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Sometimes willpower is a lot like the television remote control — hard to find just when you want it most. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, stop smoking, get to the gym regularly,developing your sense of willpower is an important part of changing any behavior. _____. But there are ways to increase your willpower.
Don’t try to change your economic situation, win a promotion and lose weight all on the same morning. Establish one clear, specific goal and make a realistic plan for achieving it. Extra willpower sometimes requires extra energy, so don’t stretch yourself too thin. ____.
Whatever your goal is, don’t expect to achieve it overnight. ____ . If you are trying to kick a caffeine habit, start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water, instead of vowing never to drink coffee again. Congratulate yourself on the small achievements that will pave the way toward a larger one. These successes help your willpower grow.
____. Ask friends, family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help. If your credit card bills have increased sharply, for instance, let friends know that you are cutting back on expenses. Suggest having a common dinner instead of meeting at an expensive restaurant. Find a support group or organization related to your goal and attend their meetings. You can get valuable advice, understanding and information.
If possible, change your environment to encourage positive behavior. Want to get in shape? Keep an extra set of workout clothes in your office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home. Quitting smoking? ____.

A.Change your environment to change your life
B.Real success takes time.
C.Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up.
D.Changing your behavior requires more than willpower.

E. Improve your willpower by a support network.
F. Breaking a bad habit or forming a new and healthy one can be difficult.
G. Focus on one goal at a time.

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Have you ever wondered why birds sing? Maybe you thought that they were just happy.After all,you probably sing or whistle when you are happy.
Some scientists believe that birds do sing some of the time just because they are happy.However,they sing most of the time for a very different reason.Their singing is actually a warning to other birds to stay out of their territory
Do you know what a“territory”is? A territory is an area that an animal,usually the male,claims(声称)as its own.Only he and his family are welcome there.No other families of the same species(物种)are welcome.Your yard and house are your territory where only your family and friends are welcome.If a stranger should enter your territory and threaten you,you might shout.Probably this would be enough to frighten him away.
If so,you have actually scared the stranger away without having to fight him.A bird does the same thing.But he expects an outsider almost any time,especially at nesting(筑巢) season.So he is screaming all the time,whether he can see an outsider or not . This screaming is what we call a bird’s song,and it is usually enough to keep an outsider away.
Birds sing loudest in the spring when they are trying to attract a mate and warn others not to enter the territory of theirs.
You can see that birds have a language all their own.Most of it has something to do with attracting mates and setting up territories.
Some scientists believe that most of the time birds’singing is actually

A.a way of warning B.an expression of happiness
C.an expression of anger D.a way of greeting

What is a bird’s“territory”?

A.A place where families of other species are not accepted.
B.An area which a bird considers to be its own.
C.An area for which birds fight against each other.
D.A place where a bird may shout at the top of its Voice.

Why do birds keep on singing at nesting season?

A.Because they want to invite more friends
B.Because they want to find outsiders around.
C.Because their singing helps frighten outsiders away.
D.Because their singing helps get rid of their fears.

How does the writer explain birds’ singing?

A.By comparing birds with human beings.
B.By reporting experiment results.
C.By describing birds’ daily fife.
D.By telling a bird's story.

King's College Summer School
King's College Summer School is an annual( 每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized.This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows:

Application (申请) date
Students in New York should send
their applications before July 18, 2007.
Students of other cities should send
their applications before July 16, 2007.
Foreign students should send their
applications before July 10, 2007.
Courses
English Language
Spoken English: 22 hours
Reading and Writing: 10 hours
American History: 16 hours
American Culture: 16 hours
Steps
A letter of self-introduction
A letter of recommendation(推荐)
﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.
Cost
Daily lessons: $200
Sports and activities: $100
Travels: $200
Hotel service: $400
﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.
Please write to:
Thompson, Sanders
1026 King' s Street
New York, NY 10016, USA
E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo, com

You can most probably read the text in ________.

A.a travel guide B.a newspaper
C.a textbook D.a telephone book

Which of the following is true about King' s College Summer School?

A.Only top students can take part in the program.
B.Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
C.King' s College Summer School is run every other year.
D.Only the teachers of King' s College give courses.

If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school ____

A.$200 B.$400 C.$900 D.$500

What information can you get from the text?

A.The program will last two months.
B.As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.
C.You can write to Thompson only in English.
D.You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

Welcome to your future life!
You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and young-looking. In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people your age could live to be 150, so at 40, you’re not old at all. And your parents just had an anti-aging(抗衰老的) treatment. Now, all three of you look the same age!
You say to your shirt, “Turn red.” It changes from blue to red. In 2035, “smart clothes” contain particles(粒子) much smaller than the cells in your body. The particles can be programmed to change your clothes’ color or pattern.
You walk into the kitchen. You pick up the milk, but a voice says,“ You shouldn’t drink that!” Your fridge has read the chip (芯片) that contains information about the milk , and it knows the milk is old . In 2035, every article of food in the grocery store has such a chip.
It’s time to go to work. In 2035, cars drive themselves. Just tell your “smart car” where to go. On the way, you can call a friend using your jacket sleeve. Such “smart technology” is all around you.
So will all these things come true? “For new technology to succeed,” says scientist Andrew Zolli ,”it has to be so much better that it replaces what we have already.” The Internet is one example—what will be the next?
We can learn from the text that in the future__________.

A.people will never get old
B.everyone will look the same
C.clothes will be able to change their pattern
D.red will be the most popular color

What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?

A.Milk will be harmful to health.
B.More drinks will be available for sale.
C.Milk in the grocery store will stay fresh much longer.
D.Food in the grocery store will carry electronic information.

Which of the following is mentioned in the text?

A.Nothing can replace the Internet.
B.Fridges will know what people need.
C.Jacket sleeves can be used as a guide.
D.Cars will be able to drive automatically.

What is the text mainly about?

A.Future technology in everyday life.
B.Food and clothing in 2035.
C.Medical treatments of the future.
D.The reason for the success of new technology.

In the past, going to a piano teacher was the most popular way to learn how to play the piano. You could get one-to-one teaching and have the opportunity to learn as much as the teacher knew. If you didn’t have private lessons, you could still learn the piano, but you would have to teach yourself. This was easy for some, but very difficult for most. However, with technology developing today, there is at last another way that you can take piano lessons. You can take an online course.
An online course is much cheaper than a private lesson. If a private lesson costs 30-40 dollars per week, just think about how quickly that adds up. You can take a whole online course in piano for just a fraction(小部分) of the money that you would spend on weeks of private lessons. Also, private lessons are usually only one hour per week. So you would have to wait for your next lesson to continue your learning. However, online piano courses are quite different.
With an online piano course, you can work at your own pace. You can also take as many lessons per week as you want, or go back and listen to your last lesson if you have forgotten anything. Most adults who want to learn how to play the piano enjoy being able to go back and listen to the lessons again.
Of course if you need someone to sit beside you and offer you immediate feedback(反馈) as you are playing, you might not get that from an online piano course. However, the lessons online can be viewed(观看) at any time, or as often as you’d like, which means that you can get your own type of feedback from an online piano course.
This passage mainly tells us ______.

A.the disadvantages of the traditional ways of learning to play the piano
B.the differences between traditional piano courses and online courses
C.why people prefer online piano courses to traditional piano courses
D.the advantages of learning to play the piano through an online course

What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 want to tell us?

A.That private piano lessons shouldn’t be that expensive.
B.That taking private piano lessons really costs a lot.
C.That not everyone can afford to take piano lessons.
D.That the price for private piano lessons has increased greatly.

How did the writer make his points clear?

A.By giving detailed data.
B.By giving many examples
C.By writing about his own experiences
D.By comparing with the old ways.

From Japantown to Union Square in San Francisco, here are four fantastic hotels with atmosphere to spare.

Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Location: Union Square, the city’s tourist-friendly shopping district(区)
First impression: Despite some changes, the hotel has kept much of its attraction, and doormen still wear beefeater uniforms(英王卫士制服).
Rooms: Many of the 417 rooms are small, but they have features like curved(弧形的) walls. There includes a pet-friendly floor and yoga kits you can borrow.
Plus: The Sunday meal features an exciting show.
Info: 450 Powell St, 800/795-7129, sirfrancisdrake.com, from $139
Orchard Garden Hotel
Location: Steps from Chinatown and North Beach, a historically Italian area.
First impression: Everything is earth-friendly, from the energy-saving bulbs(电灯泡) in the hall ways to the soy ink used to print your bill.
Rooms: The 86 rooms are done in greens and yellows. Even the toilet paper is recycled paper.
Plus: High-tech amenities(设施) include Wi-Fi, and key cards that turn on the electricity when you enter a room.
Info: 466 Bush St, 888/717-28881, theorchardgarden-hotel.com, from$189
Hotel Beresford
Location: Near the theater(剧院) district, but bordering the Tenderloin area.
First impression: The Beresford is one of the city’s oldest buildings--it was built in 1911--with original woodwork and period furniture, such as a writing desk.
Rooms: Several of the 114 rooms were just repainted, adding old style door frames(框架). Hallways are lined with photos of popular city sights.
Plus: The White Horse Bar& Restaurant, known for its steaks, is a favorite with theatergoers.
Info: 635 Sutter St, 800/533-6533, baresford.com, from $89
Galleria Park Hotel
Location: Where the Financial District meets Union Square.
First impression: Renovated(翻修) in March, the hotel’s large lobby(门厅) is a mix of styles with an art fireplace, 1930s’ portraits(画像) in pearly frames, and Victorian crystal skylights(水晶天窗).
Rooms: The 177 rooms feel great, with silk curtains, leather headboards(皮革床头靠背), and clocks with MP3 players.
Minus: The hotel’s restaurant is under construction. Walk one block north to Belden Place instead.
Info: 191 Sutter St, 800/792-9639, galleriapark.com, form $149

George, an environmentalist, is now at San Francisco to attend a meeting, he would prefer to live in _______

A.Galleria Park Hotel B.Hotel Beresford
C.Sir Francis Drake Hotel D.Orchard Garden Hotel

About Sir Francis Drake Hotel, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A.The hotel lies in the district where tourist goods are sold.
B.The restaurant of the hotel is being built at present.
C.On Sunday tourists can have a chance to watch a show .
D.The hotel has kept its own attractive style for many years.

Suppose you are a play lover and will travel to San Francisco in a few days, which number will you call to book a hotel?

A.800/795-7129 B.800/533-6533 C.888/717-2881 D.800/792-9639

What’s the purpose of the passage?

A.To teach us how to choose the best hotel in San Francisco
B.To compare the differences of four hotels in San Francisco
C.To introduce four hot hotels in San Francisco
D.To tell us the advantages of four hotels in San Francisco

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