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     Over the centuries, people have always wondered about the future. Some like to read
fantasy stories and imagine what the world will be like in 10, 50 or even 1,000 years' time.
1.________ write about the future themselves. In the 18th and 19th century, especially the
2.________, the most common theme in science fiction novels was the future. Some authors
even predicted things 3.________have since happened, for example, landing on the moon!
4.________ for some people, thinking about the future is not just5.________ fun. They plan
the future of the world for 6.________ living. These people are called futurologists.
     In the next few years, computers will become handier. Shortly all of us are going to use
our voices to give instructions to computers. We'll be able to download any file or update our
computers just 7.________saying a few words.
     By the year 2015, the clothing industry will have produced new types of material that will
remain stainless no mater 8.________ you spill on them. Red wine stains will no longer ruin
clothes.

     Classroom is like a second home for kids. So ____1____  is important for teachers to decorate the
classroom carefully to make students feel comfortable.
     Walls are the first thing one realizes  ____2____  coming into the room. You can ask your students to draw  ____3____  they feel like on pieces of papers and then stick these papers on the walls.  ____4___way, the kids will love the classroom they've decorated themselves!
     The lighting arrangement of the classroom will obviously depend ____5____ where the classroom lies. If the classroom is too bright, put thick curtains and have warmcolored lamps. If the classroom is in a
place ____6____  light can't come in easily, have light pink curtains and a few blue, yellow lamps.
     Also you should decorate the bulletin board carefully. You can use different topics to decorate it, like
filling the board  ____7____   pictures of colorful flowers and birds in spring. You can also decorate it
 ____8____  to the subject you teach.

     The most important factor (因素) that leads to success is what you do every single day. Your habits will
decide whether you are successful or not. If you have strong and healthy positive habits, it does not matter
whether or not you fail today because you will succeed in the long term. Having positive habits does not mean
that you will succeed every single time. However, in the long term, there is no doubt that you will achieve all
your goals and be successful. On the other hand, if you have strong negative habits, you will fail in the long
term. It does not matter whether you succeed today or not. Why are habits so important?
     A single positive action will not change your life, but the same action repeated 1,000 times will have a great
effect on your life. For example, if you go to the gym one time, you won't see a big difference in your life.
However, if your go to the gym 1,000 time over a five-year period, you will see a big difference in your body.
The same principle (原則) is true of finance (金融), health, relationships, work, career, and school. Simple
positive actions repeated every single day will have a great effect on your life in the long run. How to develop
positive habits?
     There's nothing easier than developing positive habits. You simply have to do every single day the action
you want to make a habit. If you want to develop the habit of running, run almost every day. If you want to
develop the habit of reading, read every day. Habits are created by repetition (重復(fù)). The more you do an
action. the easier it becomes in the long run. How to get rid of negative habits?
      The only way to destroy negative habits is to stop reinforcing (加強(qiáng)) them. If you are a smoker, stop
smoking. If you are a drug user, stop using drugs. Yes, it will be very difficult at the beginning. The first
week will be very hard. After three weeks, you will feel a lot better. It's hard to get rid of negative habits
because you got a lot of pleasure from these habits in the past. You can do it!
     Everybody can change. All it takes is courage and determination. Decide right now to improve your life
by changing your habits. Take action right now! Don't be afraid. Yes, you will probably make mistakes along
the way. But never forget that success is waiting for you if you have positive habits in your life. If you refuse
to give up, success will be yours.

     A lazy Susan is an addition to a table that is designed to assist in moving food from one person to another
while dining. This is achieved through the use of a turntable (轉(zhuǎn)盤(pán)), which usually moves the food in a circle
when it is pushed by those at the table. In this way, the food never has to be picked up and passed around the
table. Instead, it remains in place on the lazy Susan.
     A lazy Susan may also be a part of a kitchen cabinet (櫥柜). In this sense, the lazy Susan is a type of
shelving unit within the cabinet that is able to turn around its axis (軸心). One may turn the lazy Susan in order
to find certain goods in storage. From the outside, a lazy Susan appears to be two cabinets that are located at
a right angle (直角) to each another. When one of these cabinets is pushed, however, both doors move and the
lazy Susan is revealed inside.
     It is believed that Thomas Jefferson invented the lazy Susan in the 18th century, though it was called
"dumbwaiter" at that time. It is said that Jefferson invented the lazy Susan because his daughter complained
she was always served last at table and, as a result, never found herself full when leaving the table. Others
believe that Thomas Edison was the inventor, as he is believed to have invented the turntable for his
phonograph (留聲機(jī)). The turntable may have developed into the lazy Susan later.
     Regardless of who invented it, it wasn't until 1917 that the term"lazy Susan" was used in an advertisement
for the invention. In Britain, however, the term"dumbwaiter" is still used rather than"lazy Susan". The reason
for the naming of it is still a mystery. One theory is that it was named after either Jefferson's or Edison's
daughter, both of whom were named Susan.

1. What is a "lazy Susan"?

A. A waitress
B. A convenient tool
C. A table
D. A cabinet

2. According to those who believed Thomas Jefferson invented the lazy Susan, ______.

A. his daughter was very lazy
B. the lazy Susan didn't exist until the 18th century
C. Thomas Edison was his friend
D. Thomas Edison didn't invent the phonograph

3. We can learn from the last paragraph that _______.

A. the lazy Susan can work by itself
B. the lazy Susan was named after Thomas Edison's daughter
C. how the lazy Susan got its name remains unknown
D. the lazy Susan was invented in Britain

4. The writer wrote the passage mainly to _______.

A. discuss how the lazy Susan was named
B. teach us how to make a lazy Susan
C. introduce Thomas Edison's inventions
D. tell us what a lazy Susan is and its origin

     A powerful earthquake struck the northeastern coast of Japan at 2:46 p.m. local time on March
11th. Japan's Meteorological Agency released its first tsunami warnings just three minutes later. The
country has one of the best earthquake early warning systems in the world. More than 4,000 Seismic
Intensity Meters provide information within two minutes of an earthquake happening.
     There are also concrete sea walls around much of the Japanese coastline. But these measures
proved no match for the powerful earthquake and tsunami.
     Costas Synolakis is a tsunami expert in the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He
says: "Japan is one of those most well-prepared countries on earth in terms of tsunami warning. They
had a warning. I think what went wrong is that they had not anticipated the size of this event."
     He says there are two reasons for this. First, scientists had not expected such a large earthquake.
The 9.0 magnitude earthquake was the 4th most powerful earthquake ever recorded worldwide. It
was also the worst ever to hit Japan. The tsunami waves reached as high as 13 meters in some areas.
     Second, Japan's concrete sea walls were not built to handle such high waves.  " In Sendai(仙臺(tái)),
they were about three meters. At least in that area they were not expecting such a sizeable wave
because they would have built a higher seawall."
     A tsunami wave can travel as fast as 800 kilometers per hour. To get to higher ground people would
often have to travel for many kilometers. This can take more time than a fast traveling tsunami will permit.
This is especially true in cases like Japan. The tsunami waves followed almost immediately.
     Experts say early warning systems will continue to be limited by these facts until earthquakes and
tsunamis can be predicted.  

1. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

A. A powerful earthquake hit Japan.
B. Japan has the best earthquake early warning system.
C. Japan can report an earthquake before it happens.
D. Better equipment should have been used.

2. According to Costas Synolakis, ________.

A. Japan had a warning of such a serious earthquake
B. Japan has experienced the worst earthquake worldwide
C. the Japanese should have built higher seawalls
D. The Japanese were not really prepared for such a disaster

3. According to the writer, why hadn't people got to higher ground?

A. Because tsunami doesn't leave much time for them.
B. Because they thought the seawalls were reliable.
C. Because higher ground can't be reached at all.
D. Because didn't know there would be a tsunami.

4. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Early warning systems are basically unreliable.
B. Earthquakes and tsunamis will soon be predicted.
C. We have to accept the imperfect systems for the moment.
D. New warning systems will be designed to predict disasters.

     As the global financial crisis hits the economy, it's tough finding a job-especially if you're competing
with thousands of other hopeful students. Sometimes you get the interview, but don't quite seem to land
the job because you don't have related experience. Don't despair! Here are a few tips that might give
you an edge.
      Get connected to your network and try to expand it. Talk to friends, family and acquaintances. Let
everyone know you are looking for a job.
      Prepare your resume (個(gè)人簡(jiǎn)歷) carefully and be sure it's perfect. Have someone else read it over
for typos (打字錯(cuò)誤) and grammatical errors. Get professional help. It's worth the money to present
yourself well. If money is tight, read books on resume writing from your public library or search for free
help on the Internet.
     When you apply for a job, be sure you match and list any skills listed on the posting with the skills
you have. If you get an interview, be sure to describe those skills thoroughly. Just having the skills is not
enough. Expressing your abilities well can make all the difference in getting the job.
      Research typical interview questions and practice interviewing. Be well prepared for every interview.
     Don't be afraid to accept a position for which you are overqualified-if there's room for advancements. Many great job advancements come from first doing well at an entrylevel position. If you have the right
skills and attitude, it won't be long before you're in the job you want.
     Volunteer for a few weeks in your field of study to gain experience if you feel your resume needs an
improvement.
     When deciding what to wear for an interview, think about the position level and the dress code of the
organization.
     Use every tool available to you. For example, this site has many job links for your use.
     Good luck!

1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the failing to find a job?

A. The global financial crisis.
B. The serious competence.
C. Your lack in related skills.
D. Your lack in related experience.

2. What's the author's advice on the resume?

A. To read it over several times by yourself.
B. To get professional help even if it costs.
C. To copy something from books.
D. To publish it on the Internet.

3. If you lack related experience you can________.

A. make up some in your resume
B. read books to get secondhanded one
C. do some related voluntary work
D. get some training at schools

4. Which of the following statements on interviews is RIGHT?

A. Have a few questions ready to ask the interviewer.
B. Describe clearly your ability to the interviewer.
C. Refuse the interviewer's offer of another position.
D. Wear new clothes for the interview.

5.The purpose of the text is to________.

A. show how to prepare for an interview
B. wish people good luck
C. encourage people not to despair
D. give advice on how to find a job