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   With an improved economy,many travelers have been buying first or business class seats,leaving fewer for upgrades(升级).Here are some strategies for getting a free upgrade.

1. Fly a lot.

This is the most common way to earn a free upgrade. Most airlines reserve some spaces for travelers who fly at least 5,000 miles per year. Five years ago,this meant half or more of domestic(国内的)first class travelers sat up front for free. But now,airlines are selling more high-price seats,so on popular routes it is not unusual for more than 20 travelers to compete for one or two upgrades. But on routes with fewer business class travelers,free upgrades remain more plentiful.

2. Use miles.

If you're not a frequent traveler but still have some miles to fly,you may be able to use them for an upgrade. Be careful,though,as many airlines now ask not just for miles but also a cash co-pay. One example: on flights to Europe,American Airlines charges 5,000 miles,plus $110,for a one-way upgrade from discounted economy class to business class. For most domestic upgrades,American Airlines wants 15,000 miles plus $ 75.

3. Get lucky.

Sometimes airlines overbook coach(经济舱),and a few travelers get no seats. Agents try to ensure the airline's most loyal travelers get the nod(被选中). Agents usually have some flexibility to make sure the plane is full and takes off on time. So it's the easiest way for them to do it-they might upgrade someone else out of order.

4. Save a life.

Flight attendants don't usually upgrade passengers, even when empty seats remain. Doctors and nurses who answer an emergency call are sometimes an exception. If they comfort a passenger, flight attendants might allow them to sit in business or first class for the rest of the flight.

【小题1】What might be the main topic of the passage?
A.The ways to get upgraded on a plane.
B.How to get on the flight safely and on time.
C.The best ways to get free flight tickets.
D.How to save a life on a plane quickly.
【小题2】Who can have the chance to get a free upgrade?
A.The person who always obeys the rules on the flight.
B.The person who doesn't have to look after a patient.
C.The person who is a friend of the flight attendants.
D.The person who flies a lot and has a long flying distance.
【小题3】Why might medical personnel be allowed to sit in business or first class sometimes?
A.Because they would like to talk with flight attendants kindly.
B.Because they want to have a better rest after a long journey.
C.Because they need to treat a passenger who is in emergent condition.
D.Because they are tired of staying with common passengers.
【小题4】Where can we find the passage?
A.A life guide.B.A travel guide.
C.A shopping guide.D.A pilot guide.
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   More than 40 million Americans move each year, but not always by choice. Whether you’re moving because of work or schooling or for better chances, adjusting (适应) to the life in a new place can be difficult. 【小题1】 Here are some tips to help you adjust to your new home.

Treat it as an adventure.

【小题2】 So stay positive, get out there and explore! Taste the local food and visit famous places and museums. Try local activities that aren’t popular in your former city, such as skating if you come from a beach town or surfing if you lived in the mountains. You may discover a talent or interest you never knew you had.

Get involved (参与) with your neighbors.

Introduce yourself to neighbors and everyone else you meet. 【小题3】 This is the best way to get advice about living in your area, and to make new friends. Attend local events that interest you, visit the markets or yard sales, take classes and so on. All of these things will help you meet more people and feel connected.

【小题4】.

It takes time to get to know a new place, so don’t expect to feel comfortable right away. 【小题5】 To help make the process easier you can meet new people, find a support group near you. A fresh move is also a fresh start. It is therefore a great time to start fulfilling a dream you’ve had, whether it is going back to school, starting a new career, or finishing a novel.

A.Find what you love.
B.Give yourself time to adjust.
C.Tell them you’re new in the town.
D.Be patient and go after your dream.
E.Show others the photos of your favorite places in your old town.
F.It is especially true when you don’t love your new city very much.
G.Living in a new place is a great opportunity to experience new things and grow up.

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   If you cut down on the time you spend sitting,you might live longer. New research shows that sitting less than three hours a day might extend your life by two years.

【小题1】 But modern lifestyles and office jobs rarely give us the chance to move around. Sitting is something we do all the time and everywhere. We sit while we're eating,we sit in the car and we sit while we are watching TV. And many of us sit for many hours at work. So on average,Americans report that they sit between four and a half to five hours a day.

Exercise is important. But so is not sitting.

You may exercise often. But it does not mean you can sit for the rest of your waking hours. 【小题2】 Even if you exercise for 30 minutes a day,what goes on in the other 23-and-a-half hours a day is also very important,according to a study on how sitting all day affects the length of life. It shows that cutting television time to less than two hours a day could add one point four years to life.

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Change is already coming to some offices,especially in the design of desks. A "standing desk" lets people stand while they work. Another new design is called the "treadmill(跑步机)desk". A treadmill is an exercise machine that lets you walk in one place. Even some U.S. schools are beginning to experiment with desks that are part bicycles to keep children moving.

Exercising while working.

【小题4】They may have got five "standing desks" for their employees or a "treadmill desk". Some other companies may not buy one for everybody but they'll have a bank of these desks where people can go for an hour a day and answer their emails or talk on the phone. People are really trying to limit the amount of time spent sitting at the desk.

Suggestions for sitting less.

If you work in an office or have a sedentary(久坐不动的)job,scientists suggest a few simple changes. Get up from your desk as often as you can. 【小题5】 Instead of emailing colleagues,walk to their offices and talk directly. If you are sitting down reading this,stand up. Move your legs. Touch your toes,if you can. Do anything but sit.

All these activities may help you live longer.

A.Take walks at lunch time.
B.New desk designs are helping.
C.Such studies are a new area of study.
D.The human body is designed to move.
E.Mind your steps when going downstairs.
F.Avoiding being sedentary is also important.
G.That's one of the methods that many companies are using now.

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【小题2】 Libraries are wonderful places to find a variety of books. What’s more, you can fix your attention on the book in this quiet, comfortable place because you won’t be disturbed. You can also relax yourself in this comfortable place.

Pick out reading materials that most interest you. Finding materials that interest you is the first important step in improving your reading. 【小题3】 If you have trouble understanding what the author’s trying to say, you may not enjoy the book. If you are interested in a book, you will enjoy reading it again and again.

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A.So reading books is necessary for us.
B.Find the materials related to your study.
C.Even you can write down some beautiful sentences.
D.Learning the basic writing skill requires hard work.
E.You should find a book that’s proper for you to read.
F.Get a library card and be prepared to spend a lot of time there browsing (浏览).
G.If you are reading for fun, or just for killing time, then you needn’t be too serious.