1 . How to Use a Modern Public Library
Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. It’s been years since they were dusty little rooms with books. They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.
Check out a book. While libraries still loan out(出借)books, you’ll find it easier to get a copy of whatever you’re looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries. Via such networks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book you’ve requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.
Check out other items. The library is now a multimedia zone, loaded with information in many formats(载体形式). You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines. Some libraries even loan out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isn’t offered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.
Join targeted reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions targeted to various age groups. Perhaps you’d like to learn a language or improve your English. The library may sponsor a language group you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be able to accommodate you. And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.
Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library books and computers, you can find information on starting a business. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce(商会)and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need.
1. Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by______.| A．sharing their books on the Internet |
| B．giving access to online reading at a library branch |
| C．sending a needed book to a library branch nearby |
| D．making the checkout procedures diverse |
| A．A magazine and an e-book. |
| B．A game and an oil painting. |
| C．A music CD and a kid’s toy. |
| D．A DVD and a video player |
| A．the kid to learn a new language |
| B．the parent to enjoy quiet reading |
| C．the kid to overcome reading difficulties |
| D．the parent to meet their program sponsor |
| A．providing relevant information and supporting services |
| B．offering professional advice on business management |
| C．supplying useful information of your potential buyers |
| D．arranging meetings with government officials |
| A．To point out the importance of public libraries. |
| B．To encourage people to work in public libraries. |
| C．To introduce the improved services of public libraries. |
| D．To call for the modernization of public library systems. |
I remember the day shyness took over my life. I was 14 and having a French lesson The teacher told us to record ourselves speaking about a holiday. Perfect！ I recorded myself with confidence. Then, I pressed "play" to listen back. All I heard was a little kid talking. My immediate reaction was to assume I was listening to someone else's recording. But that was my voice. I realised there was something strange about me.
My little voice has made me feel really shy. And my shyness has caused me to avoid attending events, not make important connections, and keep my ideas to myself. As a shy person, working from home, hiding behind my computer was brilliant. But the more time I spent hidden away, the more my comfort zone shrank（缩小）. Everyday interactions, like ordering a coffee, became increasingly awkward and uncomfortable.
And then, one day I was at a big conference and it suddenly hit me like lightning. All speakers were confident, comfortable with being seen. There were no quieter voices. But the trouble is, if the loud voices are the only ones you hear, we quiet people feel even more alienated（疏远的）。 The world needs a mixture of personalities. Success is not just about who can shout the loudest. The world needs quieter people, too. That day I chose to stop hiding and embrace my shyness. No more feeling like I needed to change who I am in order to succeed. No more living a small life.
Then I created the Shy and Mighty Society, a space for shy people like me to shine, and in the process of helping others, I could also push myself forward, bit by bit. Now, I'm happy to tell people I feel shy. I'm not ashamed any more. And I know that I’m not alone.
1. Why did the author feel strange about herself after listening to the recording? （no more than 10 words）2. What is the main idea of Para.2? （no more than 10 words
3. What does the underlined word in Para.3 mean? （1 word）
4. Why did the author create the Shy and Mighty Society? （no more than 10 words）
5. Suppose you are in charge of the Shy and Mighty Society, what will you do to help other shy people? And why? （no more than 20 words）
3 . Next week, as millions of families gather for their Thanksgiving feasts (大餐), many other Americans will go without. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, more than 12 million households
Hunger is surprisingly widespread in our country — one of the world’s wealthiest — yet the government estimates that we waste almost 100 billion pounds of food each year, more than one-quarter of our total supply.
Reducing this improper distribution of
America’s Second Harvest is a network of 214 inter-connected food banks and other organizations that
A great deal of work is involved in distributing tons of food from thousands of
In 2000, America’s Second Harvest began to use a new inventory and financial-management system — Ceres. It is a
Ceres has helped
With more accurate and timely reports, Ceres saves time, frees staff members to focus on finding new donors, and
Hunger in America remains a(n)
| A．serve | B．lack | C．reserve | D．order |
| A．workdays | B．birthdays | C．holidays | D．paydays |
| A．resources | B．incomes | C．missions | D．services |
| A．exposed | B．introduced | C．distributed | D．addicted |
| A．harvest | B．prepare | C．recommend | D．gather |
| A．For example | B．In contrast | C．Above all | D．In turn |
| A．backyards | B．shelters | C．garages | D．cabins |
| A．donors | B．survivors | C．farmers | D．victims |
| A．innovative | B．impressive | C．effective | D．productive |
| A．grow | B．recycle | C．spoil | D．stir |
| A．theory | B．action | C．remedy | D．software |
| A．advertise | B．relieve | C．track | D．migrate |
| A．produce | B．reduce | C．shift | D．simplify |
| A．promises | B．ceases | C．admits | D．locates |
| A．troubling | B．demanding | C．touching | D．imposing |
4 . Debra Avery has been a horse lover since she was a little girl in San Diego. Her family couldn't afford a horse of its own, so Debra borrowed rides at the local horse-riding center, gaining the confidence only found atop a horse. Years later, Debra remembered those early days, and the lessons she learned with the horses at the riding center, and wanted to help other young women get the benefits of connecting with horses. "I always wanted to run a horse program for girls like me," says Debra. "I wanted to help them gain the courage to be around a horse and to care for a horse."
One day at the Los Angeles Horse-riding Center, as Debra rode beside fellow rider Judith Hopkins, she mentioned an inheritance (遗产) from her father-in-law and her desire to use it to serve disadvantaged girls. Judith had the same dream—and a name for the organization.
They founded Taking the Reins (TTR) in 1998. The organization serves more than 400 young women per year in after-school, weekend, and summer programs that feature horse riding and care, gardening and even competitive horse showing. Most participants live below the poverty line and often have not had reliable housing for more than six months at a time. Few have previous horse experience.
TTR uses farm and ranch experiences to teach responsibility, leadership, teamwork, and self-confidence. Director Dr. Jane Haven says, "A large number of our girls are somewhat autistic (孤独症的). I can't count how many of them have found their first social friends thanks to sharing this hobby and activity. Horses bring them out in such a wonderful way."
Jane also sees members of TTR program excel in school—100 percent of young women involved for four years or more have graduated from high school. Ninety-nine percent of those participants have gone on to attend four-year colleges.
Debra sees a more obvious impact—after a few weeks in the TTR program, the young women sit a little higher in their saddles (马鞍). "There's just something about sitting up on the back of a horse that gives them a boost of confidence."
1. Debra's early life was greatly influenced by ________.| A．her family | B．horse riding |
| C．school lessons | D．her fellow rider |
| A．Horse riding and showing. | B．Horse care and farming. |
| C．Pet care and gardening. | D．Weekend hiking and camping. |
| A．Homeless and lonely women. | B．Hard-working school girls. |
| C．Female autistic patients. | D．Poor horse-loving girls. |
| A．They have been given financial aid. |
| B．They have achieved academic excellence. |
| C．They have grown into professional horse riders. |
| D．They have been provided with reliable housing. |
| A．TTR is a profit-making organization. | B．TTR program lasts a few weeks. |
| C．The girls' confidence grows quickly. | D．The girls can ride taller horses. |
Huawei Technologies Co.Ltd. is a Chinese multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services company with the headquarters
Huawei Technologies Co said that it recorded 159.6 billion yuan, 36.3 billion yuan, and 255.8 billion yuan in revenue (收益),
6 . Tim Berners-Lee. If you don’t know his name, you’ve surely used his famous invention—the World Wide Web, a system we use to search for information on the Internet.
On Oct. 29, the Internet officially turned 50 years old. “This birthday must mark the moment we take on the fight for the Web we want.”
Speaking at the University of California, he pointed out three problems today: Web-criminal behavior, ad-based clickbait websites, and offensive online communication. These problems led Berners-Lee to create the Web Foundation and a contract for the Web. Both aimed to protect Internet users.
In the contract, he mentioned the need for companies to make sure that everyone had access to the Web, and called for a reduction in offensive material and more personal data privacy. The latter is a hot topic right now. Big companies, like Facebook, have misused users’ personal information by sharing it with advertisers.
Despite all of these bad sides, we shouldn’t forget about all the benefits the Internet brings.
In this digital age, the Internet connects the world through social media, and cashless payment has become an instant source of information. It can also make a positive difference through activities that push for positive change, education or aid.
One such campaign is Movember. The movement, held every November, encourages men to grow moustaches for the whole month, post pictures online, and donate. The charity promotes physical health, mental health, and suicide prevention for men.
Not to mention, the Internet is also a source of fun. From funny kitten videos on Weibo to your very own Tik Tok videos, the Internet allows you to share what you create.
As to the Web Foundation, Berners-Lee said, “The Web has become a public square, a library, a doctor’s office, a shop, and a school, and it has given marginalized groups a voice.”
“In the next 30 years, if we give up trying to build a better Web...we will have failed it. We need to come together as a global community.”
1. Why were the Web Foundation and the contract for the Web created?| A．To celebrate the Internet’s 50th birthday. | B．To build a protected network environment. |
| C．To increase Internet speeds around the world. | D．To fight online crime. |
| A．To encourage men to do charity work. | B．To promote a healthy lifestyle. |
| C．To support men’s health issues. | D．To draw public attention to mental health issues. |
| A．Wealthy people. | B．Old people. | C．People in power. | D．Disadvantaged people. |
| A．The future of the World Wide Web. |
| B．The history of the World Wide Web. |
| C．Tim Berners-Lee’s plan to save the World Wide Web. |
| D．The problems with the World Wide Web. |
7 . Club sports provide both a competitive and social sporting experience to any Purdue student. Whether you are looking to continue to be part of a sport you love or looking for new experiences, there is a club for you at every skill level.
The Purdue University Baseball Club
The Purdue University Baseball Club is a student-run organization that participates in intercollegiate(大学间的)athletic competition. We provide students an opportunity to continue their baseball career at a collegiate level.
President: Jack Fitzhugh
Email: jfitzhu@purdue.edu
The Purdue Gymnastics Club
The Purdue Gymnastics Club is a group of normal everyday students who, like yourself, want to stay active while at school. We practice during evening hours four times a week during the fall and spring semesters. We own and operate equipment for four women’s and six men’s events.
President: Maya MeDonald
Email: medon127@purdue.edu
The Purdue Triathlon Club
The Purdue Triathlon Club’s mission is to get together multi—sport athletes who want to train in a social environment and promote interest and participation in triathlons(铁人三项), duathlons(铁人两项), running, swimming and cycling events on the Purdue University campus. We encourage and support members while training together. We travel to races in the spring and summer together and host two races during the school year. We end our year at the Collegiate Nationals in April.
President: Katalin Kovach
Email: kovach 10@ purdue.edu
The Purdue Men’s Club
The Purdue Men’s Club Volleyball allows Purdue undergraduate and graduate students to play volleyball at a competitive, intercollegiate level. Tryouts are held at the beginning of each semester and teams are divided based on skill level. Players come from all over the country, not just the Midwest. The first and second teams travel to tournaments across the Midwest and to the NCVF National tournament each spring. The club is an NCVF and MIVA recognized program and consistently finishes in the top competitive divisions of the region and nation.
President: Ben Bednarczyk
Email: bbednarc@ purdue.edu
1. Who can you contact if you want to participate in a baseball game?| A．Maya MeDonald. | B．Katalin Kovach. | C．Jack Fitzhugh. | D．Ben Bednarczyk. |
| A．It operates equipment for 10 events. |
| B．It is open every day throughout the semester. |
| C．It includes both students and professional athletes. |
| D．It is a student-run organization. |
| A．It aims to popularize three sports. | B．It hosts races annually in April. |
| C．It divides members based on skill level. | D．It allows athletes to train in multiple sports. |
| A．The Purdue Triathlon Club. | B．The Purdue Gymnastics Club. |
| C．The Purdue Men’s Club Volleyball. | D．The Purdue University Baseball Club. |
| A．Students’ Textbooks. | B．School Magazines. |
| C．Travel Agencies. | D．Campus Network. |
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| A．lonely | B．elderly | C．daily | D．lively |
| A．lend | B．submit | C．return | D．apply |
| A．laughing | B．imagining | C．going | D．lying |
| A．strength | B．warmth | C．opinion | D．direction |
| A．associated | B．nonprofit | C．unconditional | D．appointed |
| A．reacting | B．guarding | C．going | D．battling |
| A．invite | B．show | C．connect | D．limit |
| A．gained | B．missed | C．suffered | D．graduated |
| A．turn | B．transform | C．exchange | D．transport |
| A．build | B．operate | C．teach | D．separate |
| A．hardly | B．randomly | C．mostly | D．simply |
| A．call in | B．catch on | C．give away | D．leave behind |
| A．over | B．during | C．between | D．within |
| A．responsibility | B．ability | C．personality | D．technology |
| A．in | B．out | C．down | D．over |
According to Xinhua News Agency, the Palace Museum and Huawei signed a strategic cooperation agreement on March 15. The two sides will set an example
The Palace Museum received more than 17 million visitors in 2018,
“The 600-year-old Palace Museum has never been so close to science and technology.” Shan Jixiang said
Shan shared many ideas about the 5G Palace Museum. With the help of advanced technology,
The Students’ Union
You may have heard of the Red Cross. It is an
One day when she was 11 years old, her elder brother was
Soon, Clara began taking care of injured animals. Neighbors began bringing their pets to her. And, almost always, she made them better.
When she was older, she became a nurse in the American Civil War and she helped save hundreds of
After the Civil War, Clara traveled to Europe to rest.
She decided that the Red Cross
