I've often wondered if I might do more good as a travel agent rather than as a psychologist. It seems that I have been more dramatically affected by certain kinds of travel experiences than I ever have.
My trip to Iceland is a fine example of that. The plan was to spend two days in a remote mountain hut(棚屋)in Iceland. I was working on a photographic book about winter in Iceland and needed to capture images of this amazing region of high mountain peaks, smoky volcanoes, and lakes with floating icebergs.
The moment after we arrived, the weather turned extreme making visibility impossible. It snowed so much and the wind blew so hard that we couldn't leave the tiny hut. To stay warm, we walked around in circles much of the day inside the tiny hut. We tried to call for help but the radio did not work. Day after day, we watched our supplies of food and fuel grow dangerously short. We got acute cabin fever(幽居病)and started going for walks and ski expeditions outside. Even when the weather finally broke, nobody came to get us even though it was three days beyond our scheduled pickup. By the time the rescue team came to pull us out, we had all given up hope.
From then on, the world looks different to me, as does my life. It would have taken me years of psychotherapy(心理治疗)to get to the same point.
Almost everyone has a story to tell, and interestingly, most of these experiences were not altogether pleasant at the time. In fact, it appears that the most constructive life-changing journeys were those that involved some sorts of awful and uncomfortable events that forced the person to develop new resources, increase confidence, and solve problems in new ways.
1. The writer went to Iceland to .| A．enjoy the natural beautiful floating icebergs |
| B．collect materials for psychological research |
| C．challenge the high mountains there |
| D．take photos about the region for a book |
| A．They were short of food and fuel |
| B．They got lost in the mountain |
| C．They couldn't see the surroundings clearly |
| D．They failed to get in touch with the rescue team |
| A．Awful journeys may become life-changing events that inspire people. |
| B．The travelers were so depressed that they needed psychotherapy. |
| C．The writer is a travel agent who loves difficult challenges. |
| D．In Iceland the weather is always extreme and it snows a lot. |
| A．Certain Kinds of Travel Experiences That I Ever Have |
| B．An Unforgettable and Inspiring Adventure |
| C．My Trip to Iceland |
| D．Solve Problems in New Ways |
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【推荐1】A Narrow Escape
Shortly after the war, my brother and I were invited to spend a few days’ holiday with an uncle who had just returned from abroad. He had rented a cottage in the country, although he hardly spent much time there. We understood the reason for this after our arrival: the cottage had no comfortable furniture in it. Many of the windows were broken and the roof leaked (漏水), making the whole house wet.
On our first evening, we sat around the fire after supper listening to the stories our uncle told of his many adventures in distant countries. I was so tired after the long train journey that I would have preferred to go to bed; but I could not bear to miss any of my uncle’s exciting stories. He was just in the middle of describing a rather terrifying experience he had once had when there was a loud crash from the bedroom above, the one where my brother and I were going to sleep.
When we got to the top of the stairs and opened the bedroom door, a strange sight met our eyes. A large part of the ceiling had fallen right on to the pillow of my bed.
1. The uncle disliked the rented cottage for the reason that________.| A．there were no beds in it |
| B．the windows were broken and the roof leaked |
| C．it was too old for him to live in |
| D．it was very rainy in the area |
| A．but he did his best not to miss any stories |
| B．so he had to go to bed early |
| C．because he was tired of his uncle’s stories |
| D．and he was gradually falling asleep while listening |
| A．which his uncle read in a book |
| B．which was very funny |
| C．when his brother cried for being afraid |
| D．when he heard a loud crash from the bedroom |
| A．his uncle would have stopped telling stories |
| B．his uncle would have been very sorry |
| C．he would have been injured or killed |
| D．his brother wouldn’t have been, either |
| A．A person runs away from a danger through a narrow door. |
| B．A person escapes a danger by luck. |
| C．A person escapes a danger easily. |
| D．A person runs away from a danger easily. |
【推荐2】Anna and her husband, Gray, got an unexpected delivery earlier this month after a security guard from a local grocery store appeared at their front door.
Anna said when she was in a hurry shopping at a grocery store in Kahului, she lost her wallet. But luckily, one of the store’s security guards, Johnson, found the wallet. After he finished his work that day, he rode a bike over 5 miles to Anna’s address to return the wallet.
When asked, Johnson said, “You know, I once lost a wallet too and it’s the worst thing in the world. I was just doing what I felt was right.”
Anna and Gray were greatly moved because Johnson would put in so much effort to help a stranger. Gray was so thankful for Johnson’s kind act that he shared the story to Facebook. One of Gray’s friends, Adam, also praised Johnson’s selflessness and he organized a GoFundMe to raise money to buy him a car. Before Christmas, they sent the car to Johnson, who had been riding a bike to and from work for the past five years.
“It means a lot,” said Johnson when he received the gift. “It’s not only about having better transportation. I can do more for my family now. That’s the bigger part of the picture.” Johnson said he thanked the Anna family for their kindness, although he still believed he did not do much. He said he only did what he believed was right.
1. Who lost the wallet?| A．Anna. | B．Gray. | C．Adam. | D．Johnson. |
| A．By making friends with him. | B．By asking Adam to help Johnson. |
| C．By starting a GoFundMe project. | D．By posting the story on the Internet. |
| A．Honesty. | B．Wisdom. | C．Bravery. | D．Generosity. |
| A．To attract more viewers. | B．To recommend a website. |
| C．To motivate people to be good. | D．To introduce a grocery store. |
【推荐3】Lester was walking in the street with two huge and heavy suitcases. A stranger walked up to him and asked, “Have you got the time?”
Lester stopped, put down the suitcases and looked at his watch. “It’s a quarter to six,” he said.
“Hey, that’s a pretty cool watch!” said the stranger.
Lester smile, “Yeah, it’s not bad. Check this out.” and he showed him every time zone(时区)in the world, and also the time for the 86 largest cities in the world on this watch.
Then he hit a few buttons(按钮) and a voice said”It is eleven to six.”In English. Lester said,”I’ve put in languages for each city.” “That’s not all,” He then pushed a few more buttons and a tiny but very clear map of New York City appeared on the watch. “
“I want to buy this watch!” said the stranger.
“Oh, no, it’s not ready; I’m still working on the bugs(漏洞)”
“I’ve got to have this watch!”
“No, you don’t understand; It’s not ready.”
“I’ll give you $1,000 for it!”
“Oh, no”
“I’ll give you $ 5,000 for it!”
“But it’s just not…”
“I’ll give you $ 15,000 for it!”
Lester stopped to think. He’d spent $8 500 on the watch, and with $15,000 he could make another one. The stranger quickly took out the money.
“ Wait a minute. “ Lester pointed to the two huge suitcases and said, “ Hey, wait a minute. Don’t forget your batteries.”
1. The stranger asked Lester at .| A．5:15 | B．5:45 | C．6:15 | D．6:45 |
| A．English | B．French | C．Japanese | D．Chinese |
| A．time | B．time zone | C．map | D．date |
| A．$1,000 | B．$ 5,000 | C．$8 500 | D．$15,000 |
【推荐1】Smile Every Day
Everyone wants to be happy.
Do you think it is difficult to smile? Let us test. What is your favorite place to visit? When do you feel that you are the happiest person on the earth?
Like every other task in our daily life, we need to schedule time for smile as well. No matter what happens, there should be a smile on your face for most of the time.
Most of us think that we will be happy when we achieve something. Do you remember the last time when you had such an achievement? Did your happiness last forever after that? No. It lasts only for a few days and you start running after the other thing to be happier.
Use your smile to change the situations, but do not let situations change your smile. You know many problems turn their way if they see the person smiling, so keep smiling.
| A．In fact, smile is around you. |
| B．Nature is expecting your smile. |
| C．Nobody will refuse your smile. |
| D．It is the sign that you are living your life happily. |
| E．However, most of us miss our smile most of the time. |
| F．You'll find smiling can really make a difference to your life. |
| G．Close your eyes and think about that beautiful place or moment for a while. |
【推荐2】My husband and I recently went to Disney World with our children and grandchildren. We had a wonderful time and made lots of sweet memories together, but unexpectedly, I learned something as we made our way through the parks.
Our four grandchildren were excited about the attraction where children can drive the cars. Since our party was uneven (不均匀的) in numbers and two people fit in each car, I sat out that one and headed down to get pictures of everyone as they drove past on the track.
As I waited for my gang to drive by, I noticed a car with a father and his son who looked to be about 7. They rolled down the hill at the beginning, and then the car stopped. The young driver looked panicked, “I can’t do it.” His father quietly said, “Yes, you can.”
“No. I can’t!” “Yes, you can, son.”
The little guy was almost in tears, “I CAN’T!” With deep patience, the father said, “Son, you can do this. I’m going to help you.” Then he talked him through pushing the gas pedal (油门踏板) and driving the car. Mere moments later with the father helping his son, the two went smoothly on their way down the track.
The scene brought tears to my eyes. That sweet whispered to my soul, “Yes, you can”. Then every time things got hard or when I had failures along the way, I would think “You can”.
Time and time again, the words patiently encouraged me on the journey. That’s where the true strength comes in. I am aware that I can not do things under my own power, but the words “Yes, you can” come beside me and provide wisdom and strength. There’s no way I can fail. Are you struggling with something today? Have the “I can’t” moments taken over? You can trust the words “Yes, you can”.
1. What did the author think of her family’s trip to Disney World?| A．Surprising. | B．Disappointing. |
| C．Satisfying. | D．Boring. |
| A．Excited. | B．Frightened. |
| C．Encouraged. | D．Moved. |
| A．He encouraged the boy. | B．He let the boy drive all by himself. |
| C．He took the place of the boy and drove. | D．He was unwilling to help the boy. |
| A．The author enjoyed traveling very much. |
| B．The author was unwilling to help lazy children. |
| C．“You can” has helped the author a lot. |
| D．The author hasn’t failed in anything. |
【推荐3】I was a mother of four children, always busy with music lessons, sports teams keeping the budget, and so on and on. I felt fenced in and yet bound by love to my family duties. Some days I’d dream of freedom but always return lovingly to my tasks.
A neighbor invited me to tea one afternoon. After listening sympathetically to my sadness, she asked, “Elizabeth, what do you do each week for fun?” I was shocked Fun? “I’m too busy for fun,” I said. “Think of something fun to do every week,” she urged. I didn’t have to think. “I would love to ride horseback,” I said.
I found a riding stable (马厩) about 45 minutes away，where I was introduced to Royal, standing proudly nearby. Riding Royal over jumps was a challenge, but we go along well. It lightened my spirit all week;my tasks seemed easier.
Several months passed, and the trainer began working with me to train Royal. The horse had to learn to jump fences in a controlled manner instead of flying over them as he would in an open field. We started with1 small poles and worked our way up to full jumps I arrived at the stable on a particularly cold day. Royal started running. But to my great surprise, as he neared the fence this time, he effortlessly flew over it, jumped another fence into the next field. jumped a third fence, and disappeared into the woods How was I going to find him? How would I catch him if I did find him? Then, as these terrible helpless thoughts raced through my mind, I saw movement at the edge of the far woods. It was Royal, racing toward me!
Royal had found freedom, as I had. But he’d also found love and satisfaction within fences. For him and for me, I realized, fences and freedom had always been a matter of choice.
1. How did Elizabeth feel about her life according to the first paragraph?| A．Stressed. | B．Confused. | C．Doubtful. | D．Excited. |
| A．The manners to stand proudly. | B．Flying over fences in an open field. |
| C．Jumping fences under Elizabeth’s control. | D．How to get along well with Elizabeth. |
| A．Royal’s becoming violent in the wild. | B．Royal’s refusing to run on the freezing day. |
| C．Royal’s jumping fences for free running. | D．Royal’s attempting to escape being controlled. |
| A．It is a relief to remove doubts. | B．Love brings satisfaction to us all. |
| C．Freedom exists in some situations. | D．We ourselves can choose to be free. |
【推荐1】Little Women is the best-known work of author Louisa May Alcott. Published after the end of the Civil War, the book is about the lives of the author and her sisters. Although it was her most successful work, it was not her first.
Alcott began writing at the age of 20, when she published her poem “Sunlight”. Throughout her early career, she wrote many poems and short stories for magazines. At the age of 22, she began to write fairy tales, romantic thrillers, and other novels, mostly to earn money. At a time when few opportunities were open to women, Alcott supported women’s right to work. With her small income, she had long provided for her family.
When the Civil War broke out, Alcott, at the age of 30, joined the war effort to fight against slavery. She had originally wished to serve as a soldier. However, women were not allowed in battle at that time. As a result, she became a Civil War nurse. Alcott’s work as a nurse served as a milestone (里程碑) in her writing career.
In December of 1862, she left New England to work in the Union Hotel Hospital in Washington, DC. There were few supplies, and doctors performed operations without painkillers. The conditions for patients and doctors were terrible. Within a few weeks, Alcott herself became so ill that she nearly died. She returned home and recovered slowly over a period of months.
As soon as her health improved, Alcott started a new project. The letters she had sent home became the basis of a newspaper series about her experience as a Civil War nurse. She wrote about her tasks, the wounded soldiers she looked after, and the difficulties they faced. The series, Hospital Sketches, was a success, which received praise from readers and critics (批评) at the same time. Although her best-known work was yet to come, the success of Hospital Sketches marked the achievement of her dream to become a popular author.
1. In her early 20s, Alcott wrote mostly to ________.| A．make money to support her family |
| B．fight against slavery |
| C．remember her experiences in the war |
| D．set up a milestone in her career |
| A．Because she saved many wounded soldiers. |
| B．Because she almost lost her life in the hospital. |
| C．Because she won the right to fight against slavery. |
| D．Because she got many materials for her later book. |
| A．Her hospital was well equipped. | B．She didn’t return to the hospital after recovery. |
| C．She wrote letters for a newspaper. | D．No one thought badly of her Hospital Sketches. |
【推荐2】One busy morning, I was driving my father-in-law to the airport. My mind went away from the heavy highway traffic to the to-do lists in my office. Then a plane flew over us, like a huge bird, about to touch down at the airport.
“It’s magic,” my father-in-law said, interrupting my thoughts. I looked at him, confused.
He was a doctor who lectured at colleges and had visited more than 100 countries. He understood better than I what keeps planes in the air and how planes “fly”. It definitely wasn’t magic.
But thinking back now, I realize he was right. While flying might not be magic, it’s certainly magical.
I read a tweet (推特) a few months ago that struck me deeply. “You know you’re grown up,” it said, “when you no longer want a window seat.”
Too often in recent years, I’ve asked for a seat near the exit row, forgetting the wonders of traveling fast. But a window seat is never dull. I still remember one night when I was heading home from California after a challenging work trip. Because of the flight delay and heavy rain, it was pushing midnight when we finally took off. Most of my fellow passengers were asleep. I was about to sleep when a flash of light from outside the window caught my attention. The thunderstorm that had delayed air traffic that night still had some life. Clouds were shining as they shot silent lightning to the ground. They were putting on a light show. I stared, and noticed a flight attendant (机舱服务员) was also watching the show nearby. For the next half an hour we were watching, not saying a word as we sailed through the night. How many hundreds of thousands of miles had she flown? I didn’t ask. But she could still appreciate the fascinating moment.
And I’m glad I still can.
1. Why did the writer’s father-in-law say“It’s magic“?| A．He appreciated what he saw. |
| B．He seldom saw planes landing. |
| C．He was wondering how it happened. |
| D．He was kidding with his son-in-law. |
| A．He no longer wanted the window seat. |
| B．He didn’t want to be a grown-up. |
| C．To him taking window seats was too childish. |
| D．A window seat hadn’t meant so much to him. |
| A．It was annoying because it delayed flights. |
| B．It was too dangerous to his flight. |
| C．It was exciting to see it from high above. |
| D．It was so shining that he couldn’t sleep. |
| A．Flying is something not magic, but scientific. |
| B．Wise people always take the window seats. |
| C．A flight attendant is an exciting job. |
| D．The world is never dull in discovering eyes. |
Then Mrs. Thompson got to know that Teddy was actually a very good boy before the death of his mother. Mrs. Thompson was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when, like all her other students, Teddy brought her a Christmas present too. It was his mother’s perfume(香水)。
Teddy said, “Mrs. Thompson, today you smell just like my Mom used to.” After the children left she cried for at least an hour. On that very day, she stopped teaching reading, writing and math. Instead, she began to teach children.
Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. The boy’s mind seemed to come alive. The more she encourage him, the faster he improved. By the end of the sixth grade, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class.
Six years went by before she got a note from Teddy. He wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in his whole lift. He went to college. Mrs. Thompson got two more letters from him with the last one signed, Theodore F. Stoddard, M. D.(医学博士).
The story doesn’t end there. On his wedding day, Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson’s ear, “Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for believing in me. You made me feel important and showed me that I could make a difference.”
Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back, “Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didn’t know how to teach until I met you.”
1. What did Mrs. Thompson do on the first day of school?
| A．She made Teddy feel ashamed. | B．She asked the children to play with Teddy. |
| C．She changed Teddy’s seat to the front row. | D．She told the class something untrue about herself. |
| A．He often told lies. | B．He was good at math. |
| C．He needed motherly care. | D．He enjoyed playing with others. |
| A．She taught fewer school subjects. | B．She became stricter with her students. |
| C．She no longer liked her job as a teacher. | D．She cared more about educating students. |
| A．She had kept in touch with him. | B．She had given him encouragement. |
| C．She had sent him Christmas presents. | D．She had taught him how to judge people. |
Forget a pen and paper! This new-fashioned school relies on iPad’s, touch screens, projectors and even electronic locker keys. The Philadelphia School of the Future’s main goal is to equip students with the most knowledge in technology fields. While it struggled back when it opened in 2006, it is now one of the most in-demand schools.
Hamburger University
No, this school isn’t about perfecting the hamburger. Actually, it sort of is! The McDonald’s training facility is where restaurant managers go to learn the craft (手艺). From making a hamburger to dealing with complaining customers, it takes a lot to handle the running of Micky D’s. Also, imagine having Hamburger University on your resume (简历), now that would make you stand out from the crowd!
Real Life Clown (小丑) College
While movies and televisions shows love to make fun of kids and adults alike running off to join clown college or the circus but turns out, it wasn’t made up. The Ringling Brothers set up a number of courses and schools around the United States to teach willing students the art of clowning around. It’s a tough job alright? Imaging wearing a bright red nose while kids scream at you for a balloon animal.
Charles Howard Santa Claus School
Set up in the 1930’s this famous institution aims to produce the very best Santa’s. Potential Mr Claus’ will learn how to interact with children and of course, how to laugh like the real deal. While you wouldn’t take the course unless you planned on being a professional Santa, it sure would be fun to play dress up for a day!
1. What do we know about The Philadelphia School of the Future?| A．It has been run smoothly since 2006. |
| B．It employs digital device in fruitful ways. |
| C．Its popularity has declined in recent years. |
| D．It aims to spread knowledge in many fields. |
| A．The Philadelphia School of the Future. | B．Hamburger University. |
| C．Real Life Clown College. | D．Charles Howard Santa Claus School. |
| A．Entertaining. | B．Ancient. |
| C．Wild. | D．Unusual. |
【推荐2】Summer Camps Activities
At Les Elfes, our Summer Camps provide more than just great activities and experiences. Here are some most popular activities of our camps.
2 Days Hiking Trip
During the first week of each session, all our campers will leave for a 2-day hiking trip and spend a night in the mountain. Discoverers and Explorers will sleep in traditional fountain huts while Pioneers will do camping in wilderness. This is just a perfect way to discover the Swiss Alps and to enjoy striking views and nature. During the evening, campers enjoy a relaxing atmosphere around the camp fire!
Rock climbing
Professional mountain guide supervise（监护） this activity. On the climbing wall at a natural rock, which has varying difficulty levels, our instructor ensure that all campers make good progress and gain confidence in the safest conditions. Campers will learn different skills and progress from one age group to another.
Mountain biking
Mountain biking in the Alps and particularly Verbier mountain biking provides you with thrilling downhills, natural single tracks（ for all levels）. The downhill trail and the hundreds of kilometres of cross-country provide endless opportunity to explore some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Alps.
Arts & Crafts
Our campers can choose between several arts clubs, which they will attend during the session. At the end of the session we all join together and present what we learn! We will do vast amounts of different aspects of arts and crafts. Each time a child attends those clubs we will give them a chance to expand their artistic side. The main aim of those clubs is be give a fun aspect to arts and crafts while involving cultural aspects.
1. What will campers do in Hiking Trip?| A．Spend two nights in the mountains. |
| B．Sleep in tents at night. |
| C．Admire beautiful scenery of the Alps. |
| D．Explore thrilling downhills natural tracks. |
| A．Hiking Tip. | B．Rock climbing. |
| C．Mountain biking. | D．Arts& Crafts. |
| A．They will explore various fields of arts. |
| B．They will expand their artistic side. |
| C．They will show their achievements. |
| D．They will enjoy cultural aspects of arts. |
【推荐3】Obviously, you want to make the most of your precious time, to squeeze every last drop out of the days. Here we’ve rounded up the best events for you to enjoy in June in Shanghai.
■Shanghai International Literary Festival
The literary event champion of Shanghai is back! Every type of author is set to appear at this year’s gathering, including legendary Chinese American writer Amy Tan (The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter’s Daughter), Internet business expert Duncan Clark (Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built), the Anthill founder Alec Ash (Wish Lanterns: Young Lives in New China) and many more. Stay tuned for our full festival preview and author features.
June 10~22, various times, RMB 85 or RMB 150 (for literary lunches). Glam.
■Vivienne Westwood
The iconic (人像的) fashion designer is the subject of this exhibition of Chinese modern art and environmental-friendly fashion inspired by Westwood’s strong attitude towards a climate revolution. Participating artists include Sun Xun, Wu Junyong and Zhang Ruyi.
Until June 28, free entry. Chi K11 Art Museum.
■Dog Day Saturdays
On the first Saturday of the month, The Rooster (Jing’an) throws a backyard party where dogs are welcome. There will be free hot dogs. Flying Dog Beers and dog treats for the little buddies. Donations will also be collected for local animal rescue group, Best Friends China.
June 6, 3~5p.m., RMB 50. The Rooster (Jing’an).
■Mom to Mom Sale
Sell or stock up on clothes, toys, books, strollers and other family goods at this twice-a-year market organized by Shanghai mothers. Sellers will contribute 15 percent of all their profit to the charity group, Heart to Heart.
June 21~22, 10 a.m.~2 p.m. Free entry. Shanghai Racquet Club.
1. Who could you possibly meet at Glam on 21, June?| A．Jack Ma. | B．Sun Xun. | C．Amy Clark. | D．Alec Ash. |
| A．Mom to Mom Sale. |
| B．Dog Day Saturdays. |
| C．Vivienne Westwood. |
| D．Shanghai International Literary Festival. |
| A．They take place at the same time. |
| B．They support charity work. |
| C．They are organized annually. |
| D．They are free of charge. |
