【推荐2】No one should be forced to wear a uniform under any circumstance. Uniforms are controlling the human spirit and totally unnecessary in a democratic (民主的) society. Uniforms tell the world that the person who wears one has no value as an individual but only lives to function as a part of the whole. The individual in a uniform loses all self-worth.
There are those who say that wearing a uniform gives a person a sense of identification with a larger, more important concept. What could be more important than the individual himself? If an organization is so weak that it must rely on cloth and buttons to inspire its members, that organization has no right to continue its existence.
Others say that the practice of making persons wear uniforms, say in school, gets rid of all envy and competition in a matter of dress, such that a poor person who cannot afford good-quality clothing is not to be looked down upon by a wealthy person who wears expensive clothing. Those persons ignore the concepts as freedom of choice, motivation, and individuality. If all persons were to wear the same clothing, why would anyone struggle to be better? It is only a short step from forcing everyone to drive the same car, have the same type of food. When this happens, all motivation to improve one’s life is removed. Why would parents bother to work hard so that their children could have a better life than they had when they know that their children are going to be forced to have exactly the same life as they had?
Uniforms also hurt the economy (经济). Right now, billions of dollars are spent on the fashion industry yearly. Thousands of people are employed in designing, creating, and marketing different types of clothing. If everyone were forced to wear uniforms, artistic personnel would be unnecessary. Salesmen would be extra as well. Why bother to sell the only items that are available? The wearing of uniforms would destroy the fashion industry which in turn would have a wave effect on such industries as advertising and sales promotion. Without advertising, newspapers, magazines, and television would not be able to remain in business. Our entire information and entertainment industries would collapse.
1. Why does the author discuss forcing everyone to buy the same car or eat the same food?

A．To show that freedom of choice is absolute in modern society.

B．To suggest what would happen if uniforms became compulsory.

C．To predict the way the society will be in the next few generations.

D．To show that the government has too much control over people’s lives.

2. The last word of the passage “collapse” probably means ________.

A．fail

B．rise

C．disappear

D．struggle

3. The author’s primary purpose in writing this passage was to ________.

A．show that uniforms are not possible in a democratic society

B．advise the government to change the rules of wearing uniforms

C．advocate stronger governmental controls on the wearing of uniforms

D．convince the reader that uniforms have more disadvantages than advantages

【推荐3】Believe it or not, school uniforms are absolutely not only clothes for students. They stand for the culture or beauty appreciation standard of a country. To wear uniforms has become a trend in most countries in modern society. Well, let’s take a look at school uniforms in different nations. This will be interesting. And here, you will detect diverse allure (魅力)！

The style of England school uniforms is rather classic, simple and respectable. Middle school students must wear traditional western-style school uniforms. Boys wear traditional western-style clothes, regular leather shoes and must wear neckties. Girls also wear western-style clothes, regular leather shoes and must wear bow ties. This classic clothing style unconsciously affects England students’ temperament(性格)and also sense of beauty.

Both boy and girl students in Australia are required to wear black leather shoes and white socks. They wear school uniforms all the time except the physical education, when they need to wear gym suits.

Students in Malaysia obey rather strict rules. Girls’ dresses must be long to cover the knees. Shirts must cover the elbow. Comparing with Thai students, they are much more conservative. School uniforms in most schools of China are only different in size. You can’t find big differences between boys’ uniforms and girls’ uniforms only from the appearance. Both of them are loose sport suits.

1. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?

A．School uniforms make the students interested in clothes.

B．School uniforms have become a tendency in all countries.

C．School uniforms stand for the culture of a country.

D．School uniforms are appreciated by many students.

2. In which countries are students required to wear leather shoes?

A．England and Malaysia.

B．China and Australia.

C．Malaysia and China.

D．Australia and England.

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Boy students need to wear ties in Malaysia.

B．Students needn’t always wear school uniforms in Australia.

C．Girls can’t wear skirts in Malaysia.

D．School uniforms in China are more conservative.

4. What’s the obvious feature of school uniforms in China?

A．Sportive.	B．Beautiful.
C．Fashionable.	D．Modern.

【推荐1】Climbing, I once thought, was a very manly activity, but as I found my way into this activity, I came to see that something quite different happens on the rock.

Like wild swimming, rock climbing involves you into the landscape. On the rock, I am fully focused. Eyes pay close attention, ears are alert, and hands move across the surface. Unlike walking, where I could happily wander about absent-mindedly, in climbing, attentive observation is essential.

As an arts student studying English literature, I discovered a new type of reading from outdoor climbing. Going out on to the crags (悬崖), I saw how you could learn to read the rocks and develop a vocabulary of physical movements. Good climbers knew how to adjust their bodies on to the stone. Watching them, I wanted to possess that skillful “language”.

My progress happened when I worked for the Caingorms National Park Authority.Guiding my explorations into this strange new landscape was Nan Shepherd, a lady too. Unlike the goal-directed mindset of many mountaineers, she is not concerned with peaks or personal achievement. Shepherd sees the mountain as a total environment and she celebrates the Caingorms as a place alive with plants, rocks, animals and elements. Through her generous spirit and my own curiosity, I saw that rock climbing need not be a process of testing oneself against anything. Rather, the intensity of focus could develop a person into another way of being.

Spending so much time in high and st ony places has transformed my view on the world and our place in it. I have come into physical contact with processes that go way beyond the everyday. Working with gravity, geology (地质学), rhythms of weather and deep time, I gain an actual relationship with the earth. This bond lies at the heart of my passion for rock climbing. I return to the rocks, because this is where I feel in contact with our land.

1. What does the writer find important in climbing?

A．Balance.	B．Concentration.
C．Determination.	D．Perseverance.

2. What does the writer learn from Nan Shepherd?

A．Climbing goes together with nature.

B．Every mountain top is within reach.

C．The best climber is the one having fun.

D．You can not achieve high unless you change.

3. What does the underlined word“it”in the last paragraph refer to?

A．Time.

B．Transformation.

C．The world.

D．My view.

4. Why does the author like rock climbing?

A．It challenges her to compete with men.

B．It allows her a unique attitude toward rock.

C．It teaches her how to possess a new language.

D．It makes her feel connected with the earth.

【推荐2】The other day, my parents stopped by and dropped off a birthday gift to me. After the visit I watched my parents walking down my front steps toward their car. My father took my mother by the arm and slowly and carefully helped her step down the small steps, which hit me really hard. It has been happening slowly over the years. Because my own life has been going through so much change (my kids have grown up and moved out over these years), I had somehow simply failed to notice just how much my own parents were aging.

As a child we see our dads as these big strong men who work hard, protect us, and just take care of things. We see our moms as our caretakers who are always there to make sure our needs are attended to so we always know we are loved. All through my growing up they looked the same to me. That is how they have always seemed to me. Now I see a little gray haired mom who is fragile and breakable, and I see a gray haired father who walks a little slower than he once did.

The thought made me break into tears. And I realize I need to spend more time with my parents. I need to make sure I get their advice now on the things I should know for the future so I don't waste my chance to get it while they are still both here with me. I need to ask them to tell me more stories about their own life and all the lessons they have learned. Let's all make an effort to make more time for them and make sure they feel appreciated while we still have them with us.

1. Why did the author refer to her parents' visit?

A．Her parents bought a special gift for her.

B．She was longing for her parents' coming.

C．She overlooked her parents getting old.

D．Her parents seldom came to her house.

2. What can we infer from the first paragraph?

A．The author has raised her kids on her own.

B．The author hardly pays a visit to her parents.

C．The author has a poor relationship with her kids.

D．The author felt guilty while watching her parents.

3. What does the author want to do in the future?

A．To get more attention from her parents.

B．To devote more time to her parents.

C．To listen to her parents' advice carefully.

D．To get a caretaker to attend her parents.

4. Which is the proper title for the passage?

A．Aging Is Really a Fact We Have to Accept

B．Learn More from Parents While They Are Clear

C．Love Your Parents Before They Get Too Old

D．Accompany Your Parents Before It's Too Late

【推荐3】Influenced by many negative reports, some people usually regard teenagers as lacking a sense of responsibility, concern for others, and awareness of life. To break the stereotype（刻板印象）, I'm going to talk about the story of Jordan Rice.

I suspect you've got no idea about who Jordan Rice is. Actually, Jordan Rice was a 13-year-old boy who lived with his mom, dad, and little brother Blake in Toowoomba, Australia. He went to buy school uniform this Monday with his mom and brother. It was around 2 pm, when they were in the car on the way back from the shops. Not an unusual day.

Unexpectedly, a huge flood poured into the area. The water rose high enough to shut off the engine. Unfortunately, they were trapped in floodwaters. Mom got into a panic, and Jordan was frightened because he couldn't swim. No one came to help them out until an old man grabbed a rope, tied it to his body, and jumped into the water. Hopes were growing for the survival of Jordan—the old man was swimming toward him. Instead of seizing the chance, Jordan pushed Blake forward, saying, "Save my brother first."

There was no time for arguing. The old man tied the rope around Blake and carried him ashore. Then he swam back to save the other two. But the strain of the flood and the weight of two people were too much for the rope. It broke and so did Jordan and his mothers' hope. They were carried away by the brown water. Though they managed to hold on to a tree for a little while, they finally loosened their grip and accepted their fate. Being the only survivor of the trip, Blake was reunited with his father to become a family of two.

Jordan Rice was a 13-year-old boy from Toowoomba, Australia. During the destructive floods of Queensland, Jordan Rice sacrificed his life for his little brother. He is a hero and deserves to be remembered.

1. What does the author think of some people's opinion about teenagers?

A．It's a reasonable belief.	B．It's a fair evaluation.
C．It's an out-of-date view.	D．It's a prejudiced idea.

2. Why did the old man save Blake first?

A．He couldn't reach others.

B．His rope was not long enough.

C．There was no time for making other choices.

D．He believed that Jordan Rice could swim out.

3. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Your Voice.

B．Star Stories.

C．News Express.

D．Magic World.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Save my brother	B．Meet the challenge
C．Be brave, boy	D．Accept your fate, teenager

【推荐1】Boma International Hospitality College(BIHC), in partnership with the Business & Hotel Management School, Switzerland(BHMS), is a hospitality (酒店管理) college based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is focused on developing the next generation of world-class hospitality professionals. The college is devoted to offering students state of the art study programs, designed to promote access to demanding, but rewarding careers.

BIHC is currently seeking for a College Principal whose key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•Reporting to the BIHC Board of Directors for meeting the college’s overall objectives and plans;

•Providing leadership and carrying out academic and operational excellence across the institution;

•Developing and carrying out the college’s strategic plan;

•Establishment and improvement of standard operating policies and procedures to ensure academic and operational excellence;

•Management of budgets and financial performance;

•Encouraging continued improvement in curriculum and teaching methods;

•Promoting the reputation of the College, locally and internationally.

Our ideal candidate has the following key characteristics:

•Possesses a thorough understanding of international hospitality standards;

•Has 10+ years’ experience in an institution of higher learning;

•Passionate about the hospitality industry and developing themselves and the people within it.

If interested, please ensure to submit the following documents:

•A cover letter;

•Curriculum Vitae;

•Copies of relevant diplomas and corresponding transcripts.

Professional references, with contact details may also be submitted.

Interested candidates are welcome to submit their applications to the following e-mail address; recruitment@preferredpersonnel.co.ke no later than April 24th, 2020.

1. An ideal candidate should have some necessary qualities EXCEPT _____________.

A．loving the hospitality industry

B．having over 10 year`s experience of teaching

C．being familiar with international hospitality standards

D．keeping improving himself or herself

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．BIHC aims to develop world-class hospitality principals.

B．Applications mailed on April 25th, 2020 are also valid.

C．College Principal should design art study programs for students.

D．An applicant must hand in copies of his or her certificates.

3. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To advertise for a college principal in BIHC.

B．To list responsibilities of a college principal.

C．To briefly introduce BIHC, a hospitality college.

D．To recommend a hotel-BIHC to visitors.

【推荐2】Now come some money-saving ideas from a web forum (论坛), which may help you save a penny in the UK.

Nancy: Many people nowadays seem to buy clothes, wear then a couple of times and then give them to charity shops so that's where I do my shopping. You can pet some cheap but really good stuff and you know you’re your money is helping other people so it's a win-win situation in my opinion.

Ailsa: I'm a student and I have a part time job during term time and then work full-time during the holidays. You really can find some good bargains at the end of the day when a lot of food is reduced because it has reached its sell-by date (保质期). It's amazing how much you can save that way.

Gary: I must admit I don't think much about how or where I shop but I try to save money on electricity and gas in the house. Instead of turning up the temperature I put on another sweater and I close the doors. I encourage roommates to turn off the lights when they leave and we don't leave the TV or computer on standby (待机) as that uses up unnecessary energy.

Matthew: I've just moved to the UK. Someone told me about the "freecycle" scheme and I've managed to get almost everything without spending any money. Basically, you advertise what you don't need on its website for someone to collect it. No one makes any money so it really is a good exchange.

1. What's the saving idea shared by Nancy and Ailsa?

A．Using the student card for discounts.	B．Buying things at lower prices.
C．Getting food from the charity.	D．Saving money by earning

2. According to the passage, where can you get something you need for free?

A．In a charity shop.	B．In a local supermarket.
C．On the freecycle website.	D．On the university campus.

3. Who may be most interested in this passage?

A．Business people who travel a lot.	B．People who care about education.
C．Women who like following fashion.	D．Students who plan to study abroad.

【推荐3】As wildfires continued to sweep across Australia, the loss of life in the area was reaching astonishing numbers. Ecologists (生态学家) at the University of Sydney said that nearly half a billion animals and plants had been wiped out since the fires began several months before. Images and videos from the area showed kangaroos trying to escape from burning forests and charred (烧焦的) bodies of koalas lying on the ground.

Koalas, which had been already under threat because of significant habitat loss, were hit particularly hard compared with other animals. Ecologists said nearly 8,000 koalas—about one-third of the population in their primary habitat-were believed to have died from the big fires. Professor Dieter Hochuli from the University of Sydney said it wasn’t just the well- known species, such as kangaroos, koalas and emus(鸸鹋), that were in danger. Insects also suffered losses. Additionally, many rare plant species might have disappeared completely.

While animal hospitals were taking in as many animals as possible to treat burns and nursed them back to health, services had overall struggled to keep up with the amount of care needed. And the animals that had survived would have trouble finding food and shelters among the ongoing flames, so they were still in a dangerous situation.

“We’re getting a lot of lessons out of this and it’s just showing how unprepared we are,” Dr. Sussan Ley said. “Now Australia is burning and national parks and our native animals are being destroyed. People have lost homes. People have died. Firefighters have been killed defending communities, most recently last night. There’s no protocols (拟定草案) in place even wildlife carers dont’ have protocols for when they can go in after fire. It’s our national government that is failing us.”

1. What’s the purpose of the second paragraph?

A．To explain why there were so many rare animals in Australia.

B．To show the terrible effect Australian wildfires had on species.

C．To further confirm Professor Dieter Hochuli’s’unique opinion.

D．To warn people to take good care of wild animals and plants.

2. Why were the animals still in danger after surviving the fire?

A．They failed to recover from serious burns.

B．They might be hunted by people for food.

C．They were short of food and shelters.

D．They were unable to get nursing services.

3. What is Dr.Sussan Ley’s attitude towards the national government’s deed?

A．Supportive.

B．Unconcerned.

C．Doubtful.

D．Dissatisfied.

4. What is the main idea of the text?

A．Many rare animal species might have disappeared.

B．Measures should be taken to prevent Australian wildfires.

C．Australian wildfires killed nearly half a billion animals and plants.

D．Ecologists have made great efforts to find the causes of wildfires.

【推荐2】One day when a famous artist was on his way home, a young man stopped him and required to have a word with him. The artist accepted his request.

The young man asked, "How can you produce so many beautiful paintings and achieve your fame?"

The artist said, “It seems that you have been thinking of becoming famous every day.”

The young man nodded, "Yes. I have been dreaming of being a person as notable（著名的）as you. Every minute I am thinking of how to become reputable（著名的）.I don't know when I can achieve my fame.

The artist told him, "Don't worry, young man, If you want to be a famous man this way, you will have to wait until you die!”

“Why should I?” the young man was puzzled.

The artist said, “What your dream is actually a high building. You never think of how to build it with bricks. Thus the building will never come into reality. However, your story can serve as a mirror. People will remember you because of your idleness（闲散，无聊）and laziness. They will often speak of your name while they give warnings to their children. Aren't you a notorious（声名狼藉）person by then?"

1. The man asked the artist to tell him____.

A．how to paint so many pictures	B．how to become famous
C．how he became a nobleman	D．how to become an artist

2. After hearing the artist's talk, the young man was puzzled because the artist told him____.

A．he would die after he was famous	B．he would be famous before he died
C．he would die before he was famous	D．he would never be famous

3. The man didn't achieve his fame because____.

A．his wish was too high	B．he was short of hardworking spirit
C．he didn't learn from others	D．he was too stupid

4. What does the artist's words implied（暗示）?

A．The young man will surely become famous after he dies.

B．The young man's dream will never come true.

C．Being notorious is the same as being famous.

D．The young man will be set as a good example.

【推荐3】Being physically fit at age 18 is linked to a higher IQ, a new study finds. The researchers also show that fitness predicts greater educational and professional achievements later in life. Earlier studies have found links between physical fitness and intelligence(智力)in animals, children and older adults. But the relationship in young adults hasn’t been clear.

In the new study, researchers used data(数据)to examine over 1.2 million young men born in Sweden between 1950 and 1976. All the men had their physical fitness and intelligence assessed(评估) at age 18. The researchers compared this information to details of later achievements in academic(学术), social and economic aspects from other national databases and made some findings.

Fitness in the 18-year-olds was strongly linked to scores on intelligence tests. “Being fit means that you have good heart and lung capacity and that your brain gets plenty of oxygen, ’’ says Dr. Michael Nilsson of the University of Gothenburg. “This may be one of the reasons why we can see a clear link with fitness.” The researchers also found that fit teens were more likely to get a university degree later in life. Fitness at age 18 was also linked to landing better jobs, with Higher pay or management responsibilities.

The findings point to the importance of encouraging physical fitness in teens. “If so, physical education is a subject that has an important place in schools,” says Dr. Maria Aberg of the University of Gothernburg.

1. What is the new study about?

A．The relationship among young adults.

B．IQ differences between children and adults.

C．Educational and professional achievements.

D．Teenagers’s physical health and intelligence.

2. How did the researchers make the findings?

A．By comparing data.	B．By using earlier studies.
C．By giving intelligence tests.	D．By interviewing young men.

3. What do the findings of the research suggest?

A．Similar researches should be made.

B．Jobs with higher pay are hard to get.

C．It’s time to improve teenagers’ intelligence.

D．Physical education should be stressed in schools.