高中英语信息匹配

Many people are stuck in a life they don’t want, held in place by everything from financial restrictions to societal pressures. If you are looking to pursue your dreams, it can be discouraging to change everything at once.  ____
Write down your goals to get them out of your head and into reality. Be honest with yourself about what you want, no matter how impossible it seems and ignore what you “should” do based on the views of your friends, family or society. ____ Don’t leave anything out, no matter how small or silly it sounds. Look at the themes of your list to get an idea of what your dream life will look like.
____ Choose one that is relatively easy to accomplish, one that is doable but will require work and one that seems impossible based on your current circumstances and lifestyle. List the steps you will need to take to get to each goal, getting down to the little details.
____ Each time you complete one of the steps, cross it off so you can celebrate the process in addition to the end result. When you achieve the goal, find a way to continue integrating(使成为一体) it into your life.
Figure out how you can work your second two goals into your life. ___. If your big dream is to quit your job and travel the world, start a savings account that is dedicated to travel money and set aside a small amount each week for three years. Plan your steps like this and they will be doable and fit smoothly into your life.

A．Seek support from your friends and family.

B．You will need to have courage to make changes

C．Identify the top three things that will get you closer to your dream life.

D．Start with your smallest goal and work through the steps until you achieve it.

E.Choose a deadline for each goal, whether it is one year down the road or five.
F.List the things you want to accomplish in your life, both personal and professional.
G.Instead, make small, gradual changes to prepare the way to a dream life to make the process easier.

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How to Show Respect to Your Coworkers
If you want to reduce the stress in your work environment, one of the best things you can do is to show respect to your coworkers. Showing respect will earn you respect. _____ Respect is the first building block for the success of any relationship.
Use your manners. Greet your coworkers as you enter and exit work for the day. Always use “please”, “Thank you” and “pardon me”. If you do, all of your requests will be seen as just that and not orders. _____ It means everything from covering your mouth when you sneeze or yawn, to holding the door or elevator open when you see your coworker coming.
Make pleasant small talks. You do not have to talk for hours or know everything about your coworker. Generally, people enjoy and feel more comfortable in working environments where they know each other.
Lend a helping hand. This doesn’t mean that you have to be a martyr(受苦者), but don’t always take the “that’s not my job” attitude either. If you are having a particularly light day, or you see one of your coworkers drowning in work, offer to help. ______ It’ll probably make you feel good too.
Apologize if you are wrong and be modest. No one likes a show-off. You can talk about    the good characteristics, traits and relationships in your life without making people feel like you    think you are better than they are. ______ Coworkers will take notice.
_____ Being positive not only lifts your spirits, but also lifts the spirits of those around you. No one wants to be around someone who is constantly negative or always complaining. It’s just not professional.

A．Manners can be actions as well.

B．Speak encouraging words to others.

C．Actually some coworkers don’t need our respect.

D．Your coworker will appreciate your generous efforts.

E. Avoid standing, sitting or talking too close to someone.
F. It also allows you to get to know and befriend your coworkers.
G. No one is perfect, but what makes up your character is how you handle your mistakes.

下面文章节选自一本英语畅销书，具体描述了5个令人愉快的场景（第1-5题）。请从选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出与各场景相匹配的简要场景说明，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
A. When you arrive at your destination just as a great song ends on the radio
B. Finally remembering a word that’s been on the tip of your tongue for so long
C. When you’re watching one of your favorite movies and you realize you don’t remember how it ends
D. The moment at a concert after the lights go out and before the band comes on stage
E. Catching somebody singing in their car and sharing a laugh with them
F. Remembering what movie that guy is from
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You go early, grab a drink, you buy a T-shirt, you find your seat or you edge up to the stage, you listen to the opening act, you people watch, you talk to your friends, you guess what songs they might play, and then the moment finally arrives: The background music fades (逐渐变弱) down, all the lights suddenly go out, and there’s total blackness.
You feel a massive wave of expectation sweep across the crowd, people stand up, raise their arms and scream, and everyone clamors for that first view of the band walking on stage.
AWESOME!
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There’s really nothing like pulling up in the driveway and shutting off the engine just as that final drum beats or that sad guitar solo (独奏) slowly fades into perfect silence. If you time it just right, you’ll miss the start of the commercials, and you’ll be rewarded with the song replaying itself in your head all day.
AWESOME!
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You know the feeling.
Your favorite characters are introduced, the story kicks off, a couple plot twists and turns seem a bit unfamiliar, and it suddenly dawns on you: You can’t remember who the killer is, who dies, or if the cats ever get married. You can’t remember the story at all, and you’re loving every minute of it.
So you dim the lights, settle yourself under the blankets, and stay glued to the screen.
Because it’s like, hey, guaranteed blockbuster.
AWESOME!
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Exactly in the middle of the movie’s big scene it always happens.
Everything gets tense for the courtroom finale or championship football game, and then all of a sudden the lawyer or opposing coach turns out to be that guy from some other movie and you just can’t stop thinking about where he’s from.
Wait, was he the prison guard in The Silent Lamb? The lawyer from Miracle on 34^th Street? Or, no, no, no, I got it. He’s the knife guy from Once Upon a Time in Mexico.
AWESOME!
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It’s late, quiet, and you’re stuck at a red light.
And there’s just something worth smiling about when you observe that passionate display of pure private pleasure only a few feet away. Suddenly you’re the producer in the booth watching your struggling artist hit the high notes in their tight sound room on wheels. Yes, they’ve tried for years to get clean and make it off the streets, but now you’re finally smelling a hit …
So maybe you dance along for a few beats, catch the same on your radio, or lock eyes with them for a second and share a warm and heartfelt laugh. Maybe you feel a tiny stir in your heart as you connect with a total stranger for a few seconds. And maybe it makes you a tiny bit happier and maybe you smile a tiny bit more.
AWESOME!

Make sure the respondent has enough information
Remember your survey’s purpose
Keep your questions simple
Include only one topic per question
If in doubt, throw it out
Avoid leading questions
Write more effective survey questions
Naturally, no question is “good” in all situations, but there are some general rules to follow. Using these rules and examples will help you write useful questions.
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All other rules and guidelines are based on this one. There was a reason you decided to spend your time and money to do your survey, and you should ensure that every question you ask supports that reason. If you start to get lost while writing your questions, refer back to this rule.
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This is another way of stating the first rule, but it is important enough to repeat. A question should never be included in a survey because you can’t think of a good reason to discard it. If you cannot come up with a concrete benefit that will result from the question, don’t use it.
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Compound sentences force respondents to keep a lot of information in their heads, and are likely to produce unpredictable results. Example: “Imagine a situation where the production supervisor is away from the line, a series of defective parts is being manufactured, and you just heard that a new client requires ten thousand of these parts in order to make their production schedule. How empowered do you feel by your organization to stop the line and make the repairs to the manufacturing equipment?” This question is too complex for a clear, usable answer. Try breaking it down into components parts.
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How would you interpret the responses to “Please rate your satisfaction with the amount and kind of care you received while in the hospital.” or, a question asking about speed and accuracy? If you want to be able to come up with specific recommended actions, you need specific questions.
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Asking respondents “How effective has this company’s new distribution program been?” may not be as effective as “Recently, we used a new distribution system. Did you know this?” Followed by “Have you seen any positive benefits resulting from this change?” It can be beneficial to break down questions that require background information into two parts: a screening item describing the situation which asks if the respondent knows about it, and a follow-up question addressing attitudes the respondent has about the topic.

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A. Try to eat much more to keep health. B. Healthy eating makes teenagers look good. C. Healthy eating makes teenagers full of energy. D. Healthy eating keeps teenagers in a good mood. E. Healthy eating helps teenagers keep proper weight. F. Healthy eating ensures teenagers necessary nutrients.

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There can be many benefits of healthy eating for teenagers to eat proper well-balanced meals each day. Weight is often a sensitive issue for teens. At this point in their lives they become conscious of their self-appearance and fads (风尚) can make them want to look as good as possible. In order to cope with things like this many teens turn to dieting, thinking that it will give them a better body. The truth is that dieting will only deprive the body of the needed nutrients during these growth years. Healthy eating for teenagers on the other hand will help maintain a healthier weight.
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Eating the right foods means that your teen’s body receives all the vitamins and nutrients it needs. During the teenager years the body tends to absorb more calcium, iron and other vitamins and minerals than usual. By providing what the body of your teen needs it will be easier for it to reach its full physical potential for growth.
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Teenagers often have a lot of extracurricular activities — sports, drama or just hanging out with friends. Without the proper nutrition, your teen will easily get drained and feel tired leaving him or her slow and without any more energy to do anything. The body will need calories to burn to burn in order to create energy. So eating healthy is a must if you want your teen to cope with everyday activities.
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Notice how your teenager can be so moody at times? Studies show that healthy eating can help reduce mood swings and bring about a more pleasant disposition (性情). The food that your teen eats can affect the chemical composition within the brain. This happens since food can affect the production and release of neurotransmitters (神经传递素) to the brain. Carbohydrates can help with stress reduction while a lack of selenium in the body which is found in nuts can lead to bad moods.
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Have you ever heard of the saying that you are what you eat? By having them eat healthily they will have healthier bodies. This may include better skin, healthier teeth, hair and a better body in general. Having a teenager who looks good can really help boost their self-confidence and self-esteem.

A. Always respect others.
B. Listen to the other point of view.
C. Avoid putting down the other person's ideas and beliefs.
D. Stay calm
E. Use "I" statements to communicate how you feel, what you think, and what you want or need.
F. Don't make it personal.
5 Ways to (Respectfully) Disagree
It's easier to agree than disagree. But we can learn a lot from conversations where we don't see eye to eye — if we can listen and talk rationally, that is.
Unfortunately, many of us either shy away completely from disagreements or lose it when things don't go our way. These 5 tips can help keep disagreements constructive — whether you're talking to a parent, friend, or anyone else:
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If you get upset, it can help to remember you're mad at the idea or concept your parent (or friend, coach, coworker, etc.) is raising, not the person.
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If you've ever been on the receiving end of someone's tirade or put-downs, you know how valuable using respectful language and behavior can be. So instead of saying what you might be thinking ("That's a stupid idea!"), try: "I don't agree, and here's why." Resist the temptation to yell, use sarcasm, or make derogatory comments and you'll have a much better chance of getting your point across.
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Using "you" statements can sound argumentative. For example, telling your mom or dad, "You always remind me about my chores on Wednesdays when you know I have a lot of homework" has a very different tone from "I'm feeling pressured because I have a lot of homework tonight. Can I do those chores tomorrow?"
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Being a good listener is a way of showing that you respect and understand the other person's perspective. That makes it more likely he or she will do the same for you. When the other person is talking, try to stop yourself from thinking about why you disagree or what you'll say next. Instead, focus on what's being said. When it's your turn to talk, repeat any key points the other person made to show you listened and heard what was said. Then calmly present your case and why you disagree.
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This is the most important thing you can do to keep a conversation on track. Of course, it's a huge challenge to stay calm and rational when you feel angry or passionate about something — especially if the person you're talking to gets heated. You may need to be the mature one who manages the conversation, even if the other person is a parent or someone who should know better.

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What is a big dream?   Or, is a big dream something that provides only entertainment? Children dream big dreams, but there are three barriers to realizing dreams. They often kill them before they ever have a chance to grow.
The Self
Immediately following the birth of a big dream, a negative self-talk takes over and gives all the reasons why it cannot happen. This inside voice is the ego (自我). It’s there for protecting and should be listened to.     Most people are influenced by the inside voice. That’s why only a handful of people make their dream come true.
  
Family and friends are a lot like the ego. They want to protect those they love, so they will often list all the reasons why the big dreams won’t come true. Sometimes, family and friends destroy dreams of those they love most, out of their own fear of being left behind.
The World
If one gets past the first two barriers, one has to face the world.     In the past, big dreamers were locked up and sometimes even killed when they were shown to the world. Fortunately, in most of the world today, big dreamers just get laughed at.
The way to realize a big dream is with confidence and action. When children have confidence and then take action, they will be ready to accept any failure. The truth is that every great dreamer whose dreams have never seen the light of success knows failure well.    

A．Family and Friends.

B．How big Dreams Die.

C．Does a big dream show one’s future?

D．They simply fail until they succeed.

E. it is the last and the most terrible barrier.
F. Sometimes it is right, but more often it is wrong.
G. And their big dream is to be a rock star or a famous artist.

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Does failure really exist?
If you believe you have failed, then you have. If you believe you don’t have the ability to succeed, then you don’t. ____The moment you decide to give up or to stop working toward your goals, failure is born.
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Most people give themselves an out without even realizing it. They are willing to work hard on reaching their goals, but only until the going gets too rough or their energy dies down. Don’t do that! ____ Never quit, never admit failure, and never lose heart.
Don’t believe in a clear finish line for goals.
It’s a good idea to set a general timeline(时间表), but remember that something will be beyond your control. ___If you lock yourself into a given timeline, you might make yourself feel like a failure! Instead, get a general idea of when you’d like your goal to be completed. Then take it one day at a time and focus on making progress instead of reaching the finish line in as little time as possible.
Be sure that you don’t see difficulties as failures.
Difficulties mean only one thing: it’s not time for your goal to be completed yet. That’s it! It doesn’t mean you failed; it doesn’t mean you are weak; it doesn’t mean you’ll never achieve your goals. ____You’ve got to keep moving forward and find a way over, around, or through the difficulties.

A．Never give up on yourself.

B．Failure only exists in your own mind!

C．That’s exactly how failure makes us feel.

D．It simply means you have not done enough yet.

E. You can never say exactly when your goal will be reached.
F. Make up your mind to make your goal happen, no matter what!
G. Work hard towards your goal, and you will be likely to get good results.

A. Airport services
B. Air transport prices
C. Transport by plane
D. Development
E. Fast growth in the US airlines
F. Beginning time
　　　　　 
Airplanes are used to carry passengers, cargo and mail. Air transport companies run scheduled airlines and non-scheduled services over local, national, and international routes. The aircraft run by these companies change from small planes to large planes.
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The first air passenger services began in 1910, when dirigibles(飞艇)began working between several German cities. The first scheduled airplane service to carry passengers began in the US in 1914. Several experimental airmail flights took place in India, Europe, and the USA before World War I, but air transport services did not become a true business until after the war.
　　　　　 
During World WarⅡintercontinental air transport began to become well set-up. After the war the new long-distance planes with developed equipment were increasingly able to prevent storms and strong wind and make flights cheap. Jumbo Jets began working in 1970.
　　　　　 
During the 1970s the number of home passengers on US airlines increased about 78%, and during the 1980s the number was up about 58%. In 1990 there were 41. 8 million international passengers: the number was a 75% increase over 1980.
　　　　　 
Major airports provide all kinds of services to make travel easy and pleasant for passengers. These change from such basic services as ticket-sales counters and restaurants to luxury(豪华的)hotels, shopping centers and play areas for children.

(P="Pinky," A= Ann)
P: Hello, Ann! This is Pinky. How was your weekend?
A: 　　　 
P: Your whole family?
A: Yes, all of us. 　  
P: I didn’t know that was your favorite. It’s mine, too.
A: 　　　　But we started dinner late. My brother Paul’s car broke down. He and Jennifer got there after nine. We were all feeling very hungry by then.
P: I thought his car was a new one. What was the trouble?
A: 　　　Paul says that new cars are not as good as old ones. He says their steering wheels are not so good.
P: By the way, Ann. Can you do me a favor? My computer doesn’t work. Can I use yours for several days?
A: Sorry, Pinky, but I’ve lent it to Nancy. 　　　I’m sure she’ll lend you hers.

A．We went to our favorite restaurant, the Golden Crab.

B．Nancy is now busy preparing for the examination next week.

C．Why don’t you ask Emily?

D．The food was good as usual.

E. I don’t know.
F. Wonderful. We had a family dinner.
G. We had a wonderful football match with the league from Grade 2.

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A. Find inspiration around you B. Spare no efforts to achieve your goal C. Hold a positive attitude D. Break the routine E. Find a reason in everything you do F. Take care of your health

You may have goals of losing weight, dreaming of pursuing a passion or interest, plans of achieving success in your career and relationships, but without positive motivation, all these remain goals, plans and dreams if you are not motivated to achieve them and make them into reality. Positive thoughts play a major role in your outlook in life and in giving you the motivation to reach for you dreams. If you are optimistic that you can do the task at hand, or you can reach your goals, you will be motivated to take those steps towards achieving it.
Whether it is nature’s beauty, or great relationships from friends and family, being able to find inspiration has a positive impact in getting yourself motivated to do what you want to achieve and live a better life, so strive to make friends and keep a happy relationship with your family.
One of the things that can contribute to lack of motivation is doing the same things every day and getting stuck into it without knowing where you are heading. Sometimes you have to explore other opportunities, learn new skills and explore other interests. Do not be afraid to take risks, explore new ways of achieving your goals and get out of your comfort zone at times to discover new things around you and take advantage of new opportunities in life.
A tired and stressed body most often leads to lack of motivation to do what you want to do. Have a regular exercise. This will not only make you become stronger physically but will also lift up your mood to tackle (处理)life’s challenges each day.
Most often, we feel mostly motivated if there is a need to do it. Finding the reason why you live your life each day will truly make everything easy and help you get motivated. Dedicating(致力于) your efforts to someone you love and treasure is also a good motivation that you can give yourself. No matter what challenges you have to face, for as long as you know that you are doing it for someone you love, you will find yourself motivated to do it.

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Importance of Education to Youths
Education serves as the means to develop oneself physically, mentally and socially．Here's how education makes a difference in youths' lives．
   The importance of education proves itself in the need to educate youths to become mature individuals．Youth is the growing stage of their lives．It is during these years that they develop from kids to become mature and responsible individuals．It is during this phase that they make career decisions and begin pursuing their goals．
    Education should consist of training and development in their field（s） of interest． It should help the youths define their career objectives, decide what they want from life and enable them to achieve what they wish to．Education to youths must aim at helping them build a skill set and work on the skills acquired to develop subject expertise．It should include courses that can help them develop a career．The education should open doors for new opportunities in different fields．It should help the youths find avenues to pursue their interests．Education must help them set reachable goals and realize them．
     It is important that education to youths aims at developing social awareness in these adults-to-be．The training given to them should consist of environmental education and social values．They should be made aware of the current social and environmental issues．They should be explained the steps they can take in dealing with the issues． Education should ex-pose the youths even to the darker side of society． Youths should be encouraged to come up with ideas and ways to better the society that they are part of．
   Overpopulation, diseases and teenage pregnancy are some areas of growing concern to day．The reason is lack of sex education．Incomplete knowledge in this regard or wrong notions about sex causes such problems in teenagers．This underlines the importance of sex education to youths．Education should make the youths self-aware．
   While instilling(灌输） the good in youths, education should also give them the ability to reject the bad． It should enable them to choose good against bad．Education should enable them to take decisions and make choices, each time preferring right to wrong．Education should give them the strength to accept the mistakes made, mend them and most importantly learn from them．Education should give them the courage to rise after every fall and turn every failure into a success．

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Home can be a great place for children to study.It's important to provide a workspace of their own where they can read books or just write a letter to their friends.
●Location (位置)
____Kitchen and dining room are not so well suited for regular study，since books and pens get in the way of the daytoday uses of those areas.Set up a place where a child can settle in and leave papers and pens at hand without having to clear everything away each night.For a child that likes being alone，set aside a corner of his bedroom，but keep it separate from things like games，music and other hobbies not related to studying.
●Keeping Things in Order
Parents should encourage their child to spread out，but to leave it neat and orderly when he isn't using his workspace.Ownership is very important for selfrespect ____ The workplace should be personal，but not another part of the playroom.
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Encourage the whole family to help build a supportive environment that children need for success in school.Give them a good example of how to deal with problems，how to manage time and get things done in the right way.__ __Study will be more enjoyable and effective when supported by the whole family.

A．Attitude Is Everything

B．Bring Organization into Your Home

C．Here are severval ways to choose a location.

D．Building a Good Home Learning Environment

E．Hold a cando attitude and your child will follow your example.
F．Setting up a space in a common area of your home can be a good idea for children.
G．A child who learns to organize his space will carry organization into every corner of his life.

请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
首先，请阅读下面六封申请奖学金的书信：

A	Dear Sir or Madam, I should like to apply for one of the scholarship that your department may be offering to students from other countries. I have graduated from Southeast Normal University since 2009. I major in French Language Education. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your reply. Very sincerely yours, (Signature)
B	Dear Sir, I am a postgraduate student in Beijing Science and Engineering University. I major in microelectronics engineering, and do some research work during my study years. I hope to have a future study and continue to do my research work if I succeed in obtaining the engineering scholarship. Would you please send me the necessary application forms and any further details about the scholarship. Respectfully yours, (Signature)
C	Dear Sir, I am writing to you in the hope of obtaining the scholarship in history to support my study and some research work. I am a graduate student in the Department of History in the Northeast University for Nationalities. In addition to study and research work, I also write books. Recently I have finished a book on the history of Origin nationality in China. I would like to focus on that field for my advanced studies. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your reply. Respectfully yours, (Signature)
D	Dear Sir or Madam, I would be most grateful if you would send me details of graduate study facilities or scholarships in civil engineering which University of Lancaster may be offering to students from overseas. I majored in engineering and graduated from Fudan University in 2008. I have studied English for more than 7 years up to intermediate（中间的）level. If any scholarships are available, I would appreciate it if you would send me the necessary application forms. Sincerely yours, (Signature)
E	Dear Dr. Gomes, I have read the announcement of the scholarship in chemistry that the University of Colorado is offering, and I would like to submit my application. The enclosed application form for admission to the graduate school of your university will give my educational history. However, I would like to point out that I have just received an M.S. Sincerely yours, (Signature)
F	Dear Dr. Brown, I shall be obliged if you sent me the necessary application forms of scholarships in philosophy which University of Omaha may be offering to students from other countries. I graduated from Zhongshan University in 2009, and majored in philosophy. Please give my application the first consideration. I look forward to your reply. Very truly yours, (Signature)

请阅读以下奖学金申请者的信息，然后匹配申请者和他或她的申请。
Sun Xiaohong: Sun has graduated from Fudan University and majored in civil engineering. Her English is up to intermediate level.
Wu Mingming: Wu is a postgraduate student in Beijing Science and Engineering University, and majors in microelectronics engineering.
Wang Xin: Wang has just received an M.S. He majored in chemistry when he was in the university.
Li Liang: Li graduated from Zhongshan University a few years ago. He is very interested in philosophy.
Liu Jun: Liu is studying in the Northeast University for Nationalities. He wants to focus on the history of Origin nationality for his advanced studies.

第二节：下面文章中有5处（第58~62题）需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合各段意思的小标题。选项中有一项是多余选项。
A. Live in denial
B. Sell your iPhone
C. Stop making phone calls
D. Purchase a car rather than an iPhone
E. Move to a location with strong carrier signal
F. Return the phone and get one from a different manufacturer（制造商）
Apple’s so-called iPhone 4 “Death Grip” - where holding the phone in the left hand weakens the signal - may rank among the top marketing failures of the 2010s.
Frustrated iPhone 4 owners don’t need to wait around for Apple to handle the problem. They can solve the calling problems on their own. I’ve got five guaranteed solutions, but you probably won’t like them.
________________. In most US states, purchasers can return phones within 14 days - 30 days in states like California. It’s the “buyer’s regret” period, and for some people who can’t make clear calls there surely is some kind of regret. Apple’s newest handset may be the most fashionable phone on the planet, but it is by no means the only choice. Yes, you can use another smart phone and find happiness.
_______________. OK, so this might seem like an extreme choice, but, hey, aren’t all those phone calls annoying? I’ve dramatically reduced the number of phone calls and must say it feels good to be free of them. You text, tweet（推特） and Facebook anyway. The iPhone has a touchscreen for a reason. Use it.
But, please, don’t text and drive.
_______________. If you must make phone calls, change your location. Repeatedly test for the Death Grip, but don’t let the sellers know the real reason for moving. Surely they’ll think that anyone willing to wait all night in a line to buy a cell phone is some one who is easily tricked or taken in. Don’t let your iPhone 4 enthusiasm drive up the seller’s counter offer.
________________. Hey, why should Apple be the only one who makes money? The iPhone 4 eBay auctions（拍卖）are crazy. There are “buy it now” prices of $1,000 and auctions with bids（出价）starting above $800. While writing this post, I watched one auction count down 7 minutes to zero, where in the final seconds the winning bid was $1,300 for the 32GB black model, unopened.
_______________. It’s surprising how effectively some people can just ignore problems like they don’t exist. No matter what the situation, they ignore it. “Hey, Johnny, don’t you know Toyota recalled（召回） a bazillion cars for accelerator pedal defects?” You know his answer: “Toyota is the best company on the planet. There is no problem with my car.” I’ve seen this kind of denial behavior among some Mac enthusiasts, too. About Death Grip, Apple CEO Steve Jobs is on record firmly stating: “Just avoid holding it in that way.” Apple claims the problem really isn’t iPhone 4 but you. Hey, you can choose to believe that. Denial will fix your problem, because you’ll never admit to having one.