2 . 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

You’ve got to know your own value, know what you want, and stick with it. That’s what T. McDowell’s advice to others is, and it’s certainly worked for him. This high school senior is currently the owner of Immersion Imaging, a successful company specializing in Internet commerce solutions and online financial databases.

McDowell launched the company in 2012, which was originally called 4th Dimension Graphics. Two years later, it was recognized as Immersion Imaging. Surprisingly, he didn’t begin the company with the assistance of any partner, but instead founded it on his own with the experience and contacts that he already had.

“It’s always been a one - person operation. I could easily take on partners or scale up the business some more, but I want to keep it this way for now,” McDowell said. I don’t lack any contracts right now. I like it because it’s flexible, so that if I need more income, I can do more; and if I take a break for a while, I don’t have any problems.” If McDowell spends between 30 and 60 hours a week working, Immersion Imaging will offer him a steady income.

Part of the reason why McDowell ended up in the computer industry might be explained by the exposure he had as a child. However, he spends his free time on more than just computers. His real interest lies in aviation. With his business spirit and success, McDowell won’t have a problem realizing his dreams of the sky one day

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3 . When Garvison flew from Chicago to Atlanta earlier this week with a baby in her arms, she saw the unhappy looks of her seatmates.

“As soon as we got on the plane at 5:30 am, it was very quiet and it was a full _________,” Garvison wrote in a Facebook _________ , “I noticed that the two seats next to me were _________ and this couple looked annoyed and I could tell by their body _________ that they weren’t _________ sitting next to Rylee, my baby.”

Garvison asked if she could change _________. And her new seatmate _________ all the difference in the day of this young mom, who was on a trip to surprise her military husband.

The next thing I knew was that I was sitting next to this amazing woman! I was not sure if she could tell how _________ I looked or what, but she turned our day _________ around. Rylee wouldn’t stop ____________ no matter what I would try and do so she asked whether I would ____________ if she could try and of course I let her. As soon as she had her, Rlyee was looking out of the window and stopped crying.When we got in the air, she fell right asleep and slept the whole flight ____________ we got to our gate. She kept saying it wasn’t a problem __________ and it was ____________ a comforting feeling for her. She ____________ carried her off the plane.

“Miller，” she wrote, “you will never understand how happy this act of ____________ has made my family. You could have just ____________ your eyes and been unhappy like everyone else, but you took her and held her the entire flight and let me get some rest and ____________ of mind. It brought tears to my eyes while I sat there and watched you and Rylee sleeping next to ____________. I just couldn’t believe how that ended up ____________ and how caring you were to us. Thank you so much!”

Let’s look back on the adolescence you’ve gone through. How have you handled your life? Are you spending your time wisely in     1     (make) you deserve your life? Neal Wu shared some ways we should do to make our short time of life     2     (mean). Find out     3     you need to do next.

Insist on learning as much as you can and find out the things you are curious     4    . Find something that you enjoy and practice the skills you want to develop.     5     you are hard-working and achieve good knowledge, it will be easy to make audience tend to learn from you.

Volunteer     6     (help) out those less fortunate than you. In the course, you will get a ton of new     7     (view) and better understand other people’s real problems.     8     (normal), in a society that always looks upward, these people are being forgotten easily.

Become as independent as possible. Even if you work in a big company, you should constantly make small steps to reduce your     9     (depend) on your job. Write a book, build     10     app, or start a small company on the side.

6 . It was the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon Series in Mexico. With jus700 meters to go, Alistair Brownlee was in third place and his younger brother Jonny, was in the lead. Alistair pushed himself towards the finish line in the burning heat, but as he came round the corner, he saw his brother about to fall onto the track Alistair had to choose -brotherly love, or a chance to win the race?

For Alistair, the choice was clear. His brother was in trouble. He had to help. Alistair ran towards Jonny, caught him and started pulling him towards the finish line. Alistair then pushed his brother over the line. The move put Jonny in second place and Alistair himself in third. It was an unexpected end to the race, but Alistair did not want to discuss it with the media. He just wanted to see his younger brother who had been rushed to the medical area.

The Brownlee brothers have been doing triathlons since they were children “Obviously, when your older brother is doing it, you think it’s a cool thing to do,’says Jonny. Alistair says that they encourage each other as much as they can where they train. Despite argument s over “stupid things” now and then, Alistair agrees than having a brother is an advantage. “Throughout my entire life, I’ve had my brother trying to beat me at everything I do. It has been a fantastic driving force.”

Watched by millions, the ending to the race has varied opinions: should the brothers have been disqualified or highly praised for their actions? But for Alistair his decision was easy to explain: “Mum wouldn’t have been happy if I’d left Jonny behind.” At that moment, he was no longer an athlete aiming for a me dal - he was just a brother.

7 . College visits are important. Before you commit years of your life and money to a school, be sure you’re choosing a place that is a good match for your personality and interests. You can’t get the “feel” of a school from any guidebook, so be sure to visit the campus. Below are a few tips for getting the most out of your college visit.

Explore on Your Own

Of course you should take the official campus tour, but be sure to allow time to hang around on your own. The trained tour guides will show you a school’s selling points. But the oldest and prettiest buildings don’t give you the entire picture of a college. Try to walk the extra mile and get the complete picture of the campus.

Read the Bullet in Boards

When you visit the student center, academic buildings and residence halls, take a few minutes to read the bulletin boards. They provide an easy way to see what’s happening on campus. The ads for lectures, clubs and plays can tell you what’s going on outside the classrooms.

Eat in the Dining Hall

You can get a good feel for student life by eating in the dining hall. Try to sit with students if you can. Do the students seem happy or stressed? Also, is the food good? Are there enough healthy options? Many admission offices will give prospective students coupons (优惠券) for free meals in the dining halls.

Visit a Class in Your Major

If you know what you want to study, a class visit makes a lot of sense. You’ll get to observe other students in your field and see how involved they arc in classroom discussion. Try to stay after class for a few minutes and chat with the students to get their impressions of their professors and major. Be sure to call in advance to schedule a classroom visit-most colleges don’t allow visitors to drop in at class unannounced.

Talk to Lots of Students

Your campus tour guide has been trained to market the school. Try to talk to students who aren’t getting paid to impress you. These important conversations can often provide you with information about college life that isn’t part of the admission script. Few university officials will tell you if their students spend all weekend drinking or studying, but a group of random students might.