Unemployment in the United States is still high at 6．7 percent. But for job seekers，especially those with college educations，researchers say finding a job can be as easy as logging on to a computer．It used to be that looking for a job meant hurrying around，knocking on doors and turning to ads．But that's changing，thanks to the Internet．A new report says，for college graduates，looking for a job is getting easier．More than 80 percent of the jobs are available online．

At the height of the depression(蕭條)，when U．S．unemployment peaked at 10 percent，just a little more than two million jobs were being posted each month．But as the recovery takes hold，the job picture looks increasingly bright．

That’s great news for Hamilton．Only once has he ever applied in person for a job at a shopping mall. He said，“I think my generation—the idea of going door to door, out knocking and saying，hey are you hiring? —like that—doesn’t exist anymore…those days are gone, Just go online．’’

Kim Dancy recently graduated with a master's degree in Public Policy．She found her dream job as an education policy researcher．But she says finding the perfect job online takes a lot of perseverance．He said，“It can be really frustrating and it takes a long time，but if you applied for enough positions and really do your homework you will get somewhere．

The report’s findings suggest careers in Science，Technology，Engineering and Math provide the greatest opportunities，with salaries that range between $30 to $45 an hour．But for maximum income and satisfaction，workers must be prepared to move and change jobs at least every five years．

1.The highest unemployment rate in the depression in the U．S．was _____.

A．7％ B．6．7％ C．6％ D．10％

2.In what way does Hamilton find his jobs in most cases?

A．Applying in person． B．Turning to the Internet．

C．Searching papers． D．Going door to door．

3.What can we learn from Dancy’s experience?

A. Job applicants should do much housework.

B． Finding a dream job is really exciting．

C．Only online can an applicant find a job．

D．Online job—hunting calls for perseverance．

4.How can you get a high salary according to the text?

A．By switching jobs regularly．

B．By sticking to your work．

C．By surfing the Internet．

D．By hurrying around．

Using too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear ways that humans can put our water supply in danger, but we also affect our water supply in less obvious ways. You may wonder how paving (鋪砌) a road can lead to less useable fresh water. A major part of the water we use every day is groundwater. Groundwater does not come from lakes or rivers. It comes from underground. The more roads and parking lots we pave, the less water can flow into the ground to become groundwater.

Human activity is not responsible for all water shortages (短缺)．Drier climates are of course more likely to have droughts (干旱) than areas with more rainfall, but in any case, good management can help to make sure there is enough water to meet our basic needs.

Thinking about the way we use water every day can make a big difference, too. In the United States, a family of four can use 1.5 tons of water a day! This shows how much we depend on water to live, but there's a lot we can do to lower the number.

You can take steps to save water in your home. To start with, use the same glass for your drinking water all day. Wash it only once a day. Run your dishwasher (洗碗機) only when it is full. Help your parents fix any leaks in your home. You can even help to keep our water supply clean by recycling batteries instead of throwing them away.

1.Which of the following is most likely to lead to less groundwater?

A. Using river water.

B. Paving parking lots.

C. Throwing batteries away.

D. Throwing rubbish into lakes.

2.What can be inferred from the text?

A．It takes a lot of effort to meet our water needs.

B．All water shortages are due to human behavior.

C．There is much we can do to reduce family size.

D．The average family in America makes proper use of water.

3.The last paragraph is intended to ________.

A. show us how to fix leaks at home

B. tell us how to run a dishwasher

C. suggest what we do to save water at home

D. prove what drinking glass is best for us

4.The text is mainly about ________.

A. why paving roads reduces our water

B. how human activity affects our water supply

C. why droughts occur more in dry climates

D. how much we depend on water to live

When something goes wrong，it can be very satisfying to say，”Well, it’s so-and-so’s fault.” or “I 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 situations 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 stepping stone for success.

1.According to the passage, winners .

A. blame themselves rather that others

B. meet with fewer difficulties in their lives

C. have responsible and able colleagues

D. deal with problems rather than blame others

2.The underlined word remedy in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .

A. improve B. accept C. avoid D. consider

3.When your colleague brings about a problem, you should .

A. blame him for his lack of responsibility

B. find a better way to handle the problem

C. tell him to find the cause of the problem

D. ask a more able colleague for help

4.When problems occur, winners take them as

A. excuses for their failures

B. barriers to greater power

C. chances for self-development

D. challenges to their colleagues

根據(jù)短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

How to pass an important test

Whether it's a first grade science test or College Entrance Exam, all tests have one thing in common: you have to pass. __1._ Stuck in a situation where you don't know what to do? This article can help.

Tips

★1. Once you get the study guide, make plans right away to study as soon as possible. No excuses! Killing time with friends isn't worth it，since you can always hang out with them any other day.

★2. Get plenty of rest. _2.If you walk into the classroom sleepily, you'll most likely not finish the test because you are so tired.

★3. Eat a good meal for breakfast. __3.__ Some healthy breakfast suggestions are oatmeal (燕麥片), high fibre food, and grapefruit with the fresh fruit salad.

★4. Bring all necessary materials. ___4.__ Bring pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners, snacks (if allowed)，erasers, the calculator (if allowed) and anything else you'll need for the test.

★5. __5.___ Showing up late cuts back the time you'll have to take for the test if it's already testing hours. You'll probably miss any important information needed in completing the test. In some tests，late comers are not allowed to take the test.

A．The exam tests vocabulary, reading and maths skills.

B．Studies show that if you get enough sleep, your brain will be much more efficient.

C．Failing the test won't help you in the long run, so it's important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.

D．Showing up without something as simple as a pencil can make a big effect on your test.

E．One piece of cheese probably won't last until test time.

G．Don't forget to set your alarm clock and show up on the test day on time.

F．This test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable to qualify it just because of lack of guidance.

完形填空

閱讀下面兩篇短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A, B, C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

Burglars are probably the most unpopular visitors to your house. But how do you know if your home is an easy target for burglars(竊賊)? Around the holidays, many families don’t consider taking proper _________ to prevent their homes from suffering holiday thefts. With just a few simple _________ , you can better make sure of the_________ of your home during all of the holiday celebrations. Here are a few tips for making it difficult to _________ you are away from home.

Either have a trusted neighbor _________ your mail and newspapers, or tell your mailman to hold your mail until you _________ . Make sure _________ says “Hey, we’re not home!” like when your post-box is filled with all kinds of mail and you have many different newspapers in your driveway. _________ several different lights in your house on random timers. Do not leave your _________ lights on all the time. _________ , put your outside lights on timers to be on only during the _________ . If an outdoor light _________ on for days at a time, it means that nobody is home to turn it off.

If you have pets that you are not taking with you on vacation, _________them with a friend, _________ having someone coming into your house every day to take care of them. When burglars see a neighbor or friend _________ your house every day, they will know you are not home.

Close all your _________ when you leave town. This is effective to _________ possible burglars, as no one can see what is in your house. If they don’t know what there is to take, then the _________ is even greater for them to break in.

This article just has suggested a few tips to help you keep your house safe while you are on _________ . Nothing can truly protect your home unless you have it _________ by a professional home security system.

1.A. qualifications B. measures C. issues D. patterns

2.A. steps B. paces C. words D. manners

3.A. safety B. tidiness C. attraction D. structure

4.A. say B. tell C. speak D. predict

5.A. pull up B. take up C. pick up D. bring up

6.A. exist B. escape C. disappear D. return

7.A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing

8.A. Choose B. Give C. Set D. Make

9.A. outdoor B. indoor C. inside D. kitchen

10.A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Again

11.A. days B. weekends C. weekdays D. nights

12.A. repeats B. remains C. lasts D. happens

13.A. find B. turn C. leave D. hold

14.A. other than B. rather than C. or rather D. or else

15.A. cleaning B. protecting C. evaluating D. entering

16.A. windows B. doors C. curtains D. eyes

17.A. improve B. discourage C. inspire D. frighten

18.A. chance B. desire C. reward D. risk

19.A. holiday B. board C. duty D. trip

20.A. monitored B. guided C. strengthened D. collected

In the morning, Slim got up and prepared breakfast for his wife as usual. Nicole, his wife was listening to music in the bedroom. _________, he felt that his body was shaking. Slim had the _________ response that there was an earthquake! He _________quickly, “Dear, earthquake! Go to the toilet! ” Nicole heard the shouting, _________ the first aid box quickly and ran into the toilet. The house was_________even more dramatically.

Bathroom was the next door to the kitchen. Slim picked up a kitchen _________ and two pieces of bread outside the kitchen. Slim tried to run along the wall to help Nicole. _________, it got _________ suddenly with an explosion. The house_________ down and many things fell from above. Nicole was quickly buried in_________ . She felt breathing very difficult. She tried to stand up, but _________ .

A few minutes later, the land was _________. Nicole heard the sound of short _________ and thought it was Slim! She shouted to him but no_________ ! He probably fainted. Nicole kept saying his name and she finally heard a response. Two people encouraged and _________ each other. They knew that there must be a way to _________ .

Slim found that they were close and were_________ by the fallen stones and some powder. He started to dig with the kitchen knife. He felt _________ from his fingers. Finally, he removed the last piece of larger stones. Slim touched Nicole’s one hand, then dug the_________stones of her body. Finally, Nicole had a _________ breathing slowly. Two people sat on the ground and hugged together.

1.A.Unfortunately B. Actually C. Suddenly D. Really

2.A. rapid B. recent C. second D. best

3.A. warned B. shouted C. jumped D. howled

4.A. used up B. found out C. took up D. put away

5.A. burning B. moving C. falling D. shaking

6.A. knife B. cook C. fork D. tool

7.A.Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Besides

8.A. bright B. Cloudy C. blank D. dark

9.A. lay B. broke C. crashed D. bent

10.A. dirt B. ashes C. pieces D. ruins

11.A. senseless B. impossible C. impractical D. invaluable

12.A. normal B. silent C. flat D. usual

13.A. steps B. Pauses C. movements D. breath

14.A. sign B. hope C. response D. result

15.A. calmed B. held C. touched D. called

16.A. relax B. Communicate C. escape D. succeed

17.A. wrapped B. limited C. fastened D. separated

18.A. pain B. cold C. water D. warmth

19.A. spreading B. Bundling C. sticking D. surrounding

20.A. complete B. steady C. constant D. Weak

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Do you like travelling? Staying 1. (health) while 2. (travel) can help to ensure your trip is a happy and enjoyable one. 3. you are travelling abroad, here are the tips you need to make your trip much 4. (easy):

Make sure you have got signed passport(護照) and visas. Also, before you go, fill in the emergency information page of your passport! Make two copies of your passport identification page. This will help a lot if your passport 5. (steal). Leave one copy at home with friends or relatives. Carry the other 6. you in a separate place from your passport.

Read the Public Announcements or Travel Warnings for the countries you plan to visit. Get yourself familiar with local laws and customs of the countries to 7. you are travelling.

Leave a copy of your itinerary(旅行日程) with family or friends at home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.

Do not accept packages from strangers. Do not carry too much money or 8. (necessary) credit cards. If we make enough 9. (prepare), we will succeed. Have 10. good time!

閱讀下面短文, 從每題的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中, 選出最佳選項, 并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

A

Celebrate the arts at Harvard

ARTS FIRST: April 28－May l, 2012

Experience non-stop art! Over 200 performances, exhibitions, films, and multimedia presentations Highlighting student and faculty creativity at Harvard．

Schedule of events: www.ofa.fas.harvard.edu/arts, or call 617 495 8676 to request a program guide.

Join us in honoring Susan Meiselas, winner of the 2012 Harvard Arts Medal

Photographer Susan Meiselas will be awarded the Arts Medal by President Drew Gilpin Faust and will take part in a conversation organized by John Lithgow.

Friday, April 29, 4 pm

New College Theatre, 10－12 Holyoke St., Cambridge

Admission free: tickets required. Those who receive this announcement may request up to two tickets by emailing www.ofa.fas.harvard.edu/arts or calling 617 495 8676. Please indicate one or two tickets, and reply by April 25.

1.How long will Harvard ARTS FIRST FESTIVAL last?

A．For two days. B．For three days.

C．For four days. D．For five days.

2.Who is a photographer?

A．Susan Meiselas． B．Drew Gilpin Faust

C．John Lithgow． D．Holyoke Johnson．

3.What do you know about the event at New College Theatre?

A．People must buy tickets for it.

B．Everyone can go to it.

C．It begins at 10 am on April 29.

D．One can get two tickets at most.

Once Dr. Mellinkoff invited me to join him at the hospital to discuss interesting cases with his students. The case at hand was a Guatemalan man, aged 34, who had a fever and many other medical problems. His condition was not improving, and there was not much hope he would live.

Dr. Mellinkoff asked to see the patient. He introduced himself in Spanish and, in a very gentle voice, asked how he felt. The patient smiled and said everything was all right. Then the doctor asked if he was able to eat. The patient said that he had no desire to eat.

“Are you getting food you like?”

The patient said nothing.

“Do you get the kind of food you have at home?”

The answer was no.

The doctor put his hand on the man’s shoulder and his voice was very soft.

“If, you had food that you liked, would you eat it?”

“Yes, yes.” the patient said.

The change in the patient’s appearance couldn’t have been more obvious. Nothing was said, but it was easy to tell that a message had been sent and had also been received.

Later, the doctor asked why the Guatemalan man wasn’t getting food he could eat. One of the students said, “We all know how difficult it is to get the kitchen to make special meals.”

“Suppose, ” the doctor replied, “you felt a certain medicine was absolutely necessary but that our hospital didn’t carry it, would you accept defeat or would you insist the hospital meet your request?”

“I would probably insist, ” the student said.

“Very well, ” the doctor said. “You might want to try the same method in the kitchen. It won’t be easy, but I can help you. Meanwhile, let’s get some food inside this man as fast as possible, and stay with it. Or he’ll be killed by hunger. By the way, there must be someone among you who can speak Spanish. If we want to make real progress, we need to be able to talk with him.”

Three weeks later, Dr. Mellinkoff told me that the Guatemalan man had left the hospital under his own power. It takes more than medicine to help sick people; you also have to talk to them and make them comfortable.

1.The patient had no desire to eat because ________.

A. he was not hungry

B. he was seriously ill

C. he was given special meals

D. he was not satisfied with the food

2.According to the passage, we can conclude that ________.

A. the patient was from another country

B. the patient’s illness was caused by hunger

C. Dr. Mellinkoff performed an operation on the patient

D. the hospital failed to provide the right medicine for the patient

3.Which of the following words can be used to describe Dr. Mellinkoff?

A. Cold. B. Considerate. C. Curious. D. Confident.

4.What do you think Dr. Mellinkoff wanted to tell his students in this case?

A. Doctors should know their patients’ real problems.

B. Doctors should be able to speak foreign languages.

C. Doctors should try to improve their medical skills.

D. Doctors should give more medicine to patients.

Wanted, Someone for a Kiss

We're looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. You'll work on the station's music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply (申請) in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.

Father Christmas

We're looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.

Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, 10:30-16:00. Excellent pay. Please contact (聯(lián)系) the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne.

Accountants Assistant

When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.

Wealden District Council

Software Trainer

If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (簡歷) to Mrs R．Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

1.Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?

A. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.

B. Mrs Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

C. The Enterprise Shopping Centre.

D. Wealden District Council.

2.We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who ________.

A. is aged between 24 and 40

B. may do some training work

C. should deal with general duties

D. can work for about a month

3.Which position is open to recent school graduates?

A. Producer, London Kiss.

B. Accountants Assistant.

C. Father Christmas.

D. Software Trainer.

4.What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?

A. One with GCSE grade C level.

B. One with some office experience.

C. One having good computer knowledge.

D. One trained in producing music programmes.