【推荐2】Growing up, I never wore makeup and I was always more afraid of the mirror than anything else. I hadn’t thought makeup was meant for me, a disabled woman, until I saw Ulta’s new advertisement: a huge full-color photo of a model in a wheelchair.

The world of fashion and beauty is rarely related to disabilities, and even though Hollywood has made steps toward greater inclusion and clothing brand Aerie has featured women with disabilities in their advertisements, seeing disabilities in the mainstream is definitely unusual. The reason why these things make headlines is that they’re so rare.

I learned from a very young age that because of my disability, I would never be connected with beauty or charm. I’d spent so long feeling separated from so many parts of society, but Ulta is sending a powerful message with a single photo: It’s time to challenge conventional beauty standards because beauty comes in all forms.

We all want to feel included. When it comes to disabilities, it is so important, especially for children and teens with disabilities. I was well into my 30s when I rolled into a makeup store for the first time. I had no idea what I was doing and felt like entering a new world without a map; I felt like I was out of place, as if I was peeking (偷看；窥视) at a club without being invited. Imagine how my experience would have been different if I had seen a model in a wheelchair, smiling, as if to say, “Welcome. Yes, you belong!”

That message of inclusion was loud and clear for Maren Anderson, a 4-year-old girl who has a rare genetic disease and just started using a wheelchair. The moment she spotted the advertisement was caught on camera by her mom Carolyn Anderson, and quickly spread last month on Facebook. “It’s just really saying that she feels included, and she feels like she identifies with that, and belongs here just like everybody else. So, thank you, Ulta,” said Carolyn Anderson.

1. What can be learned from paragraph 2?

A．There will be more products for the disabled.

B．Aerie is the author’s favorite clothing brand.

C．Hollywood works with Ulta to help the disabled.

D．It’s hard for the public to associate beauty with disabilities.

2. What does the author think of Ulta’s new advertisement?

A．It creates a new trend in the fashion world.

B．It makes society offer more jobs to the disabled.

C．It helps make the disabled feel confident and involved.

D．It breaks the barrier between the disabled and the able-bodied.

3. How did the author feel when she first stepped into the makeup store?

A．Nervous and embarrassed.	B．Sad and guilty.
C．Excited and proud.	D．Bored and disappointed.

4. Why is Maren Anderson’s photo mentioned in the last paragraph?

A．To expose the condition of the disabled.

B．To show the effect of Ulta’s advertisement.

C．To emphasize the sense of belonging.

D．To explore the contemporary beauty standards.

【推荐3】The China Daily newspaper group is looking for English-language senior business editors，senior copy editors，copy editors and graphic designers to strengthen its international team．We offer a competitive salary package，free accommodation with utilities paid for，90 percent medical reimbursement，a seven-day paid leave，eleven-day public holidays and a return ticket to the country of residence．

Senior Business Editor

You must：

·assist the business editor in setting goals and working on achieving them；

·be an excellent team person who can generate ideas and think creatively and be able to rewrite totally if needed and mentor junior staff；

·ideally have been working or have worked in a position of responsibility and understand what leadership entails；

·have had at least five years’ editing experience working on editing the Business Desk and be familiar with industry software．

Senior Copy Editor

You must：

·work on shifts in the Business Desk and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print；

·edit or rewrite copy and give smart headlines and captions；

·have had at least two years’ editing experience working on editing desks and be familiar with industry software．

Copy Editor

You must：

·be good at editing or rewriting copy and writing smart headlines and captions；

·be able to work on shifts for different pages，and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print；

·have two years of editing experience working on copy desks，and be familiar with industry software．

Graphic Designer

You must：

·have excellent skills in information graphics；

·be good at illustrations and freehand drawings；

·be experienced in newspaper or magazine layouts；

·have a good sense of typography；

·have good news judgment；

·be skilled in Macintosh software，including in Design，Illustrator and Photoshop；

·be fluent in English．

For enquiries or to apply，write to job @ chinadaily.com.cn．

1. What is the purpose of this passage?

A．To describe the positions of the China Daily newspaper group．

B．To describe the working conditions of the China Daily newspaper group．

C．To advertise for hiring some good employees．

D．To tell you how to become good editors and designers．

2. What is not required about Graphic Designer?

A．Being good at Photoshop．

B．Having excellent skills in information graphics．

C．Having a good sense of typography．

D．Writing smart headlines and captions．

3. How many positions need editing experience?

A．Two．	B．One．
C．Three．	D．Four．

【推荐1】China Danxia is an impressive and unique landscape of great natural beauty, containing several component parts which have the most interesting sites as well as cultural and local attractions to keep visitors busy.

Ready to explore this characteristic landform in China? Here are the destinations for you.

Danxia Mountain (Guangdong Province)

Danxia Mountain is a noted scenic area near Shaoguan in the northern part of Guangdong Province. It is described as a “world famous UNESCO park of China”. There are a number of temples located on the mountain range and visitors can enjoys many scenic walks in the area. There is also a river that winds through the mountain area and boat trips along the river are offered to visitors.

The Golden Lake (Fujian Province)

The Golden Lake is located in the northwest of Fujian Province. The Golden Lake is surrounded by mountains and forest. Stone bamboo shoots stand tall with springs flowing through them. There are more than 1,000 historic sites, such as the Baishuiji waterfall, lover’s peak, and the 5-kilometer-long calm lake. It is also regarded as “Lake of Gold” by tourists at home and abroad.

Longhu Mountain (Jiangxi Province)

Longhu Mountain is located in Jiangxi Province. It is famous for being one of the birthplaces of Taoism, as many Taoist temples were originally built upon the mountainside. It is particularly important to the Zhengyi Dao as the Shangqing Temple and the Mansion of the Taoist Master are located here. It is known as one of the Four Sacred Mountains of Taoism.

Langshan Mountain (Hunan Province)

Langshan Mountain is one of China’s National Geological Parks famous for its unique Danxia landform, covering an area of 108 square kilometers. It is filled with rich natural scenery and abundant tourism resources. There are more than 500 scenic spots in Langshan Mountain. Among them, the most famous are Tianyi Lane, Chili Peak, Fuyi River, and the Xicun Ancient Dwelling.

1. What can we learn about Danxia Mountain?

A．It has a calm lake.	B．It is famous for its temples.
C．It includes Tianyi Lane.	D．It offers a boat trip.

2. If you are interested in Chinese religious philosophy, you may go to ________.

A．Danxia Mountain	B．The Golden Lake
C．Longhu Mountain	D．Langshan Mountain

3. What do the four attractions have in common?

A．They all have typical Danxia landforms.	B．They all have temples and forest.
C．They are all world famous parks.	D．They are all located in Northwest China.

【推荐2】If you could travel in time, where would you go? Perhaps you would watch an original performance of a Shakespeare’s play in Elizabethan England? What about hanging out with Laozi in the Spring and Autumn Period? Or maybe you’d voyage far ahead of the present day to see what the future holds.

The possibility of time travel is indeed appealing. Stories exploring the subject have been around for hundreds of years. Perhaps the best known example is the science fiction novel The Time Machine, which was written by H. G. Wells and published in 1895 for the first time. It was adapted into at least two feature films of the same name, as well as two television versions, and a large number of comic book adaptations. It is generally credited with the popularization of the concept of time travel using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposefully and selectively. The term “time machine”, coined by Wells, is now universally used to refer to a vehicle transporting people into the far future.

But could time travel actually be possible? Some scientists say yes, in theory. They propose using cracks in time and space called “wormholes”, which could be used as shortcuts to other periods. Einstein’s theory of relativity allows time travel in extreme circumstances. And British physicist Stephen Hawking said you could travel into the future with a really fast spaceship—going at nearly the speed of light. Though building such a spaceship would of course be no simple task.

Even if you could travel into the past, there is something called the “grandfather paradox”. It asks what would happen if a time traveller were to go back in time and have his own grandfather killed for some reason, and therefore prevent himself from being born. If the time traveller wasn’t born, how would he travel back in time?

And would you really like to visit the future? In H. G. Wells’ book, the main character travels into distant time where he arrives at a beach and is attacked by giant crabs. He then voyages 30 million years into the future where the only living thing is a black object with tentacles (触角). If that’s what’s in store, maybe we are better just living in the present day after all.

1. The novel The Time Machine mentioned in Paragraph 2 aims to show 　　　.

A．people’s interest in time travel

B．the special features of the book

C．the long history of time travel

D．the contribution of H. G. Wells

2. Einstein’s and Hawking’s theories 　　　.

A．have similarities in many ways

B．push the invention of the first spaceship

C．have proved wrong by some time travellers

D．suggest the possibility to invent the time machine

3. In Paragraph 4, “grandfather paradox” probably refers to the idea that 　　　.

A．the traveller is prevented from meeting his grandfather

B．the traveller goes back in time to seek for his grandfather

C．the grandfather’s death makes the traveller’s birth impossible

D．The reunion of the traveller and his grandfather brings happiness

4. What is probably the author’s attitude towards time travel?

A．Unclear.	B．Skeptical.
C．Supportive.	D．Unconcerned.

【推荐3】How to Deal With Travel Anxiety Abroad

Traveling abroad offers many benefits. But for those suffering from anxiety, travelling in a new country they know little about can be challenging.     1    

Take a notebook. A notebook is the perfect choice to keep your trip organized! It can be used to detail the itinerary (行程) and map important locations.    2    For example, whenever you feel bored, you can find a quiet place to sit and draw as you like.

    3     The biggest travelling fears can be getting lost, losing smartphones or having passports stolen. So to deal with such nerves, think of possible ways in advance for all the situations before travelling.

Socialize with strangers.     4     But when you’re traveling, you have to talk with others.

You’ll find plenty of people willing to recommend new places or share their experiences.

Be proud of how far you’ve come. Things are not always going as you like. There is nothing better than some positive words to make yourself calm and confident that things will get better and you’re doing the right thing.     5     Don’t ruin all the progress you’ve been making.

All in all, anxiety can strike anytime. Positive thoughts and preparedness can help you go on and get lost in a new culture — you’ll be glad you did!

A．It is also important to record details.

B．Try to keep your emotions in control.

C．It can bring some other benefits as well.

D．You may be a person with social anxiety.

E．Create plans for some issues ahead of time.

F．Fortunately, there are ways of managing this fear.

G．These tips will change your opinion about travelling.

【推荐1】It’s a great time to join OnTrac! We are hiring for one of our most important roles, Package Handlers!

Come to join us and work as part of a team to ensure our customers get their packages on time! Here at OnTrac, we take pride in what we do and we have fun doing it!

Part-time

Estimated salary: $23,000—$33, 000 a year

Schedule: 4: 00 AM—9: 00 AM Tuesday—Saturday

What you can expect as a Package Handler at OnTrac:

● Fun work environment, opportunity for career advancement!

● Get paid WEEKLY!

● Receive 50-cent pay increases every six months!

● Career Path: many of our employees are promoted to leaders or other operational roles!

● Paid sick leave!

What you’ll do as a Package Handler at OnTrac:

● Help us maintain our safety-first mantra(准则) as we deliver packages on time.

● Offload all inbound(入站的) packages and sort according to destination zip codes.

● Inspect packages, and ensure they are not damaged.

● Have fun with teammates working together to achieve the same goal.

Candidates must have the ability to read and understand English and apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. The physical activity associated with this position is considered high. The employee will regularly lift, push, pull or move items averaging 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess valid identification, and be able to pass a TSA screening. High school diploma or general education degree(GED) is preferred; or one to three months’ related experience or training; or equivalent combination of both.

1. How many hours does a Package Handler work weekly?

A．20 hours.

B．25 hours.

C．30 hours.

D．35 hours.

2. What can you get as a Package Handler at OnTrac?

A．Daily pay.	B．Potential promotion.
C．50 dollars’ pay increases.	D．Professional training.

3. Who will be best qualified as a Package Handler?

A．An energetic adult.	B．A less-social person.
C．A senior high student.	D．A person preferring individual work.

【推荐2】As the summer holiday has begun, four famous "Made in China” movies of different types will be on show on the big screen.

       Wolf Warriors Ⅱ
     To military fans that prefer films rich in thrill and tension, Wolf Warriors Ⅱ might be a must-see this summer.
     Directed by Wu Jing, who was also a martial(军事的) arts star, the film will he on show on July 28. The film also stars actor Wu Gang, who became popular because of a role in the hot TV drama In the Name of People in the spring of 2017.
       Dahufa
     Most people believe cartoon films are for children. Yet the film Dahufa is China’s first animated movie labeled “PG-13”.
     The story is about a short martial arts master who was horn to safeguard the fictional Yiwei State. In the film, this little master goes to rescue the nation's crown prince in a town populated by peanut-headed humanoids(类人生物).
       Tea Pets
     3 D animated movie Tea Pets will say hello to young audiences on July 21. The film is director Gary Wang's new movie after the 2016 animation Little Door Gods.
     Inspired by tea pets, elegant figures usually placed on tea dishes, the movie is also rooted in traditional Chinese culture and myths.
       The Founding of an Army
     Starring a group of young leading actors, the film is dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Peopled Liberation Army. It is also the third work of the “Founding of New China” trilogy(三部曲). The movie will be played in the Chinese mainland on July 28 and in Hong Kong and Macao on August 3.
1. How might the audience feel while watching Wolf Warriors Ⅱ?

A．Interested

B．Excited

C．Confused

D．Frightened.

2. Which movie will attract the kids who are interested in Chinese culture?

A．Wolf Warriors Ⅱ	B．Dahufa
C．Tea Pets	D．The Founding of an Army

3. What is the purpose of the film The Founding of an Army?

A．To rescue the nation's crown prince in a town.

B．To memorize traditional Chinese culture and myths.

C．To make an excellent movie for children around the world.

D．To celebrate the foundation of the People’s Liberation Army.