Learning New Languages & Traveling
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, more young people than ever are using their spare time to develop their language skills.
Many people have visited other countries and found themselves devoted to a worthy cause.
| A．After they return home, they realize they have broadened their perspectives and discovered their true potential |
| B．Learning a new language will allow us to communicate with people from different backgrounds and countries |
| C．Traveling gives us interactive experiences that no book, Instagram post, or speech can replace |
| D．And unlike material things, experiences stay with us no matter where we go |
| E．Learning to appreciate the beauty of other cultures creates a big difference. |
| F．The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones |
| G．The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page |
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【推荐1】Several weeks ago, I pulled an old road map out of the glove box and passed it to my children. They had never seen the province of Ontario laid out like that before. They stared at the map, asking about all the towns, parks, and other landmarks we'd visited, and I pointed them out on the map.
Google Maps and GPS are modern wonders that have gotten me out of many confusing places, but paper maps still have a role to play in our lives. Most of us adults learned to read them out of necessity, but it's up to us to pass on that skill to children whose need may not be so obvious, but who still stand to benefit from it.
As Trevor Muir wrote in an article on this topic, "When kids learn how to create and use paper maps, they are doing more than just learning how to get around. They are actually developing fundamental skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. Map skills still belong in today's classroom. "
As a child I had National Geographic maps taped to my bedroom walls. This aroused my curiosity and imagination about those places and thus made me eager to remember my geography and history lessons because they were tied to places I'd "seen". Even now as a mother of four, I've also spared time to travel to many of the countries whose maps I studied as a child.
Additionally, in this fast-changing world, unexpected events can rapidly influence one's usual way of life. When GPS satellites or Internet connections are affected, this old-fashioned skill can get you out of a mess without requiring a smartphone. Last but not least, paper maps arouse "big picture" thinking, showing kids that there's a much bigger world out there and helping to direct them within it.
So, now is a good time to pull out those dusty old maps and lay them on the kitchen table.
1. How did the children react when they were given the paper map?| A．They showed great curiosity. |
| B．They seemed totally confused. |
| C．They considered it old-fashioned. |
| D．They found it less convenient than GPS. |
| A．The teaching focus in today's classroom. |
| B．The situations where paper maps are used. |
| C．The necessity of digital maps in the modem world. |
| D．The benefit of developing paper map skills for kids. |
| A．Internet connections are very reliable today. |
| B．GPS will sooner or later replace paper maps. |
| C．Paper maps provide kids with a grand vision. |
| D．Paper maps make people connected with each other. |
| A．Time to Teach Kids to Read Paper Maps. |
| B．How to Teach Kids about Different Kinds of Maps. |
| C．Time to Encourage Kids to Step into a Bigger World. |
| D．How to Teach Kids Fundamental Skills with Paper Maps. |
【推荐2】No matter what your goals are in life, there is one great law that you need to obey in order to be successful: No one else is going to climb the ladder (梯子) of success for you.
If you want a better life, you need to make better decisions.
There is nothing that you can’t achieve with hard work. People often think that their lives will suddenly change through some magical event in the future.
A great way to actively create your future is to ask yourself: If I already achieved my goals, how would I act on a daily basis? What books would I read, how often would I work out, and how would I spend my time at the office?
| A．But that is not the case. |
| B．No one else is responsible for your life. |
| C．Now these questions seem like magic to you. |
| D．Nothing else can be the drive for your success. |
| E．Once you answer these questions, you know what to do. |
| F．The biggest enemy to success is the path of least resistance. |
| G．You can blame other people for your lack of happiness all life long. |
【推荐3】Prepare to Succeed
People are always thinking about success.
Success doesn’t come easy.
Here is just one quote, from Calvin Coolidge; the 30th president of the United Sates, that expresses what preparation is about: “
The bottom line is actually quite clear. You are either willing, able and determined to achieve what you are simply dreaming or wishing that success finds you.
| A．There are no shortcuts. |
| B．Success is getting what you want. |
| C．Our real problem is not our strength today. |
| D．Preparation also means that you have a plan or a goal. |
| E．The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. |
| F．One of the most important parts of personal or professional success is preparation. |
| G．It is usually in their brains as they go about daily routines looking for something better. |
【推荐1】What is stereotype? It is commonly known as a fixed, over-generalized belief about a particular group or class of people, consisting of gender, age, occupation, etc.
Gender stereotype refers to a judgment about someone according to their sex instead of believing in their ability. Men have been thought to be a leader, strong, aggressive and brave.
Age stereotype is that someone judges other people’s behavior and appearance because of the age. Children are often described as innocent, naughty. Then, young people are usually stereotyped as impatient, rebellious and indulging in comfort. Adults are related to responsibility.
Some view stereotype as a good way to enable them to respond to different things, judging if they are good or bad, as well as adapting into a new environment. However, some stereotypes are not quite consistent with the changing world and are easy to produce prejudice or misunderstandings.
| A．Women are able to take charge of the nation and run their business, too. |
| B．Thus, it is much wiser for us to deal with stereotype in a wider perspective. |
| C．There are more stereotypes about stars than other occupations. |
| D．Occupation stereotype also occurs in our minds. |
| E．But women are thought to be attached, weak, compromised and soft. |
| F．Some stars’ salary is lower than common white-collar workers. |
| G．Nowadays, many adults are not willing to attend to their parents. |
【推荐2】"Which college are you going to？"Many high school students are often asked this question. For some，the answer is Harvard，Stanford，Princeton or another famous university. For others，it might be State U，a small liberal arts college or even a community college. Whether high school students' answer is a private top college or a large public university，it should be their best-fit choice.
Admission rates（录取率）of some of the country's top universities have been dropping for years up to now，with many admitting less than 10 percent of applicants. This makes these colleges all the more desirable to some applicants because they think being admitted to one of these highly selective colleges makes sure of success.
The truth is that the name brand doesn't make a college a good choice for you. Just ask one of the students who were admitted to all eight Ivy League colleges this year. He turned them all down to attend the University of Alabama，which best met his financial and academic needs.
Just like anything else in life，when something is a good fit，it works. Students that attend colleges that match their academic，social and financial needs，while still providing an academically challenging environment，are more likely to graduate on time. On the other hand，students who attend colleges that are not a good fit are more likely.to struggle，feel anxiety and stress，and fail to get out in four years. In fact，some of the colleges with the highest graduation rates aren't in the Ivy League.
It's a good fit that leads to good results — not the name of a school. Just look at some of the colleges with the highest starting salaries. Colleges like Montana Tech and Oregon Health & Science University are among the top 10 colleges with the highest early-career salaries-with Stanford and the Ivy Leagues only making the top 25.
No single college is going to be a great fit for every student，and this especially applies（适用）to the Ivy Leagues and other well-known colleges. That a college just has a famous name doesn't mean it's going to make sure of success in college or your career.
1. What is suggested in the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2?| A．Universities admit fewer and fewer students now. |
| B．It's more challenging for students to enter top universities now. |
| C．It's more challenging for top universities to admit students now. |
| D．Some universities can admit just 10% of the students they should do. |
| A．State U is going to be among the famous universities. |
| B．Many students feel honored to be admitted to a highly selective college. |
| C．Something that is a good fit might not work well. |
| D．The Ivy Leagues have lost their positions compared with other colleges. |
| A．not-so-famous colleges can also bring high early-career salaries |
| B．many students attend it because it can bring them good results |
| C．no single college is going to be a great fit for every student |
| D．top colleges are able to provide more competitive graduates |
| A．Well-known colleges are famous for some reasons. |
| B．Many students aren't good at choosing a college. |
| C．Students should go to colleges that fit them best. |
| D．Students should choose a college with high admission rates. |
【推荐3】Many farmers in China are exploring new career paths. From drone (无人机) operators to social media influencers, new types of occupations taken on by Chinese farmers not only bring higher incomes but also put new life into China's rural area.
In April 2016, Yu Xiaojun, 28, founded an agricultural machinery services cooperative in partnership with his friends to provide services including sowing, crop protection and harvesting for large farms with drones.
The cooperative now has over 100 sets of machinery and equipment and more than 20 staff members. Many young people ask Yu to teach them how to fly drones.
As a short-video craze sweeps China, many farmers are becoming enthusiastic about sharing their lives online. Livestreaming has become a new farming tool, allowing farmers to reap the benefits of selling goods directly to urban consumers.
Holding a plate of dried sweet potatoes, Zhang Chuanfeng stood in front of a mobile phone to introduce the local products. The 40-year-old farmer is 1.4 meters tall and was worried about his future after struggling in various jobs because he is too short. However, his transition has been a success.
With the support of the local government, Zhang rented a stall and opened his online business. To improve his marketing skills, he attended training courses and learned from other online streamers.
In April 2020, Zhang started livestreaming sales. The products received positive feedback from the market, and that encouraged Zhang to include more types of local specialties in his sales.
His hard work paid off. Now Zhang has over 90,000 followers on the Douyin short-video platform. He made 5 million yuan from sales of local specialties last year. He also volunteered to help locals sell other products including honey, organic eggs and fish through livestreaming.
“Through my efforts, I have lifted my family out of poverty, which was unimaginable before,” Zhang said. “Compared to professional livestreamers, we are just at the primary stage. I hope more professionals will join us and we can build our brand.”
1. What does Yu Xiaojun most likely agree with?| A．Traditional farms should be enlarged in China. |
| B．Farmers should have their own modern machines. |
| C．Operating drones is popular among young farmers. |
| D．Farming needs the support of science and technology. |
| A．His knowledge. | B．His identity. |
| C．His height. | D．His background. |
| A．Easy-going. | B．Warm-hearted. |
| C．Well-educated. | D．Strong-minded. |
| A．Social Media Is Taking Over | B．Farmers Are in Need of Technology |
| C．Drones Are Getting Popular in China | D．Farmers Are Creating New Career Paths |
