We_____satisfied with their work.

 A．don’t  B．are not   C．won’t  D．weren’t being

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　　Helene Warton and her sister Charlotte don't go to school. Instead they are taught in their 1 by their parents, Heidrun and Richard Warton. The Wartons are one of the rapidly growing number of families in Britain who are 2 with the school system. The most famous 3 is probably the Lawence family, whose home-taught daughter Ruth recently 4 a first-class degree at Oxford University, at the age of 13.

　　Until Christmas 1982, Helence and Charlotte Warton 5 their local village primary school. But Helence, a clever and tidy girl, had difficulties, “I'm slow at writing and things like that,” she says, “I don't like reading aloud; I got left 6 .” It was not until Mrs. Warton met another family who were members of a(n) 7 called Education Otherwise that she 8 that it was possible for children to be 9 at home.

　　However giving up school can produce an unpleasant feeling and effect on both parents and children. “We were very 10 in the beginning”, says Heidrun Warton. We tried to 11 it like school at first. But gradually the family relaxed, and soon noticed the advantages of home education. Helence could work at her own 12 and began to read a great deal. Curiosity and self-motivation became very important. 13 was no longer competitive, it was divided into subjects and it became more practical. 14 learning from books, Helence and Charlotte started to cook, help in the garden, do housework, visit museums and other places of interest with her parents, and go to drama and music lessons. They got more 15 to see what their mother calls “real life” －their parents and other adults 16 everyday things.

　　Heidrun Warton is not a qualified teacher, and she believes that parents don't need special qualifications (资格):“Young children want to learn”, she says. “You don't 17 children at home; you just allow them to learn.” She has become very 18 about the normal school system. “Education authorities (权威者) are not willing to really 19 . They feel that they are experts, and the only ones 20 to teach children. But mothers will always teach their children more than anyone else－but in a natural way.”

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　　The other day in school we were discussing jobs. Our teacher, Mrs Bolt, said that vocation was very important and that it was never too early to think about your life's work. Most of the children really weren't too sure about what they wanted to be. But I knew exactly what I wanted to be, and when Mrs Bolt asked me, I replied, “A truck driver.”

　　“A truck driver?”repeated Mrs Bolt. “Why do you want to be a truck driver, Kenneth?”

　　“Because truck drivers are always on the move. They don't have to sit at desks all day. They are out on the road and they see a lot of the country. Their pay is good, too. And you never have any homework.”

　　The class laughed.

　　“Well, Kenneth,”answered Mrs Bolt. “You certainly sound enthusiastic（热情洋溢的）. I guessed that you don't like sitting at a desk or doing homework. Is that correct, Kenneth?”“Yes, I guess so,”I said.

　　“Well, since you are so interested in becoming a truck driver, I think you should investigate（调查）the field a little further. I want you to go to the library and take out a book on truck driving. And I want you to write a book report on it and hand it at the end of the month.”

　　“That's the last time I will ever tell anybody my secret ambition（雄心）.”

(1)The underlined word “vocation”in the first paragraph means ________.

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(2)The teacher told the students ________.

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A．never to think of their jobs early

B．to think of their jobs as late as possible

C．it was too late for them to think of their jobs

D．they should think of their jobs as early as possible

(3)Why did Mrs Bolt ask Kenneth to write the book report?

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A．She wanted him to learn about the other side of truck driving.

B．She was angry with him.

C．She was satisfied with the reasons he gave.

D．She wanted the whole class to follow his example.

(4)Why won't Kenneth tell about his ambition any more?

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A．Because he can't realize his ambition.

B．He just got more homework to do because he had told Mrs Bolt about it.

C．Because he was scolded by Mrs Bolt.

D．Because he was laughed at by his fellow classmates.

(5)Which of the following is NOT mentioned?

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A．A truck driver doesn't have to sit still at desks.

B．A truck driver can see a lot of places of interest.

C．They have got to do a lot of hard work which is interesting.

D．A truck driver don't have to do any homework like the students do.

 

A．   Decide to Be Happy B．   Lower Your Expectations C．   Learn to Enjoy the Moment D．   Look for the Good in Everything E．   Let People Deal with Their Own Problems F．   Focus More on What You Can Control Than on What You Can’t

So many times I hear people say that they will be happy once a certain event occurs. They think that once they move into a new house, start their new job, travel or retire they will be happy. But it doesn’t work that way.

If you truly want to be happy, here’s what to do.

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You are not just a victim of circumstances or your emotions. Think about it this way. If you are in a horrible argument with someone, and the person you most respect enters the room, what will happen? The fighting will likely stop immediately, your mood will change, and so will your behavior. You do have control, and you are the one who decides how you will face the day!

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We are never disappointed unless we have expectations. If you base your emotions on the need for certain things to happen, you will likely be let down most of the time. Instead, work hard, and treat everything good that happens as a bonus for which you can be thankful.

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Don’t get too wrapped up in issues involving friends or family. We are each responsible for our own lives, and even when someone makes a bad mistake, it is not up to you to make things better. And remember that worry doesn’t help anyone!

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You might not be satisfied with your income, but there’s no point complaining about it. Improve your diploma so that you can get a better job in the future. You may have an incurable illness, such as diabetes, but the fact that it’s incurable doesn’t mean that it cannot be managed.

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   You don’t have to be a Pollyanna(盲目乐观者)about life, but you can see the bright side of almost every situation if you just make a point of looking for it. Happiness is not an uncatchable mouse! Once you have made up your mind that you are going to be happy despite what is going on around you, the task becomes easier. One of the key things to remember is that happiness doesn’t come from outside but begins on the inside and actually spread outward, and can influence everyone around you in a positive manner.