【推荐2】Whether in the workplace or on the football field, effective teamwork can produce amazing results. However, working successfully as a team is not as easy as it may seem. Effective teamwork certainly does not just happen automatically; it takes a great deal of hard work and compromise. There are a number of factors that must be in place to make a good team.

Effective leadership is one of the most important factors of good teamwork. The team’s leader should possess the skills to create and preserve a positive working environment and motivate and inspire the team members to take a positive approach to work and be highly committed. An effective team leader will promote a high level of spirit and make them feel supported and valued.

Communication is a vital factor of all interpersonal relationship and especially that of a team. Team members must be able to articulate their feelings, express plans and goals, share ideas and see each other’s opinions.

Conflicts will arise no matter how well a team functions together. The best way to deal with conflicts is to have some organized methods of handling conflicts. Team members should be able to voice their concerns without fear of offending others. Instead of avoiding conflict issues, a hands-on approach that settles them quickly is much better. It is often advised that the team leader sit with the conflicting parties and help work out their differences without taking sides and trying to remain objective if possible.

The team leader must set a good example to create good teamwork. In order to keep team members positive and committed and motivated, the team leader himself needs to show these qualities. The team turns to the leader for support and guidance. So any negative words or behaviors on the leader’s part can be disastrous.

Regardless of what type of work you are in, knowing how to effectively work on and with a team is going to be extremely important to your success and that of your team.

1. The underlined word “articulate” probably means _________________.

A．hide	B．feel
C．express	D．plan

2. When conflicts arise among team members, the team leader should ________.

A．worry about the team members           B. ignore the team members’ voices

3. Which is the best title for the passage?

A．Football and Teamwork	B．What Makes Effective Teamwork
C．Handle Conflict in a Team	D．Communication and Teamwork

【推荐3】Are you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you some advice on how to have a healthy relationship with your partners.

Be an honest person with them.

Don't hide things from them, and don't lie. Don't be afraid to say things that aren't flttering about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important thing in any relationship. If there is no trust, there is nothing there.     1    

Make sure you give them respect.

Now, respect isn't just simply treating them nicely.     2     You have to learn to adjust to their liking. Basically learn to study your partner's moods, wants and needs. Don't just think about yourself, but think about what your partners need as well.

Make sure you are encouraging to your partners.

Always be willing to help them and give them honest and positive things at the time.     3     Make them feel you are someone they can count on and build a future with.

Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them.

Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them,     4     Laughter may seem silly, and joke with them. but it's the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive.

    5    

This usually goes along with trust, so always communicate how you feel even if it's something that upsets you. Instead of screaming, talk to them. If they did something that made you unhappy, tell them about it in a respectful manner. It's important to communicate this to them, not to keep it bottled up.

A．There is a lot more to it.

B．Show them your personality.

C．Make sure the communication is good.

D．Don't expect too much in a relationship.

E．Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.

F．So please be honest and they will learn to open up to you.

G．Your partners should be able to count on you when necessary.

【推荐1】A Guide to the University

Food

The TWU Cafeteria is open 7a.m. to 8p.m. It serves snacks, drinks and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study with friends.

If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.

Relaxation

The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed on Sundays.

Health

Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30pm.

Academic Support

All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.

Transportation

The TWU Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.

1. The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre  _____.

A．offers services without pay	B．is open six days a week
C．gives advice on mental health	D．trains students in medical care

2. What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?

A．Have meals and meet with friends.

B．Add money to your ID and play chess.

C．Do homework and watch TV.

D．Buy drinks and enjoy concerts.

3. What is the function of TWU Express ?

A．To take students to the Mattson Centre.

B．To provide students with campus tours.

C．To transport students to and from the stores.

D．To carry students to the lecture halls.

【推荐2】The San Diego Center for Children recently added three acres of land to its 9-acre Linda Vista campus. Thanks to the efforts of Assembly member Dr. Shirley Weber, the state sold the land near the Center’s main campus. Now the Center, which is the oldest children’s nonprofit(非营利的机构) in the region, will be able to provide more treatment and educational foster care(看护) to kids and families who need it most.

Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) received a $10,000 grant from the USS Midway Foundation to support its Hand Up Food Pantry(食品贮藏室). “Jewish Family Service works every day to help struggling families and individuals in San Diego move forward and build more stable, secure lives,” says JFS CEO Michael Hopkins.

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center raised more than $16,000 at its Swing with Santa Golf Tournament(锦标赛). The funds will go toward programs for adults with developmental disabilities. The 5th annual tournament included 18 hotels, food and drinks, and two celebrity appearances: both Santa and Elvis made a dramatic entrance via helicopter.

Coming Up: Raise money for the 4SRanch-Del Sur Community Foundation and Helen’s Closet (壁橱,衣帽间) at the 9th Annual Thank You Run on Thanksgiving Day, November 22. Helen’s Closet serves patients with ALS. The distance is 5K with a 1K Fun Run for children aged 8 and under.

1. What’s just happened to the San Diego Center for Children?

A．Its campus has grown in size.	B．Dr. Shirley Weber has become a member.
C．It has built a campus at Linda Vista.	D．It has started providing foster care.

2. Which non-profit focuses on the disabled?

A．The San Diego Center for Children.	B．Jewish Family Service of San Diego.
C．St. Madeleine Sophie’s Cente.	D．The USS Midway Foundation.

3. What should children who want to raise money attend?

A．Jewish Family Service of San Diego.	B．The 9th Annual Thank You Run.
C．4SRanch-Del Sur Community Foundation.	D．The San Diego Center for Children.

【推荐3】John Rosher can treat a jellyfish sting and ice skate backwards.He is good at playing chess and can confidently talk about nuclear science.The 17-year-old from Kansas,US has gained knowledge about many subjects,all because of the Boy Scouts(童子军）.

The Boy Scouts is a kind of club that teenagers can join to learn skills. Every time members master a new skill, they earn a merit badge(勋章）. Rosher has earned all 137 available badges.In the 105-year history of the Boy Scouts of America,fewer than 300 scouts have achieved that.

When Rosher joined the Boy Scouts at 10,his only goal was to earn more merit badges than his dad,who had earned 54 during his time in the Scouts.After beating his dad's record,Rosher realized he wanted to keep going.He enjoyed the challenge.

The badges are earned for subjects from safety to career skills.Rosher earned some of the badges during his family vacations.He went water rafting in Colorado.He practiced fishing in the Amazon jungle with alligators(鳄鱼）all around him.Not all the badges needed a vacation.For example,for his model design badge,he spent hours building a 3-D model of a spaceship at home.

Earning so many badges wasn't easy,especially since he's also dealing with band, soccer,and volunteer work.But Rosher is thankful for all his experiences."They have shaped me and taught me to be more adventurous,"he said."Everything I learned in Boy Scouts will stay with me forever."

1. What do we know about Rosher?

A．He has earned 54 badges so far.

B．He has achieved a lot in nuclear science.

C．He has been a Scout member for 10 years.

D．He has learned many skills after joining the Boy Scouts.

2. Rosher keeps earning more badges because he___

A．enjoys collecting badges.

B．likes meeting more challenges.

C．wants to prove himself to his friends.

D．hopes to win more badges than his father.

3. What does Rosher think of his experiences in the Scouts?

A．Common.

B．Painful.

C．Rewarding.

D．Boring.

【推荐2】Smokejumpers

Every year, wildfires destroy millions of hectares of forest. Homes are damaged, and thousands of people die. Smokejumpers are helping to stop this.

What is the smokejumper?

Smokejumpers are a special type of firefighter. They jump from planes into areas that are difficult to reach by car or on foot, like the middle of a mountain forest. They race to put out fires as fast as they can.

What do smokejumpers do?

At a fire site, smokejumpers first examine the land and decide how to fight the fire. Their main goal is to stop a fire from spreading. Using basic equipment such as shovels and axes, smokejumpers clear land of burnable material like plants and other dry material. They carry water with them too, but only a limited amount.

Who can be a smokejumper?

Although the majority of smokejumpers are men, more women are joining. The most important things are your height and weight. Smokejumpers employed in the US, for example, must be 120 to 200 pounds (54 to 91 kilograms), so they don’t get hurt when they land, or get blown by strong winds. Smokejumpers must also be capable of surviving in the wild.

The work is dangerous, and the hours are long. But for these firefighters, smokejumping isn’t just a job. They love being able to jump out of planes, fight fires, and live in the forest. As a 28-year-old smokejumper Bob Smith says, “This is the best job for tough guys.”

1. What is the first thing a smokejumper does after arriving at a fire site?

A．Clear the land.	B．Look for water.
C．Study the area.	D．Record the accident.

2. If you want to be a smokejumper, you must be ________.

A．male	B．heavy
C．older than 28 years of age	D．within a certain weight range

3. From which website would you most probably find this text?

A．all-jobs. org	B．what-is-on. com
C．adventuretours. org	D．extremesports. com

【推荐3】Humans have always assumed that there is a huge gulf between animal behavior and human development. However, recent research into animals shows that animals are continuously designing innovative methods to finish their tasks. Examining the nature and results of their creativity can help us understand evolution.

Research shows that animals can also be creative. By inventing new behavioral patterns and adjusting their behavior to new contexts, as well as to changes in social and ecological environments, researchers show that animal innovation can also be diverse. For instance, chimpanzees (黑猩猩) use tools such as sharp spines and stalks to remove the hearts of palm vegetables from trees. Herring gulls (鸥) find out quite a cruel way of killing rabbits-drowning them in the sea.

Innovative species tend to survive when they enter new places, but novel behavior cannot be recognized unless “normal” behavior is studied. Researchers can now count and document the innovations that have been created by species, which would help them to quantify their creativity. Studies also show us that all animals are not equally inventive, with primates (灵长类) tending to be more innovative due to their bigger brains.

The greatest scientific significance has been the innovation shown by animals such as apes, capuchins and macaques among primates. These species of primates possess the biggest brains compared to their body sizes. They are also heavy tool users. Their broad diets and complex forms of learning are also insightful. They show an evolutionary strategy that gives them new solutions to life’s challenges.

However, even if these animals show innovativeness, they do not have the ability to im- prove upon the solutions of others. Unless they share information accurately and copy each others’ inventions, their creative inventions are likely to disappear before they can be innovated further. This ability can be managed only by humans, for we are able to build on shared knowledge.

1. What does the underlined word “gulf” in the first paragraph mean?

A．Difference.

B．Conflict.

C．Balance.

D．Connection.

2. Why does the author mention “chimpanzees” and “herring gulls” in paragraph 2?

A．To explain a rule.	B．To support a viewpoint.
C．To explain a natural phenomenon.	D．To compare the two species.

3. What aspect of animals does the last paragraph mainly talk about?

A．Their failure to share information accurately.	B．Their unwillingness to learn from each other.
C．Their inability to take creativity forward.	D．Their ability to cooperate effectively.

4. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A biography.

B．A book review.

C．A short story.

D．A science report.

【推荐1】第三部分 阅读理解
“You can have the same neighbors for years,” the old man said. “You love them or you think you love them. And you hope that they love you. But do you really understand them?”
“Charlie Kemp and his family lived next door to me for fifteen years. We were good friends for all that time. I enjoy friendship-I’m sure it’s the best thing in the world. And friendship with the Kemps was easy because they seemed to welcome it.”
“They were interesting and intelligent people; their home caught fire twice, and twice the whole family slept in my home. They were always losing things…money, keys, or watches. Pictures fell off the walls; the children fell out of beds…”
“I was their neighbor and their friend. Life was always interesting, never dull. Best of all I liked the whole family.”
“One day, I lit a fire in the garden and was burning some rubbish. After a while Charlie Kemp came out of his house and walked up the road.”
“’Morning Charlie,’ I said. Lovely day, isn’t it? He smiled at me and nodded. I went on with my work.”
“Twenty minutes later a policeman arrived. He walked into my garden and said, “You’ll have to put out the fire. Your neighbor has complained to us. He doesn’t like the smell.”
“My neighbor…?” I said.
“Yes,” the policeman said. He took out his notebook and read, “Charlie Kemp. He lives next door, doesn’t he?”
1. ________were neighbors in this storey.

A．The old man and his family	B．Charlie Kemps and his family.
C．The old man and the Kemps	D．Both A and B

2. The old man found that it was very strange that_________.

A．Charlie told the police about the fire	B．they often lost the things
C．the fire burst the whole of the Kemps’ house	D．Kemp smiled to him

3. How did the old man help the Kemps?

A．he found the things they lost.	B．he thought they were interesting and intelligent.
C．he lent them money.	D．he let them sleep in his house after the fires.

4. The story shows that__________.

A．friendship is the best thing in the world	B．we never really understand our friends
C．friendship with the Kemps was easy	D．friendship with the Kemps was not easy

【推荐2】Museums for Summer Fun and Learning

Children's Museum of Oak Ridge

Located in a historic Manhattan Project-era building, this museum is the place for visitors to earn about art, science, history, culture, and healthy living. With over 20 child-friendly exhibits to explore, it provides something of interest for everyone.

Address: 461 W. Outer Dr. Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Admission: Adults: $ 8.00; Seniors: $ 7.00; Children 3 & Up: $ 6.00; Children under 3: Free

Children's Museum of Science and Technology

Founded in 1954, CMOST is the region's only science center. CMOST provides an engaging, child-directed learning environment which enables children to learn and grow through play. Designed for children aged 18 months through the tween years, the museum enables children to observe, think, and learn in a pressure-free environment by pairing creative educational tools and techniques with engaging exhibits to support active learning.

Address: 250 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180

Admission: $ 8.00 per person aged 2 and up

African American Museum of Iowa

The AAMI is a statewide museum aimed at keeping and teaching Iowa's African American history. As Iowa's leading educational resource on the topic, it educates more than 30,000 people each year through museum tours, travelling exhibits, research services, youth and adult education programs, and community and fundraising events.

Address: 5512th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Admission: Adults: $ 6.00; Seniors: $ 5.00; Students / Youth: $ 3.50; Children under 5: Free

Kingman Museum

Kingman Museum is a hidden treasure in Southwest Michigan housing an extensive （大量的） natural history collection. As a local landmark in Battle Creek for over 80 years, Kingman Museum works to provide a universal place of hands-on learning for the community.

Address: 175 Limit St. Battle Creek, MI 49037

Admission: Free

1. Which museum charges a child aged 5 $ 6.00?

A．Kingman Museum.

B．Children's Museum of Oak Ridge.

C．African American Museum of Iowa.

D．Children's Museum of Science and Technology.

2. What can we know about CMOST?

A．It is a statewide museum.

B．It used to be a science lab.

C．It uses creative educational tools.

D．It is designed for children to play.

3. What's the goal of African American Museum of Iowa?

A．Exhibiting artworks.

B．Raising funds for programs.

C．Providing learning sites for communities.

D．Protecting the African American history.

【推荐3】While traveling alone has some disadvantages, it’s well worth the journey. And, if you’re looking for some travel inspiration on international destinations that are perfect for solo traveling, we’ve got your four.

Canada is well-known for being one of the friendliest countries in the world. Eat your way through Toronto and test your fear of heights walking 116 stories above the ground on the CN Tower’s Edge Walk. Traveling in Canada is easy, safe, and dynamic.

Amsterdam’s canal ring is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. In the warmer months, you’ll want to visit the flea markets, parks, and dine alfresco. You’ll be amazed to find there are more bicycles than there are people in Amsterdam.

Nature enthusiasts will find much to explore in Iceland, a country full of volcanoes and glaciers (but a lack of forests! ). Tour the Golden Circle and visit the famous Blue Lagoon. Iceland is one of the safest countries in the world to visit, making it a top choice for this list.

Visiting Japan without going to Kyoto would be a big mistake. Gion, Kyoto’s geisha district, is highlight. You’ll see Zen gardens, temples, and sake bars as well as casual Japanese bars.

Costa Rica is known for its tropical beaches and rich forests. It’s an adventurer’s dream place, with lots of hiking, surfing, and boating opportunities. Costa Rica is a safe country to visit, outside of the possible sun burn, and you may experience the Pura Vida lifestyle that the country is known for.

1. Which is the best place to test your courage?

A．The CN Tower’s Edge Walk.

B．Kyoto’s geisha district.

C．The Blue Lagoon.

D．Amsterdam.

2. If you want to go to a forest and have adventures, which country should you go?

A．Canada.	B．Iceland.
C．Costa Rica.	D．Japan.

3. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To introduce some places in the world.

B．To show solo travelers places to visit.

C．To describe beautiful scenery around the world.

D．To point out some places people should not miss.