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    The impression you make at the beginning of an interview is very important. Employers often decide to hire someone in the first three minutes of the interview. They judge you by your appearance, attitude and manners.

    A friendly smile when you walk into the room is important. A smile shows a confident and positive attitude. When you introduce yourself, make eye contact with the interviewer. Some interviewers offer a handshake. Others don't.

    Try to be as natural as possible. But pay attention to your body language. The way you sit, walk, gesture, use your voice and show feelings on your face is all part of your body language. It makes the interviewer know how you feel about yourself and the situation you are in. Are you feeling positively about yourself?Your abilities? Your interest in the job?

    Speak clearly and loudly enough. Show interest and enthusiasm in your voice. When you speak, look at the interviewer. Also, don't say negative things about yourself, or former employer.

    Listen to questions carefully. If you don't understand a question, ask the interviewer to repeat or explain:

    "I'm sorry, but I didn't catch that."

    "Almost everyone is nervous in a job interview. Interviewers know that. They don't expect you to be totally calm and relaxed. But they expect you to try to control your nervousness. They expect you to show confidence in your ability to do the job.

    At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for her or his time. It's a good idea to send a short thank-you letter right after the interview, or deliver it by hand.

    Phone the company if you have not heard anything after one week. Ask if they have made a decision about the job.

Good luck!

  1. (1) It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
    A . you should always put on a smile when meeting the employer B . you should stand still with respect before the employer C . the first impression is very important in an interview D . employers understand and like employees' nervousness
  2. (2) Why should we pay attention to our body language?
    A . Because it can help us win the employer's positive impression. B . Because it can help us feel about the employer. C . Because it is needed by our employer. D . Because we need it to improve our feelings.
  3. (3) The main purpose of the passage is _____.
    A . to give you some advice on the art of finding a job B . to tell right from wrong about job interviews C . to explain why we should do something about an interview D . to suggest not being shy in an interview
  4. (4) Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
    A . A Friendly Smile B . Making a Good Expression C . Don't Be Nervous D . Sending a Thank-You Letter
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    The biggest challenge faced by travelers, especially those who like to have a backpacking trip is how to ensure a steady supply of clean clothes. Now, thanks to a great invention called Scrubba Wash Pack, that worry may be a thing of the past.

    The portable washing machine was invented by Ash Newland in 2010, while he was planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Struck by the limited packing space, he got inspiration from traditional washboards to create a bag that could be used to clean clothes. Then he quitted his career as a lawyer and focused on perfecting the bag's design. By 2012, the bag was ready for the public. It weighed only 180 grams and required very little storage space, making it perfect for anymore wishing to travel light.

    Not surprisingly, the bag which was worth 55 dollars was an instant hit with travelers, university students and even passengers. However, Newland was not satisfied. He still saw a disadvantage with his invention—dirty clothes had to be carried around in a separate bag! The recently introduced Scrubba Wash Pack solves that problem.

    In order to make the pack active, dirty clothes are placed inside the bag along with two or three liters of water. The bag is then shut tightly to ensure all air is squeezed out and the colors are massaged for a few minutes. After a quick wash, they are clean and ready to be dried. According to Newland, the pack can clean anything from jeans to smelly socks! What's even more amazing is that with a capacity to hold 13 liters of water, it can be used to wash more clothes at a time.

    The best part is that the 99-dollar pack that will be available for sale later this year, only weighs 300 grams and is completely foldable, making it easy to store when it's not in use. With the Scrubba Wash Pack, wandering through foreign cities searching for a washing shop, or paying for washing machines may soon be a thing of the past!

  1. (1) What led Ash Newland to create the Scrunba Wash Pack?
    A . His job requirements. B . A traditional washboard. C . His interest in invention. D . His personal experience.
  2. (2) Why wasn't Ash Newland satisfied with his former invention?
    A . Clothes couldn't be washed well. B . The invention was not so convenient. C . The bag couldn't contain enough water. D . The cost of the invention was very high.
  3. (3) It can be inferred that the improved Scrubba Wash Pack ________.
    A . turns to be much environmentally friendlier. B . will replace the traditional washing machines. C . will be widely used by more travelers in the future. D . can encourage more people to travel a long distance.
  4. (4) What is the best title of this passage?
    A . A thing of the past: Travelers' worry of washing clothes. B . The Scrubba Wash Pack—A bag free of washing. C . The development of a great invention. D . How to design a new pack for travelers.
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    Memory, they say, is a matter of practice and exercise. If you have the wish and really make a conscious(自觉的) effort, then you can quite easily improve your ability to remember things. But even if you are successful, there are times when your memory seems to play tricks on you.

    Sometimes you remember things that really did not happen. One morning last week, for example, I got up and found that I had left the front door unlocked all night, yet I clearly remember locking it carefully the night before.

    Memory "tricks" work the other way as well. Once in a while you remember not doing something, and then find out that you did. One day last month, for example, I was sitting in a barber shop waiting for my turn to get a haircut, and suddenly I realized that I had got a haircut two days before at the barber shop across the street from my office.

    We always seem to find something funny and amusing in incidents caused by people's forgetfulness or absent-mindedness. Stories about absent-minded professors have been told for years, and we never get tired of hearing new ones. Unfortunately, however, absent-mindedness is not always funny. There are times when "tricks" of our memory can cause us great trouble.

  1. (1) Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
    A . One night the writer forgot to lock the front door. B . One night the writer forgot having locked the front door. C . The writer remembered to lock the door. D . The writer remembered unlocking the front door.
  2. (2) From the underlined sentence, we can infer that _______.
    A . we enjoy hearing new stories about absent-mindedness of professors B . we don't want to know anything more about absent-mindedness of professors C . we will never get tired of listening to new stories about absent-mindedness D . absent-mindedness happens not only to professors but to many other people
  3. (3) In the passage, the writer seems to tell us _______.
    A . forgetting things is serious and dangerous B . always forgetting things is understandable C . forgetting things at times is natural D . the way to protect yourself from memory "tricks"
  4. (4) The best title for this passage is _______.
    A . How to Get a Good Memory B . "Tricks" of Memory C . Forgetfulness and Absent-mindedness is Dangerous D . Get Rid of Absent-mindedness
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    An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.

    Fragile items like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them in the cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.

    There is a strong chance of short circuits (短路) and fire during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.

    During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases at all times.

    If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.

    If trapped in debris (瓦砾堆), cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or the wall so that rescuers (营救人员) can find you. Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust.

  1. (1) The purpose of the passage is to tell readers           .
    A . what to do in earthquakes B . how to prevent earthquakes C . the damage caused by earthquakes D . the rescue work after earthquakes
  2. (2) The underlined word "Fragile" in Paragraph 2 probably means "      ".
    A . Easily found B . Expensive C . Easily broken D . Heavy
  3. (3) During the earthquake, people are advised to          .
    A . take shelter under a tree B . drive to a safe place quickly C . go out of the building at once D . turn off electricity and gas immediately
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    Every year in May, art galleries and museums prepare shows to honor Leonardo Da Vinci, who died in France on May 2, 1519. He is remembered as one of the greatest artists and creative thinkers of all time. His most famous paintings are The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

    Recently, researchers have been studying a painting-Landscape 8P which, they think, is Da Vinci's earliest-known artwork. They used special lighting to study the artwork and discovered there were two images, not one. One drawing is on the back of the piece, which dates back to August 5, 1473.

    The drawing on the front was painted when Leonardo was 21 years old. It shows a river valley and a castle outside the city of Florence. There is little left of the drawing on the back, perhaps because it was wiped off. Only a bridge over a river can be seen. But there is writing on both sides.

    The writing on the front gives the date and goes from right to left. Some people would call this "mirror-writing". It's a way Leonardo often wrote in his notebooks. The writing on the back goes from left to right and tells about an agreement, probably to produce a work of art.

    Cecilia Frosinini is an art historian. She said, "Leonardo was born left-handed, but was taught to write with his right hand from a very young age. By looking at his writings, including from this drawing, we can see his right-handed handwriting is educated and well done."

    Experts compared the two handwriting samples(样本)and said they were both made by Leonardo. They show he could write well using his left hand or his right hand.

    The drawing is known as Landscape 8P from its number in an art list. It will be part of an exhibit at Italy's Uffizi Gallery. The gallery director, Eike Schmidt, said by studying the drawing researchers gave us a new way of looking at Leonardo's drawing technique and his abilities in writing.

  1. (1) What does the writing on the back probably tell about?
    A . A statement about the painting. B . An agreement to produce a painting. C . An introduction about Leonardo. D . Something about the city of Florence.
  2. (2) What can we learn about Leonardo from Cecilia's words?
    A . He did bad in right-handed handwriting. B . He wasn't good at writing with his left hand. C . He could write with either of his hands. D . He taught himself to write with right hand.
  3. (3) What's Eike Schmidt's attitude towards the research?
    A . Unclear. B . Indifferent. C . Positive. D . Doubtful.
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    When we walked into the cafe, we were greeted by a waitress who smiled, held out a menu, and pointed to a table. It's only when we asked for a table for six that we realized something was a bit different. The waitress glanced at our group and held up six fingers. That's because all the staff are deaf.

    Last month, the Huffington Post visited Smiles Cafe in Granada. The business only employs people who are deaf, from the waiters to the cooks. "My goal is for this cafe to be a mirror for other businesses to lose their fear of hiring people with disabilities," the founder Antonio Bunuel, who is from Spain, told HufPost. "It's also for the people who work here to lose their own fear of getting into the work force," he added, "So they can fly.”

    In the city, about 1 person in 15 has a disability. But around 99 percent of people with a disability are unemployed. While the law requires companies to employ two people with disabilities for every 50 employees, many businesses don't. "Smiles Cafe was born out of a provocation. 99 percent of people with disabilities here are jobless. That was wrong!" Bunuel said. "So I decided to open a cafe where all of the employees were deaf to show that it works.

    At the cafe, customers order by pointing to items on the menu, which have special symbols to indicate substitutions. For instance, if you're ordering fruit parfait, and you don't want yogurt on it, you just point to the illustration (图示) of the parfait, and then to the image of yogurt with a big red "X" over it. To help customers communicate with staff and learn while they eat, the walls are covered with letters? words and phrases, from "Thank you" to "Welcome" with illustrations that show the corresponding translation. The cafe, now five years old, is a project of the non-profit Centro Social Tio Antonio. "We've opened a small window," the founder said, "If it serves to create awareness, then that's a start.

  1. (1) Why did the waitress hold up her fingers when the author ordered?
    A . All workers were deaf. B . She didn't want to say anything. C . She was suffering a throat ache. D . It was a special greeting.
  2. (2) What did the founder of the cafe expect his employees to do?
    A . Make a big fortune. B . Become well-known in the city. C . Recover from their illnesses. D . Overcome their fears to work.
  3. (3) What does the underlined sentence mean about Smiles Cafe in Para 3?
    A . People expected to keep a good volunteering tradition. B . It was founded to take a challenge of employing the disabled. C . Founders reached an agreement after discussions. D . The disabled were worried about their work at first.
  4. (4) What is helpful to the customers in the cafe?
    A . The deafness of the employees. B . Special symbols on the menu. C . The non-profit model of the cafe. D . The awareness of the employer.
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    What is the most meaningless thing every Texan will do at the same time this weekend?

    You guessed it. We will "fall back" when our clocks are set backward one hour in observance of daylight saving time.

    This strange practice has an interesting history. In 1784, Benjamin Franklin published a critical essay in a French newspaper suggesting that Parisians could save $200 million through "the economy of using sunshine instead of candles". Therefore , many people owe the origin of the idea of daylight saving time to our Founding Father's writings. In the United States, the clock-changing practice began just over 100 years ago, in 1918, when Congress decided to control time by passing the Standard Time Act to save energy and create time zones. Back then, coal was our top energy source and ensuring that Americans had more daylight working hours made sense.

    In 2008, the U. S. Department of Energy assessed the effect of observing daylight saving time on national energy consumption. It found that resetting our clocks amounts to a reduction in our total energy consumption of 0. 02%. The study also determined that sticking with one time could actually save about 0.5% of electricity per day nationwide. Apart from this, the risk of heart attack increases 10% in the days following springing forward, most likely caused by the interruption of biological rhythms. Studies also indicate we are more likely to get sick, we are less productive, and frankly we are just exhausted directly following the time change.

    It is hard to explain why we still change our clocks. Perhaps it is due to special interests. Congress passed the Energy Act of 2005, which extended the length of daylight saving time an extra week in the fall, in large part due to an effort by candy producers to allow for an additional daylight hour on the night of Halloween for trick -or - treating.

    This May, we sought to end this ancient practice. It would have allowed Texans to vote whether to stay on standard time year-round or daylight saving time year-round. Our proposal passed the House (众议院)133-9. Sadly, once the bill reached the Senate (参议院),it was never referred to a committee. The proposal died in the Senate without even a word spoken about it on the floor.

    I'm moving forward with plans to file the legislation (立法) again in 2021. I urge you to contact your state legislators to move this legislation forward so that this weekend will be one of the last times we have to "fall back."

  1. (1) The possible origin of the idea of daylight saving time is      .
    A . the ancient legal act B . the influence of other countries C . the need for time zones D . the advice from a famous politician
  2. (2) What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?
    A . The reasons for health problems. B . The downsides of setting clocks back. C . The changes in energy consumption. D . The solutions to electricity shortages.
  3. (3) It can be inferred from the last two paragraphs that      .
    A . daylight saving time will last for another two years B . the author will continue what he has been doing C . Texans voted for standard time year-round D . state legislators are for the proposal
  4. (4) The passage aims to      .
    A . analyze the practice of daylight saving time B . explain the consequences of daylight saving time C . convince people of the necessity of daylight saving time D . persuade people to make efforts to stop daylight saving time
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    Have you ever imagined travelling to the deep undersea and staying there for some days or even some weeks? Many people may think it impossible. But those who have gone to live in Saturation City—a new undersea city, will tell you it's quite possible. There will be no suffering. In fact it is so comfortable that it has been described as "a silk adventure".

    It's not easy for companies to design undersea cities in the past. The sea bottom is too deep, which has caused problems with communicating between underwater and the sea surface. This difficulty has been resolved by the one-person or family shuttle-submarines(潜水艇) which will always be ready to take people to the surface. Every one will be transported quickly and safely to their destination.

    The city designers have special concern about the security of all the families. Careful entry procedures(进入程序) are required whenever people enter or leave Saturation City. There are advanced computers monitoring(监控)all the houses and streets. No object can be removed freely by strangers. Only when the robot cleaner touches the objects can they be moved. This new and revolutionary piece of computer equipment comes free with every house. It will certainly add to your quality of life in Saturation City.

    There will be no household worries in Saturation City. Each house comes with its own robot for family use only. Your details will be programmed into its computer so that it will only answer your family's commands. So a spotless house is yours as soon as you move in.

    We hope that the above information is enough for you to decide to experience the journey deep undersea.

  1. (1) Many advantages living in the undersea city are introduced EXCEPT______.
    A . easy communication with the sea surface B . free and fast Internet C . no household worries D . complete family safety
  2. (2) What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us?
    A . Saturation City is completely under the control of computer. B . It is difficult to move objects in Saturation City. C . Whoever lives in Saturation City will be fortunate. D . The life in Saturation City is of high quality.
  3. (3) The underlined expression "a spotless house" in paragraph 4 refers to a house that______.
    A . is completely clean B . is always floating C . takes little room D . has nothing in it
  4. (4) In which section of a magazine can we read the passage?
    A . Entertainment. B . Adventure. C . Advertisement. D . Cultures.
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    Last year, I went WWOOFing (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) at a beautiful organic farm in the south of La Reunion. With WOOFing, volunteers exchange their time and work for food and board. I slept in a cabin in the woods with hedgehogs (刺猬) digging about in the bushes, all different coloured birds singing in the morning and endless rows of palm trees offering shade from the sun.

    For me, one of the best ways to get to know a new place is to work with the land, live with the locals and share meals together. It has got to be one of the best ways to travel. It is a mutually beneficial exchange where everyone involved prioritizes people and our planet above profit. You get the time and space to deepen a connection with local communities and nature.

    There is a lot to learn and each farm has its own unique way of doing things, depending on the environment, climate and soil. At the farm in La Reunion we planted palm trees to harvest the core of the trunk which can be eaten in salads. Before staying with the farm I had only eaten heart of palm from cans which were nothing in comparison to the real thing, fresh from the ground. When potting up the very beginnings of the palm trees, I felt grateful to be a part of the start of the trees' cycle. I was filled with awe that something so small could grow into something so big and strong.

    Of course, not everyone is able to travel far afield, due to various restrictions or responsibilities back home. The great thing about the skill-share philosophy behind WWOOFing, which prioritizes people above profit, is that it's something we can all do from our own backyard. That can be swapping French lessons with a neighbour for babysitting, or cooking a meal in exchange for a yoga class. The focus shifts from money to how we can best support each other in our communities. A fair exchange can make a big difference in the world.

  1. (1) The author loves WWOOFing mainly because       .
    A . he can get to know new places and people B . it is one of the best ways to travel C . he can make profits at the beautiful organic farm D . he can connect with local communities and nature
  2. (2) What does the underlined word “prioritizes” in Paragraph 2 mean?
    A . Take something more seriously. B . Treat something more carefully. C . Consider something more important. D . Take something for granted.
  3. (3) Why does the author mention “palm trees” again in Paragraph 3?
    A . To show that he learns a lot by volunteering on the farm. B . To introduce the growing process of palm trees. C . To express his interest in growing plants on the farm. D . To show his amazement at the growth of palm trees.
  4. (4) What can we infer from the last paragraph?
    A . We should exchange what we have with our neighbors. B . We can save money by swapping labor with our neighbors. C . We can benefit each other by exchanging our time and work. D . We should volunteer to work on a farm to experience nature.
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After attending another parent meeting regarding my 7-year-old child's behaviour, I didn't know what to do. It was the second school we had tried for Nathan and, as always, everything was being done for my child's needs. It was also having bad effects on Nathan. He would come home and say," Mom, I hate my life. I do not want to live anymore." I was afraid that my son was beginning to suffer from depression and that I was losing him. We needed help.

By the age of seven, Nathan had already had three surgeries for his ears. He was in great pain, regardless of pain medication, which made it difficult for him to learn or pay attention. Despite Nathan's bad condition, staff at two previous schools seemed as though they didn't care. They often forgot to deal with his medication. As a result of many times of ear infections, Nathan had hearing loss. To make things worse, Nathan's speech was not very good. Children would play a trick on him and Nathan began to fall behind in study.

When I first set foot into Ripley House Charter School, I knew this was the school for my son. It felt positive from the moment I entered. From the start, Mrs. Elsen and her staff heard my concern over Nathan. Mrs. Elsen addressed my concern, not with empty words but with action.

That day, Nathan came home from his first day of school saying," Mom, I love school!" By the end of the week he was saying" Mom, I like my life. I have a good life." Ripley House Charter School gave me my son back and saved our lives. Thank you for giving me back what we had lost —-HOPE.

  1. (1) From the beginning, we can learn that            .
    A . the author felt helpless about his son B . the author often attended the class meeting C . Nathan had been in great depression D . no school would like to accept Nathan
  2. (2) The second paragraph mainly talks about           .
    A . Nathan's lessons B . what Nathan suffered C . Nathan's performance in study D . Nathan's two previous schools
  3. (3) What attitude did the author hold towards Ripley House Charter School?
    A . Thankful B . Concerned. C . Doubtful D . Negative.
  4. (4) The underlined word "addressed" in Paragraph 3 probably means "          ".
    A . spoke out B . dealt with C . listened to D . believed in
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The easy-to-use Jitterbug Flip has big buttons and an exclusive 5Star Urgent Response button on the keypad.

EASY TO USE

The large bright screen and simple YES and NO buttons make navigating the menu simple. Plus, the powerful speaker ensures every conversation will be loud and clear.

EASY TO ENJOY

Wherever you go, a built-in camera makes it easy to capture and share your favorite memories. And with a long-lasting battery, you won't have to worry about running out of power.

EASY TO BE PREPARED

In any uncertain or unsafe situation, simply press the 5Star button and a highly-trained Urgent Response Agent will confirm your location, evaluate your situation and get you the help you need.

The Jitterbug Flip is one of the most affordable cell phones on the market.

  1. (1) What is the Jitterbug Flip?
    A . A company. B . A cell phone. C . A person. D . A car.
  2. (2) What is the purpose of the passage?
    A . To introduce a new product. B . To show the advantages of new product. C . To stress the importance of a new product. D . To persuade people to buy a new product.
  3. (3) What can we infer about the Jitterbug Flip?
    A . The Jitterbug Flip is suitable for people who are tired of using the complicated cell phone. B . Users won't have to worry about running out of power due to the most dependable wireless network. C . The order can be canceled and you can get some of your money back. D . If you order it now, you can get $25 off.
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When school started on that warm August day, I threw myself into everything I did, including playing volleyball. I decided to become beautiful, or at the very least, skinny. I stopped eating completely. Soon I began losing weight, which thrilled me, and I even grew to love the tiredness and lightheadedness(头晕) that came with my poor diet, for those feelings meant that I was winning.

As the season progressed, things had become tense between my head volleyball coach, Coach Smith, and me. She felt that something was wrong with my health. She talked with me about my eating and was angry that I wouldn't listen to her when she tried to make me eat. She tried to persuade me in a determined way and so we fought constantly. Then my hunger started to affect my performance. I was so tired that practice and games were becoming a struggle. One afternoon, with hurt in her eyes, Coach Smith asked me what I had eaten and I told her nothing yet. She looked at me, disappointment in her eyes, knowing she couldn't make me stop, and walked away.

A couple of weeks later I attended a formal dinner for our volleyball team. I stood there as my coach managed to say something nice about me. I realized then that I had ruined my senior year by being disrespectful, and I had probably ruined hers as well. So that evening I wrote her a letter apologizing and thanking her.

Then one Saturday, as I was reading in the library, I felt someone gently take my arm and say softly, "Lynn Jones, how are you doing?" I looked up and saw the familiar face. "Thanks for the letter," she said. "It meant a lot." When I think of a coach, I think of someone above me, someone who gives instruction—not a friend. But Coach Smith is different, and, like any other good friend, she dealt with my problem in a determined way even when I hated her for it at that time. I didn't deserve her kindness, but she gave it anyway. I will forever be grateful for her help, and now for her friendship.

  1. (1) How did the author feel when she ate a poor diet and had a sense of tiredness?
    A . Funny. B . Nervous. C . Proud. D . Ashamed.
  2. (2) The author fought with Coach Smith because ________.
    A . she refused to go on a diet B . she caused failure of her team C . she kept her idea of losing weight D . she changed the training course
  3. (3) Why did the author write a letter to Coach Smith?
    A . She felt sorry for eating too little food. B . She was grateful for Smith's care for her health. C . She decided to improve her performance. D . She wanted to build a close relationship with Smith.
  4. (4) What is the best title for the text?
    A . My Way of Losing Weight B . A Fight with My Coach C . A Strict Volleyball Coach D . Unexpected Friendship
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Do you love bacon(熏猪肉)? Who doesn't, right? From time to time, you may have heard the phrase" bring home the bacon". Did you ever wonder what that means?

Actually," bring home the bacon" is a common phrase used to mean" to earn money". If you're" bringing home the bacon", you're making money to bring home to your family. So how is the meat connected with making money?

One popular story holds that the phrase appeared in the 1100s in a small town of Great Dunmow in England. The church(教堂) in Great Dunmow would give a rasher of bacon as a reward to any man who could honestly say that he had not argued(争吵) with his wife for a year. Others believe the phrase got started in the 1500s at country fairs. One of the most popular competitions included catching a pig. The prize for it was that you got to keep it.

Since the 1600s, the word" bacon" has been used to mean one's body. Because people often connect the body with one's ability to work and earn money, it's believed that bacon finally took on that meaning, too. One way of earning money with one's body back then was the sport of boxing.

On September 3, 1906, boxer Joe Gans fought against Oliver Nelson for the world lightweight championship in Goldfield, Nevada. According to the Reno Evening Gazette, Joe received a telegram(电报) from his mother before the fight. It read:" Joe, the eyes of the world are on you. Everybody says you ought to win. Peter Jackson will tell me the news and you bring home the bacon." Joe Gans did win the fight and the prize money that went along with the victory. He sent a telegram back to his mother, saying that he was" bringing home the bacon". Mrs. Gans was probably repeating a phrase she had heard before, but hers was the first us age that experts can find. Before long, the phrase was being used commonly in boxing, and it also quickly moved to other sports.

  1. (1) Why does the author raise questions in Paragraph 1?
    A . To show his writing purpose. B . To lead to the topic of the text. C . To know the meaning of the phrase. D . To see how many people love bacon.
  2. (2) What does the phrase" bring home the bacon" mean?
    A . Support one's family financially. B . Bring family members together. C . Earn money by selling bacon. D . Improve a family's living conditions.
  3. (3) Who could get the bacon in the 1100s in Great Dunmow?
    A . The one who never tells lies. B . The one who lives in peace with his wife. C . The one who wins a competition at the fair. D . The one who is strong enough to catch a pig.
  4. (4) Why did Joe Gans' mother send him a telegram?
    A . To ask Joe to buy some bacon. B . To tell Joe how to win the fight. C . To show what she expected from Joe. D . To introduce a new phrase to people.
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Student Activities Assistant

Bluegrass Community and Technical College    $10 an hour

Duties:

This position will support the Student Activities Coordinator. The Student Activities office serves as co-advisor and promotes student life at the college. Make Student Photo IDs and do general office work.

Working Days: Monday—Thursday

Working Hours: 9:30 AM—2:30 PM

Qualifications:

High school diploma and one year of related work experience.

Fun, dependable, and excellent customer service.

Weekend English Teacher

Mosher Tech    $30 an hour

Duties:

Teach English to young learners between 5-12 years of age through our platform. Teachers will be teaching classrooms with up to 4 students. Each in-lesson time is 30 minutes. Training and support provided.

Working Hours: 20 hours a week

Qualifications:

English teaching certificates.

Prior teaching experience.

A computer with stable internet connection and clear audio/video capacity.

Reading/Math Tutor

Butler Community College     $22.25 an hour

Duties:

The Reading/Math Tutor will be responsible for reading aloud and listening to students read in a group. They will tutor students by assisting with academic assignments for reading or math and perform simple duties assigned by the classroom teacher.

Qualifications:

Strong attention to details and problem solving skills.

Ability to establish and maintain productive work relationships with staff and students.

Registrar Assistant

The University of Chicago  $15.25 an hour

Duties:

This individual will work from December to March at approximately 20 hours per week. In peak periods, more hours may be available, and the assistant may be asked to work evening hours if needed. The assistant will create various reports on examinations, assist in exam administration and print course evaluations to help assure the department runs smoothly and efficiently during this period.

Qualifications:

High level of accuracy with repeated tasks.

Ability to work independently as needed.

Minimum of 2 years of previous office experience required.

  1. (1) As a Registrar Assistant, you need to _________.
    A . deal with general office work B . write a variety of exam reports C . give instructions on course evaluations D . work 20 hours a week for a whole year
  2. (2) Which job doesn't require previous working experience?
    A . Student Activities Assistant B . Weekend English Teacher C . Reading/Math Tutor D . Registrar Assistant
  3. (3) We can probably read this passage from _________.
    A . a textbook B . a school website C . a travel guide D . a science magazine
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Hamlet, the prince of Denmark, has come back from university to find that his father, the old king, is dead. His mother has married his father's brother, Claudius, who is now king of Denmark. Hamlet is shocked that his mother has married so soon after his father's death, and angry that she has married Claudius.

Soon, a ghost (幽灵) is seen walking on the castle walls. The ghost looks like Hamlet's father, the dead king. When Hamlet sees the ghost, he is told that it is the ghost of his father. "I am your father's spirit," the ghost tells Hamlet. It tells him that Hamlet's father did not die naturally, but was murdered by his brother Claudius. As the king slept, Claudius put poison into his ear, causing the king a painful death. The ghost tells Hamlet to take revenge on Claudius for murdering his father.

Hamlet can't believe his mother would marry the man who murdered her husband. He becomes depressed, and he thinks about killing himself: "To be or not to be, that is the question. " Hamlet decides to pretend he is mad while he tries to find out if King Claudius really killed his father. Claudius soon notices that Hamlet is acting strangely, so he asks Polonius, his adviser, to discover if it is true…

  1. (1) The correct order of the story is ________.

    ①Hamlet thought about killing himself

    ②Hamlet's mother married his uncle after his father died

    ③Hamlet came back from university

    ④Hamlet was told that his father didn't die naturally

    ⑤Hamlet decided to try to find out the truth

    A . ②③①⑤④ B . ②③④①⑤ C . ③②①④⑤ D . ③②④①⑤
  2. (2) In the story, Claudius, the old king's brother, ________.
    A . asked his advisor to kill Hamlet B . played the role of the ghost C . used to be king of Denmark D . murdered Hamlet's father
  3. (3) The underlined word "depressed" might mean ________ in Chinese.
    A . 高兴的 B . 满足的 C . 消沉的 D . 冷漠的
  4. (4) The great classic piece was taken from ________.
    A . The Diary of a Young Girl B . Alice in Wonderland C . Hamlet D . Gulliver's Travels
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When I met and married a Japanese man in New York, I thought he would learn a bit more English and we would continue to live our lives there. But in life's twists and turns, we ended up living in Tokyo! I was the one who needed to learn Japanese and fast! There is no experience quite as lonely as living in a foreign country without a grasp of the language. Especially to make friends and to break that loneliness, it is the first and foremost goal to attain… always an uphill climb, while totally awkward!

I was a trained English Language teacher, and while I lived abroad I did that work, and when we moved back to America I planned to continue it. The country's financial difficulties at the time, however, saw deep cuts to the English as a Second Language positions in the schools and to refugee language programs. So I simply took a job in a department store, at its Child Playroom.

But this store was located near a major company that hired some of its workforce from many other countries. Often a preschooler in my playroom could not speak a word of English, and would look so lost and lonely! My heart flew to them! We interacted with each other a lot. We would play English language games and they would teach their language to me.

Years later, when a small girl who had come from South America could speak good English, she said to me, "Teacher, remember when I called you Maestra?" Another child whose language was only Russian originally —we built a robot from blocks and fed it block food and leaned English words that way—would come years afterwards and continue to play that same game! These moments became my life compass—due north is that place where when persons are different, Love Matters!

  1. (1) What was the author's challenge after marriage?
    A . She had to give up her job. B . She lost all her best friends. C . She needed to learn a new language. D . She was forced to live overseas.
  2. (2) Why did the author change her job after she returned home?
    A . She set up her own company. B . She lost interest in teaching. C . Better teachers were needed. D . Teaching jobs were greatly reduced.
  3. (3) What would the author and the young children do in the playroom?
    A . They learned each other's languages. B . They took language tests. C . They cared for each other. D . They encouraged each other in learning.
  4. (4) Which word can best describe the author's interactions with children?
    A . Tiring. B . Helpful. C . Simple. D . Humorous.
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It's not common that a grandmother aged 89 is crowned Queen of Icebergs in north America, but when it does happen it's quite the sight.

On a recent trip to Iceland, Judith Streng became that grandma after her son attempted to take a photograph of her sitting on an ice structure that looks like a throne (宝座) at Diamond Beach in Jokul. Shortly after Streng sat down to pose, the piece of ice broke off and floated into the water.

"I thought it was safe. One girl had been on it and then two girls at the same time, and it was very secure with them. When I got on it, it started to shake and a wave was coming in. A very large wave came in and made the throne kind of shake, and I could tell that I was slipping off," Streng told ABC News.

Streng's story went hot after her 24-year-old granddaughter Catherine tweeted a text message exchange she had with her father about the incident. "My grandmother almost got lost at sea in Iceland today!"

Catherine, who teaches English in Seoul, South Korea, explained via Twitter that her father described the scene vividly. He has a PhD in English, and described the event in the following words, "She climbed to the throne after a wave had pulled back and left it briefly exposed on the beach. Then a wave washed in and removed the ice throne, rocking it from side to side. When the wave left, it lifted the throne and carried her out into the sea with the tide."

Luckily for the Streng family, Randy, a licensed boat captain from Florida with knowledge of water rescue strategies witnessed the whole thing, and was able to save the day (转危为安).

  1. (1) Where was the grandma when her son was taking a picture for her?
    A . On a crown B . In an iceboat C . At a throne beach D . On an iceberg
  2. (2) How did Catherine spread this accident?
    A . By posting the text message exchange with her father. B . By drawing a vivid picture. C . By exchanging tweeter account. D . By talking with her father in Seoul.
  3. (3) Who saved the grandmother?
    A . Catherine B . Streng C . Randy D . Judith.
  4. (4) What can be a suitable title for the text?
    A . Taking Pictures Must be Very Dangerous B . A Grandma Floated out to the Sea on an Iceberg C . An Optimistic Family Who Love Iceberg D . The Licensed Boat Captain Went Hot Slowly
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One of a doctor's most valuable tools is his nose. Since ancient times, medics have relied on their sense of smell to help them work out what is wrong with their patients. Fruity odors (气味) on the breath, for example , let them monitor the condition of diabetics (糖尿病病人).

But doctors can, as it were, smell only what they can smell—and many compounds characteristic of disease are odorless. To deal with this limitation, Hossam Haick , a chemical engineer at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, has developed a device which, he claims, can do work that the human nose cannot.

The idea behind Dr. Haick's invention is not new. Many diagnostic" breathalysers" already exist, and sniffer dogs, too, can be trained to detect illnesses such as cancer. Most of these approaches, though, are disease-specific. Dr. Haick wanted to generalize the process.

As he describes in ACS Nano, he and his colleagues created a series of electrodes made of carbon nanotubes(纳米碳管). Each of these had one of 20 organic films laid over it. Each film was sensitive to one of a score of compounds known to be found on the breath of patients suffering from a range of 17 illnesses, including Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and bladder cancer. When a film reacted, its electrical resistance changed in a predictable manner. The combined changes produced an electrical fingerprint that would be diagnostic of the disease a patient was suffering from.

To test their invention, Dr. Haick and his colleagues collected 2, 808 breath samples from 1, 404 patients who were suffering from at least one of the diseases. Its success varied. It could distinguish between samples from patients suffering from gastric cancer and bladder cancer only 64%e of the time. At distinguishing lung cancer from head and neck cancer it was, though, 100% successful. Overall, it got things right 86% of the time. Not perfect, but a useful aid to a doctor planning to conduct further investigations. And this is only the first model. Slightly adjusted, its success rate would be expected to improve.

  1. (1) How useful is nose to doctors?
    A . They can smell what other people can't. B . They could tell which diseases are odorless. C . They diagnose illness through their sense of smell. D . They will apply new device to helping with diagnosing illness.
  2. (2) What is the most special aspect of the new invention?
    A . It can help detect more than one disease. B . It is made of a series of electrodes. C . It works through analyzing patients' electrical fingerprints. D . It can be used to help diagnose cancers.
  3. (3) What can we infer about the device?
    A . It's the first invention by using principle of sense of smell. B . It will be a useful tool in diagnosing lung cancer. C . Its success rate differs from patient to patient. D . It can successfully tell bladder cancer from other cancers.
  4. (4) What is the best title for this passage?
    A . High 'Tech in Diagnosing Illness B . A New Way in Diagnosing Illness C . Diagnosing illness Can Be Easy D . Diagnosing illness by Smell
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Photographic self-portraits have existed for as long as cameras have been in human hands. But what about selfies in space? On Twitter last year, NASA astronaut Edwin Aldrin, who famously became the second man to walk on the moon in July 1969, laid claim to a spaceflight first: taking the first selfie in space during the Gemini XII mission in 1966.

"For me, it needs to be digital to be selfie, " argues Jennifer Levasseur, a director at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. According to Levasseur, the concept of a selfie is directly linked to internet culture. "The thing that makes a selfie is sharing it," she says.

Still, astronauts have been carrying cameras aboard space vehicles since the 1960s. In 1966, Aldrin used a Hasselblad camera designed specifically for space. Hasselblad also painted the first camera in space a matte (不光亮的) black to reduce reflections in the orbiter window. But cameras used in space need to survive extreme conditions, like temperature swings from -149°F to 248°F, so Hasselblad painted later model silver.

Astronauts visiting the moon then had to take out the film and leave their camera bodies behind when they returned to Earth, because early space missions were limited by a weight limit on the returned trip. Then a big change in space camera technology came after the space shuttle Columbia broke apart on its return to Earth in 2003, Levasseur notes. "Fear that they'd never be able to bring film back from space and lose all that hard work accelerated the push for digital," she says.

Today, astronauts also have access to internet and social platforms in space and can post true space selfies made using digital cameras. Similarly, space robots are participating in selfie culture, capturing remote pictures of themselves in space or on other planets and sending them back to Earth.

  1. (1) Why do selfies in space need to be digital according to Jennifer Levasseur?
    A . Astronauts are fond of studying technology. B . Astronauts are eager to be famous on the Internet. C . Astronauts desire to communicate on social platforms. D . Astronauts want to overcome the fear in space.
  2. (2) Why can the Hasselblad camera adjust to the temperature changes in space?
    A . It is painted silver. B . Its matte black gathers light. C . Its design is special. D . It can reduce reflection itself.
  3. (3) What contributed to the faster development of camera technology in space?
    A . The heavy space tasks. B . A returned space shuttle. C . A spaceflight crash. D . The improved film.
  4. (4) What can be a suitable title for the text?
    A . The Origin of Selfies in Space B . The Brief History of Selfies in Space C . The Significance of Selfies in Space D . The Popularity of Selfies in Space
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Lazy people will never gain anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.

One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep. Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.

Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more positive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. Laziness appears when you no longer feel in charge of your own mind.

Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child. Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.

Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. To fight family laziness, set an example. Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated (积极的) people.

Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness. Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.

  1. (1) How many ways have been mentioned in this passage to defeat laziness?
    A . 3 B . 4 C . 5 D . 6
  2. (2) According to Paragraph 2, we can know that ________.
    A . people who don't get enough sleep must be lazy B . people who lack of motivation must be lazy C . people who stay up too late and get up too early must be lazy D . people who adjust their sleep schedule mustn't be lazy
  3. (3) The underlined word "temptations" is closest in meaning to _______.
    A . tradition B . reaction C . attractions D . introduction
  4. (4) Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
    A . How to fight laziness? B . Laziness does no harm to our life. C .   Lazy people will never gain anything. D . Laziness can never be defeated.