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I had to learn to balance work, study and family when I was at college. I was a retail assistant working part-time and had at least four modules to complete at the same time at college. I also had to help around the house doing household cleaning and shopping at times. I managed to finish my college work on time, which was very difficult and hard, and still hold down a job. Why was it possible? Because I only thought about my part-time work when I was at work on the weekends and my college work had to be done from Mondays to Fridays before the weekends. This was hard—but you need to set a timetable for yourself. It was an achievement when I finally realized that things have to be done in order, and need to be organized as well. Balancing study and other aspects(方面) of your life can be a problem if you have a job or a family, but planning in advance is helpful. Use the time you have well. Do not leave anything until the last minute, as this will only cause problems. 55.The underlined word“vital”(in Paragraph 1) means_____________. A. commonB. necessaryC. easyD. difficult 56. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the advice the writer gives? A. Try to study many subjects in a day.B. Try not to study on the weekends. C. Plan in advance.D. Try to set a timetable. 57. It could be inferred from the passage that__________. A. the writer has a part-time job as an assistant when he was at college B. you need to set a timetable for yourself C. you should make a personal timetable if you are bad at balancing your time D .the writer can arrange(安排) his time well when he was at college 58. What is the passage mainly about? A.I had a good time during my college. B. How to study well at college. C. Balance time between study and other aspects of your life. D. How to plan your things in advance. 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Will the finder please come to Class 3,Grade 1? ********************************************************************************** Found A green Jacket was left on the sports ground yesterday afternoon(April 15th).Will the owner please ring 656-6688? 59.“Classified ads”may probably mean____________. A. ads about everyone’s life B .ads giving one some necessary information C. ads divided into different groups according to a certain rule D. ads for which you needn’t pay any money 60. If you want to place an ad, what number should you call? A. 800-0739.B.800-1932.C.800-4300.D.800-0667. 61. If you want to get a used color TV and a recorder, how much will you have to pay? A.$275.B.$150.C.$25.D.$175. 62. If you want to find a part-time job, you will look at . A. For rent B. For saleC .Help wantedD. Lost 63. If you can’t find your school card, you will put up a notice at . A. LostB. FoundC. Help wantedD. For sale D Dear Michelle, My mother is not a good example for me and my sister. She smokes, stays out late, and she curses(骂人).I love her but I am ashamed of her.I do not want to bring my friends home because she does not act like any of the other mothers. She says I am a loser because I sit at home and study. I wish I could live in another family that was normal, but it will be 5 years before I am 18 and legal. What am I supposed to do until then? Prisoner of a Crazy House Dear 7th Grader, I am glad that you love your mother because the rest of your feelings about her may change as you get older and mature(成熟). While it is true that your mother’s smoking, partying and cursing bring you shame, the fact that you want to stay separate from her doings is notable and very smart. It shows that you are a winner, not a loser. I am guessing, therefore, that you do not bring shame to yourself, and that is a good thing, So, keep it that way and keep away from your mother’s habits. At the same time, try to get the best grades and join clubs and school activities. Offer social service on weekends and visit your friends at their homes. Fortunately, you are not alone. Many teens live in homes with immature, misguided, selfish parents. Those kids often feel lonely and separate from the rest of their friends because of their parents’ terrible deeds. But they develop good friendships with nice kids, do well in school, and often find a teacher or guidance advisor who makes all the difference! Do it, Miss Winning 13 years old, and keep looking forward to your own fine future. Maybe by then your mother may even see the light and realize how surprising you really are. (责任编辑：admin) |