Auctioneer's Plan

For Personal Property,such as antiques,silver,jewelry,china,glassware,motorcycles,trucks,tractors,lawn & garden equipment,restaurant equipment,etc.

l         No trouble-simply call us and we'll handle everything for you.We can meet with you to see the items（物品）and make a recommendation on the best way to sell your items.If you need the items removed from their.current location,we can do it quickly.Once the items are sold,we'll mail you a check in three weeks.

l         You'll get top dollar by selling through the competitive market—the buyers at a Public Auction（拍卖）will assure you a fair selling price.

For Real Property（不动产）

l         You never have to show the property—we'll handle it for you.All of our efforts,and yours,are pointed to the Auction date—this is not a long,drawn out selling process.

l         You sell the property in "AS IS" condition,so no concerns about guarantees or implied.

l         Settlement is in 45 days and there is no waiting to find out if the Buyer has financing approval.You'll never have contract charges unless you want them.

l         The Buyer pays all settlement expenses and picks up all other costs from the day when the Auction takes place as well as knowing you've got the property sold.   

For Real or Personal Property,there are many other benefits we'd be happy to discuss with you.Call us for a free, voluntary meeting."A picture is worth a thousand words,"when we see what you'd like to sell,we can advise you as to the best way to get top dollar.   

21.How does the Auction website benefit you in selling personal property?   

A.It helps you quickly remove the items for free.         B.It recommends the best way for you to sell high.

C.It can decide the price before seeing the items.             D.It mails the check to you within three months.

22.What does the underlined phrase "AS IS" in Paragraph 5 probably mean?

A.Urgent.                           B.Random.                         C.Present.                         D.Shabby.

23.What is the purpose of this passage?

A.To introduce Auction benefits.                       B.To encourage public donations.

C.To exhibit secondhand property.               D.To introduce property varieties.

Thanks to a successful crowd-funding campaign,Dion Leonard,an extreme marathon runner is adopting a stray pup（流浪狗）he met while running a 155-mile race in the Gobi desert in China.The funds（基金）that were raised will help cover medical expenses so that the dog can be transported from China to Leonard's home of Edinburgh, Scotland.

The female dog,who Leonard appropriately named Gobi,joined Leonard on day two of the annual 4 Deserts Race Series and ran side-by-side with him for 77 miles.Leonard noticed Gobi running with 101 runners during the first day,but on the second day,Gobi was on the start line,looking up at him."This was the first contact I had with her and as I ran off the line I noticed her by my side,"he said."I didn't speak much to her that day,but at the finish line she followed me into the tent and we slept next to each other.That was it then."

Leonard shared his sleeping space,water and food with his small companion during the race.He even lent her a hand when needed."I carried her across rivers that she could not cross on her own,"he wrote on his Crowdfunder page.           

After the race,it was clear to Leonard that he had developed a special bond with the pup and started researching ways to get Gobi to the UK.He learned that it would take four months for Gobi to be medically checked and cleared for entry,all of which will cost $6,560 USD,an amount that has been surpassed（超过）due to a successful Crowdfunder campaign that raised $13,330 USD.      

24.Why did Leonard leave Scotland for China?

A.To travel in Gobi desert. B.To search for a stray pup.     C.To join in a desert race.  D.To donate for animals.

25.What happened to Leonard and Gobi in the 155-mile race?

A.Gobi ran side by side with Leonard from the beginning to the end.

B.Leonard shared his food,water and sleeping space with Gobi.

C.Gobi helped Leonard a great deal in crossing the rivers.

D.They were the first to reach the finish line.

26.It can be inferred from the passage that       .

A.it's not easy to transport a pet to a different country

B.Gobi was familiar with Leonard before the race

C.the money will help shorten the medical checking time

D.Gobi can run much faster than extreme marathon runners  

27.Leonard can be best described as "       ".

A.wealthy                           B.generous                        C.determined                            D.kindhearted

When you think of what to eat when you're trying to build muscles,fruits may not be the first that comes to mind.But fruits are just as important as any other food.Their potassium（钾）helps make and build muscles,the carbs（碳水化合物）spare your body from burning your muscles for fuel and the antioxidants（抗氧化物）protect the muscles from damage.

Potassium builds muscles.You need enough potassium in your diet to help build muscles.Adults need 4,700 milligrams of potassium a day.Any fruit can help you meet your daily potassium needs,but be sure to include those that are especially good sources,such as cantaloupe,bananas,oranges,kiwifruit,prunes and dried apricots.

Carbs provide your body with energy,and if you don't get enough,your body might burn your muscles for energy instead.The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says that Carbs are the major nutrient in fruit and make a healthy choice on your muscle-growing diet.Healthy,high-carb fruits include grapes,pears,cherries,pineapples and dates.  

Antioxidants protect muscles.Large amounts of exercise causes chemical reactions that may damage cells,and this may lead you to consider adding antioxidants to your daily routine.But when it comes to antioxidants and health, it's always better to get them from food.Fruits are rich in a number of antioxidants,including vitamin C.Load up on antioxidants to protect your muscles by filling your diet with mangoes,grapefruit,apples and berries.

There are a number of ways you can-add fruit to your muscle-building diet to get all the nutritional benefits. Start by making fruit the sweet ending to your meals.Blend（掺）it up with Greek yogurt to get the nutrients your body needs for refreshment.Fruit also makes.an easy and convenient snack choice. 

28.If you want to build muscles,you should eat       .

A.bananas,oranges,kiwifruit and apricots                           B.mangoes,grapefruit,apples and berries 

C.grapes,pears,cherries,pineapple and dates                  D.bananas,grapefruit,cherries and cantaloupe

29.What offers you great help to keep energetic?    

A.Potassium.                      B.Carbs.                            C.Antioxidants.                          D.Yogurt.

30.What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?

A.Exercises usually damage cells and bring harm to your body.

B.Getting from food is the only way to take in antioxidants.

C.Fruits provide more than one nutrient for you.

D.Any fruit can help get enough Antioxidants.

31.What can be the best title for the passage?

A.Are fruits as important as food?                            B.What makes a healthier diet?

C.Which fruit is the first for building muscles?                    D.Which fruits help increase muscle growth?     

What is it?It's called TVFrog.It is a state-of-the-art

Home Theater box that can be easilyconnected to any

TV set.It comes with everything already installed

（安装）and is up and running within minutes.No

technical know-how needed.

It is an all-in-one entertainment center that allows you to get rid of all your other hardware and remotes.All the apps we know are already pre-installed like AppleTV,Amazon Firestick etc.But there is a main difference—it allows you to watch anything for free.With no subscriptions（订阅）and completely legal.

How does it work?Just connect TVFrog with any TV or monitor you have.Press the power button and done.No seriously,it usually takes 10 seconds and you are able to watch anything you want.

But how can you watch for free?The TVFrog technology searches the internet where it will locate and stream, almost any television show,Hollywood movie,or live sports event you want to watch without having to worry about paying rental fees or monthly subscriptions.Also,it is completely legal to use as you are not saving the content just streaming.That is the great thing about it.

Of course cable（有线电视）companies are not happy with the situation so they are trying to stop TVFrog from selling it to the public.So it might get banned soon,but as soon as you have one you are completely fine and will be able to watch everything for free forever—completely legal.

You're probably thinking that this device is very expensive,False!TVFrog is on sale at the moment for under $70!One time payment—no subscription,no monthly costs.

32.What is needed to get a TVFrog to work?

A.Subscribing programs.         B.Changing the software. C.Removing its hardware.  D.Connecting it with a TV.

33.Which is true about the TVFrog?

A.It is cheap,convenient and forever free.                          B.Most of the programs in it are free to watch.

C.It encourages users to save content from the internet.   D.It has completely taken the place of traditional TV.

34.The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 4 probably refer to "      ".

A.the TV or monitor                B.the internet                   C.the TVFrog technology  D.the theater

35.What can we learn from Paragraph 5?

A.Cable companies encourages TVFrog selling.                B.Programs in TVFrog are usually less wonderful.

C.It is smarter to bring a TVFrog home right now!              D.Governmental bans against TVFrog has come out.

How to Be a Great Best Friend

Everyone wants to be a great best friend but doesn't know how or where to start that perfect friendship.The following will help you.

Be your own best friend first._36_If you can't respect yourself,then you can't respect others.Understand what values are important to you and stick to them.Seek out others who honor those values because you'll only end up hurting yourself and possibly others if those people don't have the same values as you.

Trust each other._37_All you have to do really is make sure you can both trust each other.Don't try to trick or use your friend to your advantage;you need to make them know they can trust you.

Learn to listen.Nobody likes a best friend who just talks and talks,but never listens.If you're a chatterbox,try to develop good listening skills.Whenever your best friend says something,listen carefully and say something._38_If they ask for advice,listen carefully and give them the best advice you can.

Care for your best friend.If your best friend is upset,ask them what's wrong,They might not tell you straight away,but they should in the end._39_Understand that certain things are private,and trust that they'd be just as patient with you if you were in their shoes.

Let your friend have other friends,too.If your best friend picks another friend over you,try to be friends with their friend too._40_Everyone is always looking for new friends.But never leave the old one;your loyalty is what the other person expects and counts on every day.

A.Learn how to respect yourself.

B.Maybe you guys can be a group of friends!

C.Don't interrupt while they're talking to you.  

D.Best friends are the most valuable friends you have.

E.If they don't tell you,don't get angry at them.

F.To be a great best friend really doesn't take much.

G.Take time out of your day to appreciate the funny things in life.