1 . Any woman can be strong. I don t just mean strong in mental aspect.     1     You may think that strong women are born, not made. You may be thinking of Olympic weightlifters lifting dozens of kilos over their heads, or of bodybuilders posing.

    2     It is a requirement for everyday life. Strength is what you need if you carry your luggage. You need to be strong to pick your child up off the floor. And, most of all-especially as you get older-you need strength simply to stand up without falling over.

As we age, we progressively lose muscle mass, which can make us weaker.    3     We might have trouble going up and down steps, picking up something heavy, even standing up from a seat. But while ageing is unavoidable, building muscle through strength training is meaningful.

A programme that is becoming more and more commonly used is Starting Strength. The basic Starting Strength programme consists of four different lifts. Trainees learn these lifts step by step.    4     Three times a week they perform three of the lifts. If they are successful in a period, they then add 2.25kg in the next period.

But barbell (杠铃) lifting doesn’t just offer physical strength; it also gives women emotional and mental confidence.    5    

A．But strength is not just about appearances.

B．I mean simply being able to fight against gravity.

C．Being strong doesn’t mean having a stony heart, either.

D．However, this condition can be improved by working out.

E．Most people begin to learn the lifts using an empty bar weighing 20kg.

F．In daily life, the actions we take for granted become more and more difficult.

G．However you feel about your body, you can become the strongest version of yourself.

2 . In the movie Alice in Wonderland, Alice comes across a Cheshire cat and asks the cat which road she should take. The cat responds, “Well, that depends on where you’re trying to get to.” Alice replies, “I don’t know.” The cat responds, “Then any road will do.”

You see, knowing where you’re going increases your chances dramatically of getting there, and there is no better way of “GETTING THERE” than setting your goals for the upcoming year. Think of your goals as destinations and the action steps as your GPS guiding and directing you. If you are like many other people, tor years you have resisted the need to set goals and even laughed at the thought that setting goals and，even more importantly, committing them to writing have positive effects on your life However, a closer look might convince you that setting goals is a sensible thing to do.

In 1979, a class of Harvard MBA students was asked: Have you set clear, written goals for your future and made an action plan to accomplish them? The following will astonish you. Only 3 percent of the class had written goals and a plan in place, 13% just had goals, and an amazing 84% had no specific goals at all.

Ten years later the numbers of the class were interviewed once again and the following results will no doubt give the reason for our setting goals. The findings were that the 13% who had goals were earning, on average, twice as much as the 84% who had no goals at all. And the 3 percent who had clear, written goals with a plan to achieve them were achieving ten times as much as the entire 97% combined.

Goal setting will increase your chances of arriving successfully at your destination. Remember, always set SMART goals. Goals should be: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound!

1. Why does the author mention Alice in Wonderland?

A．To introduce the topic.	B．To recommend it to readers.
C．To show its popularity.	D．To criticize those with no goals.

2. What does the underlined word “them” refer to?

A．Action steps.	B．People.
C．Goals.	D．Effects.

3. What did the second interview find out?

A．Action helped with the realization of goals.

B．People with goals were certain to succeed.

C．The income gap among students was bigger.

D．People with goals earned the most.

4. Which of the following can best serve as the title?

A．Why we set goals	B．How to set goals.
C．How to be successful.	D．What SMART goals are.

3 . College Student Guide to Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving break, for many college students, is a big gift in the middle of fall semester. Lots of students go home for Thanksgiving, but some stay on campus.     1     Whatever your situation, though, there are things you can do to make sure you squeeze every last drop out of the long weekend.

Thanksgiving is nearly always about friends and family. However, every college student has a unique situation. Not all the students choose to return home for Thanksgiving.    2     If you find being back home stressful, try planning to see friends or a trip to your favorite coffee shop.

For many students, it’s the first chance they have to visit friends from high school. If you had a large circle of friends» getting to see everyone you wanted to see might be hard.    3     So it is wise to try to plan group activities where you can spend time with as many of your old friends as possible.

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year, so knowing what to expect can prevent a fun trip home from turning into a travel nightmare.    4     The other half is planning your route home. If you plan to fly back home, book tickets at least six weeks in advance.

For most students, Thanksgiving falls either right before or right after midterms. So while you’re relaxing over the break, it doesn’t mean you can let your academics slide.    5     Even if your professors didn’t assign you anything over the break f you probably have a larger project to work on. Remember the end of the semester is really only a few weeks away.

A．Some families are less supportive than others.

B．After all, the Thanksgiving break is only a few days.

C．Knowing what to pack when heading home is half the battle.

D．Others head to a friend’s house to celebrate the holiday.

E．Learn what to do and make the best of the long weekend.

F．It is your first chance to learn how to manage homework over a college break.

G．When returning home for Thanksgiving, you might have changed in many ways.

4 . Other people may have their own agenda (议程) for our life; we can value their input but we don’t have to take it to heart.

As children, our parents had dreams for us. They warned us to do well in school, and to do whatever was necessary to reach our highest potential. Later in life, friends may try to set us up with their idea of the perfect partner or the perfect job. People close to us may have ideas about how we should live our lives, ideas that usually come from love and the desire for us to be happy. Other times, they come from a place of need within them-whether it is the parent who wants us to live out his or her dreams or the friend who wants us to play an already-defined role. Whatever the case, we can appreciate and consider those people’s input, but finally we must follow our own guidance.

There may come a time when all the suggestions can become overbearing (霸道的). We may feel that the people we love don’t approve of our judgment, which can hurt our feelings. It can disturb the choices we make for our lives by making us doubt ourselves before we’ve had a chance to decide what we want.

We can tell our loved ones how much we appreciate their thoughts and ideas, but that we need to live our own lives and make our own decisions. We can explain that they need to let us learn from our own experiences. When they see that we are happy with our lives and the path we are taking to reach our goals, they can make sure that all we need them to do is to share in our joy.

1. People close to us often tell us ideas to show their       .

A．authority	B．concern
C．potential	D．happiness

2. What should we do when we disagree with our friends’ advice?

A．Prove that our choices are right.

B．Make them follow our decisions.

C．Tell them our choice directly without compromise.

D．Let them know we should make our own decisions.

3. What may be the best title for the text?

A．Offering suggestions	B．Appreciating suggestions
C．Accepting suggestions	D．Exchanging suggestions

5 . Booking a trip on an online travel site is convenient, but comes with its own set of problems.

◆They know who's going to spend more.

Last year, US travel research company Orbitz tracked people's online activities to test out whether Mac users spend more on travel than PC users. It turns out that on average, Mac users lay out US $20-30 more per night on hotels. As a result, online travel sites show these users more expensive travel options first. To avoid paying more, sort results by price.

◆Their software doesn't always link to the hotel's system.

A guaranteed reservation is almost impossible to come by anywhere — but the risk of your flight or hotel being overbooked increases with third-party providers. The middleman's software isn't immune(防护作用的) to system errors, so always call the hotel or airline to make sure your booking was processed.

◆Don't be fooled by packages: Often, they're low-end items grouped together.

Ever notice how travel sites recommend a hotel, a rental car, and tour package all in one click? These deals usually feature travel that no one wants, like flights with multiple layovers(中途停留). Check the fine print.

◆Once your trip is purchased, you're on your own.

An online travel agency can't provide assistance the same way an agent can if a flight is cancelled or a room is substandard. Basically, when you arrive at the airport or hotel, you're just another customer who booked at the lowest rate.

1. What does the writer mainly intend to tell readers?

A．Steps of reserving a hotel on line

B．Tips of how to reserve flights on line

C．Problems about reserving a trip on line

D．Traps in reserving hotels and flights on line

2. Why do people probably spend more on their online reservation for trips?

A．They are shown less expensive travel options first

B．Some of the travel expenses are earned by Mac users

C．They book at prices recommended first by travel sites.

D．Their flights or hotels are overbooked by tourist agencies

3. What can we lean from the passage?

A．Booking online is better than booking in other ways

B．The third parties will provide good travel services on line

C．Few people book trips on line because of possible troubles

D．Travelers’ interests may not be guaranteed with booking on line.

6 .     1    

People often dream of a perfect holiday with white sands, blue beaches and so on. But traveling or sometimes even planning a trip can be a stress. Here are some tips to make your holiday a memorable one.

● Plan ahead. The first thing you need to do is to be sure of what you need from this trip. Do you want to experience the local culture or just have fun on those sandy beaches?    2    

● Read up before you go.     3     Buy a good guidebook and read up on the culture, history, local attractions of the place. You can read the local publications online or surf the Net for more information. The more you know, the better you can enjoy the place and its traditions.

● Pack light and right. Pack only the important things.    4     A heavy luggage may sometimes influence your holiday spirit. Carry clothes that are comfortable and right for the season. As much as possible try to put everything you need in a single carry-on bag.

●     5    Unreasonable(不合理的)expectations can lead to unwanted stress, so enjoy the holiday by managing what you can with the time you have. Enjoy each moment, whether good or bad.

A．Always book your stay.

B．Have realistic expectations.

C．How to plan for a perfect holiday

D．Avoid carrying unnecessary things around.

E．Plan your trip according to your needs and likes.

F．Prepare yourself before visiting an unknown holiday place.

G．All you need is to get away from busy people and the world.

7 . Get a job.    1    .Even if parents give you money,earning your own pay puts you on a path to success by giving you the opportunity to learn time management,job responsibility,leadership skills,teamwork,and life skills.Also, earning your own pay puts money in your pockets,and what you do with your earnings should be put to you.

    2    Pocket money,gifts,and pay will be your sources of income as a teenager.Learning to manage money starts with tracking how you spend that income.Create a money diary where you write down all your spending for a given time period,either weekly or monthly.    3    

Save money.Once you earn money,it is very tempting to use it.As a teenager,it is easy to neglect saving money. In order to be more successful,learn that money can be saved for more important spending opportunities.    4    Banks give opportunities to teenagers.Get advice and research before opening any accounts.Once you have one,figure out a monthly budget（预算）that helps you put aside money.

Control impulse（冲动）buying.    5    Small purchases can take a toll on your savings,and more often than not, those purchases could have been avoided.Controlling these impulses at a young age helps ensure better money management in life.

A．Track your expenses.

B．Buying is always easier than saving.

C．To help yourself save,open up an account.

D．Create a business at school.

E．Then,evaluate what you spend money on by deciding what is needed and what is entertainment.

F．Having your own job builds positive characters and can help you mature.

G．You don't want to be given a $5 bill,and not have the change.

8 . We are all time travelers on a journey into the future. However, we are not tourists with guides who can tell us just what lies ahead. Instead, we are explorers in an unknown area.

In our personal lives, we often feel the unknown in our future when we start college, take a new job, or open a business. We never can be sure what will happen to us. But the great explorers of the past would tell us that we have a better chance of succeeding if we prepare ourselves as well as possible.

Though those explorers are not here to advise us personally, we have descriptions of their expeditions(探险), and from these we can draw the lessons they would have offered for our journey into the unknown future. Reading records of great expeditions, we notice that the explorers prepared very carefully for their journeys. Their success depended on having the right equipment, the right supplies, the right teammates, and the right training.

So the first lesson of the great explorers is: Prepare for what you will face in the future. That may seem obvious, yet many people today see no point in preparing or even thinking about the future. “Let’s not worry about the future until we get there,” they say. The great explorers would have no use for such a person. Only a fool would imagine that problems will sit patiently waiting until we find a way to clear them up. However, problems may rush upon us at the worst possible moment, and our very survival can depend on how well we have prepared for them

Good preparation can work for us today as we plan how to deal with what we have to face. The well –prepared student does well on exams; the well-prepared job hunter gets hired. Most of us may think we have learned this lesson long ago, but we often seem to forget.

1. Why were the great explorers able to succeed?

A．They had much knowledge.

B．They were extremely brave.

C．They made careful preparations.

D．They read stories about expeditions.

2. They under lined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refers to those who ___________       .

A．respect great explorers

B．like making expeditions

C．always worry about the future

D．refuse to prepare for the future

3. The author describes the fool to show that we should ___________   .

A．avoid doing tasks with fools

B．be calm at the worst moments

C．get ready for possible problems

D．find ways to deal with problems

4. Many people today are likely to forget that _________ .

A．it is important to learn how to predict the future

B．good preparation may lead to a good future

C．hard-working students do well on exams

D．a business needs well-prepared workers

5. The author expresses his opinion in the text __________ .

A．by using the examples of explorers

B．by following the order of time

C．by presenting research findings

D．by introducing a practical method

9 . It’s always important to use the right tools for any job. Success in school is no different. If you need to vary your time management tool box, consider these less traditional tools.     1    .

Daily Task List

A daily task list is nothing more than a notepad that you use to list your daily goals.     2    . Cross them off as you finish them. At the end of each day, simply carry over any job that you didn’t finish to the next day’s list. It works wonders!

Big Well Calendar

Simply place the big wall calendar in a prominent place near your regular study space. Then come up with a color code for your classes(like green for math and yellow for history). When you have a big due date or a test date, place the appropriate colored sticker on that date.     3    , so it works as a constant reminder. This trick is simple, cheap, and so effective!

Sticky Note Flags

    4    , whether you’re putting together a big research project or you’re simply reading a book. Whenever you need to remember to take a certain object or assignment to school, place a sticky flag on the door knob, bathroom mirror, or the cereal box the night before. It works like an alarm!

Bedside Notepad

You can keep a notepad beside your bed to write down any items or tasks you have to remember for the next day. As you settle in for the night, take a few moments to think about the things you need to do tomorrow. Then write them down and tear off the sheet in the morning.     5    !

A．Remember to pack it in your schoolbag.

B．Keep your homework and your life in order

C．Two heads are better than one when it comes to projecting due dates

D．You could also use the calendar feature to alert you when projects are due

E．These little paper banners are lifesavers when it comes to getting organized

F．Carry a small pad around and write down every task you need to complete

G．The sticker will be something you can see every time you enter the room.

10 . With a growing number of people in San Francisco choosing not to own a car, German carmaking company BMW has decided to branch out into car-sharing services with 70 cars spread around the city, first in 14 locations, with a further 100 being added gradually.

“This is not an A-to-A service — it is A-to-B,” says Richard Steinberg, chief executive of the DriveNow scheme (方案), pointing out that members can pick up a car downtown for the half-hour drive to the airport for only $12, compared with about $40-50 for a taxi.

Whether that is possible in real life depends on traffic, of course. A midmorning drive from Union Square down Highway 101 to the airport takes just 22 minutes; however, driving back during the rush hour takes twice as long.

Most of the cars that are stuck in San Francisco's traffic jams (交通阻塞) are giving off all sorts of harmful gas. But not DriveNow's BMW ActiveE cars.

“All the cars in San Francisco are electric,” Mr Steinberg says.

In San Francisco, handing back the car to DriveNow is easy — just pick one of its drop-off points, park and walk away. There are no forms to fill in, no time-consuming (耗时的) rules.

Several other carmakers and other players within the motor industry are experimenting with similar schemes, for example Daimler's Car2go scheme, which is operated in many cities around the world.

“We picture a future where car-sharing members outnumber car owners in big cities around the world,” says Car2go spokesman Andreas Leo.

Franck Leveque, from company Frost & Sullivan, agrees.

“Car sharing is growing at a pace we have not seen before,” he says. “By 2020 we believe there will be 15 million members of car-sharing schemes in Europe alone, with 140,000 vehicles in operation.”

1. What does the underlined part “branch out into” probably mean?

A．Start offering.	B．Stop improving.
C．Make use of.	D．Take control of.

2. The DriveNow scheme _____.

A．works better in rush-hour traffic

B．makes city driving less dangerous

C．encourages people to buy a cheap car

D．allows drivers to pay money to use a car

3. What's special about BMW ActiveE cars?

A．They drive much faster than other cars.

B．They never get stuck in heavy traffic.

C．They don't harm the environment.

D．They need less gas to run.

4. What does Franck think of the future of car sharing?

A．Worrying.	B．Hopeful.
C．Uncertain.	D．Disappointing.