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“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” ---Lao Tzu
If you are in a city where everyone rushes, realize that you don’t have to be like everyone else. You can be different. You can walk instead of driving in rush hour traffic. You can be on your iPhone or Blackberry less, and disconnected sometimes. Your environment doesn’t control your life---you do. I’m not going to tell you how to give you a step-by-step guide to moving slower. 1.
1. Do less.
Cut back on your projects, on your task list, on how much you try to do each day. Focus not on quantity but on quality. 2. Save smaller, routine tasks for later in the day, but give yourself time to focus.
2. Have fewer meetings.
3. And they eat into your day, forcing you to squeeze the things you really need to do into small windows, and making you rush.
3. 4.
When you do the important things with focus, without rush, there will be things that get pushed back, and that don’t get done. And you need to ask yourself: how necessary are these things? What would happen if I stopped doing them?
4. Practice mindfulness.
Simply learn to live in the present, rather than things so much about future or the past. When you eat, fully appreciate your food. When you are with someone, be with them fully. When you are walking, appreciate your surroundings, no matter where you are.
Try these things out. Life is better when unrushed.
5.
A. Start to put off or cancel the unnecessary.
B. Meetings are usually a “big waste of time”.
C. The world likely won’t end if you don’t pass one of the examinations.
D. But here are some things to consider and perhaps adopt（采纳）, if they work for your life.
E. Remember the quote: if nature can get everything done without rushing, so can you.
F. Pick 2—3 important things---or even just one important thing---and work on those first.
G. Give yourself more time to get ready and get there.
In the past, going to a piano teacher was the most popular way to learn how to play the piano. You could get one-to-one teaching and have the opportunity to learn as much as the teacher knew. If you didn’t have private lessons, you could still learn the piano, but you would have to teach yourself. This was easy for some, but very difficult for most. However, with technology developing today, there is at last another way that you can take piano lessons. You can take an online course.
An online course is much cheaper than a private lesson. If a private lesson costs 30-40 dollars per week, just think about how quickly that adds up. You can take a whole online course in piano for just a fraction(小部分) of the money that you would spend on weeks of private lessons. Also, private lessons are usually only one hour per week. So you would have to wait for your next lesson to continue your learning. However, online piano courses are quite different.
With an online piano course, you can work at your own pace. You can also take as many lessons per week as you want, or go back and listen to your last lesson if you have forgotten anything. Most adults who want to learn how to play the piano enjoy being able to go back and listen to the lessons again.
Of course if you need someone to sit beside you and offer you immediate feedback(反馈) as you are playing, you might not get that from an online piano course. However, the lessons online can be viewed（观看） at any time, or as often as you’d like, which means that you can get your own type of feedback from an online piano course.
1.This passage mainly tells us ______.
A. the disadvantages of the traditional ways of learning to play the piano
B. the differences between traditional piano courses and online courses
C. why people prefer online piano courses to traditional piano courses
D. the advantages of learning to play the piano through an online course
2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 want to tell us?
A. That private piano lessons shouldn’t be that expensive.
B. That taking private piano lessons really costs a lot.
C. That not everyone can afford to take piano lessons.
D. That the price for private piano lessons has increased greatly.
3.How did the writer make his points clear?
A. By giving detailed data.
B. By giving many examples
C. By writing about his own experiences
D. By comparing with the old ways.
From Japantown to Union Square in San Francisco, here are four fantastic hotels with atmosphere to spare.
Sir Francis Drake Hotel Location: Union Square, the city’s tourist-friendly shopping district(区) First impression: Despite some changes, the hotel has kept much of its attraction, and doormen still wear beefeater uniforms（英王卫士制服）. Rooms: Many of the 417 rooms are small, but they have features like curved(弧形的) walls. There includes a pet-friendly floor and yoga kits you can borrow. Plus: The Sunday meal features an exciting show. Info: 450 Powell St, 800/795-7129, sirfrancisdrake.com, from $139 |
Orchard Garden Hotel Location: Steps from Chinatown and North Beach, a historically Italian area. First impression: Everything is earth-friendly, from the energy-saving bulbs（电灯泡） in the hall ways to the soy ink used to print your bill. Rooms: The 86 rooms are done in greens and yellows. Even the toilet paper is recycled paper. Plus: High-tech amenities(设施) include Wi-Fi, and key cards that turn on the electricity when you enter a room. Info: 466 Bush St, 888/717-28881, theorchardgarden-hotel.com, from$189 |
Hotel Beresford Location: Near the theater(剧院) district, but bordering the Tenderloin area. First impression: The Beresford is one of the city’s oldest buildings--it was built in 1911--with original woodwork and period furniture, such as a writing desk. Rooms: Several of the 114 rooms were just repainted, adding old style door frames（框架）. Hallways are lined with photos of popular city sights. Plus: The White Horse Bar& Restaurant, known for its steaks, is a favorite with theatergoers. Info: 635 Sutter St, 800/533-6533, baresford.com, from $89 |
Galleria Park Hotel Location: Where the Financial District meets Union Square. First impression: Renovated(翻修) in March, the hotel’s large lobby（门厅） is a mix of styles with an art fireplace, 1930s’ portraits（画像） in pearly frames, and Victorian crystal skylights（水晶天窗）. Rooms: The 177 rooms feel great, with silk curtains, leather headboards（皮革床头靠背）, and clocks with MP3 players. Minus: The hotel’s restaurant is under construction. Walk one block north to Belden Place instead. Info: 191 Sutter St, 800/792-9639, galleriapark.com, form $149 |
1.George, an environmentalist, is now at San Francisco to attend a meeting, he would prefer to live in _______
A. Galleria Park Hotel B.Hotel Beresford
C. Sir Francis Drake Hotel D.Orchard Garden Hotel
2.About Sir Francis Drake Hotel, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. The hotel lies in the district where tourist goods are sold.
B. The restaurant of the hotel is being built at present.
C. On Sunday tourists can have a chance to watch a show .
D. The hotel has kept its own attractive style for many years.
3. Suppose you are a play lover and will travel to San Francisco in a few days, which number will you call to book a hotel?
A. 800/795-7129B. 800/533-6533 C. 888/717-2881 D. 800/792-9639
4.What’s the purpose of the passage?
A. To teach us how to choose the best hotel in San Francisco
B. To compare the differences of four hotels in San Francisco
C. To introduce four hot hotels in San Francisco
D. To tell us the advantages of four hotels in San Francisco
While many people agree that The Sound of Music（音乐之声）is one of the best films of all time, some are at a loss（困惑） to explain why. Well, I’ll tell you why it’s one of the best movies ever. The Sound of Music simply has everything one could want in a movie.
First of all, it has a real romance--one where you can watch the characters slowly fall in love.
Secondly, it has humor, clever and sarcastic（讽刺性的） humor. When Schraeder said, “ Bye, Maria, I’m sure you’ll make a fine nun（修女）.” You just want to slap（掴） her across the face after hearing that.
Thirdly, it’s got adventure. The Nazis are the worst “bad guys” in any movie, so it’s great to see Maria, the Captain and the kids outwit（智取） them.
Fourthly, it’s got great music. The songs of the film are popular all over the world.
Fifthly, it’s got great scenery. The plot（情节） and dialogue are also amazing. I find new things to admire each time I watch.
Finally, is there a greater scene in any movie than the nuns showing the stolen Nazi car parts? In short, the film doesn’t just succeed because it cheers people up with a beautiful love story or songs. It also succeeds because it’s a wonderfully-constructed, wonderfully-written, and wonderfully-acted movie.
1.What’s the purpose of the passage?
A. To tell people what makes a good movie.
B. To tell people how to enjoy the humor in The Sound of Music.
C. To explain why The Sound of Music is one of the best movies.
D. To advise people to watch The Sound of Music
2.We can learn from the passage that _______.
A. in the author’s opinion, The Sound of Music succeeds mainly because of its songs
B. the author can find something new to enjoy every time he watches the movie
C. Maria just wants to slap Schraeder after hearing what she says to her.
D. The Sound of Music is a movie about how Maria outwits the Nazis with the nuns
3.About the The Sound of Music, the author mentioned all of the following things EXCEPT___
A. plot B. music C. acting D. clothing
4.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “character” ?
A. 特征 B. 性格 C. 人物 D. 汉字
October 15th is the Global Handwashing Day. Activities are planned in more than 20 countries to get millions of people in the developing world to wash their hands with soap. For example, donors（捐赠者） will give 150,000 bars of soap to schools in Ethiopia.
Experts say people around the world wash their hands every day, but very few use soap at so-called important moments. These include after using the toilet, after cleaning a baby and before touching food.
Global Handwashing Day is the idea of the Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing with Soap. Partners include the United Nations Children’s Fund, American government agencies, the World Bank and soap makers Unlever and Procter and Gamble. The organizers say all soaps are equally effective at removing disease-causing germ(细菌). They say the correct way to wash is to wet your hands with a small amount of water and cover them with soap. Rub（揉搓） it into all areas, including under the fingernails（指甲）. Rub for at least twenty seconds. Then rinse well under running water. Finally, dry your hands with a clean cloth or wave them in the air.
The Partnership for Handwashing says soap is important because it increases the time that people spend in washing hands. Soap also helps to break up the dirt that holds most of the germs. And it usually leaves a pleasant smell. The Partnership for Handwashing also says washing with soap before eating or after using the toilet could save more lives than any vaccine(疫苗)or medicine. Hand washing could also prevent the spread of other diseases. When people get germs on their hands, they can infect（感染）themselves by touching their eyes, noses or mouths. Then they can infect others.
1.What’s the best title for this passage?
A. Say no to washing hands in the wrong way.
B. Find out why washing hands carefully is so important.
C. Hand washing: so important----it gets a day of its own.
D. Want to live a longer life?-wash your hands.
2.The word “rinse” in Paragraph 3 probably means ______.
A. to dry your hands B. to wash away the soap
C. to rub your hands carefully D. to clean your fingers
3.The last paragraph mainly tells us ______.
A. how to wash your hands correctly
B. why washing hand with soap is so important
C. the dangers of washing hands without soap
D. when we should especially wash our hands with soap
4.In which part of newspaper would you most probably read this passage?
A. Medical care B. Public service C. Health report D. Advertisement
It was my birthday last Thursday. I decided to celebrate it by inviting a few friends out to supper. I chose a restaurant in a part of town. It is one of my favorite restaurants because the food is good and the waiters are friendly. It is ever crowded, because not many people know about it, so it is not usually to book a table. In any case, Thursday is not a busy evening .
When we entered the restaurant, we were surprised to find it completely . I looked around but not table was free. One of the waiters me. He came across and explained the situation. “A party of tourists came in about half an hour ago.” he said. “It was like an invasion(侵略). Suddenly the place was full! We can hardly . ”
The waiter then pointed to a table in the corner. “The people there are about to , ” he said, “Just hold on and you’ll a place there.” He was right. Fifteen minutes later, the people the corner table paid their , got up and left. I led my friends across and we all sat down.
our table was almost out of sight. We tried to call the attention of the waiter sent us there, but he, like all the other waiters, the party of tourists. They ordered lots of food. At last, an hour later, the tourists were finishing their meal and looking very with life. The waiter, now very tired, appeared at our table. I advised my friends about the best dishes and finally the waiter went off with our
A few moments later he returned to our table. We could tell from his face that he had for us. a little sorry, he told us that there was left. “All we can offer you” he said, “is an omelet(煎蛋卷) !”
1.A. quiet B. calm C. busy D. silent
2.A. hard B. often C. hardly D. always
3.A. necessary B. possible C. important D. certain
4.A. as before B. as a matter of fact C. as usual D. as is known to all
5.A. empty B. full C. free D. quiet
6.A. all B. every C. a single D. a double
7.A. realized B. recognized C. comforted D. settled
8.A. watch B. care C. try D. manage
9.A. start B. leave C. end D. pay
10.A. find B. find out C. wait D. see
11.A. by B. beside C. at D. near
12.A. money B. bill C. food D. drinks
13.A. Luckily B. Fortunately C. Generally D. Unluckily
14.A. whom B. which C. he D. who
15.A. were kept busy B. was busy with C. kept busy with D. were busy with
16.A. exciting B. tired C. pleased D. disappointed
17.A. dishes B. food C. order D. menu
18.A. good presents B. good news C. bad news D. bad presents
19.A. Looking B. Seeing C. Looked D. Found
20.A. no meat or fish B. no meat and fish C. meat and fish D. not meat or fish
