1 . Should You Become a Full Stack Web Developer?

Should you become a full stack web developer? What courses should you take to prepare you for the job? Our courses bring you a step-by-step path that will help you become a qualified candidate and teach you everything you need to know to succeed. Read on to discover if it’s the right path for you:

●What is a Full Stack Web Developer?

A full stack web developer is well skilled in both front and back-end web developing. With knowledge of what it means to build applications from start to finish, a full stack developer can plan, manage, and build software with general know-how. A core difference between front and back-end developers is that front-end developers handle building the user interface aspect of a website, while back-end developers deal with internal tasks such as web servers, applications, and databases.

Combined, they are responsible for building the technology and coding that makes a website function properly. Both skillsets are crucial for being a well-rounded web developer and will give you a leg up when applying for jobs. If you like to learn new concepts and technologies frequently this is an excellent career path for you.

●Demand for Full Stack Web Developers is Growing

Because of the broad range of skills required to be a full stack web developer, there are fewer candidates applying for positions, leaving more opportunity for qualified candidates. The job outlook for web developers is estimated to grow 13% by 2026, which is faster than the average rate for all occupations. With an impressive resume, full stack web developers can make $87,661 on average.

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With the help of the course, you will learn everything you need to know to succeed as a full stack web developer. You can start from any level with little to no previous experience required and track your progress as you go.

●Here’s What You’ll Learn in the Courses

Build web applications and develop on both the front-end and back-end stacks

Learn Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Develop web applications in Javascript using front-end framework, Angular, and hybrid mobile applications with Apache Cordova

Design RESTful Ruby on Rails web applications with MongoDB database integration.

1. In which column of a newspaper can we most probably find this passage?

A．Arts.

B．Science-technology.

C．Courses.

D．Business.

2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Front and back-end developers both are responsible for such tasks as applications and databases.

B．Fewer candidates apply for the position of being web developers due to high demand for skills.

C．The job prospect for web developers isn’t promising in the long run.

D．You can’t start to learn the course of being a full stack web developer unless you have some experience beforehand.

3. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A．To advertise for full stack web developers.

B．To inform people of what is required to be a full stack web developer.

C．To persuade people to take the courses which help to become a full stack web developer.

D．To help people to explore the full stack web developer career guide.

2 . Although it is difficult to make direct year-to-year comparisons because of increase in viewing on digital devices, the trend over the past decade is clear in numerous studies, including the Nielsen ratings. The average age of those who watch nationally televised Major League Baseball games has been _____ these years. Asked in a survey whether they _____ baseball, nearly two-thirds of those ages 18 to 36 said no.

Michael Haupert, a professor of economics at the University of Wisconsin ----la Crosse who studies baseball as a business, explains why many young people might be _____ by what to an older and more knowledgeable fan is one of the most exciting experiences in sports: a no-hitter. ” Failure is more ______ than success,” he says. ”If my students get a third of the answers right on their test, they fail. However, if a ballplayer gets a hit a third of the time, he’s often one of the _____ .” But watch an NBA game for 15 seconds, and you will likely see one team score.

It is not surprising that ______ the length of games----about three hours in recent years-----and increasing the pace of action has become a subject of discussion among those who love baseball. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is strongly ______ of both. For the 2018 season, the league issued a set of new rules designed to do just that. Mound visits are limited. A timer countdown is designed to shorten the break between innings(局).

No one knows if any of these changes will significantly shorten games. According to MLB, the average length of a nine-inning outing this season has been three hours---about five minutes shorter than the 2017 average, itself the longest mean on record.

All of those proposed changes seem to ______ the point. I interviewed at least 100 semi-fans in their late teens and early 20s for my recent book. All considered themselves fans to some degree, though they ______   watched more than snatches—on iPads or smartphones. They told me it made no difference whether a game lasted two or three hours: they would not pay attention for _____ amount of time.

The historic May 14 Supreme Court decision allowing all states to legalize sports betting could have an impact on all this. More people will soon be able to gamble on sports while watching a game on their couch. But whether ______ gambling will attract more young people to baseball is a huge unknown. Many already gamble, both legally and illegally, on fantasy sports, but legalization will provide yet another ______ during games in real time. Will some states allow betting reports in broadcasts? Will it make the young more likely to bet on baseball than on other sports? Stay tuned.

I don’t know what will hook young people on baseball. But abandoning the game’s unique selling proposition---the timelessness that provides both suspense and great conversationhe educated fan -----is not the ______ . Baseball, Clark told me, is like a game of chess---and too many ______ - changes might turn it into something “more similar to a game of checkers.” Baseball may survive in spite of its challenges, precisely because it stands out and stands up against the short ______ spans that negatively affect every aspect of our culture, including politics and education. As Casey Stengel is reported to have said,” Never make predictions, especially about the future. ”

1.

A．arising

B．declining

C．varying

D．rising

2.

A．followed

B．abandoned

C．secured

D．played

3.

A．Held up

B．taken up

C．picked up

D．fed up

4.

A．honorable

B．common

C．acceptable

D．worthwhile

5.

A．stars

B．losers

C．hitters

D．winners

6.

A．decreasing

B．extending

C．increasing

D．balancing

7.

A．disapproving

B．capable

C．supportive

D．independent

8.

A．miss

B．reach

C．deny

D．clarify

9.

A．frequently

B．sometimes

C．rarely

D．typically

10.

A．excessive

B．specific

C．either

D．total

11.

A．risky

B．organized

C．addictive

D．easy

12.

A．distraction

B．appeal

C．pastime

D．channel

13.

A．inspiration

B．answer

C．achievement

D．recreation

14.

A．overwhelming

B．simplifying

C．sweeping

D．underlying

15.

A．information

B．time

C．memory

D．attention

3 .

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for its virtually invisible, lightweight appearance. This doctor-designed digital hearing aid delivers clear sound all day long and the soft flexible ear domes are so comfortable that you won’t realize you are wearing them. This new digital hearing aid is packed with the features of its $3，500 competitors at a small part of the cost. Now most people with hearing loss are able to enjoy crystal clear, natural sound—in a crowd, on the phone, in the   wind -- without “whistling” and annoying background noise. Try it at Home with a 45-Day Risk-Free Trial Of course, hearing is believing, and we invite you to try it for yourself with our RISK-FREE 45-day home trial. If you are not completely satisfied, simply return it within that time period for a full refund of your purchase price.

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1. Dr. Cherukuri invented his MD Hearing Aid AIR in order to ____.

A．prevent untreated diseases such as depression and social isolation

B．provide patients with low-priced hearing aid of high quality

C．have the expense of the hearing aid covered in health insurance policies

D．make high-priced hearing aid easily accessible on the market

2. According to the passage, which of the following about MD Hearing Aid AIR is TRUE?

A．Its price is no more than $ 3,500 including delivery fee.

B．Patients are guaranteed to get the money back after they have tried it for 45 days.

C．Patients wearing the hearing aid will not hear any background sound.

D．It’s not easy for others to notice a patient wearing the hearing aid.

3. The passage is primarily written to _____.

A．encourage people to try the new product

B．instruct people how to use a new electronic device

C．provide the latest information about hearing health

D．illustrate the importance of affordable hearing aid

4 .

Box Office Instructions

Discounts/ Service charges: We offer children (12 and under), seniors (65 and over) and students (student ID card required) discounts on all seats. Please call the Box Office to know about any other possible discounts.

Returns/ Exchanges: We are happy to offer returns or exchanges of tickets bought up until the close of the last business day before the show with a $3.00 per ticket fee for this service. The box office must be informed directly in order to exchange tickets to another date (this service is not available online).

Friendly reminders: Latecomers will not be permitted to enter the hall until a suitable break in the performance. Children must be seated where they can be looked after by parents. Please show consideration for other audiences by not talking during the performance, and please encourage children to do the same. Cameras and recording equipment are not allowed to be used in our theatre. Please turn off all cell phones while enjoying the performance.

Will call: Please tell us at the time of booking if you would like your tickets mailed to you, otherwise they will be held for pickup at the box office.

1. We can learn from the passage that exchanges of tickets bought ________.

A．are free of charge

B．are not available until the last business day

C．will not be given a big cash discount

D．need to contact the box office directly

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Latecomers will not be permitted to enter the theatre.

B．There is a special area for children in the theatre.

C．The audience is not allowed to take photos in the theatre.

D．Children can talk in a low voice during the performance.

3. According to the passage, the audience ________.

A．can receive their tickets by mail	B．can see the performance online
C．can’t take cell phones to the theatre	D．can’t return tickets in any case

5 . OUR KIDS ARE AMAZING－especially compared with everybody else’s (who seem to cry all the time). How do you show your love for your kids this holiday season? With toys that are smooth and colorful, interactive and exciting. And with ones that have educational value－because you are the boss.

1. FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET	Here is a toy that doesn’t need power－and the bike have to put it together themselves. This 50-piece puzzle set is made of soft-edged hardwood and makes a complete hospital, with an X-ray room. It also includes eight patients, a car and a driver.	$135
2. TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL	Sure, it’s cool, but this colorful baby toy also develops problem solving and motor skills. It has a head and legs, a magnetic(磁性的) hand and a tail. Suitable for little ones from 6 to 36 months.	$19.95
3. ROBOSAPIEN	This small, remote-control robot is really powerful. It performs 67 preprogrammed functions, including throwing, kicking, picking up and dancing. You can even program your own function—which, sadly, does not include doing windows.	$99
4. MINI PEDAL CAR	Want a Mini Cooper but can’t fit the family inside? Get one for the kids. They can jump into this Mini car, which comes in hot orange with a single adjustable seat, and ride away. But it could spoil them for that used car they’ll be driving when they turn 16. For ages 3 to 5	$189

1. Which toy is said to have the special design for children’s safety?

A．ROBOSAPIEN

B．MINI PEDAL CAR

C．FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

D．TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

2. Which toys are fit for three-year-old kids?

A．1 and 3.

B．2 and 4.

C．I and 2.

D．3 and 4.

3. This passage is written for __________.

A．parents

B．children

C．the salesman

D．the boss