The world is filled with smart, talented, educated and gifted people. We meet them every day. A few days ago, my car was not running well. I pulled it into a garage and the young mechanic (机械师) had it fixed in just a few minutes. He knew what was wrong by simply listening to the engine. I was amazed. The sad truth is: Great talent is not enough.
I am constantly shocked at how little talented people earn. I heard the other day that less than 5 percent of Americans earn more than $100, 000 a year. A business consultant（顾问）who specializes in the medical trade was telling me how many doctors and dentists struggle financially. It was this business consultant who gave me the phrase, “They are one skill away from great wealth.”
There is an old saying that goes, “Job means just over broke (破产)”. And unfortunately, I would say that the saying applies to millions of people. Because school does not think financial intelligence is intelligence, most workers “live within their means”. They work and they pay the bills. Instead I recommend to young people to seek work for what they will learn, more than what they will earn.
When I ask the classes I teach, “How many of you can cook a better hamburger than McDonald's?” almost all the students raise their hands. I then ask, “So if most of you can cook a better hamburger, how come McDonald's makes more money than you?” The answer is obvious: McDonald's is excellent at business systems. The reason so many talented people are poor is that they focus on building a better hamburger and know little or nothing about business systems. The world is filled with talented poor people. They focus on perfecting their skills at building a better hamburger rather than the skills of selling and delivering the hamburger.
1.The author mentions the mechanic in the first paragraph to show that________.
A. he is just one of the talented people
B. he is ready to help others
C. he has a sharp sense of hearing
D. he knows little about car repairing
2. “Live within their means” in the third paragraph can be best replaced by_______ .
A. spend more than they can afford B. do in their own way
C. live in their own circle D. live within what they earn
3.Why do talented people earn so little according to the author?
A. They don't work hard enough.
B. They lack financial intelligence.
C. They don't make full use of their talents.
D. They have no specialized skills.
4.The main purpose of the author is to tell us_________ .
A. how young people can find a satisfactory job
B. what schools should teach students
C. why so many talented people are poor
D. how McDonald's makes much money
Here is an astonishing and significant fact: Mental work alone can’t make us tire. It sounds absurd. But a years ago, scientists tried to find out how long the human brain could labor without reaching a stage of fatigue (疲劳). To the amazement of these scientists, they discovered that blood passing through the brain, when it is active, shows no fatigue at all! If we took a drop of blood from a day laborer, we would find it full of fatigue toxins(毒素)and fatigue products. But if we took blood from the brain of an Albert Einstein, it would show no fatigue toxins at the end of the day.
So far as the brain is concerned, it can work as well and swiftly at the end of eight or even twelve hours of effort as at the beginning. The brain is totally tireless. So what makes us tired?
Some scientists declare that most of our fatigue comes from our mental and emotional attitudes. One of England’s most outstanding scientists, J.A. Hadfield, says, “The greater part of the fatigue from which we suffer is of mental origin. In fact, fatigue of purely physical origin is rare.” Dr. Brill, a famous American scientist, goes even further. He declares, “One hundred percent of the fatigue of sitting workers in good health is due to emotional problems.”
What kinds of emotions make sitting workers tired? Joy? Satisfaction? No! A feeling of being bored, anger, anxiety, tenseness, worry, a feeling of not being appreciated---those are the emotions that tire sitting workers. Hard work by itself seldom causes fatigue. We get tired because our emotions produce nervousness in the body.
1.What surprised the scientists a few years ago?
A. Fatigue toxins could hardly be found in a laborer’s blood.
B. Albert Einstein didn’t feel worn after a day’s work.
C. The brain could work for many hours without fatigue.
D. A mental worker’s blood was filled with fatigue toxins.
2.According to the author, which of the following can make sitting workers tired?
A. Challenging mental work. B. Unpleasant emotions.
C. Endless tasks. D. Physical labor.
3.What’s the author’s attitude towards the scientists’ idea?
A. He agrees with them. B. He doubts them.
C. He argues against them. D. He hesitates to accept them.
4.We can infer from the passage that in order to stay energetic, sitting workers need to ___________.
A. have some good food. B. enjoy their work
C. exercise regularly D. discover fatigue toxins
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Dance Classes for Students 2.5 Through Adults
Motion Dance Center in Martinez is now accepting registration (注册) for all fall dance classes. There are classes offered in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Cheerleading. Classes run like the school year Sept. through June. Prices are very reasonable at only $45 a month. That's for a one-hour class once a week for a month. This studio is known for their younger child program. We are always looking for talented instructors too.
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Qi Gong with Angie
Qi Gong is the perfect activity for anyone, at any age. It combines gentle movement and meditation (冥想), breathing regulation and relaxation. The exercises are designed to reduce stress and anxiety and improve blood and energy circulation (循环) throughout the body, therefore increasing immune (免疫的) function, improving energy levels and sleep.
Thousands of Qi Gong lovers around the world have experienced the extraordinary benefits of this gentle, ancient Chinese exercise form and are healthier and happier for it. Join us to experience the benefits for yourself!
WHEN: Tuesdays from noon — l p.m.
WHERE: Halanda Studio 1062 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
COST: $12 per class drop-in (即到即学的) or $45 for a pre-paid set of 4 classes
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1.The purpose of the first advertisement is to ____.
A. build a bridge between guitar players
B. look for teachers for several music schools
C. attract guitar players to attend music classes
D. help guitar beginners to improve their techniques
2.Who will probably contact 510-333-9091?
A. A music lover. B. A Hip-Hop lover.
C. A dance lover. D. A Qi Gong lover.
3.Sarah and Jessey decide to attend the dance classes for six months. They each will have to pay _____.
A. $135 B. $270 C. $540 D. $1,080
4.According to Angie, the Qi Gong exercise is ______.
A. traditional, gentle but unpopular
B. ancient, positive but unhealthy
C. simple, effective but a little violent
D. traditional, gentle and effective
People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: mother’s day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s day, on the third Sunday in June. These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care. These two days make us think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with child care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery(墓地). On these days，families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries(面包师), telephone companies, and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays.
1.Which of the following is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for parents?
A. Parents bring up children.
B. Parents give love and care to children.
C. Parents educate children to be good persons.
D. Parents pass away before children grow up.
2.On Father’s Day, what do people often do?
A. They wear carnations.
B. They have outdoor barbecues.
C. They attend religious services to honor parents.
D. They visit the cemetery.
3.What do you think “florists” do? _________.
A. They sell flowers.
B. They make and sell bread.
C. They offer enough room for having family parties.
D. They sell special gifts for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
4.Which do you think is right about “carnation”? _________.
A. It has only two kinds of colors.
B. It refers to the special clothes people wear on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.
C. It’s a kind of flower showing love and best wishes.
D. People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May.
If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a reason,such as your job or your studies? 37 perhaps you’re interested in the ,films or music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a of the language.
Most people learn best using a variety of , but traditional classes are an ideal（理想的）start for many people. They an environment where you can practice under the of someone who’s good at the language. We all lead lives and learning a language takes . You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a . It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes .
Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I’m too ,” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any . And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I’ve also heard people about the mistakes they make when . Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes you’re much less likely to make them again.
Learning a new language is never . But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress. And you’ll be by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in own language. Good luck!
1.A. technical B. political C. practical D. physical
2.A. After B. So C. Though D. Or
3.A. literature B. transport C. agriculture D. medicine
4.A. view B. knowledge C. form D. database
5.A. paintings B. regulations C. methods D. computers
6.A. protect B. change C. respect D. provide
7.A. control B. command C. guidance D. pressure
8.A. busy B. happy C. simple D. normal
9.A. courage B. time C. energy D. place
10.A. theory B. business C. routine D. project
11.A. some risks B. a lot less C. some notes D. a lot more
12.A. old B. nervous C. weak D. tired
13.A. closely B. quickly C. privately D. quietly
14.A. age B. speed C. distanceD. school
15.A. worry B. hesitate C. think D. quarrel
16.A. singing B. working C. bargainingD. learning
17.A. if B. and C. but D. before
18.A. tiresome B. hard C. interesting D. easy
19.A. blamed B. amazed C. interrupted D. informed
20.A. their B. his C. our D. your
You _______ get the book on condition that you give it back to me on time.
A. should B. must C.ought to D. shall
