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John was ten years old and he was very lazy. He had to go to school, of course, but he was bored there and tried to do as little work as possible. His father and mother were both doctors and they hoped that he would become one, too, when he grew up. But one day John said to his mother, "When I finish school, I want to become a garbage collector." "A garbage collector?"his mother asked .She was very surprised."That's not a pleasant job. Why do you want to become a garbage collector?" "Because then I'd only have to work one day a week,"John answered. "Only one day a week?"his mother said,"What do you mean?" "Well,"John answered,"I know that the ones who come to our house only work on Wednesday, because I only saw them on that day." John hoped to be a garbage collector because  _  . A) he knew it was an important and necessary job B) he thought he would work only one day a week C) he often saw some garbage collectors come to his house D) the garbage collectors really work only one day a week
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B

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Get a Life is a website that helps middle school students answer the question --What do you want to be when you grow up? "It encourages teenagers to have a big dream; it tries to find out what is possible; it makes a plan for children to get where they want to go," said Combs, one of the persons who set up the website.       [:ZSSxxSSk.Com] Get a Life suggests teenagers let their hobbies and interests decide what to do in the future. It encourages them to look for activities that help them try to do some jobs and get important knowledge and skills. It also offers information about fast-growing and well-paid jobs, and provides job training for teenagers. "Middle school is the perfect time for students to find out their interests, to have many different experiences and do something for their future jobs," a middle school teacher said. "Our world will become a better place if we make our _ s wide and try new things. Our students can't wait until high school or university to begin building their dreams. Right now is the right time to get a life." "This website is exactly what these children need for a better future. If our children can make better plans for their future, it is more possible for them to succeed," Combs said. We can't learn that   _   from the passage. A) Combs set up the website with other people B) Get a Life is a website that helps teenagers to have a better future C) middle school students don't need to have big dreams D) teenagers who have plans for their future are easier to be successful
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C

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If the eyes are the windows of the soul, then the body is the mirror of our feelings. If we are feeling great, we may give our body signals . If we look at someone else's body, we can often tell how they are feeling by their body signals. So reading body language signals is a great tool in daily communication. In case  you don't think that learning how to read and use body language is important, here are some numbers for you. 7% of the information we receive is from what people actually say, and 38% of the information we receive is from the tone  and the speed of their voice; while 55% of the information we receive is from their body language. These non-verbal  signals will help you a lot, but you still need to focus on what people are saying. If you focus too much on their body language signals, you and the person may feel uncomfortable. It is useful to be able to read people's body language, but it is useful to learn how to send the right signals and avoid the wrong signals too. Body language may be given several interpretations. Many signals have different meanings, depending on the person and the situation. Be sure of it when you are trying to read a body language signal. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A) Body language is uncomfortable. B) What people are saying is not important C) Body language can show your emotion. D) To send wrong signals is not body language
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C

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We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don't do a very good job. This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech. So, you have to give a speech and you're fearful. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over  words, you talk too long and you bore your audience. Later you think," Thank goodness, it's over. I'm just no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again." Cheer up! It doesn't have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion ? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of time doing your research. Then spend plenty of time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible and use pictures, charts and graphs if they will help you make your points more clearly. Never forget your audience. Don't talk over their heads so that they can understand what you say. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience. If you follow these simple steps, you'll see that you don't have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You're not sure yet. Give it a try and see what happens. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A) You can speak as long as you like. B) You should avoid contacting with audience. C) You should remember what you have to say and when to stop. D) The more speeches you make, the more afraid you will be.
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