1 . A Palestinian soccer team has been formed with players who have lost legs as a result of fighting between Israeli and Palestinian forces. It is the first Palestinian national soccer team of its kind. The players say the organization helps them deal with the physical and mental effects of their war wounds.
Ziad Halib is one of the players and he is 41-year-old. He lost his right leg in 2008 during the first Israel-Hamas war and has been on the team since 2019. He has never missed a training session or game. “We feel we have something, we can give something,” Halib said.
The players hope to compete with teams from other countries. They are seeking to take part in the 2022 Amputee (被截肢者) Football World Cup in October, Turkey. This will require them to attend qualifying competitions in March, Iran. They will be able to make the trip if the border opens to permit them to travel through Egypt.
Simon Baker is a Red Cross advisor and creator of the Irish Amputee Football Association. He recently oversaw the final training session of the season in the Gaza Strip. His job was to choose 20 players from a group of 47 representing different Gaza teams.
Gaza is home to an estimated 1,600 amputees out of a population of more than 2 million. Baker first visited Gaza in 2019, as violent protests were taking place along the territory’s heavily-guarded border with Israel. His goal was to create a whole league for amputees. He spent time training players and officials and was able to organize a league with five teams and more than 100 players. He also started a league for younger amputees, which includes players as young as 5 years old. Baker stays away from discussing politics. His main goal is to create an environment by which the players come to the field and they leave the trauma (创伤) behind.
1. How can Ziad Halib and his teammates attend competitions in Iran?| A．By participating in World Cup in Turkey. |
| B．By winning qualifying competitions in Iran. |
| C．By gaining permission to travel through Egypt. |
| D．By training harder and winning a training game. |
| A．Picking out footballers. | B．Serving the Red Cross. |
| C．Inspiring football lovers. | D．Forming a national team. |
| A．Enthusiastic and kind. | B．Brave and determined. |
| C．Courageous and calm. | D．Imaginative and modest. |
| A．To introduce a popular Palestinian soccer team. |
| B．To praise Simon Baker for his great contribution. |
| C．To encourage amputees to join the football team. |
| D．To show soccer helps Palestinians heal war wounds. |
2 . 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. |
3 . Britain has a complete network of public libraries, administered by local library authorities: These libraries have a’ total collection of some 115 million books.
About one-third of the total population are members of public libraries. This leading and reference library service is, with some limitations, free.
Public libraries not only lend books, music scores, and records, but also provide libraries for children, patients in hospital and prisoners in jails, among others. They engage in many other kinds of activities as well, such as organizing play readings, lectures, films shows and musical circles. They also help to promote and develop adult education.
The greatest and most famous library in Britain is that of the British Museum (now part of the British Library created in 1973), which possesses over six million books. A copy of every book, magazines, newspaper, etc. , published in Great Britain must be sent to the British Museum. The Reading Room of the Museum is famous for the number of scholars and notables who have studied in it. The British Museum Library is not a lending library.
The second best-known library in Britain is the Boldeian Library at Oxford (over two million volumes). The National Library of Scotland (about two million volumes) and the National Library of Wales (more than one and a quarter million volumes) are also famous, and may claim a copy of every new work published in Britain. There is also a National Library for the Blind, with over three hundred thousand volumes in a specially embossed type.
1. The services public libraries offer are .| A．only lending books, music scores and records |
| B．organizing play reading, stage performances and film shows |
| C．providing libraries for some groups of people |
| D．helping to promote and develop school education |
| A．the number of famous readers |
| B．its long history |
| C．more than six million books |
| D．the rare books, magazines and newspapers |
| A．is the second best-known library | B．possesses over two million volumes |
| C．is not a lending library | D．possesses volumes in a special type |
| A．The British Museum | B．Public Libraries in Britain |
| C．The Kinds of Libraries | D．The Services of Libraries |
4 . Since 2017, AR Together has presented over 200 workshops, camps, events, and gathering spaces for immigrants to meet, connect, and build lasting connections in the community. Below are some of ARTogether’s past and present community workshops and events.
Water-coloring Workshop
Organized in cooperation with Story Center, Water-coloring Workshop is a free online channel accessible to immigrants. These Zoom workshops are a creative space for partcipants to paint, chat, listen to music, and share stories.
Y(our) Legacy: A Printmaking Workshop
This is designed to give high school partcipants a creative practice towards their personal journey of self-acceptance and healing. Led by artist Sen Mendez, participants gather at Oakland International High School and are given ten small blocks to create a visual story about themselves.
Women’s Craft Circle
ARTogether’s longest-running workshop series, the Women’s Craft Circle seeks to bring women together through the healing power of craft-making. In the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, participants are able to relax in a welcoming space, connecting through a love for art and shared experiences.
Expressive Art Class for Kids
At West Oakland Branch Library, kids aged 6-11 from immigrant backgrounds explore fun interactive activities such as free drawing. Painting, and free dance that will let youth appreciate art without pressure or strict rules. In each class, activity leaders follow the principle of guiding, not telling, which creates a stress-free environment that encourages creativity.
1. Which workshop is available for people living outside Oakland?| A．Water-coloring Workshop | B．Y(our) Legacy: A Printmaking Workshop. |
| C．Women’s Craft Circle | D．Expressive Art Class for Kids. |
| A．Visiting teacher interested in painting. |
| B．A female artist specializing in craft-making |
| C．An exchange student in the international high school. |
| D．An experienced librarian from immigrant backgrounds. |
| A．They take place at local libraries. |
| B．They require basic drawing skills. |
| C．They offer instructions with strict rules. |
| D．They encourage innovation or imagination. |
5 . Peacekeeping has proven to be one of the most effective tools available to the UN to assist host countries to navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.
Peacekeeping has unique strengths, including legitimacy (合法性), burden sharing, and an ability to deploy (部署) and sustain troops and police from around the globe, integrating them with civilian peacekeepers to advance multidimensional mandates (指令).
UN peacekeepers provide security and the political and peace-building support to help countries make the difficult, early transition from conflict to peace. UN peacekeeping is guided by three basic principles: agreement of the parties, fairness, and non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate. It is flexible and over the past two decades has been deployed in many frameworks.
Today’s multidimensional peacekeeping operations are called upon not only to maintain peace and security, but also to facilitate the political process, protect civilians, assist in the disarmament of former combatants, support the organisation of elections, protect and promote human rights and assist in restoring the rule of law.
Peacekeeping has always been highly dynamic and has evolved in the face of new challenges. Former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon established a 17-member High-level Independent Panel on UN Peace Operations to make a comprehensive assessment of the state of UN peace operations today, and the emerging needs of the future.
As a unique global partnership, UN Peacekeeping brings together the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Secretariat, troop and police contributors, and the host governments in a combined effort to maintain international peace and security. Its strength lies in the legitimacy of the UN Charter and in the wide range of contributing countries that participate and provide precious resources.
Success is never guaranteed because UN Peacekeeping almost by definition goes to the most physically and politically difficult environments. However, over 60 years of existence, UN Peacekeeping has built up a demonstrable record of success, including winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
1. What is true about UN peacekeepers using force?| A．They are not allowed to use force. |
| B．They may use force when their security is threatened. |
| C．They can use force to help the weaker of the warring sides. |
| D．They should use force when host countries have difficulties maintaining peace. |
| A．Monitoring former combatants. | B．Maintaining the political process. |
| C．Helping restore the rule of law. | D．Sending and managing troops for host countries. |
| A．To indicate that UN Peacekeeping has a long way to go. |
| B．To make people aware of the importance of UN Peacekeeping. |
| C．To explain that UN Peacekeeping efforts are not always effective. |
| D．To stress the tough working conditions of UN Peacekeeping missions. |
| A．UN Peacekeeping: Its History and Operations |
| B．UN Peacekeeping: What It Is and How It Works |
| C．UN Peacekeeping: How It Has Achieved World Peace |
| D．UN Peacekeeping: Its New Challenges and Future Path |
6 . Benedict Morelli, one of New York’s top-rated lawyers, owns Morelli Law Firm, which has offices, lawyers, cases and experts all over the country. Benedict Morelli and his team of experienced lawyers are expert at handling a wide variety of cases, from auto and truck accidents, to construction injuries, to complex employment discrimination.
One critical reason for their success is that unlike many firms, Morelli Law has the experience, patience, and resources to pursue all difficult cases. Since founding the firm, Mr. Morelli and his team have successfully dealt with an impressive list of outstanding cases in the industry. In fact, they have delivered more than a billion dollars on behalf of their clients. Impressive firm results include a $95 million settlement in a sexual discrimination case involving Aaron’s Inc., as well as a $62 million settlement for Mark Perez, a construction worker who fell from a roof and suffered a brain injury.
When asked whether they would feel afraid when facing difficult opponents in court, “At my core, I’m a trial lawyer,” said Benedict Morelli. “Because of our experience and accomplishments in the courtroom, our opponents know that we’re prepared to pursue the best result possible. Going to trial does not intimidate us.”
The firm is devoted to realizing its clients’ goals both inside and outside of the courtroom. For example, in a drunk driving case, the firm worked with the client to strengthen New York laws that punish drunk drivers. This effort has made it easier for lawyers in New York to charge drunk drivers. Moreover, Mr. Moreli and his team are also committed to helping those who have been wronged achieve the justice they deserve, no matter the difficulty of the circumstances.
Corporations are powerful actors in society and Mr. Morelli and his team feel fortunate to be in a position to provide the highest level of service to their clients.
1. What contributes to Morelli Law Firm’s success?| A．Talents, Strategies and funds. |
| B．Attitude, passion and resolution. |
| C．Experience, patience and resources. |
| D．Management, devotion and knowledge. |
| A．Scare. | B．Threaten. | C．Benefit. | D．Excite. |
| A．It has made more than a billion dollars from their clients. |
| B．It focuses mainly on bringing justice to the wrongful cases. |
| C．It aims to help clients obtain good outcomes in and out of court. |
| D．It works with New York to pass laws on banning drinking alcohol. |
| A．Morelli Law Firm | B．A top-rated lawyer |
| C．Morelli and his cases | D．Corporations in society |
7 . For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature develop. As the world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in nearly 100 countries. At every level, we cooperate with people around the world to develop and deliver innovative solutions that protect communities, wildlife, and the places in which they live.
HOW WE WORK
WWF works to help local communities conserve the natural resources they depend upon, transform markets and policies toward sustainability, and protect and restore species and their habitats. Our efforts ensure that the value of nature is reflected in decision-making from a local to a global range. WWF works on advanced conservation science with governments. WWF connects the power of our partners — more than 1.3 million supporters in the United States and 5 million globally
Today, human activities put more pressure on nature than ever before, but it’s also humans who have the power to change this situation. Together, we can handle the greatest threats to life on this planet and protect the natural resources that support and inspire us.
DONATE TO WWF
You can protect threatened species and their habitats today with a donation to World Wildlife Fund. Your support of WWF’s global conservation work will make a world of difference. Your donation makes you a member of WWF. A gift of $1,000+ makes you a Partner in Conservation. For a limited time, all new gifts of 51,000 will be matched $1 for $1, doubling your impact for nature, until we reach $155,000.
Click and make a memorial or honor gift. Together we can challenge the threats to nature, and help ensure its ability to provide — for the sake of every living thing, including ourselves.
1. What does WWF do along with governments?| A．It conserves natural resources. | B．It restores species and habitats. |
| C．It makes sustainable policies. | D．It explores conservation science. |
| A．$1,000. | B．$1,002. | C．$2,000. | D．$155,000. |
| A．A news report. | B．A book review. | C．An official website. | D．A journal entry. |
A division of Walmart Inc., Sam’s club is the membership warehouse club solution for everyday living. Sam’s Club serves millions of members at SamsClub.com and almost 600 locations across the U. S. and Puerto Rico. Sam’s Club also has locations in Brazil, China and Mexico.
| FOUNDER | Our founder Sam Walton was the most notable business leader of his time - but no matter how much success he achieved, he never forgot where it all started. Once a humble entrepreneur(创业者)with a successful five-and-time, Mr. Sam knew firsthand the challenges of running a small business. |
| EMPLOYEE | Sam’s club employs thousands of associates in the U. S. and Puerto Rico. Approximately 75 percent of club management was promoted from hourly positions. |
Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club, a limited-item business model that offers our members quality products at an exceptional value unmatched | |
| BRAND | by traditional retail. Instead of stocking every item in every available brand, Sam’s Club merchants do their “homework” for our members, stocking the right products and purchasing them in large quantities, passing on the savings to our members. In addition to the leading national brands, Sam’s Club also carries Member’s Mark, an exclusive, premium-quality private brand. Member’s Mark products are exclusive designs that use top-of-the-line materials and the highest quality ingredients to make sure you get the best quality and value at members-only prices. |
| ENVIRONMENT | We reduce costs by maintaining a simple shopping environment, often displaying our merchandise on shipping deck so we can move new items in just as quickly as they move out. Besides, Many clubs include sustainable features such as day-lighting with skylights, night dimming, central energy management, water-conserving fixtures, natural concrete floors and recycling. |
| BENEFIT | Sam’s Club also provides a variety of member benefits such as free shipping on most items for our Plus Members along with Cash Rewards, early shopping, savings on medications as well as the benefits of our Club membership. Club members can take advantage of Sam’s Club Credit, Instant Savings, free health screenings, daily “Tastes & Tips” sampling demonstrations and members-only savings on fuel. |
| A．A member of the club. | B．A worker paid by the hour. |
| C．A small business entrepreneur. | D．An associate from Puerto Rico. |
| A．have all the available brands to choose from |
| B．have your homework done by Sam’s merchants |
| C．buy Member’s Mark products at members-only prices |
| D．enjoy free shipping for the goods you have purchased |
| A．find suitable employees for Sam’s club |
| B．attract investment from overseas companies |
| C．inform readers of the features of Sam’s club |
| D．persuade customers to be a member of Sam’s club |
9 . What’s the better way to experience the history of a site than to have a hand in actually preserving it? This was the thought behind the founding of Adventures in Preservation (AiP) in 2001.The nonprofit’s founders, Judith Broeker and Jamie Donahoe, were both longtime preservationists and world travelers. They had seen a great many buildings in poor condition, as well as buildings that had been “restored” without the benefit of conservation expertise.
Twelve years on, they are still involved in the daytoday management of the organisation, supported by a volunteer staff. Located around the world, Judith’s favourite projects have long been the ones in Eastern Europe, and she enjoys the opportunity to travel there each year. She, along with anyone else who’s joined the adventure, always quotes their fellow jammers, as they’re called, as the highlight of each project. The groups are made up of people from all different ages, occupations, and cultures. Yet each time, they form a strong bond and work so well together that the work becomes fun.
Raising people’s awareness of their own heritage is another part of AiP project. In many places, there is so much focus on the news that not only are heritage buildings being lost but also are the traditional building skills needed to keep them. By providing training and raising awareness of the importance of their heritage, AiP is helping keep both alive.
Next year, AiP has projects in Europe and the US. There will be even more projects the following year as projects currently under development in Ghana, Armenia, Ukraine and the US come on line. Each project is also an opportunity for travel adventure, and personal growth, and AiP welcomes people from around the world to join a project and “jam” with them.
1. For what major purpose was AiP set up?| A．To gain wonderful benefits. | B．To protect old buildings. |
| C．To hunt for experts. | D．To train new members. |
| A．Machines. | B．Projects. | C．Colleagues. | D．Organisations. |
| A．Ambitions. | B．Education. | C．Wealth. | D．Efforts. |
| A．AiP’s popularity. | B．AiP’s eagerness. | C．AiP’s goal. | D．AiP’s function. |
10 . SCANDINAVIAN STARTUPS
Kahoot!
The game-based learning platform is used in half of US schools, offering some 60 million competitions. The idea is to make learning “great and fun,” says, the company’s CEO. Last year, Kahoot! had more than one billion players worldwide.
Founded:2013
XPLORA
XPLORA founder Sten Kirkbak nearly lost his son Filip, at a shopping centre nine years ago, so he built a device that makes it possible for parents to know where their children are at all times. It is a bit like a speakerphone with a camera, but for old people it also tells the wearer when to take medicines.
Founded:2016
reMarkable
A black-and-white e-paper device made for notetaking, users write on the reMarkable, and text recognition software changes it into type. “We neither have many meetings, nor do much talking,” says founder Magnus Wanberg.
Founded:2016
No Isolation
This startup, founded by Karen Dolva, Marius Aabel, and Matias Doyle, hopes to help socially isolated (孤立的) people — its first product was a small robot called AVl, which acts as the eyes and voice of a child forced to stay at home or in hospital. More than 850 AVls are in use in 13 countries; 160 at over 100 UK schools. No Isolation’s latest device is KOMP. Made for old people, it enables simple video calls and messaging.
Founded:2016
1. Which of the following startups connects learning with games?| A．No Isolation. | B．reMarkable. | C．XPLORA. | D．Kahoot! |
| A．The experience of nearly losing his son. | B．The growing number of lonely kids. |
| C．The need to keep the old safe. | D．The special needs of the old. |
| A．It was founded earlier than the other three. | B．It was started by more than one person. |
| C．It provides services for teens only. | D．It is mainly used in the UK. |
