Law School Essays that Made a Difference

Price: US $ 13.95

Paperback 256 pages

The Princeton Review

ISBN: 0375763457

Face it, and a lot of students have great LSAT scores. The best way for you to stand out in a crowd of applicants to top law schools is to write an exceptional personal statement.

This book puts you in the admissions office's seat. It gives you the intimate details一test scores, GPAs （grade point average）, demographic information, and personal statements一of 34 law school hopefuls, then shows you why they got into the colleges they applied to, and why some didn't. It's invaluable information that will help students evaluate （評(píng)估）their own chances of admission to the most selective law schools in the United States.

Business School Essays that Made a Difference

Price: US $ 13.95

Paperback 304 pages

The Princeton Review

ISBN: 0375763511

What makes business school applications so brutal （無(wú)情）? For most applicants, it's the number, length, and complexity（復(fù)雜性） of the essays they have to write when applying for a course. Most top schools require multiple essays and this book is your best bet for succeeding with them. It contains:

1．Forty-four real-life essays critiqued （評(píng)論） by admissions officers from schools like Tuck, Chicago, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology．

2．Eight case studies of business school applicants saying what worked for them and what did not．

3．Translations of essay questions telling you what they are really asking.

College Essays that Made a Difference

Price: US $ 13.95

Paperback 384 pages

The Princeton Review

ISBN: 0375763449

This book helps students get into the college they want by showing them what essays helped actual students achieve their dreams.

The book tells you what colleges want to see using interviews with actual admissions officers.

The book has sections on the basics of essay writing—grammar and punctuation （標(biāo)點(diǎn)符號(hào)） 一as well as the sections looking at what topics you should write about and how you should communicate your personality in your work.

It finishes by looking at the work of a great many successful applicants to America's top colleges, and some unsuccessful students to tell you what to avoid.

1．With the three books, the Princeton Review aims at ________.

A．offering students guides in making a difference in their jobs after university graduation

B．offering guides on the writing of application essays for American universities

C．showing students how to pass LSAT in the US

D．showing college graduates what helped actual students achieve their dreams

2．LSAT is most probably ___________．

A．a(chǎn)n admission test given by a law school

B．a(chǎn) test written by admitted law students

C．information on business and college

D．information on GPA

3．College Essays that Made a Difference is different from the other two books in that it _____.

A．is sold at a lower price and has different back covers

B．offers suggestions on how to dress for interviews

C．gives examples of actual essays written those who made it into the schools of their choice

D．contains sections on how to avoid language mistakes

4．What's the purpose of writing the three texts?

A．To sell the books．                              B．To make the books easier to read．

C．To show the importance of the schools  D．To introduce new authors．

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John Grisham was born on February 2,1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, in the USA. His father was a construction worker and moved his family all around the southern states of America, stopping wherever he could find work. Eventually they settled in Mississippi. Graduating from law school in 1981, Grisham practiced law for nearly a decade in Southaven, specializing in criminal defense and personal injury litigation(訴訟). In 1983, he was elected to the state House of Representatives and served until 1990.
One day at the Dessoto County courthouse, Grisham heard the horrifying testimony(證詞) of a 12-year-old rape victim. He decided to write a novel exploring what would have happened if the girl’s father had murdered her attackers. He got up every morning at 5 am, to work on the novel, called A Time to Kill, which was published in 1988. Grisham’s next novel, The Firm, was one of the biggest hits of 1991, spending 47 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. Grisham was then able to give up law and concentrate on writing. Grisham lives with his wife and two children, dividing their time between their Victorian home on a 67 acre farm in Mississippi and a 204 acre plantation near Charlottesville, Virginia.
When he’s not writing, Grisham devote time to charitable(慈善) causes, including mission trip with his church group. As a child he dreamt of becoming a professional baseball player, and now serves as the local Little League leader. He has built six ball fields on his property and hosts children from Little League teams.
1．What inspired Grisham to write his first novel?
A．A case of murder.    B．A case of rape.
C．His father’s experience.   D．His life on the farm.
2．The story of the novel A time to Kill would probably focus on __________.
A．how the girl was attacked       B．what the circumstances of the rape were
C．how the girl’s father would act       D．how the case of rape was settled
3．Which of the following is not true of the novel The Firm?
A．It was popular at the time of publication. B．It earned Grisham great fame.
C．It brought Grisham wealth. D．It was carried by the New York Times as a series.
4．It can be inferred from the passage that Grisham has built ball fields on his property _______.
A．to achieve his life’s goal as a professional baseball player
B．to coach children in baseball
C．to see his childhood dream being realized in the children
D．to provide facilities of baseball training
5．John Grisham is a _______ at present.
A．writer  B．lawyer   C．Congressman D．professional baseball player

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Who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?
Jane Addams (1860 - 1935)
Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She created shelters, education opportunities and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Rachel Carson (1907 - 1964)
Rachel Carson was born in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania in America. The popular 1962 book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects (影響) of pollution on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.
Angela Merkel (1954 -   )
In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country. She had been a scientist in the past. As Germany’s leader, she has had an effect on the whole world.
Sandra Day O’Connor (1930 -   )
When Sandra Day O’Connor finished her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work because she was a woman. However, she became the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court (最高法院) in 1981 after years of hard work.
Margaret Thatcher (1925 -   )
In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister (首相). She served until 1990, which made her the first British leader to serve three terms in a row. Because of her high standards and strong will, people called her Britain’s Iron Lady.
Marie Curie (1867-1934)
Polish-born scientist Marie Curie discovered that some types of metal give off energy called radiation (輻射能). Her research led to new medical treatments and arms. She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.
【小題1】Who once won the Nobel Prize?

A．Jane Addams and Marie Curie.
B．Jane Addams and Margaret Thatcher.
C．Marie Curie and Angela Merkel.
D．Marie Curie and Rachel Carson.
【小題2】We can infer from the text that Rachel Carson worked to _____.
A．help the poor
B．spread geographic knowledge
C．protect the environment
D．protect the rights of women
【小題3】What do Angela Merkel and Margaret Thatcher have in common?
A．Both of them were scientists before coming to power.
B．Both of them are the first woman head of their country.
C．Both of them are famous for being strict.
D．Both of them have worked for three terms.
【小題4】Who once failed to find a job?
A．Jane Addams. B．Sandra Day O’Connor.
C．Rachel Carson.D．Margaret Thatcher.
【小題5】What would be the best title for the text?
A．Great womenB．Famous scientists
C．Strong leaders D．Ways to success for women

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Has Tiger Mom gone soft? One year after the release of her book, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," Amy Chua is back in the spotlight, reflecting on how overnight infamy（惡名）affected her life, her family and her parenting.
"I've changed a lot," she told The Huffington Post. "In October, we had 30 kids at our house! We've hosted parties with lots of food and music."
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Now, with the book out in paperback（簡(jiǎn)裝）,she said, "I put passages in the book and used very harsh words that I regret. Everybody has those moments you wish you could take back." Many of the scenes she described in the book are a far cry from the child-raising methods she advocates.
For those who still read "Battle Hymn" as an advice guide, Chua argues that so-called tiger parenting should be employed mainly during a child's early years, ideally between the ages of 5 and 12. These "super-strict parenting methods" are not meant for all ages. Remaining strict after middle school makes you a helicopter parent, according to Chua. And she is quick to point out how different that is from being a tiger mom.
"By the time kids get to high school, helicopter parents are hiring all these tutors, carrying their kids' sports bags. I never checked older daughter Sophia's papers because I knew she knew how to sit down and focus," Chua said.
As for younger daughter Lulu, 15, the rebel for whom the book waswritten, Chua has really backed off. Instead of forcing Lulu to practice violin for hours a day -- the source of their biggest fights, Chua "let her give that up". "My compromise is that I'm going to still be as strict academically, but in exchange she has a lot of social freedom. Lulu has had four sleepovers in the last two months!" Chua said. "Chua predicts she'll only get more easygoing with age.
【小題1】From Paragraph 1 we can know that after the publication of the book_____.

A．Tiger Mom became stricter with her children
B．Tiger Mom was thought highly by the public
C．Tiger Mom’s life and family were influenced
D．Tiger Mom became wealthy and easygoing
【小題2】What does the passage mainly tell us?
A．Tiger Mom has changed and wants to be soft.
B．Tiger Mom persuaded readers to follow her example.
C．How Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother came out.
D．How Tiger Mom became the worldwide spotlight.
【小題3】What does the underlined phrase “a far cry from” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A．similar toB．just the same asC．very different fromD．a(chǎn) cry far from
【小題4】What is the writer’s attitude towards Tiger Mom?
A．supportiveB．opposedC．unconcernedD．objective

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姓名
巴拉克·奧巴馬 （ Barack Obama ）
出生時(shí)間
1961年8 月4日
出生地點(diǎn)
夏威夷檀香山(Honolulu, Hawaii)
家庭
父親是肯尼亞（Kenya）黑人，母親是美國(guó)白人
小時(shí)夢(mèng)想
當(dāng)總統(tǒng)
教育
1988考入哈佛法學(xué)院(Harvard Law School),1991年獲博士學(xué)位
職業(yè)
畢業(yè)后當(dāng)律師、大學(xué)講師，后來(lái)一直從政。2008年11用4日，在大選（ the general election ）中擊敗麥凱恩（John McCain ），成為首位黑人總統(tǒng)。

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A Love Note To My Mom

When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modelling  36  in your life. Little did I know you were  37  every penny you earned to go to  38   school.

I cannot thank you enough for  39  you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I went into the dining room where you were buried  40   piles of law books. I was  41   .Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for  42   ? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know. Moms could be lawyers too. You smiled and said, “In life, you can do anything you want to do.”

As young as I was, that statement kept  43  in my ears. I watched as you faced the  44  of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a  45  and a Mom with five kids. I was exhausted just watching you in action. With your words of wisdom in my youthful mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world  46  . I set out to live my life filled with        47   , seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.

Your words became my motto. I constantly found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) or one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said , “Yes, I’ll try that.”

 Encouraged by your  48  , I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life’s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and  49  meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m  50  it. So, get to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.

1.A. found              B. played           C. kept                 D. provided

2.A. saving                 B. making           C. donating             D. receiving

3.A. business                                               B. fashion            C. law            D. medical

4. A. what               B. that              C. which              D. where

5.A. at                 B. to                   C. upon             D. in

6.A. amused             B. worried              C. puzzled              D. disappointed

7.A. role                   B. tests                C. positions            D. shows

8. A. ringing               B. blowing              C. falling              D. beating

9.A. choices                B. chances              C. challenges           D. changes

10. A. professor            B. doctor               C. reporter             D. model

11.A. came back             B. closed down          C. went by          D. opened up

12.A. hope              B. hardship             C. harmony          D. sadness

13. A. description          B. statement            C. praise               D. introduction

14.A. secretly          B. curiously            C. carelessly           D. eagerly

15.A. doing             B. considering          C. correcting           D. reading

 

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