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Unit6Lets face it;young people entering the workforce today are lazy.I have heard just about _1_complaint about todays workplace as I can take._2_to the view young people seemto have that things were better for _3_generations, the fact is that there have never been somany great jobs for people wanting to enter the workplace . There are educational opportunitiesthat have never existed before , and the standard of living is getting better all the time . Frankly,people who _4_courage and commitment shouldnt blame_5_but themselves for not takingthe opportunities that are there for them. My first job was working as a trashman. I hauled trash for six years before I got_6_to theposition of manager. I wasnt _7_of hard work ._8_the day was finished, my shoulder would hurt , but I never _9_. I even assisted others and worked extra hours when I was neded._10_ ,young people today seem to be lacking the same desire I had to work hard. I can boast that I never _11_a job without being offerd a better one . We cant all_12_at the top. Most of us need to pay our dues and work foem the _13_.After managing the small company for which I hauled garbage, I found a job with the city public works office_14_a smallDepartment.Now, after 25 years of working in the garbage business,I manage all of the citys trashremoval. Along the way I learned that a job well done is never_15_, and the person who does itwill always_16_. Where is the “can do” _17_that makes our country great? It doest_18_what you do, as long as you work hard and do your best .Young people need to _19_with finding a line of employment that needs them , and quit looking for perfection in their _20_position.If work weresupposed to be enjoyable , it wouldnt be called “work”.1. A. As much B.that much C.so much2.A. Rather B.Instead C.Contrary3.A.last B.prior C.before4.A.lack in B.lack of C.lack5.A.anyone B.others C.people6.A.progressed B.prepared C.promoted7.A.scared B.feared C.threatened8.A.At the time B.In the time C.By the time 9.A.blamed B.complained C.boasted10.A.Unfortunately B.Originally C.Consciously11.A.drop B.quit C.rid12.A.start from B.start out C.start with 13.A.down up B.bottom top C.bottom up 14.A.managing B.organizing C.achieving15.A.looked out on B.looked bad on C.looked down on16.A.fail B.triumph C.boast17.A.attitude B.attempt C.trend18.A.say B.mean C.matter19.A.commit B.commence C.communicate20.A.initial B.old C.priorUnit8I think i am like many people in that i have better ideas in my sleep than when i am (1) .and,like most people, i have a (2) time dragging myself from my bed or even rolling over to write some of (3) i have dreamt in a notebook that i have left on the nightstand. I have often tried, but most of the time i am unable to do (4) to my dream.the dream is always (5) detailed than what i write down. Dreams are like water; the different parts of your (6) brain just seem to flow together into strange stories. I have a hard time (7) why things in my dreams happen. (8) a dog in a pink dress running up the stairs in a church ive never been in before ? why do i often fly in my dreams, (9) i am driving a car that (10) ,in a sitting position only a few feet from the ground? The following is an even greater (11) :why do dreams feel so real when i am dreaming and shortly after i wake up , but make (12) sense the longer i am awake ? sometimes my dreams really tell a story and i am completely (13) . i say to (14) right after i wake up ,“wow,that would (15) a great movie.”i try to hold (16) the story , but it isnt easy. As soon as i get a chance , i tell the story to the next person i see. I am always surprised when they are (17) impressed. They say something like ,“well, i am sure it was very meaningful for you .” either i have failed to (18) the dream with my words , or the dream is only important to me , i guess we are all (19)a little meaning in our dreams:some deep dark (20) we have hidden in our subconscious or a recipe for our own happiness. It would make our task a lot easier, though, if there were a better way to record them. 1. A.awaken B.awake C.wake up 2. A.hard B.hardly C.difficulty 3. A.that B.what C.it 4. A.good B.right C.justice 5. A.more B.less C.so 6. A.unconsious B. consious C.conscientious 7. A.explain B. explaining C. To explain 8. A.why is that B.why that is C.why is there 9. A.as though B.as for C.as to 10. A.does not exist B.is not in exist C.is of no existence 11. A.probability B.mystery C.possibility 12. A.more B.much C.less 13. A.entertained B.enjoyed C.observed 14. A.me B.myself C.someone 15. A.make B.make into C.do 16. A.up to B.into C.on to 17. A.much B.over C.not 18. A.capture B.caption C.catch 19. A.looking B.seeking C.watching 20. A.secret B.signal C.logic Unit7It seems to me that people often make the issue of guns too simple . They ( 1 ) the issue as if there were only one question why do people have guns ?（ 2 ），there are more question to answer , Answer to the question “Why do people own or (3 ) handguns? “ are entirely differents from anwers to the question “Why do people own rifles and shotguns ?”We need to look at both of there questions if we are ever to get our gun problem(4 )It is not at all diffcults to explain why people own arms( 5)than handguns .( 6)southern Florids to northern Michigan and from Portland ,Oregon,to Portland,Maine，men and women have been using rifles and shotguns to kill animals for a long time .People have used these arms on animals ,and in sport ,for us (7)as rifles and shotguns have existed .Thier(8)of these arms is not part of problem .It is important to understand that our organization ,Handgan Contorl ,Inc ,does not suggest (9)contorls on rifles and shotguns. Rifles and shotguns are not the problem;they are not concealableWhy do people own and acquire handguns ?That is a(10)question ,There are many answers (11)it。Some are perfectly fair,other qustionable,and a few just hard to (12)After the handgun,the (13)most common tool of choice is the kinife. But itis such a far second that guns used in crime outnumber knives used in crime by(14)three to me ,The handgun,(15)one with a shorter barrel, is the better tool for crime.This is because it is both so easily concealed and so (16). Put inside the belt ,only the handle can be seen ,and a jacket or sweater can easily(17)that small handle .Also ,the handgun moves easily into a coast or jacket pocket.The inside of an automobile(18)enough hiding places.in the american handgun war ,the easily(19)handguns in the wrong hands is the enemy .For (20)what others say ,guns do kill people .And we must protect ourselves by keeping them away friom people who would kill us.1A attend B apply C address2A Really B Actually C Finally3A acquire B require C earn4A under contorl B in contorl C of contorl5A another B other C more6A From B On C Of7A long B soon C much8A usage B intention C use9A farther B rather C further10A cruel B rienforced C hard11A for B about C to12A finger B figure C account13A victions B criminals C operators14A at last B at most C at least15A special B specially C especially16A effective B affective C violent17A protect B cover C hide18A offers B accepts C suggests 19A unfound B unseen C hidden20A despite B regarding C exceptUnit9You are young,and there are numerous decisions in front of you.In the weeks and months to come,you will have to_1_ your major,on your future career path,and possibly even on your choice for a husband or wife. Ture，there is a(n) _2_ amount of things that you must think about. And the time may come when you_3_ that you have made certain errors in judement.There realizations may cause you to _4_ your concentration from one field to another.But there is one things that you shoud never _5_ is your choice to go to a university. One _6_ for continuing your education is that university graduates make more money than the usual non-graduates.The _7_ university graduates made $43,000 last year. For a person who completed high school but did not graduate from a university, that_8_ was $26,000. Clearly, graduating with a university degree leads to a more _9_ life. That is a matter of fact, too _10_ to argue about. And yet,many university students are still _11_ the idea of dropping out. Theres more for you to _12_, however._13_that people who go to a university are 15% less likely to go prison,20% less likely to develope drug problems, and 40% less likely to have a child that they are not ready to take care of. It would seem that universities teach more than the usual _14_.They also teach _15_. Your _16_in life is connected to the decision you made to continue your studies. You may not fully undeerstand _17_ good your decision to go to a university was.Mayde when youre feeling the stress of final exams,or when youre struggling to _18_ yourself life, you question whether you should have chosen an altertive path. You should _19_ yuor mind. As Ive, your choice was a good one. More than that,it was fantastic.1. A. dcide on B.dcide for C. dcide by2. A. mysterious B.enormous C. Numerous3. A. realize B.emphasizeC.apologize4. A. correct B.createC.alter5. A. doubt B.distrustC.consider6. A. judgment B.purposeC.reason7. A .generalB.averageC.middle8. A.figureB.totalC.sun9. A.prosperous B.envious C.conscious10. A. consciousB.cautious C.obvious11. A.engaging B.entertaining C.enjoying12. A.think about B.decide about C. Remind about13. A.Convince B.Consider C.Compare14. A.subjects B.thems C.matters15. A.personality B.capacity C.resonsibility16. A.performance B.acceptance C.tolerance17. A. .why B.how C.what18. A.adimt B.adapt C.adopt19. A.relax B. calm C.ease20. A.stated B.claimde C.announcedUnit10Turning on the computer and getting online is now a favorite activity of many people.However,you may want to re-think the time you_1_using the Internet.Internet use appears yo cause a loss in psychological well-being,_2_research at the Carnegie Mellon University.Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet_3_more depression and loneliness than those who spent less time on the Net.this is what the two-year stduy _4_.And it isnt _5_people who were already feeling bad spent more time on the Internet.Results make it clear that using the Net actually causes the bad_6_.Researchers are _7_at the results. “ these findings are completely _8_to the views we had before the study,”one researcher said. “ We expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television,since the Net _9_users to do things that TV doesnt allow.For example,Internet users can choose the _10_that they want.They can also _11_with others.”The fact that Internet use reduces time available for family and friends may_12_for the drop in weell-being. Bue this is not the _13_reason.Faceless,bodiless communication may be less psychologically _14_than actual conversation.Also,the relationships _15_through it may be poorer.“But its important to remember this is not about the technology.Its about _16_technology is used,”says psychologist Christine Riley of Intel. “This stduy really points to the need for considering social factors _17_how you design applications and services for technology.”Riley sees new video technology,which_18_viewsers to see one another more clearly,as a step toward making the Internet healthier for people .She is also _19_by developments that allow people to use the Internet outside.Whether these new technologies will in fact help,_20_，is not known.more studies will have to be done.1.A.cost B.spend C.take2.A.according to B.relating to C.concerning wikth3.A.encountered B.experienced C.occurred4.A.demonstrated B.resulted C.shows 5.A.that B.so C.for 6.A.impressions B.feelings C.ideas7.A.apologized B.surprised C.realized8.A.contrary B.contemporary C.boundary9.A.permits B.tempts