Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani student and education activist who began speaking out for girls’ education at the age of 11. After surviving an assassination (暗杀) at the age of 15, she co-founded the Malala Fund with her father to create a world where girls everywhere could be educated without fear. Her fund supports every girl’s right to 12 years of free, safe, quality education and works mainly in countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Nigeria.
Malala believes girls are the best investment (投资) in the future peace and further development of our world. It will never be a wrong choice to spend money on girls.
In 2014 the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai the Nobel Peace Prize for their fight against the suppression (镇压) of children and young people and for the right of all children to education. Malala became the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Accepting the award, Malala said, “This award is not just for me. It is for those forgotten children who want education. It is for those frightened children who want peace. It is for those voiceless children who want change.”
In her new picture book, Malala’s Magic Pencil, Malala returns to her childhood to teach young readers about the importance of hope, believing in magic, and making the world a better place.
Malala’s first book, her personal life story co-written with Christina Lamb, I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World, was published in 2013. She is also the subject of the 2015 film He Named Me Malala.
1. What’s the purpose of the Malala Fund?| A．To improve girls’ safety. |
| B．To improve people’s living conditions. |
| C．To get young girls to school. |
| D．To win women lifetime education rights. |
| A．They are quite good at making investments. |
| B．They will play an important role in the future. |
| C．They are in greater need of peace than boys. |
| D．They do more for the development of the world than boys. |
| A．She will have more supporters in the coming years. |
| B．She is satisfied with her education. |
| C．She feels powerless to change the world. |
| D．She has a caring attitude. |
| A．It teaches readers how to draw. |
| B．It spreads hope. |
| C．It was a co-written book. |
| D．It was Malala’s first book. |
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【推荐1】Ross had serious health issues at birth and was said to have less than 1%possibility of living.He survived his first days of life,but the health problems continued.He had a brain injury shortly after birth.By the time Ross was two months old,he had already had one heart operation and three brain operations.
When he was a few years old,it became clear that Ross would have trouble walking.Most of the time, he had to get a walking stick to help him.
Ross was willing to try anything.He played soccer and basketball and learned kung fu.
Ross liked to serve others.His parents were both Emergency Medical Technicians(EMTS).
| A．Ross never failed his exams. |
| B．Sometimes he had to use a wheelchair. |
| C．Ross was also a great friend to other people. |
| D．And Ross later trained to be an EMT as well. |
| E．Ross developed a good relationship with his parents. |
| F．Meanwhile,he was a member of the Garden Club at school. |
| G．Ross made it through those early days even with challenges. |
【推荐2】I was fortunate enough to discover my love for flying when I was very young. Lucky that some things went my way: my eyesight, for example, was good enough to allow me to become a fighter pilot. And lucky that when I left the army, I found work as an airline pilot, when such jobs weren’t plentiful. I still feel lucky, after all these years, to be able to follow my passion. The airline industry has its problems, and a lot of them can be troubling, but I still find purpose and satisfaction in flying.
There’s some freedom you feel when you’re flying above the surface of the earth, no longer limited by gravity. Even at a thousand feet, you get a wider perspective. Problems that seem large down below feel smaller from that height, and smaller still by the time you reach thirty-five thousand feet.
I love that flying is an intellectual challenge. If you change the angle(角度) of the nose by even one degree while traveling at a typical commercial airliner speed of seven miles a minute, it’s enough to increase or decrease your rate of climb or descent by seven hundred feet per minute. I enjoy keeping track of all the calculations, staying aware of the weather conditions, working with a team while knowing closely what the plane can and cannot do. I like the challenge of that.
I also like sharing my passion for flying. It’s a disappointment to me that a lot of kids today aren’t fascinated by flight. I’ve watched countless children walk past the plane without paying much attention; they’re too focused on their video games or their iPods.
When there are children who eagerly want a look inside “my office” at the front of the plane, it’s so rewarding to see their excitement about something I care deeply about. If we aren’t busy during boarding, the first officer and I enjoy inviting curious children to sit in our seats in the cockpit(驾驶舱), ask questions, and let their parents take photos of them wearing a captain’s hat.
Being a pilot has a tangible end result that is beneficial to society. It feels good to take a planeload of 183 people where they need or want to go. My job is to reunite people with family and friends, to send them on vacations, to bring them to loved ones’ funerals, to get them to their job interviews. By the end of a day, I feel as if I’ve accomplished something. All of them have their own stories, motivations, needs — and helping them brings a rewarding feeling.
This is what gets me ready for work, and one of the things I look forward to.
1. What makes the author feel lucky is that ________.| A．he was able to find a job as a pilot |
| B．his job is satisfying and totally free of trouble |
| C．he began flying even when he was very young |
| D．his physical condition enables him to be a spaceman |
| A．beauty of the country | B．wonder of flight |
| C．excitement of taking photos | D．value of education |
| A．determination | B．devotion |
| C．satisfaction | D．confidence |
| A．personal account | B．science fiction |
| C．persuasive writing | D．historical story |
【推荐3】When you hear the word "birthmark", you probably think of one of those black or brown spots that you have on your body. For me, it's different -I have them on my lips and inside my mouth. I'm used to being asked, "What are those black marks on your lips?" When I tell people they're birthmarks, they usually say, "That's strange." I used to consider them ugly. However, my mom calls them beauty marks
In pictures, I used to hide my birthmarks by pursing（噘起）my lips so I wouldn't have to deal with people's questions. As I was growing up, people wore me out with them. Some people would ask me the same questions even before knowing my name. In society I feel like we judge people by their looks before their personality.
My birthmarks are caused by a genetic condition from my mom's side of the family. My mom's mom has birthmarks on her lips, and my mom's uncle and my uncle have some on their bodies. Every year I plan to have a procedure to remove them. But when imagining the process, I always get nervous and give up.
My cousin faces a similar challenge. She has a huge birthmark that takes up her whole arm. She's never tried to hide it or change her appearance. Once, her grandmother told her that the birthmark looked extremely prominent and suggested that she should wear long sleeves more often. If my cousin had actually taken that suggestion, she wouldn't be such a person as she is.
Inspired by my cousin, I am finally accepting who I am and now I don't hesitate when someone asks me about them either. I say, "They`re beauty marks" and smile without pursing my lips.
1. How did the author feel when asked about the birthmarks?| A．She was bored to be faced with the question. |
| B．She felt annoyed to give others an answer. |
| C．She was scared to be made fun of by people. |
| D．She felt excited to show her difference. |
| A．Her mother. | B．Her grandmother. |
| C．Her cousin | D．Her uncle. |
| A．She dislikes talking about her birthmark. |
| B．She is more confident than the author. |
| C．She never judges others by their looks. |
| D．She has taken her grandma's suggestion. |
| A．Brilliant. | B．Harmful |
| C．Obvious. | D．Impressive |
【推荐1】Later this month, Tate Britain will host its first Van Gogh exhibition since 1947. Here we've rounded up 4 of his best paintings before the show.
Potato Eaters
Potato Eaters was Van Gogh's first major work and, despite a distinct lack of colour, it was one that he was most proud of. His aim was to represent the difficulties of country life, so the farmers are painted in earthy tones with rough faces and bony hands. He was more concerned with conveying his message than achieving technical perfection in this painting.
Irises
Van Gogh finished almost 142 pieces during his stay in the Saint Remy de Provence asylum (精神病院), where he was a voluntary patient from 1889 to 1890. This piece was started shortly after he arrived there. The hospital garden provided much inspiration for the artist during his stay there. Originally, the flowers in this work were painted purple but the red pigment (色素) faded over time and has now turned blue.
Cafe Terrace at Night
Despite being painted more than 130 years ago, this cafe still exists in France and has since been renamed the Cafe Van Gogh. This artwork marks the first time Van Gogh's famous post-impressionistic star-filled sky was seen in a piece, and it was painted on the ground, in person, rather than from memory. While the artwork doesn't bear his signature, it's widely known to be Van Gogh's, as he mentioned Cafe Terrace at Night in a number of his letters.
Wheat Field With Cypresses
This piece was inspired by the view from Van Gogh's asylum window and was finished on the spot. The work was the title of three paintings that offer an insight into his stay at the hospital.' Van Gogh was 80 pleased with the summer landscape that he made three copies there, one of the same size—which hangs in the National Gallery and two smaller copies which he planned to gift to his mother and sister.
1. Which of the mentioned paintings will Van Gogh probably love best?| A．Potato Eaters. | B．Irises. |
| C．Cafe Terrace at Night. | D．Wheat Field With Cypresses. |
| A．In England. | B．In France. |
| C．In the asylum. | D．In the memorial museum. |
| A．Blue. | B．Red. | C．Purple. | D．Green. |
【推荐2】Everyone tries their best in life, and sometimes a few kind words of encouragement can help people realize that their efforts are not in vain (徒劳).Ⅰ remember a time when I was in fifth grade, and I was a very shy girl.
There was a drawing competition at my school that day. As everyone started to use their creative ideas to draw, I was only trying to think of something creative that could express my thoughts and emotions. Lost in my own world, I was brought back to reality when my art teacher called my name from behind. She came to me and encouraged me, saying, “Don’t overthink it, just put whatever comes to your mind on the canvas (画布). Do your best, and you will do well.”
Taking her words of wisdom to heart, I started my painting. Time flew by, and soon the bell rang, signaling the end of the time limit. We all turned in our canvases for inspection (检查). The next day, the winners of the competition were announced in front of the whole school. To my surprise, I heard my name being called second prize. It was a bolt from the blue for me, as I had never dared to dream of winning any prize.
Later on, I expressed my gratitude to my art teacher for her words of encouragement and for believing in me. That day, I became aware of my talent and started painting more whenever I had free time. Sometimes, I think that if it weren’t for her words of encouragement, I may have never discovered the talent I have.
Overall, this experience taught me the importance of encouraging others and how a few kind words can make a significant impact on someone’s life.
1. What was the author doing when called by the art teacher?| A．Organizing a drawing competition. | B．Trying to get some creative ideas. |
| C．Painting her work on her canvas. | D．Trying to get help from others. |
| A．Easy | B．Interesting | C．Challenging | D．Encouraging. |
| A．Addiction | B．Puzzlement | C．Disappointment | D．Surprise |
| A．The author didn’t show a talent for drawing. |
| B．The author was forced to participate in a drawing competition. |
| C．The author started her painting under the teacher’s encouragement. |
| D．The judge awarded the author the third prize for her picture. |
| A．The Power of Encouragement |
| B．The Importance of Art Competitions |
| C．Overcoming Shyness Through Painting |
| D．Discovering Your Great Natural Ability |
【推荐3】While living and working in Karlstad University in Sweden, I was entrusted the challenging assignment of catsitting three 10-year olds for two weeks. At first, I was a bit perturbed. From all that I had heard about cats being selfish creatures. I wondered if I would ever be able to deliver the goods.
I had been asked to stay at the cat-owners’ place for the fortnight. The first day, all three, Mercedes, Mio and Casper, seemed to be suspicious of me. I fed them, disposed of their litter and got to work. Soon, however, they began to look forward to my returning, and would mew happiness hearing the key turn in the door-lock.
As our familiarity grew, I began to playfully bid goodnight to the cats, sometimes adding aloud in Swedish that I had to wake up at 7:00 a.m. I forgot to set the alarm on most nights, but faced no problems, because at exactly 7:00 a.m.—no exaggerations here—I would hear the sounds of gentle mewing and scratching outside my bedroom door.
Then, there was one evening, when I felt a bit under the weather. Sitting on the sofa, mentally worn out and physically exhausted, I stared blankly into space, when a gentle tapping landed on my cheek. I found Casper standing on the sofa’s armrest peering into my eyes. He seemed to be asking me to cheer up, switch off for the evening and look forward to a better tomorrow.
On the evenings of the last few days, all three cats began to rush over and sit close to me on the sofa and snooze (打盹) against my feet or on my lap. They knew perhaps that our time together was nearing its end and that they would not see me again. They all came over to the door, when I left the next morning with my things packed. They just stood there and mewed for a while, and as I walked around the street bend, they hopped on to the window watching me go.
1. What does the underlined word “perturbed” mean in the first paragraph?| A．Excited. | B．Unwilling. | C．Confident. | D．Worried. |
| A．By taking care of them. | B．By taking them out. |
| C．By cheering them up. | D．By talking to them. |
| A．The cat was asking to go out. | B．The cat was playing with him. |
| C．The cat was trying to comfort him. | D．The cat was reminding him of bedtime. |
| A．Temporary. | B．Complex. | C．Casual. | D．Close. |
【推荐1】On Nov. 7, 2020, Chris Nikic did something incredible. He became the first person with Down syndrome (唐氏综合征) to complete one of the toughest athletic competitions in the world—the Ironman triathlon.
Nikic started the triathlon just before 6 a, m. on Nov. 7, entering the water in Panama City, Florida, for his swim. During the biking section his bike crashed and he skinned his knee. And during a water break, he was bitten by fire ants. But he never gave up. He finished the triathlon in 16 hours, 46 minutes and 9 seconds with just 14 minutes to spare before the cut-off time.
For two years, Nikic trained for the event, using a strategy he developed with his father which they call the “1% better each day principle.” Every day, Nikic and his father would strive to become one percent better. Nikic’s father said it works well for “a young man with Down syndrome.” On his website, Nikic outlines six strategies that helped him achieve his goal of completing the Ironman triathlon: Health (body), health (mind), friends (soul), focus on the positive, help someone else and pass it on.
Nikic originally started exercising in order to recover from ear surgery and get in shape. Now he has other goals: to live independently and one day have a big house and a nice car and to get married.
Training for the Ironman triathlon has helped make his dream come true. In fact, he recently bought a white Chevy and has been offered speaking gigs that may enable him to save up enough money to buy a house.
His next goals are to learn how to drive and he has been invited to compete in the US Special Olympics in 2022.
1. How did Chris Nikic perform in the triathlon?| A．He won the first place. | B．He had to give up halfway. |
| C．He held on to the last. | D．He finished at the cut-off time. |
| A．He could live a normal life. | B．He made progress day by day. |
| C．He recovered from ear surgery. | D．He got in shape eventually. |
| A．Unfortunate. | B．Lucky. | C．Strong willed. | D．Talkative. |
| A．Life has ups and downs. | B．All is well that ends well. |
| C．Hardship is the best training. | D．It is never too late to change. |
【推荐2】Li Jianguo, a 49-year-old teacher at the Tianjin Vocational Institute, is set to be named as one of the “2022 most beautiful teachers”—an annual public award sponsored by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Ministry of Education.
Li has stood out by taking the lead in the training of students in vocational skills, gaining a number of honors including being named as a national role model teacher. He has mentored(指导) seven national-level technique experts and a team of 14 technique masters. One of his students, Guo Jinpeng, who graduated from the institute in 2007, became a college teacher at the Chengdu Auto Vocational and Technical School and was named as a national role model teacher in 2019.
Li’s nomination as one of the “2022 most beautiful teachers” reflects that China is focusing on the importance of vocational education and aims to foster(培养) more leading personnel with the spirit of craftsmanship in the manufacturing industry.
At an international vocational and technical education conference in Tianjin last month, Li noted that there is no difference between vocational education and ordinary education, and vocational education is not secondary nor should it ever be treated as less than ordinary education. “Vocational education has the mission of fostering a quality workforce and technical experts for the country. The hardworking spirit is the key to building any ordinary people into leading personnel,” he said.
Li joined the institute in 1993 and later founded a machinery engineering practice center, providing free training t0 7,500 people a week. In 2015, he led a team of teachers to work for 40 days to repair 124 machine tools in the center. Li has devoted himself to building the country’s first additive manufacturing technique and application center at the institute to satisfy the thirst for the country’s human resources in 3D printing.
1. Why does the author mention Guo Jinpeng in paragraph 2?| A．To show the achievements of Li Jianguo. | B．To make a comparison with Li Jianguo. |
| C．To publicize national role model teachers. | D．To praise national-level technique expert |
| A．It is secondary to ordinary education. |
| B．It has nothing to do with hardworking spirit. |
| C．It is more important than ordinary education. |
| D．It should develop qualified and skilled talents. |
| A．Boring. | B．Productive. | C．Challenging. | D．Well-paid. |
| A．China Sponsoring Annual Award for Teachers |
| B．China Aiming to Develop More Leading Personnel |
| C．Different Education Training Different Kinds of Students |
| D．A Vocational Teacher to Be Awarded as One of the “Most Beautiful Teachers” |
【推荐3】Oprah Winfrey is recognized as one of the most powerful females in the world. A successful TV hostess, and an influential producer are among the titles she is known as.
She was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on January 29, 1954. As a child, she lived with poverty and mistreatment. Although she was not offered everything effortlessly, she still overcame her childhood struggles and made her mark in the world.
How did Oprah Winfrey overcome the setbacks (挫折) and build her career from zero? It started when she was 19 and won the Miss Black Tennessee beauty contest. This was her stepping stone towards her journey to work in the media. She started her career as a radio and TV hostess in Nashville. Then she moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where she hosted a local talk show called People Are Talking. This show gained popularity and this finally led to her own national talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, which ran for 25 seasons and was the highest-rated talk show in the history of television.
Oprah has a heart of gold and has been a supporter of many causes over the course of her career, such as education, health, and wellness. She has used her stage to inspire and teach people worldwide through her charity organization known as the Oprah Winfrey Network. She also took a step for the education of girls in South Africa by starting the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy.
Oprah Winfrey’s life is a true example of where being strong and determined can lead you. She has shown people that if you put your mind to something, you can achieve it. The lesson we can learn from her is that no matter how hard things get, you can always find the strength to keep going and reach your goals.
1. What was Oprah’s childhood like?| A．She was born with a silver spoon. | B．She struggled with health problems. |
| C．She went through a lot of difficulties. | D．She grew up in an easy atmosphere. |
| A．Winning a beauty contest. | B．Launching a local talk show. |
| C．Running a national talk show. | D．Hosting a radio and TV programme. |
| A．Warm-hearted but impatient. | B．Humorous and ambitious. |
| C．Narrow-minded but talented. | D．Strong-willed and kind-hearted. |
| A．The Oprah Winfrey Show — A Stage to Inspire People |
| B．The Oprah Winfrey Show — The Highest Rated Talk Show |
| C．Oprah Winfrey — A Female Supporter of Media Broadcasting |
| D．Oprah Winfrey — One of the Most Powerful Women in the World |
