In 1990,22-year-old Christopher McCandless gave up his career plans,left behind everyone he knew,donated all his savings to charity,and went off on an adventure,hiking his way through America to Alaska. Of course,this is an unusual story most college graduates would not do so. However,studies show that in teenage years, people are more likely to try out new experiences.For example,instead of working his way up the same organization like his grandfather did,a 15-year-old may dream about becoming a travelleronly to find in his early 20s that this attraction of new places is fading and change is less attractive. The reason why people become less keen to change as they get older may be that people generally have similar life patterns and demands.Most people aim to find a job and a partner. As they get older,they may have young children and elderly family members to look after. These responsibilities cannot be achieved without some degree of steadiness,which means that new experiences and ideas may not have a place in the person's life.New experiences may bring excitement as well as insecurity,and so most people prefer to stay with the familiar. However,not every individual is the same. A child may want to play a different game every day and get fed up if nothing changes at the kindergarten.Another may play with the same children and toys on every visit. Young children who avoid new experiences will grow up to be more traditional than others. Psychologist argue that those who have more open personalities as children are more open than others might be when they are older and that young men have a greater interest in novelty than women,although as they age,this desire for new experiences fades more quickly than it does in women. According to the passage, we can infer that _ . A) a child who likes different games may not like to change after growing up B) a teenager is not interested in a new start before graduation C) women are more likely to try new things than men of the same age D) as one gets older, he prefers the old patterns of life
D
Students' Insurance What Is Covered under Contents? Under the "Contents" section your possessions---which you do not have to be listed--will be protected on a "new-for-old " basis where items will be replaced as new--regardless of their age or condition. "Contents" include books,radios,audio and video players,TVs,jewellery,home computers,furniture,household goods,other electrical equipment and sports equipment. They will be insured as follows: ---Theft ---Fire,Lighting,Explosion ---Malicious Damage ---Storm,Flood and other natural disasters But new-for-old cover does not include clothing and linen. Where Does Cover Apply? Anywhere in Australia whether in: ---Your prefix = st1 /Living PlaceWhile at College ---Your Parents' Home or Any Temporary Residence---where you are staying when away from College ---Your College or Students' Union Building ---College Storage during Vacations Plus The Following Benefits Included Free Loss or Damage to: ---Gas, water and electricity meters and telephones--- up to$300 ---TVs and videos rented in your name ---Library books---up to$300 ---Daily things bought---up to$500 as to cover described under "Contents" ---College or Landlord's Possessions in your room(s)---by Fire or Theft--if you are legally responsible---up to$2,000 ---Personal Money---from your room---up to$60 PLUS fraudulent use of your Credit Card---up to$1,000 Which of the following doesn't belong to the insurance project? A) Audio and video players, TVs. B) Jewellery, home computers. C) Furniture, library books. D) Clothing, linen and cars.
D
Q: It is a matter of common observation that although money income keeps going up over the years, we never seem to become richer. Prices are rising continuously. This condition is what we call inflation: the money supply is becoming inflated so that each unit of it becomes less valuable. We have got used to higher and higher rates of inflation in recent years. What could be bought twenty years ago for one pound now costs well over 2 pounds. And at present this rate of inflation seems to be rising rather than falling. If in the real world our money incomes go up at the same rate as prices do. One might think that inflation doesn't matter. _ When money is losing value it also loses one of the qualities of a good money--stability of value. It is no longer acceptable as a store of value; and it becomes an unsuitable means of delayed payment. Nobody wants to hold a wasting possession, so people try to get rid of money as quickly as possible. Inflation therefore simply stimulates our spending and discourages saving. .Under inflation people are likely to _ . A) go to the bank more often than usual B) save more money since their incomes rise C) spend money quickly rather than to save it D) keep money at home instead of going to banks
A: C
Q: Mid-IB at a glance The summer vacation is the time to consolidate your learning and prepare for the year ahead. In July and August Oxford Study Courses will once again hold its Mid-IB Summer School for students half way through their IB Diploma . We'll be back giving another generation of IB students a unique opportunity to sample a way of life enjoyed by students at famous universities. Students who have completed the first year of their IB Diploma can join us and we can help them prepare for their important second year. Students can choose how many subjects they study. Each subject is studied for one week. You can attend up to 5 weeks. The Mid-IB Summer School is held at Cambridge University in the UK (between June 20th and August 1 st) and at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)in Boston, USA (between July 6th and July 25th). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- Student comments * "The classes have shown me new approaches to learning. I have also learned how to approach exam questions and now feel confident in doing so." * "It was cool creating tight and close relationships with other students from around the world, realizing we all had a connection to each other." * "I really enjoyed the level of independence, although I felt like people were watching out for us. I also felt like an Oxford student!" * "I have enjoyed the learning style and the course work has been extremely beneficial academically." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- Enjoy the summer Our Summer School gives you an action-packed social scene with visits to the fun places in the area, organized sports and social events, and advice on how to enjoy your free time in these amazing cities with your new friends. Welcome to contact us at ose@ose-ib.com or on +44(0)1865 521802! The text is most probably a(n) _ . A) news story B) speech C) travel guide D) advertisement
A: D