Dancing can be magic. At least it is to 11 - year - old Anthony Mmesoma Madu from Nigeria when he dances ballet. A video of Anthony's pirouettes(单脚尖旋舞) went popular, turning him into a star, and earning him a scholarship. Anthony's story has inspired millions and offers hope for the future.
It began on a cold, rainy day in a narrow passage outside untidy Lagos. But Anthony seemed unaware, pirouetting barefoot. His dance teacher took a quick video, posted it on social media, and went back to teaching.
Actress Viola Davis saw the video and tweeted: “Reminds me of the beauty of my people. We can imagine, and love... despite the obstacles that have been put in front of us. Our people can fly!”
In the past few weeks, some 15 million people from around the globe watched madly as Anthony danced across the smooth pavement. Thanks to this support, he received a scholarship to study with some of the world's best ballet dancers at New York's American Dance Theater.
Famous male ballet dancer Calvin Royal II was also moved by Anthony's dancing. He reached out from across the world to Anthony and his classmates at the Leap of Dance Academy in Nigeria He told the young dancers on a video chat, “You are not only changing your world there, in Africa but you're changing the hearts and minds of so many people.”
Many people in Anthony's community have never seen a boy dancing ballet before. But now, his love of dancing is paying off for Anthony, his teacher, his classmates, future Nigerian dancers as well as boys who love ballet.
1. How did people worldwide first know about Anthony probably?| A．On TV. | B．Over the radio. | C．On the Internet. | D．In the newspaper. |
| A．A teacher. | B．An actress. | C．A dancer. | D．A host. |
| A．He danced very well. |
| B．His teacher helped him a lot. |
| C．Lots of people pay attention to him. |
| D．His academic achievement is great. |
| A．Thankful. | B．Favorable. | C．Amazed. | D．Caring. |
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【推荐1】Many people，some even at a very young age，set the goal of graduating from college. One American woman in Texas waited a long time for her chance to reach that goal.
The woman，85-year-old Janet Fein，received her bachelor's degree（学士学位）from the University of Texas in December，2018.
Fein has had a full life. She raised five children and then had a career as a secretary（秘书）until she retired at age 77. But even then，she was not ready to take it easy and rest during a well-earned retirement. She decided to major in sociology.
Fein grew up in the Bronx area of New York City. In high school，she just wanted to finish and get a job. After graduating early，at the age of 16，she went to work as a secretary.
After getting married，she spent 18 years staying home with her children. She held several jobs throughout her life，including as a secretary at a Dallas hospital. That is the job she retired from in 2011. She received an associate degree（专科学位）in 1995. But she also wanted to earn a bachelor's degree. Fein took part in a state program that lets people who are 65 and older take free classes at public universities in Texas.
She kept going to class even as her health condition worsened. During her studies，it became necessary for her to use a walker to get around and she required oxygen. She also developed knee problems. So, Fein took online classes to finish the last part of her degree requirements.
Renee Brown is one of Fein's caregivers. She says Fein has also inspired her. At 53, she plans to begin nursing school to further her career. Brown says Fein told her, "Renee, you can do it. If I can do it you also can do it, and you will feel so good about it. "
1. When did Janet Fein start to work?| A．In 1933. | B．In 1950. |
| C．In 1995. | D．In 2012. |
| A．Sociology. | B．Secretary. |
| C．History. | D．Health. |
| A．Professors. | B．Advisors. |
| C．Employers. | D．Carers. |
| A．A friend in need is a friend indeed. |
| B．It is never too late to learn. |
| C．Practice makes perfect. |
| D．When in Rome，do as the Romans do. |
As I pulled to a stop I noticed four leatherjacketed bikers. They were standing in the middle of the road with two on either side of the light. They looked rough and dangerous, but as I got closer I noticed each one was holding their helmet in their hands. I rolled down my window as one approached my car. “We are the Brother of the Wheel，” he said. “We are collecting money for Christmas Toy Drive for needy children.” As I pulled a dollar out of my wallet I looked past his beard and into his eyes. They shined with goodness and kindness that came right from his soul. I dropped the money in his helmet and waved to the other bikers as I drove off. My good mood had returned. My faith in mankind had been bolstered. And I remembered once again never to judge people by their appearance.
Our society often judges books by their covers but God reads what is written in our hearts and souls. Perhaps one day we will all learn to see the world through the same eyes. Perhaps one day we will realize that looks matter little and actions matter much.
1. The writer's good mood ended when ________.
| A．he heard a rich man broke the law |
| B．he had to stop at a red traffic light |
| C．he heard news between songs |
| D．he saw four leatherjacketed bikers |
| A．Raising money to help kids in need. |
| B．Selling helmets to the passersby. |
| C．Having a bicycle race in the street |
| D．Preparing for Christmas holidays. |
| A．Destroyed. | B．Exploded. |
| C．Decreased. | D．Improved. |
| A．have faith in young people |
| B．manage to help others in need |
| C．change our attitude to society |
| D．judge others by their actions |
【推荐3】My mother raised me as best as she could, taking on odd jobs in the neighborhood for money. Still without a father to tell me how to act and what was expected of me, I felt lost. I wandered for years and got involved with tough guys on the East Side of New York. They would fight madly over a dropped coin. They would steal to get what they wanted. I wanted to be like them.
It was lucky for me that I left the city and entered a world of discipline (纪律), after following my mothers advice. During three years of military service, I had time to rethink my life, and my thoughts often ran to my mother. I realized suddenly just how much of a heartache I must have been to her, how little I had noticed her suffering. When my father left this world, my mother was completely alone. To support us, my mother cleaned apartments and took in washing and ironing from the neighbors. And as she worked hard at this labor, she kept her head high. Each week she would bring a pile of books home from the library and read to us. My mother had wanted nothing more, than for me to turn into an honest responsible man. But I had acted against her. Finally, almost too late I had the sense to feel shame.
Ten years passed and I returned to the apartment on the East Side. I knew I wouldn’t fall back in with the wrong people, although I still wasn’t sure where I was heading. My mother, I could tell, was worried about me. In my neighborhood, to become a police officer or a firefighter was a mark of significant social success and achievement. For me it was an opportunity for a real start in life. I wondered if I was up to it, but I knew that it was time to try. When I found myself in the big hall raising my hands to take the firefighters oath (誓言) of office, my mother was sitting a few rows behind with a smile of relief. She knew that at last I was off on life’s road and moving steadily. Her smile said, “My job is finally done.”
1. The author used to behave ________.| A．strangely | B．well |
| C．outstandingly | D．badly |
| A．with house work |
| B．which are dangerous |
| C．done by people to make extra money with |
| D．of cleaning, washing and ironing |
| A．He spent three years of military service. |
| B．He escaped from a world of discipline. |
| C．He moved to another city with his mother. |
| D．He enjoyed the books his mother read to him. |
| A．She needn’t be worried about her son again. |
| B．She can lower her head. |
| C．Her son has grown up to be an honest and responsible man. |
| D．She will no longer do all available jobs to support the family. |
【推荐1】Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there's a big difference between “being a writer” and writing. In most situations these people are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hours alone at a computer. “You've got to want to write,” I say to them, “not want to be a writer.” The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune (运气) there are thousands more whose longing (渴望) is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer (自由撰稿人), I had no chance of being successful at all; What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn't even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used type-writer and felt like a real writer.
After a year or so, however, I still hadn't gotten a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely(几乎不) made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for years. I wasn't going to be one of those people who die wondering (胡思乱想), what if? I would keep putting my dream to the test—even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the Shadowland of hope, and anyone with dream must learn to live there.
1. The passage is meant to ________.| A．warn young people of the hardship that a successful writer has to experience |
| B．advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional （职业的）writer |
| C．show young people it's unrealistic （不现实的）for a writer to gain wealth and fame |
| D．encourage young people to make efforts to be a writer |
| A．Real writers often find their work interesting and rewarding. |
| B．A writer's success depends on luck rather than on effort. |
| C．Famous writers usually live in the state of being poor and lonely. |
| D．The chances for a writer to become successful are small. |
| A．the wonderland one often dream about |
| B．the bright future that one is looking forward to |
| C．a world that exists only in one's imagination |
| D．the uncertainty before one's final goal is reached |
【推荐2】Mary Tram, the creator and managing director of Mistral Computers, has been widely commended as a major innovator（创新者）in the computer industry. Some journalists in the computer world have also claimed that she is the leading force today in the changing computer market.
Tram was the first designer to actually handcraft personal PCs using light durable attractive materials. She was the first to recognize the opening in this side of the market and her “seize the day” mentality has been making vast amounts of money for her company ever since.
Recently the world of technology has been commending her work again. Tram has taken the bold move of cutting the price of computers in an already declining market. Most companies have been unable to match her low prices and thus have been unable to match her profits. Tram has made some changes to her company’s production methods, making the production faster and more efficient. In addition, Mistral Computers is responsible for all of its sales, without the use of any middlemen; people either go online or telephone the company, without having to go to any shops or having to use any salespeople. At the end of the day, Mistral and Tram have proven to have what it takes to succeed in a lime when the majority of companies don’t. Lowering the costs and maintaining high standards of customer service have made the difference for this company.
1. Why was the article written?| A．To discuss a new aspect in the world of computer technology. |
| B．To give information to executives about the new and improved PCs. |
| C．To give a short description of a successful executive. |
| D．To talk about cost structure in the computer world. |
| A．To cut prices when the market is weak. |
| B．To offer personally designed computers. |
| C．To make a mass of products. |
| D．To sell door to door. |
| A．blamed | B．recommended |
| C．praised | D．appointed |
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Clean driving license (执照).
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Age over 25.
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Height: 1. 6 m to 1. 75m.
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Two languages. Must be able to swim.
Apply to: Recruitment (招聘) office, Southern Airlines, Heathrow Airport West. HR 37 KK.
Teachers Needed
For private language school.
Having college education.
Teaching experience unnecessary.
Apply to: The Director of Studies, Instant Languages Ltd. 279 Canal Street, Royston.
1. What prevents Jack, an experienced taxi driver, working for Capes Taxi?| A．Fond of beer and wine. |
| B．Not having college education. |
| C．Unable to speak a foreign language. |
| D．Punished for speeding and wrong parking. |
| A．She can't speak Japanese very well. |
| B．She once broke a traffic law and was fined |
| C．She has never worked as an air hostess before. |
| D．She doesn't feel like working long hours flying abroad. |
| A．Male or female. | B．Marriage. |
| C．Education. | D．Working experience. |
【推荐1】A young man returns to his hometown of Colombia. He visits the house where he lived as a child. Here, he remembers the most important memories of his childhood. Standing in front of his old house, the young man makes an important decision. He says to himself, “I will start my life over again. I will become a writer.”
This man is world famous writer. Marquez.
Marquez was born on March 6, 1928. During his early life, Marquez’s grandmother and grandfather told him many stories. His grandmother would tell him legends as if they were real. Marquez says that his grandmother’s way of storytelling later influenced his own methods.
When Marquez was about 20 years old, he left Colombia and attended university in Bogota. He began studying law because this was what his father wanted him to study. However, Marquez was not happy.
During this time Marquez returned to Colombia. It was on this visit that he realized he must stop studying law. And he recognized that he must return to the passion of his childhood — writing. For the next few years, Marquez wrote for many different newspapers. And in 1955, he published his first book called “Leaf Storm”.
For many years, Marquez knew he wanted to write about his grandfather’s house in Colombia. To write this book, Marquez and his wife had to sell almost all of their possessions to survive. But their sacrifice (牺牲) was worth it. The book, “One Hundred Years of Solitude” was immediately successful. And this book created a path for Marquez’s future success.
In 1982, Marquez was given the Nobel Prize in Literature for his book “One Hundred Years of Solitude.” He was the first Colombian and the fourth Latin American to win a Nobel Prize for Literature.
1. Who influenced Marquez’s writing style?| A．His grandfather. | B．His grandmother. | C．His father. | D．His wife. |
| A．when he worked for a newspaper | B．under the influence of his family |
| C．after a visit to his hometown | D．when he graduated from college |
| A．was written in the 1950s | B．enjoyed a quick success |
| C．helped Marquez lead a better life | D．was about Marquez’s grandfather |
| A．He is the first Latin American to win a Nobel Prize in Literature. |
| B．His book “Leaf Storm” marked his great success in literature. |
| C．He followed his father’s wish to become a writer. |
| D．He wrote for newspapers before publishing his own books. |
| A．book review | B．biography | C．boring story | D．science report |
【推荐2】Working as a Team
At Uppingham School, there is a program called the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. It encourages students to challenge themselves in a number of ways and helps them develop physical strength and personal skills. The time that is required to be spent on each task varies according to the type of award one wants to win. For the gold award, either the “physical” or “skill” test should last for 12 months.
The most challenging part of the program is the expedition. In the gold group, we have to spend four days and three nights outdoors. We chose to go canoeing for our trip. It took months for us to prepare, as we had to learn some survival skills.
Although we trained hard and learned all the skills beforehand, our practice expedition was much more difficult than we expected. We had to canoe for at least six hours a day, keeping rowing through the water. We also dealt with various difficulties, such as falling into the water and having to get out of the canoe and drug it over some rocks.
Although physical strength is important, it was teamwork that really got us through the four days. We learned to cooperate with our teammates to find the right way to paddle. When we were in trouble, we helped each other out, as well as shared our food and dry clothes. It was an unforgettable experience that turned me into a stronger and more tolerant person. I learned to work with both other people and with nature. I am looking forward to receiving my gold award.
1. The Duke of Edinburgh Awards are intended to __________.a. improve students’ personal skills
b. develop students’ physical strength
c. give scholarships to students from poor families
d. encourage students to challenge themselves
| A．abc | B．abd | C．acd | D．bcd |
| A．They went camping by a lake. |
| B．They prepared a lot before the trip. |
| C．They failed because they didn’t have any survival skills. |
| D．They spent six hours swimming in the water. |
| A．Physical strength is necessary for expeditions. |
| B．Teamwork is necessary to achieve success. |
| C．The writer had a good relationship with other students. |
| D．Students need to get close to nature. |
| A．Fair. | B．Effortless. | C．Boring. | D．Meaningful. |
【推荐3】In 2006, Chris visited Honduras, a country where more than half the population lives poorly. He returned home with a plan to go back and help. He and his brother, Will, came up with an idea. They would start a business in Honduras to create opportunities for people living there.
But what kind of business would they start? They began by looking for a resource the country had naturally. The brothers chose to use wood from Honduras’ thick forests. Next they had to decide what they would build with that wood. Eventually, they found their way into the toy industry.
The brothers decided to make children’s blocks, drawing inspiration from the traditional wooden toys they discovered on a trip to Germany. Will and Chris decided to call their company “Tegu”, short for Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. Then they staffed their factory with Honduran citizens. “We found that our workers in the factory are super proud that the name of their capital city is going out on their product and representing what they’re able to do,” said Will.
In addition to giving Honduran citizens the opportunity to work and learn about running a business, Tegu is partnered with a school that helps educate the children of families that work at the Tegucigalpa trash dump.
But Will and Chris did not feel it was enough to simply help the people of Honduras — they wanted to make sure they took good care of the land, too. They felt it was important to make toys using a natural resource in a way that is sustainable.
In order to do their part for the environment, Tegu works with woodcutting cooperatives and plantation-growers to select trees responsibly. The company also plants one, two, or three trees in place of every toy set that is produced. They’ve already planted more than half a million trees since Tegu was founded.
1. What can we infer about Honduras according to the text?| A．It’s short of natural resources. | B．It is an underdeveloped country. |
| C．It is famous for tourism. | D．It has lots of foreign businesses. |
| A．Donate money to them. | B．Set up a school. |
| C．Sell wood for them. | D．Establish a toy company. |
| A．Volunteers. | B．Foreigners. | C．Local people. | D．Poor students. |
| A．It’s faced with a serious shortage of wood. |
| B．It pays special attention to sustainable development. |
| C．It’s making efforts to open its new market in the world. |
| D．It focuses on protecting the environment rather than making money. |
【推荐1】Mexico takes the third place in the most - attended carnival celebrations behind Rio de Janerio in Brazil and New Orleans in the US. While carnival is celebrated in Mexico in all major cities, the celebration in Mazatlan is the most expected.
Every year, over 300,000 people attend the carnival celebration in Mazatlan in Mexico. It is a popular destination for carnival festivities along with other Mexico's famous port cities like Veracurz, Ensenada, and La Paz. If you're planning to visit Mexico to observe this famous celebration, it is advisable to book months before the actual date as boarding and lodging(食宿费)rise sharply during the holidays.
People from all walks of life actually participate in this yearly festive celebration. It has become a part of people's way of life both for Catholics (天主教徒)or non- Catholics. People in the US celebrating this tradition and some parts of South America throw confetti eggs(五彩蛋)to one another as part of the tradition's practice. This is believed to bring good luck to the person who' s hit by it.
Besides the above activities, masquerade (化妆)balls and rides that charge entrance fees are available. In the evening, a grand firework display awaits audience and participants.
During the last day of the celebration, South American countries such as Mexico conduct cultural awards including poetry contest and so on. The Clemencia Isaura Poetry recognizes and awards the person with the best unpublished work in Mexico.
If you are a partygoer and looking for the best event to be at... then this is the best party celebration you should participate in. South American countries are the best place to be at for this type of celebration including New Orleans in the US.
1. _______is the first place in the most - attended carnival celebrations.| A．Mexico. | B．Rio de Janerio. |
| C．New Orleans. | D．Sao Paulo. |
| A．reach there by plane. |
| B．bring more money with yourself. |
| C．book accommodations in advance. |
| D．visit Mexico's famous port cities. |
| A．walking in different ways. |
| B．having different interests in life. |
| C．coming from different parts of the city. |
| D．working in different occupations. |
| A．Throwing confetti eggs. | B．Poetry contests. |
| C．Masquerade balls. | D．A grand firework display. |
【推荐2】Joshua，Helmut，and Bethlehem
Michelle O. Donovan
ISBN 9781462058679
Life is not easy for nine－year－old Joshua during World War Ⅱ. Because of his family's Jewish background，they are sent to live in the concentration camps(集中营). Scared and alone，Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.
Encourage Me!
Inspirational Poetry
Gloria Coykendall
ISBN 9781412027854
It is an easy－to－read collection of poems originally written to encourage in faith and to be a cure for chronic depression(长期抑郁)．.. cure to strengthen identity and purpose.
Seeking the Edge
Dr. Joseph L. Rose
ISBN 9781462031795
Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in one's life－driving readers to achieve success whether in your current job，finding a new job，in education，family，or even hobbies.
More Things in Heaven
Bill Bosworth
ISBN 9780595433582
In his More Things in Heave，Bill Bosworth presents the highlights of his 83 years of life，including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders. More Things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own experiences.
Creation or Evolution
Michael Ebifegha
ISBN 9781450289023
Were humans created，or did they evolve? How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution，Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical(实证的) science.
1. Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?| A．Bill Bosworth. | B．Michelle O. Donovan. |
| C．Dr. Joseph L. Rose. | D．Gloria Coykendall. |
| A．9781462031795 | B．9781412027854 |
| C．9780595433582 | D．9781462058679 |
| A．Those who are searching for the meaning of life. |
| B．Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders. |
| C．Those who study the art of writing. |
| D．Those who like traveling abroad. |
| A．Seeking the Edge. | B．Creation or Evolution. |
| C．Joshua，Helmut，and Bethlehem. | D．More Things in Heaven. |
【推荐3】A UPS (United Parcel Service) driver Ryan Arens was making his rounds near a pond in Bozeman, Montana, when he heard a sound. “Like a cry for help,” he told the Dodo. It was December 2019, and about 15 feet from the frozen banks was the source of that cry-a struggling dog with half of its body underwater, trying to stick to a thin layer of ice. How she got there no one knows, but an elderly man was already on the scene, determined to save her. He’d entered the pond in a rowboat and was trying hard to cut the ice with a rock to create a path to the dog. It was slowly going, and Arens,44, thought he stood a better chance.
“Animals are my weakness,” he told the Great Falls Tribune, explaining why he took off his clothes without hesitation, even though the temperature was in the 30s, and took over the rowboat.
His heart beating wildly, Arens slid closer to the dog and used the other man’s rock to smash away at the ice. He gave one too strong hit and slipped off the boat, falling into 16 feet of icy water.
He resurfaced in time to see the dog going under. Using nervous energy to keep warm, he swam about five feet toward her, took hold of her collar, and pulled her to the ice. He then lifted the dog into the boat and slid it back to the shore, where anxious bystanders carried the dog to the home of the elderly man, a retired animal doctor. Once in the house himself, Arens jumped into a warm shower with the dog until they both felt warm. A few more minutes in the pond，the doctor told Arens, and she would have likely suffered cardiac arrest(心脏骤停).
The next day, Arens was back working in the same neighborhood when the dog’s owner came over to thank him for saving Sadie. “Would you like to meet her?” he asked. He opened the door to his pickup, and immediately out raced Sadie. She went straight to Arens, leaping on him and bathing him in wet kisses. “That special delivery”，says Arens, “was the highlight of my UPS career.”
1. What happened to the dog?| A．It lost its way home. | B．It was caught in an accident. |
| C．It fell into a pond. | D．It was trapped in a truck. |
| A．He can’t help helping animals in trouble | B．Dogs are too weak to stand the cold. |
| C．He is good at raising weak animals. | D．He is too weak to save the dog. |
| A．Warm | B．Cold | C．Cool | D．Hot. |
| A．The animal doctor. | B．Ryan Arens |
| C．A bystander. | D．A reporter. |
| A．Sadie went to live with the person who saved her. |
| B．The dog owner was not a responsible master. |
| C．Dogs should be kept indoors in cold weather. |
| D．Arens was proud of what he had done. |
