A 28－year－old accountant is debt free in less than four years.
Logan Marston _______ten loans that totaled $ 73,372.In May 2012，he _______a bachelor's degree and completed his master's degree in _______ a year later.He was surprised at the _______ amount of debt when it was time to pay off his student loans.He had an idea in his head it was going to be five _______，but he didn't know it was going to be that much.He accrued(积累) at least$ 6,000 in new interest from the time he started paying them off in December 2013 to when he _______finished in May 2017.It was the interest he was paying that_______him to minimize the total amount as quickly as possible.After landing a job as an accountant，he began _______ the debt.
“There wasn't any kind of _______，” Marston said.“I was just living as _______as possible—doing everything I could to save money like_______rent with roommates.I kept a very low_______reserve.I didn't have any emergency cash.Whatever I_______，I paid the loans with it without any _______spending.”
He took_______of a 0.25 percent interest rate reduction by signing up for an_______repayment plan.On average，he was able to pay from $1,000 to $1,500 a month_______toward his loans，in addition to the $796 standard payment that he was charged each month.
_______advice to other graduates expecting to _______themselves of debt，Marston said to deal with the loans with the highest interest rate first.“Don't think there's some secret.It's just_______and anyone can achieve what I achieved.”
1.A. secured B. settled C. obtained D. provided
2.A. received B. pursued C. searched D. showed
3.A. educating B. accounting C. engineering D. advertising
4.A. full B. equal C. high D. fixed
5.A. figures B. points C. zeros D. loans
6.A. constantly B. suddenly C. slowly D. finally
7.A. expected B. persuaded C. motivated D. advised
8.A. holding back B. ringing back C. looking back D. paying back
9.A. promise B. secret C. trouble D. help
10.A. simply B. happily C. carefully D. differently
11.A. reducing B. requiring C. splitting D. collecting
12.A. debt B. wealth C. interest D. cash
13.A. earned B. saved C. borrowed D. undertook
14.A. public B. household C. unpractical D. unnecessary
15.A. advantage B. charge C. hold D. place
16.A. official B. entire C. automatic D. early
17.A. extra B. average C. total D. rest
18.A. Apart from B. As for C. Because of D. Thanks to
19.A. inform B. convince C. rid D. cure
20.A. qualification B. competence C. determination D. discipline
Making decisions about parenting is difficult.There are many ideas and opinions around，but parents never really know what will be good or bad for a child.1.However，parental instinct (直觉) and knowledge should always come first.
Parents are the most influential examples to children.Parents who praise their kids and show respect，kindness，honesty，friendliness，hospitality and generosity in the family at all times，will encourage them to behave in the same way.2.
A very important thing when bringing up a child is to try not to influence their minds with parents'.3.Parents should never live their life through their children or force children to fulfill their own unrealized dreams.But still parents can play a very important role in allowing the child's intelligence to develop.
4.Through discipline (纪律) the child learns that some kinds of behavior are acceptable and others are not.Setting boundaries helps children to learn how to behave outside their property.
When discussing a problem that concerns a child，in some senses it is important to involve children in the problem－solving process.5.Be open to the child's suggestions and take them into consideration.A child experiencing this kind of open and easy communication in the family，will become very confident and learn the rules of good communication.
A．It can be very useful to value others' opinions.
B．Just encourage them to be intelligent，to be aware.
C．Set limitations on children's behavior when necessary.
D．The possible solution must be found together with a child.
E．Parents should encourage their children to try something new.
F．Children should speak out their problems actively and bravely.
G．Children can learn a lot about how to behave by copying their parents.
Sam Allred suffers from a rare and incurable kidney (肾脏)disease.One day，when his sister was playing a song repeatedly，Sam sang along.His sister thought it was funny so she recorded it and posted the video online.The video—and Sam—became a hit.Only 8 years old at that time，he couldn't have expected the response.
“(The television show) The Doctors called and wanted me on their show so they paid for me to go to California，” says Sam，now 13，“and we got to stay in a hotel where all the movie stars stayed.”
During that visit to California，Angle Allred，Sam's mother，had an idea about Sam writing a children's book.Together，she and Sam wrote Opening Hearts，which tells Sam's experience of living with a chronic (慢性的) illness.
“I wrote the book to teach people to be kinder to people，” Sam says.
Moreover，Sam wanted to send pillows to sick children staying in hospitals around the country to make their stay more comfortable，an idea that came from a time when he was in the hospital.
“A few kind boys came in with pillows and they gave me one and it meant a lot to me that someone cared about kids in the hospital，” says Sam.
Angie thought of starting a nonprofit organization to provide a way for people to contribute money to realize Sam's ideas.She named the nonprofit organization Kindness for Kids.
Since then，Sam has taken pillows to children staying at Providence Hospital in Anchorage.
Sam's father, Scott Allred, owns a small business that contracts (承包) shipping services with FedEx Ground.He asked the company for help.
“FedEx Ground learned about Sam's pillow project，”says Erin Truxal，manager of public relations for FedEx Ground.“We thought，‘What a perfect way for us to get involved.’”
The company provided shipping services for Sam to ship about 5,000 pillows to hospitals.
Sam wants to send more pillows to all of the children's hospitals in every state.His goal is simple: Kids in the hospital as happy as they were before they got sick.
1.We can learn from the text that Sam Allred____.
A. was a healthy boy
B. was popular at an early age
C. sang the song with his sister
D. worked in his father's company
2.Opening Hearts is a book that____.
A. is a best seller
B. is about Sam's sister
C. was published when Sam was 13
D. was written by Sam and his mother
3.What is FedEx Ground's attitude towards Sam's career？
A. Doubtful. B. Surprised.
C. Approving. D. Uninterested.
4.Which of the following can best describe Sam Allred？
A. Optimistic and warm－hearted.
B. Honest and responsible.
C. Unusual and confident.
D. Friendly and brave.
If you're concerned about gaining weight over the upcoming holiday season，consider eating more slowly and you might consume less，a study suggests.Diet experts have been promoting this advice for years，and now nutrition scientists at the University of Rhode Island have some new data to back it up.
They had 30 normal－weight，college－age women come into a laboratory for lunch on two separate occasions.Each time，the women were offered a huge plate full of delicious food，plus a glass of water.They were asked to eat until the point of comfortable fullness.On one occasion，they were instructed to eat as quickly as they could; on the other occasion they ate slowly and put down their spoons between bites.
They did not know the food and water was weighed before and after the meal to determine the amount consumed.Findings were: When eating quickly，the women consumed 646 calories in about nine minutes.When eating more slowly，they had an average of 579 calories in about 29 minutes.
“They ate 67 calories more in nine minutes than they did in 29 minutes，” says lead researcher Kathleen Melans.“If you add that up over three meals a day, that's a big difference in calories.”
“Upon completion of the meal and an hour afterward，the women were less satisfied and hungrier when eating quickly compared with when they ate slowly，” she says.They said they enjoyed the meal more when they were taking their time.Not surprisingly，the women drank more water when they ate more slowly，and researchers are doing a follow－up study on whether that factor contributed to their feeling fullness.
One way to help control calories intake during Thanksgiving is “to slow down and savor(品味) and enjoy your food more，” she says.
1.What is the difference between the two occasions on which these women had their lunch？
A. They reached different points of fullness.
B. They were provided with different amounts of food.
C. They ate their lunch at different speeds.
D. They were offered different kinds of food.
2.The aim of the study is to find whether speed influences____people eat.
A. how well B. how much
C. what D. the way
3.According to the passage，which of the following statements is TRUE？
A. These women didn't know the weight of the food until they finished the meal.
B. The food and water wasn't weighted until the end of the meal.
C. The amount of food consumed had little to do with the eating speed.
D. The more quickly they ate，the more calories they consumed.
If the last blog didn't give you enough ideas on how to entertain the family over the summer holidays，we have a few more great activities for you!
Get gardening
Start up a summer project in the garden and plant some seeds with the children! Cucumbers，peppers，beans and tomatoes are perfect vegetables to plant in your garden，and a sunflower would be a lovely addition to watch grow throughout summer.
Visit a local farm or zoo
Local farms are a brilliant way to expose children to different types of animals，see them up close and sometimes even feed them！A trip to the zoo will probably cost a bit more，but usually have more animals for children to see and learn about.
Obstacle course(障碍赛赛场)
Children love the thrill of a sports day at school，but there is no reason why you can't recreate that at home! Set up a mini obstacle course suitable for your children's ages，and let the family sports day begin!
Have a treasure hunt
A treasure hunt around the house，garden，or local park will be a great way to drop in some presents for the children for their good behavior over the summer holidays—and who doesn't love a treasure hunt? Get creative with the theme of the treasure hunt.Pirate，graffiti，or a bear hunt we think will go down a storm!
Let us know what you are planning for your summer holiday activities through our social media pages! Candy Floss hopes you all stay safe this summer—and have a fantastic time!
1.Who is the passage mainly intended for？
A. Internet workers. B. Teachers.
C. Parents. D. Teenagers.
2.What can children do when visiting a farm or zoo？
A. See different kinds of animals.
B. Watch sunflowers grow.
C. Plant some vegetables.
D. Hunt bears.
3.Which activity entertains those who are interested in sports?
A. Getting gardening.
B. Setting up an obstacle course.
C. Having a treasure hunt.
D. Visiting a local farm or zoo.
4.Why should children be given presents in a treasure hunt？
A. To show the parents' creative thinking.
B. To encourage them to find more treasure.
C. To praise them for their good behavior in holiday.
D. To honor them for gaining high marks in the exam.
My First Marathon（马拉松）
A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was ＂not athletic＂.
The idea that I was ＂not athletic＂ stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!
The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!
At mile 3, I passed a sign: ＂GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!＂
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21, I was starving!
As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a ＂marathon winner＂.
1.A month before the marathon, the author ____________.
A. was well trained B. felt scared
C. made up his mind to run D. lost hope
2.Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year?
A. To acknowledge the support of his teacher.
B. To amuse the readers with a funny story.
C. To show he was not talented in sports.
D. To share a precious memory.
3.How was the author’s first marathon?
A. He made it. B. He quit halfway.
C. He got the first prize. D. He walked to the end.
4.What does the story mainly tell us?
A. A man owes his success to his family support.
B. A winner is one with a great effort of will.
C. Failure is the mother of success.
D. One is never too old to learn.
