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1、1.1Jim Doherty may not be a born farmer , but he gets buywithout too much trouble. Not that he has had it easy. That first hard winter he faced must have left him with the temptation to give up and go back to the city. But he managed toget through it without losing heart. He picked up a lot of skill

2、s since then and made some real improvements。his farm, though without much laborsaving machinery aside from that old rotary cultivator. I suspecthe doesn t make all that much, though he does have his writing to supplementwhat little profit he makes from the farm. I guess he does it primarily for the

3、 quality of life. Certainly, they seem a happy family and you can often see them out working together, one day spraying apple trees, the next stacking firewood.1.2A homesteader （自耕农）is a person who lives a self-reliant lifestyle with major emphasis on home production. while the Industrial Age is bei

4、ng replaced by information and electronics, some people try to seek an escape from the social, environmental, and economic madness of the modern age and begin to consider returning to the country. As this lifestyle is so enjoyable, satisfying and rewarding, more and more people are prepared to quit

5、their job in the city and start a new and more meaningful life on their various farms. For some it has become not only a way of life, but a way of looking at the world.Of course, life in the country can be pretty tough. While it is an enjoyment to be so close to Nature, you may have to reduce your d

6、ependence on fuels by cutting back on your daily consumption. You may also have to prepare your own meals every day and provide your own low-cost entertainment without the luxuriesthat are common in cities. On balance however, living in the country has long been a part of the American Dream. Generat

7、ions of Americans have considered the country an ideal setting in which to live and raise a family2.1The underground Railroad was forged by the efforts of those who were prepared to fight against slavery and stand upfor the long-suffering Southern black Americans. Some of those who helped to transpo

8、rt slaves to the north and freedom were former slaves themselves. Others felt compelled to take part because of their deeply held convictions .For many of those involved, liberating the slaves from those who exploited them because a mission While their eventual goal was to abolish slavery completely

9、, in the meantime they were intent on helping to free as many slaves as possible, often at considerable risk. In the eyes of slave owners, they were dangerous enemies and frequently received deaththreats2.2Despite the name, the Underground Railroad was not really a railroad, but was a network of peo

10、ple who assisted fugitive slaves. Many fugitives who escaped to theNorth and Canada received assistance along the way from individuals who were involved in this network. By the early 19th century, the organization became so successful that it is estimatedthat that between 1810 and 1850,100,000 slave

11、s escaped from the South through the Underground Railroad.It was not a(n) coincidencethat it was called the Underground Railroad. Steam railroads had just emerged and the terms used to describe the people who helped and the fugitives were related to the railroad line. Fugitive slaves were called par

12、cels and passengers, the helpers were the conductors, the people who provided their homes as refuge were called stationmasters, and the homes were referred to as depots or stations.The route used was an important part of a successful escape. There were numerous secret routes that a conductor could u

13、se.The one used depended on where the search parties and slave catchers werestationed. Some trips required the use of many different routes. I f it appeared that they might be in danger, a guide would change paths. Some guides and fugitives even hid out in bushes and swamps for many days until it wa

14、s safe to continue on. Quickness was not the main concern , instead safety was most important and as a result they often zigzagged in order to avoid capture3.1Statistics shoWhat crime in rural areas is now rising faster than in the cities. Th e era when the countryside stood for safety and secutity

15、has long gong. No longer is it safe anywhere to go out leaving the door on the latch. We all feel vnlnerable _ and seek to strengthen the barriers we use to hold criminals at bay . These can r ange from old fashioned bolts and bars to the latest electronic devices. Amomenf s reflection ,however ,is

16、enough to bring us face to face with the following puzzle : w e may have locked the evils out,but in doing so we have locked ourselves in . this har dly seems a civilized way of life.3.2Statistics show that at some point in your life, you will get robbed. Things get even worse for apartment dwellers

17、 because so many people pass in and out of an apartment building, and it is much tougher to keep non-residents out.So what to do? Dont panic. Yes, apartments are liable to robbery, but there are options other than barricading yourself in your apartment with a shotgun. We suggest that you use some co

18、mmon sense to shift that target from your door. Then the burglar will rob the less guarded, not you.We know what youre thinking: I ll never get robbed. Whod want to steal a half can of Diet Coke and an electrictoothbrush? If those really are the only things in your apartment, you have every reason n

19、ot to worry. However, if you have something youd like to keep - say, a TV, a stereo, a computer, a Picasso - its wise to be cautious.Your goal is not to set up any sophisticated security systems to hold thieves at bay; your goal is to keep crimi nals from even trying to break into your apartment in

20、the first place. I f someone really wants to break in, chances are that he/she is going to find a way by breaking a window or climbing up the fire escape. Therefore, you should remove all signs that say, Hey, look at me! Lots of goodies and no security! Come on in! Lock the door when you leave. Dont

21、 leave the windows open all day long. Dont tape notes on the door directed to your mate reading Gone all day! Left the door unlocked for you! Just use your brains!4.1Einstein teacher should have had a little more caution before he came to the conclusionhat his pupil would never get anywherein life.

22、Probably he was irritated by the thought that the young Einstein was undermininghis position. And certainly it is true that Einstein did not give/care a fig for authority. However,far from being a flaw in Einstein is character,this proved beyond any doubtto be one of his greatest strengths. It was o

23、n this foundationcombined with the remarkable power of his remarkable/imaginationthat his great achievements were built.4.2Imagining is not dreaming. Maybe to a(n) extent but it is more than that. Imagining is being creative. We owe all the inventions and developments to imagination, without which,

24、I bet we would still be cavemen. Knowledge is important but imagination is even more important.Imagination deals with the future and knowledge deals with the past. Imagination creates and knowledge manages. Imagination breaks the norm and knowledge maintains the status quo. A leader needs imaginatio

25、n to create a vision. A manager needs knowledge to operate the organization. An organization with only managers will be obsolete eventually.Not only is it important in business. Imagination is required to solve problems that mankind have, and move humans to a higher level of achievement and well bei

26、ng. How are we going to solve global warming? How are we going to eradicate poverty? We need imagination to come out with the solutions.Einstein wouldnt have realized the theory of relativity if he had not utilized his imagination. In any field, if you are a leader, you need to imagine, for the brea

27、kthrough.5.1alex Haley wasai_sea when he started thinking how best he could mark Thanksgivi ng . Turning overhe meaning of the holiday in his mind , he came toreversethe or der of the words and got to thinking about giving thanks . How , he wondered , could he repay those who had been so helpful to

28、him in the past ? It seemde to him that t he best way he could express hisgratitude would be to write to them . For too long h e had gone about without troubling to tell them how much he appreciated all that th ey had done for him . Before long he hadassembledpen and paper and wasimmers ed_in writin

29、g . Not long after the ship reached port , unloadingits cargo together with his letters . The replies were notswift in arriving , but when they did , he found the m deeply moving5.2Wake up each day and give gratitude for what you have. Instead (1) of giving any thought at all to what you do not have

30、 in your life, just spend as much time as you possibly can each day giving thanks for all of the people, opportunities, material possessionS2), good health and any other things that you have in your life that make it so good. It is said that we take so much for granted that we sometimes forget to be

31、 thankful for the small things that make our lives so much richer (3). If you have ever been out of breath (4) or under water for too long, the next breaths you take are that much sweeter.Tell others how much you love and cherish (5) them every chance you get. You may never see someone again so you

32、always want to leave them by telling them just how special(6) they are to you. When you are telling them how much you care about them and how thankful you are for having them in your life, give them specific?) examples of what you love about them the most.Take the time to appreciate every little thi

33、ng in your life. When the sun is s hining (8), the grass is wet beneath your feet and your dog is barking, give thanks for these small miracles (9). Every moment we have is a gift (10). Use your time to show and tell others how important and special they are. Giving someone your time and kind words

34、is the greatest gift of all.6.1I had only known Johnsy a few months when she fell victim to the disease. We had met in May and, finding ourselves so muchin tune had set up home together. Then, in November, she became illScarcelyable to speak in ashe seemed unable tocling _to life. It was such a chan

35、ge. Before she had always been so lively and merry . Now she justsatupin bed, staring out of the window. She had this strange b elief that once the last leaf on the vine outside fell, she would die. I told her it was all nonsense but to no effect.It was our downstairs neighbor, Mr. Behrman, who came

36、 to her rescue. When he h eard of Johnsy strange fancy he flew into a fierce temper, regarding it as asin that o ne so young should give up life so easily.Thanks to Behrman, the last leaf never did fall. Late at night he had climbed up and painted the leaf on the wall. It was his long-promised maste

37、rpiece6.2Five years ago a female inmate (犯人)at Rikers Island told Jane Paley that she smelled wonderful. As president of Friendly Visitors, a 50-year-old organization whose mission (1) is acts of loving kindness that dont involve (2) large sums of money or hours of work, Paley frequently went to the

38、 New York City jail (3). That day, though, a spray of perfume 否水)went off in her head.Her group had long donated (f 村赠)money so that the 100 women in the jail could buy food and treats. Why not (4) give them fancy toiletries 优妆用品)too?Paley and her crew of 35 women figured out the perfect way to get

39、the goods: They asked friends tocollect(5) hotel soaps, shampoos and lotions when they travel. Volunteers bundle them into goody bags anddeliver (6) them to Rikers several times a year, including Christmas and Mothers Day.These mini-donations make the women feel beautifu ,saysPaley. You can see them

40、 turn themselves around a little bit.So, Paley continues, If youre lucky enough to afford avacation(8), take the soap and shampoos. Bring them to homeless shelters, battered women shelters or any organization in need (9). Its a small (10) act that may mean a great deal.7.1Its been a long day and Im

41、glad to be back home and get the weight off my feet(1). Not that Ive finished yet, there are still all those orders (订单)to type up and I must remember to add my signature (2) to my claim (索取)for commission (3)before I post it off. Otherwise, my firm will be on the phone (4) to me about it. Notthat t

42、hey have much to complain about. I always manage to sell quite a lot, except that time I was lojd_up (5) after surgery(6). Im the only representative the firm has out on the streets nowadays and I still manage to cover a large territory (7) despite my disorder (8). Its hard work and long hours, no t

43、ime to linger in bed in the mornings,Yet, Ive never regretted applying for (9) the job all those years ago. Supporting myself enables me to keen mydignity (10).7.2imagine how you would fill in 24 hours a day, every day, if youdidnt have to work. There you go - off to the beach in summer, the movies

44、in winter, watch T.V. on rainy days, go skating or horse riding read a lot of books or magazines, sleep .But would you? Where would the money come from to pay your bus fares, to get into the movies, to buy your T.V. or to pay for the electricity, or buy your skates and books?Lets say that money grew

45、 on trees, and that no-one had to worry about that small problem. Now you can do all those things. right?Probably not, becauseif no-one had to worry about earning money, then who would bother driving your bus to the beach - for that matter, who would bother bui ding your bus, or making your movies,

46、skates, books, etc.? Why would they have to?What youd probably end up doing would be spending most of your time out in the fields growing your own food, or looking after your cows for milk and meat, your sheep for clothing, growing bamboo for the walls of your humpy.Why would you need to do this? Be

47、cause no-one else would need to do it to earn money, because money grew on trees - right?Obviouslymoney in that sort of society doesnt really exist, and is of no value to the people.8.1In his interview, Samuel Wood discusses thessueof human cloning. It is, he freely admits, a contentious one. He per

48、sonally does not approve of producing human clonesfor reproductive purposes, as he believes this has great potential to provide new means to fight disease. Nonetheless, there are those who condemn human cloning in this area also. Partly this stems frommisconceptionabout what is involved, but partly

49、the opposition comes from differences in deeply held values. Wood names the Pope and President Bush as two notable opponents of his work. Wood sown commitment to his research result fromthe promise he made to himself to look for a cure to the disease from which his mother died. It was a promise that was later to lead him to