Jules is now in his sixties, and is one of the many homeless people who live on the streets; he buys a newspaper most days. Today, with his fellow tramps, he reads about yesterday's student demonstrations.
Like many of the tramps who live under the bridges, Jules was not always so poor. A long time ago he was in the Navy, and like many who have been to sea for a long time, he has stayed slim and fit. Despite the strict organization on board ship, he loved his life, and had the opportunity to see many countries. He visited Poland and Russia; in South Africa he realized what he valued in each country was the people he met. He was always astonished and delighted by the ways in which the people he met differed from one country to another. Some day, he hopes, everyone will see the world as he does.
After many happy years in the Navy, he had to retire. The good things in life always come to an end. His mother and father had long since died and he’d lost touch with his other relatives. He became an industrial designer. He was happy, although it wasn’t the same as the sea. He never wanted to get married and have children.
And then there was the period of darkness. He smiles sadly. He shrugs his shoulders and looks at his hands. There are tears in the corners of his eyes. This is something that he cannot bring himself to talk about. ''It all went wrong, '' he whispers.
He was silent for a while, then recovered. He began to talk more loudly. ''Look at me now---it makes me angry. And what about the President? He's been in power for years, and look what he's done for us. Nothing! I am still out on the streets and live the life of a dog.''
1. What can we learn about Jules’ life in the Navy？| A．He only visited three countries. |
| B．He enjoyed the life on board ship. |
| C．He was very well paid for the job he did. |
| D．He liked meeting people from different countries. |
| A．He wanted to start a family. | B．He wanted to be near his relatives. |
| C．He didn't enjoy the work any more. | D．He was too old to stay in the Navy |
| A．The President should increase pensions for old people. |
| B．The President had not had enough time to change things. |
| C．The President should have done more to help people like him. |
| D．The President should not allow homeless people to stay on the streets. |
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【推荐1】Peter, 60, loved his job as a bus driver. He had been one almost all his life, loving the company of the little children who rode his bus daily. It made him feel younger and more energetic. His record was clean, without one accident during his duty, which made him a trustworthy driver.
However, Mr. Clark, Peter’s boss, was concerned and thought that it was time for him to retire. “You don’t have a choice here, Peter,” he said seriously. “We don’t want to invite any risk to the children who take your bus every day. We need a replacement at this stage.”
“But I have a perfect record,”argued Peter. “You know, for an elderly man like me, my job is the only thing that keeps me alive. I want to keep my job.”
“Would you take responsibility if something bad happened to those children?” Mr. Clark said.
Peter thought it over, and very reluctantly, he gave in to Mr. Clark’s request. Peter decided to retire a week later.
His retirement day approached pretty soon. The day before his last day, Peter was dropping off the kids at his first stop when he looked out of the window and saw a lady on the road who had fainted (昏厥). He asked the kids not to leave the bus and got off to help the woman.
Just when he finished, he heard screams behind him. The children were looking out of the window and screaming. “Fire! Fire! Help!” “How could that have happened?” Peter was shaking in fear. With trembling hands, Peter dialed 911 and rushed to help the children. Peter covered himself with his jacket and burst into the flaming bus. He took the children out of the burning bus one by one. Thankfully, the firefighters arrived soon and helped Peter, saving all students.
The next day, Peter saw the entire school gathered in front of his home. When Peter approached them, Mr. Clark started clapping and everyone joined him. “You are a hero, Peter! You saved the lives of those young children,” he said. “You are the best driver. We hope you can keep the job!”
1. What made Mr. Clark concerned?| A．He couldn’t persuade Peter to retire. |
| B．Taking school bus was unsafe for children. |
| C．Peter was too old to be a school bus driver. |
| D．The school bus driver must be changed regularly. |
| A．Angrily. | B．Carefully. |
| C．Doubtfully. | D．Unwillingly. |
| A．They were caught in the burning bus. | B．They were frightened by the woman. |
| C．They couldn’t find Peter on the bus. | D．They didn’t want a new school bus driver. |
| A．Putting out the fire | B．An old hero driver |
| C．Working after retirement | D．Dangerous journey on school bus |
【推荐2】If you are a recent social science graduate who has had to listen to jokes about unemployment from your computer major classmates, you may have had the last laugh. There are many advantages for the social science major because this high-tech “Information Age” demands people who are flexible and who have good communication skills.
There are many social science majors in large companies who fill important positions. For example, a number of research studies found that social science majors had achieved greater managerial success than those who had technical training or pre-professional courses. Studies show that social science majors are most suited for change, which is the leading feature of the kind of high speed, high-pressure, high-tech world we now live in.
Social science majors are not only experiencing success in their long-term company jobs, but they are also finding jobs more easily. A study showed that many companies had filled a large percentage of their entry-level positions with social science graduates. The study also showed that the most sought-after quality in a person who was looking for a job was communication skills, noted as “very important” by 92 percent of the companies. Social science majors have these skills, often without knowing how important they are. It is probably due to these skills that they have been offered a wide variety of positions.
Finally, although some social science majors may still find it more difficult than their technically trained classmates to land the first job, recent graduates report that they don’t regret their choice of study.
1. Compared with graduates of other subjects, social science graduates _____.| A．are ready to change when situations change |
| B．are better able to deal with difficulties |
| C．are equally good at computer skills |
| D．are likely to give others pressure |
| A．Willingness to take low-paid jobs. | B．Readiness to gain high-tech knowledge. |
| C．Skills in expressing themselves. | D．Part-time work experience. |
| A．keep for some time | B．successfully get |
| C．immediately start | D．lose regretfully |
For years studies have shown people in lower-status jobs generally have higher rates of heart disease and other illnesses and die earlier than those in higher-status positions while job authority(当权者) has shown no relationship with workers’ health. But University of Toronto researchers, using data from 1,800 US workers, found the health of people in higher positions is affected by work as they are more likely to report conflicts with co-workers and say work disturbs their home life. However, the positive aspects of having a power position at work, such as higher status, more pay and greater independence, seemed to cancel out (抵消) the negative aspects when it came to people’s physical and psychological health.
These latest findings, reported in the journal Social Science & Medicine, suggest that the advantages and disadvantages of authority positions basically cancel each other out, giving the general impression that job authority has no health effects. For the study, the researchers surveyed participants about various aspects of their work, life and well-being. Job authority was judged based on whether a person managed other employees and had power over hiring, firing and pay.
Physical health complaints included problems like headaches, body aches, heartburn and tiredness. Psychological complaints included sleep problems, difficulty concentrating and feelings of sadness, worry and anxiety.
“This isn’t to suggest that having authority is ‘bad’ — in fact, we show it has benefits ... but it is important to identify the negative sides and deal with them.” researcher Scott Schieman said. Schieman said conflicts with co-workers or involvement of work into home life may destroy physical and mental well-being by creating stress. “These are key stressors that can tax individuals’ ability to function effectively,” Schieman said.
1. Work will have a negative effect on job authority’s health probably because ________.
| A．they are not fit for their work |
| B．they have power over hiring and pay |
| C．they are faced with severe competition |
| D．they don’t get on well with their co-workers |
| A．their health problems are not serious enough to see |
| B．they have enough money to keep themselves healthy |
| C．their problems are quite different from those of workers |
| D．the advantages and disadvantages of their status work against each other |
| A．warn people not to be a boss for ever |
| B．remind the boss to deal with the bad effects of their work |
| C．show that having authority is harmful to one’s health |
| D．prove that being a boss can benefit a lot |
| A．Lower-status can affect health |
| B．Authority can affect health in a way |
| C．Positive aspects of a power position |
| D．Disadvantages of being a boss |
【推荐1】I was born in 1990 — the year of the white horse. A girl born under this zodiac (生肖) is believed to have a wild, steed-like (骏马般的) spirit that will block her fortunes, bringing her family trouble. These beliefs were planted in my mind as a girl growing up in South Korea. I was repeatedly told to fight against my steed-like spirit and instead try being still, gentle, and quiet.
Actually, when I was young, I loved exploring the mountainous trails behind our house, examining the various soil layers in nearby fields, and generally running wild outdoors. I often returned home with soiled clothes.
In high school, I settled on a quiet career choice: I would become a lawyer. However, when I was accepted into a pre-law program, I found the courses boring. That’s when a teacher said, “You could always get a science degree, and go back into law.”
I took her advice and landed in the United States to study geology (地质学). Shortly thereafter, though, culture shock set in. I was not ready for the intense physical requirements of my field courses. One 6-week summer course required strenuous (费劲的) hikes, camping in extreme heat, and heavy lifting. My cultural upbringing had discouraged such “wild” activities and I had never gone on extended hikes or camps before. But other women in my program were an inspiration. I saw beauty in their strength, and I wanted to be like them.
By the end of my undergraduate degree, I had fully accepted my love of being a tough girl. And I’d given up on the idea of becoming a lawyer. My parents didn’t quite know what to make of my adventurous field life. But they were supportive when I told them about the change in my career direction.
I’m now a postdoc with years of experience collecting samples in challenging field environments, and I’m thankful I resisted the cultural expectations placed on me. My wild, steed-like spirit wasn’t something to suppress (压制). Instead, it led me to a career that’s a perfect fit for me.
1. What can we learn about the author in her childhood?| A．She was a quiet and shy girl. | B．She was encouraged to study hard. |
| C．She brought misfortunes to her family. | D．She spent much time exploring the outdoors. |
| A．The bright employment opportunity. |
| B．The difficulty of getting a law degree. |
| C．Her desire to act against her cultural expectations. |
| D．Her disappointment at the pre-law program courses. |
| A．She was strongly opposed by her family. | B．She was not interested in the field courses. |
| C．She was not used to doing strenuous activities. | D．She was looked down upon by other women. |
| A．Careful. | B．Demanding. | C．Far-sighted. | D．Open-minded. |
【推荐2】On September 7, 1930, Yuan Longping was born in Beijing. Fluent in English, his mother often read Friedrich Nietzsche's works to him. Influenced by his mother, Yuan Longping liked English, geography and chemistry at school. After graduating from university, he became a teacher in the countryside of Hunan in 1953.
With lots of crop failures, nationwide hunger hit China in the 1960s, making many people live a bad life. Yuan was sad and felt he must do something. Since the climate in Hunan was not friendly to growing wheat. He decided to devote himself to studying how to increase the production of rice, a basic food for over 60 percent of Chinese people. From then on, he began a lifelong connection with rice.
Yuan Longping succeeded in growing the world's first high production hybrid rice (杂交水稻) variety in 1973, which could reach a yield of over 500 kg per more than 200 kg than before. For the next four decades, he continued to work on the research of hybrid rice. In 2020, hybrid rice developed by his team achieved 1,500 kg per mu in two growing seasons, a new world record.
Nowadays, the hybrid rice is grown in almost half of China's rice fields and its production accounts for 60 percent of the total rice production in China. The hybrid rice production is 20 percent more than the common kinds , the yearly increase of which feeds up to 100 million people.
In 2019, Yuan Longping, known as the “Father of hybrid rice”, was awarded with Medal of the Republic, China's highest honor.
Yuan Longping's biggest dream in life was to develop more hybrid rice varieties, which could be grown all over the world to help solve the global food problem. So far, the hybrid varieties he developed have been grown in over 40 countries, including the USA, Brazil and India.
1. What do we know about Yuan Longping according to the text?| A．He began to study hybrid rice in 1973. |
| B．He received the highest honor in China at 90. |
| C．He ever taught math in the city after graduation. |
| D．He ever hoped Chinese would be free from hunger. |
| A．By listing figures. | B．By quoting reports. |
| C．By imagining results. | D．By explaining reasons. |
| A．Patient and honest. | B．Energetic and athletic. |
| C．Capable and remarkable. | D．Humorous and adventurous. |
| A．The life of Yuan Longping. | B．The team of Yuan Longping. |
| C．The honor of Yuan Longping. | D．The education of Yuan Longping. |
【推荐3】Who is the best foreign cross-talk（相声）comedian? People have always wondered how the Canadian with his standard Mandarin pronunciation, practised skills on Chinese expressions and special humour with a Beijing accent, Dashan has become a household name across China.
The Canadian can be so skillful in the Chinese language even though it is considered by many as one of the most difficult languages in the world. But to Dashan, the great challenge was a piece of cake due to his deep interest, proper method and the excellent environment he created for himself.
"Interest is the best teacher." That is a universal principle. Even if the 20-year-old Mark Rowswell—Dashan's real name—hadn't fully realized what attracted him to the Chinese department at the University of Toronto in Canada, he was already deeply interested in Chinese culture when he decided to have further studies in Beijing.
Entering the Chinese department of Peking University in 1988, Dashan felt like a duck to water. Study is always a hard job, no matter how much interest you have. Therefore, effective ways are necessary to improvement. "Learn for life and learn in life" is Dashan's belief.
As a freshman at the University of Toronto, the student did study textbooks, with especially aimed on foreign Chinese learners. They did help him build a solid foundation.
However, that's far from enough to grasp the Chinese language. Starting in his junior year, Dashan began to read original Chinese novels, Chinese newspapers and even the Selected Works of Deng Xiaoping. "Only the material for Chinese native readers could give me a proper sense of the language," he said.
The language that is the daily means of communication is the principle that Dashan always keeps in his mind. What you have really learned depends on what you can use, not necessarily your mastery of textbooks.
To learn in daily life requires a favourable language environment, which is also necessary for improvement. Dashan admits it is hard for Chinese English learners to be brought into a good English speaking environment, but insists, "to listen and speak as much as possible does help."
To help Chinese English learners develop a favourable environment, Dashan took part in a VCD programme— "Travel with Dashan" — to teach daily and up-to-date English in real-life situations.
1. What can we learn from this text?| A．Dashan thinks Mandarin is the most difficult language in the world. |
| B．Dashan's reading Chinese in the original helps him build a solid foundation. |
| C．Dashan's VCD programme "Travel with Dashan" helps Chinese learn English. |
| D．Dashan began to show interest in Chinese culture when studying in Peking University. |
| A．learn things in our daily life |
| B．learn more to lead a better life |
| C．practice the language frequently |
| D．learn to live and learn in our daily lives |
| A．to kill the time | B．to get a proper sense of Chinese |
| C．to admire the former leader | D．to learn more of the spirits of Chinese |
| A．why Dashan came to China to learn Chinese |
| B．what is the best way to learn a foreign language |
| C．how Dashan has become a household name across China |
| D．how Dashan teaches English through VCD in real life situations |
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1. Which of the following is a feature of the 8th-generation Kindle?
| A．It is 16 percent thinner than the previous one. |
| B．It can run for several months on a single charge. |
| C．The blacks and whites on the screen improve the quality of readers' understanding. |
| D．It is user-friendly with a built-in dictionary. |
| A．her Kindle is helpful for her academic work |
| B．it's not easy to take notes with a Kindle |
| C．she is satisfied with the price of her Kindle |
| D．she likes e-books more than paper books |
| A．The size is too small. |
| B．There are always messages popping up. |
| C．It's difficult to use the touch screen. |
| D．Page turning doesn't work sometimes. |
【推荐2】Before you start feeling regretful about eating too much, consider a new study from the Center for Nutrition Research at Illinois Institute of Technology that suggests the fat in avocado (鳄梨) can help you prevent hunger and stay more satisfied longer.
The study was published in the journal Nutrients on May 8, 2019. It concludes that overweight people who added avocado to their meals as a substitute for carbohydrates (碳水化合物) like cola were able to stave off hunger longer and increase meal enjoyment. On three different days, researchers fed 31 overweight adults one of three meals with the same calories; a high-fat meal with one avocado, a high-fat meal with half an avocado, or a low-fat meal. For six hours afterward, the volunteers reported how hungry they felt.
Everyone reported feeling fuller longer after the meal featuring a whole avocado; even the meal with half an avocado helped satisfy the volunteers longer than the low-fat meal. Further tests revealed that the avocado meals helped improve an intestinal (肠的) hormone called PYY—when it drops, you feel hungry.
“For years, fats have been targeted as the main cause of obesity, and now carbohydrates have come under scrutiny (监视) for their role in appetite regulation and weight control,” said Britt Burton-Freeman, PhD, director of the Center for Nutrition Research at Illinois Tech. “There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution when it comes to best meal composition for managing appetite. However, understanding the relationship between food chemistry and its physiological (生理的) effects in different populations can reveal opportunities for addressing appetite control and reducing rates of obesity, putting us a step closer to personalized dietary recommendations.”
Although nutritional experts have long blamed fat for weight gain, more and more studies like this one indicate that eating a proper amount of healthy fat can help prevent hunger and assist with weight control. This study proves that small, enjoyable changes in your diet like swapping a piece of bread for a yummy half-avocado can lead you to achieve your weight-loss goals.
1. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined phrase “stave off” in paragraph 2?| A．Feel. | B．Delay. |
| C．Stand. | D．Hold. |
| A．The one who had lunch with an avocado. |
| B．The one who had a meal with low fat. |
| C．The one who has a low PYY level. |
| D．The one who has a fast intestinal movement. |
| A．By making sure different people have their own appetite control and can reduce unnecessary food. |
| B．By knowing the connection between food chemistry and its physiological effects for different people. |
| C．Through finding different people’s appetites. |
| D．Through understanding people’s eating habits. |
| A．Terrible. | B．Bitter. |
| C．Unpleasant. | D．Delicious. |
【推荐3】There you are, facing your biggest fear. It could be a giant spider, falling from the sky, or being chased by a monster (怪兽). All of a sudden, you wake up in your bed and your fear is nowhere to be found.
It was only a nightmare (噩梦)! Even though it wasn't real, your heart is still racing and you are scared that it might become real. And, even worse, a perfectly good night of sleep is ruined! Is there any way to stop nightmares from happening?
Recently, some new studies say that people can control nightmares with lucid (清醒的) dreams. A lucid dream is where the person dreaming is aware that they are in a dream and might even be able to control it.
Unfortunately, nightmares are just a part of life that we have to deal with. But sometimes, nightmares can get out of control. When nightmares become a frequent problem, it is called a nightmare disorder.
According to Rachel Salas, a sleep disorder expert and an associate professor (副教授) of neurology (神经学) at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, US, nightmares are very complex, and researchers are still trying to understand them.
What researchers do know is that many dreams happen during what is called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Interestingly enough, brain scans (扫描) of people in REM sleep showed similar brain activity as if they were awake." When we go into REM sleep, our muscle activity decreases. Otherwise, we'd act out our dreams," Salas said.
If you suffer from nightmares, learning how to control them with lucid dreaming might be something that can help. Sérgio Arthuro Mota-Rolim, a postdoctoral researcher at Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte in Natal, Brazil, suggests that the best way to stop a nightmare in its tracks is by making yourself wake up.
It's normal to have nightmares every once in a while. But, if you find yourself losing too much sleep from nightmares, it might be time to try out lucid dreaming. Choose the best answer:
1. What is the article mainly about?| A．A way to stop nightmares. |
| B．Harmful effects of nightmares. |
| C．How to get quality sleep. |
| D．What causes nightmares. |
| A．Lucid dreamers feel especially good when they wake up. |
| B．Lucid dreamers tend to act out their dreams while sleeping. |
| C．Lucid dreamers know they're dreaming and can even control it. |
| D．Lucid dreaming often causes people to have nightmare disorders. |
| A．It is easy for researchers to understand nightmares. |
| B．You'd better wake yourself up to stop a nightmare. |
| C．People can't have a good rest during REM sleep. |
| D．Nightmares are the main reason for sleep problems. |
【推荐1】The South American country of Bolivia has a highly varied climate which ranges from hot and moist in the east to high and cool in the west.In fact,the one missing element is a sea breeze,since Bolivia has no coastline.
The population of Bolivia is about three and a half million.Three-fourths of the people live in the mountainous regions,where the altitude varies from 8,000 to over 13,000 feet.The highest mountains are over 21,000 feet high.
About one-tenth of the total population is white.Some of these white citizens are descendants of the Spanish conquerors who came to South America with Pizarro in the sixteenth century.Others white citizens migrated to Bolivia from Europe and the United States because of their interest in trade.The white people in Bolivia control the government and the industries.
About one-fourth of the Bolivians are mixed Indian and white.They usually work as shopkeepers or government employees.More than half of the Bolivians are full-blooded Indians.They are the descendants of the people who made up the Inca Empire.The Inca rulers claimed that they come from a mythical race living on an island in Lake Titicaca.This lake is the largest in South America and one of the highest lakes in the world.
When the Spanish soldiers conquered the Incas,they imposed their own government on the country.They also tried to force the people to practice Roman Catholicism and to speak Spanish.However,even today,most of the Indians still speak their own languages.
1. Which of the following statements is true according to Paragraph 1?| A．West of Bolivia is the Pacific Ocean. | B．East of Bolivia is the Atlantic Ocean. |
| C．North of Bolivia is the Arctic Ocean. | D．There is no ocean around Bolivia. |
| A．2,625,000 | B．3,500,000 | C．1,750,000 | D．875,000 |
| A．English | B．French |
| C．Spanish | D．their own language |
| A．forefathers | B．offspring |
| C．ancestors | D．grandfathers |
| A．about 875,000 Bolivians are mixed Indian andwhite |
| B．some Bolivians serve as shopkeepers or government employees |
| C．Lake Titicaca is one of the highest lakes in the world |
| D．the blood relation of Bolivians |
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1. We can learn from the passage that ________.| A．your entry will not be returned even if you don’t win the contest |
| B．you should buy something first before you enter the contest |
| C．you should send your entry before 12:00 p.m. on March 23, 2019 |
| D．the editors of the contest will decide who will win the 20,000 dollars in prizes |
| A．provide only one description and one album title for the kids’ photos |
| B．go to Meredith Corporation to fill out the registration forms |
| C．provide the information to Facebook if she chooses Facebook Entry |
| D．complete the entry process separately for each of her kids |
| A．to advertise the website Facebook.com |
| B．to make profits by attracting photographers’ interest |
| C．to introduce two methods of entering a photo contest |
| D．to encourage parents with children to enter a photo contest |
【推荐3】Wherever we look, we see advertisements that attract us to buy. In today’s society, we are under pressure to constant shop. Of course, most people only buy what they need and what they can afford. However, there are some people called shopaholics, who can’t control their desire to spend money buying things. This kind of addictive behavior can lead to money problems, family conflicts, and deep unhappiness.
What are the symptoms of a shopaholic? People with this problem often spend hours and hours shopping on the Internet or at the mall. Their closets are full of clothing and jewelry that they have never worn, with the price tags still on them. Their homes may be filled with shopping bags and boxes that they bought but never used. Many shopaholics are aware of their own problems, but when they go to a store, they simply can’t resist the urge to buy. Some of them are ashamed of their weakness and try to hide it by storing their purchases in places like the attic(阁楼), where others won’t see them.
Psychologists think there are several reasons for a shopping addiction. For some people, it is a way of reducing stress. For others, shopping is a way to fight loneliness or depression. For people with less confidence, shopping can be a way that they prove their self-worth. Sometimes the problem develops out of boredom. It replaces other hobbies and interests to help kill the time. Although shopping can temporarily make people feel good. they often feel ashamed and guilty later.
When shopping habits get out of control, people need professional help. They can either see a counselor(顾问) or join an organization such as Shopaholics Anonymous. Groups like this try to help people understand the reasons for their addiction and learn how to control the urge to shop. Their goal is to help people find ways to fulfill themselves rather than lead to serious debt and troubled lives.
1. What are “shopaholics” like according to the passage?| A．They often spend plenty of money in shopping. | B．They are proud of spending much money. |
| C．They are addicted to collecting shopping bags. | D．They fail to realize their desire to shop constantly. |
| A．They treasure what they have bought. | B．They want to give their family a surprise. |
| C．They are afraid of being regarded as thieves. | D．They are ashamed of their own constant shopping. |
| A．Money. | B．Shopping. | C．Stress. | D．Self-worth. |
| A．To encourage people to overcome their bad feelings. |
| B．To seek professional help in window shopping. |
| C．To help control some people’s desire to purchase. |
| D．To call on more people to get rid of their bad habits. |
