—I don’t agree with _______. But I have to say some of them are of some value.

A.allB.anythingC.anyD.none

For over 100 years, it is convenient (方便的) for people to go from one place to another by taxi. But sometimes there are no taxis coming to the place you are waiting. However, this has become a thing of the past since Uber app appeared.

What is Uber

Uber is an American company that provides a taxi service through an app on the smartphone. It was set up in March, 2009 and has grown quickly. An app, in fact, is a computer program working on smartphones, computers and other communication devices. By using your smartphone, you can easily and quickly order a taxi that takes you to the place you want to go to.

Uber app makes you feel good

The nicest thing about Uber app is that you can see where your taxi is or how long it will take to arrive at your place on your smartphone screen. And when you wait for the taxi, you can call or send messages to the driver because Uber app will give you the telephone number of the driver.

Uber taxis are always available

Uber is always there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you want to go somewhere, you can easily open Uber app at home or anywhere in the open air, then it connects you to the nearest driver.

Usually it takes only between 5 and 15 minutes to get a Uber taxi by using Uber app.

The advantages of Uber

Many people like Uber because it is simple and very user-friendly. You have nothing to do with a taxi company. If you are not pleased with the ride and the driver, you can write complaints and give the driver a low score through Uber app, so Uber taxi drivers usually serve well. Generally speaking, Uber is simple and time-saving, and most importantly, it is very easy to use.

The cost of a Uber taxi

At Uber, the payment is easy through your bank card. How much you need to pay depends on the country and the city that you are in. It is sure that Uber taxis are much cheaper than taxis you used to take.

There are many social science majors in large companies who fill important positions.

For example, a number of research studies found that social science majors had achieved greater managerial（管理的） success than those who had technical training or pre-professional courses. Studies show that social science majors are most suitable for change, which is the leading feature(特點(diǎn)) of the kind of high-speed, high-pressure, high-tech world we now live in.

Social science majors are not only experiencing success in their long-term company jobs,but they are also finding jobs more easily. A study showed that many companies had filled a large percentage of their entry-level (入門的) positions with social science graduates. The study also showed that the most important quality in a person who was looking for a job was communication skills, noted as “very important”, by 92 percent of the companies. Social science majors have these skills, often without knowing how important they are. It is probably because of these skills that they have been offered different kinds of positions.

Finally, although some social science majors may still find it more difficult than their technically trained classmates to land the first job, recent graduates report that they don’t regret their choice of study.

【1】By saying that “you may have had the last laugh” in the first paragraph, the author means that you may have________.

A.shared the jokes with computer majorsB.achieved as much as computer majors

C.stopped joking about computer majorsD.found jobs more easily than computer majors

【2】Compared with graduates of other subjects, social science graduates ________.

A.are ready to change when situations changeB.are better able to deal with difficulties

C.are equally good at computer skillsD.are likely to give others pressure(壓力)

【3】The underlined word “l(fā)and” in the last paragraph probably means ________.

A.keep for some timeB.successfully getC.start at onceD.lose regretfully

【4】According to the text, what has made it easy for social science graduates to find jobs?

A.Willingness to take low-paid jobs.B.Readiness to get high-tech knowledge.

C.Skills in expressing themselves.D.Part-time work experience.

When I was 50, my weight problem began to influence me ________. I didn’t want to live the rest of my life with this extra weight any more.

That year, I ________ a seminar(研討課) where we were asked to set up a project that would touch the world. A seminar leader shared her_________ story—she had not only lost 125 pounds, but also raised $25,000 for homeless children.

______by her story, I set up the “As We Heal(痊愈), the World Heals” project. My goal was to lose 150 pounds in one year and raise $50,000. In this way, I could not only heal myself, but heal the world by supporting a movement set up 30 years ago to end hunger.

______I began my own personal weight programme, I was filled with the fear that I would run into the same difficulties that beat me before. While the ________ hung over my head, there were also signs that I was headed down the right path. I sent letters to everyone I knew, telling them about my project. It worked perfectly. Donations began ________ in from hundreds of people.

Of course, I also took some practical steps to lose weight. I hired a fitness coach. I began to eat _____ meals and exercise often.

A year later, I ________ my goal: I lost 150 pounds and raised $50,000! I feel that I’ve been given a second life to devote to something that is meaningful and great.

【1】A.allowedB.workedC.repliedD.remained

【2】A.smoothlyB.speciallyC.secretlyD.seriously

【3】A.organizedB.improvedC.attendedD.recommended

【4】A.excitedB.successfulC.happyD.interesting

【5】A.SurprisedB.RemindedC.InfluencedD.Caught

【6】A.AsB.UntilC.IfD.Unless

【7】A.excitementB.fearC.angerD.joy

【8】A.breakingB.steppingC.jumpingD.flooding

【9】A.heavyB.healthyC.expensiveD.cheap

【10】A.achievedB.acceptedC.receivedD.arrived

The stamp is of __________________________________________________ collecting.

—Yes. The temperature __________(rise) a lot and it is likely to get even hotter next week.

—________. I run to show that I can help others.

A.Not exactlyB.That’s not the pointC.I can’t agree moreD.It sounds like a pity

A.MoreoverB.HoweverC.AlthoughD.Otherwise

That is why people call it "sky mirror".

Because of its wonderful views, the lake is seen as one of the "must-go" places in China.

The beautiful sunrise and sunset views are the most attractive. Every July, large numbers of visitors begin to crowd to (涌入)Chaka Salt Lake. And the situation usually lasts until the end of August. Because they just don't want to miss the best time to go there. It is believed that with the summer breeze (微風(fēng)), breathing in the salty air is especially good for lungs (肺). If you want to go on a trip to the lake, the following tips may be helpful.

◆The salt in the lake can't be eaten directly.

◆Wear sunglasses and a hat because of the strong sunshine.

◆You can't stop taking photos, so you'd better take your camera with you.

◆ Prepare some medicine for the weak and the elderly so that they can deal with altitude sickness.

Travelling to such a beautiful world of salt with snowy mountains and green grass around, you will feel like you are in a fairyland.

【1】Where does Chaka Salt Lake lie?

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【2】What's the area of Chaka Salt Lake?

____________________

【3】What makes people see Chaka Salt Lake as one of the "must-go" places in China?

____________________

【4】When is the best time to visit Chaka Salt Lake?

____________________

【5】Why should people prepare medicine for the weak and the elderly?

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