How to Be a Winner
Sir Steven Redgrave
Winner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals
"In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes (糖尿病). Believing my career was over, I felt extremely low. Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing. That was it the encouragement I needed. I could still be a winner if I believed in myself. I am not saying that it isn't difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn't finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way. "
Karen Pickering
Swimming World Champion
"I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of of my diary. This is the key to success--- you can't follow a career in any field without being well-organized. List what you believe you can achieve. Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and you'll be a step closer to achieving them."
Kirsten Best
Poet & Writer
"When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can't achieve something. Then there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as 'calm', 'peace' or 'focus', either out loud or silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological(心理的) tools."
1. What does the underlined word "distractions" probably refer to?| A．Ways that help one to focus. | B．Words that help one to feel less tense. |
| C．Activities that turn one's attention away. | D．Habits that make it hard for one to relax. |
| A．Her training schedule. | B．Her daily happenings. |
| C．Her achievements. | D．Her sports career. |
| A．Difficulties influenced his career. |
| B．Specialist offered him medical advice. |
| C．Training helped him defeat his disease. |
| D．He overcame the shadow of illness to win. |
| A．Courage. | B．Devotion. |
| C．Hard work. | D．Self- confidence. |
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【推荐1】Canada is a bilingual country with "co-official" languages. English and French enjoy equal status as the official languages of the country. This means that the public has the right to communicate with and receive services from federal(联邦的)government institutions in either English or French. Federal government employees have the right to work in the official language of their choice in bilingual regions.
Like the United States, Canada started as a colony. Beginning in the 1500s, it was part of New France but later became a British colony after the Seven Years' War. As a result, the Canadian government officially recognized the languages of both colonizers: France and England. The Constitution(宪法)Act of 1867 legally accepts the use of both languages in federal courts. Years later, Canada strengthened its commitment to bilingualism when it passed the Official Languages Act of 1969, which restated the constitutional origins of its co-official languages and set out the protections afforded by its dual-language status.
Recognition of both English and French protects the rights of all Canadians. Among other benefits, the 1969 Act recognized that Canadian citizens should be able to access federal laws and government documents, whether their native language was French or English. The general law also requires that consumer products feature bilingual packaging throughout the country.
The Canadian federal government is committed to advancing the equality of status and use of the English and French languages, within Canadian society. However, the reality is that some Canadians speak English, and of course, some Canadians speak the other language entirely.
Although the federal government theoretically guarantees bilingual services in all areas, there are many regions of Canada where English is the clear majority language, so the local government does not always seek services in French in those regions. Canadians use the phrase "where numbers warrant" to determine whether a local population's language usage requires bilingual services from the federal government.
While many Canadians are bilingual, they are not only speaking English or French. Statistics Canada finds that more than 200 languages that were not English or French, were reported as a language spoken by its people. About two-thirds of the respondents who spoke one of these languages also spoke either English or French.
1. The acceptance of two official languages in Canada is due to______________.| A．the language-using tradition caused by Canada's colonial history |
| B．the convenience for business dealings by using two languages in the country |
| C．the welcome attitude toward immigrates from all over the world. |
| D．the mastery of two languages of Canadians because of school education |
| A．the legal order from the federal government |
| B．the popularity of the language in the world |
| C．the number of schools teaching the language |
| D．the number of local people using the language |
| A．English has gained superior legal position to French because of bigger number of users in Canada. |
| B．The legal court usage of French and English was established in Canada in 1969. |
| C．Both French and English should be used on products in Canada according to federal law. |
| D．Canadian people speak either French or English in social communication. |
| A．The advantages of using multiple languages in Canada. |
| B．The history and current situation of two languages used in Canada. |
| C．The disadvantaged status of the French language used in Canada. |
| D．Canadians' advancement in balancing two languages in business world. |
【推荐2】Philadelphia Zoo: Hours, Directions Daily Schedule
●Hours
Philadelphia Zoo is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve,Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.Members enjoy free admission on Halloween.
●Directions
From the east
Access Interstate-76 by exiting PA.Turnpike at Neshaminy.Take US RTI-S to 76E.Take Interstate-76 to exit 342 Girard Avenue.Turn left at Girard Avenue for parking.
From the West
Access Interstate-76 by exiting PA.Turnpike at Valley Forge.Follow 76 to exit 342 Girard Avenue.Follow directional signs to turn left or right on Girard Avenue for available parking.
From City Center
Take West River Road to Sweetbriar Road and turn left.At South Concourse Road, turn left and go one block to Girard Avenue.
●Daily Schedule
Get the most out of your visit! Check out your favorite animals and enjoy a special keeper presentation at the times listed below.
Lions at KeyBank Big Cat Falls 10:30 a.m.
Pigeon Loft for a Flight Show in KidZooU 11:00 a.m.
Giant Tortoise in Reptile and Amphibian House 11:15 a.m.
Vampire Bats in Small Mammal House 11:30 a.m.
Bears at Bear Fountain at bear Country 11:45 a.m.
Wildlife Workshop for an Animal Encounter in KidZooU 12: 30 p.m.
Hippo, giraffe or rhino at African Plains 1:30 p.m.
Animal Training Shows in KidZooU 2:00 p.m.
Giant river otters or Red Pandas at Water is Life 3:15 p.m.
Penguins at Penguin Point 3:45 p.m.
1. When is Philadelphia Zoo open?| A．On Halloween. | B．On Thanksgiving Day. |
| C．On Christmas Eve. | D．On New Year's Day. |
| A．PA.Turnpike. | B．Girard Avenue |
| C．West River road. | D．South Concourse Road. |
| A．9:30 a.m. | B．11:45 a.m. |
| C．12:30 p.m. | D．2:00 p.m. |
【推荐3】Come to Austria!
Soll is a village in the mountains in western Austria, and the Hotel Post, run by a local family, is clean and not expensive. From the hotel you can see the whole village, the forest and the mountains. Temperature in summer is usually from 20℃ to 25℃ in the daytime, but much cooler by evening.
Enjoy Thailand!
When you visit Bangkok in Thailand, don't miss the early morning river boat trip to the Floating Market just outside the city. There you will find many kinds of fruits and vegetables. There you can buy and pay for them when you sit in your boat. Don't forget your hat: the sun can be strong and it may be as hot as 40℃ at midday!
Visit Hawaii!
Maybe the most beautiful place in Hawaii is Kauai. You can visit its long, sandy beaches in the south and the west of the island, and mountains and forests in the north, but be careful: there are many mosquitoes（蚊子）, and don't be surprised if it rains in the center of the island. Daytime temperatures there are usually from 24℃ to 26℃ by the sea, and only a little cooler by late evening.
1. Which of the following about Soll is TRUE?| A．Soll is a mountain village in Austria. |
| B．From the Hotel Post you can see the whole forest and the mountains. |
| C．The Hotel Post is clean but expensive. |
| D．It is a little cold in summer. |
| A．in the middle of Bangkok | B．on the river |
| C．famous for the boats | D．full of vegetables and fruits |
| A．Kauai is one of Hawaii's islands. | B．The weather is neither too hot nor too cold. |
| C．It doesn't often rain in Kauai. | D．There are forests and mountains in Kauai. |
| A．Soll and Bangkok | B．Thailand and Kauai |
| C．Soll and Hawaii | D．Bangkok and Kauai |
| A．Ona map. | B．In a fashion magazine. |
| C．In a textbook. | D．In a travel guide. |
【推荐1】Wendy Bennett was appointed the executive director of AgSafe four years ago. Initially, she was unsure she had the skills and abilities needed to do the job. “There was nothing short of terror,” she said. “I certainly didn't have the educational background for it, although I have a good education.”
Despite seeking the help of a formal mentor (导师)，Wendy still felt she could improve—this is when she decided she wanted to pursue further education. She saw UFred's Executive MBA program run by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), of which she is a member. Wendy said that along with the coursework, learning from her peers and classmates and using their examples helped make her organization stronger and better. With her EMBA from UFred, Wendy believes she can now perform her job with confidence, and that it' s also benefited the people she works with.
“I really believe that I have an opportunity to help my organization to grow and to be really successful in the future,” she said. Wendy’s classroom experience gave her the confidence to communicate effectively to every level of her organization. She also sees a difference in how she deals with not only staff, but also in how she interacts with board members. She said the ability to be convincing and speak properly with regards to governance and how a board of directors can function excellently is something she previously wasn't as skilled in.
“I can work with my board of directors to do a better job with strategic planning to move our organization into the future,” she said. While Wendy admits the EMBA program is a lot of work, it's satisfying at the end of the day.
“Nothing worth having comes easily. I think anybody who wants to take their career to the next level, they need to have the broad range of the education that this EMBA provides,” she added.
1. How was Wendy when appointed executive director of AgSafe?| A．She felt lack of ability. |
| B．She was full of confidence. |
| C．She was proud of herself. |
| D．She felt qualified of the position. |
| A．To explain the importance of organization. |
| B．To show the influence of communication. |
| C．To praise the effectiveness of board members. |
| D．To stress the improvement of her working ability. |
| A．an explanation why some people grew happy |
| B．аn ехаmрlе fоr оnе’ѕ ехресtаtіоnѕ оf thеіr jоb |
| C．a description of personal values and social help |
| D．an statement of education values in one's career growth |
| A．Wendy's experience: overcoming difficulties |
| B．Wendy's new job: the executive director of AgSafe |
| C．Wendy's story: finding confidence in a new role |
| D．Wendy's classroom: a place which inspires confidence |
【推荐2】I cannot remember a point in my life when I desired anything other than becoming a teacher. At the beginning of my senior year in high school, I began applying to the University of Connecticut. But what I didn’t realize was how expensive my dream was. I came from a middle-class family, and it seemed as though we’d always struggled to make ends meet.
I wasn’t the smartest person in my class, not even close; but my heart was in the right place, and I was determined. I applied for every scholarship I could get my hands on. What did I have to lose? And then my guidance counselor told me about the financial aid system. I applied, but I didn’t think I would qualify for that either.
After the holidays, my friends started receiving their acceptance letters from colleges, and I eagerly anticipated mine. Finally, a letter arrived from the University of Connecticut. Feelings of fear and joy overwhelmed me when I opened the envelope with trembling hands. I had done it! I cried for a while, feeling both extremely excited and afraid. I had been working a full-time job, but that was barely enough to pay for tuition, and it was impossible for my parents to finance my education.
Months went by before a letter from the financial aid office arrived. I opened it eagerly, but it was only a letter requesting more information to process my application. This happened over and over, and my hopes kept getting shot down. Finally, a bulky envelope arrived, the one that would determine whether I could attend college. Not only was financial aid going to help me out with my expenses, but also I won two of the scholarships I had applied for! I had actually made my dream come true.
I am now a junior at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a degree in English.
1. What was the author’s main trouble in realizing her dream?| A．She lacked determination. |
| B．Her family was short of money. |
| C．She didn’t know which university to apply to. |
| D．Her parents disapproved of her attending university. |
| A．By taking up part-time jobs. |
| B．By receiving her parents’ support. |
| C．By turning to her guidance counselor for help. |
| D．By applying for scholarships and financial aid . |
| A．To test her determination. |
| B．To inform her of their refusal. |
| C．To ask for supplemental information. |
| D．To check the process of her application. |
| A．Never say never. | B．More haste, less speed. |
| C．Aiming higher, achieving more. | D．Pride hurts, modesty benefits. |
【推荐3】Alysa Liu is an ice skater In 2016, the then 10-year-old girl became the youngest intermediate figure skating (花样滑冰) champion in U. S. history. In 2018, Liu became the youngest to compete in and win the U. S. junior championships.
In January, 2019, she made history again at the Geico U. S. Womens Figure Skating Championships. At the championships, things were initially going well for the defending U. S. champion Bradie Tennell. But later Tennell had a falling in her performance. Meanwhile, Liu became the first and youngest U. S. woman to land three triple axels (三周半跳) in competition.
Though Liu made them look easy, triple axels are extremely challenging. The skater has to jump from the outside edge of one skate, turning in the air. “Double” or “triple” refers to the number of rotations (旋转) the skater completes before landing. The term is a little misleading given that the skater has to do an extra half rotation, meaning that for a triple, the skater is actually completing 3.5 rotations. To be successful, the skater has to have both incredible body strength and control.
When asked about her great performance, Liu thought it was not worth showing off. And she was enthusiastic about preparing for bigger games. But Liu was ineligible to compete at the 2019 World Figure Skating Championships in Japan due to the minimum age requirement of 15. However, that didn’t bother her.
Liu fell in love with ice skating during her first lesson at a center. She showed such talent that Laura Lipetsky, who was teaching the group lessons, asked her father to let her receive private lessons. Lipetsky said, “She wanted to learn, and I wanted to guide.” The two have been inseparable since then. In 2017 Laura sent Liu to the University of Delaware for a certain analysis that researchers have created to help outstanding American skaters improve their jump techniques.
Liu has been homeschooled since the age of 10. She gets her homework done between daily practices, and usually eats dinner in the car on her way home. Though that might appear to be a lot for someone so young, Liu takes it happily.
1. What achievement did Alysa make at the age of 13?| A．She won the U. S. junior championships. |
| B．She was allowed to compete in the 2019 championships in Japan. |
| C．She became an intermediate figure skating champion. |
| D．She defeated the defending U. S. champion Bradie Tennell. |
| A．The requirements for figure skating. | B．The difficulty of carrying out triple axels. |
| C．The skills needed in skating rotations. | D．The differences between double axels and triple axels. |
| A．Lacking time. | B．Lacking confidence. |
| C．Having no qualification. | D．Showing little enthusiasm. |
| A．She was good at teaching group lessons. |
| B．She instructed Liu’s father in figure skating. |
| C．She made a contribution in Liu’s progress in sports. |
| D．She didn’t obtain great support from Liu and her father. |
