Chef Xiang Chunqin lowered the fire on the stove where she was cooking her Cantonese meal. She added all the necessary ingredients, including the seafood, shrimp. She quickly lowered the fire and turned toward a phone camera as hundreds of people watched her online. "It ruins the dish if you burn the breadcrumbs, "She advised her live-stream video watchers.
Many people in China are restricted to their homes in the effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. Millions of them are finding a new interest in cooking. People watching television and online cooking shows are learning how to make Chinese and Western foods. They are also pushing up the sale of special cookware on online markets, because cooking tools matter to some recipes. Downloads of the top five recipe apps doubled in February, said research company Sensor Tower, i.e. more than 2 million downloads. The Chinese video streaming company Billibilli said it has had more than 580 million views of its cooking videos in the two months since the coronavirus began to spread in China.
Another online cooking show producer DayDayCook told reporters its number of new users increased 200 percent from January to February. A recipe for bean curd and shrimp received the most views. We have never gained new users with such speed since we launched the service in 2012," said founder and leader Tan Xiaoyong.
Many new home cooks are young people living in cities, say industry leaders. This group is used to eating in restaurants or getting food delivery. Now these people are cooking at home.Huang Yifeng, is a 28-year-old who works in Beijing, the capital. She was among those trapped at home in February. She says she spent a lot of time online, learning how to make bread and other foods. Chef Xiang explained that many of her online viewers expressed interest in discussing more than just food. "In the past, users were only interested in learning cooking tricks, but now we talk about all kinds of subjects."
1. What does the underlined word in the second paragraph probably refer to?| A．pans and pots | B．cooks and viewers |
| C．salt and oil | D．books and recipes |
| A．Bilibili has more viewers than DayDayCook after the coronavirus broke out. |
| B．The recipe for bean curd and shrimp had the most purchasers. |
| C．People were only interested in learning cooking tricks when restricted to their homes. |
| D．In February, much more people than before had access to the trending cooking apps. |
| A．To provide readers with an example of how hot online cooking apps have become. |
| B．To serve as the background information of the passage. |
| C．To show it's easy to do business during the coronavirus outbreak. |
| D．To advertise the app DayDayCook. |
| A．The reason why people are used to eating in restaurants or getting food delivery. |
| B．The number of DayDayCook's new users from January to February. |
| C．The fact that western food is getting increasingly popular. |
| D．The trend of learning cooking tricks when trapped at home. |
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【推荐1】Sleep Struggle
One in every five young people has a sleep problem, so you’re not alone. Getting enough sleep has become as important as eating vegetables and exercising regularly,
Most young people only get seven hours of sleep each night, when they actually need nine hours.
What happens if you don’t get enough sleep? If your sleep problem continues for a few nights, you could suffer serious problems.
Below are some suggestions:
※Go to bed at the same time, including weekends, if possible.
※Wake up around the same time every morning. When you sleep late just one morning during the week, it may disturb your body clock.
※Do something relaxing before going to bed.
※ Exercise during the day. Don’t exercise right before going to bed.
※Avoid drinking. Alcohol makes you excited. This prevents you from falling asleep or wakes or wakes you up during the night.
If trying these tips over a couple of weeks does not help you, consult your doctor. Don not take any medicine without first asking your doctor.
| A．It’s vey important for your body. |
| B．Many of them have strong side effect. |
| C．Just keep trying makes it easier to fall asleep. |
| D．Lack of sleep can affect learning and memory. |
| E．This will make it hard for you to sleep that night. |
| F．People with sleep problems should make up for lost sleep on weekends. |
| G．And making up for lost sleep by on weekends doesn’t really work. |
【推荐2】Parents play a very important role in children’s development, but that doesn’t mean that parents should spend all their money in educating their children. Or else, it would be unfair to them. However, some modern Chinese parents often send their children to the best schools or even abroad to England, the United States or Australia without caring about the money. They also want their children to take extra-course activities where they will learn a musical instrument or ballet or other classes which will give them a head start in life. The Chinese believe that the more expensive an education is, the better it is. So the parents will spend an unreasonable amount of money on education. Even poor couples will buy a computer for their son or daughter.
However, what most parents fail to see is that the best early education they can give their children is usually very cheap.
Parents can see that their children’s skills vary, skilled in some areas while poor in others. What most parents fail to realize though, is that today’s children lack self-respect and self-confidence.
The problem is that parents are only educating their children on how to take multiple-choice tests and how to study well, but parents aren’t teaching them the most important skills they need to be confident, happy and clever.
Parents can achieve this by teaching practical skills like cooki
ng, sewing and doing housework.Teaching a child to cook will improve many of the skills that he will need later in life. Cooking demands patience and time. It’s an enjoyable but difficult experiment. A good cook always tries to improve his cooking, so he will learn to work hard and gradually to finish his job successfully. His result, a well-cooked dinner, will give him much satisfaction and a lot of self-confidence.
Some old machines , such as a broken radio or TV set that you give yo
ur children to play with will make him curious and arouse his interest. He will spend hours looking at them, trying to fix them; your child might become an engineer when he grows up. These activities aren’t merely teaching a child to read a book, but rather to think, to use his mind. And that is more important.1. According to this passage, there are some problems with _________.
| A．the Chinese children’s skills |
| B．the education system of China |
| C．the Chinese parents’ idea of educating their children |
| D．the Chinese children’s hobbies |
| A．are too strict with their children |
B．are t oo rich to educate their children |
| C．are too poor to educate their children |
| D．have some problems in educating their children correctly |
| A．benefit from it and prepare themselves for the future |
| B．learn how to become strong and fat |
| C．learn how to serve their parents |
| D．make their parents believe that they are clever |
| A．broken radios and television sets are useful |
| B．an engineer must fix many broken radios |
| C．one’s curiosity may be useful for his later life |
| D．a good student should spend much time repairing radios |
【推荐3】When I started working, I couldn’t understand why there were some people who seemed to succeed in anything they tried, while there were others who just couldn’t manage to achieve anything. After a while, I became amazed at the biggest difference lying in setting and reviewing goals regularly.
Then I saw an academic study done by Dr. David Kohl on goals:
* 80% of Americans claim that they don’t have goals.
* 16% of them have goals, but they don’t write them down.
* Only 3% actually have written goals, but they don’t review them regularly.
* Only 1% has written goals and they review them regularly, and these are among the highest achievers in the US.
You need to set goals, independent of whether you want to achieve more or less. Goals are not only about achieving more or wanting to take on more in life-a goal starts with a simple desire.
What do you do with your desires and wants in life? You could both ignore them and leave them to fade away in your mind, or listen to yourself and start taking action to get what you want in life.
On the one hand, you can wish for a miracle, try to put the least amount of effort in, hoping to get the most out, and do nothing. On the other hand, you can get clear on the steps you need to take and take them, slowly, one by one until you reach success in that area and you will live with new amazing results in your life.
Setting goals is the essential part to achieving success in any area. It begins with a desire, and then a written goal, followed by the right attitude and action, and that is your formula for success. Keep reviewing your goals and watch how your vision turns into your reality.
1. The underlined word “miracle” in paragraph 5 probably means “ ”.| A．a lucky thing that you didn’t expect was possible |
| B．a strong wish to have or do something |
| C．a kind help that is given to a person |
| D．a precious time that makes it possible to do something |
| A．To give an example. | B．To make a comparison. |
| C．To show his topic. | D．To make a conclusion. |
| A．everyone has goals which will make them succeed |
| B．people will never forget their goals |
| C．it is very easy to insist on their goals |
| D．very few people can review their goals now and then |
| A．we can’t live without goals |
| B．setting goals is not an easy thing for most of us |
| C．it is possible for us to succeed if we set and review goals |
| D．desires always make us succeed |
【推荐1】“But everyone has one,” begs my son as I tell him that he won’t get a smartphone. Despite my determination, it’s hard not to feel sorry for him. As the end of Year 6 draws closer, the weeks are filled with stories of new classmates whose parents have, as one friend texted recently, “cracked”. Apps are springing up so that friends going to different secondary schools can easily keep in touch. But it pains me to see the anxiety and effect that smartphones cause. So I stick to my decision.
There is research conducted by the Office of Communications (Ofcom) showing that school bullying (欺凌) is more likely to happen on a device rather than face to face. School bullies aren’t new, but their ability to reach the sanctuary (庇护) of the home is a recent development. Headteacher Jon Boyes of Herne Bay High School told parents that they’d have to sort out arguments between pupils that had occurred online.
According to the research, children who were given a phone later went on to experience better mental well-being in relation to their self-confidence and their ability to relate to others. However, those who received a phone at a younger age were more likely to experience sad thoughts, feelings of aggression towards others and the sense that they were separated from reality.
Parents should be willing to consider the idea that it’s possible to refuse to follow the herd (人群) at least until their children are old enough to judge what they find on the Internet. There is power in questioning the idea that a smartphone is the only way to keep a child safe and ensure they have access to important friendships.
My son is only 10. He’s nowhere near ready to deal with the confusing and harmful garbage that he will no doubt find on the Internet. He hasn’t developed the emotional maturity to skillfully avoid the litter along his route. As his parent, why would I believe he could deal with what many adults struggle to get a handle on? Instead, I believe that he can survive with his old-fashioned phone. It turned out that he agreed.
1. What factor strengthens the author’s decision?| A．The text messages from a friend. |
| B．The poor relationship with her son. |
| C．The realization of smartphones’ disadvantages. |
| D．The exchange of class stories with other parents. |
| A．Students’ face-to-face disagreements. |
| B．Serious academic competition among students. |
| C．Teachers’ wrong way of handling arguments. |
| D．Students’ unpleasant communication on the Internet. |
| A．He may show better social skills. | B．He may have greater self-confidence. |
| C．He may have much mental suffering. | D．He may become quite ambitious. |
| A．He is very mature for his age. |
| B．He may continue using his old device |
| C．He is well prepared for life challenges. |
| D．He may strongly oppose his parents’ decision. |
【推荐2】Humans have long known that being in nature is good for the mind and body. From indigenous (本土的) adolescents completing the adult ceremony in the wild to modern East Asian cultures taking “forest baths”, many have looked to nature as a place for healing and personal growth. But the question still remains. How can nature make it?
There is no doubt that being in nature reduces the physiological symptoms of stress in our bodies. What this means is that we are less likely to be anxious and fearful in nature, and therefore we can be more open to other people and creative patterns of thought. Also, nature often leads to awe, wonder and respect, all these emotions facilitating everything from physical to mental health. There is also some evidence that exposure to nature impacts the brain. Viewing natural beauty makes specific reward circuits in the brain associated with dopamine release, a chemical that gives us a sense of purpose, joy and energy to pursue our goals.
But, regrettably, people seem to be spending less time outdoors and less time in nature than before. It is also clear that, in the past 30 years, people’s levels of stress and sense of “busyness” have risen dramatically. These joint forces have led environmental writer Richard Louv to coin the term “Nature Deficit Disorder”—a form of suffering that comes from a sense of disconnection from nature and its powers.
Perhaps we should take note and try a course corrective. The 19th century philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote about nature, “There I feel that nothing can befall me in life—no disgrace, no calamity.” The science speaks to Emerson’s intuition. It’s time to realize that nature is more than just a material resource. It’s also a pathway to human health and happiness.
1. Why are “indigenous adolescents” and “modern East Asian cultures” mentioned in paragraph 1?| A．To clarify a viewpoint. | B．To answer the question below. |
| C．To present the natural scenery. | D．To show the cultural differences. |
| A．Restricting. | B．Exposing. | C．Promoting. | D．Covering. |
| A．Uneasy. | B．Indifferent. | C．Humorous. | D．Proud. |
| A．Is It Time to Challenge Yourself in Nature? |
| B．Do You Know Nature Is a Material Resource? |
| C．Why Do We Care about the Natural Environment? |
| D．What Can Happen When We Connect with Nature? |
【推荐3】If job seekers knew companies were using artificial intelligence to fill open positions, would it stop them from applying for the job? The answer, according to a recent study, is yes-sometimes.
The researchers found that in certain instances, like the screening (筛选) of applications, study participants usually accepted some degree of automation. But in other instances, like interviews, the study suggests, automation could discourage job seekers from applying for a position.
Companies contending with recent labour shortages are increasingly turning to AI as away to facilitate and speed up the hiring process. AI can be used in such tasks as screening job applicants for basic qualifications, checking for professional licenses, interviewing candidates and conducting competency assessments.
The new research underlines when using AI in hiring could be counterproductive (事与愿违的). The researchers found that if the job posting said AI was used to both screen applicants and conduct interviews，participants’ intention to apply to the position averaged 2.77 on a six-point scale. If AI was used only for the screening process, participants’ intention to apply averaged 3.73.
In another experiment, the authors also found that study participants saw pros as well as cons (利与弊) in the use of AI in interviewing.
Participants who saw a job posting stating that AI was used to both screen applicants and conduct interviews expected the hiring process to be more consistent in its judgments than those who saw postings with less Al involvement.
On the other hand, participants who were told the hiring would be fully automated tended to believe more than others that they had less agency or voice in the final outcome. Overall, the study results suggest this concern tends to outweigh the appreciation of AI’s lack of bias (偏见) at the interviewing stage.
“A hybrid approach where companies use AI in some tasks but not others may be a way to get the best of both worlds,” says Jenny Wesche, a co-author of the study and a research fellow at the Free University of Berlin. Participants may have been more open to automation earlier in the hiring process because they had little expectation of direct interaction at that stage and could see some benefits from using AI — such as less-biased decisions and the avoidance of problems like nepotism (任人唯亲), she says. But during the later stages, she suggests, applicants expect personal interaction, to give them an opportunity to sell themselves and to learn more about the company.
1. Why do some companies use AI in job application?| A．To deal with the labour shortages. | B．To make sure the fairness. |
| C．To offer applicants more opportunities. | D．To choose excellent employees. |
| A．organization | B．communication |
| C．concern | D．relationship |
| A．it can be less biased. |
| B．it can avoid the problem of nepotism. |
| C．it can facilitate and speed up the hiring process. |
| D．it can give applicants more personal interaction. |
| A．AI will be widely used in job application. |
| B．AI will attract more and more job seekers. |
| C．AI has more pros than cons in the hiring process. |
| D．AI, good or bad, greatly depends on the context where it’s used. |
【推荐1】A Colorado woman who lost the diamond engagement ring given to her by her fiance shortly before he died was reunited with the precious item weeks later by a man who found it in the mud.
Raquel Aiken said she had just finished a game of tennis in Denver a few weeks ago when she apparently dropped her ring on the ground while fishing her keys out of her purse. She said she didn’t realize what had happened until much later.
Aiken told KDVR-TV about her missing ring, and the story came to the attention of Dude Olguin, an employee at Brewery Bar II in Denver, when he overheard some customers talking about it. Olguin said he wondered if the woman from the story was the owner of the ring he recently found.
“I was getting ready to go to my third job the next day. I was just going to my car, and I just happened to look down,” Olguin told KDVR-TV. “My first reaction, you know, temptation—maybe go pawn it or to find a jeweler to tell me more about it,” he said. “But really, my faith told me just to hold onto it and just wait and listen.”
Olguin asked Aiken to meet him at the restaurant. “He went to his car, and came back with the ring,” Aiken said. “Immediately I was in tears, I couldn’t believe it. It’s a miracle.” She said the return of the ring was especially meaningful. “It definitely reconnected me again with my fiance,” Aiken said. “The fact of where it was found and how it was found and an employee that works here at a place he loves. The whole connection is really, really amazing and a true blessing.”
Olguin declined a reward for the ring’s return. “I told her, the payment for me is our friendship, and we’re going to be lifetime friends,” Olguin said.
1. What caused Aiken to lose the diamond ring?| A．Her forgetfulness. | B．Her carelessness. |
| C．Her broken purse. | D．Her playing tennis. |
| A．He chose to follow his faith. |
| B．He wanted to keep it for himself. |
| C．He wanted to return it to its owner. |
| D．He asked Aiken to meet him immediately. |
| A．It was a priceless collection. | B．It was a symbol of friendship. |
| C．It reminded her of her fiance. | D．It was well designed by her fiance. |
| A．The lost diamond ring found in the mud |
| B．The lost diamond ring returned by a stranger |
| C．Kindness—a quality to spread in a community |
| D．Kindness—a quality to pay forward among strangers |
【推荐2】I recently attended a wedding in a rural area in north Italy, and guests were provided with a car and driver for the 90-minute journey into the hills. That was exciting: A private car! I could pretend I was rich! Since I’m not, though, I had no idea how much this trip actually cost. As a result, after our driver picked us back up at midnight, I secretly worried all the way home about tipping him.
I fished around nervously in my purse and realized that all I had was a $100 note, which I was keeping for an emergency. I had nothing smaller. And I had nothing else to offer but two chocolates from the wedding. So, I could tip the driver that $100 note or two chocolates. In the end, I chose the money.
The whole matter of tipping has long been a source of awkward interactions — and, for some travellers, mild anxiety — throughout the world. Tipping customs vary wildly from country to country. A friend in Rome tells me that Italians get hurt by big tips. “Leaving a big tip is considered impolite,” she adds, “I’ve had Italian friends make me take money back.”
It reminded me of my 100-dollar tip. What if I had annoyed the driver? So I decided to call the car company and ask them to pass on a message to the driver apologizing for the improper tip and explaining the situation.
To my surprise, the car company responded that the driver had actually called to express his gratitude for the unexpected big tip. He had apparently been having a tough week and the money had come at just the right time.
I was astonished. All my worry had been for nothing. What started out as a source of anxiety ended up being a heartwarming experience. I learned that sometimes it’s better to go with your feelings and be generous, even if it means taking a risk.
1. What did the author realize when she dug around in her purse?| A．She had spent 100 dollars on emergency. |
| B．She had to ask the driver for smaller changes. |
| C．She had nothing but two chocolates to offer the driver. |
| D．She had no smaller notes and might tip too high or too low. |
| A．To compare different tipping customs. |
| B．To share a personal story of her friend. |
| C．To show the possibility of upsetting the driver. |
| D．To demonstrate her rich knowledge on tipping. |
| A．He was annoyed by the large tip. | B．He appreciated the author’s generosity. |
| C．He was grateful and refused the money. | D．He was upset by the awkward interaction. |
| A．Good things are possible when you follow your heart. |
| B．You’d better think carefully before taking action. |
| C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do. |
| D．A penny saved is a penny earned. |
【推荐3】As the COVID-19 appeared, many people’s life changed.
At the beginning of March 2020, Boylan, a professor of Medicine Jon Bae, went from working onsite to being another role as a health economic analyst(分析家) of Duke University Health System. And a month into the pandemic(流行病), his daughter, Elora, was born. The past two years drew Boylan closer to his wife, Katie, “During the time of the pandemic, I am not one of those people who have time to learn how to bake bread or anything,” Boylan said. “I think, in terms of personal growth, I have learned much about how to live a happy life.”
By October of 2020, the pandemic had lasted for several months, and Melanie Thomas was feeling down. “How do I have a rich and full life during this special time and keep a positive attitude?” Thomas asked herself. She decided that she needed a goal that she could work out until the world opened up. For the next several months, Thomas began running, working out at a socially distant gym, and walked as much as she could every day. While the trip to Nepal was the goal, the exercise to prepare for it became a central piece of herself-care routine.
A few weeks ago, Mary Atkinson began spending the remaining daylight after work setting up a garden in the yard of her Greensboro home. She as well as her two-year-olds on, West, often played there with the sand and his toy truck. “This is something that never happened before the pandemic, and it gives much happiness to us,” said Atkinson.
During the pandemic, John Carbuccia, instead of eating lunch out or grabbing meals in the university canteen, found himself eating homemade breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Scrambled eggs with vegetables or simply prepared salmon fillets are some of his current favorites. And without having to rush to the company, he walks and runs around his neighborhood before and after work at home.
1. How was Boylan affected by the pandemic?| A．He became a cooking master. |
| B．His income turned to be uncertain. |
| C．He lost his job. |
| D．He had a better understanding of living happily. |
| A．She visited Nepal. | B．She lost weight. |
| C．She did exercise. | D．She learned online. |
| A．It saved much space for storing sand. | B．It provided comfortable office space. |
| C．It offered a good environment for sports， | D．It improved the parent-child relationship. |
| A．The features of working from home. |
| B．Tips on how to fight against the pandemic. |
| C．The change of people’s life during the pandemic. |
| D．An experiment in studying the meaning of life. |
【推荐1】A group of scientists have studied the fossil (化石) of an animal, called Kongonaphon kely, which they said is an ancestor of the dinosaurs. The four-legged animal can even fit in man's hand. Scientists say it lived about 237 million years ago in what is now Madagascar, an island country off the east coast of Africa.
The researchers believe the animal came before dinosaurs. The study notes that much remains unknown about the history of dinosaurs and their winged relatives, pterosaurs (翼龙). Scientist Christian Kammerer of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, who led the study, told a news agency that based on the body size suggested by the fossil, “we argue that dinosaurs and pterosaurs evolved from a modest-sized ancestor. " John Flynn, of New York's American Museum of Natural History, was a co-writer of the study. He said the Kongonaphon's teeth showed signs of use in a way that suggested this animal ate insects.
The team examining the fossil also found evidence of soft skin coverings, including feathers. Usually, animals use fur or feathers to hide themselves from enemies or help to hunt for food. To some, fur or feathers even protect them from insect bites. But the researchers said feathers of Kongonaphon would have been especially important in the extreme climate of the early part of the Mesozoic Era (中生代). The days were hot, and the nights cold.
“Some of these things would have been quite cute animals,” said Kammerer on the light side. Looking like a dinosaur that could be held in a person’s cupped hands, it “would probably make a great pet”. Of course, no humans were around when Kongonaphon was wandering in the wild, jumping around with its strong legs and hunting for food Kammerer said.
1. What do the researchers find about Kongonaphon?| A．It has no wings. | B．It lived in unknown places. |
| C．It is very tiny in size. | D．It lives longer than dinosaur. |
| A．To protect it from insect bites. | B．To help control body temperature. |
| C．To assist it to hunt for food. | D．To defend against enemies’ attack. |
| A．Academic. | B．Humorous. | C．Surprised. | D．Excited. |
| A．To introduce an ancient animal. | B．To compare different kinds of dinosaurs. |
| C．To explore the history of dinosaurs. | D．To share a discovery about the origins of dinosaurs. |
【推荐2】The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) released a report on Australian students’ sense of belonging in school in May. It described as “disturbing” some of the differences in Australian students’ sense of belonging between male and female students, students from high and low economic backgrounds, and students from different cultural backgrounds.
A sense of belonging in school is the degree to which students feel respected, accepted and supported by teachers and peers. It has been linked to students’ attention and effort in class, their persistence and completion of learning activities. An understanding of belonging is important for educators. It allows them to plan effective practices to support students in the classroom and school-wide.
A study from the US found students’ sense of belonging goes down from year 7 through to year 11.With it. students’ educational expectations also decrease. This fall may be due to a mismatch between students’ need for autonomy (自主) and interaction, and their learning environment. They may experience less supportive and caring teacher-student relationships increased teacher control, and limited opportunities for autonomy. A similar study in Finland also found this might be because secondary students need to adapt to a larger social network and a larger number of teachers, so they may not know their peers or teachers as well.
Importantly, some groups of students may feel lower levels of belonging. This includes students with different cultural or language backgrounds, students with disabilities or students awkward in social interaction.
Teachers and schools play an important role in building up students’ sense of belonging. If a student considers their school and teacher to be caring and accepting, they’re more likely to adopt the academic and social values of their school and teacher. Teachers and schools can take steps to improve students’ sense of belonging in school, which is of great importance for all students.
1. Why is it important for educators to understand students’ sense of belonging?| A．Teachers can recognize students’ effort easily. |
| B．Teachers can be more supportive to students. |
| C．Students can plan their learning effectively. |
| D．Students can understand learning activities better. |
| A．they care less about teacher-student relationship |
| B．they expect less of their academic performance |
| C．they are given limited opportunities for discussion |
| D．they are less involved in teacher-student interaction |
| A．To explain why students are less motivated in learning. |
| B．To persuade students to interact more with teachers. |
| C．To advise teachers to raise students’ level of belonging. |
| D．To present how schools can benefit both teachers and students. |
【推荐3】About 60,000 Pacific Islanders worked as indentured labourers (签订契约的劳工）on Queensland’s sugar cane（甘蔗）fields between 1863 and 1903.They were mainly males, aged 9 to 30, transported to Australia by ship.Some came freely, wanting the new life promised to them, some were tricked, and some were kidnapped（绑架）.
The practice of kidnapping people for labour was called “blackbirding”.“Blackbird” was a term used instead of slave, because slavery was actually illegal.Britain had passed the Slavery Abolition Act in 1833 and as a British colony (殖民地）,Queensland had to follow the Act It is said that a third of Pacific Islanders who worked as indentured labourers were either kidnapped or tricked into coming to Australia.Indentured labour was really just another name for slavery.
Indentured labourers had to work for a required period of time,usually three years,to pay back their passage to Australia and then they could earn money as free labourers.It was hard, dirty work in the Queensland countryside.Most indentured labourers were badly treated, many returning to their homelands as soon as their indentured period was finished.A small number married into local communities and stayed.Free labourers were also badly treated on the cane fields, working for low pay and living in very poor conditions.
Then the Australian Government’s White Australia Policy forced Pacific Islanders to leave Australia.Even people who were born in Australia to Pacific Islander parents were driven out of the country due to their colour.If they didn’t leave voluntarily, they were rounded up and driven away forcibly between 1906 and 1908.This practice destroyed many families.Some of the people had lived in Australia most, if not all, of their lives.Only a few who had married Australians were allowed to stay.A few managed to hide and avoid being driven away.
1. What happened from 1863 to 1903?| A．Australians had a new life. |
| B．Many Australians were kidnapped. |
| C．Australia was in want of labourers. |
| D．Australia’s sugar industry began to slow down. |
| A．It was lawful before 1863. | B．It came to an end in 1833. |
| C．It was introduced by the British. | D．It replaced the word “blackbirding” . |
| A．To escape mistreatment. | B．To get a better-paid job. |
| C．To avoid being kidnapped. | D．To be involved in local communities. |
| A．Slaves for sugar | B．Laws in Australia |
| C．Pacific Islanders’ new home | D．Sugar cane industry's development |
