Ebola is a dangerous virus that can cause people to get very sick and even die. The virus is causing the biggest problems in western Africa, where it has spread quickly.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}But it can get worse and cause life-threatening symptoms (症状), such as bleeding and trouble breathing.

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    Ebola does not spread like colds or the flu because it does not float through the air. Ebola also doesn't spread through food or water, like some other viruses. Instead, Ebola spreads when someone touches the body fluids(液体) of a sick person.

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    An outbreak is when many people are getting sick with the same illness around the same time. You may have heard of a flu outbreak, which is when lots of people get sick from the same types of flu virus. When an outbreak happens because of a virus, more people could get sick because there is a lot of that virus around.

    Where did Ebola come from?

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    What do kids need to do about Ebola?

    Ebola is making many people sick in Africa, but no matter where you live, it's always a good idea to wash your hands well and often. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. What is an outbreak?

B. How do people catch Ebola?

C. Why do I need to wash my hands?

D. It's very important that infected people get treatment right away.

E. Ebola symptoms can start with fever and headache, kind of like the flu.

F. But they think that people may pick up the virus by touching or eating infected animals.

G. Keeping hands clean can help protect you from common illnesses like colds and the flu.

    We face problems in our everyday life. They can be social problems, relationship problems, or problems at work. Don't worry{#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Be aware of problem

    First of all, it is important to know and understand the problem clearly{#blank#}2{#/blank#}Following questions like why, what, how, when, where and who will take you to the root cause of the problem.

    Analyze the problem.

    Analyzing the problem will give you time to think of a proper solution{#blank#}3{#/blank#}They can be diagrams, or lists, etc.

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    Leave out the information that isn't required for the solving of the problem. You need to be accurate with the details. Keeping the unrelated information can sometimes complicate the simple problem as we don't notice the important information.

    Carry out the solution.

    Putting the solution into effect in a correct way to get the result expected is important while solving a problem{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Being ready with alternatives is also important in case a solution works only halfway.

A. Remove unrelated information.

B. You can use various tools to study the problem.

C. Use yes or no questions to get better information.

D. As long as you are breathing, you can solve problems.

E. Knowing the problem means solving half the problem itself

F Spend a little time analyzing the problem and most on the solution.

G. You need be creative while carrying out a solution in case some other problems arise.

    Reasons to Take Part in Student Clubs and Organizations

    Many college students don't know what they're missing by not taking part in the student clubs and organizations that are offered at most colleges and universities. Taking part in one can be a rich and rewarding experience.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Check them out and see what's available. Here are a few reasons why you should take part in student clubs and organizations.

Meet new people.

    It can be hard to meet new people in college especially in your first year.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} However, in a club, you'll find yourself in a smaller group of people who likely share your interest.

Help your major.

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Learn important leadership skills.

    Student clubs and organizations can be a good way to learn important leadership skills that would look great on job applications.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} These skills could be event planning, finance management, and so on. Find a club that you love being a part of your school life and if you work hard, you might be able to gain such a position.

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    Lastly, student clubs and organizations can simply be a lot of fun. Make sure to take advantage of student clubs and organizations to make the most out of your time in college!

A. Have fun.

B. Never waste energy.

C. Class sizes can be big.

D. Take advantage of your major.

E. In a club, you will be able to gain other important skills.

F. So don't just walk past those tables during clubs week.

G. And you might even get access to study help and other academic advice.

Tips to stay safe and make smart choices

    Even if you're a genius (天才) at school, you still might be lost when it comes to getting from point A to point B. Don't get caught in a strange place without these basic safety tips.

    Know where you're going.

    Before you set out in an unfamiliar area, go to Google Maps to plan your journey and print it out. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Make sure that the location services are turned on your phone, just in case you get lost.

    Know where your stuff is.

    Never leave your backpack or shopping bags out of your sight. Carry your wallet in your front pocket or keep it close to your body. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} A fun day out can turn into the worst headache ever if you realize you've left something behind.

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    If you have the choice between a busy street and a deserted one, always pick the busy one. You are more likely to be attacked on dark, empty sidewalks than on ones with a crowd.

    Travel in packs.

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    Don't let your music drown you out.

    There's nothing wrong with listening to your iPod as you walk around town, but keep it at a low enough volume (音量) so you can still hear passing cars. Losing concentration puts you at risk from accidents, attacks and getting lost. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Don't do it. Keep your head up and pay attention to the people and things going on around you.

A. Pick your streets smart.

B. Always choose your own ways.

C. Be sure you've got everything at all times.

D. Take out your phone and call the police.

E. This also goes for texting while walking.

F. You can also use your phone's GPS to map the route.

G. If you must go out alone, be sure to tell someone where you're going.

—Hello, Xiao Li, come in.

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—I'm just writing a letter to Wang Ling in London.

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—I haven't seen you for a long time.

—No, I've been very busy because I'm doing a course in Business English. I had my first exam yesterday.

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—I think I've done all right. Listen, I've got some good news.

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—My company has just told me that they're sending me to England for a year.

— {#blank#}5{#/blank#} And Wang Ling will be able to show you around London.

A. Oh, what's that?

B. How are you?

C. Give him my best wishes.

D. Who told you?

E. Are you busy?

F. How did it go?

G. That's wonderful.

I have collected some examples that should be an inspiration to anyone who desires to be successful. They show that if you want to succeed you should expect failure along the way. I actually believe that failure can encourage you on and make you try even harder. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} The Truly successful things won't be beaten, they take responsibility for failure, learn from it and start all over from a stronger position.

Walt Disney—one of the greatest business leaders who created the global Disney empire of film studios, theme parks and consumer products didn't start off successful. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Believe it or not, Walt was fired from an early job at the Kansas City Star Newspaper because he was not creative enough! In 1922 he started his first company called Laugh-O-Gram. The Kansas based on business would produce cartoons and short advertising films. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Walt didn't give up, he packed up, went to Hollywood and started The Walt Disney Company.

Bill Gates-co-founder and chairman of Microsoft set up a business called Traf-O-Data. The partnership between him, Paul Allen and Paul Gilbert was based on a good idea but a flawed business model that left the company with few customers. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}However, Bill Gates and Paul Allen took what they learned and avoided those mistakes when they created the Microsoft empire.

{#blank#}5{#/blank#} I hope that these are inspiration and motivation for everyone who aspires to be successful in whatever way they choose. Do you agree or disagree with me?

A. So, the one thing successful people never do is: Give up!

B. In 1923, the business went bankrupt.

C. He was greatly depressed.

D. Every experience of failure increases the hunger for success.

E. The company ran up losses between 1974 and 1980 before it was closed.

F. Many factors may affect your success.

G. Before the great success came a number of failures.