My name is Amber and I want to share my story with you because what you've shared about life and positive energy has changed my life.
This past year has been one of the hardest for me.I felt I was stuck in a position that had nothing to do with what I wanted to do with my life.In January,after two years of being together,my boyfriend left me.
I read your blog every Monday morning as I drink my coffee at work,but it wasn't until this March that I told myself “no more negativity (消极)” as you taught readers in your blog.
Since then I've got into new habits at work to keep my energy positive.When people walk in the front door,I'm the first face they see,so I smile big when I say “good morning” to them,especially on Mondays.Instead of waiting for someone to ask me for help,I offer it with an open mind.The CEO noticed my change and offered me the executive assistant position that I wanted.
One of the biggest things I've taken to heart from your blog is changing my perspective (看法) on my job.Yes,it was not an important position,but when I was passionate (热情的) about it,I could make my life fulfilling.
All in all,I have to thank you somehow for having the passion to help others because it truly is inspiring to me.So thank you so much,John.My life has changed because your words pointed me in the right direction.Take care!
Sincerely,
Amber
1. Amber wrote the letter mainly to ________.A.introduce herself to John |
B.talk about her bad year |
C.ask for some advice |
D.express her thanks |
A.didn't like her boyfriend |
B.spent a lot of time online |
C.wasn't satisfied with her job |
D.received very good education |
A.He is a very famous writer. |
B.He used to live a very negative life. |
C.He doesn't like sharing his life stories. |
D.He likes helping others through writing positive blogs. |
A.Practice makes perfect. |
B.Bad luck doesn't exist long. |
C.A positive attitude is rewarding. |
D.A friend in need is a friend indeed. |
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【推荐1】Mouth open in wonder and horror, Laurent Pelletier stares at the bush cricket that has landed in front of him on the picnic table. “Can we eat it?” he asks his mum. “Can I take it as a travel companion?”
In early 2022, Laurent’s parents decided to quit their jobs. They took their four children, Mia, Léo, Colin, and Laurent, travelled over 52, 000 miles and visited 13 countries. Over the months, the world constantly unveiled (显露) itself. The kids played pat-a-cake with uniformed schoolchildren in Botswana, and while in Tanzania they tried African traditional dances with locals and stayed on a banana farm. In Thailand, they touched an elephant, calling out in surprise at how rough it felt. Rarely did they talk about why they were abroad in the first place, with one exception. While travelling along a dusty Mongolian highway last summer, Laurent, who had seemed unaware of what was to come, asked, “What does it mean to be blind? How will I cross the street? Will I be able to drive a car?”
“It’s like when you have your eyes closed,” his mother said. “It won’t happen overnight, but slowly, over years. ”Being blind, she continued, didn’t mean the end of the world. Rather, the world would be different. Nothing would prevent them from doing most things, including skiing, swimming or even becoming scientists who worked on cures for their disease. Laurent nodded, then went back to making up his own games to pass the time.
The four kids will become blind, likely in adulthood. They have a disease called retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a group of related eye disorders that cause progressive eyesight loss. By far, it has no effective treatment, and it will gradually take away their eyesight. However, their parents still want their kids to lead full lives, whether they’re blind or not. The trip has reinforced (增强) what they believe all these years-the kids will find their way.
Each day, their parents watch the kids change, physically and emotionally. Laurent grows taller and needs more independence. Both Léo and Colin become more confident and outgoing, unafraid to engage with strangers. “Today, my eyesight is good and I’m going to make the most of it, ”says Mia. “Tomorrow, we will rise to the challenge. ”
1. According to the passage, what did the family experience on their trip?A.They did the farm work. |
B.They took elephant rides. |
C.They completed zoo tours. |
D.They enjoyed the folk dance. |
A.Their kids’ health. |
B.Their work challenges. |
C.Their family dreams. |
D.Their passion for nature. |
A.Strong bodies. |
B.Social skills. |
C.Positive mindset. |
D.Language ability. |
A.Travelling is to seek for an interesting life. |
B.Nothing is impossible to a determined heart. |
C.One’s potential cannot always be underrated. |
D.Treasure what you have and live life to the fullest. |
No one promised life would be perfect.If you look for perfection,you’11 never be content.Don’t condition your happiness on meeting every expectation you set for yourself.It is good to be ambitious,but you’11 never be perfect.If you expect otherwise,your life will be filled with disappointments.
Success doesn’t happen overnight.
There is a lesson in every struggle.And once the storm is over,you won’t remember how you made it through or how you managed to survive.But one thing is certain.When you come out of the storm,you won’t be the same person who walked in.That’s what this storm’s all about.Don’t complain about how terrible your life is.If you search for the lesson in your present struggle,you’11 be able to make positive changes that would prevent similar situations in the future.
Without hard times,you wouldn’t appreciate the good ones.Strength does not come from winning.Your struggles develop your strengths.When you go through hardships and decide not to give in,that is strength.It is hard to find much to smile about when you fail,but how else would you improve yourself?If you look at failure as a part of your evolutionary process,you’11 stay positive and pursue your goals for as long as it takes.
1. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?
A.Every person has to go through hard times |
B.We can learn a lot from our struggles |
C.We should accept the fact that life is not perfect |
D.Things to remember when you are having a bad day |
A.Success will come quickly. |
B.Hard work leads to success. |
C.Success calls for patience. |
D.Confidence is the first step to success. |
A.1essons from struggles make us stronger |
B.all things are difficult before they are easy |
C.we should forget how we managed to survive |
D.similar situations in the future will never appear |
A.Hard times make us lose heart and be short of courage. |
B.Perseverance in time of hardships develops our strengths. |
C.Smiles when you fail will not help to improve yourself. |
D.We should try to avoid failures in the evolutionary process. |
【推荐3】It was an autumn morning shortly after my husband and I moved into our first house. Our children were upstairs unpacking, and I was looking out of the window at my father moving around mysteriously on the front lawn. “What are you doing out there?” I called to him.
He looked up, smiling. “I’m making you a surprise.” I thought it could be just about anything. When we were kids, he always created something surprising for us. Today, however, Dad would say no more, and caught up in the business of our new life, I eventually forgot about his surprise.
Until one gloomy day the next March when I glanced out of the window, saw a dot of blue across the yard. I headed outside for a closer look. They were crocuses (番红花) throughout the front lawn blue, yellow and my favorite pink, with little faces moving up and down in the cold wind. I remembered the things Dad secretly planted last autumn. He knew how the darkness and dullness of winter always got me down. What could have been more perfectly timely to my needs?
My father’s crocuses bloomed (开花) each spring for the next five seasons, always bringing the same assurance: Hard times are almost over. Hold on, keep going, and light is coming soon.
Then a spring came with only half the usual blooms and the next spring there were none. I missed the crocuses, so I would ask Dad to come over and plant new bulbs. But I never did. He died suddenly one October day. My family were in deep sorrow, leaning on our faith.
On a spring afternoon four years later, I was driving back when I felt depressed. It was Dad’s birthday, and I found myself thinking about him. This was not unusual-my family often talked about him, remembering how he lived up to his faith. Suddenly I slowed as I turned into our driveway. I stopped and stared at the lawn. There on the muddy grass with small piles of melting snow, bravely waving in the wind, was one pink crocus.
How could a flower bloom from a bulb more than 18 years ago, one that hadn’t bloomed in over a decade? But there was the crocus. Tears filled my eyes as I realized its significance.
Hold on, keep going, and light is coming soon. The pink crocus bloomed for only a day, but it built my faith for a lifetime.
1. According to the first three paragraphs, we learn that .A.it kept bothering the author not knowing what the surprise was |
B.the author was unpacking when her father was making the surprise |
C.it was not the first time that the author’s father had made a surprise |
D.the author knew what the surprise was because she knew her father |
A.The author usually felt depressed in the season of winter. |
B.The author’s father planted the crocuses to lift her low spirits. |
C.The author often thought about her father after he died. |
D.The crocuses bloomed each spring before her father died. |
A.a part-time worker who loved flowers |
B.a kind-hearted man who lived with faith |
C.a full-time gardener with skillful hands |
D.an ordinary man with doubts in his life |
【推荐1】Fancy spending your summer break improving your skills and preparing for your first job? We have gathered the best summer programs in Singapore in recent years. Now you will be able to narrow down your choices and make a decision.
StandOut Global Summer Program
At StandOut Summer School, one of your missions will be to work as an intern (实习生) with leaders in the business world who have plenty of years of experience in the field. Through this program, you can boost your knowledge by interacting with experts in fields like digital marketing, entrepreneurship (创业), investment, etc. Wherever you come from, the school will welcome you in their all-inclusive program.
NTU Summer School Program
Nanyang Technological University will take you on a unique experience in their summer camp. In NTU`s summer school, you will be able to enjoy your favorite business track out of five different options, Each track will lead you to an internship at. a top-ranked company lasting from 3 weeks to 2 months.
NUS Summer School
The National University of Singapore offers one of the leading summer camps in Singapore. The program is designed for students who are from its partner universities located all around the world. With passion as one of the university’s core values, the NUS Summer School guarantees continuous development for its students.
Singapore Management University Global Summer Program
With its third Global Summer Program starting in July, Singapore Management University offers international students an unforgettable opportunity: 4 weeks of learning in Singapore, with a week spent overseas in another Asian city to merge in an unmatched experience.
Get in touch with us to get all your questions about global summer programs answered!
1. How can students learn more about business in StandOut Global Summer Program?A.By being an intern at a top-ranked company. |
B.By working with experienced businessmen. |
C.By participating in one’s favorite business track. |
D.By interacting with professors in related fields. |
A.Both help students start their own business. |
B.Both invite experts to guide students. |
C.Both expand students’ knowledge in business. |
D.Both offer students internships at top-ranked companies. |
A.It is open to students from all over the world. |
B.It focuses on digital marketing and entrepreneurship. |
C.It is only for students from its cooperation universities. |
D.It is designed for students seeking overall development. |
A.Internship opportunities in European cities. |
B.Inclusion of outdoor adventure activities. |
C.A week spent learning in an Asian city outside Singapore. |
D.Scholarship opportunities for students from developing countries. |
A.a university website | B.a business magazine |
C.a corporate brochure | D.an overseas study guide |
【推荐2】These 4 novels will get your summer off to a terrific start
This Time Tomorrow
by Emma Straub
Straub’s new novel is a time-travel fantasy filled with her signature awareness of the infinite ways we humans make life harder for ourselves. The heroine here is a single woman named Alice who works at her old high school. Her father, a bestselling novelist who raised Alice on his own, is dying in a New York hospital. On the night of Alice’s 40th birthday, Alice returns from a drunken party and stumbles into the gift of time travel, which allows her to explore the big question, “What if”?
Search
by Michelle Huneven
Huneven’s comic novel is a delicious must-read for anyone who’s ever served on a committee. The narrator, Dana Potowski, is a food writer living in California who’s roped into joining the search committee for the new minister of the church. Huneven dramatizes how one strong personality—in this case a young woman swollen with insolence—can control a committee.
One-Shot Harry
by Gary Phillips
Group decisions are not something Harry Ingram worries about. He’s the star of this new hard-boiled mystery by veteran crime writer Gary Phillips. One-Shot Harry is set in L.A. in 1963, as racial tensions are worsening in advance of Martin Luther King’s upcoming Freedom Rally at Wrigley Field. Harry, a Black free news photographer who roams all over L.A. with his Speed Graphic camera, is the best of all possible guides to this moment. His job gives him entrée into neighborhoods and events that might otherwise be off-limits to him because of his race.
Knock Off the Hat
by Richard Stevenson
Richard Lipez, who wrote under the penname Richard Stevenson, was a groundbreaking author of gay detective novels featuring private eye Donald Strachey. Knock Off The Hat may be the best novel Dick ever wrote. Its main character, Clifford Waterman, is a former police detective dishonorably discharged from the Army during World War II for an “indecent act.”
1. What can we infer from the passage?A.Straub is a bestselling novelist. |
B.Huneven is a young woman swollen with insolence. |
C.Black people were unable to enter into many places in 1963. |
D.Clifford is a respectable former police detective. |
A.One-Shot Harry | B.Search |
C.Knock Off the Hat | D.This Time Tomorrow |
A.He had a special penname. | B.He wrote gay detective novels. |
C.He once served the army during WWⅡ. | D.He had a sharp vision. |
【推荐3】Anthony Doerr’s new bestseller, All the Light We Cannot See, holds special appeal for me. That’s how I would describe it. From the poetic language, to the realization of what the tile actually means: that underneath the surface of history, there is light that has not been seen, and stories that have gone untold.
I’m going to be honest-love for this book didn’t hit me straight away. In fact, my first attempt to read it last month ended with me putting it aside and going to find something easier, lighter and less descriptive to read. But this book is built on beautiful imagery. Both in the literal sense-the physical world of 1940s Paris and Germany, and the metaphorical (隐喻性的)sense-scientific and philosophical references to light, to seeing and not seeing, and the differences between the two. It’s a beautiful work of genius, but it does get a little complicated at times.
However, when we get into the meat of this World War II novel, it’s also an upsetting story of a childhood torn apart by war. It’s about Parisian Marie Laure who has been blind since she was six, and a German orphan called Werner who finds himself at the center of the Hitler Youth. Both of their stories are told with sensitivity and sympathy, each one forced down a path by their personal circumstances and by that destructive monster-war.
I think this is the kind of book you will never appreciate if you stop too soon-I learned that lesson. From the first to last page, there is a theme of invisible lines running parallel (平行的)to one another and sometimes, just sometimes, crossing in the strangest way. These two lives we are introduced to seem to be worlds apart, and yet they come together and influence one another. It was this, more than the predictably awful tale of war, that made me feel quite emotional.
1. What does the writer think of the book?A.Light and easy to read. |
B.Rich in philosophical ideas. |
C.Fascinating but too descriptive. |
D.Too complicated for its theme. |
A.The war leads to their sensitivity. |
B.They know each other at an early age. |
C.The Hitler Youth pushes them to grow. |
D.They both have a miserable childhood. |
A.The book’s dramatic ending. |
B.The book’s beautiful imagery. |
C.The characters’ interconnected destiny. |
D.The suffering brought by World War II. |
A.To share the writer’s feelings of a book. |
B.To recommend a delightful bestseller. |
C.To tell readers a heartbreaking story. |
D.To analyze the structure of a book. |
【推荐1】In 1972, Barbara Rieco penned a heartfelt children’s book that held her dream within its pages. Despite her best efforts, the manuscript (手稿) faced repeated rejection from publishers, leading her to eventually set aside her dream of becoming a published author.
Little did she know that, decades later, her grandson would turn the dream into reality. Chad Cooper, a production professional, decided to give his grandmother the ultimate Christmas gift — the publication of her treasured book. Visiting her in Baltimore for the holidays, he secretly took her original manuscript, along with the drawings for the book she had obtained from an artist years ago, and transformed them into a beautifully printed book.
On Christmas morning, as Barbara unwrapped the carefully crafted gift, she was overcome with emotion as she realized what the surprise was. The moment, captured and posted online by Chad, quickly resonated (产生共鸣) with viewers, and the video became a hit.
“This is probably the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me in my entire life,” Barbara said in the video, who also gave her grandson a big hug, with tears.
Chad’s thoughtful gesture didn’t just end with the surprise; he also included a link to the book on Amazon, making it available to the public. The response was nothing short of magic — within days, Barbara’s once-forgotten book skyrocketed to the top of Amazon’s bestseller list, earning the coveted spot as a best seller.
Chad filmed the reaction to that news and shared more updates. Barbara said she had been reading every single comment online and wanted to respond to them all but there were thousands of them.
“I’ve bought Barbara Rieco’s book even though I’m 21 and don’t even have kids. I’ve read it and I really like it,” said one viewer.
“My children enjoy reading the book and they recommend me to read it as well,” another viewer commented.
Barbara Rieco’s book, now accepted by a new generation of readers, continues to spread joy and inspiration.
1. What did Chad Cooper do for his grandmother?A.He had her book published. | B.He drew for her new book. |
C.He arranged an artist to meet her. | D.He helped finish her manuscript. |
A.Calm and proud. | B.Lucky but regretful. |
C.Delighted but worried. | D.Excited and grateful. |
A.Dangerous. | B.Desired. | C.Empty. | D.Forgotten. |
A.To reveal Barbara’s gift for writing books. |
B.To show the popularity of Barbara’s book. |
C.To tell the influence of reading on the young. |
D.To highlight the value of Chad’s Christmas gift. |
【推荐2】Late one night in July 2020 in Reykjavik, Haraldur(Halli) Thorleifsson was wandering around the city’s main shopping street with his wife and two kids. During their walk, his three-year-old son was thirsty and wanted a drink from the corner store. But Thorleifsson soon discovered he couldn't help with the simple request: A 20-centimetre step blocked his access to the store.
The barrier was all too familiar. Born with muscular dystrophy, which causes progressive weakness and loss of muscle, Thorleifsson, now 46, has been using a wheelchair since he was 25. As he waited outside, he recalled, “I thought about how strange it is that we separate families in this way. I thought about all the times I wasn’t able to join my friends at restaurants, pubs and stores that are inaccessible.”
Living all over the world as a creative director and digital designer in cities such as San Francisco and Tokyo, Thorleifsson had witnessed first-hand how different cities consider and plan for accessibility, from ramps(斜坡) and sidewalks to public transportation.
Having recently sold his digital creative agency, Ueno, to Twitter, Thorleifsson now had the financial means to make a difference in his hometown. He decided to start with a project to make Iceland wheelchair accessible, one ramp at a time.
Ramp Up Reykjavik was launched as a non-profit in 2021 with a goal to build 100 ramps, mostly in the city’s down-town, within a year. Unlike portable and temporary solutions in other cities, these ramps are permanent structures that match the aesthetic of the buildings, making them appear as if they’ve always been there. It’s a design detail that helps provide a sense of inclusivity.
With the help of government funding and other sponsors, the Ramp Up team finished ahead of schedule and has broadened its scope to all of Iceland, with the goal of building1, 500 ramps countrywide by 2026.
1. What inspired Thorleifsson to build the ramps?A.His inconvenience in life. | B.His childhood experience. |
C.A request from his wife. | D.His desire to make a fortune. |
A.Great donations from society. |
B.Money from sale of his company. |
C.Full support from the government. |
D.A wealth of experience in management. |
A.It is non-profit. |
B.It highlights the details. |
C.It fits in with the surroundings. |
D.It solves the problem temporarily. |
A.Flexible and thoughtful. | B.Modest and considerate. |
C.Selfless and confident. | D.Generous and helpful. |
【推荐3】Charlie is a factory worker in this hectic age - a minor cog in the grinding wheels of industry. His job -mechanically tightening bolts on a moving belt. The monotony of the work drives him berserk. Taken to hospital he soon recovers and is discharged, cautioned to avoid excitement.
Charlie unconsciously thwarts an attempted jailbreak. As a reward he is given a cell with all the comforts of home. But just as he is ready to settle down to a life of ease and contentment in jail, he is pardoned. He then gets a job in a shipyard, but is fired for doing the wrong things at the wrong times. He resolves to return to the comfort and security of jail.
He meets the girl - a gamine of the waterfront. She and her orphaned sisters are about to be taken into custody by the juvenile welfare officers, but she escapes. When she is about to be arrested for stealing food, Charlie attempts to take the blame, without success. He wanders into a cafeteria, orders everything in sight, then informs the manager that he has no money to pay.
On the way to jail he meets the girl again. Together they escape and from then on they are inseparable companions.
Charlie gets a job as night watchman in a department store. His first night on duty is hectic. Burglars invade the store, and Charlie is involved once again with the police, and once more shunted to jail.
Released, he meets the girl who has found herself a job as a cabaret dancer. She gets Charlie a job in the same restaurant as a singing waiter. He proves a huge success. Happiness seems close now, but the juvenile welfare officers have finally tracked the girl down.
They attempt to take her into custody, but Charlie foils them and escapes with the girl. Together they trudge down the lonely road, ready to face whatever the future may bring.
1. Which of Chaplin’s movies is the passage above related to?A.City Lights | B.The Tramp |
C.Modern Times | D.The Golden Rush |
A.Excited | B.Mad |
C.Abnormal | D.Confuse |
A.Charlie like many people in that age had no hope for tomorrow. |
B.Charlie Chaplin led his changeable life as he did in the movie. |
C.Charlie was always fighting for his life and never yielded. |
D.Charlie was always kind to all the girls whom he met. |