You may not know a lot of people when you start high school. Even if you know some freshmen (新生) , you still feel nervous that you don't know any upperclassmen or teachers. How are you going to make friends among this sea of unknown faces?
Most high schools hold a freshman orientation before school actually starts, which is helpful not only because you can know your way around the building and get to meet some of your teachers, but also because you get to meet fellow freshmen. That way, when you show up on your first day of school, you may already recognise a few familiar faces. When you talk to your new classmates, you'll probably find that a lot of them are feeling just like you are. They're all new to the school and don't know what to expect. Talking about a common concern with them can help you develop friendships.
The work in high school is something that freshmen are probably worried about. The work in high school builds on what you learnt in middle school, giving you a more advanced knowledge of many subjects. So you may find you have more work to do or that it's a bit more challenging. If you ever find your work too difficult, teachers can give you extra help.
High school also has more extracurricular activities than middle school does such as clubs, music and theatre groups and sports teams. This is a good time to explore your interests and try new things.
High school gives you the chance to learn how to manage your time, to develop your social skills and interests, and more importantly to be more independent and responsible.
1. What does the underlined word “orientation” mean in Paragraph 2?| A．Training. | B．Game. |
| C．Discussion. | D．Examination. |
| A．The learning task. | B．The ability to make friends. |
| C．The relationship with teachers. | D．The freshman orientation. |
| A．build up healthy bodies | B．develop friendships |
| C．develop the interests | D．improve their learning ability |
| A．Freshmen at high school. | B．Freshmen's parents. |
| C．Middle school students. | D．Upperclassmen in high school. |
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【推荐1】How to Sleep Better at Night
As we all know, a good sleep helps us relax and it also makes us energetic again. However, some of us have trouble with sleep at night. Lack (缺少) of sleep can cause illnesses. How can we improve our night’s sleep?
● Take exercise during the day
● Don’t use electronic products before bedtime
Before bedtime, some of us have a habit of using electronic products to surf the Internet, listen to music or watch movies. It’s bad for our health to do these activities before bedtime.
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When we sleep with lights on, our brain will think it’s still daytime. It will take us longer time to fall asleep and we will rest less. So it’s wise to sleep with lights off.
● Keep worries away
Some of us have difficulty in falling asleep because of worries. Instead of lying awake, we can write down the things that make us worried and make a list of things to do.
| A．Don’t sleep with lights on |
| B．Don’t make any noise at night |
| C．Here are some tips to improve it |
| D．Taking exercise is good for our sleep |
| E．There is no way to solve all these problems |
| F．In this way we can keep worries away and sleep better |
| G．These activities will keep our brain active and prevent sleep |
【推荐2】A report by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health(NIOSH) showed that 40% of workers reported their job was very stressful. So, it's not surprising that we're seeing a phenomenon called the Sunday night blue—that anxiety you experience on Sunday when thinking about the coming workweek.
Schedule a fun activity. If you are sitting around your house lying on the sofa, it will be much more likely for that anxiety to creep in.
Consider a new career or job opportunity. If you have extreme Sunday night blues, it may be a sign that you need to change your job or even your career. Start by examining why you are experiencing that fear. Are you overwhelmed by your work? Is your boss a nightmare to work for?
| A．Plan for the week ahead. |
| B．Sit comfortably with your back straight. |
| C．Plan a fun activity to keep your focus on something positive. |
| D．Make a list of the things that cause your sadness or depression. |
| E．Instead, create a routine where you check email during the week. |
| F．Here are some tips to help you beat that Sunday evening anxiety. |
| G．Whichever tip you choose, it is possible to look forward to Mondays. |
School Meals
As well as directly addressing hunger, School Meals projects encourage families to keep their children in school and help them build better futures. If children aren’t hungry they will concentrate on their lessons. With a solid education growing children have a better chance of finding their own way out of hunger. These projects benefit girls especially. For more information: www．wfp．org/schools meals．
Food for Assets（有用的人）
WFP’s Food for Assets projects provide the hungry with food to lay the foundation for a better tomorrow. When poor farmers no longer have to worry about the next meal, they have the time and energy to build irrigation（灌溉） systems that can increase production. Similarly, Food for Training projects allow the poor to devote time to learning skills that will sustain（维持） them economically in the future. For more information: www.wfp.org/food-assets.
HIV/AIDS
WFP uses its food rations(配给) to reduce the blow of HIV and AIDS. The agency distributes its rations to people living with HIV and AIDS, so they can keep providing for their families for longer and have time to transfer vital knowledge and skills to the growing number of AIDS children--the next generation of food providers in developing countries. For more information: www．wfp．org/hiv-aids
Purchase for Progress
WFP buys large amounts of food in developing countries. It has this purchasing power and uses it to help poor farmers contact reliable markets where they can get competitive prices for their produce. With secure markets, farmers will be encouraged to produce more and innovate(创新).The knock-on effect (连锁效应) is producing more food for everyone. For more information: www．wfp．org/purchase-progress.
1. The text is written with the purpose of ____.
| A．seeking solutions to some hot issues |
| B．introducing some of WFP’s projects |
| C．raising money for the people in need |
| D．calling readers’ attention to the poor |
| A．www.wfp.org/food-assets |
| B．www.wfp.org/hiv-aids |
| C．www.wfp.org/purchase-progress |
| D．www.wfp.org/school-meals |
| A．they no longer go hungry |
| B．they can take care of their parents |
| C．they don’t have to worry about food |
| D．they can learn more skills from their parents |
| A．help farmers to increase their income |
| B．introduce new ways of farming to farmers |
| C．encourage farmers to produce more food |
| D．motive farmers to plant different kinds of crops. |
【推荐1】Teachers at an Atlanta elementary school hold a mirror up while students shout positive affirmations to themselves. “We live in a tough neighborhood in Atlanta. It’s good to plant those seeds here,” a teacher said.
In a video that recently went viral, fourth graders at Gideons Elementary School in Atlanta, Georgia lined up to shout positive affirmations to themselves in a mirror while their teachers cheered them on.
“The idea came from something I practice with my 5-year-old daughter,” said Neffiteria Acker, the teacher seen in the video holding the mirror. “When we’re on our way to school, I have her repeat affirmations to me, starting with, ‘I am.’ Usually, I just ask her to tell me something good about herself. She’ll say, ‘I’m a fast eater,’ or, ‘I’m a fast runner.’ Then I’ll add to it, ‘You’re also really brave.”
“It lifts her confidence. So, I thought, ‘Why not bring that to the classroom?” she added.
Cierra Levay Broadway, the teacher who filmed the video, said she was moved while watching the students shout their affirmations. “It was an amazing moment,” she said. “I was really astonished when I saw the kids and heard what they were saying. For a lot of them, it was the first time they’d ever done that.”
The teachers understand the importance of building self-confidence at a young age, especially for students who do not have such an opportunity at home.
“In our neighborhood the kids hear a lot of negative things about themselves. So, a seed of self-love is the best seed to plant, and all Broadway and I have to do is water it,” Acker said.
1. Why did the teachers try to help their students?| A．The students dislike studying. |
| B．The students laugh at the gardeners. |
| C．The students are affected by their environment. |
| D．The students have difficulty getting on with each other. |
| A．Plan for their futures. | B．Cheer up their schoolmates. |
| C．Find other students’ strengths. | D．Say positive words about themselves. |
| A．Dignity. | B．Confidence. | C．Intelligence. | D．Diligence. |
| A．Her daughter’s suggestions to her. | B．Her conversations with her daughter. |
| C．A video of a small girl. | D．A mirror in her school. |
【推荐2】The bell rang. Jada sighed, slowly moved from the lockers where she had been leaning, and headed down the hall to her chemistry class. Honors Chemistry! Jada couldn’t believe that her mom was making her take the class because Jada’s counselor had said that she had real talent in science.
Jada had to admit that she liked science and that last year’s class was a breeze, but come on Honors Chemistry? She wouldn’t know anyone in the class, and they probably wouldn’t know anyone like her.
The good thing about being late is that it shortened the period a bit. The bad thing is that it made her seem like she was making a grand entrance. To make matters worse, the only two seats left in class were at the lab table at the very front of the room.
Jada held her breath and walked in. Everyones eyes were on her. She just knew it. They were staring at her coal black hair (freshly dyed) , her black lipstick, her black fingernail polish, and her thrift-store black leather jacket. All she saw were polo shirts and khaki pants.
This can’t get any worse, Jada thought. But at least she didn’t get shouted at by the teacher. He was too busy talking to a new kid. A HUGE new kid, maybe 6'4". He had to weigh at least 250 pounds. A football player, probably. She hated football players. They thought they were so great. That group of jocks that hung out by the cafeteria always made fun of her.
The new kid made his way over to her table with his head down. He had to squeeze into the seat, and his legs wouldn’t fit under the lab table. He shot Jada a glance and turned red.
Mr. Martin, the teacher, began class with this announcement: Okay, everyone. I know most of you know each other from last year’s Honors Physical Science class. Jada sighed loudly. “But just take a minute and introduce yourself to the person sitting at your table. You’ll be partners. You’ll be working closely together all year.”
Jada rolled her eyes and stared straight ahead. Then she heard a surprisingly soft voice from next to her. “Hi. I’m Robert. I’m new here.”
1. What can be learned about Jada from the first two paragraphs?| A．She thought this year’s chemistry class would be a breeze. |
| B．She wasn’t willing to take the Honors Chemistry class. |
| C．She was angry that her mother made her go to school |
| D．She found she didn’t like science as she thought. |
| A．reveal how different she was from her classmates |
| B．explain why she was late for school that morning. |
| C．give readers a general impression of science students. |
| D．imply that she felt sorry for making a grand entrance |
| A．the new kid |
| B．Jada’s classmates |
| C．Jada’s teacher |
| D．football players |
| A．He was rude. |
| B．He liked sports. |
| C．He was shy. |
| D．He looked sad. |
【推荐3】Ready for final year
Even though they’re anxiously awaiting their gaokao, Senior 3 students feel relieved after having survived their busiest year of high school.
Your milestone year begins in just two months, so how can you make the most of it? Here, three graduates offer some practical advice to help you navigate(航行) your final year in the right way.
Sun Hairuo, High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, Beijing:
Think ahead about your major. Even though some universities allow students to switch to a new major after enrollment, it still involves a lot of effort to do. So while you’re preparing for the gaokao, start to consider what field you want to major in at the same time.
When I was aware of my interest in social science, I began to collect information on the internet about what courses I’d like to take in university and what life would be like on campus if I chose this direction. Don’t judge a major before you know everything about it, since your entire future depends on it.
Qian Wenjing, Hangzhou Foreign Language School, Zhejiang:
Enjoy a hobby alongside your studies. It’s important to get high marks in all subjects, but if you have nothing that can distract you from the piles of homework, you’ll have no motivation.
For example, I run a WeChat public account, which you can find by searching for “大嘴小个儿” on WeChat. On it, I share my reflections on life, recommend good books and introduce learning methods to others. I also make videos on how to write an interesting daily journal for the video platform bilibili.com.
So, keep on top of your schoolwork, but make sure you find time to let your hair down sometimes too.
Wang Zixin, Beijing No 4 High School, Beijing:
Create your own system of knowledge using a notebook. In the review stage, find your weak points on every science subject after each exam. Summarize the knowledge behind the errors in your notebook — this will not only identify the problem, but will also save you time when you don’t have to spend so long figuring out the answer.
As for liberal arts subjects such as Chinese and English, write down any memorable sentences you come across in your notebook.
And keep it in mind that improvements don’t happen right away — it takes time to get better.
Ready for final year
| Three graduates: although they’re anxiously | |
| Sun Hairuo | *Think about your major in advance while making |
| Qian Wenjing | *Have a hobby and you’ll feel *Keep the |
| Wang Zixin | *Create your own system of knowledge. Find your weak points on every science subject and as for liberal arts subjects * |
【推荐1】Who cleans the dishes in an advertisement for dish soap? Maybe you automatically imagine a woman doing the job. Similarly, men are usually the owners and drivers in promotions（广告宣传） for cars. It seems that advertisements have created gender stereotypes （关于性别的刻板印象） for audiences.
Some people think that needs to change. In June, Advertising Standards Authority（ASA）in the UK set out a new rule, which states, “Ads must not include gender stereotypes that are likely to cause harm, or serious or widespread offence.”
“The evidence we published last year showed that harmful gender stereotypes in ads contribute to how people see themselves and their role in society. ” Ella Smillie, the ASA's project leader on gender stereotyping, told the BBC.
In the ASA's list of ads，a German milk powder manufacturer（制造商）, for example, wanted to stress that their product helps children develop. Its poster featured a baby girl as a ballet dancer and a baby boy as an engineer.
These stereotypical roles in advertisements may mislead people as to what they can do with their lives. “It may hold some people back from fulfilling their potentials, or from aspiring（渴望） to certain jobs and industries, bringing costs for individuals and the economy,” Smillie told the Guardian.
Some may say that advertising is only a small reason that gender stereotypes exist，and regulating （规范） them won't solve the real problem.
But it can be a start. “While advertising is only one of many factors that contribute to unequal gender outcomes, tougher advertising standards can play an important role in tackling（处理） inequalities and improving outcomes for individuals, the economy and society as a whole,” Guy Parker, chief executive of the ASA, said in a news release.
1. For what purpose did the author write the first paragraph？| A．To entertain readers. | B．To introduce the topic. |
| C．To inform the bad news. | D．To stress the importance of ads. |
| A．Because they can have a negative influence on the audience. |
| B．Because they can increase the costs of many manufacturers. |
| C．Because they can discourage people from making money. |
| D．Because they can help advertisers to promote their products. |
| A．By making a comparison. | B．By providing statistics. |
| C．By presenting research findings. | D．By using examples. |
| A．An advertisement. | B．A legal document. |
| C．A business newspaper. | D．A medical magazine. |
【推荐2】Many people dream of going into space, but until recently only professional astronauts had that privilege. That all changed in 2022, with successful first missions for several space tourism companies.
First off the runway, in early July, was Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic company. Its spaceship, called VSS Unity, took four passengers and two pilots on a trip to the edge of space, where they experienced weightlessness and saw the Earth from above.
Unity has a fully reusable design--it is carried to a height of 9. 5 miles under a larger “mothership” plane called Eve. It is then released before firing its own rockets to reach its maximum height of 53 miles. As it begins to fall, its wings turn around so that it floats down slowly like a shuttlecock (羽毛球), before levelling out and flying back to land like a normal aeroplane. Virgin Galactic hopes to begin regular flights in 2023.
Less than two weeks later, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s New Shepard rocket made its first flight, launching a space capsule with four passengers to an altitude of 66 miles. Among those on board were Bezos himself and 82-year-old Wally Funk, a pioneering female pilot who trained for NASA’s Mercury programme in the early 1960s but had waited 60 years for her chance to go into space. Funk became the oldest person to fly in space but only held that record until October, when 90-year-old actor William Shatner flew on the second New Shepard launch. Shatner played Captain Kirk in the Star Trek TV series and films.
In September, the Inspiration 4 mission carried four ordinary people into orbit around Earth. The launch was the first private passenger flight for Elon Musk’s SpaceX company, using a Dragon spacecraft that is also used for NASA missions. Designed to raise awareness and funds for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, US, the mission was paid for by billionaire Jared Isaacman. He was joined on the three-day flight by medical researcher Hayley Arceneaux, competition winner Dr Sian Proctor and hospital supporter ChrisSembroski.
1. What can we know about VSS Unity?| A．It can be used several times. | B．It has started normal flights. |
| C．It takes off from the ground. | D．It touches down like a shuttlecock. |
| A．Eve. | B．a shuttlecock. | C．an aeroplane. | D．Unity. |
| A．Hayley Arceneaux. | B．William Shatner. | C．Jeff Bezos. | D．Wally Funk. |
| A．New spacecrafts will weigh increasingly light. |
| B．Old people are more suitable to have space travel. |
| C．Ordinary people can go into space in the near future. |
| D．Space travel missions can meet the demand for hospitals. |
【推荐3】While the increase in the number of unemployed Americans has been a focus of economists throughout the pandemic, another problem has been mostly overlooked: The people that do have jobs are calling out sick in record numbers.
Unlike the jobless rate, which has declined noticeably, the rate of absenteeism (旷工) has remained stubbornly high. More than 1.9 million people missed work in December, according to Labor Department data. Michael Gapen, chief US economist, says although vaccinations could start driving down absenteeism, the missed work is causing supply chain problems. “Absenteeism could lead to shortages; it could lead to higher prices and more limited output,” he says.
The problem is so acute that companies are lobbying local authorities to get their workers near the front of the line for vaccinations. “There are instances of having to shut down lines at various points in time in order to manage the absenteeism,” says Geoff Freeman, a chief executive officer.
According to the Institute for Supply Management, factory activities increased in December, with the employment returning to a level that indicates growth. However, one complaint is that suppliers are still struggling with their own employee shortages, which is causing supply problems. “The quantity of infections and the quantity of people who are sick or having to self-quarantine (自我隔离) are just so overwhelming that everybody has to be affected by it,” Timothy Fiore, said on a Jan. 5 call with reporters.
For office workers, 90% of professionals said before the pandemic they'd sometimes go to work sick. COVID-19, however, contributes to the fact that more employees are staying home to protect themselves and others.
“We know when the absenteeism will end, and that's when we get the vaccine in people's arms,” says a manager. But a lack of federal leadership means “this is the Wild West right now, and we see the results of that.”
1. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about absenteeism?| A．Its root causes. | B．Its major consequences. |
| C．Its future development. | D．Its economic values. |
| A．Persuading. | B．Cheating. |
| C．Informing. | D．Predicting. |
| A．They complain about their working conditions. |
| B．They call out sick because of their mental pressure. |
| C．They struggle with the supply shortages. |
| D．They are largely impacted by the pandemic. |
| A．There are more jobless workers than the absent ones. |
| B．Supply chain problems are causing absenteeism. |
| C．All people aren’t satisfied with the federal government. |
| D．Workers won’t return to work even if they are vaccinated. |
