Every year Chris Brogan posts his three words for a new year. Many others and I have followed his lead for the past three or four years. They helped me a lot. My words for last year were"passion", "focus"and"delegate"and I stayed true to them. This year, 2013, my goals are more personal and less professional. FOCUS Focus is making a repeat appearance on my list this year because I'm too much of a _ . The problem is that I have trouble finishing one thing with so many things calling me. When I was working as a writer, all my projects were handled via a schedule, I'm putting a fitness and housekeeping routine into my schedule. HEALTH I get so busy taking care of everyone else, and I forget to take care of myself and this has to change. My health suffers and my weight suffers. I have to get my health in check, not only for me but because I promised my 9-year-old son. I'll make good food and lifestyle choices. I miss being thin, and it's time to get it back. CELEBRATE What good is having it if I'm not taking time to enjoy it? I have a wonderful job, a happy family, and so much to be thankful for. So how come I spend all my time working? Last summer my family took our first vacation in four years, the best thing I've done for myself and my family in a long time. This year, I'm making sure to take time to enjoy life and celebrate its many blessings. Do you have any words for 2013? Why does the writer have"HEALTH"as one of his three words? A) He wants to take better care of others. B) He's gaining weight and feeling bad. C) He did not take any exercise in the past. D) He got the idea from his son.
B
If you are looking for the place that has everything, there ' s only one place to visit, and that's New York. It's a whole world in a city. The World Of Theatre: All of New York is. And it begins with Broadway. Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place? Only in New York! The World Of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Center. Swing to the great Jazz of Greenwich Village. Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance spots found anywhere. The World Of Art: From _ to Picasso. From Egyptian tombs to Indian Teepees. Whatever kind of art you like, you'11 find it in New York. The World Of Fine Dining : Whether it' s roast Beijing duck in China-town, lasagna in little Italy, or the finest French coq au vin found anywhere, there's a world of great taste waiting for you in New York. The World Of Sights: What other city has a statue of Liberty ? A Rocketfeiler center? Or a Bronx zoo? Where else can you take a horse drawing carriage through Central Park, only in New York! The above passage may be taken from _ . A) a guidebook for foreign travelers B) a handbook for English learners C) a pocketbook for visiting businessmen D) a storybook for native readers
A
Q: We have only one earth.In a world with limited land, water and other natural resources, the harm from the traditional business model is on the rise.Actually, the past decades has seen more and more forests disappearing and globe becoming increasingly warm.People now realize that this unhealthy situation must be changed, and that we must be able to develop in sustainable ways.That means growth with low carbon or development of sustainable products.In other words, we should keep the earth healthy while using its supply of natural resources. Today, sustainable development is a proper trend in many countries.According to a recent study, the global market for low-carbon energy will become three times bigger over the next decades.China, for example, has set its mind on leading that market, hoping to seize chances in the new round of the global energy revolution.It is how trying hard to make full use of wind and solar energy, and is spending a huge amount of money making electric cars and high-speed trains.In addition, we are also seeing great growth in the global markets for sustainable products such as palm oil , which is produced without cutting down valuable rainforest.In recent years the markets for sustainable products have grown by more than 50%. Governments can fully develop the potential of these new markets.First, they can set high targets for reducing carbon emissions and targets for saving and reusing energy.Besides, stronger arrangement of public resources like forests can also help to speed up the development.Finally, governments can avoid the huge expenses that are taking us in the wrong direction, and redirecting some of those expenses can accelerate the change from traditional model to a sustainable one. The major challenge of this century is to find ways to meet the needs of growing population within the limits of this single planet.That is no small task, but it offers new chances for sustainable product industries. To full develop the low-carbon markets, government can _ . A) cut public expenses B) forbid carbon emission C) develop public resources D) encourage energy conservation
A: D
Question: Athens will welcome the 2004 Olympic Games with open arms. Not only will the Games be returning to their birthplace, but they'll also be entering a new period of Olympic history. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been looking for ways to make the world's largest sporting event a bit smaller and easier for cities to host. Mexico is the only Latin American nation to have hosted the Olympics. And the games have never been held in Africa. It costs well over$4 billion to host the Olympic Games. And this is stopping many poorer countries from trying to win the bid. Cities in Africa and Latin America, with great social and money problems, cannot even begin to make the bid. So, the IOC has suggested 117 ways to make the Games smaller and easier for cities across the world. These ideas are to be put into practice soon---maybe in time for the Beijing 2008 Olympics. The IOC wants to save up to $400 million. The suggestions include limiting the number of sports to 28 and the number of athletes to 10,500. "Imagine a bus with 28 seats and some sports need to get off to give their places to other sports,"said an IOC official. Sports that might not appear in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games included baseball, softball and the modern pentathlon (shooting, fencing, horse, jumping, swimming and running). "We think that the Olympic Games have to be made smaller, and the less costly so that they can be organized by all continents and subcontinents ,"said IOC president Jacques Rogge. "Our dream is that a continent such as Africa will be able to organize the Olympic Games." What's the main idea of the passage? A) The Olympic Games have to be made smaller and less costly B) The Olympic Games have to increase the number of sports. C) The Olympic games have to increase the number of athletes. D) The Olympic Games have to enlarge their global attraction.
Answer: A
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Traveling is one of the most important activities and people have been interested in it for many years. Modern traffics develops fast, so traveling to different places has become much easier than before. Staying healthy:while traveling can make your trip happier. But do you know how to keep healthy during a trip? The following information may be useful for you. Before leaving: * Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunglasses. * Take some necessary medicine with you. They can be used when you get sick or have other problems. * If you do lots of sports like walking or climbing on your trip, you should do some exercise for weeks or months before you leave. While traveling: * Be sure not to eat dirty food or bad fruit. * Have enough time to take a rest during your trip. * Tap water is not safe, so drink bottled water and always clean the cover on the bottle. If you do lots of sports while traveling, you should _ before you leave. A) do some exercise for weeks or months B) learn more about sports C) watch many sports games D) buy a car
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A