Fang Li, an outstanding Chinese female author, released her new book I Send My 3 Children to Harvard at a launch ceremony in Beijing on September 18.

Fang is a senior engineer who works in Silicon Valley, the United States, and has obtained more than 24 American invention patents in the past few years. The woman also actively takes part in various social activities in her spare time while showing a great passion for reading and writing.

Under her good educational guidance, her son has been successfully elected as president of the Student Union in California and published a book. Meanwhile, her other two daughters have also become successful young women. Therefore, Fang has made great efforts to introduce her own advanced educational concepts and experiences raising children in her book, hoping that more parents will benefit from reading it.

During the ceremony, Fang also shared her valuable experiences about raising young children and gave multiple practical suggestions. Fang expressed her hope that her new book would lead more parents to realize the importance of educating youngsters and more children would become superior in their own fields when they grow up.

A well-known female educational expert and writer shared her feelings after reading Fang’s book. She believed that the role of being a good mother is vital for children’s education. The author left China for America to study for a doctorate degree 28 years ago. She not only achieved her own self-realization in her career but also brought up three children who have all been enrolled in Harvard University. In a word, this mother is really extraordinary.

A famous psychological expert also talked about her feelings after reading Fang’s book at the event. She said that the healthy emotions between a mother and her child are of much significance in their daily lives, which would help young children develop a good habit of studying at a young age. Fang has done very well in this aspect.

24. What is Fang Li according to the passage?

A. A professional female author.                B. An engineer and writer.

C. An educational expert and writer.             D. A psychological expert.

25. What is Fang’s main purpose of writing the book?

A. To share her success with others.

B. To prove her love for her family.

C. To show her pride for her children.

D. To offer other parents a chance to benefit from reading it.

26. What does the underlined word “superior” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A. of high quality

B. having a higher rank

C. one of greater quality

D. the head of a religious community

27. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. It takes three generations to make a gentleman.

B. A mother understands what a child does not say.

C. A good mother is worth a hundred schoolmaster.

D. Children with clever and intelligent parents do better than other.

—Do you think it wise for Chinese parents to try to do everything for their children?

       —No, that’s_________they are mistaken.

A．where      B．when       C．what D．How

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   According to recent survey, about 25 percent of college students have a part-time job. By the upcoming summer vacation, this figure will increase by 72 percent. College students were working as tutors, waiters or salesmen. Why do we want part-time jobs? First, they want to earn money to help cover the increasing college tuition. Second, they hope to be economical independent and buy that they need.

   In my opinion, by doing part-time jobs, college students must gain some social experience and broaden their outlooks. What’s more, part-time jobs can provide to them with a valuable opportunity to knowing the outside world. Yet it’s of great significance for college students to do part-time jobs.

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增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均限一词。

      2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Three years ago I failed an important exam in my life and became a student in a ordinary school. Disappointing as I felt at the shabby campus and the poorly-equipped classroom, I found the teachers patient. Besides, I enjoyed the friend atmosphere in class. I decided to make the best it. I worked hard and get along well with my teachers and classmate. Whenever I had difficulties, you were always available. Soon, I became one of the most best students in my class.

My experience tells me that it’s not what you are given and how you make use of it which determines who you are.

Punctuality (守时) is a good habit and is of great importance to a person. A punctual person is in the habit of doing everything at the proper time and is never late in keeping an appointment. The unpunctual man, on the other hand, never does what he has to do at the proper time.   36   .

There is a proverb that says “Time flies never to be recalled”. This is very true.   37   Time is more valuable than material things. In fact time is life itself, and the unpunctual man is forever wasting and mismanaging his own valuable asset as well as others’. The unpunctual man is always complaining that he finds no time to answer letters, or to return calls, or to keep appointments promptly.    38    He knows that he can get through his huge amount of work only if he faithfully keeps every appointment promptly and deals with every piece of work when it has to be attended to.

   39    If a person is invited to a dinner and arrives later than expected, he keeps all the other guests and the host waiting for him alone. This is great disrespect.

Unpunctuality is very harmful when it comes to doing one’s duty. Imagine how it would be if those who are entrusted with important tasks failed to be at their proper place at the appointed time.   40   .

A. A lost thing may be found again, but lost time can never be regained.

B. People who are punctual are always welcome.

C. Failure to be punctual is a sign of disrespect towards others.
D. He is always in a hurry and in the end loses both time and his good name.

E. They will never be trusted by their friends or fellow men again.

F. But the man who really has a great deal to do is very careful of his time and seldom

  complains.

G. Broadly speaking, humans can be divided into two classes.

71. As a student in Senior Three, my daily r_____________(常规) include morning self-study, 8 periods and night self-study.

72. What a lovely house! Did you get it d_____________(装修)yourself?

73. “Our head-teacher is coming.” he said in a frightened w_________________(耳语).

74. With so much homework to do in the upcoming summer vacation, the boy feels d_________________(绝望).

75. Experience a___________________(积累)from the past will be of help in the future.

76. It being so hot that day, Jack s_______________(吞下)a glass of beer at one gulp.

77. At this rate, we will a_________________(完成)only half of the distance.

78. We should bear it in mind that social development and balance of nature should go in h_________________(和谐).

79. Please remember that what wins you respect is not your background but your v_____________(品德).

80. Many local people fled from the hot city to enjoy the r___________________(清新)air in the mountains.

_{Researchers from France and Italy discovered that Canadian parents are less strict with their children than mothers and fathers in France and Italy.
　　“Our most important finding was the difference between Canadians and the others，” said Professor Michel Claes，the lead author of the study.“Canadians focus on independence and negotiation．On the other hand，Italians，for example，exercise more control．We found Canadians seem to focus on negotiation in case of a conflict.”
　　Claes said Canada，France and Italy were selected for the study because they share important cultural and social factors.“We chose French­Canadians because they share the same language as France，and originally came from France and share certain values．Italy was included because it was considered to have similar，strong and important family values，” he explained.
　　The researchers examined the emotional ties between parents and their children by questioning 1,256 students aged 11 to 19 years old.
Canadian students reported less control and more free actions，according to the study．Italian parents were stricter and French parents were somewhere in the middle.
　　Claes explains that the differences lie in education in Canada，France and Italy.
　　“North America has its own educational values，which promote individualization．Tolerance and comprehension are encouraged．Italy，on the other hand，promotes respect of authority，control，and the need for permission.” he said.
　　Children from all three countries described their mothers as warm and communicative．Italian and Canadian children had similar feelings about their fathers，and reported high levels of emotional ties．But French fathers were generally thought by their children to be more distant and cold.
　　“We were surprised by this，” Claes admitted.“It seems as though the relationships between French mothers and their children were becoming closer over time，while fathers maintain a form of distance and coldness，which is more of a source of conflict in France than in the other countries.”
1．Professor Michel Claes believes that Canada，France and  Italy ________.
　　A．have the same family spirit
　　B．have some similar cultural traditions
　　C．have experienced some similar social changes
　　D．have experienced similar cultural developments
2．How did the researchers carry out the study ?
　　A．By collecting answers of parents from Canada，France and Italy.
　　B．By collecting answers of children from Canada，France and Italy.
　　C．By questioning parents and their children from Italian Canadian families.
　　D．By  questioning  children  from  French­Canadian families.
3．According to Michel Claes，what mainly leads to the differences in parent­children
relationships among Canada，France and Italy?
　　A．Educational opportunities.
　　B．Traditional ideas.
　　C．Educational values.
　　D．Historical events.
4．Which of the following is NOT a finding of the study?
　　A．French children have troubled relationships with their parents.
　　B．Canadian children have close relationships with their parents.
　　C．Italian children have good relationships with their parents.
　　D．Kids from Canada，France and Italy have closer ties with their moms.}

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增加：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

  2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I couldn’t believe my ears when I heard my name calling. I was chosen to play the leading role in the play, that was my dream. As a shy and thin girl, I used to be quite afraid of speaking in the public. But my parents and teachers always encourage me to do so. Now I have changed great. In class, I am often the first one to stand up and answer questions even if I may take some mistakes. No pains, no gains. Now I am always brave enough overcome the difficulty in my heart and have changed in a lively girl. So my experience shows that we should not be afraid of losing face but only in this way can we make progresses.

 Washing machines made by China have won ______ worldwide attention and Haier has become ______ popular name.

  A. a ; the                 B. / ; a                    C. / ; the                  D. the ; a

 According to the newly passed Road Traffic Safety Law, there are now tougher ________ for drunken drivers.

A. principles    B. penalties     C. proposals     D. prejudices

   For thousands of years, people thought of glass as something beautiful to look at. Only recently have they come to think of it as something to look through. Stores display their goods in large glass windows. Glass bottles and jars that hold food and drink allow us to see the contents. Glass is used to make eyeglasses, microscopes, telescopes, and many other extremely useful and necessary objects.

    Until the Second World War, most of the glass used for optical(光学的) instruments was imported from Europe. However, during the war Americans could not get European glass, and they were forced to make their own. Therefore, new kinds of glasses were developed that had been previously unknown. These new effects were achieved by mixing other chemical elements with the sand. Some of these new glasses are very strong and can resist many kinds of shocks. Legend has it that a very hard glass was invented by a Roman who showed his discovery to the Emperor. When the Emperor saw the glass he feared that it would become more valuable than gold and sliver, making his treasure worthless. Therefore, he had the glassmaker killed, and the secret was not discovered again for hundreds of years.

In the present century, safety glass was invented for use in modern cars and planes. Safety glass is made by placing a layer of plastic between two layers of plate glass. When the outside layer of glass is broken, the pieces do not scatter(散开) and injure people. Some glass of the type is strong enough to resist bullets(子弹).

Although nowadays plastics have replaced glass under conditions where glass might be easily broken, there are new uses being developed, for the greatest advantage of glass is that its component(组成的) parts are inexpensive and can be found all over the world.

28.As time goes by, glass _________. 

A. is regarded as transparent(透明的)

B. is used to make things look pleasant

C. is seen as more than decoration

   D. is widely used to replace steel in making containers

29.Why did Americans make their own glass during the Second World War?

   A. The war blocked the way of glass import.  

B. The glass made in Europe was out of date.

C. They refused to use the European glass.

D. They were able to make a new kind of glass.

30.Why does the author tell us the legend?

   A. To prove the Roman was the first inventor of hard glass.

B. To support the Americans were as clever as the Romans.

C. To give some information about hard glass.

D. To provide a historical event concerned with hard glass.

31.Why are new uses of glass being developed?

   A. Because glass is not as safe as plastics. 

   B. Because glass is cheap and easily obtainable.

C. Because glass is not as strong and durable as plastics.

   D. Because glass is more and more widely used.

Some people just know how to start a conversation with anyone, in any place. If you're not one of these lucky types, don't worry. 54．__________

Remark on the surroundings or occasion. If you’re at a party, for example, you could comment on the food or the music in a positive way like this: “I love this song." or “The food’s great.”

55．________ For example. “How is the wine?” or “Who do you know here?- Most people enjoy talking about themselves so asking a question is a good way to get a conversation started.

56．________ For example, “I really like your purse. Can I ask where you got it?- or “You’re really doing well in this. Can you show me how to do it?”

Remark on anything you have in common. People would like your saying “My daughter went to that school, too. How does your son like it?"

57．__________Don't say something that obviously causes offence and avoid heavy subjects such as politics or religion. Stick to light subjects like the weather, surroundings，and anything you have in common such as movies or sports teams.

Listen effectively.   58．You can't concentrate on what someone's saying if you're thinking about what you’re going to say next. The key to effective communication is to focus fully on the speaker and show interest in what's being said. Nod occasionally, smile at the person, and encourage the speaker to continue with or “uh huh.”

A. Choose subjects you’re interested in.

B. Use a praise to create a good atmosphere.

C. Keep the conversation going with small talks.

D. It is not the same as wailing for your turn to talk.

E. Ask specific questions that arc related to the drinks.

F. Ask a question that requires more than just a yes or no answer

G. Here are some ways to have a conversation with someone new.

Papa, as a son of a dirt-poor farmer, left school early and went to work in a factory, for education was for the rich then. So, the world became his school. With great interest, he read everything he could lay his hands on, listened to the town elders and learned about the world beyond his tiny hometown. "There's so much to learn," he'd say. "Though we're born stupid, only the stupid remain that way. " He was determined that none of his children would be denied (拒绝) an education.

    Thus, Papa insisted that we learn at least one new thing each day. Though, as children, we thought this was crazy, it would never have occurred to us to deny Papa a request. And dinner time seemed perfect for sharing what we had learned. We would talk about the news of the day; no matter how insignificant, it was never taken lightly. Papa would listen carefully and was ready with some comment, always to the point.

    Then came the moment—the time to share the day's new learning.

    Papa, at the head of the table, would push back his chair and pour a glass of red wine, ready to listen.

    "Felice," he'd say, "tell me what you learned today. "

    "I learned that the population of Nepal is .... "

    Silence.

    Papa was thinking about what was said, as if the salvation（拯救）of the world would depend upon it. "The population of Nepal. Hmm. Well . . . . " he'd say. "Get the map; let's see where Nepal is. " And the whole family went on a search for Nepal.

    This same experience was repeated until each family member had a turn. Dinner ended only after we had a clear understanding of at least half a dozen such facts.

    As children, we thought very little about these educational wonders. Our family, however, was growing together, sharing experiences and participating in one another's education. And by looking at us, listening to us, respecting our input, affirming (肯定) our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was unquestionably our most influential teacher.

    Later during my training as a future teacher, I studied with some of the most famous educators. They were imparting what Papa had known all along—the value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life. Not a single day has been wasted, though I can never tell when knowing the population of Nepal might prove useful.

24. What do we know from the first paragraph?

   A. The author's father was born in a worker's family.  B. Those born stupid could not change their life.

   C. The poor could hardly afford school education.    D. The town elders wanted to learn about the world.

25. The underlined word "it" in the second paragraph refers to "   

   A. one new thing    B. the news     C. a request    D. some comment

26. What is the greatest value of "dinner time" to the author?

   A. Winning Papa's approval.             B. Showing talents.

   C. Continual learning.                  D. Family get-together.

27. It can be learned from the passage that the author _____.

   A. appreciated his father's educational technique   B. knew very well about Nepal

   C. felt regret about those wasted days            D. enjoyed talking about news

A little girl lived in a simple and poor house on a hill．Usually she （16）　    　 play in the small garden．She could see over the garden fence and across the valley a wonderful house with shining golden windows high on another hill．（17）　   　  she loved her parents and her family，she desired to live in such a house and  （18）　        　  all day about how wonderful and exciting   （19）　  　 must feel to live there．

At the age when she gained some  （20）　   　  skill and sensibility（识别力），she （21）　  　 her mother for a bike ride （22）　   　 the garden．Her mother finally allowed her to go，（23）　     　 her keeping close to the house and not （24）　                　 too far．The day was beautiful．The little girl knew （25）　 　      where she was heading!（26）　   　 the hill and across the valley，she rode to the（27）　   　 of the golden house．

（28）　   　 she got off her bike and put it against the gate post，she focused on the path （29）　   　 to the house and then on the house itself．She was very disappointed when she （30）　    　 that all the windows were （31）　   　 and rather dirty．

So （32）　   　 and heart﹣broken，she didn't go any further．She （33）　   　，and all of a sudden she saw an amazing （34）   　．There on the other side of the valley was a little house and its windows were golden．Looking at her little home，she（35）　    　that she had been living in her golden house filled with love and care．Everything she dreamed was right there in front of her nose!

 I can’t accept your gift; ______ I thank you for giving it.

   A. instead            B. nevertheless        C. otherwise        D. besides

Vernon Bowman, a 75-year-old farmer from rural Indiana, did something that got him sued. He planted soybeans of those seeds.

    Have we really gotten to the point that planting a seed can lead to a high-stakes Supreme Court patent lawsuit? We have, and that case is Bowman vs. Monsanto, which is being argued on Tuesday. Monsanto's critics have attacked the company for its “merciless legal battles against small farmers," and they are hoping this will be the case that puts it in its place. They are also hoping the court’s ruling will rein in patent law, which is increasingly being used to claim new life forms as private property.

    Monsanto and its supporters, not surprisingly, see the case very differently. They argue that when a company like Monsanto goes to great expense to create a valuable new genetically modified seed; it must be able to protect its property interests. If farmers like Bowman are able to use these seeds without paying the designated fee, it will remove the incentives for companies like Monsanto to innovate.

    Monsanto accused Bowman of patent infringement and won an $ 84 456 damage award. Rather than pay up or work out a settlement. Bowman decided to appeal all the way to the Supreme Court. He said Monsanto should not be able, just because they've got billions of dollars to spend on legal fees, to try to terrify farmers into obeying their agreements by massive force and threats.

    The central issue in the case is whether patent rights to living things extend to the progeny of those things. Monsanto argues that its patents extend to later generations. But Bowman's supporters argue that Monsanto is trying to expand the scope of patents in ways that would enrich big corporations and hurt small farmers. They say that if Monsanto wins, the impact will extend far beyond agriculture-locking up property rights in an array of important areas. Knowledge Ecology International contends that the Supreme Court's ruling could have "profound effects" on other biotech industries.

    If this were a Hollywood movie, the courageous old Indiana farmer would beat the profit-minded corporation before the credits rolled. But this is a real-life argument before a Supreme Court that has a well-earned reputation for looking out for the interests of large corporations. This case gives the court an opportunity to rein in the growing use of patents to protect genetically engineered crops and other life forms—but the court may well use it to give this trend a powerful new endorsement.

 66. Why did Vernon Bowman get sued?

    A. He used genetically modified seeds to feed his cattle.

    B. He planted soybeans without paying for the patent.

    C. He made a profit out of Monsanto’s commercial secrets.

    D. He obtained Monsanto's patented seeds by illegal means.

 67. What are Monsanto’s critics hoping the Supreme Court will do?

    A. Allow small farmers to grow genetically modified soybeans.

    B. Punish Monsanto for infringing on small farmers' interests.

    C. Rule against Monsanto's excessive extension of its patent rights.

    D. Abolish the patent law concerning genetically engineered seeds.

 68. What is the argument of Monsanto and its supporters?

    A. Patent rights should be protected to encourage innovation.

    B. Bowman cannot plant the seeds without Monsanto's consent.

    C. Monsanto has the right to recover the costs of its patented seeds.

    D. Patent law on genetically modified seeds should not be challenged.

 69. What is the key issue in the Bowman vs Monsanto case?

    A. Whether patent for seeds is harmful to agricultural production.

    B. Whether the biotech industry should take priority over agriculture.

    C. Whether measures should be introduced to protect small farmers.

    D. Whether patent for living things applies to their later generations.

 70. What do we learn from the last paragraph?

    A. Hollywood movies usually have an unexpected, dramatic impact on real-life arguments.

    B. The Supreme Court will try to change its reputation for supporting large corporations.

    C. The Supreme Court is likely to persuade the parties concerned to work out a settlement.

    D. The ruling would be in Bowman's favor if the case were argued in a Hollywood movie.

Schools are never perfect and not all teachers are perfect, either. If you meet a difficult teacher, or if you can't get along with a teacher for some reasons, what will you do?　36　

   1. Show respect for your teachers.

   You may not always feel like sitting down and paying attention in class　37　But you do need to show them respect and study hard．

   2. Learn to listen in class.

   　38　If you don't listen, you will miss valuable information. And it is also a sign of respect for your teacher in class.

   3. Ask proper questions when necessary.

   You will not always understand everything you see and hear in class　39　If the teacher is too busy, ask to arrange a proper time for further explanation.

   4. 　40　

   Talking about someone behind his/her back means spreading gossip. They are all hurtful. If you hear a story about a teacher, do not pass it on.

   Getting along with your teachers is vital for you in many ways, especially when you are in your last year of high school. Wish you good luck in your school days and have a good time with your teachers！

A.      You may not listen carefully and even not agree with your teacher.

B.      Listening is a learned skill that is very important during your high school years.

C.      Never gossip about your teacher.

D.     Don’t talk with your teacher secretly.

E.      Let him / her go and never bother to ask questions.

F.      Here are some good points that you may like to consider.

G.     If you are unsure about a task, speak to your teacher about it.

 Traditionally, the church and the pub are the heart of any village or town in Britain, ______  

   the local people gather together to socialize and exchange news.

  A. which             B. when               C. where                D. whose

Thousands of taxi drivers in Shenyang, Liaoning province, reportedly blocked streets with their vehicles on Sunday in protest against unlicensed vehicles using taxi-hiring apps (打车软件) and apps-based car rental companies providing passenger services, including high-end cars. Although the drivers also complained about the withdrawal of the fuel subsidy by the government, their main complaint was the loss of business because of the rising number of Internet-based car services companies.

On Wednesday, news reports came that Beijing transport authorities will take measures to stop the illegal “taxi business” of private cars through the newly rising Internet apps, following the footsteps of Shenyang and Nanjing.

It is not yet clear how the Shenyang city government will handle the issue and whether it will declare the services offered by market leaders such as Didi Dache, a taxi-hiring app provider backed by Tencent Holdings, and Kuaidi Dache illegal. But Shanghai transport regulators have set a rule, by banning Didi Zhuanche, or car services offered by Didi Dache in December.

Such regulations will cause a setback to the car-hiring companies and investors that are waiting to cash in on the potentially booming business. Just last month, Didi Dache got $700 million in funding from global investors, including Singapore state investment company Temasek Holdings, Russian investment company DST Global and Tencent. Besides, the market is uncertain that Kuaidi Dache is about to finalize its latest round of funding after getting $800 million from global investors.

Regulatory uncertainties, however, could cast a shadow on the future of the Internet-based car-hiring services, which have become popular in most of China’s big cities. To be fair, these companies’ business model is anything but bad. For example, Didi Zhuanche works side by side with established car rental companies to provide high-end car service mainly for businesspeople through the Internet and mobile phone apps.

Every link in this business model chain has legal companies and services. Hence, it is hard to define it as illegal and ban it.

28．Why did taxi drivers in Shenyang block the streets with their vehicles?

A. Because they wanted the authority to increase their driving allowances.

B. Because they wanted to be taught how to use the taxi-hiring apps.

C. Because they wanted to make their main complaints known to the authority.

D. Because they wanted to appeal to passengers not to hire the private cars.

29．The author’s attitude to banning internet car-hiring service is______.

A. positive        B. negative      C. neutral         D. unclear

30．Which of the following statements is false according to the passage?

A. The problem referred to in the passage exists in all cities

B. App-based car rental is functional to some degree

C. The government should regulate the app-based car rental market

D. Didi Dache is a China-foreign joint company

31．we can learn from the passage that _____.

A. Shenyang forbade apps-based car rental companies

B. Shanghai is the second city banning Didi Zhuanche

C. some international investment companies have strong faith in the future of apps-based car rental companies

D. it is not difficult to picture the apps-based car rental companies illegal

Weighing the Options

    Making decisions when shopping is often a tough call. Even if you’re satisfied with the first dress you try on, would you go on looking for alternatives, comparing styles and prices, until literally dropped dead?

    Psychology researchers have studied how people make decisions and concluded there are two basic styles. “Maximizers” like to take their time and weigh a wide range of options—sometimes every possible one—before choosing. “Satisficers” would rather be fast than thorough.

    16. __________ So even if they see what would seem to meet their requirements, they can’t make a decision until after they’ve examined every option to make sure that they’re making the best possible choice. Researchers followed 548 job-seeking college seniors at 11 schools from October through their graduation in June. They found that the maximizers landed better jobs. 17. _________.

    “The maximizer is kicking himself because he can’t examine every option and at some point had to just pick something,” they say. “Maximizers make good decisions and end up feeling bad about them. 18. _________

    Satisficers also have high standards, but they are happier than maximizers. Maximizers tend to be more depressed and to report a lower satisfaction with life, their research found.

    Faced with so many choices in our lives, we need to learn how not to waste time and energy on our decision-making.

    19. ________ For instance, if you’re picking a restaurant for a lunch meeting, first deciding on a certain part of town or type of cuisine can narrow your options.

    Once you’ve arrived at a decision, stick with it. 20. __________ To limit the number of options you can set a time limit for decision-making. Say you are buying a new bag, you could spend an amount of time studying features, price and value—but if you give yourself only five minutes to make a decision, and there are only these bags you can consider, you’ll save time. You’ll be happier with your decision, too.

A. The other is to make decisions more accurately at the beginning.

B. Satisficers make good decisions and end up feeling good.

C. First of all, decrease your range of options.

D. Comparing is often a must when you make a decision.

E. Maximizers are people who want the best.

F. Just accept that no decision is ever completely perfect.

G. Their starting salaries were 20 percent higher but they felt worse about their jobs.