My good friend Will recently asked for some advice dealing with what he calls" The Rush Hour"：... now between4:00 and5:00 has become the Rush Hour for me: how many proposals,quotes,emails,phone calls can you get out before most people head home? That hour never has enough minutes anymore.
For many the term" Rush Hour" refers to the mad rush to get home from work and relax,but many people deal with Will's version every day. It's the mad rush to finish everything you need to get done so that you can get into your car and battle the other rush hour.
Doesn't sound like a very productive way to work or loads of fun now,does it? For me,having anything wait until the last minute can be a major stress and I avoid it whenever possible. So,having trouble with "rush hour" yourself? I've got a few tips that might help.
A threestep approach can keep tasks from stacking (堆积) up in the last hour of the day.
1. Plan your day.
2. Do easy tasks first.
3. Don't procrastinate. Proper Planning Is Key.
Planning out your day(and your week and your month) can be a real help. If you take a few minutes early in the day to get a handle on what you need to do you can better manage your time and keep tasks from stacking up. Tackle Easy Stuff First.
Once you've done your planning,do yourself a favor and set aside some time to clear any small stuff off your plate. The things that tend to pile up at the end of days are usually smaller tasks,and there are usually quite a few of them. Knocking things out early on will help you build a productive momentum (推动力) for your whole day. The Early Bird Gets The Worm.
The best way to avoid" rush hour" is to be sure you've finished everything early. Make sure you're getting an early start on all your tasks. I'm a huge fan of the quick start; it really does work.
You don't even have to make significant progress on your tasks. Sometimes even the smallest effort at the beginning can make a ton of difference in the long run. Just remember,every little bit you can get done early is a bit you won't have to deal with during your"rush hour".
( ) 5. A good suggestion to dealing with "rush hour" is that .
A. you'd better finish all the tasks as early as you can
B. you'd better get a handle on what you need to do after the task
C. you'd better get home from work earlier than usual
D. you'd better come to the difficult jobs first
( ) 6. Which of the following words has the same meaning as the underlined word "procrastinate"?
A. Delay. B. Produce. C. Obtain. D. Hurry.
( ) 7. In which of the following situations the" Rush hour" will come to you more often?
A. When you make some arrangement before the tasks begin.
B. When you finish your jobs step by step.
C. When you manage to solve your problem before the deadline.
D. When you keep the easier thing halfdone for a long time.
( ) 8. According to the passage,what does the author probably prefer to do?
A. To leave everything undone until the last moment.
B. To battle one rush hour after another.
C. To finish his task whenever possible.
D. To have an extra work more frequently.
5. A根据文章中tip3的内容，尽早完成任务是避免rush hour的好办法。
6. A该词的意思为"拖沓，拖拉"。
7. D根据文中解释，许多小事不及时完成，就会导致rush hour。8. C根据文章大意，知道作者主张有时间就要及时甚至提前完成任务。
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Ever since they were first put on the market in the early 1990s,genetically modified (GM, 转基因) foods have been increasingly developed and marketed in many countries in the word,mainly on the basis of their promise to end the worldwide food crisis. But can GM technology solve world hunger problems? Even if it would,is it the best solution?
Despite what it promises,GM technology actually has not increased the production potential of any crop. In fact studies show that the most widely grown GM crop,GM soybeans,has suf?fered reduced productivity. For instance,a report that analyzed nearly two decades of research on major GM food crops shows that GM engineering has failed to significantly increase US crop production.
Something else,however,has been on the rise. While GM seeds are expensive,GM com?panies tell farmers that they will make good profits by saving money on pesticides (杀虫剂) .On the contrary,US government data show that GM crops in the US have produced an overall in?crease in pesticide use compared to traditional crops. "The promise was that you could use less chemicals and boost production. But neither is true," said Bill Christison,President of the US National Farm Coalition.
At the same lime,the authors of the book World Hunger; Twelve Myths argue that there actually is more than enough food in the world and that the hunger crisis is not caused by pro?duction,but by problems in food distribution and politics. These indeed deserve our efforts and money. Meanwhile,the rise in food prices results from the increased use of crops for fuel rather than food,according to a 2008 World Bank report.
As a matter of fact,scientists see better ways to feed the world. Another World Bank re?port concluded that GM crops have little to offer to the challenges of worldwide poverty and hunger,because better ways out are available,among which "green" fanning is supposed to be the first choice.
( ) 1. The author develops the second paragraph mainly .
A. by classification B. by comparison
C. by example D. by process
( ) 2. What does the underlined word "boost" in the third paragraph probably mean?
A. Control. B. Evaluate. C. Obtain. D. Increase.
( ) 3. GM companies promise farmers that they will benefit from .
A. practicing " green" farming
B. less use of chemicals
C. fair distribution of their crops
D. using more crops for fuel
( ) 4. Which of the following best describes the attitude of the author towards GM technology?
A. Optimistic. B. Defensive.
C. Disapproving. D. Casual.
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There's more misery in people's lives than a decade ago. So says a new study on life's negatives from the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center,which conducts social science research for government agencies,educational institutions,nonprofit organizations and private corporations.
The researchers surveyed 1,340 people about negative life events and found that the 2004 respondents had more troubles than those who were surveyed in 1991.
"The expectation would have been that problems would have been down," says Tom Smith,the study's author. He says good economic years during the 90s would have brought an expectation of fewer problems,not more.
Overall,the percentage that reported at least one significant negative life event increased from 88% to 92% . Most of the problems were related to increased incidents of illness and the inability to afford medical care,unemployment,and troubled romantic relationships.
On a more positive note,fewer of those surveyed reported having trouble with crime or the law.
Some of the problems outlined in the study were more complicated than just a single bad event. For instance,the inability to afford health care rose from 7% in 1991 to 11% in 2004. Those who said they lacked health insurance increased from 12% to 18% . On the romantic front,the percentage that reported breaking up with a steady partner doubled from 4% to 8% .
But people shouldn't despair even if there is trouble around them. Bad experiences don't necessarily make people unhappy,says Jonathan Haidt,an associate professor of psychology at the University of Virginia and author of the new book The Happiness Hypothesis.
He advises a threepoint checkup on the state of personal relationships,the work environment and control over daily life,because improving those areas will boost happiness.
( ) 5. Which of the following verbs can be used instead of "boost" in the last paragraph?
A. Increase. B. Reduce. C. Make. D. Find.
( ) 6. It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. the economy has nothing to do with people's happiness
B. people's problems were probably not only one single bad event
C. most of the people's personal problems are related to the money
D. people have a lot of trouble with crime or law
( ) 7. Which of the following statements may NOT be found in the book The Happiness Hypothesis?
A. When you come across the trouble,do not lose heart.
B. Working environment and daily life should be paid much attention to.
C. It is unnecessary for us to think about the conditions of personal relationships.
D. Unhappy experience may not surely make people upset all the time.
( ) 8. In your opinion,the best title for this passage may be .
A. Unhappiness Has Risen in the Past Decade
B. The Problems,the Solutions
C. The Biggest Problems in the World
D. What's Your Life Look Like
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Soon it would be the holidays,but before that,there were year exams. All the students had been working 1 for some time,reviewing their lessons for the exams. If they didn't 2 ,they would have to retake them in September. There were usually a few who 3 ,but Jane didn't want to be one of them. She had worked hard all year,4 just before the exams she was working so hard that her sister Barbara was 5 about her. She went to bed too 6 . The night before the first exam,Barbara 7 that she should have an early night and take a 8 pill. She promised to wake her up in the morning.
As she was falling asleep,Jane was 9 that she might oversleep. Her 10 kept jumping from subject to subject. At last,with the help of 11 ,she went to sleep. In no time at all,she was sitting in the examination hall,looking at the examination 12 ,but she couldn't answer any of the questions. 13 around her was writing pages and pages. 14 she thought hard,she couldn't find anything to write 15 . She kept looking at her 16 . Time was running out. There was only an hour left. She started one question,wrote two sentences,17 and tried another one. With only half an hour left she wrote another two sentences. By this time she was so worried that she started 18 . Her whole body shook. It shook so much that she 19 up. She was still in bed and it had all been a 20 dream. A minute later,Barbara called her name.
( ) 1. A. universally B. hard C. unconditionally D. unwillingly
( ) 2. A. prepare B. miss C. join D. pass
( ) 3. A. succeeded B. failed C. passed D. sneezed
( ) 4. A. but B. so C. and D. because
( ) 5. A. excited B. frightened C. worried D. delighted
( ) 6. A. early B. late C. unconsciously D. eagerly
( ) 7. A. insisted B. hoped C. ordered D. wished
( ) 8. A. sleeping B. resting C. exciting D. breathing
( ) 9. A. sure B. afraid C. happy D. pleased
( ) 10. A. hand B. eye C. mind D. body
( ) 11. A. her sister B. her parents C. the lessons D. the medicine
( ) 12. A. result B. marks C. desk D. paper
( ) 13. A. The teacher B. The students C. No one D. Everyone
( ) 14. A. If B. Though C. So D. How
( ) 15. A. with B. about C. on D. to
( ) 16. A. watch B. textbook C. sister D. subject
( ) 17. A. gave up B. put off C. looked around D. thought over
( ) 18. A. examining B. leaving C. copying D. crying
( ) 19. A. raised B. woke C. stood D. cheered
( ) 20. A. nice B. wonderful C. terrible D. special
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Breaking the Code One school night this month I walked quietly up to Alexander,my 15-year-old son,and touched his cheek gently in a manner I hoped would seem casual. A year ago he would have ignored this disturbance but now he reacted impatiently and leaned back to his computer screen.
I made a mistake：breaking into my teenager's personal space. "The average teenager has pretty strong feelings about his privacy," Lara Fox and her friend Hilary Frankel told me. Ms. Frankel and Ms. Fox,both17,are the authors of Breaking the Code,a new book that seeks to bridge the generational divide between parents and adolescents. It is being promoted by its publisher as the first selfhelp guide by teenagers for their parents,a kind of "Kids Are from Mars,Parents Are from Venus'1 that explains the language and actions of teenagers. The girls dealt with issues including hanging out late,money,school pressures,smoking etc.
Personally,I welcome their opinions. The most common missteps (失策) in interacting with teenagers arise from the war between parents exercising their rights to know what goes on under their roof and teenagers firmly guarding their privacy. Teenagers can be quick to interpret their parents' remarks and respond with anger that masks their vulnerability (脆弱) . Ms. Fox said," What we want above all is your approval. Don't forget,no matter how much we act as if we don't care what you say,we believe the things you say about us."
Nancy,a New York childraising expert said she didn't agree with everything the authors suggested but found their arguments reasonable. "When your kids are saying, ' You don't get it,and you never will , ，there are lots of ways to respond so that they will listen and that is what the writers point out."
"My parents helped me see that,”Ms. Fox told me,"even though they used to stay out late and ride their bicycles to school,times have changed and the way parents educate children is different. These days there is a major fear factor in bringing up kids. Parents worry about their child crossing the street."The writers said they hoped simply to throw light on teenage thinking.
( ) 1. Why does the author mention the book"Kids Are from Mars,Parents Are from 'Venus17？
A. It is one of the bestsellers.
B. It is also written by the two girls.
C. The two books have the similar theme.
D. The two books have different opinions.
( ) 2. The underlined sentence" You don't get it,and you never will" in the 4th paragraph implies that .
A. the teenagers don't want to admit their weakness
B. the teenagers think that their parents will never understand them
C. the parents do not necessarily force into the world of their children
D. the generation gap cannot be shortened despite their parents' efforts
( ) 3. It can be inferred from the last paragraphs that .
A. teenagers should guard their privacy
B. Nancy totally agrees with the two girls' opinions
C. parents are more concerned about children's safety
D. the two girls have obtained numerous support from the public
( ) 4. According to the two girls,teenagers nowadays are .
A. independent B. intelligent C. sensitive D. inconsiderate
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A machine which makes water out of air could become the greatest household invention since the microwave.
Using the same technology as a dehumidifier (除湿器) ，the Water Mill is able to create a ready supply of drinking water by getting it from a limitless source―the air.
The company behind the machine says not only does it offer an alternative to bottled water in developed countries,but it is a solution for the millions who face a daily water shortage.
The machine works by drawing in damp air through a filter and over a cooling element which changes it into water droplets. It call produce up to 12 liters a day. The Water Mill will also produce more water when storms pass over,as the humidity (湿度) in the air increases. In keeping with its ecodevelopment,the machine uses the same amount of electricity as three light bulbs.
Inventor Jonathan Ritchey said, "The demand for water is off the chart. People ar looking for freedom from water distribution systems that are shaky and unreliable."
The machine,which is about 3 feet wide,is likely to cost £800 when it goes on sale her in the spring. Its maker,Canadian firm Element Four,estimates that a liter of water will cos around 20 pence to produce.
Environmentalists claim half the world's population will face water shortage because o climate change by 2080. One in five humans is said to lack access to safe drinking water.
The Water Mill is not effective in areas with below about 30 percent relative humidity but with average relative humidity in England of more than 70 percent that won't be much o an issue here.
( ) 5. According to the author,the biggest advantage of the machine is its .
A. little power use B. proper size
C. unlimited source D. high production
( ) 6. We can conclude from the passage that the machine .
A. can be used everywhere
B. has not been on sale
C. will replace the water distribution system
D. will solve the problem of water shortage
( ) 7. What is necessary for the machine to work?
A. Enough air. B. Enough humidity.
C. Enough water. D. Enough containers.
( ) 8. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Machine to Make Water Out of Air
B. Microwave for Household Use
C. Filter to Draw in Damp Air
D. Modern Dehumidifier on Sale
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It is well that young men should begin at the beginning and occupy the most subordinate (下级的) positions. Many of the leading businessmen of Pittsburgh had a serious responsibility thrust upon them at the very beginning of their career. They were introduced to the broom,and spent the first hours of their business lives sweeping out the office. It does not hurt the newest comer to sweep out the office if necessary. I was one of those sweepers myself.
My advice to you is "aim high". I would not give advice for the young man who does not already see himself the partner or the head of an important firm. Do not rest content for a moment in your thoughts as head clerk,or foreman,or general manager in any concern. Say to yourself, "My place is at the top. " Be king in your dreams.
And here is the prime condition of success,the great secret：concentrate your energy,thought,and capital exclusively (专有地) upon the business in which you are engaged.
The concerns which fail are those which have distributed their capital,which means that they have distributed their brains also. They have investments in this,or that,or the other,here there,and everywhere. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" is all wrong. I tell you to " put all your eggs in one basket,and then watch that basket."Look round you and take notice,men who do that not often fail. It is easy to watch and carry the one basket. It is trying to carry too many baskets that breaks most eggs in this country. He who carries three baskets must put one on his head,which is easy to fall and trip him up. One fault of the American businessman is lack of concentration.
To summarize what I have said: aim for the highest;never enter a bar room; do not touch alcohol drinks,or if at all only at meals;never risk; never indorse ( = endorse,签名于票据的背面，赞同) beyond your surplus (盈余的) cash fund; make the firm's interest yours;break orders always to save owners;concentrate;put all your eggs in one basket,and watch that basket;expense always within income;lastly,be not impatient,for as Emerson says , " No one can cheat you out of final success but yourselves."
( ) 1. In the second paragraph "aim high" means that .
A. expand your business no matter how much it will cost
B. you don't need to begin your career with the basic position
C. don't be satisfied with the achievements you've already got
D. only devote your money to those which can bring you a lot of profits
( ) 2. Which is not suggested by the writer?
A. Ambition. B. Generosity.
C. Concentration. D. Patience.
( ) 3. What does "eggs" here refer to?
A. Money. B. Energy. C. Brains. D. All above.
( ) 4. The best title of the passage should be .
A. The Road to Success
B. Tips on Investigation
C. Keep Your Money Properly
D. Be King in Your Dreams
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The sound of Martha's voice on the other end of the telephone always brought a smile to Pastor (牧师) Jim's face. This time,1 ，there seemed to be an unusual tone. He decided to 2 her. When he got to her room,Martha,sick in bed,shared the 3 that her doctor had just told her.
"He says that I 4 have only six months to live. " Martha's words were naturally serious,yet there was a definite 5 . "I have lived a long life and I'm 6 to go,but I do want to 7 with you about my funeral and about something I want."Martha 8 at Jim with a twinkle in her eye,and then added , " When they 9 me,I want my old Bible in one 10 and a fork in the other."
"A fork?" Jim was sure that he had heard everything. But this caught him by 11 - "Why?"
"I have had so many church 12 these years”，she explained , " but one thing 13 in my mind. At those really 14 gettogether,when the meal was almost finished,a server would come by to 15 the dirty dishes. Somebody 16 always whisper in my ear, 'You can keep your 17 . ，Do you know what that meant? Dessert was 18 !It didn't mean a cup of coffee or something else,because you don't need a fork for that. It meant the good things,like chocolate cake!When they told me I could keep my fork,I knew the 19 was yet to come!At my funeral,people will see the fork and ask why it is in my hand. That's 20 I want you to say. I kept my fork because the best is yet to come!"
( ) 1. A. therefore B. however C. while D. moreover
( ) 2. A. ask B. find C. examine D. visit
( ) 3. A. news B. story C. privacy D. experience
( ) 4. A. hardly B. mostly C. probably D. surely
( ) 5. A. calm B. fear C. sorrow D. sadness
( ) 6. A. eager B. certain C. ready D. afraid
( ) 7. A. deal B. agree C. argue D. talk
( ) 8. A. looked out B. looked up C. looked over D. looked ahead
( ) 9. A. visit B. bury C. treat D. carry
( ) 10. A. hand B. pocket C. end D. side
( ) 11. A. excitement B. happiness
C. disappointment D. surprise
( ) 12. A. discussions B. dances C. dinners D. parties
( ) 13. A. sticks B. occurs C. loses D. puts
( ) 14. A. ordinary B. special C. nice D. rare
( ) 15. A. collect B. check C. find D. wash
( ) 16. A. might B. could C. should D. would
( ) 17. A. dish B. fork C. knife D. bowl
( ) 18. A. serving B. coming C. ordering D. missing
( ) 19. A. best B. worst C. last . D. first
( ) 20. A. why B. which C. what D. where
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