when he ran back to his mom and told her what happened,"Travis said.

About 30 minutes later,the little boy walked up to Travis and handed him a note before walking out of the restaurant with his mom.It says,"Thank you for being so nice and paying for my ice cream.We need more people like you."The note also had a $100 bill folded in it.

＂I think I brightened up their day,"Travis said.And Travis's boss couldn't be more proud of him. He gave him an extra $100 bill as well and sent him some goodies.

1.How did Johnny feel when Travis paid for the ice cream?

A.Worried. B.Delighted.

C.Nervous. D.Confused.

2.Which of the following can best describe Travis?

A.Curious. B.Humorous.

C.Hard-working. D.Kind-hearted.

3.What can we learn from the text?

A.Johnny's mother couldn't afford the ice cream.

B.Travis has helped many people in the restaurant.

C.Travis Sattler's boss praised him for his behaviour.

D.Johnny's mother wrote to Travis and sent him a $2 bill.

4.What does the author want to show through Travis's story?

A.What goes around comes around.

B.Kindness does need to be rewarded.

C.A small act of kindness makes a big difference.

D.Happiness is more than the mere possession of money.

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People built a bridge over the river　　 those who died in the floods while saving others.

A. in need of 　　　　　 B. in memory of

C. in charge of 　　　　 D. in praise of

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What is it that makes a house a home ? A home is a place of companionship with people in it who love each other , who are harmonious and closer inside with one another than they are outside with those in the workplace or with classmates at school . A home is a place of companionship that it’s difficult to leave. In a home there is love , sharing and appreciation , and the members help each other .

I have seen families on the street. But if they live , sleep , talk , and eat together , they are a family, even if they are poorly off. You don’t need a roof to make a home. The truly homeless are some of the rich people who build multi-million-dollar houses and are too busy to live in them . The truly homeless are those who have turned their home into a hotel lobby . The parents work. The children do wrong . They don’t talk and eat together every day . They rarely see each other . The truly homeless people are those with babysitters , caretakers , gardeners and maids. Parents are unaware , too busy making money outside the home that they don’t live in . This is another way of looking at the rich and the homeless . Who is to be pitied ?

Control of the computer and the Internet is also important to make a house into a home. If the computer is on all the time , the house turns into an office, even if everyone is at home . Many homes these days are just offices. Human communication has stopped . The computer eats up the time that one should be giving to others within the home . Using the computer moderately gives us time for gentleness , play and communication , not with a screen , but with a human being.

1.The purpose of the first paragraph is to _____________ .

A. tell us that where there is home there is love

B. tell us what people think home is

C. show the author’s concept of home

D. tell people how to have a happy home

2.The underlined word those  in the second paragraph refers to _____________ .

A. people who build multi-million-dollar houses

B. people who have lost their family members

C. people who don’t spend time with the family

D. homeless families living on the street in America

3.Which statement is Not True according to the passage ?

A. A home is a place where you are willing to stay .

B. Even the poorest person can have a happy home .

C. Computers and the Internet are important for a happy family.

D. Sometimes it’s the rich that should be pitied .

4.Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage ?

A. How to make a house a home        B. What makes a house a home

C. Who are homeless , the poor         D. What’s a home for

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