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1. What plays a role in both fat losing and muscle building?

A．Caloric intake.	B．Balanced diet.
C．Muscle tissue.	D．Physical fitness.

2. What is necessary for those who want to take the course?

A．Effective questioning.	B．Perception of time.
C．Enthusiasm for sports.	D．A little willpower.

3. What is the text?

A．A health brochure.	B．A commercial advertisement.
C．A critical comment.	D．An essay on a wellness website.

【推荐2】King’s College London Volunteering is seeking for paid members to sit on the Student Advisory Board for Volunteering. The Board plays a significant role in influencing the development and delivery of the volunteering service. It’s targeted at finding volunteering opportunities for students, teachers and other staff at school.

Volunteering, which has the potential to generate positive social impact, is a critical priority for King’s. The Board will ensure that students’ needs are ranked first so that all King’s students can make a difference.

This year, the Student Advisory Board for Volunteering will co-create the schedule, and potential issues include:

●Volunteering opportunities for the disabled.

●Promotion of the Board’s service.

●How to recognize and reward volunteers.

●Evaluation of the Board’s work.

This is a unique and amazing opportunity accessible to all studying at King’s, regardless of the volunteer experiences. The Board will be run both online and in-person, and board members will be paid the London Living Wage (£ 11. 95 per hour) via King’s Talent Bank.

The application deadline is 23: 59 on Friday, 31 March 2023.

Apply via the form below, using your King’s email address.

1. What is the mission of the Student Advisory Board?

A．To seek for volunteering chances.	B．To organise volunteering activities.
C．To participate in the voluntary work.	D．To enhance students’ academic performance.

2. Which of the following is likely to be covered in this year’s schedule?

A．Attending to the disabled.	B．Assessing the Board’s job.
C．Training student volunteers.	D．Promoting the college’s service.

3. What is required if you want to apply?

A．Paying the fee for application.

B．Sending the application form to the leader’s office.

C．Being equipped with sufficient experience in volunteering.

D．Submitting the application before 23: 59, 31 March 2023.

【推荐1】

	In Factfulness, Professor Hans Roslingasks raises questions like ‘How many girls finish school?’ and ‘What percentage of the world’s population is poor?’ It turns out that the majority of us get the answers to these questions completely wrong. Why does this happen? Factfulness sets out to explain why, showing that there are several human instincts that distort(扭曲)our perspective. This book focuses on our instinctive biases(偏见), offering practical advice to help us see the good as well as the bad in the world.
	Are things getting worse every day? Is progress an impossible goal? In Enlightenment Now, Steven Pinker looks at the big picture of human progress and finds good news. We are living longer, healthier, freer and happier lives. Pinker asks us to stop paying so much attention to negative headlines and news that declares the end of the world. Instead, he shows us some carefully selected data. In 75 surprising graphs, we see that safety, peace, knowledge and health are getting better all over the world. Economic inequality, he claims, is not really a problem, because it is not actually that important for human well-being.
	For more than two hundred years those who hold negative thoughts have been winning the public debate. They tell us that things are getting worse. But as a matter of fact, life is getting better. Income, food availability and lifespan are rising; disease, violence and child mortality are falling. Best-selling author Matt Ridley doesn’t only explain how things are getting better; he gives us reasons why as well. He shows us how human culture evolves in a positive direction thanks to the exchange of ideas and specialization. This bold book looks at the entirety of human history-from the Stone Age to the 21st century—and changes the concept that it’s all going downhill.
	The majority of people believe that developing countries are in a terrible situation: suffering from incredible poverty and wars. The reality is that a great transformation is occurring. Over the past 20 years, more than 700 million people have increased their income and come out of poverty. This is happening across developing countries around the world. In his book The Great Surge, Stevens Radelet describes how all of this is happening and, more importantly, it shows us how we can speed up the process.

1. What is the common feature of the four books?

A．They focus on the present situations concerning developing countries.

B．They emphasize the importance of dealing with problems in poor countries.

C．They try to direct readers to a positive path in terms of human development.

D．They appeal to show more sympathy and understanding for poor countries.

2. Which author supports his arguments by providing factual evidence?

A．Hans Roslingasks.

B．Steven Pinker.

C．Matt Ridley.

D．Stevens Radelet.

3. Which of the following can be a possible title for Book 3?

A．The Rational Optimist.	B．Human History: Where Are We?
C．A Public Debate.	D．Out of Povetty: What and How?

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Award-winning school features a low student-teacher ratio (比率). Courses include art, STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematic ), computer programming, languages, athletics, instruments. BYOT ( Bring Your Own Technology ), one-to-one program in fourth through eighth grades. It’s famous for its unique field trips.

★NYSMITH SCHOOL

Grades: 3 years-Grade 8

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Top 10 in the world, fun, award-winning program, up to 4 grade levels of diversification (多样化) in reading and math classes, daily science, computers, logic, foreign languages, much more. 1:9 ratio. Minimal (最少的) homework. Hands-on experimental learning, a great attraction for students across the country. 2014 Tommy Award from TJ for the special achievement of Nysmith Alumni.

★FUSION ACADEMY TYSONS

Grades: 6-12

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Fusion Academy is a private middle and high school where all classes are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Here, positive relationships unlock students’ potential (潜力). Scheduling is personalized, and no homework goes home. Come soon to Tysons, Virginia, and achieve school & life balance.

★RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY

Grades: 6-12, Postgraduate

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R-MA is a college-prep boarding school with Air Force JROTC, devoted to developing students of academic achievement, leadership, and responsible citizenship. With smaller classes—on average, 14-17 students per class—students at R-MA find themselves building their confidence because our teachers care about each student. Graduating classes have a 100% college acceptance rate and average over $56.6 million in college scholarships offers each year.

1. LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL differs from the others in ______.

A．that it offers field trips.	B．that it has a variety of courses.
C．that it provides one-to-one classes.	D．that it has award-winning programs.

2. The reason why does NYSMITH SCHOOL draw students’ attention consists in ______ .

A．that it is a frequent winner of the Tommy Award.

B．that it is the world’s best school.

C．that it offers a chance to learn from experience.

D．that it has little homework.

3. Which school assigns courses according to your personal situation?

A．NYSMITH SCHOOL.	B．LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOLC.
C．RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY.	D．FUSION ACADEMY TYSONS.

【推荐1】An argument is an exchange of views between people who do not agree. Some arguments turn into angry quarrels. Suppose, a friend borrowed your car and left it full of fast-food rubbish. What if you dealt with the situation this way:

YOU: Why did you leave all that trash in my car? It's an absolute mess, and I'm tired of you always being so inconsiderate.

FRIEND: Look who's talking. You're such a slob（邋遢鬼）, I didn't think you'd notice. How did a minor incident turn into such an unpleasant exchange? You were angry and feeling as though your kindness was being abused. So instead of talking with your friend, you yelled at him. "Why did you" was a challenge. That's why your friend immediately went on the defensive and yelled back.

Now the argument is over. In fact, you don't feel satisfied that you've told him off! During the heat of the moment, he said something that hurt your feelings. And perhaps you didn't really mean what you said.

How can you avoid such situations? Learn to argue in a better way. Try something like this:

YOU: I don't like it when you leave trash in my car. It makes me feel like you don't respect me.

FRIEND: You're right. It was very inconsiderate. I won't do it again.

Before speaking, take a deep breath and get control of your anger. The words you use will let your friend know specifically what is bothering you and most importantly, treat him with respect. So he will respond in the same way.

Also notice that begin the argument with the pronoun "I". An argument beginning with “You did..." is generally a challenge. What usually follows is criticism or an insult. And it goes downhill fast from there.

Using “I” in arguments won't eliminate all disagreements. But it can certainly cut down on the yelling.

1. How may you feel after an unpleasant argument with your friend?

A．Angry and hurt.	B．Still wanting to argue.
C．Satisfied with the yell.	D．Challenged by the argument.

2. Which can probably replace the underlined phrase ^“ During the heat of the moment^”?

A．When the weather is hot outside.

B．When the talk becomes exciting.

C．When the argument gets emotional.

D．When your friend is warmer than ever.

3. Which sentence might be used in an “I” argument?

A．You are making me feel bad.

B．What's the matter with you?

C．What on earth are you telling me?

D．It makes me feel bad when hearing that.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Winning arguments with other people.

B．Making sure that people do what you want

C．Using the “I” method to communicate better.

D．Avoiding having disagreement with ftiends.

【推荐2】Life can be so wonderful, full of adventure and joy. It can also be full of challenges, setbacks and heartbreaks. Whatever our circumstances, we generally still have dreams, hopes and desires—that little something more we want for ourselves and our loved ones. Yet knowing we can have more can also create a problem, because when we go to change the way we do things, up come the old patterns and pitfalls that stopped us from seeking what we wanted in the first place.
This tension between what we feel we can have and "what were seemingly able to have is the niggling   suffering, the anxiety we feel. This is where we usually think it's easier to just give up. But we're never meant to let go of the part of us that knows we can have more. The intelligence behind that knowing is us—the real us. It's the part that believes in life and its possibilities. If you drop that, you begin to feel a little "dead" inside because you're dropping "you".
So, if we have this capability but somehow life seems to keep us stuck, how do we break these patterns?
Decide on a new course and make one decision at a time. This is good advice for a new adventure or just getting through today's challenges.
While, deep down, we know we can do it, our mind—or the minds of those close to us—usually says we can't.
That isn't a reason to stop, it's just the mind, that little man or woman on your shoulder, trying to talk you out of something again. It has done it many times before. It's all about starting simple and doing it now.
Decide and act before overthinking. When you do this you may feel a little, or large, release from the jail of your mind and you'll be on your way.
1. It can be inferred from the first two paragraphs that we should     .

A．slow down and live a simple life

B．be careful when we choose to change

C．stick to our dreams under any circumstances

D．be content with what we already have

2. What is the key to breaking the old patterns?

A．To focus on every detail.

B．To decide and take immediate action.

C．To listen to those close to us.

D．To think twice before we act.

3. Which of the following best explains the underlined part in the last paragraph?

A．Escape from your punishment

B．Realization of your dreams.

C．Freedom from your tension.

D．Reduction of your expectations.

4. What does the author intend to tell us?

A．It's easier than we think to get what we want.

B．It's important to learn to accept sufferings in life.

C．It's impractical to change our way of thinking.

D．It's harder than we expect to follow a new course.

【推荐3】

To Machu Picchu and Cusco, searching for the lost Inca (印加人）city Climb its towering staircases to a ceremonial temple set in the mountain face. These ruins mark the start of the 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, one of the world's most rewarding hikes. A quicker way to reach the remote Inca city is catching the train to the riverside town of Aguas and then jumping on a bus into the misty mountains. Once the clouds rise from the mountain ridge above the Sacred Valley, the true splendor of Machu Picchu is finally revealed. It's a humbling experience to stand at an altitude of nearly 8,000 feet, and gaze down at the Inca city below. Overlooking the glorious ruins, it's easy to imagine the prosperity (紧荣) this peak must have been almost 600 years ago. It's one of the world's greatest mysteries what became of the Incas who inhabited Machu Picchu.What was once major defense works in the largest empire on Earth was slowly swallowed by the jungle, only to be uncovered a century ago. The Inca dynasty has come and gone, but Incan families still survive in the highlands. These modern-day Children of the Sun still speak Quechua and continue to live off the land, although many come to Cusco to sell their crops and woolen textiles. After dusk, when the story of the Incas becomes a whisper in the night, Cusco is covered under a starry blanket. A landscape so gorgeous that it deserves to be preserved for ever.

1. The attraction of Machu Picchu lies in_____.

A．its towering staircases	B．its changeable weather
C．its natural scenery and culture	D．its wilderness and inaccessibility

2. We can learn from the passage that_______

A．the Incas like to stay up chatting

B．Machu Picchu is a military base

C．the Quechua language is lost to the world

D．what happened to the Incas remains unknown

【推荐2】The biggest challenge faced by travelers especially those who like to have a hiking trip is how to ensure a steady supply of clean clothes. Now, thanks to a great invention called Scrubba Wash Pack, that worry may be a thing of the past.

The portable washing machine was invented by Ash Newland in 2010, while planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Struck by the limited packing space, he got inspiration from traditional washboards to create a bag that could be used to clean clothes. Then he gave up his career as a lawyer and focused on perfecting the bag’s design. By 2012, the bag was ready for the public. It weighed only 180 grams and required very little storage space, making it perfect for anyone wishing to travel light.

Not surprisingly, the bag worth 55 dollars was an instant hit with travelers, university students and even passengers. However, Newland was not satisfied. He still saw a disadvantage with his invention – dirty clothes had to be carried around in a separate bag! The recently introduced Scrubba Wash Pack solves that problem.

In order to make the pack active, dirty clothes are placed inside the bag along with two to three liters of water. The bag is then shut tightly to ensure all air is squeezed out and the clothes are massaged (揉搓) for a few minutes. After a quick wash, they are clean and ready to be dried. According to Newland, the pack can clean anything from jeans to smelly socks! What’s even

more amazing is that with a capacity to hold 13 liters of water, it can be used to wash more clothes at a time.

The best part is that the 99-dollar pack that will be available for sale later this year, only weighs 300 grams and is completely foldable, making it easy to store when it’s not in use. With the Scrubba Wash Pack, wandering through foreign cities searching for a washing shop, or paying for washing machines may soon be a thing of the past!

1. What aroused Ash Newland’s desire to create the Scrubba Wash Bag?

A．Travelers’ requirements.	B．His own experience.
C．His dream of invention.	D．A traditional washboard.

2. Why wasn’t Ash Newland satisfied with his former invention?

A．The bag was not convenient enough.

B．The bag was not popular with travelers.

C．The bag couldn’t wash more clothes at a time.

D．The bag couldn’t be folded up.

3. Which word can best replace the underlined word in paragraph4?

A．Blown.	B．Pushed
C．Figured.	D．Run.

4. It can be inferred that the improved Wash Pack ______.

A．will lighten the burden on housewives

B．will replace the traditional washing machines

C．will be widely used by more travelers in the future

D．can encourage more people to travel a long distance

【推荐3】In my senior year of high school, I got a part-time job working at the local coffee shop. One miserable rainy day, Hank, one of my regular customers came in looking depressed and defeated. My co-worker and I asked what the problem was and if we could help, but he said he wouldn’t want to tell any details. He just felt like going into bed, pulling the sheet up over his head, and staying there for a few years, and I knew exactly how he felt.

Before he left, I handed him a bag along with his iced coffee. He looked at me questioningly because he hadn't ordered anything but the coffee. He opened the bag and saw that I had given him his favorite type of doughnut (油炸圈饼).

“It's on me,”I told him.”Have a nice day.”

He smiled and thanked me before turning around and heading back out into the rain.

The next evening, when I was in the middle of making coffee, Hank drove up to the window. But instead of ordering anything, he handed me a single pink rose and a little note. I waited until I saw his Jeep leave the parking lot, then I ran to the back of the shop and read the note. It read:

Christine,

Thanks for cheering me up yesterday. It is so nice to meet someone that’s genuinely sweet, warm and thoughtful and unselfish. Please don't change your ways because I truly believe that you will succeed. Have a great day!

Hank

As time went on, I did come across more complaining customers. But anytime I felt depressed, I thought of Hank and his kindness. Then I would smile, hold my head up high, clear my throat and ask politely,”How can I help you?”

1. Why did Hank look depressed and defeated?

A．He couldn’t afford a coffee any more.

B．He had been caught in the rain.

C．Something unpleasant had happened to him.

D．He was tired and wanted to have a good sleep.

2. Why did Hank leave the author a note?

A．To show his appreciation to the author.

B．To encourage the author to work harder.

C．To make suggestions to the author.

D．To make an explanation of his condition.

3. What do we learn from the last paragraph?

A．The author enjoyed himself at work.

B．The author met few complaining customers.

C．Hank never came to the coffee shop again.

D．Hank’s kindness kept the author positive.

4. What does the author intend to tell us through the text?

A．It’s hard to meet the needs of every customer.

B．A small act of kindness makes a great difference.

C．It’s important to have a positive attitude at work.

D．Kind words are worth much and cost little.