PLENTY OF EXERCISE AND FRESH AIR
Farmers needed to plant and harvest rice, wheat, millet, fruit, and vegetable crops. You’ll also care for pigs, sheep, chickens, or ducks. Families may apply.
HELP ME, DOCTOR!
Doctors needed to care for the sick and injured. You’ll improve people’s health using acupuncture, herbs, minerals, diet, and exercise. Must keep good records and write prescriptions. Women needed to treat ladies of the royal family.
LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS
Musicians wanted to play bamboo flutes, mouth organs, stringed instruments, drums, or bells for the emperor and other wealthy families. Will perform in orchestras at feasts.
NOW HIRING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
Emperor seeks civil servants to run the country. Upon passing civil service tests, you can become a tax collector, policeman, judge, or construction official. Must keep careful records of births, deaths, marriages, and land ownership.
LET’S MAKE A DEAL!
Shopkeepers needed to buy items from craftsmen and farmers, and resell them at the market. You'll sell fruits, vegetables, pigs, sheep, chickens, hemp and silk cloth, and iron and bronze household items.
JOIN THE ARMY
Men, sign up for your required two-year term. You'll serve as a foot soldier with only a sword, bow and arrow, or crossbow for protection. Must be willing to build defensive walls, canals, dikes and roads.
SILK WORKERS, APPLY NOW!
Girls and women needed for immediate openings at silkworm farm. Skills required are harvesting mulberry leaves, feeding worms many times a day, and transporting cocoons to market. Quiet workers with gentle hands are preferred.
EONUS JOBS: Silk dyers and weavers needed. Must be expert in plant dyes and be able to provide your own loom.
1. Which of the following is NOT true about silk workers?A.Workers need to know how to transport cocoons to market. |
B.Talkative workers are more likely to get the job. |
C.Silk dyers should have a good command of plant dyes. |
D.Men are not allowed to apply for this job. |
A.PLENTY OF EXERCISE AND FRESH AIR | B.LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS |
C.NOW HIRING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS | D.HELP ME, DOCTOR! |
A.A report. | B.A travel brochure. | C.A biography. | D.A magazine. |
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【推荐1】The Four Best Places to Go in Europe for Spring Break
Cheaper flights, lower room rates, fewer tourists, and tons of seasonal activities make this the suitable time to take a real-life Euro-trip.
Budapest, Hungary
For a spa-centric (水疗中心) holiday, consider Budapest. This incredible beauty destination boasts 118 thermal springs — more than any other capital — and a variety of choices of places to “take the waters”, from traditional Turkish baths and Neo-Baroque pools to Art Nouveau spas and modern facilities. Bonus: Hungarians claim these mineral-rich waters are of beneficial cure for skin.
Florence, Italy
The “Cradle of the Renaissance(文艺复兴的摇篮)”, is steeped in classical art and architecture. The Uffizi Gallery displays such masterpieces as “The Birth of Venus” by Sandro Botticelli. Florence is the center of Tuscan cuisine. Its narrow streets and piazzas are decked with alfresco cafés, trattorias, and gelato shops.
Santorini, Greece
Most people think of Santorini as a summer hot spot, but spring bookings are up 94 percent, according to American Express Travel. While it might not be beach weather, there are plenty of benefits to visiting this peaceful and beautiful island during off-peak season. And fewer crowds mean you won’t have to compete with tons of tourists for a front-row seat to the breathtaking sunsets.
Stockholm, Sweden
After the long and harsh winter, spring refreshes Sweden’s capital.(Keep in mind it can still be quite chilly through early May, so pack layers.)Visitors pack into the stylish shops, and art galleries. Plus, warmer weather is ideal for exploring the various events and festivals that take place this time of year. And, of course, no trip would be complete without checking out the Nacka Fountain, among the most awe- inspiring water sculptures in the world.
1. What probably attracts the tourists most in Budapest?A.The incredible beautiful scenery. | B.The various thermal springs. |
C.The modern facilities. | D.The Hungarian bonus . |
A.Budapest, Hungary. | B.Santorini, Greece. |
C.Florence, Italy. | D.Stockholm, Sweden. |
A.Wearing light clothes. | B.Packing into the stylish shops. |
C.Exploring various events and festivals. | D.Admiring the Nacka Fountain. |
【推荐2】Mini Camera
Interested in photography? Fujiko has produced an amazing new mini camera—the advanced 1001ix. It is no bigger than a credit card! It is very reliable and easy to use. The Mini Camera is made from an attractive and strong material and not expensive at all. Cost: $199.99.
Remote Headphones
These fantastic headphones from Philips have no wires. You can listen to your favourite programmes while you are walking round the house or garden! You can even go up to sixty metres away from your radio or TV. They give you freedom to move around plus top sound. Excellent value at $80.45.
Feline Floor Cleaners
Do you find housework tiring and boring? Have you got a cat that walks around your flat all day? Here is the perfect solution. It will change your life. Put the floor cleaners on your cat, and sit back and relax. They are very practical and easy to wash. Special offer—a complete set for only $5.99.
K9 Dogwalker
Is your dog fat? Do you walk it every day? This new product will change your life and your dog's too. It is practical as it can exercise your dog just in your home. It has an attractive design and a reliable electric motor plus a small computer. You can use the computer to plan your dog’s exercise without doing anything. A bargain at $39.99.
1. If you don’t like doing housework, what will you buy ?A.The Mini Camera | B.The Remote Headphones |
C.The Feline Floor Cleaners | D.The K9 Dogwalker |
A.Practical. | B.Expensive. | C.Attractive. | D.Reliable. |
A.Good products. | B.Smart phones. |
C.Cute animals. | D.Interesting programmes. |
【推荐3】Despite the freezing weather outside, ice cream never loses its charm. Do you want one? Here are some famous ice cream brands, there must be one that suits your taste.
Baskin Robbins
Baskin Robbins has been around for over 70 years. And with their many locations of ice-cream shops and the ability to purchase pints in grocery stores, these ice cream products are highly accessible. Baskin Robbins is known for their’ wide array of ice cream flavors, ranging from classics like Pralines n’ Cream to unique offerings such as Secret Admirer, Cherries Jubilee, and Skillet Cookie Crumble. They even make delightful ice cream cakes that are perfect for your junior’s birthday parties.
So Delicious
So Delicious is unique in that it is a dairy-free brand. They make non-dairy coffee creamers, cheese, and ice cream products. If you are on a dairy-free diet, this brand is for you. They make so many types of non-dairy ice cream with bases including almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, soy milk, oat milk, and their new concoction “wonder milk. ”Their flavors range from buttery pecan, to oat milk coffee chip, and dark chocolate truffle.
Magnum
Magnum ice cream carries many frozen ice cream products sold in grocery stores as well as a non-dairy line of ice creams. They are most known for their signature hard chocolate shell that appears in ice cream pints as well as on many of their ice cream frozen bars. They also carry a variety of ice cream pints in flavors such as Double Cookie Crumble, Milk Chocolate Vanilla, and Double Red Velvet.
Adirondack Creamery
Adirondack Creamery was launched in New York and sources local cream for their wide line of ice cream flavors. Some of these flavors include Kulfi Pistachio Cardamom, Syrian Date and Walnut, and Black Raspberry. They pride themselves on avoiding the use of additives and sell their products in some grocery stores- although they also have overnight nationwide delivery if you are not a local resident.
1. What is Baskin Robbins famous for?A.A limited selection of flavors. |
B.Being highly accessible to people. |
C.A variety of ice cream flavors. |
D.Being perfect for birthday parties. |
A.It is a brand providing free dairy. |
B.It is a brand making various milk. |
C.It is a brand favored by milkman. |
D.It is a brand free of dairy products. |
A.In New York. | B.From Syria. | C.All over the US. | D.Internationally. |
【推荐1】If you are looking for part-time jobs at the Penn State University Park campus, you’ve come to the right place! Chances are that we have right jobs for you. So, where should you begin? Just look through the jobs below and you’ll immediately find the part-time jobs you like.
PART-TIME LIBRARY STAFF ASSITANT
Date Announced: 04/03/2019 Job Number: 84944
Work Unit: University Libraries and Scholarly Communications
Department: Common Services
Process library materials and staff service desks in the Pattee/Paterno Library. Duties include circulation (借出) of course reserves (课程参考资料) and computers; processing, sorting and shelving materials; and assisting with opening or closing library areas. Service desk duties include checking out materials, assisting users with accessing various types of library resources, providing user reference services and safe entrances to the equipment. Successful applicants (申请人) must be dependable, flexible, and willing to provide excellent customer service for library visitors. Weekend and evening availability (可用) preferred. Your cover letter and CV listing scheduling availability (days and times) should go with your completed online job application.
PART-TIME STUDENT SERVICES SUPPORT
Date Announced: 03/31/2019 Job Number: 84218
Work Unit: College of Engineering
Department: SEDTAPP
The College of Engineering, School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP) seeks to hire numerous Penn State students at University Park to fill part-time positions in each of its programs, which include Engineering Design programs, Engineering Leadership Development programs, and Entrepreneurship (企业家精神) programs. These positions may include undergraduate teaching assistants, graduate teaching assistants, SEDTAPP Make Space assistants, or staff assistants. Hours and payments for these positions will vary and working time will be not over 20 hours per work week. Positions open until filled.
1. What is required for the library staff assistant?A.Professional competence. | B.Working experience. |
C.Available working time. | D.Having various hobbies. |
A.They work mostly at weekends. |
B.They are likely to get paid differently. |
C.They work for at least 20 hours per week. |
D.They are required to be good at engineering. |
A.To offer advice to job seekers. | B.To compare different jobs. |
C.To encourage students to do part-time jobs. | D.To provide job information. |
【推荐2】Are blacksmiths (铁匠) going extinct in America? Not according to Craig Kaviar, a famous practitioner of the craft (手艺) who is based in Louisville, Ky. If anything, he said, “there’s been a renewal.”
The industrial revolution (革命) made a lot of traditional blacksmith work out of date. But blacksmiths like Mr. Kaviar, 69, have found success creating so-called functional art. Mr. Kaviar, for instance, is regionally known for making handrails with metal leaves and birds. He recently completed a three-part archway for the local Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary with almost Tim Burtonesque details. Mr. Kaviar said he had taken “the criteria the owner had” and had then made the work his own, adding horses, trees, a giraffe and more.
Mr. Kaviar reached a national audience on the HGTV show “Modern Masters” before going global. But it’s in Louisville that his work is most famous. And, in his telling, the craft is only growing in the area. “When I came to Louisville, there was no one doing it,” he said. “Now there are several other people around doing it as well. It’s a fine craft.”
Mr. Kaviar also works with Guns to Gardens, a group that repurposes guns which are voluntarily given up into garden tools. His role is straightforward: “I take one part of the gun and make a hole in the center. And then on one end, I flatten it.”
Mr. Kaviar said he would continue to work so long as his body could handle it. He is typically in the shop from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. “I fear that if I give it up, I’ll sit around watching TV too much,” he said. “It helps keep me in shape.”
“I also love using the tools and the feel of the metal,” he added. “When you’re striking hot metal, the metal has a different feel, and different heat. You can really judge what you can do through it.”
1. What contributes to the decline of traditional blacksmith work?A.Its complexity. | B.The industrial revolution. |
C.Its high criteria. | D.The recovery in other crafts. |
A.He helps renew blacksmithing. | B.Many young people learned from him. |
C.He went global because of the HGTV show. | D.His craft is popular all over the world. |
A.He repairs its guns. | B.He flattens gun parts. |
C.He does some decoration work. | D.He helps advertise its products. |
A.He doesn’t like TV programs. | B.It keeps his life peaceful. |
C.It helps him acquire a good reputation. | D.The metal brings him much inspiration. |
【推荐3】I’m a teacher.
I was born the first moment that a question leaped from the mouth of a child.
I have been many people in many places.
I am Socrates exciting the youth of Athens to discover new ideas through the use of questions.
I am Anne Sullivan tapping out the secrets of the universe into the outstretched (伸展开的) hand of Helen Keller.
I am Aesop and Hans Christian Andersen uncovering truth through countless stories.
The name of those who have practiced my profession ring like a hall of fame (名人堂) for humanity Buddha, Confucius, Moses and Jesus.
I am also those whose names and faces have long been forgotten but those lessons and characters will always be remembered by their students.
Despite the maps, charts, formulas, verbs, stories and books, I really have nothing to teach, for my students really have only themselves to learn, and I know it takes the whole world to tell you who you are.
I am a paradox (矛盾的人). I speak loudest when I listen the most. My greatest gifts are in what I am willing to appreciatively receive from my students.
Material wealth is not one of my goals, but I am a full-time treasure seeker in my search for new opportunities for my students to use their talents.
I have a past that is rich in memories. I have a present that is challenging, adventurous and fun, because I am allowed to spend my days with my future. Thank God, I am a teacher.
1. When was a teacher born according to the author?A.When a child asked a question. |
B.When the youth discovered new ideas. |
C.When a student knew the secrets of the universe. |
D.When the truth was revealed through stories. |
A.Anne Sullivan. | B.Helen Keller. | C.Aesop. | D.Socrates. |
A.To be always remembered by his students. |
B.To instruct Students to find who they really are. |
C.To allow students opportunities to use their talents. |
D.To seek for material and spiritual materials. |
A.Being in a place. |
B.Thing given as a gift. |
C.The time now. |
D.Give something to somebody. |
A.Stubborn. | B.Grateful. | C.Slack. | D.Devoted. |
【推荐1】I do think that a book can inspire ideas and ways of thinking that have the power to transform our lives. Here are some books to serve the purpose.
Thinking, Fast and slow
Daniel Kahneman is a Nobel Prize winner who has written an amazing book that dives into the mysterious world of our conscious and unconscious thinking patterns. By reading this book, you’ll gain a deeper understanding about how to make decisions and react to certain things in your life. Yes, this is a super thick book that seems challenging, but somehow the author makes it accessible and really fun to read.
The Power of Habit
Written by award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg, this book is an awesome mix of research, stories, and revelations(启示) about habits: how we form them, how we can change them, and how knowledge about human habits is transforming everything.
The Road Less Traveled
The first words in this classic and powerful book are: Life is difficult. Without hiding the true realities of life which is filled with conflicts, difficulties, and challenging decisions, M. Scott Peck guides us to a deeper level of self-understanding and creates a path we can follow to a fuller, more peaceful life.
The Power of Now
The key message of the book is simple and powerful: The way to true happiness is through learning to live in the now, without reliving the past or racing to the future. Eckhart Tolle helps us understand how our thoughts and emotions get in the way and what to do about it.
1. What do we learn about Thinking, Fast and Slow?A.It’s too abstract to understand. |
B.It helps readers to make decisions. |
C.It divides our thinking patterns into different types. |
D.It enables readers to understand themselves better. |
A.Daniel Kahneman’s | B.Charles Duhigg’s |
C.M. Scott Peck’s | D.Eckhart Tolle’s |
A.The challenges of life. |
B.A path to a better life. |
C.The author’s understanding of humans. |
D.The best way to settle conflicts. |
A.Thinking, Fast and Slow | B.The Power of Habit |
C.The Power of Now | D.The Road Less Traveled |
A.They are classic and refreshing. |
B.They are adventurous and challenging. |
C.They are accessible and full of fun. |
D.They are inspiring and helpful. |
【推荐2】The Five Best Countries to Move to for Retirement
Retiring in a different country is gaining popularity. Below are five of the best countries to seek retirement.
Costa Rica
Mild climate, breathtaking landscapes and beaches draw retirees to Costa Rica. The country readily welcomes immigrants and offers a simple residency process. With a monthly income of at least $ 1,000 per month from Social Security or a similar source, people enjoy a high standard of living at a much lower cost than the U. S.
Malaysia
Retirees who choose to make Malaysia home will appreciate its rich culture and attractive scenery. Moreover, the country offers modern facilities at modest prices. Immigrants enjoy Convenience and comfort in their daily life. You will find low-cost rental units, delicious street food, and various shopping malls.
Mexico
Because it’s close to the U. S., Mexico draws more than a million American retirees to its borders. Increasing immigrant communities enjoy seaside living and conversations with friendly English speaking locals. Plus, legal residents over the age of 60 receive airline, grocery, and restaurant discounts.
Panama
Gentle ocean wind takes the heat out of hot year-round temperatures, which has been the chief attraction to foreign retirees. Beautiful beaches and a booming economy also attract retirees to Panama. An income of $ 2,000 per month covers modest living costs. Furthermore, the country offers discounts to retirees with a special visa.
1. What do Costa Rica and Malaysia have in common.A.Convenient shopping. |
B.Relatively low living cost. |
C.Various cultural activities. |
D.Simple immigration procedures. |
A.Malaysia’s. | B.Mexico’s. |
C.Panama’s. | D.Costa Rica’s. |
A.Beautiful beaches. | B.A booming economy. |
C.A pleasant climate. | D.Discounts for retirees. |
【推荐3】Tayka Hotel de Sal
Where: Tahua, Bolivia
How much: About $95 a night
Why it's cool: You've stayed at hotels made of brick or wood, but salt?That's something few can claim. Tayka Hotel de Sal is made totally of salt—including the beds(though you'll sleep on regular mattresses and blankets). The hotel sits on the Salar de Uyuni, a prehistoric dried-up lake which is the world's biggest salt flat. Builders use the salt from the 4,633-square-mile flat to make the bricks, and glue them together with a paste (糊) of wet salt that hardens when it dries. When rain starts to dissolve the hotel, the owners just mix up more salt paste to strengthen the bricks.
Green Magic Nature Resort
Where: Vythiri, India
How much: About $240 a night
Why it's cool: Taking a pulley (滑轮)-operated lift 86 feet to your treetop room is just the start of your adventure. As you look out of your open window—there is no glass!—you watch monkeys and birds in the rain forest canopy (罩篷). Later you might test your fear of heights by crossing the handmade rope bridge to the main part of the hotel, or just sit on your bamboo bed and read. You don't even have to come down for breakfast—the hotel will send it up on the pulley-drawn “elevator”.
Dog Bark Park Inn B&B
Where: Cottonwood, Idaho
How much: $92 a night
Why it's cool: This doghouse isn't just for the family pet. Sweet Willy is a 30-foot-tall dog with guest rooms in his belly. Climb the wooden stairs beside his hind leg to enter the door in his side. You can relax in the main bedroom, go up a few steps of the loft (阁楼) in Willy's head, or hang out inside his nose. Although you have a full private bathroom in your quarters, there is also a toilet in the 12-foot-tall fire hydrant (消防栓) outside.
Gamirasu Cave Hotel
Where: Ayvali, Turkey
How much: Between $130 and $450 a night
Why it's cool: This is caveman cool! Experience what it was like 5,000 years ago, when people lived in these mountain caves formed by volcanic ash. But your stay will be much more modern. Bathrooms and electricity provide what you expect from a modern hotel, and the white volcanic ash, called tufa, keeps the rooms cool in summer.(Don't worry—there is heat in winter.)
1. What do we know about Tayka Hotel de Sal?A.It is located on a prehistoric lake. | B.It should be protected against the rain. |
C.Everything in the hotel is made of salt. | D.You have to cross a rope bridge to the hotel. |
A.Expensive. | B.Comfortable. | C.Natural. | D.Unique. |
A.The name of the hotel. | B.The name of the hotel owner. |
C.The building of Dog Bark Park Inn B&B. | D.The name of a pet dog of the hotel owner. |