【推荐1】She may have lacked a home, but now this teen has top honors.

A 17-year-old student who spent much of high school living around homeless shelters — and sometimes sleeping in her car — today graduated and spoke on behalf of her class at Charles Drew High School in Clayton County, Ga. , just outside of Atlanta.

Chelsea Fearce held a 4.466 GPA and scored 1900 on her SATs despite having to use her cellphone to study after the shelter lights were turned off at night.

“I know I have been made stronger. I was homeless. My family slept on cushions on the floor and we were lucky if we got more than one full meal a day. Getting a shower, food and clean clothes was an everyday struggle,” Fearce said in a speech she gave at her graduation ceremony. Fearce overcame her day-to-day struggles by focusing on a better day. “I just told myself to keep working, because the future will not be like this anymore,” she told WSBTV.

Fearce, one of five children, grow up in a family that sometimes had an apartment to live in, but at other times had to live in homeless shelters or even out of their car, if they had one. “You’re worried about your home life and then worried at school．Worry about being a little hungry sometimes and go hungry sometimes. You just have to deal with it. You eat what you can, when you can.”

To our surprise, Fearce overcame the difficulties and even tested high enough to be admitted into college half way through her high school career. She starts college next year at Spelman College as a junior where she is planning to study biology, pre-med (医学预科) . “Don’t give up. Do what you have to do right now so that you can have the future that you want,” Fearce said.

1. How did Fearce go on with her study without access to lights?

A．By the car light．

B．By her cellphone．

C．By lights out of shelters．

D．By moonlight．

2. When Fearce starts college at Spelman College, she will _____.

A．have graduated earlier from high school than normal

B．be a 17-year-old student from a poor family

C．have a home without sleeping in her car or shelters

D．have raised enough money to go to college

3. What lesson can we learn from Fearce’s experience?

A．Knowledge can change your fate．

B．Don’t give up, and tomorrow will be better．

C．Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well．

D．He that will not work shall not eat．

【推荐2】During the outbreak of Corona-virus, people have got creative with ways to get everyday tasks done. Maria Botero, a resident and business owner in Medellín, Colombia is one of those out-of-the-box thinkers who has a new system in place to go about addressing her day to day workload. Owner of a local mini-market called E1 Porvenir, Botero has sought the help of her dog, Eros, to complete deliveries to some of their regular customers.

Eros, an eight-year-old chocolate Labrador, has been with the Botero family for several years now. Before she met Eros, Maria was uncertain to get a dog. However, her son’s repeated demands finally persuaded her to make up her mind. They welcomed Eros into their lives, and he’s been part of the family ever since.

When they opened their mini-market four years ago, the Boteros would bring Eros along for their daily deliveries. Thanks to a big brain and lots of treats, Eros gradually learned the names of some of their regular customers. When told someone’s name that he’s familiar with, he’s able to make his way to the person’s home alone. When the COVID-19 pandemic (流行病) got bad in Colombia and the government began restricting citizens’ ability to go out and buy groceries freely, Maria knew it was time to put Eros’ skills to good use.

Climbing the hilly neighborhood of Tulipanes with the handle of a basket held tightly in his mouth, Eros completes deliveries on a daily basis. Once he arrives at his destination, the customers know that tipping in the form of treats and lots of pats is a must. He’s such a good boy, after all! Inside the basket, Maria leaves a receipt for the goods delivered. Customers can pay via a simple online transfer.

1. Why did Maria accept Eros?

A．She wanted to satisfy her son.	B．She was a pet lover.
C．She tried to turn to him for help.	D．She needed his company.

2. What does Eros do for Maria during the COVID-19 pandemic?

A．He welcomes familiar customers.	B．He delivers goods to regular customers.
C．He collects receipts from the new customers.	D．He entertains customers with newly-learned skills.

3. What can we learn about Eros?

A．He was once a pet of a customer’s.	B．He usually went to people’s homes for treats alone.
C．He carried shopping baskets for Maria before.	D．He used to follow Maria around the neighborhood.

4. How does the customers respond to Eros’ work?

A．They leave tips in Eros’ basket.

B．They introduce their pets to Eros.

C．They show their love and satisfaction to Eros.

D．They express willingness to pay for Eros’ service.

【推荐3】Diana was out shopping in a busy department store after work one evening. Just five minutes before closing time, she heard a staff member saying, “someone is having a seizure (癫痫)”: Walking quickly towards the staff member, Diana saw a fellow shopper on the ground. She had fallen and was lying on the floor, jerking uncontrollably. A small group of people had gathered to help the woman and a staff member called an ambulance. Dian a knew that she could use what she had learned on her first aid course to help as well.

Knowing it was important to keep the woman safe, one of the employees brought over a staff jacket and they put it under the woman’s head so she wouldn’t injure herself. “The seizure probably lasted only a few minutes, but it seemed much longer while it was going on,” Diana said. “When the jerking stopped, a man helped turn the woman on to her side. I then tilted her head back to help her keep breathing. After the seizure, the woman seemed not to be able to understand what we were saying and couldn’t speak. Luckily, I had learned that this can happen after a seizure and it may take some time for people to get back to normal.”

“It was such a comfort when she very tentatively answered that she was OK. By this time, the ambulance was on its way, the store had closed for the night and the other shoppers who had helped at first had left.” “We all a-greed that the woman was in safe hands with the first aider and a nurse who had also stopped to help, so I started to make my way out of the store.”

“As I was leaving, one of the store’s employees said, ‘thank you for your kindness’”. “I was very touched by her words, and I told her that I’d learned first aid in case something like this ever happened, and now it had. Even though the incident left me feeling very shaken, I was glad I knew what to do to help.”

1. What did Diana do to help the woman suffering from a seizure?

A．She called an ambulance for her.	B．She helped turn the woman to one side.
C．She brought over a staff jacket to keep her warm.	D．She made sure the woman could breathe easily.

2. How did Diana feel after the incident?

A．Grateful.

B．Relieved.

C．Anxious.

D．Regretful.

3. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?

A．Diana stayed to help when the ambulance arrived.

B．The woman could not answer their questions because of pain.

C．It was essential to learn some knowledge of first aid.

D．The employee was too frightened to offer a helping hand.

4. Which proverb can be applied to Diana’s actions in this situation?

A．Actions speak louder than words.	B．Constant dropping water wears the stone.
C．A friend in need is a friend indeed.	D．Where there is a will, there is a way.

【推荐1】Tennis great Billie Jean King is a great athlete and a pioneer in sport and she won four singles titles at the US Open between 1967 and 1974. Now, the same tennis officials with whom she often competed with have paid her a special honor. US Open organizers named their venue (会场) the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at the beginning of this year’s championship. The decision came as a surprise to the star.

Billie Jean King had her first tennis lesson at the age of 11, and became interested in it. Six years later she made herself known winning the first of 20 titles at Wimbledon in the doubles championship. King went on to become the first female athlete to earn $100,000 in a year. But her greatest achievements may have been off the game. She devoted herself to fighting for equal status (地位) for women and women in sports that went far away from tennis.

A unique chance arrived and it proved a perfect way for King to further change the place of women in sports in 1973. She was challenged to play a man-tennis great Bobby Riggs. The men organizing the event expected it would provide great fun and the event was reported by sportscaster (体育评论员) Howard Cosell. But King found he focused on her appearance, never mentioning her athletic achievements. King saw it as a crossroad in her fighting for women’s equality in sports. She did win, further opening chances for girls in sports.

But some young female athletes now don’t take these chances seriously. When asked what they knew about Billie King, they looked puzzled. “They’ve got many chances to play and it’s a good thing. However, we still have a long way to go for girls and women in sports and that’s what I want-- I want the dream to be equal” She said.

1. Billie Jean King fought with tennis officials for ______.

A．better pay for herself	B．more chances to compete
C．the equality (平等) for women in sports	D．a special honor from them

2. Billie King first won her fame through ______.

A．her competition with Bobby Riggs in 1973

B．being the first athlete to get a yearly income of $100,000

C．the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

D．her victory in the doubles championship

3. Why was the event with Bobby Riggs organized in 1973?

A．To attract more audience for the interests of the organizer.

B．To increase Billie King’s fame in the sports field.

C．To make the sport tennis popular:

D．To further open chances for women in sports.

4. From the passage, we can learn that Billie King.

A．has always been respected and honored in sports from the start

B．thinks that the status women have got in sports is high enough

C．is disappointed at not being recognized by young female athletes

D．thinks inequality between men and women in sports still exists

5. That sportscaster Howard Cosell focused on her appearance shows that ______.

A．beautiful female athletes were not quite common

B．women athletes were looked down upon at that time

C．Billy King remained unknown at that time

D．he didn’t know much about Billie King.

【推荐2】Having worked in a nature reserve for 30 years, Hou Tiguo has developed a special ability—he can tell what kind of birds are around simply by their singing. “I can also tell whether they are happy or unhappy,” he added with a big smile.

The 52-year-old’s home, Baihualing, a village in Yunnan province, is well-known for the diversity of birds. He recalled, “In the 1970s, people were so poor. Birds were often targeted as food, so almost all the children including me in the village were good at using slingshots (弹弓).”

His life changed in 1989, when a couple hiking through the mountains visited Baihualing. They asked him to be their guide and lead them to good bird-watching spots. He said, “That was the first time I had made money from birds without killing them.”

Inspired by that, the villagers built a reserve to feed birds and protect the habitat (栖息地) of birds. In the decades that followed, more bird-watchers visited the village. The village became a popular destination for bird lovers, and most villagers have turned into bird protectors and engaged in serving bird-loving tourists.

In the village, there are more than 60 “bird guides” like Hou. More than 20 guesthouses which have hosted visitors from more than 100 countries bring in a total income of 15 million yuan every year. “During the peak season, I serve nearly 100 tourists a day. Thanks to the birds, our life is not what it used to be any more.” Hou said, adding that he takes his 3-year-old grandson with him every day to feed birds and teaches him to love and respect them.

1. Why is Hou’s special ability mentioned in paragraph 1?

A．To show his typical talent.	B．To describe the variety of birds.
C．To introduce the beauty of nature.	D．To indicate his devotion to the job.

2. What has happened in Baihualing according to the text?

A．Visitors come to the village to protect birds.	B．The local government established a reserve.
C．Villagers began to engage in traveling around.	D．Bird-watching industry benefits villagers in return.

3. How does the author describe the current living conditions of the locals?

A．Telling moving tales.	B．Using plentiful numbers.
C．Quoting famous sayings.	D．Giving accurate definitions.

4. Which can be the best title of the text?

A．The Reserve Is Birds’ Best Home	B．Birds Help Villagers’ Life Take Off
C．The Wild Birds Are in Danger of Extinction	D．Take Action to Protect the Environment Now

【推荐3】Jerry wanted to continue his studies through college after his graduation from high school; so every morning he never failed to read the classified ads in the newspaper. He scanned even the smallest ad, hoping to find one company needing the services of a high school graduate.

His patience paid off for early one morning he read an ad which said: “An executive wants boy to assist him in his office. He should at least be a high school graduate.”

Jerry cut the ad and quickly took a bath. He put on a clean suit, brushed his short hair neatly, and after asking permission from mother, he proceeded to the office which advertised the ad. When he reached the place, he saw that it was filled with young people. His heart beat faster for he felt he had a very slim chance to be selected.

Very soon the office became empty and Jerry found himself being briefed by the executive. He was asked to report at eight o'clock the following morning. After Jerry left the office, the manager asked the executive, “What made you select that boy who did not have a single recommendation?” “That is where you are mistaken,” explained the executive. “Before entering this office, he wiped his feet and closed the door quietly. It shows he is careful. I noticed that he stood instantly and offered his seat to an old man who entered the office. His act shows that he is kind and considerate boy. He took off his cap when he entered the room and answered my questions promptly indicating that he is polite and gentlemanly.”

“Do you know that I purposely laid a book on the floor to find out what these applicants will do?” the executive continued. “This boy picked it up and placed it on the table while the rest stepped on it. Does this not show that this boy is orderly? While the others pushed and jostled each other in their desire to be interviewed first, this boy waited quietly instead of pushing and crowding as the rest did. I noticed, when I talked to him, that his clothes were clean. Of course, he had no letter of recommendation, but the things that he did counted more than a dozen letters of recommendation. Furthermore, I really do not believe in written recommendations. I judge a person’s character by the way he behaves spontaneously, because I believe that the training of a person will always show in whatever he does and in whatever place he is.”

“Now, I hope you are convinced why I selected that boy among the other applicants even if he does not have a single written recommendation.”

1. What did Jerry feel when he arrived at the office?

A．He was completely disappointed.

B．He was quite astonished by what he saw.

C．He was afraid he wouldn’t be admitted.

D．He felt empty because he didn’t have a recommendation.

2. How can the character of a person be shown according to the executive?

A．By one’s recommendation.	B．By his actions.
C．By others’ comments on him	D．By his determination.

3. What words can best describe Jerry?

A．Responsible and well-mannered	B．Polite and strong-willed
C．Ambitious and gentlemanly	D．Thoughtful and spontaneous

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．Never Judge a Book by Its Cover	B．Observation Is the Best Teacher
C．Seeing Is Believing	D．The Best Recommendation

【推荐1】I’ve been teaching college for many years, long enough to note the steady relaxation of attention in matters of student dress. I’ve long been used to the torn jeans, shorts in the dead of the Maine winter, and ball caps worn backward. Still, I took note recently when one of my students showed up in sleep bottoms. I’m familiar with the school of thought that says how students dress is irrelevant, so long as they’re learning. But I also wonder about the wisdom of blurring(模糊) the line between bed and desk.

I smile when I think back on the occasions that my parents associated us with needing to look tidy and neat. Once, when I was 14 and my brother 12, my father announced that he was taking us into Manhattan (just a subway ride away) to see the film “2001: A Space Odyssey.” My brother and I were excited by the proposal, but were momentarily upset when my father directed us to put on our best clothes, including jackets and ties. “But why?” I begged, not wanting to change out of my comfortable jeans, T-shirt, and sneakers.

“Because,” he said, “we’re going to New York.”

I can still see the stars in his eyes as he said these words.

So yes, I’m all for freedom of choice in matters of dress, and yes, I do want my students to be comfortable. But I also want to pay my respects to those students who believe that appearance counts.

I think of the woman – a somewhat older student—I had in class a few years ago. She was someone to whom science did not come easily: She worked hard for respectable grades on every assignment. But I was struck by how tastefully she dressed, day after day. When the course ended, I took a moment to mention this to her. “You always looked so nice,” I remarked. “As if you were ready to take on the world.

She answered, as if it were obvious, “I’ve waited 12 years to return to school, and I dress up to remind myself to be serious about it.”

And, I might add, she seemed perfectly comfortable to me.

1. What kind of feeling is expressed in Paragraph 1?

A．Excitement.

B．Curiosity.

C．Sympathy.

D．Discontent.

2. What do we know about the author’s father?

A．He valued a sense of ceremony in life.	B．He liked wearing comfortable clothes.
C．He always thought highly of himself.	D．He was a regular movie-goer.

3. Why did the woman earn the author’s respect?

A．She achieved high grades easily.	B．She showed great talent for science.
C．She pursued knowledge at an old age.	D．She attached great importance to her dress.

4. What message does the author want to convey in the text?

A．You are what you wear.	B．Never judge a man by his appearance.
C．You are never too old to learn.	D．Treat each day like a special day.

【推荐2】The last few months have seen record numbers of us working from home, which begs the question: are offices still needed?

The likelihood is that you or a family member may have spent at least some time working from home since lockdown began. According to Finder.com, a huge percent of us were working from home, which has led commentators to dub the last few months a mass-work-from-home experiment.

Many people soon noticed positives such as increased productivity as a result of no office distractions,   and more free time because there’s no need for commuting(上下班往返). For some, parents in particular, the ability to work from home with flexible hours has been a huge positive. Home working also cuts pollution levels due to fewer of us embarking on the daily commute and would save companies the costs of renting office space.

Some argue the shift to remote working is long overdue, with broadband technology now widely available and an ever-increasing number of people balancing working with childcare.

“Hopefully it will show employers who were resistant that it is possible to work effectively from home,” says Mandy Garner, managing editor of Workingmums.co.uk. Mandy adds that flexible working was regarded mainly as a bit of a favour done to mums. There was little research about it. Now we have countless studies showing the benefits.

A key concern, however, is loneliness, with Finder.com reporting 19 percent of remote workers were experiencing this. Even with video calls, it is difficult to recreate the buzzing dynamic of an office. Many people also have a daily battle with poor Wi-Fi. And there’s the challenge of switching off once the working day is over—an office creates a physical and mental line between work and home, which can be easily blurred(变得模糊) when working from home.

The future of offices is uncertain but with the benefits—to employees and employers—of remote working, it may be that a real shift has taken place and we won’t be going back to work in the same way again.

1. What do we know about working from home?

A．It was resisted by employees.	B．It can result in more distractions.
C．It brings about broadband technology.	D．It may lead to higher efficiency.

2. What advantage does working in offices have over working from home?

A．It will keep employees free from loneliness.

B．It can build a line between work and home.

C．It can balance working with childcare.

D．It may have the challenge of switching off.

3. What is the author’s attitude toward remote working?

A．Indifferent

B．Sympathetic

C．Disapproving

D．Positive

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．The benefits of remote working	B．A mass-work-from-home experiment
C．The End of the Office?	D．A real shift in employment?

【推荐3】
1. Why do more people prefer BLUE?

A．It contains more favorable ingredients.

B．It looks more family-friendly.

C．It provides more balanced nutrition.

D．It tastes more delicious.

2. What is probably a disadvantage of BLUE?

A．The color.	B．The price.
C．The flavor.	D．The smell.

3. What is the purpose of this material?

A．To introduce the top 5 ingredients of Beneful and BLUE.

B．To show Beneful and BLUE are both good choices.

C．To compare the ingredients of Beneful and BLUE.

D．To persuade people that BLUE is better.

【推荐1】Fathers in France will now get double the paid paternity leave. President Emmanuel Macron announced this week. Starting next summer, dads will receive 28 days paid leave. When a baby arrives in the world, there is no reason it should be just the mother who takes ('are of it, Macron said in the announcement.

It stands in sharp contrast to the dire state of paternity leave in the US, where there is no federal paid parental leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act grants some mothers and fathers the ability to lake 12 weeks unpaid leave and return to a protected job, depending on the size and type of the company. But the law leaves many parents at the mercy of the state in which they live (only three, California, New Jersey. and Rhode Island, grant paid leave) or their employers' individual plans.

According to the National Partnership for Women and Families, only 9 percent of US companies offer paid paternity leave to all male employees. Some companies offer more paid leave for mothers and less for fathers, essentially ensuring that taking care of a new child is a woman's responsibility.

Even when paternity leave is an option, many fathers don't take it, due to fear of losing their standing—or, even worse, their job. In fact, 76 percent of fathers are back to work within a week after the birth or adoption of a child.

Studies have shown that paternity leave can set the tone for fathers' long-term relationships with their children and families. Children whose fathers took at least two weeks of paternity leave reported feeling closer to their dads even nine years later, according to a joint study of sociology professors at Ball State University and Ohio State University, which also found that paternity leave is linked to lower divorce rates. In Europe, data found that fathers are “more likely to remain involved in parenting and to equally divide household chores with their partners if they take time off after their children arrive”.

1. How long can French fathers rest before announcement?

A．28 days.

B．14 days.

C．12 weeks.

D．4 weeks.

2. What does the underlined word "dire" mean in the second paragraph?

A．Horrible.

B．Wonderful.

C．Acceptable.

D．Positive.

3. Why do some American fathers choose not to take the paternity leave?

A．They may take the risk of being unemployed.

B．It's women's duty to look after the new born child.

C．Their companies don't have the right to let fathers take it.

D．They are unwilling to accompany their wives and children.

4. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A．Changes of the relationship of the family.

B．A science report made by sociology professors.

C．Some advantages of fathers' taking paternity leave.

D．The benefits of fathers' sharing household chores.

【推荐2】Pizza delivery driver

Work 15 - 20 hours a week for busy pizza shop.

Duties include making and delivering pizza and some cleaning.

Paid $ 10 per hour + $ 2 per delivery + free dinner.

All applicants must have your own car.

Email us with information about whether you ever cooked and when you can work.

The Pizza Place@telstra. com

TV Host

A national TV station wants to find two people to host a new primetime (黄金时段) game show. Interested? You need to have

◆ a confident and lively personality

◆ some experience of working in the media industry

◆good communication skills

◆ an enthusiasm for performing

£ 40 ,000 per year

Apply to Jonhkeirs@tvhost, com

Casual Sale Assistant

We are looking for casual team members to join our team for 10-30 hours per week！

You must have a positive attitude and great willingness to talk to others, can work in both a team and as an individual and be available to work on Mondays and weekends between 9 am and 5pm.

You will be responsible for using the cash register, tidying up shelves and helping customers find what they are looking for.

Pay is $ 14.50/hr, but $ 25/hr at weekends

To apply, get in touch with the manager

Tony Robins on (02)98761234 or Tony. Robins@ JB - HiFi. blacktown. org. au

Chinese Teachers

Our established language school is looking for Chinese teachers. Our classes are small and students are all ages.

You must have a university degree and teaching experience and a health certificate.

You must also be able to speak and write Chinese fluently.

30 hours per week(flexible times)

£ 30 per hour, plus bonuses

Apply to Smith @ gmail. com

1. The candidate for a pizza delivery driver must tell the employer his/her_____.

A．personality	B．availability
C．driving experience	D．salary expectation

2. How much can Tom get as a casual sale assistant if working 2 hours on Sunday?

A．$50.

B．$30.

C．$29.

D．$14.5.

3. Who must be outgoing?

A．TV host and Chinese teacher.

B．Pizza delivery driver and Chinese teacher.

C．TV host and Casual sale assistant.

D．Casual sale assistant and Pizza delivery driver.

【推荐3】Physical fitness is today s hot topic. And wherever you turn, you hear something new. But is it all true?

The more you sweat the more fat you burn

This myth has encouraged people to work out in extreme heat or wear layers of clothes or rubber or plastic weight-loss suits in the hope of sweating fat off. Unfortunately, it’s water that you’re losing, not fat. When you first begin to exercise, you burn carbohydrates or sugars. To burn the fat, plan on working out at least 40 minutes.

No pains, no gains

Many people tend to overdo their exercise programs looking for quick results. Doing so, however, may result in your injury or sore (疼痛的) muscles. Your best bet is to start any exercise program slowly and gradually increase the workout. This gives people a good beginning without the pain or injury.

Exercise increases appetite

This is true for hard or intense (剧烈的) exercise that lasts for 60 minutes or longer. Gentle exercise that is less than 60 minutes, however, will probably reduce your appetite for one to two hours. Exercise always lowers blood sugar.

You can get fit in 10 minutes a week

This and similar claims are common, but untrue. There are no shortcuts to getting fit. Becoming fit takes work and the general rule is 20 minutes of aerobic activity three times a week. Consistency is the key. If you stop working out, your muscles will turn to fat. If you decrease your activity and continue to eat the same or more you may gain back the fat that you worked so hard to lose. It’s not, however because your muscles turned to fat.     Muscles may atrophy(萎缩) but they won’t turn to fat. Muscle is muscle and fat is fat.

1. According to the writer, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Overdoing exercise results in quick effect.

B．The more people exercise, the higher blood sugar will be.

C．Your muscles will turn to fat when you exercise less.

D．Consistency is one of the best policies to get fit.

2. The writer’s main purpose in writing the passage is to     .

A．tell people how to resist the wrong opinions about exercise

B．educate people to exercise correctly

C．encourage people to get into the habit of exercising regularly

D．give people advice on how to lose weight

3. To keep fit, according to the passage, you should exercise in the right way at least     .

A．40 minutes a day

B．1 hour a day

C．1 hour a week

D．10 minutes a week