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An increase in students applying to study economics at university is being attributed to the global economic crisis awakening a public thirst for knowledge about how the financial system works.
Applications for degree courses beginning this autumn were up by 15% this January, according to UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. A spokesman for the Royal Economic Society said applications to do economics at A-level were also up.
Professor John Beath, the president of the society, and a leading lecturer at St Andrews University, said his first-year lectures—which are open to students from all departments—were drawing crowds of 400, rather than the usual 250.
“There are a large number of students who are not economics majors, who would like to learn something about it. One of the things I have done this year is to relate my teaching to contemporary events in a way that one hasn’t traditionally done.” He added.
University applications rose 7% last year. But there were rises above average in several subjects. Nursing saw a 15% jump, with people’s renewed interest in careers in the public sector, which are seen as more secure in economic crisis.
A recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should do more to teach pupils about financial matters, and almost half said their children had asked them what was going on, although a minority of parents felt they did not understand it themselves well enough to explain.
Zack Hocking, the head of Child Trust Funds, said: “It’s possible that one good thing to arise from the downturn will be a generation that’s financially wiser and better equipped to manage their money through times of economic uncertainty.”

  1. 1.

    Professor John Beath’s lectures are ______.

    1. A.
      given in a traditional way
    2. B.
      open to both students and their parents
    3. C.
      connected with the present situation
    4. D.
      warmly received by economics
  2. 2.

    Incomes in the public sector are more attractive because of their ______.

    1. A.
      greater stability
    2. B.
      higher pay
    3. C.
      fewer applications
    4. D.
      better reputation
  3. 3.

    In the opinion of most parents______.

    1. A.
      economics should be the focus of school teaching
    2. B.
      more students should be admitted to universities
    3. C.
      children should solve financial problems themselves
    4. D.
      the teaching of financial matters should be strengthened
  4. 4.

    According to Hocking, the global economic crisis might make the youngsters______.

    1. A.
      have access to better equipment
    2. B.
      wiser in money management
    3. C.
      confident about their future careers
    4. D.
      get jobs in Child Trust Funds
  5. 5.

    What’s the main idea of the text?

    1. A.
      Universities have received more applications
    2. B.
      College students benefit a lot from economic uncertainty
    3. C.
      Economics is attracting an increasing numbers students
    4. D.
      Parents are concerned with children’s subject selection

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Mistakes are a part of life. To err is human. Failure is also a part of life, not the end of life. Be happy facing life’s challenges. When you make the effort to be happy and to improve your life, you are actually rewarded along the way.
Life is like a game and maybe you can award points for every effort that has been a success for you. Try it. Add ten points for every achievement. And when you have reached 50 points, just yell, “Hey, I’ve won!” and give yourself a reward. If you happen to have missed your points for whatever reason, tell yourself, “Well, I tried!” which is better than not trying at all. Don’t let it be said you didn’t try.
What is it that you want to make yourself happy? Actually happiness means different things to different people. For example, an athlete will be happy winning his first race. For a new mother happiness would be seeing her baby’s first steps. Happiness for a poor person would mean having a meal just for today. So happiness for you is really something simple that you want for yourself.
It really doesn’t have to be big. As a matter of fact, you should be always realistic(現(xiàn)實(shí)的). Make the best out of every given situation. If you expect a certain result from a situation and it does not happen, don’t get despondent. This just means trying harder next time. We all have in us the power to succeed. Don’t let “give up” be a part of your vocabulary

  1. 1.

    By saying “To err is human”, the author means that______.

    1. A.
      human beings should try to avoid making mistakes
    2. B.
      no one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes
    3. C.
      mistakes and failures make up our life
    4. D.
      human beings make mistakes easily
  2. 2.

    What’s the main idea of Paragraph 2?

    1. A.
      Try to reach 50 points
    2. B.
      Try to get as many points as you can
    3. C.
      Award yourself for your success
    4. D.
      Don’t be afraid of missing your points
  3. 3.

    The author proves his idea in Paragraph 3 through______.

    1. A.
      examples
    2. B.
      numbers
    3. C.
      experiments
    4. D.
      stories
  4. 4.

    The underlined word “despondent” in the last paragraph means______.

    1. A.
      frightened
    2. B.
      disappointed
    3. C.
      surprised
    4. D.
      excited

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When Steve Maxwell graduated from college, he had an engineering degree and a high tech job — but he couldn’t balance his checkbook. “I took one finance class in college but dropped it to go on a ski trip,” says the 45-year-old father of three, who lives in Windsor, Colorado. “I actually had to go to my bank and ask them to teach me how to read my statement.”
One of the biggest obstacles to making money is not understanding it: Thousands of us avoid investing because we just don’t get it. But to make money, you must be financially literate. “It bothered me that I didn’t understand this stuff,” says Steve, “so I read books and magazines about money management and investing, and I asked every financial whiz (能手) I knew to explain things to me.”
He and his wife started applying the lessons: They made a point to live below their means. They never bought on impulse, always negotiated better deals (on their cars，cable bills, furniture) and stayed in their home long after they went for an expensive vacation. They also put 20 percent of their annual salary into investments.
Within ten years, they were millionaires, and people were coming to Steve for advice. “Someone would say, ‘I need to refinance my house — what should I do? ‘A lot of times, I wouldn’t know the answer, but I’d go to find it and learn something in the process,” he says.
In 2003, Steve quit his job to become part owner of a company that holds personal finance seminars for employees of corporations like Wal Mart. He also started going to real estate investment seminars, and it’s paid off: He now owns $ 30 million worth of investment properties, including apartment complexes, a shopping mall and a quarry.
“I was an engineer who never thought this life was possible, but all it truly takes is a little self education,” says Steve. “You can do anything once you understand the basics.”

  1. 1.

    The underlined part “l(fā)ive below their means” (in Paragraph 3) probably means “______”

    1. A.
      take effective measures
    2. B.
      live a miserable life
    3. C.
      spend more money than they had
    4. D.
      spend less money than they had
  2. 2.

    Since Steve Maxwell became a millionaire, he ______

    1. A.
      has been unwilling to help others
    2. B.
      hasn’t stopped learning from practice
    3. C.
      has been willing to follow others’ advice
    4. D.
      has stopped to invest in houses
  3. 3.

    What would be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      A self made engineer
    2. B.
      How to balance your checkbook
    3. C.
      Don’t avoid investing
    4. D.
      Educate yourself to become a millionaire
  4. 4.

    It can be inferred from the passage that ______

    1. A.
      self education is very important to one’s life
    2. B.
      everyone should learn how to invest in their life
    3. C.
      Steve Maxwell was quite interested in finance classes in college
    4. D.
      Steve became rich because he saved every penny he had earned

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Social networking isn’t only for the under 40s. More than 25 percent of Americans 50 years and older stay connected using sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, according to new research.
“The latest data tells us that more and more social networking is becoming a part of everyday life for Americans 50 plus,” said Kevin Donnellan, the chief communications officer at AARP, which released the report.
Nearly a quarter of older Americans are on Facebook and 73 percent said they use it to stay in touch with relatives, but not just their children and grandchildren. “They are using the Internet to keep up with the world and the people who are important to them,” said Jean Koppen, the author of the report. She added that older adults are also on Facebook to stay connected, not only with their family, but with their friends and those in the same age group. Almost 50 percent of older adults were introduced to the social networking sites by a family member, mainly a child or grandchild. “Just under one-fifth of adults aged 50 and older say they do not use the Internet,” according to the report.
The findings are based on a telephone survey of 1,863 adults. In addition to keeping up on Facebook and Twitter older adults are aware of the latest technology. Eighty-three percent had heard about the Apple iPad and 11 percent intended to buy one.
Despite the popularity of the Internet among the over 50s, they still mostly go to print newspapers and magazines for news. Only one percent said they followed blogs

  1. 1.

    What is the main idea of the text?

    1. A.
      Social networking is becoming popular among older Americans
    2. B.
      Social networking isn’t for the under 40s in the U.S.A
    3. C.
      American old people’s way of life is quite fashionable
    4. D.
      Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are the most popular websites in the US
  2. 2.

    Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

    1. A.
      85% of Americans 50 plus choose the Internet over print media
    2. B.
      About 20% of adults aged 50 plus have access to the Internet
    3. C.
      About 460 people in the telephone survey often use Facebook
    4. D.
      Three quarters of the people surveyed got to know the Internet through their family
  3. 3.

    From the text, it can be concluded that______

    1. A.
      Kevin Donnellan approves of this change among older Americans
    2. B.
      many older Americans are open-minded about new developments
    3. C.
      Young people should introduce their elders to new technology
    4. D.
      In a high tech age it is difficult to avoid social networking
  4. 4.

    Where does the text probably come from?

    1. A.
      A novel
    2. B.
      A student’s research paper
    3. C.
      A technology guide
    4. D.
      A newspaper

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Blackbird (畫眉)
★A good sign
★Paradise
★Magic
Seeing a blackbird for most is a good sign. It can also mean shyness and insecurity, which directly means a lack of self-confidence. The color black, as we know, is connected with supernatural power.
Bluebird (藍(lán)知更鳥)
★The arrival of spring
★Hard work
★Joy
Bluebirds are connected with joy, and they most often mean a happy condition or good news coming your way. They may also refer to the hope of an individual for their inner child, which means innocence (單純).
Bluejay (冠藍(lán)鴉)
★Fearless
★Truthful
★Talkative
A bluejay can mean being faithful to others. Seeing a bluejay either in its natural habitat or in your dreams could also send across a message to develop an innate (先天的) talent.
Canary(金絲雀)
★Joy
★Freedom
★Intellectual development
Canaries are happy birds that spread joy and a sense of well-being. For some, a flying canary can be a sign of the spread of unwanted information. It can also mean that you are the cause of the gossip (閑話) as an individual. A canary is also a symbol of selflessness

  1. 1.

    Both the bluebird and the canary can be a sign of      

    1. A.
      innocence
    2. B.
      joy
    3. C.
      the coming of spring
    4. D.
      shyness
  2. 2.

    Which bird can be a sign that someone is not confident?

    1. A.
      The blackbird
    2. B.
      The bluebird
    3. C.
      The bluejay
    4. D.
      The canary
  3. 3.

    What does it mean when you see a bluejay in your dream?

    1. A.
      It means you spread unwanted information
    2. B.
      It means you man develop an innate talent
    3. C.
      It means you will have joy
    4. D.
      It means someone is missing you
  4. 4.

    Which bird can mean selfessness?

    1. A.
      The blackbird
    2. B.
      The bluebird
    3. C.
      The bluejay
    4. D.
      The canary

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Divorces in Japan have more than doubled, according to health ministry statistics. One in three Japanese marriages now ends in divorce.
Atsuko Okano was in one of those failed marriages. Three years ago, she found herself alone in her 30s, with children to raise and a future full of question marks and social shame. But she also saw an opening, and became an advisor helping people like herself.
“My husband was cheating on me,” she recalled. ‘I did everything to bring him back to me but it didn’t work, so I dumped him.” Such frankness is a major characteristic of Japan’s recently divorced.
Divorced people – particularly woman – have long been looked down upon in Japan, where self-sacrifice and family stability are regarded as ideals. In the past, bored housewives remained bored. The security of the family unit was the most important thing. Now, young Japanese are increasingly choosing satisfaction in life over the demands of tradition, and more woman are financially independent. As a result, Japanese divorce rates are flying. Experts attribute this to the erosion of a long-standing double standard that granted divorced men respectability, but branded(gave somebody a bad name) divorced women as damaged goods.
Over the past decade, growing numbers of highly educated and successful professional women have challenged that assumption(something taken for granted) by turning their backs on unhappy marriages and paying no attention to the taboo（禁忌）of divorce. The majority of divorce behavior now is started by women

  1. 1.

    This passage mainly talks about the fact that nowadays Japanese women _________

    1. A.
      are granted respectability after they get divorced
    2. B.
      are becoming brave enough to challenge the taboo of divorce
    3. C.
      still consider the security of the family unit to be very important
    4. D.
      are becoming more financially independent
  2. 2.

    It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that Atsuko Okano __________

    1. A.
      had some children to raise
    2. B.
      was very confident with her future
    3. C.
      was not greatly respected by Japanese society
    4. D.
      might have found a job to help divorced people
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “dumped” in paragraph 3 probably means _________

    1. A.
      looked down upon
    2. B.
      had a quarrel with
    3. C.
      hated
    4. D.
      divorced
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the reason for rising rate of Japanese divorces?

    1. A.
      Self-sacrifice and family stability are not much appreciated in Japan as before
    2. B.
      More women can support themselves financially
    3. C.
      Divorced men and women can quickly find their new partners
    4. D.
      Young Japanese care more about satisfaction in life than their elders did

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Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero?
Despite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.
A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.
Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people.
The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?
Heroes are catalysts (催化劑) for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., we might still have segregated (隔離的) buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible for large-scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless

  1. 1.

    Although heroes may come from different cultures, they __________

    1. A.
      generally possess certain inspiring characteristics
    2. B.
      probably share some weaknesses of ordinary people
    3. C.
      are often influenced by previous generations
    4. D.
      all unknowingly attract a large number of fans
  2. 2.

    According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that _______

    1. A.
      they have a vision from the mountaintop
    2. B.
      they have warm feelings and emotions
    3. C.
      they can serve as concrete examples of noble principles
    4. D.
      they can make people feel stronger and more confident
  3. 3.

    Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because __________

    1. A.
      they are popular only among certain groups of people
    2. B.
      their performances do not improve their fans morally
    3. C.
      their primary concern is their own financial interests
    4. D.
      they are not clear about the principles they should follow
  4. 4.

    The author concludes that historical changes would __________

    1. A.
      be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualities
    2. B.
      not happen without heroes making the necessary sacrifices
    3. C.
      take place if there were heroes to lead the people
    4. D.
      produce leaders with attractive personalities

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Pride and Prejudice for the Modern Woman
Let us imagine how Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen's most famous work, might be updated, 200 years on.
Austen's popularity is rooted in her intelligence. But today she would certainly have had a very different life, as would her characters. Here's my own suggestion. . .
It is a truth finally and universally acknowledged that a single woman with brains deserves to have equal opportunities to men, however disadvantaged she may feel by sexism.
" My dear husband," said his hopeful wife one day, " have you heard that the local store, standing empty for so long, is taken over by a bright young businesswoman?"
Her dull and indifferent (漠不關(guān)心的) husband replied that he had not. "But it is, it is," she replied excitedly. Mr Dull-Husband made no reply.
"Don't you want to know her plans?" she cried with some impatience.
"Well, clearly you think it matters to your silly little head. .. so I'd better listen. "
"Well, my dear, the rumour (傳言) is that she has already set up a string of successful businesses in northern England, though how a woman can know anything about that is beyond me. She will move in herself next month. " "What is her name?" "Bingley. "
"Is she married or single?"
"What a question! And none of your business. But her coming will be a fine thing for our five boys. " "How so? How can it possibly affect them? "
"My dear love; those lazy boys need something to wake them up. There are bound to be jobs going. "
" Is that her point in settling here? Surely as a woman she has simply taken a fancy to the place. "
" Nonsense, my love, how little you've noticed the world has changed. She's got a first-rate degree and some sort of business qualification, I'm told. She surely needs one of our boys! Perhaps you might give her a call. "
" Me? No. Perhaps you can take an interest. You still have your looks, after all. She may even offer you a job. " "Oh, that's not likely. These new chances belong to the younger generation. But now you mention it, I think I'll go along all the same. "
And Mrs Bennet went along. That was 10 years ago. She is now managing director of a FTSE-listed company.
... It would remain the case, of course, that Mrs Bennet would be one of very few women on the company board, that her salary would be lower than her male colleagues, her bonus of a more "female" dimension and her lifespan (年限) among the city's business leaders shorter than theirs. Still, she'd no doubt have enjoyed Davos—and might even have hobnobbed (攀談) with influential figures

  1. 1.

    Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

    1. A.
      Austen was born 200 years ago
    2. B.
      Austen rewrote Pride and Prejudice
    3. C.
      Austen's success lies in her wisdom
    4. D.
      Austen's updated work gains popularity
  2. 2.

    The underlined part in the passage suggests that Mrs Bennet ____

    1. A.
      had mixed feelings of admiration and surprise about Bingley
    2. B.
      felt kind of worried and doubtful about Bingley
    3. C.
      was extremely anxious to meet Bingley
    4. D.
      had a great curiosity about Bingley
  3. 3.

    In the eyes of Mrs Bennet, Bingley surely needed one of their boys to ____

    1. A.
      get married to
    2. B.
      work for her
    3. C.
      help her move in
    4. D.
      take over her store
  4. 4.

    What does the writer intend to tell us?

    1. A.
      Women with brains can also be as successful as men
    2. B.
      Women have to pay a high price for success
    3. C.
      A judgment must be made free from prejudice
    4. D.
      Sex discrimination still exists nowadays

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Why do parents have such a difficult time to communicate openly and honestly with their teens? For this, there are many reasons but most of them stem from not being able to properly understand their teens. It is a dangerous gap because parents will have to communicate with their teens about a wide variety of issues during the most important years of their lives. Thus, parents must know how to communicate openly and honestly with their teens.
Here are a few tips to make communication easier between parents and teenagers.
1. Try not to talk down to your teens. Make them feel as if their views really matter, which not only helps your discussions with your teen but bring you closer to him.
2. Imagine what it would be like to be a teen. Try to remember some of the negative feelings you experienced as a teenager and apply it to your teen's situation.
3. Never make negative remarks to your teen about what she has said or done.
4. Remember how much courage it would have taken for your teen to come and talk to you about his personal issues. So listen respectfully.
5. Don't ignore your teen's feelings because it is usually a cry for help. For instance, if your teen is unusually angry, it may be time to spend a bit of quality time with your teen to determine what is wrong and where he is coming from.
It is, therefore, necessary for parents to strive to keep lines of communication open at all times with their teens. Try to remember what it was like to be a teenager and how vulnerable（脆弱的）you felt. Then you will be well on your way to help your teen communicate more openly and honestly

  1. 1.

    Why don't teens want to talk about their personal issues with their parents?

    1. A.
      Because they can't respect their parents
    2. B.
      Because they can't understand their parents
    3. C.
      Because their parents won't understand them well
    4. D.
      Because their parents are not honest
  2. 2.

    When your son comes to you for help, you should NOT _____

    1. A.
      listen respectively
    2. B.
      treat him seriously
    3. C.
      care about his feeling
    4. D.
      make negative remarks
  3. 3.

    Which of the following has the similar meaning to the underlined phrase  “talk down to”?

    1. A.
      put down
    2. B.
      look down upon
    3. C.
      chat with
    4. D.
      quarrel with
  4. 4.

    The best title for this passage is _____

    1. A.
      Causes of generation gap
    2. B.
      Relations between teens and parents
    3. C.
      Suggestions for parents-children effective communication
    4. D.
      Problems with communication between teens and parents

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Mu Yumin had no idea that when he stopped by the computer club as a freshman looking for something fun, it would decide his career four years later．The 22 -year -old biology major at Huazhong  University of Science and Technology found a job as an IT technician in Shanghai．" My experience in the club gave me another 'diploma' ,"  said Mu．" More importantly, I found something I am good at and can make a living from．"
Now campuses(校園) around the country have started recruiting（吸收某人為新成員） fresh faces for all kinds of clubs．Upperclassmen and experts suggest a hobby-based choice of clubs, which might have a lasting impact（影響）on one' s life and career Zhang Ling did not get many chances to write stories as an environmental protection major at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology．But this changed when she joined the university broadcast station．Her daily interviews with students and teachers expanded her horizon．Now she is determined to become a journalist on environmental issues with her degree in environmental protection．"Journalism changed my life track," said the 22 –year-old girl．"I only wanted to be a science teacher in a local senior high school．But now I am applying for a graduate school in journalism."
Lan Yujie, professor at Anhui University of Technology, regards Mu and Zhang as good examples of choosing "what I like" instead of " what is practical" in finding jobs and seeking further study． "Some freshmen don't know what to choose," said Lan．"Just following a hobby and doing something you like can easily give you the experience that makes you happy and special．"
Lan further says that joining clubs should not necessarily have a purpose,  As part of campus life, a club experience will impact one's life and career m one way or another．"The point of clubs is to have as many diverse（多樣的）experiences as possible so that students can explore more of their life," said Lan．

  1. 1.

    Why did Mu Yumin join the computer club?

    1. A.
      To get another diplomA
    2. B.
      To change his major．
    3. C.
      To find a good joB
    4. D.
      To have a good time．
  2. 2.

    Which of the followings is true about Zhang Ling?

    1. A.
      She didn't intend to be a journalist．
    2. B.
      She changed her major to journalism．
    3. C.
      She now works as a science teacher
    4. D.
      She's graduated from the university．
  3. 3.

    According to the text, joining the campus club has many advantages EXCEPT         

    1. A.
      helping you know what you really like
    2. B.
      making you plan your career better
    3. C.
      helping you to make more friends
    4. D.
      obtaining more life experiences
  4. 4.

    What can we learn from Lan Yujie's words in the last paragraph?

    1. A.
      Club experiences will affect students' life and career
    2. B.
      Students should be practical in finding jobs
    3. C.
      Joining clubs should have a clear goal．
    4. D.
      Students will have a colorful campus life by joining clubs．
  5. 5.

    What is the main idea of the text?

    1. A.
      How to change your major．
    2. B.
      Joining a campus club for a diploma．
    3. C.
      How to find a job after graduation
    4. D.
      Joining a club to explore more of your life．

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