You may think that sailing is difficult, but it is really not hard to learn it. You do not need to be strong. But you need to be quick. And you need to understand a few basic rules about the wind.
First, you must ask yourself, “Where is the wind coming from? Is it coming from ahead or behind or from the side?” You must think about this all the time on the boat. The wind direction tells you what to do with the sail.
Let's start with the wind blowing from behind. This means the wind and the boat are going in the same direction. Then you must always keep the sail outside the boat. It should be at a 90° angle to the boat. Then it will catch the wind best.
If the wind is blowing from the side, it is blowing across the boat. In this case, you must keep the sail half way outside the boat. It should be at a 45°angle to the boat. It needs to be out far enough to catch the wind, but it shouldn't flap. It shouldn't look like a flag on a flagpole. If it is flapping, it is probably out too far, and the boat will slow down.
Sailing into the wind is not possible. If you try, the sail will flap and the boat will stop. You may want to go in that direction. It is possible, but you can't go in a straight line. You must go first in one direction and then in another. This is called tacking(作“之”字形航行). When you are tacking, you must always keep the sail inside the boat.
1. What should you consider first while sailing?| A．Sailors' strength. | B．Wave levels. | C．Wind directions. | D．Size of the sail. |
| A．The sail. | B．The wind. | C．The boat. | D．The angle. |
| A．Move in a straight line. | B．Allow the sail to flap. |
| C．Lower the sail. | D．Tack the boat. |
| A．To advise you to go sailing. | B．To teach you how to go sailing. |
| C．To show the danger of sailing. | D．To tell the difficulty of sailing. |
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【推荐1】We offer several distinct options for you to choose the ticket that suits you best.
TICKET TYPE | DISCOUNT | NOTES |
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children | 40% | children between 4 and 11 |
students | 25% | student card must be shown |
senior citizens | 25% | senior card must be shown |
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*Only one discount may apply to each fare.
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1. If an elderly person with a valid card buys a standardreturn ticket，he/she will receive at most a discount of__________ .| A．20% | B．25% |
| C．45% | D．50% |
| A．Same day returns can be changed to another day for a charge of 10% of the ticket price. |
| B．You can get your ticket price refunded if you are 2 minutes late for the train. |
| C．Travelers should ensure they are ready to board the train with at least 2 minutes to spare. |
| D．Extra money will be paid on checked luggage of 15 kgs an hour before departure. |
| A．provide some information about train travel |
| B．describe the policies of changes and refunds |
| C．introduce the luggage allowance on the train |
| D．compare the discounts of different ticket types |
【推荐2】Hard skills are the training and knowledge you’ve obtained during your college and career. By contrast, soft skills are how you work with others and on your own.
Communicate often
Effective communication is a soft skill that benefits everyone in the workplace. Although you may have tasks that don’t require the help of anyone else in your office, take the opportunities you have for forming relationships with those around you. Communication often develops this soft skill.
A large part of improving your soft skills is being open to feedback you may receive from supervisors, managers and even colleagues. When you’re open to feedback, you can be better able to receive constructive criticism and use that information to improve in your workplace role, including your soft skills.
Build positive relationships
Emphasize teamwork
When you engage in good teamwork, you show your employer that you’re good at cooperating with others. Teamwork could occur in a group setting for a presentation or one-on-one with another colleague to complete a shared task. During a shared task or daily responsibility, allow each member of the group to contribute their share and celebrate the unique skills and personalities of the group.
| A．Be open to feedback |
| B．Make your feedback helpful and constructive |
| C．Although soft skills are more personality-based, you can still improve them |
| D．When you emphasize teamwork, you open yourself up to learning opportunities |
| E．A lot of soft skills in the workplace rely on your relationships with other employees |
| F．This includes communication face to face, through email and in presentations to a group |
| G．Always be specific with feedback so the audience understand what they should continue doing |
【推荐3】Climate change is one of the biggest issues we face on the planet. It may be pretty tough to convince other people and make a difference.
Learn as much as you can about climate change.
Participate in a climate strike or protest (抗议). A lot of organizations plan marches or protests to show how many people in your area think climate change is a major issue.
Join a climate organization. If you’re still in school, see if there are any student associations or clubs about climate change. Otherwise, check online or on social media to see if there are community groups in your area that you want to volunteer with.
Contact your government to prioritize (优先考虑) the issue. Your local and state politicians have the power to make changes on a legal level to help fight against climate change. Contact their offices over the phone or by mail, and ask them what solutions they’re preparing.
| A．You can set a good example |
| B．Set up an organization on social media |
| C．If they don’t have any measures in place |
| D．But you aren’t alone in supporting the cause |
| E．Send them a message to ask how you can be included |
| F．If you want to influence other people about how serious climate change is |
| G．Follow some local organizers online and look for events planned in your area |
【推荐1】All parents know exercise is important for children: It can lower heart risks, control weight and help kids do better in school. Scientists have also proved that outdoor activities at an early age can help children form healthy habits for life. But don’t expect kids to understand about those things. Some kids just aren’t into exercise, but that shouldn’t mean they have to be attracted to the TV. So parents could do something to help inactive kids fall in love with physical activity.
If parents sit in front of the TV every night, kids aren’t likely to respect restrictions (限制) you set on their screen time either. So check your own behavior and serve as a role model by putting physical activity into your everyday life. Walk instead of driving if possible. Regularly join in activities that you enjoy and let your kids see how much you enjoy them. In this way, they may “do as the Romans do”. Make sure that children’s fitness is included in the family plans as well as school, work and shopping. Then you and your children are more likely to stick to an exercise plan. And your children will begin to expect that Sunday morning usually means a hike ride, and on a couple of nights after dinner the family takes a light walk through the neighborhood.
Children who aren’t naturally good at physical activity may be worried about their lack of physical skills and even fear public failure. They need all the support and encouragement from parents. Negative comments don’t work and will only make them feel bad. Remember, fix on the effort — choosing to be active or trying to improve a skill — rather than the result.
1. What’s the second paragraph mainly about ?| A．How parents can lead children to exercise. | B．Why children should enjoy exercise. |
| C．What activity parents can join in. | D．When parents can watch TV. |
| A．Good examples set by parents for children. | B．A family routine of exercise. |
| C．Support and encouragement from parents. | D．Negative comments from parents. |
| A．It is the result that always comes first. |
| B．Kids can choose either exercise or the TV. |
| C．Exercise is necessary for healthy development. |
| D．Children having few physical skills should be punished. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Supportive. | C．Opposed. | D．Unconcerned. |
| A．An advertisement. | B．A news report. | C．A magazine. | D．A science book. |
Such activities are part of a larger effort to help kids develop lifelong fitness habits and to keep them from becoming overweight. Now, 9 million U.S. children and teens are overweight. Obesity (肥胖) can lead to health problems such as diabetes and heart disease later in life.
“Our children and youth are becoming unhealthy and obese,” says Lindsey Johnson. “Skateboarding is a great activity that keeps kids doing physical movement and gives them new skills and interest.”
Some schools don’t allow skateboarding because they say it is dangerous. Cendali, however, argues that regular practice eliminates a great deal of the danger. “We teach students how to do it and how to do it safely,” he says.
Some people say skateboarding teaches life lessons. “Skateboarding teaches kids to believe that if they stick with something they will finally succeed,” says education expert Richard Sagor of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon.
Skateboarding inspires kids not to give up in learning difficult skills. “It’s natural for kids to want to learn and get better at things,” adds Sagor. “When it comes to skateboarding, they’ll try a trick hundreds of times before they succeed.” That same effort could be made in schoolwork.
Eric Klassen agrees that skateboarding requires kids to stop saying a task is too hard for them. “A baby will attempt to walk 600 to 900 times before he or she is successful,” says Klassen. “We tell students that they shouldn’t say ‘I can’t do it’ unless they’ve tried 600 to 900 times.”
1. Skateboarding is introduced into American schools to ______.
| A．encourage students to compete bravely in competition |
| B．teach students how to deal with risks |
| C．prevent students suffering from heart disease later in life |
| D．help students form the habit of doing sports |
| A．reduces | B．increases | C．adds | D．brings |
| A．To succeed in life you have to learn skateboarding. |
| B．You will succeed in life if you don’t give up. |
| C．Only after failing 600 to 900 times can you succeed. |
| D．There is no hard work after learning skate-boarding well. |
| A．The dangerous PE | B．Skills of skateboarding |
| C．The new PE | D．The change of PE |
【推荐3】US Open Championships
The US Open has been in existence for more than 130 years. The first tournament was held in 1881 at the Newport Casino. It was called the US National Singles Championship. Entry was limited to only those clubs which were members of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association, and the competitors were all male, competing in both singles and doubles. Richard Sears won the men's championship and he went on to win the next six men's singles championships.
The Wimbledon
In 1875, the All England Croquet Club was troubled financially due to declining membership. A new sport called lawn tennis was gaining fast in popularity and taking away the members. Two years later, a new roller was needed for maintaining its lawns so the club proposed to hold a tournament to raise money. Twenty-two players entered that first Wimbledon tournament which was won by Spencer Gore in straight sets over W. C. Marshall. Two hundred spectators each paid a shilling to watch the final game, enabling the club to buy the needed roller plus some extra cash.
The French Open
The very first French Championship was way back in 1891, and the tournament has since grown into one of the four tennis Grand Slam tournaments we know today. The first competition was a one-day national championship which was won by a British. The competition was poorly attended by world class players. It took 24 years before it became fully international and an accepted tennis grand slam event. After the First World War, French tennis was achieving stature. Suzanne Lenglen was the predominant French player, winning the championships six times between 1920 and 1926.
The Australian Open
The very first tennis tournament ever played in Australia was held in January 1880, on the courts of the Melbourne Cricket Club. In 1905, the Australian Open was established as the Australasian Tennis Championship and was played at the Warehouseman's Cricket Ground in Melbourne. It became the Australian Championship in 1927 and the Australian Open in 1969. Women's events were added in 1922.
1. Which of the following statements about the first U.S. Open is right?| A．It has a history of 130 years. |
| B．Only men were allowed to play in the game. |
| C．Richard Sears won six championships. |
| D．It has remained about the same through all these years. |
| A．raise some fund for a lawn roller | B．attract more people to play tennis |
| C．attract more audience to watch the game | D．celebrate the renaming of the club |
| A．the tournament has been played in the same place all these years |
| B．twenty-two players played in the first tournament |
| C．few good tennis players took part in the first French Championship |
| D．the players played in singles and doubles in the tournament |
| A．they were all born in the same year |
| B．they all had only male players in the first tournament |
| C．they have all experienced financial difficulties |
| D．they all have had a history of 130 years or more |
| A．how the four international tennis tournaments came into being |
| B．how long it took for women to have the right to play in the game |
| C．how the four international tennis tournaments get their present names |
| D．why the tennis tournaments are held in these four countries |
【推荐1】As I read about Sarah Loh’s journey to becoming the first female chief executive of the Australian Football League (AFL) last week, I was encouraged by the resilience (坚韧) she showed to become a leader in her sport, but also disappointed at the unfair treatment she faced to get there.
Loh had to deal with many of the same questions women in sports often face, such as: “How can a woman coach or lead when she has never played sports?” But as an Asian woman, Loh also faced questions with an added layer of racism: “What would a multicultural woman know about football?”
A recent Victoria University survey of 221 diverse women made up of current and former coaches, managers and board members found that half of the respondents were unhappy with their leadership roles and that many aspiring leaders believed their gender and background were barriers.
Women from different backgrounds, races, religions, classes and sexual orientations can sometimes experience multiple layers of injustice depending on the context. In order to address these inequalities, there are practical steps sporting organizations can take to create welcoming and inclusive environments for women in sports at every level.
In recent years, national sporting organizations across Australia have shown an increasing commitment to and engagement in the promotion of gender equality and respect to prevent violence against all women. Recognizing their own profile and influence, they have taken active steps to address the drivers of violence and inequality, including through education and awareness-raising programs such as Carlton Respects.
Sports have an influence way beyond the field, court or green on which they’re played, and they provide an opportunity to set and maintain positive community standards.
While resilience is a great strength to possess as a leader, women of color, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women or those from refugee and migrant backgrounds shouldn’t be required to wear such a thick set of armor (防御) to simply work in sports. Surely respect, equality and safety for all is not too much to ask for.
1. What can we learn about Sarah Loh from the text?| A．She faced unfair treatment as a player in the AFL. |
| B．She is the first Chinese chief executive in the AFL. |
| C．Her sports achievements made her a leader in the AFL. |
| D．Her road to success was hard due to her gender and race. |
| A．Strengthening females resilience by training. |
| B．Establishing more female sporting organizations. |
| C．Raising public awareness of violence against women. |
| D．Offering more opportunities for women to take sports. |
| A．recognize the value of female leaders |
| B．call for equality and respect for females |
| C．encourage more females to take sports |
| D．present the difficulties female leaders face |
【推荐2】Mobile phone has become a problem for middle school students. Some middle schools in Australia have banned (禁止) students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.
Mobile phones used among children have become a problem for school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts, and more students will want them.
Mary Blue, an official, said mobile phone is a distraction (分心的事) to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to deceive teachers during exams.
She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.
Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but there was a good reason why the students should not have mobile phones at school: they were easy to lose and were a distraction from study.
Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phone, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.
1. We know from the passage that some children get mobile phones from ________.| A．the makers and sellers | B．the passers-by and strangers |
| C．their parents and friends | D．some mobile phone users |
| A．influence | B．discover | C．consult | D．cheat |
| A．use their mobile phones | B．leave their mobile phones at school office |
| C．help the teacher with their work | D．get in touch with their children |
| A．students shouldn’t have mobile phones at school except for some special reasons |
| B．it is impossible to ban students from using mobile phones at school |
| C．some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t use their phones at school |
| D．parents should teach their children how to use mobile phones during school hours |
【推荐3】Many everyday American expressions are based on colors.
Red is a hot color. Americans may say they are red hot about something unfair. They are red hot when they are very angry about something. The small hot-tasting peppers found in many Mexican foods are called red hot for their color and their fiery(辣的) taste. Fast loud music is popular with many people. They may say the music is red hot, especially the kind called Dixieland jazz.
Pink is a lighter kind of red. People sometimes say they are in the pink when they are in good health. The expression was first used in America at the beginning of the twentieth century. It comes from the fact that many babies are born with nice pink skin that shows that they are in good health.
The color black is often used in expressions. People describe a day on which everything goes wrong as a black day. A blacklist(黑名单) is illegal now. But at one time, some businesses refused to employ people who were on a blacklist for belonging to unpopular organizations.
The color green is natural for trees and grass. But it is an unnatural color for humans. A person who has a sick feeling in his stomach may say he feels a little green. A passenger on a boat who is feeling very sick from high waves may look very green.
Sometimes a person may be upset because he does not have something as nice as a friend has. That person may say he is green with envy. Some people are green with envy because a friend has more dollars or green-backs. Dollars are called greenbacks because green is the color of the black side of the paper money.
1. Americans use “red hot” to describe the following EXCEPT_______.| A．something unfair |
| B．small hot-tasting peppers |
| C．the person who is very angry |
| D．popular music like Dixieland jazz |
| A．the expression has a very long history |
| B．the color pink makes people feel happy |
| C．people think the color pink is gentler than red |
| D．healthy babies are born with nice pink skin |
| A．enjoys himself/herself in boating | B．is hit by a high wave |
| C．has a stomach ache | D．likes trees and grass |
| A．Being sent a beautiful gift | B．Passing a very difficult test. |
| C．Being refused during and important interview | D．Being invited to an exciting party |
【推荐1】Your morning can determine the rest of your workday. It’s no wonder that so many successful business people keep strict morning habits. If you want to do your best work and be a more productive person, try to follow these four common morning habits.
Wake up early
Successful business people wake up early. Early risers have many advantages. They tend to delay（拖延） less compared with people who stay up late at night. They are also less stressed because, instead of rushing out the door, they take time for themselves and prepare for their day.
Get moving
Successful business people attach importance to their health. After all, a healthy body and mind go together. Morning exercise appears to be best for reducing stress by lowering blood pressure. It also helps you burn more fat throughout the day and lose weight.
Recharge your motivation（动力）
Successful business people understand that motivation doesn’t last forever and needs to be constantly recharged. Reading encouraging sayings is a good way. Thinking about where you are and where you want to go can help you focus on your larger goals.
Eat your frog
Mark Twain once said, “Eat a live frog first thing in the morning, and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” In other words, handle your day’s hardest job early when your mental energy is at its highest. Choose only one “frog” of the day and complete it before your normal workday begins.
1. The writer got his ideas by studying many ________.| A．employees | B．novelists |
| C．sports athletes | D．business people |
| A．Reduce stress. | B．Increase weight. |
| C．Reduce delays. | D．Increase blood pressure. |
| A．By staying up late. | B．By reading encouraging sayings. |
| C．By burning more fat. | D．By eating heavily in the morning. |
| A．Alive animal. | B．A life goal. |
| C．A normal weekday. | D．A hard job. |
| A．Morning habits. | B．Business advantages. |
| C．Healthy diets. | D．Office tips. |
【推荐2】Online shopping is a type of remote transaction as it is a purchase agreement reached by two parties through the transmission of network information. The purchaser places an order and makes payment, and the seller is required to ship the merchandise within 24-48 hours. However, if the seller is out of stock, then the merchandise cannot be shipped on time, so the consumer faces the risk of having to wait for a long time. If there is a holiday, the merchandise tends to be delayed due to the logistics(物流) companies being busy. Moreover, your merchandise may be damaged during transportation or delivery process. Re-order or reshipment also takes time. Consumers are advised to avoid the peak of online shopping when purchasing fresh and urgently needed products. Close attention should also be paid to logistics information after payment.
Customers who shop online are required to register as a member on the corresponding shopping website. When registering, certain personal information is required. Some websites need your personal information such as your contacts and bank card account, otherwise you will not be able to complete the transaction. Some computer hackers may obtain your personal information through certain means, and illegally make use of the information to threaten your personal and property safety. At the same time, the development of the modern logistics industry may also let out your private information. When sending and receiving deliveries, you need to fill in the contact number of both parties to facilitate communication, which, however, may also compromise privacy.
Returning the products purchased online may be troublesome. The customer will get in touch with the seller to request a return when the quality or the description of the product received does not match the advertisement. The seller may refuse the return for various reasons. Even if the relevant authority steps in, there might be a lack of evidence and thus it may be concluded hastily. Since online shopping is a long-distance transaction, it is difficult to guarantee the after-sales service of some goods. Once the product breaks down in later use, it will be difficult to guarantee after-sales rights protection.
1. The reason why a consumer may wait for a long time might not include______.| A．the selling party lack goods. |
| B．the purchaser is busy. |
| C．goods are not transported at the expected time. |
| D．your goods may be broken when it is delivered. |
| A．go to a physical store in person. | B．escape the rush hour. |
| C．buy them during a holiday. | D．pay little attention to logistics information. |
| A．Your personal information may be let out. |
| B．Customers should register in person. |
| C．You are threatened by the hackers. |
| D．Logistics industry leaks your privacy. |
| A．The long delivery risks | B．Consumer rights protection risks |
| C．Personal privacy leakage risks | D．Online shopping risks |
【推荐3】Once there was a famine in the town. A rich and kind baker sent some bread to twenty of the poorest children. He said to them, “In this basket there is some bread for you. Each of you can have one loaf every day until the hard days end.”
The impatient children couldn’t wait to gather around the basket. They shouted and fought for the bread because each wished to have the largest loaf. At last they went away without even thanking the good gentleman. But Shirley, a poorly-dressed little girl, did not join them. Instead, she remained standing modestly in the distance. When the other children had left, she took the smallest left in the basket, kissed the gentleman’s hand and went home.
The next day the children were as rude as before. Poor shy Shirley still took the smallest loaf . When she got home, her mother cut the bread open. Many new shining pieces of silver fell out of it. Her mother was very surprised and said, “Take the money back to the good gentleman at once, for it must have got into the loaf by accident. Be quick, Shirley! Be quick!”
But when the little girl gave the rich man her mother’s message, he said, “No, no, my child. It was no mistake. I put silver pieces into the smallest loaf to reward you because you are a kind and honest girl. Go home and the money is yours now.”
1. From the story, we know the twenty children lived a ________ life.| A．happy | B．rich | C．poor | D．comfortable |
| A．shouted at them | B．stood modestly |
| C．joined them | D．laughed at them |
| A．buy some food | B．give it back to the rich man |
| C．hide it quickly | D．tell her father the news |
| A．it’s not important to say thanks to others | B．fighting with others can help us get more |
| C．a kind and honest person will be rewarded | D．Shirley’s mother doesn’t like silver |
