Dogs Don't Tell Jokes - By Louis Sachar Twelve-year-old Gary Boone knows he was born to be a comedian. He never stops joking, regardless of the fact that nobody laughs much and his classmates think he is stupid. Therefore he had no real friends at school. Due to being laughed at by his classmates, Gary Boone thought winning the school talent show would be his dream of proving himself to be a real comedian, but on the big night his dream went wrong with funny results. | Winners Never Quit - By Mia Hamm Mia Hamm, American soccer champion, tells a true-to-life inspiring story of learning that winning and losing aren't as important as being part of a team. More than anyone, soccer superstar Mia Hamm knows the value of teamwork. She shares this lesson, paired with energetic pictures by Carol Thompson, and this story is perfect for soccer kids and their soccer moms. |
Shack let on s Incredible Voyage - By Alfred Lansing The astonishing adventure of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's survival for over a year on the ice-bound Antarctic seas, as Time t magazine put it, "defined heroism". To write the authoritative story, Lansing consulted with ten of the surviving members and gained access to diaries and personal accounts by eight others. The book has a first-hand account, expanded with maps and illustrations especially for this edition. | The Alchemist - By Paulo Coelho The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho, continues to change the lives of its readers forever. It tells the magical story of Santiago, an Andulusian shepherd-boy (牧童) who desires to travel in search of treasure. The story of the treasures Santiago finds along the way teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts and above all, following our dreams. |
1. Why did Gary Boone want to win the school talent show?
A.To develop his comedy skills. |
B.To please his classmates. |
C.To make more friends. |
D.To realize his dream. |
A.is a writer for Time magazine |
B.is a survival of one polar exploration |
C.has left a lot of diaries and accounts |
D.has formed a close friendship with Alfred Lansing |
A.Dogs Don't Tell Jokes |
B.Shackletoris Incredible Voyage |
C.Winners Never Quit |
D.The Alchemist |
A.It has an everlasting influence on its readers. |
B.It gives people magical power over their dreams. |
C.It tells a story of how to find treasures. |
D.It is mainly about the wisdom of listening to others. |
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【推荐2】The tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market.Plato's Closet in Charlotte,NC is a private company,which mainly buys and sells used clothes.While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and graceful brands for women,most of their stock applies to adults.Plato's closet targets teens and those in their 20s.
Plato's Closet,with stores in Matthews and the university area,sells clothes and accessories(装饰品)that are currently popular at about one third the retail(零售)prices.
The two hottest brands,for buying and selling,are Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch.Even though the offerings tend to be suitable for young people,there are a variety of shoppers at Plato's Closet of varying ages.Women in their 30s,40s,and older could easily find a purse,jacket or piece of jewelry they like.
If you are selling
Unlike higher-end resale stores which usually work on consignment(寄售),Plato's Closet buys on the spot.
Items can be gently used,but must be in very good condition.
Clothes should be less than two years old and styles should be the same as those still being sold at the shopping center.
There is no negotiation;prices are set company-wide.If what you sell amounts to $30 or less,they'll give you cash.More than that,you'll get a Visa cash card.
Secondhand success
Don't get discouraged if you can't find something on your first trip.Resale shops are always getting new lists of goods and change their styles with each season.
Be sure to check each piece carefully before buying.
Price comparison
Jackets: New York & Company black blazer,$12; retail: $37.
Pants: Express Editor-style pants,$12; retail: $69.90.
Shoes: Nine West black peep-toe pumps,$12; retail: $89.
Jewelry: Necklaces,$3-$5; retail: $18-$30.
1. Plato's Closet is different from other secondhand stores in that .A.its offerings are more expensive |
B.its target customers are young people |
C.its stock mainly applies to female adults |
D.it only offers high-end brands for women |
A.are surely paid by cash | B.can bargain with buyers |
C.should sell on consignment | D.should make sure it's in good condition |
A.57.9 dollars | B.15 dollars |
C.77 dollars | D.25 dollars. |
【推荐3】Imagine you bought a new shirt and did not intend to buy a new jacket,however,you suppose that the new shirt makes the old jacket look worn. You weaken and buy a new jacket, new trousers,even new shoes.Before you realize it,you have a whole new wardrobe.And maybe an empty bank account.
This is called the Diderot Effect. Denis Diderot,a well-known French philosopher,was the co-founder and writer of Encyclopedia. However,he was too badly off to afford a dowry(嫁妆)for his daughter. His only valuable possessions were books. Hearing of Diderot’s financial troubles,Catherine the Great,the Empress of Russia, offered to buy his library at a high price. Shortly after this lucky sale,Diderot acquired a new dressing gown(长袍)which had a huge effect on his life. As he wrote in the article in 1769, the new dressing gown made his other belongings seem old and unattractive. Thus, he began replacing them.
According to many social scientists,it resulted from a psychological need for our possessions to go together and to reflect our self-image. In 1988, anthropologist Grant McCracken coined the term “the Diderot Effect” to describe this need and its influence on consumerism.
Marketers utilize this need by displaying products in what McCracken calls Diderot Unities. An example is the Swedish furniture company IKEA, whose marketing uses two kinds of Diderot Unities in its shops, website and catalogue. One is dividing items like lamps and rugs into various furniture “families”. The other is displaying items in fully furnished rooms. Shops count on all of these to create the Diderot Effect, making the buyer want the entire package.
We may occasionally give in to the Diderot Effect,but knowing it exists can help us resist it so we don’t regret our purchases. Before buying something, ask yourself, is it necessary? Then, buy items that match what you already have. And remind yourself that a new chair won’t transform your bedroom into a showroom!
1. What can we infer about Denis Diderot from paragraph 2?A.His belongings were out of style. |
B.He showed interest in nothing but books. |
C.He kept on buying new items after the lucky sale. |
D.His new dressing gown landed him in financial troubles. |
A.To improve their social status. |
B.To show off their beauty and elegance. |
C.To make their belongings better matched. |
D.To cater for the needs of family members. |
A.Get rid of. | B.Ignore. | C.Affect. | D.Take advantage of. |
A.Keep an eye on your bank account |
B.Embrace Minimalism: less is more |
C.The Diderot Effect: a two-edged sword |
D.Have you ever given in to the Diderot Effect? |
Kids Club in Beau Rivage (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
The club has a lovely atmosphere, with a large room for activities and a fenced, grass play-area outside. The qualified hostesses really know how to get on with children, as they look after and entertain youngsters from 3 to 12.
Activities are adapted according to children’s ages and talents and include:
●Glass-bottom boat trips to see the brightly colored games
●Drawing and painting
●Making things and a whole host of indoor games
●Learning how to snorkel and water-ski
A baby sitting service is also available on request, for a fee. Children’s dinner is served in the main restaurant at 6:30 p.m.
Kids Club in Legends (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
Three qualified hostesses entertain youngsters from 3 to 11 years old. For children under 3, a baby sitting service is also available on request, for a fee.
Children’s lunch is served between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. in the main restaurant or in the Kids Club depending on the day. The children have dinner in the main restaurant between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Kids Club in Les Pavillons (9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Friendly, experienced, well-trained staff keep youngsters from 3 to 11 happy and occupied throughout the day and evening. Activities include:
●Learning the local dance, the Sega
●Gathering crabs on the beach by torchlight
●Making things and a whole host of indoor games
●Learning to play a traditional musical instrument
A special children’s dinner is served from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Baby sitting service can also be provided, for a fee.
Kids Club in Diva
The ideal arrangement for both parents and their youngsters! Qualified staffs look after children aged from 3 to 11 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and organize a whole range of activities to keep them busy and happy.
Children have dinner between 6 and 7 p.m. A baby sitting service is also available, for a fee.
1. If you have a 12-year-old child, you can choose ______ for your Family holidays.
A.Diva | B.Legends | C.Beau Rivage | D.Les Pavillons |
A.Legends | B.Beau Rivage | C.Les Pavillons | D.Diva |
A.Les Pavillons | B.Beau Rivage | C.Diva | D.Legends |
A.the staff in all hotels can get along well with the youngsters |
B.all the hotels open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
C.all the hotels provide baby-sitting service for fee |
D.parents have to play with their children in the activities |
I feel quite pleased to announce Amazon Prime, our latest membership program, which provides “all-you-can-eat” express shipping. It’s simple: for a directly yearly membership fee, you get unlimited two-day shipping for free on over a million in store items. Members also get overnight shipping for only $3.99 per item—order as late as 6:30PM ET.
Amazon Prime takes the effort out of ordering: no lowest purchase and no combining orders. Two-day shipping becomes an everyday experience rather than an occasional excitement.
We are offering Amazon Prime membership at the introductory price of $79 per year, which includes sharing the benefits with up to four family members in your household. Considering that we normally charge $9.48 for two-day shipping on a single book and $ 16.48 for overnight, many of our customers will find the program very rewarding. It works across books, DVDs, music, electronics, kitchen, tool, health, personal care, etc, etc.
We expect Amazon Prime to be expensive for Amazon.com in short term. In the long run, we hope to earn even more of your business, which will make it good for us too. We hope you enjoy our latest transformation(转变).
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1. What’s the purpose of the letter delivered by the CEO?
A.To encourage customers to join in a special program for free. |
B.To ask for the feedback of the customers. |
C.To express festive greetings to the consumers. |
D.To encourage customers to consume more on line. |
A.$ 21.97 | B.$ 25.96 |
C.$ 16.48 | D.$ 9.48 |
A.direct | B.unlimited |
C.convenient | D.cheap |
A.They lose much in the special program. |
B.The customers spend more in the future. |
C.This program can offer a double-win in a long term. |
D.Amazon.com is a very popular on-line bookstore. |
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1. Where can this article most probably be found?
A.A textbook. | B.A tour brochure. | C.A manual. | D.A website. |
A.$159.99. | B.$245.00. | C.$245.99. | D.$85.01. |
A.Feb 2, 2023 | B.Mar 15, 2023 | C.Dec 28, 2022 | D.Jan 30, 2024 |
Fuse Fitness is looking for a part-time front desk receptionist (接待员) at our new Carlsbad location.
Job duties include:
l Welcoming and greeting members;
l Answering phone calls;
l Signing up new members;
l Cleaning and performing other various duties.
You should have great communication skills and be dependable. More importantly, you should have a positive spirit in stressful situations. You are expected to work five days a week (including weekends).
Tel: (760) 434-7704
E-mail: info@fusefitness.com
Apply (申请) in person at: 2502 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
______________________________________________________________________________
The first impression you make in a job interview is very important. The first judgment an interviewer makes is based on how you look and what you are wearing. That’s why it’s always important to dress professionally for a job interview, even if the work environment is casual.
l Before you even think about going to an interview, make sure you have suitable interview clothes and that everything fits correctly.
l Get you clothes ready the night before, so you don’t have to spend time getting them ready on the day of the interview.
l Polish (擦亮) your shoes.
l Bring a breath mint (薄荷糖) and use it before you enter the building.
For more information:
Visit:
Or Tel: (800) 421-7250 or (760) 603-4000 Carlsbad, California
1. How should you contact Fuse Fitness about the front desk position in the morning if you can’t go in person?
A.Call (760) 603-4000 |
B.Call (760) 434-7704 |
C.Visit Jobsearch. monster. com |
D.Send an e-mail to info@fusefitness.com. |
A.Working five days a week including weekends. |
B.Having good communication skills. |
C.Keeping cheerful even in difficult situations. |
D.Welcoming guests and answering phone calls. |
A.What to Bring to a Job Interview |
B.How to Find a Desired Job |
C.The First Impression in a Job Interview |
D.Interview Dressing Suggestions |
A.The first judgment is made based on how you behave. |
B.What to wear should be taken into consideration before an interview. |
C.It is OK to dress informally for an interview if the work environment is casual. |
D.You don’t need to pay attention to your shoes because nobody will notice them. |
【推荐2】When Michael Phelps announced his retirement at the 2016 Rio Olympics he really had no intention of swimming competitively again. However, that changed when he was approached by the Discovery Channel to help kick off Shark Week with a race against one of the world’s fastest predators(捕猎者) — a great white!
To prepare for the big event, Phelps, having won 28 Olympic medals, practiced by racing against a reef and a hammerhead shark(锤头鲨) — both computer generated. While the swimmer’s time of 18.7 seconds was enough to beat the reef shark by 0.2 seconds, he fell behind the hammerhead, which completed the 50-meter distance in 15.1 seconds.
On July 23 at 7:00 pm, over five million viewers, including swimming fans, shark fans, Phelps fans tuned in to watch the highly expected Phelps vs Shark. To compete effectively against the fish that can swim at speeds of up to 25 mph, Phelps wore a custom wetsuit(潜水服). It was not only designed to reduce drag, but also featured a fin to mimic the shark’s powerful tail.
While television viewers saw the competitors swimming side by side, Phelps raced by himself in the cold Atlantic waters. The Discovery Channel film crew then inserted his computer-generated opponent simulating a real shark’s speed.
Though Phelps managed to complete the distance in an impressive 38.1 seconds, he was no match for the great shark, which clocked 36.1 seconds. Like a true champion, the fish celebrated the victory by leaping out of the water. Phelps, meanwhile, took the loss in good humor, tweeting: "Rematch? Next time...warmer water."
Some fans were disappointed that Phelps did not race a live shark in the ocean, although that would have been dangerous for the swimmer. Given that it was the highest-rated Shark Week special in the program’s 29-year history, they surely succeeded.
1. Why did the Discovery Channel invite Phelps to race against a great white?A.To warn people not to harm sharks. |
B.To encourage Phelps to swim competitively again. |
C.To prove the white shark swims fastest in the world. |
D.To make its program receive more attention from the audience. |
A.The reef shark. |
B.Michael Phelps. |
C.The hammerhead shark. |
D.The great white shark. |
A.Phelps thinks he lost the match because of cold water. |
B.Many people watched the race side by side on the Atlantic coast. |
C.The real great white shark leapt out of the water to celebrate its success. |
D.Fans thought Phelps and a real great white shark would be swimming next to each other. |
A.Phelps Swims Again |
B.Kicking off Shark Week |
C.Phelps Races a Great White Shark |
D.The World’s Fastest Predators: a Great White Shark |
【推荐3】Last Sunday, the famous Champs-Elysees street in Paris was turned into a giant outdoor classroom for a special spelling event called “The Big Dictation”. The event was a chance for people who love words to show off their listening and spelling skills in an unusual setting.
The Big Dictation of Champs-Elysees was organized by a writer named Rachid Santaki. He came up with the idea of large groups of people taking part in dictations back in 2013. Over 50,000 people asked to join the special spelling event on the Champs-Elysees, which turned one of Paris’s busiest streets into a classroom, with cars replaced by desks. In the end, around 5,000 people, aged 10 to 90, were chosen to take part.
Just like in school, a large “blackboard” was set up for the event near a famous building, the Arc de Triomphe. Several famous people were there to play the part of the teacher, and read the dictation texts out loud. After the dictation is read, the text on the screen lets people check their work.
Not everyone found it easy. Ten-year-old Samson thought the dictation was too quick and he couldn’t finish. Another young student agreed. “It was impossible!” he said. “The dictation was for adults.”
Even adults found it challenging, reporting that it caused stress and worry. One retired woman was pleased that she had only made two mistakes.
Marc-Antoine Jamet is in charge of the Champs-Elysees Committee, who brought the event to the famous street. He said the event wasn’t just about getting all the words right but also about bringing people together.
Another goal of The Big Dictation was to break the record for the largest dictation event ever. The previous record was set in 2018 at France’s national stadium, Stade de France, with 1,473 people taking part. That event was also run by Mr. Santaki.
1. How many people were chosen to take part in The Big Dictation last Sunday?A.Around 1, 500. | B.Around 2,000. | C.Around 5,000. | D.Over 50,000. |
A.Easy. | B.Exciting. | C.Boring. | D.Challenging. |
A.To break the record for the dictation event. |
B.To introduce a famous street to the world. |
C.To reduce the learning pressure of students. |
D.To remember the founder of the competition. |
A.The Famous Scenic Spots of France |
B.A Spelling Event Took Place on a Paris Street |
C.The French Love for Spelling Competitions |
D.An Outdoor Classroom Unique to the British |