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I 【小题1】（normal）wake up before my alarm clock goes 【小题2】. It takes me less than 15 minutes to wash, get 【小题3】（change）, have breakfast, leave home and get on a bus，because I hate being late for work. I am always the first person 【小题4】（get）to the office. Whenever a day's work starts，I always find that the mornings are always very busy and the afternoons are even 【小题5】（busy）！Every minute of the day 【小题6】（fill）with urgent matters. When I get home at about ten，I look at some documents 【小题7】 I bring back from the office. I seldom have time for fun and many other 【小题8】（activity）with my family. My family complains about it. But I try to work hard so that I can make more money for 【小题9】（they）. Besides，I like being busy. Someone even says I am totally 【小题10】workaholic.But I still feel happy，as long as I am occupied with work.

   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．interesting	B．unforgettable
C．boring	D．educational

   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

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How to Apply for a Job Abroad

If your dream is to travel, experience other cultures, or start over again in a whole new country, an overseas job may be the choice for you. You need to do your research and ensure you meet all the 【小题1】 (require) before you apply for a position.

Research the countries you would like to work in. You’ll need to find out practical information you need 【小题2】 (settle) there. You should also know the culture and living 【小题3】 (condition) there. Find out what the cost of living is to make sure you get a job 【小题4】 is enough to live comfortably.

Investigate the different routes to a job abroad. There are many different ways to pursue a job and career abroad which will appeal 【小题5】 different people in different circumstances. Once you have an idea about which country you would like to stay in, you should spend some time 【小题6】 (research) the various ways to find a job abroad.

Search for international job postings on regular job sites. As well as the specialist sites dealing with finding jobs abroad, you shouldn’t neglect the major job listing sites. Many of these will operate 【小题7】 (international) and may advertise for posts abroad alongside domestic 【小题8】 (one).

While there are many other things to know about 【小题9】 to apply for a job abroad, it’s not as difficult as it is as long as you are 【小题10】 (prepare).

   “Daily Star, sir,” called Jason, carrying some news-papers under his arm. The little boy had been running up and down the street, but there were still twenty ____ left. His voice was almost gone and his heart was ____. The shops would soon close, and all the people would go home. He would have to go home too, carrying the papers ____ money. He had hoped to sell more papers tonight to make more money to buy a ____ for his mother and some seeds for his bird. That was why he had bought the papers with all his money. He ____ as he thought of his failure to sell all his papers.

“You don’t know the ____ of selling papers. You must shout, ‘Hot news! Bomb bursting!’” another newsboy Chad told Jason. “____ it’s not in the paper at all,” replied Jason. “Just run away quickly ____ they have time to see, and you’ll ____ out and get your money,” Chad said.

It was a new ____ to Jason. He thought of his bird with no ____ and the cake he wanted to buy for his mother, but was ____ that he would not tell a lie. Though he was ____ a poor newsboy, he had been ____ some good things.

The next afternoon Jason went to the office for his papers ____. Several boys were crowding around Chad, who declared with a ____ smile that he sold six dozen the day before. He added that Jason ____ money because he would not tell a lie. The boys ____ at Jason. “You wouldn’t tell a lie yesterday, my boy?” A gentleman at the office came up and patted Jason’s shoulder ____, “You’re just the boy I am looking for.” A week later Jason started his new ____. He lost the sale of twenty papers because he would not tell a lie, but got a well-paid job because he told the truth.

【小题1】A. shops B. coins C. people    D. papers
【小题2】A. open B. heavy     C. pure D. weak
【小题3】A. instead of B. in return for     C. regardless of D. in exchange for
【小题4】A. cup B. card C. comb D. cake
【小题5】A. gave in   B. broke down C. got away D. showed up
【小题6】A. difficulty B. process   C. goal D. secret
【小题7】A. And B. But C. For D. So
【小题8】A. before B. since C. though    D. unless
【小题9】A. call B. drop C. sell D. reach
【小题10】A. edition  B. idea C. policy     D. task
【小题11】A. bread    B. insects    C. seeds D. water
【小题12】A. concerned B. amazed   C. excited D. determined
【小题13】A. still B. already   C. just D. also
【小题14】A. taught   B. handed    C. awarded D. allowed
【小题15】A. at once  B. by chance C. as usual D. on purpose
【小题16】A. proud    B. gentle     C. warm     D. polite
【小题17】A. borrowed B. lost C. made    D. saved
【小题18】A. laughed B. shouted   C. nodded   D. stared
【小题19】A. bravely B. gratefully C. fondly    D. modestly
【小题20】A. duty B. business C. job D. method