Children should spend at least one hour playing and spending time in nature each day, according to the Wildlife Trusts (野生生物基金会). It is an organization which speaks for 2300 nature protection areas.
The children showed a great increase in personal health.
| A．However, parents aren’t giving kids that time |
| B．Parents care much about their kids, nature time |
| C．The calling comes from a study by University College London |
| D．81 percent said they had better relationships with their teachers |
| E．The students are asked to study in University College London for one day |
| F．It is now calling on the government to include nature time into daily school life |
| G．And they also showed a sense of connection with the natural world and high levels of enjoyment |
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【推荐1】Many of you should not own dogs. It’s that simple. The reason is that, if you own a dog, you must train a dog, and many dog owners out there, it is safe to say, have little or no control over their dogs, because they do not train them.
Strong words? Maybe. But they are simple, honest words, as untrained dogs living in residential neighborhoods bark at will, run loose, and visit and damage neighboring properties with their owners’ blessings as they let them run on purpose.
Take note of the fact that you, the dog owner, cannot control your dog causing a continual nuisance（麻烦事）that damages the quality of life in your neighborhood. There’s nothing more annoying to most people than a dog that barks and nothing more confusing than trying to understand the deficient（有缺陷的）mentality of the dog owner who allows his dog to do so.
After all, the irresponsible dog owner hears the barking too, and so those who must put up with it are continually left wondering-what are they thinking, are they deaf?
Many dog owners believe it is not possible for their dog to be trained, an indication that the owners themselves lack self discipline, and most likely have never really tried to apply discipline to other issues in their lives, not with consistency, or that they are simply lazy and inattentive(疏忽的) to their own adult responsibilities at the expense of others.
Irresponsible dog owners, though, do train their dogs. A dog is a reflection of its owner. Whatever a dog does (run loose, bark at will, jump on guests entering the front door, soil neighboring lawns) is a result of the decisions of the owner. The choice not to do something is indeed a choice.
The good news is that with mere consistency(一致性), a dog can be trained rather quickly, in a couple of weeks if the owner takes his responsibility seriously. Again, that process will be a reflection of the owner’s behavior, and the primary ingredient(要素) in that behavior is not allowing the dog, not even once, to repeat the bad behavior without consequences when told and directed not to. You can stop your dog from barking with simple firm voice commands, direct eye contact, and force of will in a relatively short time, as long as you are consistent and a reasonably mature person.
Dogs, what’s more, love this training because pleasing you, their owner, is what they are all about. The upshot(结果，要点) will be that you have a more connected relationship you’re your dog, a better dog that is suitable for its environment.
1. Which is NOT the reason for dog owners to have little or no control over their dogs?| A．They are lazy and unwilling to train their dogs. |
| B．They think their dogs can act well without training. |
| C．They lack self-control over many issues in daily life. |
| D．They don't give enough attention to their responsibilities. |
| A．Prejudiced. | B．Unclear. | C．Disapproving. | D．Curious. |
| A．instruct dog owners how to train dogs |
| B．call on dog owners to train their dogs |
| C．sing high praise for responsible dog owners |
| D．analyze the relationship between dog owners and their dogs |
| A．responsible dog owners can put up with dogs’ barking |
| B．irresponsible dog owners train their dogs to do something wrong on purpose |
| C．we should not own dogs because they can damage the quality of our daily life |
| D．whether a dog can be trained properly may depend on the dog owner's behavior |
【推荐2】Nate had spent most of his seventy years in the woods. As a young man, he had the alternative of working in the city with his brother. But he decided that urban life was not for him. He preferred to isolate himself from the crowds and noise of the city and find shelter in nature. He was more than willing to give up such advantages as flush toilets and electric blankets for the joy of watching a sunrise illuminate the frozen pines.
Because Nate had lived alone for so long, his behavior was unpredictable. For example, one minute he’d be very quiet, and the next he’d talk about his youth. His knowledge of nature was extensive, and so I learned much from him through the years.
I will tell you an interesting story that shows how wise he was about the woods and how miserly (吝啬的)he could be with words. One evening Nate, my cousin Arthur, and I were crossing a grassland. Arthur’s interest in some little white mushrooms that were growing there led to this dialogue:
“These mushrooms look so good ,“ said Arthur. ”Did you ever use them, Nate?”
“Yep ,“ said Nate, “My mom used to cook them up.”
“Great!” said Arthur. Nate’s words seemed to strengthen Arthur’s desire for those mushrooms. He gathered about a hundred of them. “How did she prepare them? he asked Nate.
”Cooked them up in sugar water.“
”Really? And then you ate them that way?”
“Ate them?“ Nate was horrified. ”You crazy? We used to put them in a bowl on the table to kill flies!”
1. Which can make Nate happier?| A．Working in the city. | B．Quitting flush toilets. |
| C．Using electric blankets. | D．Enjoying sunrises in the woods. |
| A．Ambitious. | B．Brave. |
| C．Knowledgeable. | D．Imaginative. |
| A．They were delicious. | B．Nate ate them very often. |
| C．They might be poisonous. | D．Arthur’s mother used to cook them. |
| A．Life far from nature | B．White mushrooms |
| C．Nate the woodsman | D．Advantages of urban life |
【推荐3】Far away, in a forest outside Oslo, Norway, 1,000 newly planted trees are growing. Ninety-nine years from now, the full-size trees will be cut down and used to make paper. The paper will be used to make copies of an unusual book. The book will have 100 authors finish it over the course of 100 years. Exactly what's inside the book will remain secret until 2114.
The forest and the book are part of the Future Library. Scottish artist Katie Paterson began the project last year. “We're asking one writer a year to give a story,” Paterson said. The subject, the style, the kind, and the length are up to the author. However, Paterson has two important rules. The first is that each author has one year to write the story. The second is that they mustn't publish it in any form.
What's the point of asking authors to write stories that readers alive today will never get to enjoy? For Paterson, the Future Library is about letting people think about the future. She said, “It's about developing an artwork that's not just for now but for a future generation.”
Paterson got the idea for the project while drawing tree rings in a notebook. “I make a quick connection（关联）between the rings and paper, chapters（篇章）, and a book,” she said. Paterson wondered if she could grow “a kind of future forest that would become a small library of books”.
The idea seemed so difficult that she set it aside. But a few years later, Paterson had the opportunity to take part in a programme called Slow Space. Organizers were looking for amazing projects designed to unfold(展现) over time. Paterson's was one of the three chosen programmes.
1. The trees were planted to_______.| A．build a future library | B．make a book in the future |
| C．help protect the environment | D．encourage people to write stories |
| A．It will have 100 stories. | B．It will not be published. |
| C．No one is allowed to copy it. | D．Its stories are only about the future. |
| A．Why Paterson started the project. |
| B．The importance of Paterson's project. |
| C．What the Future Library will be used for. |
| D．How Paterson got the idea for the project. |
| A．difficult | B．useless | C．wonderful | D．strange |
【推荐1】At present, research shows that when employees reach the age of 50, they keep quiet about their age. They see fewer promotion prospects compared to younger employees. It’s also harder to get a new job after the age of 50.
But that is set to change. There is already skills shortage in the world with not enough younger people coming into the workforce. Employers will have to work harder at hiring seniors with the skills they need.
The Center for Ageing Better notes that we already have an older workforce and the qualities of older people are being more recognized. When teams mix older and younger workers, productivity goes up and complex problems find more novel solutions because the strengths and weaknesses of both groups are balanced. Age-diversity helps solve complex problems by bringing together a mix of ideas, skill strengths, and experiences. Older workers can draw on a lifetime of experience while younger workers may challenge outdated strategies and bring fresh perspective. Also, seniors’ greater life experience makes them better placed to manage themselves and others in the workplace compared with younger employees.
There are five recommendations the Center for Ageing Better makes, including minimizing age bias (偏见) in taking in employees and encouraging career development at all ages. The really big change that needs to come is to stop seeing older people as “other”, as different…
There are many people in their 80s and 90s who have never stopped working. They enjoy what they do and like the social aspect of work. But most, from 55 onwards choose to retire—with 25% regretting it, according to a recent study.
1. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to?| A．Competition in the job market. |
| B．Worldwide skills shortage in the workforce. |
| C．Younger people’s declining promotion prospects. |
| D．Older people being at a disadvantage in workplaces. |
| A．Qualities of older employees. |
| B．The advantages of age-diversity. |
| C．The challenges faced by an older workforce. |
| D．The complex problems that call for solutions. |
| A．Minimizing age bias. |
| B．Giving up outdated strategies. |
| C．Launching career development programs. |
| D．Employing people from different backgrounds. |
| A．Some regret after retirement. |
| B．Some remain social after retirement. |
| C．Most don’t retire until their 80s or 90s. |
| D．Most keep updating their working skills. |
【推荐2】Looks like Hank and Stefan were hanging out at Olivia’s last night. What were they doing there? Was anyone else there? Why wasn’t I invited? Do they not like me? You might have experienced this emotion we call FOMO, or the fear of missing out.
Nowadays, with the rise of social media, FOMO has become an even bigger issue, especially for young people who seem to be always online. One survey has found that 60% of teens feel stressed if they lose track of their friends or when they find out their friends are having fun without them. In fact, excessive (过度的) worrying about what others are doing only causes teens to admire others blindly and miss out on their own lives.
Research proves there is a real relation between the time spent on digital technology and higher levels of anxiety. But just switching the phone off does not erase the feelings that FOMO causes. Teens may still worry that they are missing out.
They can also practice full-concentration, an exercise where a person learns to intensely
focus on something other than social media. Whether it is reading a book, chatting with a friend,
trying a new recipe, or hiking through the forest, the goal of full-concentration is that teens
completely absorb themselves in what they are doing at the moment.
| A．Human beings are historically a social species. |
| B．That anxiety you feel can be awful, but not so hopeless. |
| C．In this way there will be no room in their brains for FOMO. |
| D．Generally people with low social ranks tend to suffer from FOMO. |
| E．That is, FOMO keeps their attention focused outward instead of inward. |
| F．One practical approach to handling FOMO is to schedule technology breaks. |
| G．Encourage teens to recognize what they see online may not actually be the case. |
【推荐3】A diverse workforce consists of people from all walks of life. These are employees who will view the world differently, and who will apply their personal experience to contribute unique viewpoints which can benefit your company.
When employees with different viewpoints come together, everyone shares a slightly different approach to the job and the problem at hand. And that’s a benefit, as far as your success is concerned.
Meanwhile, workplace diversity boosts creativity. Think about it this way: sameness causes sameness. If you only hire employees coming from similar cultures and socioeconomic circumstances, you’re limiting the creativity and innovation of your company.
In general, people like to fit in, so they are careful not to stick their necks out. When in a strong, homogenous (同种类的) culture, they prevent the natural cognitive (认知的) diversity in groups through the pressure to follow the majority.
| A．And this just doesn’t end there. |
| B．Similarly, different voices will contribute to diversity. |
| C．Actually, diversity should be a major goal for every company. |
| D．A diverse workforce also gives you better insights into your customers. |
| E．But a workplace culture of diversity helps your employees feel included. |
| F．Beyond that, diversity can help you successfully develop your business globally. |
| G．On the contrary, employees from diverse backgrounds will bring diverse solutions. |
