C. he has some physical problems D. he wants to enjoy life with his family

30. What can we infer from Paragraph5?

A. Women usually work harder than men.

B. Women’s work performance is better than men’s.

C. Women are better at taking care of kids than men.

D. Women have more difficulty seeking work/life balance.

31. According to the text, Pichette _______.

A. didn’t achieve work/life balance B. doesn’t think he is a successful man

C. spent a lot of time caring for his children

D. thinks women should choose life over work

32. The author may agree that ______.

A. most people can’t give up work early B. people should work as hard as possible

C. ordinary people can learn from Pichette D. Pichette’s decision is hard to understand

D

To support his sick wife and earn a paycheck, a 61-year-old lowa man named Steve Simoff

sometimes walks 35 miles to his job as an overnight gatekeeper. Simoff said that he leaves his

basement apartment in a small town at about 3:30 p.m. to get to the Lakeside Hotel and Casino in Osceola where he begins to work at 11:00pm for $9.07 per hour. His wife suffered a stroke(中

风) nine years ago and for some days there just isn’t enough money to put gas in the couple’s

2002 car. Moving closer to his job would likely mean paying more than he now does in monthly

rent ---$400.

Family and a job are “the two most important things I can think of,” Simoff said, explaining

why he walks to his job. He and his wife, Renee, adopted their now 22-year-old grandson, Steven,

who has been unemployed since January.

Although some people along the route do stop to offer him a lift, they often drop him off

about 8 miles from home. But Simoff doesn’t seem to mind. He describes the walking route as

“picturesque(美如画的)” and sounds like he enjoys passing the cows and fields along the way.

He’s done the walk in all kinds of weather, including snow. It’s a little dangerous because

trucks frequent Interstate Highway 35, whizzing(嗖嗖飞驰) past him at 70 miles per hour.

Simoff’s story has a familiar ring. Last month there were stories written about a Detroit

man named James Robertson who for years has been walking 21 miles roundtrip through city streets

to and from his factory job. The media attention got Robertson $350,000 from a GoFundMe campaign

and a new car. We wonder what the Internet holds for Simoff.

33. Stimoff walks 35 miles to his job mainly _____________.

A. to attract others’ attention B. to keep healthy and strong

C. to accompany his sick wife D. to save money for his family

34. What do we know about Simoff’s walking route?

A. It is pretty boring. B. There are high buildings.

C. It is full of fun and danger. D. There are only a few regulars.

35. James Robertson is mentioned because ________.

A.his story inspired Simoff B. he donated money to Simoff

C. he is quite familiar with Simoff’s D. his experience is similar to Simoff’s

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People around the world used their computers to buy goods, communicate with others, listen

to music, see pictures and learn about different places and ideas. In 2006, more people around