【推荐1】Tips for Foreign Students in China

China is a very popular destination for foreign students today.     1     At this point, the most popular choices for study are management and technical courses, though the interest in other disciplines is growing every minute. Here is a short list of some great tips for you if you want to study in China.

Learn the culture

China has a history of over five thousand years. Depending on where you come from, you might find it hard to fit in. This is the rule that applies to any transfer you make in the world.     2     The more you learn, the sooner you’ll make friends.

Learn the language

Even when travelling for a short time, it’s always wise to learn the basic phrases of the language people speak in your target country.     3     This will help you connect better with the people and show that you’ve made an effort.

Know your budge

Wherever you go, you need to set your budget before you depart. This is extremely important if you plan to live on a budget for a certain period of time. Before you leave for China to study, check the costs in your selected city or area and plan your budget accordingly.     4    

Don’t limit yourself

Moving across the world to study in a place you don’t know with people you have never seen can seem daunting.     5     Don’t limit yourself. Go all in.

A．Get a Chinese phrasebook and learn the must-knows.

B．Then, make sure to keep track of it and follow your plan.

C．Once you choose the program, arrange the rest of the details.

D．If you’re moving to a place with a different culture, learn a bit before you go.

E．The colleges and universities are known for their excellence and high standards.

F．Studying abroad is a big step, but also one of the best experiences students get to live today.

G．However, students who have gone to China to study always regret not spending more time there.

【推荐3】Oliver, the CTO of a high-tech company, loved to participate in all conversations at the C-suite level, regardless of topic. He was often the first to raise his hand for a project, appeared to have infinite capacity to get high-quality work done, and offered to assist his peers and direct reports. Oliver seemed to be all-in; optimistic, energetic, supportive, and someone who constituted to everyone.

However, the more Oliver participated, the more others around him were slighted. Instead of sparking creatively in others, his ideas outshone everyone else’s. He consumed time speaking in meetings, exhausting the oxygen level in the room. Oliver felt pumped up by how many of his ideas had been deployed but frustrated by others’ lack of sufficient effort.

While the CEO appreciated Oliver’s yield, she recognized he had to change his approach to keep the rest of the team productive. In response, Oliver worked out a plan to help address his cooperation challenges using techniques many other executives had deployed.

When we over-participate, we believe that we're being helpful. However, “helpfulness” is defined by the recipient, not the giver. Instead of improving his relationships with colleagues, Oliver robbed them of fulfillment by furnishing masses of ideas. They felt discouraged, interrupted, and excluded. To fix the issue, Oliver learned the value of asking two specific questions before offering his own ideas: “What have you thought of?” and “What would be most helpful for you at this point?” Surveying others to understand what’s helpful illuminates better avenues for our contribution: directly through our ideas, through coaching colleagues to create their own, or by building on what someone else has generated.

1. What can we learn about Oliver?

A．He lacks creativity.	B．He favours competition.
C．He works enthusiastically.	D．He behaves irresponsibly.

2. What is a result of Oliver’s over-participation?

A．The team generated more diverse ideas.

B．Oliver’s colleagues became less productive.

C．Group meetings were more time-consuming.

D．Oliver’s teammates were inspired to work harder.

3. What technique did Oliver employ to fix the issue?

A．Hearing others’ voices.	B．Providing specific ideas.
C．Strengthening his leadership.	D．Building strong relationships.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．When Leaders Fail to Keep the Team Productive

B．When Contributing Gets in the Way of Cooperating

C．How a Great Team Welcomes Ideas in a Discussion

D．How Active Participation Gives Rise to a Better Team

【推荐2】Japanese and American Comic Book Heroes

To some people, the idea of reading comic books seem childish.     1     Comics are published globally, but Japanese and American versions dominate the market despite fact—or perhaps because—they differ in a number of ways.

    2     American comics are a group effort, beginning with the story-writing team and the artist who produces drawings of initial ideas. When these drafts are finalized, the outlines, dialogue, and color are added. Also, creators of comic superheroes sometimes sell their titles to other creative teams, who keep the superhero “alive”. This is in sharp contrast to manga(日本漫画) creators, who are often individual authors merely responsible for the storylines, dialogue, and artwork. When a manga creator decides to stop, so does the hero.

Another difference is the appearance of the heroes.     3    Also, manga heroes rarely look Japanese and the stories do not typically take place in a Japanese context. However, American comic heroes, despite their masks, are proudly American and are admired for their readiness to defend U.S. cities.

Probably the biggest difference is the readership. Up until the 1950s, American comic books were read by both children and adults, with poplar titles such as Superman selling as many as half a million copies per month. The arrival of TV, however, led to a decline in sales so that now the average reader of an American comic book is a teenage boy with an interest in superheroes.     4     There manga sales are still booming, reaching as high as 7 billion dollars each year largely because readers range from young boys and girls up to middle-aged men and women. Manga for men and boys, like the American comics, tend to be action-oriented, while manga for women and girls tend to be focused on relationships.

A．The two types of comics are created in very different ways.

B．But for people who love comic books, they can be a fantastic escape from the tough realities of modern life.

C．They find it hard to understand why comic books appeal to so many people.

D．Comics have lost its charm in America.

E．In Japan, the contrast couldn’t be greater.

F．Manga heroes look smaller, younger than all-conquering American heroes who have large muscles and lots of themed clothes.

【推荐3】In search of something good to read? USA TODAY's Barbara VanDenburgh listed this week's hottest new book releases. All books are on sale June 22.

Filthy Animals, by Brandon Taylor（Riverhead, fiction）

What it's about: The Booker Prize finalist and author of "Real Life" returns with a collection of linked stories set among complex young creatives in the Midwest and observing their tense relationships.

"Full of beauty and harshness（严厉）, the complex and surprising stories of 'Filthy Animals' will stick with readers long after the pages are read," says a review for USA TODAY.

Dream Girl, by Laura Lippman（William Morrow, fiction）

What it's about: Novelist Gerry Andersen, injured in a fall, is confined to a hospital bed when he gets a mysterious call from a woman claiming to be the "real" Aubrey, the main character from his popular book—only there is no real Aubrey.

"Lippman's sharp and timely thriller is a fast read, one that will surely please her many longtime devotees as well as attract new and enthusiastic fans," says a review for USA TODAY.

What White People Can Do Next, by Emma Dabiri（Harper Perennial, nonfiction）

What it's about: A practical guide to creating an antiracist world in essays that expose the ways many people are complicit（同谋）and outline actions that can affect lasting change.

"A must-read for anyone seeking to be an agent of much-needed societal change," says a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.

Blush, by Jamie Brenner（Putnam, fiction）

What it's about: As the Hollander Estates winery struggles to stay in business, three generations of Hollander women—Vivian, Leah and Sadie -distract themselves from worries by starting a "trashy" book club for scandalous novels of the old days.

"A perfect beach read about a family crisis resolved by women," says Kirkus Reviews.

1. Which book's style of writing is different from others?

A．Filthy Animals.	B．Dream Girl.
C．What White People Can Do Next.	D．Blush.

2. In which column of a newspaper could we find this text?

A．Jobs.	B．Science.
C．News.	D．Literature.

3. What do we know about the four books?

A．They will be sold the same day.

B．They share the same values.

C．They have the same influence.

D．They are from the same author.