Cindy Hess began her automotive career as a Design and Development Engineer with Chrysler,

ks. More than half of all U. S. workers either lost their jobs or were forced to take cuts in hours or pay during the recession. The worst may be behind them now, but the shocking losses of the past few years have reshaped nearly every facet of their lives—how they live, work, and spend—even the way they think about the future. For Cindy, the recession began when her husband was relocated to Rhinelander, Wisconsin, by his company, forcing the family to move in a hurry. The couple bought a new house but were unable to sell their two-bedroom home in Big Lake, Minnesota. With two mortgages(抵押借贷)and two young children to care for, Cindy couldnt imagine how to stretch her husbands paycheck to keep her family fed. Then she stumbled upon an online community called Blotanical, a forum for gardeners, many with an interest in sustainability. "The more I read and discussed these practices, the more I realized this would help not only our budget but also our health," she says. Cindy admits that before the recession, she was a city girl with no interest in growing her own dinner. "I grew flowers mostly—I didnt think about plants that werent visually interesting. " But to stretch her budget, she began putting in vegetables and fruit—everything from strawberry beds to apple trees—and as her first seedlings grew, her spirits lifted. She no longer thinks of gardening and making her own jams as just a money saver; theyre a genuine pleasure. "Its brought us closer together as a family, too," she says. Her kids voluntarily pitch in with(主动帮助)the garden work, and the family cooks together instead of eating out. The food tastes better—its fresher and organic—and the garden handily fulfills its original purpose; cost cutting. Now she spends about $200 to $300 a month on groceries, less than half of the $ 650 a month that she used to lay out. After discovering how resourceful she can be in tough times, Cindy is no longer easily discouraged. "It makes me feel proud to be able to say I made it myself," she says. "I feel accomplished, and Im more confident about attempting things Ive never done before. " Now she avoids convenience stores and has begun learning to knit, quilt, and make her own soap. "I dont think I would have ever begun this journey if it werent for the recession," she says. "I have a feeling that from now on, it will affect my familys health and happiness for the better. "

We learn from the first paragraph that the recession______.

A．affected Americans in certain occupations

B．is over with some of the losses recovered

C．had only brought huge losses in savings and stocks

D．had great impact on Americans" work and life

Which of the following statements is true of Cindy？

A．She always makes sure to attend the big events in the life of her sons.

B．She comes to office on most weekends to catch up on her work.

C．She always gives priority to work rather than to her family.

D．She seldom has time to take a holiday.

A.Will the company reimburse everything

B.Will I use the card for everything

C.Can you fill me in

A. Will the company reimburse everything

B. Will I use the card for everything

C. Can you fill me in

A、to

B、on

C、for

D、in

emiums of all of its employees.Because of large deductible levels and limitations on the payment of certain medical expenses, the basic health insurance policy does not cover all medical costs.During the current year, Silvertone adopted a Cafeteria Plan funded entirely by Silvertone.The plan provides for $3,000 per employee, and Cindy elects $2,500 for her medical costs not covered by the basic policy.She takes the remaining $500 in cash.Actual payments for Cindy’s medical care of $1,500 are made from the Cafeteria Plan.I.Cindy's gross income is increased by the $1,000 of the $2,500 allocation not used for

additional medical expenses.II.Cindy’s gross income is increased by the $1,500 paid out of the Cafeteria Plan.()

：A.Only statement I is correct

B.Only statement II is correct

C.Both statements are correct

D.Neither statement is correct

Though she began her ___ by singing in a local pop group, she is a famous Hollywood movie star.

A) employment B) career C) occupation D) profession

Though she began her by singing in a local pop group, she is now a famous Hollywood movie star.

A) profession B) employment C) occupation D) career

A.thesis

B.writing

C.discussion

D.research