3 . Although attending college isn't already expensive enough, the cost of textbooks has been rising greatly in recent years. Textbooks are something students can't avoid, but thankfully a number of companies have stepped up with options to make them more affordable.

Amazon

Let's be honest: What can't you buy on Amazon? Through the online marketplace, you can buy, sell and rent textbooks and e-books. Not only are the prices generally well below those at your college bookstore, but with Amazon Prime Shipping, they can arrive on your doorstep in just two days with one-week free returns.

AbeBooks

AbeBooks has more than just textbooks. It has a wide variety of fine art, rare books and special editions. Thousands of independent booksellers list their textbooks for sale on abebooks. com. The site has new and used textbooks, academic journals, classic literature,   reference books and even international editions. Any book priced $ 15 or above has free shipping policy.

ValoreBooks

ValoreBooks offers deep discounts on millions of titles, with a two-week free return shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee. The site gives students the ability to buy or rent textbooks from over 18,000 sellers and rental providers. Plus, when you' re done with the book, you can sell it right back through valorebooks. com, making the process as easy as possible.

eCampus

Through eCampus. com, students can buy, rent and sell textbooks and e-books. You can enjoy free shipping on orders over $35, plus a 25-day free return policy. And the site runs an ongoing promotion where you can save an additional $5 on your order by texting the word BOOKS to 87955.

1. What is the time range of free return shipping on Amazon?

A．7 days.

B．14 days.

C．21days.

D．25 days.

2. Which website can you choose to sell the book back when you finish it?

A．Amazon.com.	B．Abebooks.com.
C．Valorebooks.com.	D．eCampus.com.

3. How can you enjoy free shipping on your order at eCampus. com?

A．By running a promotion.	B．By selling more e-books.
C．By texting "BOOKS" to 87955.	D．By spending more than $35.

4 . There is a general ______ (believe) that things will soon pick up.

5 . For many of us, being alone is a negative state of being, implying isolation, being on the outside. Even further, it may imply that there is something actually wrong with a person who remains alone.     1     However, once mastered, it serves as the cornerstone for your development and growth as a human being.

Aloneness enhances your creativity.     2     When you are alone, you are more likely to stay true to yourself and try new things that you don't have the courage to do around others. Picasso or Van Gogh wouldn't have created the masterpieces if they hadn't taken enough solitary（独处的)time to experiment regardless of others' thoughts.

Being alone also prevents you from burning out. Sometimes you may wonder why you easily feel tired. One reason could be not giving yourself enough solitary time. Especially for people who go to work every day, it is unavoidable to feel exhausted when you have to deal with work, family, and your own passions at the same time.     3     It doesn't matter how you choose to spend those moments alone. As long as they relieve your stress, they're worthwhile.

    4     When you take time to understand yourself, pursue your personal growth, and follow your dreams, you'll definitely discover the truth about yourself. Regardless of how well you may think you know yourself, learning how to be alone will allow you to deepen your self-awareness.

Being alone makes you a more creative person and helps with personal growth.     5    

A．But it's necessary to learn how to be alone.

B．Learning to be alone therefore sounds scary.

C．Aloneness is often associated with mad artists.

D．How about giving yourself a few solitary moments?

E．It frees us from the limits of the world's opinions.

F．Self-exploration is perhaps the biggest benefit of aloneness.

G．So spend some time alone today to become a brighter and better person.

6 . The Summer Food Service Program(SFSP)provides children in low-income areas with healthy meals and snacks for free.By this means children can get the nutrition necessary for learning, playing, and growing when they are out of school for summer vacation.

Sponsors

SFSP is run by local approved sponsors such as school districts, local government agencies, camps, or private non-profit organizations.These sponsors receive payments from the United States Department of Agriculture(USDA)through local agencies for the meals they serve and their documented operating costs.

Feeding locations

There are three kinds of feeding locations in New Jersey-open sites, enrolled sites, and camps.Open sites operate in low-income areas where at least 50% of the children come from families with incomes equal or less than 185% of the federal poverty level, which means they are qualified for free and reduced price meals.Meals are served free to any child at the open sites.

At most sites, children get either one or two reimbursable(可补偿的)meals per day.For locations primarily aiming to serve migrant children, they may be permitted to serve as many as three meals a day to each child.

Eligibility(资格)

Children aged 18 and under can receive free meals and snacks through SFSP.For those over 18, they are also eligible if they are disabled and participate in special school programs for people with mental or physical disabilities.

Enrolled sites provide meals to children participating in an activity program at the sites where at least half of them qualify for free and reduced price meals.Camps are also welcomed to join SFSP.They receive payments only for the meals served to children who are eligible for free and reduced price meals.

1. Which of the following will pay for the free meals?

A．SFSP	B．USDA.
C．Local government agencies.	D．Private non-profit organizations.

2. What can we infer from the text?

A．Only those who are aged 18 and under have across to the free meals.

B．No more than two meals a day are served to each child at all the sites.

C．SFSP offers children in low-income areas free food only on summer vacation.

D．Children with family incomes above the federal poverty level are unqualified.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To persuade children to get help.

B．To introduce a charity campaign.

C．To appeal to the public for donation.

D．To publicize the government's achievements.

7 . As the daughter of a successful businessman, I’ve learned that hard work will bring positive results. With that in mind, I started a clothing company in 2008. Then it _____________ to include 12 brands with more than 1,000 _____________.

In 2015, after selling my business, a(n)_____________ immediately arose in my mind. I wanted to prove that my personal success was not _____________ to business achievements, but I didn’t know how to do that. To search for the _____________, I went to Nepal, where I _____________, reflected, and connected with nature.

Once when I went past a temple, I _____________ a monk drawing a design. The design, which was complex but balanced, inspired me to think about my _____________ in a different way.

I learned the design _____________ that all things in the world are interconnected and ________________. I bought 10 of them, gave most away as gifts, and kept three for myself.________________ I looked at their interlocking circles, I would expect a better, ________________ lifestyle.

After recalling the fashion industry I worked in, I realized how wasteful the clothing business is and felt the need to ________________ it. In 2019, drawing ________________ from the design, I established a carbon neutral women’s clothing brand. We produce everything using sustainable and ________________ materials, and we set up a take-back program to make a ________________ circular product.

Now I’m living a busy life, but with my three drawings at hand, I am ________________ to find moments of calm, develop ideas, and find a clear path to ________________ my goals. They encourage me to follow my inner voice when I’m getting through ________________ things, like building a responsible company. And I ________________ that good things come from focus, dedication, and concentration.

1.

A．planned

B．grew

C．failed

D．tried

2.

A．stands

B．departments

C．groceries

D．stores

3.

A．wish

B．idea

C．impression

D．question

4.

A．submitted

B．limited

C．exposed

D．assigned

5.

A．destination

B．result

C．answer

D．mystery

6.

A．explored

B．hesitated

C．competed

D．wandered

7.

A．came out

B．came by

C．came across

D．came up

8.

A．trip

B．career

C．behavior

D．reputation

9.

A．requires

B．ensures

C．convinces

D．indicates

10.

A．under control

B．at rest

C．on guard

D．in harmony

11.

A．Till

B．Unless

C．Whenever

D．Before

12.

A．more relaxed

B．greener

C．more luxury

D．more wasteful

13.

A．analyze

B．discuss

C．evaluate

D．improve

14.

A．inspiration

B．recognition

C．expectation

D．information

15.

A．reusable

B．relevant

C．stuffed

D．available

16.

A．partly

B．slightly

C．fully

D．hardly

17.

A．forced

B．reminded

C．instructed

D．recommended

18.

A．clarify

B．reach

C．compare

D．simplify

19.

A．strange

B．special

C．normal

D．tough

20.

A．confirm

B．realize

C．acknowledge

D．reckon

8 . As a computer engineer, there's always a new challenge just________(即将到来).（根据汉语提示完成句子）

9 . Easy Ways to Give Yourself a Fresh Start

It doesn't need to be complicated or challenging to turn a fresh page on each new day.

Whenever we mark a new year — by turning the calendar, returning to school or celebrating a holiday — we are looking for a fresh start.     1     But how? Here are some easy ways to connect with that feeling of starting fresh, whether it’s a new year or simply a new day in our life.

    2     This means you have realized what serves your life now and what can stay in your past. Or invest in a new pen and a new notebook. Having fresh supplies can stimulate even the common task of creating your to-do list.

Moreover, you can learn something new by opening a book you've been expecting to read, searching a question that's been on your mind, enrolling in a class that motivates your interest. Of course you can simply ask a friend for a fresh idea about an issue.     3    

Take a break from technology — for an hour, a day, or a week.     4     You should be able to put some space between yourself and digital routines.

One reason we sometimes struggle to start fresh is that you get stuck reflecting on worrisome thoughts about the past, the future or even the present.     5     Allow these thoughts into your day only at a brief (30 minutes or less), specific time. The rest of the time, focus on what you are doing that's new and positive.

How do you give yourself that “fresh start” feeling?

A．Electronic Products might not be serving you best.

B．Newness or the freshness can guide us on a positive path.

C．Limit your daily “worry time” and make an appointment with yourself.

D．All of us enjoy newness, but what is it that leads to a sense of freshness?

E．Realizing your past mistakes, you should move forward with enthusiasm.

F．Increasing your knowledge on any topic means taking your mind into a fresh area.

G．First, even letting go of a single box or bag of items can give you a refreshing sense.

10 . Why go to Madrid？

There may be a slight chill(寒冷) in the air, with temperatures staying around 15℃ in March, but Spain’s handsome capital is slowly starting to warm up. Even more attractive are the cultural events.

A new exhibition on the living and working spaces of Spain’s greatest artist, Picasso, has just opened in the studio at the Fundación Mapfre at Paseo de Recoletos 23. It runs until 11 May with rarely seen pieces borrowed from his family.

Later this summer, the 400th anniversary of the death of the Renaissance(文艺复兴) painter El Greco will be marked with an exciting exhibition at the Museo del Prado at Paseo del Prado from 24June to 5 October.

How to go?

The widest range of flights is offered by EasyJet—from Bristol, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Liverpool and Luton. British Airways and its sister airline Iberia combine forces from Heathrow and London City. Ryanair flies from Manchester and Stansted; Air Europa flies from Gatwick.

Barajas airport is 13km north-east of the city centre and is served by frequent trains on Metro line 8, but the shortest underground journey is a bit complex with at least one change at Nuevos Ministerios station and takes about 30 minutes. The fare to any station in the city centre is ∈4.50. The airport express bus runs every 15 to 35 minutes around the clock; ∈5 one way. It takes 40 minutes to reach the city centre. A taxi takes half the time. A flat rate of ∈30 covers most of central Madrid.

1. When will the exhibition about Picasso close?

A．On 23 March.

B．On 11 May.

C．On 24June.

D．On 5 October.

2. Which airline operates flights from Manchester to Madrid?

A．EasyJet.

B．Ryanair.

C．Air Europa.

D．British Airways.

3. What is the fastest way to reach central Madrid from Barajas airport?

A．Take a taxi.

B．Take a city bus.

C．Take Metro line 8.

D．Take the airport express bus.