1 . Before joining the WNBA, Napheesa Collier won a national championship as a key player during the University of Connecticut’s undefeated 2016 season. Collier is also on another team: She’s an Eco Athletes champion. Eco Athletes is a nonprofit launched just over a year ago, with the mission to inspire and coach athletes to lead climate action. In its first year, 34 current and retired professional athletes have joined the team, from a wide range of sports and countries.
“My teammates and I talk about a lot of issues, but we haven’t gotten into it on climate yet,” says Collier. “Two things my teammates do talk about are racial and economic injustice. I know that climate change makes these issues much more difficult to deal with. I hope Eco Athletes can help me bring people’s attention to it and to act on positive solutions. ”
Although there’s a long history of athletes taking a stand on social justice issues, they have been more hesitant to speak out about climate change for a number of reasons, explains Lewis Blaustein, the founder of Eco Athletes. “First, some athletes prefer to not publicly engage in polities, which is common to a range of advocacy work. Second, when it comes to climate, athletes worried about communicating the science poorly. Finally, fears of being labeled a ‘climate fake(冒充者)’also stood in the way. ”
To overcome these challenges, Eco Athletes offers athletes access to a resource center and organizes events for athletes to learn from climate scientists and other climate experts. In turn, athletes can share their passion for the environment with their fans, get involved in more direct action and even advocate for policy change.
“A lot of it is trying to educate our followers and talk about climate change,” says Collier. “Caring about the Earth shouldn’t be a hobby or an identity, but a responsibility that everyone recognizes as their own. Once that happens, sustainability will become a value in everyday decision making and all those actions will add up. ”
1. Why was Eco Athletes set up?A.To promote eco-friendly sports. |
B.To provide a platform for world leaders. |
C.To appeal to athletes to take climate action. |
D.To inspire coaches to lead climate activities. |
A.High economic pressure. | B.Lack of related knowledge. |
C.Poor interpersonal relationships. | D.Worry about breaking sports rules. |
A.Access to sports skills. | B.Ways to attract followers. |
C.Chances to learn climate science. | D.Rights to draft climate policies. |
A.Responsibility falls on climate experts. | B.Greatness comes from small beginnings. |
C.The spirits of sports make great athletes. | D.Active engagement makes a difference. |
2 . The Grameen Bank (GB) project started in 1976 as an action research pilot project in “Jobra” village in Chattogram district of Bangladesh. In 1983, the pilot project was transformed into a bank with the aim of reducing poverty and empowering the poor in Bangladesh through micro credit.
The unique feature of GB is that no collateral(担保抵押)is required to get the credit from the bank. Unlike mainstream commercial banks that bring their clients to their shiny branch buildings where the poor are afraid to be trampled, GB carries its services to the comfort zone of its clients’ doorsteps. It has inspired the women and the weaker section of the communities to join the Grameen community. All banking businesses except loan disbursement(支付)are done in the meetings of the borrowers at the village level centers organized by the center managers. GB’s strong presence in remote areas of the country bears witness to this fact. GB has always made it a priority to empower women and involve them in economic activities. As a result, GB can proudly say that 98% of its borrowers are women. More than two-thirds of these women have moved on to better lives through poverty reduction.
GB is currently present in 81678 (94%) villages in the country and provides services to nearly 45 million people (including family member) through 10.34 million borrower members. Its microcredit program is being carried out as a successful model in reducing poverty in many countries of the world. GB was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 in appreciation of its efforts to create economic and social development from the bottom of the society through microcredit. Now GB is working not just to reduce the poverty of its borrower members, but also to ensure that their future generations are not left behind. It offers education loans, new enterprise loans, and scholarships to borrower members’ children.
Grameen Bank has been actively contributing to the development of Bangladesh.
1. What does Grameen Bank do to the borrowers according to the passage?A.Do banking businesses at their village. | B.Take them to the grand bank building. |
C.Help them step out of the comfort zone. | D.Send the loan money to their home. |
A.Well received. | B.Left behind. | C.Watched over. | D.Looked down on. |
A.Influencing almost every village in Bangladesh. | B.Helping the poor through microcredit. |
C.Reducing poverty all over the world. | D.Caring about the future generations of the poor. |
A.Women-first. | B.Interest-free. | C.Subject to education. | D.Guarantee-bound. |
Giant Pandas, one of the rarest animals in the world, are not only regarded as China’s national treasure, but also beloved by people around the world. Chengdu Panda Base is the world’s only museum
Located in the north Chengdu suburb with only 10 km to the city center, this base was first set up in 1987 with six sick and hungry giant pandas which
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5 . The process of finding your best fit in a retirement community has improved dramatically over the past decade. Below are some options that will have you get going on a retirement lifestyle that makes every day seem like a vacation.
Saddle Brooke
Saddle Brooke is an Active Lifestyle Community with excellent restaurants and a Mountain View course for golfers. Saddle Brooke’s Arts Center offers various shows and performances. Fitness centers, basketball and volleyball courts, and swimming pools are just around the corner!
Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch comprises residential villages, parks, educational institutions, town centers, and a center specializing in brain research and cancer care. For three years running, it’s been the fastest-selling, all-ages community in America.
Dataw Island
Dataw Island provides beautiful mansions (公寓楼),independent shops and restaurants. There are two golf courses, eight tennis courts, world-class grasslands, and plentiful social clubs. Residents can also enjoy deep sea fishing in minutes.
The Forest at Duke
In the covid-19 era, it’s easy to get lost in separation. But that’s hardly the case at The Forest at Duke, where residents continue to enjoy socially distanced chats with neighbors, the satisfaction of activity in nature, and find belonging in their new home.
1. For whom is this text written?A.Officials. | B.Retirees. | C.Teachers. | D.Travelers. |
A.Dataw Island. | B.Saddle Brooke. |
C.Lakewood Ranch. | D.The Forest at Duke. |
A.They provide sports facilities. |
B.They offer art performance. |
C.They feature nature activities. |
D.They suit shopping convenience. |
6 . The Department for International Trade (DIT) is a UK Government department working with businesses based in the United Kingdom to ensure their success in international markets. Here are some events to be held by DIT.
International Business Festival — Future Transport
What could new technology in travel mean for business? Hear the latest from the Government’s centres for autonomous vehicles and listen to the successful cases. The event will also predict near-future developments in transport and make a surprisingly strong business argument for more traditional ways of getting from A to B.
LOCATION: National Exhibition Center, West Midlands B401NT, United Kingdom
PRICING: 80 pounds for a festival pass and 40 pounds for a day pass. FESTll provides a 20 percent discount until the end of April.
TEL: 0121-7804141
International E-Commerce Workshop
This workshop will enable you to develop your digital skills, raise your global brand presence, and allow you to test new markets with minimal investment. You will learn how to develop a strategy in online routes to market, identify multi-channel and B2B online opportunities.
LOCATION: East Midlands Business Ltd, Unit 5 Merus Court, United Kingdom
PRICING: Free
TEL: 0658-1714889
International Business Festival — Urbanisation (城市化) & Cities
Examine the considerable leadership and governance challenges that must be overcome if cities are to fulfil their potential as engines for growth. Find opportunities in a changing world and meet future partners, buyers, investors and develop relationships.
LOCATION: Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Kings Dock, L3 4BX, United Kingdom
PRICING: 105 pounds for a festival pass and 50 pounds for a day pass. FEST11 provides a 20 percent discount until the end of April.
TEL: 0289-6032899
Please call at 0789-1056888 if you are having any problems registering for the site.
1. Which number should you call if you have some questions about future transport event?A.0658-1714889. | B.0789-1056888. |
C.0121-7804141. | D.0289-6032899. |
A.Exhibition Centre Liverpool. | B.East Midlands Business Ltd. |
C.Kings Dock, L3 4BX. | D.West Midlands B401NT. |
A.105 pounds. | B.21 pounds. | C.10 pounds. | D.40 pounds. |
7 . Every day, art comes alive in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and through its exhibitions and events, revealing new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.
Making The Met 1870-2020
The signature exhibition of The Met’s 150th-annivei-sary year takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the history of one of the world’s top cultural institutions. Rarely seen valuable records, photographs, and stories of both behind-the-scenes work and the Museum’s community outreach enhance this unique experience.
The New British Galleries
The British Galleries exhibit almost seven hundred works of art, including a large number of new acquisitions. particularly objects made in the, nineteenth century that were purchased with this project in mind.
About Time: Fashion And Duration
The Costume Institute’s 2020 exhibition tracks a century and a half of fashion—from 1870 to the present - along a troubled timeline, on the occasion of The Met’s 150th anniversary. Employing Henri Bergson’s concept of la durée (duration), it explores how clothes generate time-related associations that mix past, present, and future.
Art of Native America: The Charles and Valeric Diker Collection
This splendid exhibition in the Museum’s American Wing shows 116 masterworks, ranging in date from the second to the early twentieth century, the diverse works are promised gifts, donations and loans to The Met from the pioneering collectors Charles and Valerie Diker.
1. what makes the exhibition Making The Met 1870-2020 unique?A.Travelling around the world. |
B.Some valuable records, photographs and stories. |
C.Photography skills. |
D.Diverse masterworks. |
A.The New British Galleries. | B.Art of Native America. |
C.About Time: Fashion And Duration. | D.Making The Met 1870-2020. |
A.A statue made in 106. | B.A vase made in 318BC. |
C.A teapot made in 2020. | D.A violin made in 1999. |
8 . LegalShield is the alternative way of working with a lawyer/law firm. We have been offering prepaid legal plans to consumers for over 47 years. One low monthly price with no long-term commitments provides legal coverage for you and your entire family.
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1. What do we know about LegalShield?A.It serves people over 47 years old. |
B.It offers 24-hour legal protection. |
C.It protects you from having trouble. |
D.It provides better post-paid service. |
A.It’s more money-saving and convenient. |
B.It’s more professional and time efficient. |
C.It’s more accessible in all conditions. |
D.It can answer more questions over the phone. |
A.get extra service for free |
B.pay for their service by hour |
C.pay less than $24.95 per month for service |
D.get the help from the best lawyers nationwide |
1. When did Andrea start playing tennis?
A.At the age of 6. | B.At the age of 8. | C.At the age of 10. |
A.It offers free services. | B.It teaches students aged 5 to 18. | C.It has a history around 50 years. |
A.A student. | B.A worker. | C.The president. |
A.Self-discipline (自律). | B.Mental toughness. | C.Independence. |
10 . International Students House
International Students House (ISH), a unique club and accommodation center founded in 1965, offers a range of services to aid students while they are studying in London. It is located in the heart of London's West End and is close to all public transport facilities.
Accommodation
♦Comfortable accommodation for up to 450 people in single, twin, 3/4 bedded and multi-bedded rooms
♦44 self-contained flats for married students and families
♦ Long and short stays welcomed
Membership
Club membership is open to all full-time students. Membership costs are kept to an absolute minimum to enable the widest possible access. You can join for as short as one month and for up to one year at a time. Membership entitles you to use the various facilities of the House. It has:
• Restaurants
• Clubs and societies
• Study rooms
• Dance, music and films
• Fitness training
• Student bars and coffee shops
• Travel and much more!
The best way to check out all we have on offer is to drop in any Tuesday evening between 7.15 pm and 8:30 pm for Open House in the Club Room. This is an opportunity for you to meet the staff and other club members, enjoy a free cup of coffee and find out all about what's going on. You can take advantage of special membership offers. (Useful tip: Bring along 3 passport-size photographs if you wish to take out membership.)
The Students Adviser
Thanks to the support of STA Travel and in association with the London Conference on Overseas Students (LCOS), ISH now provides the service of the Students Adviser. This new welfare service is open to all students at London's academic institutions. It aims to provide welfare support to help students overcome any personal or practical difficulties they may be experiencing while studying in Britain. One of the key features of the service is that the Students Adviser can be seen during the evenings until about 8:00 pm, Monday to Thursday.
1. What can be learned about ISH?A.It has a history of almost 50 years. | B.It is designed for married students. |
C.It offers flexible accommodation options. | D.It is far away from public transport facilities. |
A.Make acquaintance with the staff | B.Obtain special membership offers. |
C.Study or work in London. | D.Come with the required photos. |
A.Its service is free for students in Britain. | B.It is accessible on weekdays. |
C.Its purpose is to raise academic standards. | D.It gets aid from STA Travel. |