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Province on August 7, 2010. Lots of people were killed and injured in the disaster (灾难),
and some are still missing. Now the new school semester began. How about the students there?
Up till now, most people including teachers and students are still living in the tents. The
students should have started their new semester on August 15. However, the terrible mudslide
disrupted the plan since two schools were damaged and three others were used as resettlement
areas (安置区). The new semester had to be put off for ten days. Also, since many teachers
were killed, parents were worrying that their children might not be able to go to school. Luckily,
54 teachers from neighboring areas were sent to Zhouqu County, and 12 volunteer teachers
arrived there, too. Moreover, all the students got their textbooks and school things for free.
On the first day of school, a girl said, "The disaster is weighing heavily on my mind (沉重
地压在我的心上). But today school begins. I"m with my classmates again. I feel so happy."
Zhouqu County has two primary schools, two junior high schools and one senior high school.
The students of the only senior high school had to start the new semester in a school in the
neighboring area. Although the new school is far from their homes, they are happy to return to school.
B. 打乱
C. 制定
D. 完善
B. August 15
C. August 25
D. September 1
B. Their children had problems with their studies.
C. The textbooks were too expensive for them to afford.
D. There were not enough teachers to teach their children.
B. afraid
C. smart
D. optimistic (乐观)
B. Many people had to live in the tents after the mudslide.
C. The teachers now in Zhouqu County are much more than before.
D. The terrible mudslide killed many people and affected people"s lives the
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试题【阅读理解 A terrible mudslide (泥石流) swept through Zhouqu County in northwest Chin】；主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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(方向)every time I ask "How can I get to the post office?"
Foreign tourists are often confused (迷惑的) in Japan because most streets there don"t have name
signs; in Japan, people use landmarks(地标) in their directions instead of street names. For example,
the Japanese will say to travelers, "Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past
a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop."
People in Los Angeles(洛杉矶), the US, have no idea of distance on the map: they measure (衡量)
distance (距离)by time, not miles. "How far away is the post office?" you ask. "Oh," they answer, "it"s
about five minutes from here." You don"t understand completely, "Yes, but how many miles away is it,
please?" To this question you won"t get an answer, because most probably they don"t know it themselves.
People in Greece(希腊) sometimes do not even try to give directions because tourists seldom
understand the Greek language. Instead, a Greek will often say, "Follow me." Then he"ll lead you through
the streets of the city to the post office.
Sometimes a person doesn"t know the answer to your question. What happens in the situation? A
New Yorker might say, "Sorry, I have no idea." But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers "I don"t
know." People there believe that "I don"t" is impolite. They usually give an answer, but often a wrong
one. So a tourist can get lost very easily in Yucatan!
However, one thing will help you everywhere in the world. It"s body language.
B. "Turn right at the hospital and go past a school. The library is right in front of you."
C. "The post office is about five minutes from here."
D. "The post office is at Street Kamira."
B. they prefer to lead you the way
C. they often have no idea of distance measured by miles
D. they prefer to use body language
B. using landmarks
C. leading people the way
D. giving people a wrong direction
B. In Japan.
C. In Greece.
D. In Mexico.
B. There are different ways to give directions in different parts of the world.
C. People in some places give directions in miles, but people in other places give directions in time.
D. A person"s body language can help you understand directions.
know I"m late, but it"s not my fault; the car broke down. " It is probably not your fault, but once you
form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation, you are a loser. You have
no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power
over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy
the situation. This is the winner"s key to success.
Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke
down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along
with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if
your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing
with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different
person, or don"t rely on this person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative
ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.
This is what being a winner is all about - creatively using your skills and talents so that you are
successful no matter what happens. Winners don"t have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as
many difficult situation to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as
challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on "whose fault it is. " Once
you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just s
tepping stones for success.B. meet with fewer difficulties in their lives
C. have responsible and able colleagues
D. blame others rather than themselves
B. accept
C. improve
D. consider
B. blame him for his lack of responsibility
C. tell him
to find the cause of the problem D. ask another person for help
B. A Winner"s Problem.
C. A Winner"s Opportunity.
D. A Winner"s Achievement.
untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be
reached and explored. Following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.
Getting around Australia
Air
Flying is the best way to cover large distances in a short time. You can spend more time on the
Australia"s can"t-miss landscapes and relaxing lifestyle. Moreover, competition among airlines makes
great flying fees available for you.
Drive
Australia has a vast network of well - maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes
in the world. You have no difficulty finding car rental companies at major airports, central city locations,
suburbs and attractions.
Bus
Bus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and economical. Buses generally have air conditioning,
reading lights, adjustable seats and videos. Services are frequent, affordable and efficient.
Rail
Train travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australia"s size and variety, all from the
comfort of your carriage. Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and
regional centers.
Ferry(轮渡)
The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania
nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Sea - link ferries connect South Australia
and Kangaroo Island several times a day. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities
Walk
With easy - on - the - feel pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities.
Besides all of above, you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in
central Australia - impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks
to complete.
B. dangerous
C. natural
D. boring
B. You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes
C. Taking a bus tour is the cheapest way
D. Train travel is uncomfortable
night hours B. only during rush hours
C. several times a day
D. between different cities
B. it takes much time to travel in Central Australia
C. you can also experience the impressive journeys of a thousand meters in central Australia
D. you have to walk over a thousand kilometers in Australia.
Americans experience this royal treatment every day. How? By being customers. The American
idea of customer service is to make each customer the center of attention. Need proof? Just listen
to the commercials. Most of them sound like the McDonald"s ad: "We do it all for you." Actually,
not all stores in America roll out the red carpet for their customers. But wherever you go, good
customer service means making customers feel special.
People going shopping in America can expect to be treated with respect from the very beginning.
Most places don"t have a "furniture street" or a "computer road" which allow you to compare prices
easily. Instead, people often "let their fingers do the walking" through the store hot lines. From the
first "hello", customers receive a satisfying response to their questions. This initial contact can help
them decide where to shop.
When customers get to the store, they are treated as honored guests. Customers don"t usually find
store clerks sitting around watching TV or playing cards. Instead, the clerks greet them warmly and
offer to help them find what they want. In most stores, the clear signs that label each department make
shopping a breeze. Customers usually don"t have to ask how much items cost, since prices are clearly
marked. And unless they"re at a flea market or a yard sale, they don"t bother trying to bargain.
When customers are ready to check out, they find the nearest and shortest checkout lane. But as
Murphy"s Law would have it, whichever lane they get in, all the other lanes will move faster. Good
stores open new checkout lanes when the lanes get too long. Some even offer express lanes for
customers with 10 items or less. After they pay for their purchases, customers receive a smile and a
warm "thank you" from the clerk. Many stores even allow customers to take their shopping carts out
to the parking lot. That way, they don"t have to carry heavy bags out to the car.
B. show readers the American idea on good customer service
C. express all the stores pay much attention to the customers
D. persuade readers to choose the stores with ads correctly
B. To compare prices in many shops in the same street.
C. To make phone calls and get better shopping choices.
D. To receive other customers" answers to the questions.
B. Some stores offer price bargain to the customers like a yard sale.
C. The clerks give customers a smile and a warm "thank you" after paying.
D. Some stores open new checkout lanes when the lanes are crowded.
B. Excellent Stores in America
C. Shopping Rules in America
D. Being King or Queen in America
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There are a number of advantages when it comes to living alone. However, it also comes with a few
safety concerns. You still never know who will be around the corner. Don"t become another victim; be
sure to follow our tips.
1. All doors should be kept locked.
Always keep your doors locked when you are in your apartment or dorm. Make sure the doors are
closed behind you when you come into the building and never leave your room unlocked, even when
you are in it. There"s always a chance that someone might sneak in while you are unaware. Always try
to remember to close doors behind you to ensure your safety.
2. Don"t lose your keys.
Even if you do everything you can to keep the doors locked, criminals might still be able to come into
your house with a key. Always know where your keys are to prevent this. Never put them down in a
public place or give them to friends. Also, before you bring your car into the repair shop, take off the
house keys.
3. When it comes to safety, standing up for yourself is important.
If you aren"t getting all the security features you want, don"t be afraid to ask. If your lighting situation
is less than ideal, discuss this with your supervisor or landlord. Talk to the campus security organization
if you think a security phone near your dorm is a good idea. Request that the building employ someone
to monitor those entering and leaving the building. You should feel safe where you reside (居住于), so
stand up for your rights.
4. Be careful.
You still might find yourself in a potentially dangerous situation. Check your peephole (窥视孔) before
letting anyone in. Whenever you witness something around your building that makes you uncomfortable
or suspicious just dial 911. It is a good idea to always walk with a friend instead of alone. Become familiar with people who live in the building, so you can keep track of anyone that is a stranger.