【推荐1】Whether they are big or small, everyone has dreams. Perhaps you have dreams which you have yet to realize. I certainly do. One reason why dreams never come true is that we don't have a system in place to work towards them. Start working towards your goal today. Here are some steps to help you realize your dream:

★Identify (确认) your dream.

List what your dream would look like.     1     If your dream is to create a new moon, you may be disappointed, but don't be afraid, either. If your dream is to be an author, that's a dream you can achieve, but it may not be realistic to write the next The Purpose Driven Life.

★    2    

Write down action steps you can take towards your goal. Sticking with the idea of being an author, perhaps you could start with a blog. Then move to outline chapters. You might set aside a few hours a week to actually write the book. Record realistic dates to complete each step.

★Take a risk.

If you really want to succeed, you must be willing to risk failure.     3     The ones who achieve their dreams are the ones who are willing to take the risk.

★Stay consistent(一致的).

If you want to achieve your dream, you will have to keep at the task, even during the hard time.     4     These are how habits are developed. Many give up too soon, often just before the turning point towards success comes.

★Get started.

The longer you wait, the less likely you are to begin.     5    

A．Make an action plan.

B．Clearly, it needs to be available.

C．Push yourself to complete scheduled action steps.

D．Facing challenges, most of us work harder.

E．Every great dream has a bit of risk involved.

F．Share your plan with people who like challenges.

G．If you think the dream is worth achieving, start today.

【推荐3】If You've Got an Interview，Get Your Etiquette (礼仪) Right

INTERVIEWING for a job is like going battle. You need to be prepared. Just being polite may not be enough.     1     Here, 21st Century identifies the traps and shows you how to deal with them.

    2     Even though your interviewer should already have one, they may still ask for a copy to test your preparedness.

Avoid arriving too early. Of course, it's not good to be late, but if you arrive too early you could give the impression that you cannot follow directions. Also, your early arrival could upset the interviewer's schedule, if he or she still has things to accomplish before meeting with you.     3     . You can spend time in a cafe or a shopping mall if your taxi or bus gets you there too early.

Hold your tongue in the waiting room.     4     Doing so could cause you to lose focus. Also, remember that your behaviour and conversation may be monitored by office staff. So, if another interviewee tries to talk with you, smile and ask for a few minutes to yourself.

When you accept a cup of water or tea, be careful that you do not spill it—on yourself or the floor.     5     Otherwise, you could accidentally spill the drink and cause yourself to feel embarrassed.

And, finally, after you get back home, it's important to take time to write a short letter or e-mail expressing thanks. Keep it brief. Do not ask about the interviewer's impression of you, or about your chances of getting hired. This might make you sound like a pushy (有企图心的) person!

A．Being on time is always acceptable.

B．Always bring an extra copy of your resume with you

C．You'd better not share your opinion with your candidates.

D．It's OK to take a few sips (小口喝), but set it aside if you are not thirsty.

E．Avoid chatting with other interviewees, even if you are friends.

F．It's best to arrive 10 or 15 minutes before the interview is scheduled to begin.

G．A few minor mistakes in etiquette can upset your chances of making a good impression.

【推荐1】In May, 2022, Amanda Baughan, a graduate student specializing in human-computer interaction at the University of Washington, presented findings from a recent research that explored how social media cause what psychologists call “dissociation”, or a state of reduced self-reflection and narrowed attention.

Dissociation is a psychological process that comes in many forms. In the most common, everyday dissociation, your mind is so absorbed that you are disconnected from your actions. For instance, you could be doing the dishes, start daydreaming and not pay attention to how you are doing the dishes. Or you might seek immersive experiences — watching a movie, reading a book or playing a game that pass the time and cause you to forget where you are.

Dissociation can be a positive thing, especially if it’s an absorbing experience, meaningful activity or a needed break. But it can come in conflict with people’s time management goals, as with social media scrolling. Research suggests social media designs make us lose track of time spent on them, and then we feel upset with ourselves. Less sleep, lower life satisfaction and poor self-esteem are just a few of the negative mental health consequences.

Amanda Baughan said, “TikTok has a function that, every hour, will tell you that you’ve been scrolling for a while and should consider a break. On Twitter, such function already exists; it’s just not the default option. If more people start using these tools, it could convince these companies to improve them. As a man using social media now, don’t pile a bunch of shame onto your social media habits; after all, thousands of people are employed to make you scroll your thumb on that screen and keep you doing what you’re doing. Let’s shift the responsibility of designing safe and pleasant experiences from users to the companies.”

1. What does the research mainly focus on?

A．The methods of ridding people of screens.

B．The process of people’s addiction to social media.

C．The consequence caused by social media scrolling.

D．The future development of human-computer interaction.

2. Which of the following is probably an example of dissociation?

A．Lily chats with two customers via WeChat at the same time.

B．Abby listens to radio programs for half an hour every evening.

C．Andrew absorbed in reading Harry Potter forgets he is having lunch.

D．Linda recalls sports movements she learned the other day but in vain.

3. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to “dissociation”?

A．Negative.

B．Objective.

C．Positive.

D．Cautious.

4. What message does the author seem to convey in the last paragraph?

A．The companies should improve social media designs.

B．The companies can provide pleasant experiences for users.

C．The users can sense dissociation by using social media.

D．The users should wisely make use of social media tools.

【推荐3】With energy bills rising, and global temperatures changing, Deep Green, a small data center startup, and Exmouth Leisure Center have found a way to help each other.

The Internet and computer systems are now integral to the running of most businesses, so there are more and more data centers. In order to keep temperatures down, data centers have to use an effective air conditioning system. In 2022, the data center industry used around 4% of global electricity. The data center market will grow three times in the next ten years.

Since 2020, energy costs for a swimming pool have reportedly increased three times, leaving many centers with no choice but to close. They say by March 2024, 40% of council areas could risk losing their swimming pools if nothing changes. Similarly, data centers have had to raise their fees in order to cover the extra cost of cooling their equipment, making it impossible to offer a competitive rate.

Where most normal data centers waste the heat that the computers create, Deep Green has found a solution to benefit everybody. They have built a small data center in Exmouth Leisure Center, allowing the heat from the servers to heat the swimming pool.

This solution is free of charge, and Exmouth Leisure Center is expecting to save around £20,000 a year. Because the data centers run 24 hours a day and are necessarily built with backup power systems, they make for excellent and continuous heat output.

Deep Green is already in discussion with Greenwich Leisure Limited who run seven swimming pools across London, as well as the Commons Project Foundation who hope to set up a data center to warm 70 London flats.

1. What does the underlined word “integral” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Necessary.

B．Harmful.

C．Natural.

D．Inconvenient.

2. What makes it hard for swimming pools to keep on?

A．High energy costs.	B．Unfair competitions.
C．Poor management.	D．Weak market.

3. How does Deep Green help Exmouth Leisure Centre?

A．Reducing the size of the data center.

B．Covering the cost of its energy bill.

C．Heating the swimming pool for free.

D．Offering financial aid to the center.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．It’s not easy for businesses to develop.

B．Businesses have to raise competitive rate.

C．The data center market has a bright future.

D．Win-win cooperation benefits businesses.