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   My stay in America was a unique opportunity for me to expose myself to the American culture and see the diversity of people’s lives there.

Blacks, whites, Latinos, and Asians all are in one country, all are equal, and all know it is their home, where they have found or are still seeking for their American Dream. It was amazing to be part of the culture though for one year. It was interesting to learn that the North of America is different from the South and that the West varies from the East, such as the difference in people, in their perception of life and in their attitude toward each other, the respect for the family and their roots, and of course the history of their lands. Being in about nine states in the US, from the East to the West, I could see and learn the difference first-hand.

Before going to the US, I didn’t know much about the difference between the northern states and the southern ones. I didn’t know that the majority of the population living in California are Latinos, and that every second person that one sees speaks Spanish. I didn’t know that understanding the native speaker in New York is going to be harder than understanding someone from Atlanta, Georgia, either.

When people ask me about the US, I say, “You wouldn’t know. My America is different from that in the Hollywood movies. The America I was in is quiet, small, peaceful, supportive, and unique. ”

I have made a lot of friends in America, not only from the country itself, but also from many other countries. I never had a chance to be bored and never lacked an opportunity to learn about people’s cultures.

America unites a variety of people on its land. It is like music bringing people together on the dance floor.

【小题1】How long did the writer stay in America?
A.Two months.B.Half a year.
C.Nine months.D.One year.
【小题2】In the second paragraph, what does the writer mainly want to prove to us?
A.The equality in America.
B.The cultural diversity of America.
C.The big size of America
D.The influence of America.
【小题3】How can people learn about America best?
A.By watching Hollywood movies.
B.By reading books which introduce America.
C.By making friends with people from America.
D.By visiting America in person.
【小题4】The writer’s stay in America can be anything but ______________.
A.interestingB.unforgettable
C.boringD.educational
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同类题1

   Congratulations! You have finally graduated from your university. Are you wondering where and how to find a new job related to your studies? Here are some tips for you.

First of all, make sure to have a correct and well-organized resume(简历)and cover letter. State clearly why you are the best applicant for a given job offer. In other words, “be clear”. Before writing them down, read the job description to know exactly what kind of job it is. Go online or on TV and try to discover what kind of person the employer is searching for. And you can also prepare some questions that can be discussed during a probable interview.

Second, you have to find ways to make your resume outstanding from other employees’. Employers receive and have to read about hundreds of resumes every day. They do not have enough time to read all of them carefully. A copy from the Internet can be a real danger. Online models are quite the same, so using them is giving employers chances not to read yours. Therefore, you’d better target your resume at the special job that you are applying for. Make sure that there are no mistakes in it. You can also call the employer and tell him or her that you are really interested in the job.

Keep this last tip in your mind. You may have tried everything but the future still remains unopened. When facing failure, everybody can feel disappointed, especially the students who are searching for their first job. If you give up too early and lose confidence, you will miss the chance. Even if many people are lacking in motivation, don’t let it be you. Perseverance(毅力)is important in life.

【小题1】What should you do before you write your resume and cover letter?
A.Ask the employer to correct your cover letter.
B.Carefully read and know about the job description.
C.Let the employer find you on the Internet or on TV.
D.Show your desire to work in the company on the Internet.
【小题2】To make your resume outstanding, you should ___________.
A.target it at a special job
B.use the online models
C.copy from the newspaper
D.read hundreds of resumes
【小题3】The last paragraph suggests you should ___________.
A.try everything in the future
B.be confident and don’t give up
C.get up early and don’t lose the chance
D.show your excitement and enthusiasm
【小题4】What can be the best title of the passage?
A.How to find a new job
B.How to find jobs online
C.How to write a perfect resume
D.How to be confident while looking for jobs

同类题2

The ninth week of SEAL(Sea, Air, Land) training is referred to as Hell Week. It is six days of no sleep, physical and mental suffering and one special day at the Mud Flats (泥沼)where you will sink into the mud.
It is on Wednesday of Hell Week that we came down to the mud flats and spend the next 15 hours trying to survive the freezing-cold mud, the cold wind and the strong pressure from the instructors to give up.
As the sun began to set that Wednesday evening, my training class, having broken some of the rules, was ordered into the mud. We sank into the mud until only our heads could be seen. The instructors told us we could leave the mud if only five men would give up—just five men and we could get out of the cold.
Looking around the mud flat, it was clear that some of us were about to give up. It was still over eight hours till the sun came up--eight more hours of coldness. Our cries were so loud that it was hard to hear anything. And then, one voice began to fly through the night--one voice raised in song.
The song sounded terrible, but it was sung with great power. One voice became two, and two became three, and before long everyone in the class was singing.
We knew that if one man could rise above the suffering then others could as well. The instructors warned us of more time in the mud if we kept up the singing—but the singing went on and on. And somehow, the mud seemed a little warmer, the wind a little weaker and the morning not so far away.
If I have learned anything in my time traveling the world, it is the power of hope. The power can change the world by giving people hope.
So, if you want to change the world, start singing when you're up to your neck in mud.
【小题1】What did the writer experience during Hell Week?
A.He suffered sleeplessness for one day.
B.He was physically and mentally crazy.
C.He went through some hard tests.
D.He sank into the mud for the week.
【小题2】Why did the class have the experience at the Mud Flat?
A.Because it was one of the training courses.
B.Because the weather was terribly bad.
C.Because the instructors were strict with them.
D.Because they wanted to break the rules.
【小题3】What did the class do when they were in the mud?
A.Five of them gave up.
B.They cried all the time.
C.Someone sang from the beginning.
D.Everybody joined in the singing.
【小题4】What is probably the author’s job?
A.A terrorist.
B.A soldier.
C.An instructor.
D.A trainer.
【小题5】What does the writer want to tell us?
A.Singing helps change the world.
B.Singing solves problems in life.
C.People should help each other.
D.Hope helps pull through difficulties.

同类题3

   All of my friends had jobs but I didn’t. That’s because they had a “hook up”. At times, I wished I had a hook up! If I did, I wouldn’t have to go through all those nervous interviews, or waste my ink on those applications that probably got thrown.

One day I asked my grandmother, “Why does no one want to hire me?” She said it was because I didn’t have any experience. How was I supposed to have experience when I’d never had a job before? Even McDonald’s wouldn’t hire me. I applied there so many times. It was a shame.

The Gap was one of the hardest places to apply. Once you filled out an application, the managers would interview you right on the spot. It made me so nervous that I couldn’t talk right. The first question they asked was, “Why do you want to work for the Gap?” Your mind was telling you to say, “For the money.” But you didn’t want to say that because you didn’t want to make yourself sound greedy, even if it’s the truth. So I said, “Because I’m familiar with what the company does, which is selling clothes.”

However, not for long there was another question that always seemed to get me every time, “What can you bring to this company?” I didn’t know, maybe more customers? By the time I got ready to pick it up, I heard them say, “If we don’t contact you in 24 hours, you don’t get the job.”

But if I was asked that question now, I would say, “I’m a hard worker and a very reliable person, and with these kinds of abilities I cannot only do a good job, but I can influence other employees to do so too.”

Despite all the bad luck I seemed to have, I didn’t give up. Eventually, I finally found a summer job.

【小题1】The underlined phrase “hook up” in Paragraph 1 probably refers to “________”.
A.comparisonB.experience
C.applicationD.connection
【小题2】According to the passage, the main reason why I was not hired by McDonald was that ________.
A.I was too young to work thereB.I had no working experience
C.I applied there so many timesD.my grandmother stopped me
【小题3】What can be learned about the Gap’s interview?
A.The managers paid attention to the interview.
B.I was not nervous at all during the interview.
C.The managers were satisfied with my answers.
D.I influenced other employees to do a good job.
【小题4】What is most likely to be talked about in the paragraph following the passage?
A.My tips on job interviews.B.My good luck in job-hunting.
C.The story about my summer job.D.The process of more job interviews.

同类题4

   I still remember the day when I lost my job. I said to my parents,"I would like to go _________,have an experience in an English-speaking country and look for a(n)_________there. "My parents answered,"What are you saying?You are 30!You are too old...and you don't have a good level of English. It will be _________ for you."

Yes,it would be hard _________ not impossible. I didn't care about my age,my basic English and people's _________;for the first time I was really _________ about my choice. I knew that I could do it. The work situation in Italy _________me several times. Despite my _________ in Medical Biology,I couldn't find a good job in my industry. And what's more,I really wanted to learn English. So I decided to _________.

That's how the biggest __________ of my life started.

I was afraid but at the same time so __________. I planned everything:4 months of English courses and then 4 months of work experience in the medical area.

The time that I __________ in Alpha College was amazing. I met people from all over the world getting the opportunity to know new __________.Teachers were skilled,helpful and they coached me step by step. I couldn't believe how __________ my English was getting better. When I did the job interview,I was definitely __________ about my English. I got the job easily. My work _________ inspecting and testing all packaging materials. Moreover,every week,there were courses and training for new __________ like me.

My work experience was finishing when,one day,my boss __________ a contract(合同)to me. I was completely astonished… my dream was coming true!__________ I accepted it and I'm still working here.

This is the end of a beautiful story...MY STORY!But,please,don't think that it can't be also your __________. There is no age to learn English or to start a new life...just believe in yourself!If you want you can!

【小题1】
A.homeB.abroadC.outD.back
【小题2】
A.friendB.relativeC.jobD.adventure
【小题3】
A.easyB.hardC.possibleD.impossible
【小题4】
A.whileB.soC.butD.and
【小题5】
A.heartsB.routinesC.thoughtsD.beliefs
【小题6】
A.sureB.crazyC.anxiousD.doubtful
【小题7】
A.instructedB.dismissedC.delightedD.disappointed
【小题8】
A.researchB.effortC.degreeD.knowledge
【小题9】
A.stayB.leaveC.wanderD.graduate
【小题10】
A.examinationB.argumentC.troubleD.challenge
【小题11】
A.excitedB.annoyedC.nervousD.concerned
【小题12】
A.volunteeredB.spentC.enjoyedD.wasted
【小题13】
A.historiesB.culturesC.studentsD.directions
【小题14】
A.littleB.muchC.slowD.fast
【小题15】
A.confidentB.worriedC.carefulD.curious
【小题16】
A.put offB.consisted ofC.participated inD.kept on
【小题17】
A.employeesB.usersC.learnersD.foreigners
【小题18】
A.brokeB.lostC.copiedD.offered
【小题19】
A.FrequentlyB.PossiblyC.ObviouslyD.Gradually
【小题20】
A.lifeB.experienceC.storyD.contract