1 . New York City is a place full of surprises for many first—time visitors. Americans and foreigners alike experience a kind of culture shock when they first arrive. It is one of the most respected centers of higher education in the United States. Many young people like to live and work in America’s largest city. But if you do not know where to start, it helps to belong to a community.
The city has a place where students have a chance to meet and find their place in the world. It is a private, non—profit center called International House, which serves students from more than 100 countries.
Adjibola Amzat, who is from Nigeria, lives there. “Without the International House, New York would have been a very, very lonely place for many people,” he says. Amzat worked as a news reporter. He left his job to study at Columbia University. He registered for a graduate degree program in journalism. Amzat likes International House. He thinks it has helped to improve his experience at Columbia University.
International House welcomes graduate students from many universities. They have a chance to attend many cultural celebrations throughout the year. The students say their interaction with each other has led to new friendships and personal growth.
Akmyrat Tuyliyev is from Turkmenistan. He says he finds people from so many areas at International House. This, he says, makes him want to work to change the world. “I’d never seen a black person until I came to the United States. So seeing students from Russia, students from China, and all of these other countries, coming here to unite, is really inspiring.”
Many of the 700 people who live at International House say they want to continue the relationships they have begun when they return home.
1. What is Adjibola Amzat’s attitude towards International House?| A．Regretful. | B．Careful. | C．Doubtful. | D．Thankful. |
| A．They get along well with each other. |
| B．They celebrate each other’s holiday. |
| C．They learn each other’s language. |
| D．They are from senior high schools. |
| A．It makes him want to know about the world. |
| B．It encourages him to make a difference to the world. |
| C．It changes his opinion about the black people. |
| D．It makes him study much harder than before. |
| A．Attractive New York | B．International Students |
| C．A Helpful Community | D．New Friendships |
2 . Second Harvest Food Bank
We are a purpose-driven organization committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure all are well fed. Providing fair and consistent access to nutritious food creates a foundation for community health. In the year 2021-2022, we provided over 59 million pounds of food through programs that served an average of 490,000 people per month in Orange County. Learn more at www. feedoc. org.
CONTACT
Address: 8014 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 9496532900
Email: info@feedoc. org
Website: www. feedoc. org
Facebook: @secondharvestfoodbankoc
Twitter: @secondharvestfb
Instagram: @secondharvestfoodbankoc
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County is to end hunger in Orange County.
SERVICE AREA
Orange County
GET INVOLVED
Donate —One of the most impactful ways to make a difference this holiday season is by making a financial gift to Second Harvest Food Bank. Every $1 donated helps us provide at least 3 meals for hungry children, seniors, and families. You may make a gift online at feedoc. org, mail a check, or consider a minimum distribution through your retirement account.
Host a virtual food drive —Second Harvest’s Virtual Food Drives make it easy to raise funds to help Orange County families. A convenient Internet-based tool, Virtual Food Drives, is a fun way to engage your employees, colleagues, friends, and family while helping provide nutritious food for those in need in Orange County. For more information, visit www. yourfooddrive. org.
Volunteer—Give a gift of time this holiday season! Second Harvest offers fun and engaging volunteer opportunities for individuals more than 12 years old and corporate groups at our Harvest Solutions Farm and our food distribution center. For more information, visit www. feedoc. org/volunteer.
1. What can we learn about the program from Paragraph 1?| A．Its history. | B．Its future. |
| C．Its founder. | D．Its achievement. |
| A．To store more food. | B．To raise money for the poor. |
| C．To end hunger in a certain area. | D．To solve the world’s hunger problem. |
| A．By cooking food for the hungry. | B．By doing voluntary work. |
| C．By donating home-made dishes. | D．By creating Internet-based tools. |
3 . Downing Street will receive a special delivery from postmasters this afternoon, the country’s biggest ever petition(请愿书) in modern times, Four million people have backed a campaign, urging the government to save Britain’s post offices. More than four thousand post offices have closed since 1999 for financial reasons; the rest are losing up to a quarter of a billion pounds a year.
The Saint Levan Valley Post Office near Plymouth faces closure. It is one of thousands that are not commercially practical and cost taxpayers over a hundred and fifty million pounds a year in subsidies. And yet the customers here don’t care if the post office makes money, they say it’s a social lifeline for the community.
“We’ve had people moved to tears here at the very thought of losing their post office. It s such a vital part of the community.” That’s why hundreds of postmasters have arrived in London this morning to remonstrate with what they call a death by a thousand cuts. The government has removed so many services from branches that many would be forced to close.
This afternoon they’ll hand in a petition signed by four million people which they hope would preempt (先发制人) any government announcement on cuts.
And at the top of the list of complaints: the planned withdrawal of the Post Office card account, used by millions to access pensions and benefits. There are many, many people who still want, and who budget on being able to get their money from their pension and other benefits each week in cash at post office, and that is the bottom line.
This industry wants reform and modernization, but not the ill-planned destruction of the network. “They have to be practical. What we wanna do is make sure that they can be practical. So in the same way as a pub used to be tied to one brewery, we want to free up post offices to have lots of products, so they can have a much better income flow, and therefore, stay open.”
1. Why has the government closed so many post offices?| A．The post offices fail to make a profit. |
| B．The government is forced to do so by the public. |
| C．The government decides to make it more commercial. |
| D．The post offices are of no use because of the Internet. |
| A．Negotiate with. | B．Vote for. |
| C．Stand by. | D．Protest against. |
| A．To post letters. |
| B．To withdraw pensions. |
| C．To strengthen community bonds. |
| D．To protest against ill-planned cuts. |
| A．To predict the future of post offices. |
| B．To indicate the success of pub business. |
| C．To suggest a realistic way to keep post offices open. |
| D．To explain the connection between pubs and post offices. |
4 . Wilson Middle School
To: All students
From: Agnes Smith, Secretary of the Computer Club
Date: 8th September
Subject: A New Year for the Computer Club
Welcome back to school. It is a new year for the Computer Club, and there are lots of things to tell you about, so here goes.
First of all, we have redesigned the school website home page. It is now more interesting, and contains information about updates to the school website. You can now click on the right places to see our new school motto, the information about our 25th School Anniversary and a Chinese version. Why not have a look at it, and tell your friends about it, as well? The school website address is http://school.web/wms/index.html.
Secondly, the 15th Joints Schools Computer Exhibition will be held from the 3rd to the 10th of July next year. The theme of the exhibition is ‘Computer Technology 20 Years from Now’. All participating schools must submit a project proposal (方案) by the 28th of April next year. We want our school to participate in the exhibition, and we will prepare a project proposal for the school to submit before the deadline. If you have an idea for a proposal, please e-mail Kevin Shum or Amy Yale.
Finally, the Computer Club will hold a Get-Acquainted lunch on Saturday, the 20th of September, at 12:30 pm in Room 12. We invite you all to the lunch, and we welcome you to come whether you are interested in joining the Computer Club, or you just want to learn something about computers.
We look forward to seeing you there!
1. You can go and enjoy the 15th Joints Schools Computer Exhibition on ________ next year.| A．April 28th | B．July 3rd |
| C．September 8th | D．September 12th |
| A．Redesign a home page. | B．Hold a computer exhibition. |
| C．Offer a special lunch. | D．Submit a project proposal. |
| A．To report what the Computer Club did last year. |
| B．To tell about the activities of the Computer Club. |
| C．To teach the students how to learn computer well. |
| D．To persuade the students to join the Computer Club. |
1. What do the club members do most of the time?
| A．Practice painting. | B．Appreciate pictures. | C．Take part in competitions. |
| A．At 3:00 pm. | B．At 4:30 pm. | C．At 6:00 pm. |
6 . In a recent meeting, the word “culture” came up 27 times in 90 minutes. Business leaders all believe a strong organizational culture is
How does culture drive performance? After analyzing 50 major companies, we conclude:
What is culture worth? While it is
What elements in an organization
A great culture is not easy to build. Leaders have to treat culture building as an engineering project, not a
| A．efficient | B．essential | C．permanent | D．practical |
| A．science | B．nature | C．tradition | D．instinct |
| A．how | B．when | C．why | D．whether |
| A．encourage | B．assess | C．distinguish | D．hurt |
| A．display | B．reward | C．mystery | D．wisdom |
| A．care about | B．make sense | C．set aside | D．put up |
| A．potential | B．technique | C．culture | D．reform |
| A．vital | B．difficult | C．rough | D．effective |
| A．functions | B．varies | C．decreases | D．grows |
| A．resembled | B．justified | C．predicted | D．explored |
| A．By contrast | B．In the end | C．As usual | D．In other words |
| A．protest | B．affect | C．lose | D．substitute |
| A．identify | B．consist | C．tremble | D．interact |
| A．customers | B．employees | C．engineers | D．spectators |
| A．common | B．delicate | C．magical | D．precise |
7 . The Nation Foundation
We Are A Global Community Of Changemakers
All students, regardless of their circumstanced, should have access to equal academic opportunities. At The Nation Foundation (TNF), we’re working to make that a reality. We are a grass roots organization working across East Africa to help empower the youth of the world’s most vulnerable communities. Cooperation is our key to making change.
Working Together To Make Change Happen
The world is connected in ways that it has never been before. We use this connection to mobilize(动员) an international community of leaders to help solve East Africa’s most chap-lending educational issued. Together, with our East African leadership scam, we find innovative path ways for sustainable change. Our programs include sustainable development projects, new models for students sponsorship and much more!
Here Is How You Can Help
Making a difference is easier than ever. We aim to democratize(使民主化) charitable giving, international support, and volunteer initiative by providing a platform for changemakers to engage their communities in a variety of ways. Whether it’s fund raising, volunteering, donating, or hosting awareness campaigns, we work with our global community of allies(盟友) to equip them with the tools and skills needed to change the world.
1. What does the organization do for the East African youth?| A．To help them obtain freedom. | B．To involve them in volunteering. |
| C．To teach them how to cooperate. | D．To give them access to education. |
| A．To seek new ideas. | B．To provide a platform. |
| C．To suggest involvement. | D．To raise public awareness. |
| A．In a science fiction. | B．In a charity brochure. |
| C．In an art magazine. | D．In a history book. |
8 . This Is the Way Learning Center
The staff, parents and children enrolled (招收) at This Is the Way Learning Center are one big family. We take the health and safety of our family very seriously. This Is the Way Learning Center is committed to maintaining a safe environment for your children. We are following all safety rules. Should you have any questions regarding the processes in place please call our center. We will be happy to answer your questions.
This Is the Way Learning Center cares for and educates children aged 6 weeks and up. We are enrolling for all programs (Preschool and Nursery School) in addition to basic childcare. There will be no enrollment fees and registration fees. We are devoted to the future of your child and creating a lifetime love of learning at every age and stage. What can be more precious or important than the early developmental and learning years of our children?
This Is the Way Learning Center is located across the street from Henry Barnard School at 18 Shaker Road. It is conveniently located just minutes from 91 North and South, in the town of Enfield.
Hours:
• 6:30 am through 5:30 pm
• Monday through Friday
• Closed only on major holidays.
Ages:
• Children through kindergarten
• School age
Features:
• All-day, all-year daycare
• Homelike setting
• Age-appropriate play areas
• Child-friendly curriculum
• Computer education
• Trained and experienced teachers
You may email us at requests@thisisthewaylc.com or call us at 860-253-0010 to ask your questions and request a free brochure.
1. What is This Is the Way Learning Center?| A．It’s a big family. | B．It’s a training center. |
| C．It’s a safety center. | D．It’s a local program. |
| A．Everyone enrolled at it. | B．Age-appropriate coaches. |
| C．Computer education teachers. | D．Trained and experienced teachers. |
| A．Parents. | B．Visitors. | C．Students. | D．Professors. |
When was the last time you visited a museum in
The museum
Having never seen or used such items in his own country, Dudek is filled with strong
“As more and more Chinese understand and offer me some of their old belongings, collections in the museum have become more
“The collections not only help revisit old times but also present
10 . The Walt Disney Company wasn’t about to let COVID-19 stop the company from developing. In the past year, some Disney theme park innovation (革新) have been designed.
For example, Disney had always encouraged face-to-face interactions between cast members and customers. It made perfect sense since Disney spends so much time training its workers in providing good customer service. In fact, Disney is known for pleasing its guests, which explains why it scores so high in customer satisfaction surveys. Well, COVID-19 turned personal interactions into problematic exchanges, as they increased the risk of spreading COVID-19. So, quickly, Disney added cast member virtual chat to its app My Disney Experience. Now, you can rely on a cast member’s knowledge whenever you have a question about Disney visit. It's like having a tour guide on your phone!
There is also the Walk-Up Waitlist. Before 2020, Disney had made strict rules for its Table Service restaurants. Once something sold out, would-be diners had no means of booking a table. COVID-19 has affected park guests, though. Some of them booked tables but then decided not to eat there. This cost Disney money, and it prevented you from dining at your favorite places. So, restaurant managers felt unhappy about the poor business practice, and Disney’s IT department reached a solution. The Walk-Up Waitlist in My Disney Experience allows you to add your name at a restaurant. A previously booked restaurant will find a table for you to dine there. My Disney Experience shows the waiting time. You’ll know whether the wait will fit with your tour. For Disney, the Walk-Up Waitlist improves services and can make it earn more money while increasing customer satisfaction.
In the face of COVID-19, Disney somehow made its parks better and more modern. The company is really worth praising for such great innovations.
1. What can park guests do with the Walk-Up Waitlist?| A．Check whether there's a meal left. | B．Know when to dine in the booked restaurant. |
| C．Dine at any restaurant at any time. | D．Book as many tables as they can. |
| A．It benefits both Disney and its customers. |
| B．It is supposed to be used at a restaurant only. |
| C．It is aimed at more customers during COVID-19. |
| D．It allows Disney to have the most guests at a time. |
| A．How Disney Keeps Its Park Popular. |
| B．How Disney Controls the Flow of Traffic. |
| C．Ways to Tour Around Disney During COVID-19. |
| D．Disney’s Innovations Responding to COVID-19. |
