1 . Job for You!

Family Alliance Meal Delivery Family Alliance is looking for people who can deliver hot Chinese meals one to two   times a week for people with disabilities in north suburban Fairfield County. All applicants must have a driver's license and access to a car. Gas will be covered for each delivery. Working hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays For more information, contact Charles Chen at cchen@famd.com Or call 740-6668988

Lancaster Design We provide full furnishings, like donated kitchen equipment and furniture items, for the new homes of people who were oncehomeless.        We need people who can work at our warehouse （仓库）sorting and packing items to be delivered to families, repair donated furniture and more. Candidates will be matched with a task based on skill set. Interested? Submit your application to www.lancasterdesign.org Or call 740-6119735

Lancaster Weekly Would you like the opportunity to earn extra cash close to home? If so we have a vacancy in our team which would suit you. Both adults and youngsters aged 13+ are required to deliver our newspaper. You may have to cover some distance. Bicycles are available if needed. Working hours: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturdays For more information Call 740-6538360

Parkview Nursing Home Caregivers are wanted. We seek people who are patient and caring, and who have   experience and interest in working with older adults. As part of the package, initial and follow-up training sessions are provided and accommodation is available if required. For more details, visit us at Unit 3 Park View Lane Or contact Ellen White at 740-6968399

1. Which job requires a driver's license?

A．Delivering meals.

B．Delivering newspapers.

C．Working at the warehouse.

D．Working at the nursing home.

2. Which of the following is TRUE about the Lancaster Design job?

A．Applicants are expected to design furniture.

B．Work is arranged according to one's skill set.

C．It involves collecting furniture from homes.

D．It favors applicants who are homeless.

3. A middle-school student is most likely to be hired by.

A．Family Alliance Meal Delivery

B．Lancaster Design

C．Lancaster Weekly

D．Parkview Nursing Home

4. Which number should you call if you want to work with the elderly?

A．740-6668988.

B．740-6119735.

C．740-6538360.

D．740-6968399.

2 . From now on, never spend your precious time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.

The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the most awesome machine ever created：the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You were born a winner. You were born rich. You can be a success if only you make the right choice.

You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem. Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem are people who do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their lives. They are the perennial（长期的）victims and martyrs. They are leaves tossed（摇摆）by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.

You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Failures think that everything happens by accident and chance. Successful people realize that they are responsible.

Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we choose to think and believe. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success is dependent upon our level of confidence.

If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks.

In short, in all areas of your life, whether they be financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.

1. People with low self-esteem are compared to leaves because they ______.

A．are ready to change their minds	B．are easily affected by windy weather
C．don't have the power to face their fate	D．can't exercise control over themselves

2. Losers would think that ______.

A．success is the result of hard work	B．working hard will lead to success
C．their failure is only because of bad luck	D．they don't make efforts to succeed

3. It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that ______.

A．whether we will succeed depends on our attitudes

B．one’s expectation is the key to future success

C．thoughts and beliefs are the result of creative mind

D．setting our expectations is essential before taking action

4. The last paragraph serves as ______.

A．the proof of the author's points	B．the conclusion of the argument
C．an introduction to another topic	D．a comparison between two views

5. Which is the best title for the text?

A．The secrets of success．	B．Success is a choice．
C．Develop our confidence．	D．How to achieve success．

3 . All of us spend a large part of our lives at home — eating, sleeping, relaxing and communicating with our family members. Our home is a shelter for us, away from the noisy, busy, and polluted world outside — a place where we can let down our hair and dress casually. Eco­friendliness (环保) is a hot word today and we all know we should make our environment as eco­friendly as possible. This is not only good for our health, but also good for the outward environment. Here are some easy and helpful tips to make your home eco­friendly.

Kitchen

Plan the kitchen to be bright and airy so that you don't have to turn on the lights at daytime. Don't make wasteful use of the gas. Keep all ingredients for cooking ready before lighting the gas. Turn it to low when not required — always using it on "high" burns a lot of gas.

Indoor plants

Plants are extremely eco­friendly and can be used to make your home look lively. Apart from adding life to home, they give out O_2, thus making the air inside fresh. You can keep plants in your home, but be sure to show them some sunlight regularly. Also, if they are kept outside, clean their leaves with a wet cloth, as dust may be added to them. A home decorated (装饰) with plants looks attractive. Plants are a natural home decorating gift that shows concern about the environment. A green plant is a wonderful gift which will protect the earth and is sure to be appreciated.

Saving water

Most of the time, we take water for granted — we keep water running while brushing our teeth or washing clothes. Needless to say, this is a huge waste of natural resources (资源). Try to recycle water. For example, the water used for washing vegetables can be used for watering plants; the soapy water used for washing clothes can be used to clean the bathroom and kitchen.

1. Why is the importance of our home discussed in Paragraph 1?

A．To advise us to communicate more with our family members.

B．To show it's necessary to make our home eco­friendly.

C．To advise us to spend more time staying at home.

D．To show the outside world is noisy and polluted.

2. What is advised to be done in the kitchen?

A．To open the window.

B．To prepare simple meals.

C．To save energy.

D．To turn down lights.

3. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．We don't realize the importance of water.

B．We try our best not to waste water.

C．We don't use water frequently.

D．We make full use of water.

4. Which could be the best title for the text?

A．Live a relaxing life.

B．Create a clean and safe home.

C．Our home is a shelter for us.

D．Make your home eco­friendly.

4 . Old age may not sound exciting. But recent findings offer good news for older people and for people worried about getting older. Researchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of 50. In fact, they say by the age of 85, people are happier with their life than they were when they were 18 years old.

The findings came from a survey of more than 340,000 adults in the United States. The Gallup Organization questioned them by telephone in 2008. At that time, the people were between the ages of 18 and 85. The researchers asked questions about emotions like happiness, sadness and worry. They also asked about mental or emotional stress.

Arthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study. His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of 24 and 25. The findings showed that stress levels dropped sharply（突然地） after people reached their fifties.

The study also showed that men and women have similar feeling patterns as they grow older.

However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men.

Researchers say they do not know why happiness increases as people get older. One theory is that, as people grow older, they grow more thankful for what they have and have better control of their feelings. They so spend less time thinking about bad experiences.

Professor Stone says the emotional patterns could be connected to changes in how people see the world, or maybe even changes in brain chemistry.

The researchers also considered possible influences like having young children, being unemployed or being single. But they found that influences like these did not affect the levels of happiness and well-being（幸福） related to age.

1. According to the survey of the Gallup Organization people are most likely to become happier.

A．when they are between the ages of 18 and 85

B．when they come to their old age

C．when they are in their twenties

D．when they are 18 years old

2. You may have the highest level of stress when you are at the age of ______.

A．20

B．25

C．35

D．40

3. According to Arthur Stone, old people may .

A．have a positive attitude towards their life

B．know how to spend money wisely

C．dream about good things every day

D．control their behaviors better

4. Who would probably show the greatest interest in the passage?

A．Those who are worried about getting old

B．Those who are single and unemployed

C．Those who feel unhappy all the time

D．Those who suffer from mental stress

5. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Women Are Easier to Be Happy in Life

B．The Young Are Happier Than the Old

C．Getting Older Means Getting Happier

D．The Younger, the Happier

5 . Face Painting Academy Diploma

Subject Art & Design, Craft & Creative, Beauty

Delivery method Online

Study level Professional development, Short, Accredited

Ref FACE-GUARD

Price £30, was £299, use code: GUARD90

Start a career in Face Painting or simply learn for fun.

Do you have a love for entertaining people?

Are you artistic and want to impress people with a new skill?

Have you ever thought about doing a course in face painting, so you can earn fantastic money?

If so then with this course you could become a qualified face painter just like hundreds of other people who have taken our courses. For a one-off (一次性付款） you can study online and complete the diploma in about 28 hours.

The comprehensive syllabus （教学大纲）is supported by 16 instructional videos so you can learn all the designs with ease, and you will learn a wide range of designs including dog, rabbit and spider man. With 14 modules to cover, you can become an accomplished face painter.

Your qualification will be recognized and can be checked for validity by all of your future clients too! Take a step in the right direction and get your Face Painting Academy Diploma today. £30, was £299, use code: GUARD90

Module 1 Your Introduction to Becoming a Face Painter

Module 2 The Equipment and Materials You Will Need for Face Painting

Module 3 Health & Safety and Risk Assessments

Module 4 Starting / Running Your Own Business

Module 5 Pricing and Costs

Module 6 Marketing Your Business & Social Media

Module 7 1'he Do's and Don'ts and What to Do If Your Business Doesn't Go Well

Module 8 How to do a Dog / Cat Face Paint Design

Module 9 How to do a Butterfly / Dolphin Face Paint Design

Module 10 How to do a Monkey / Frog Face Paint Design

Module 11 How to do a Rabbit / Swan Face Paint Design

Module 12 How to do a Tiger / Dinosaur Face Paint Design

Module 13 How to do a Spiderman / Batman Face Paint Design

Module 14 How to do a Minnie Mouse / Princess Face Paint Design

1. The course is intended mainly for those _______.

A．keen on showing off new skills

B．eager to get an academy diploma

C．equipped with a unique taste for art

D．interested in learning face painting

2. You can save £ _______ if signing up for the course now.

A．30

B．269

C．299

D．329

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the course?

A．It is presented both online and offline.

B．The diploma can be obtained in one day.

C．It provides not only many face paint designs but also lessons on business.

D．Some clients will be invited to examine your qualification.

4. In which module are you likely to learn how to advertise your business?

A．Module 4.

B．Module 6.

C．Module 7.

D．Module 10

6 . Icons of the ANIMAL KINGDOM

CHIMU ADVENTURES
SOUTH GEORGIA

Join a Chimu Adventures cruise to South Georgia and experience one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Witness thousands of king penguins up close while making a landing from one of our expedition cruises. Chimu are the UK’s leading operator to South Georgia, the Falklands & Antarctica offering a full range of ships to suit all budgets and requirements. Contact one of our polar experts today for more info and special offers!

www.chimuadventures.com
Tel:02074038265
ON THE GO TOURS
CHINA

The panda is the beloved animal mascot (吉祥物) of China, native to the mountain ranges in the south central region. There are many conservation projects working to increase the panda population and last year they were successfully downgraded from ‘endangered’ to ‘vulnerable’ on the list of species at risk. Visit and support the Chengdu Panda Research Base with On The Go Tours where you can watch pandas in their natural habitat.

www.onthegotours.com
Tel:02073711113
SEA WOLF ADVENTURES
CANADA

Combine cultural discoveries with world-class whale and wild life viewing on an adventure into the heart of the traditional territory of the indigenous Kwakwaka’wakw: Vancouver Island North. Share our love of the local landscape and learn more about our connection with the wild life that makes these waterways home. Experience a fast-paced tour that offers a personal perspective of our 13, 000+ years old Kwakwaka’wakw culture.

www. seawolfadventures.ca
Tel: (001) 2509029653
PIONEER EXPEDITIONS
MADAGASCAR

Madagascar is the land of the lemurs (狐猴). Over 100 lemur species inhabit this extraordinary island nation, ranging from the pocket-sized ‘pygmy mouse lemur’ to the 4ft tall ‘indri’ (狐猴). With many threatened by extinction, there’s never been a better time to witness these mesmerizing (令人着迷的) primates. We’ll guide you through Madagascar, which is the only country where you can experience unforgettable lemur encounters in the wild.

www.pioneerexpeditions.com
Tel:01202798922
ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS
CANADA

We depart in search of orcas (虎鲸) from Campbell River on Vancouver Island in British, Columbia, Canada. Orcas are an apex predator, making them the kings and queens of the ocean. Orcas have very close-knit families and normally will stay together throughout their lifetime. We have many beautiful waterways in which to explore for these magnificent mammals. Tours are guided by experienced, locally born guides.

www.aboriginaljourneys.com
Tel: (001)2508501101
1. Which route may offer you discount in travelling fee?

A．CHIMU ADVENTURES	B．PIONEER EXPEDITIONS
C．ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS	D．SEA WOLF ADVENTURES

2. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 is intended to show ______________.

A．you can only see pandas in limited areas as they are vulnerable to visitors

B．pandas are not endangered any more thanks to the efforts of many conversation

C．the panda is still an endangered species though its population has increased a lot

D．ON THE GO TOURS can help the Chengdu Panda Research Base save more pandas

3. Which of the following animals are unique to Madagascar?

A．Orcas.	B．Lemurs.
C．Pandas.	D．King Penguins.

4. What is special about Orcas?

A．They are born guides.	B．They are gentle animals.
C．They live alone after growing up.	D．They enjoy a close relationship.

5. What can we know from the passage?

A．You can enjoy the Kwakwaka’ wakw culture in ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS.

B．Orcas will depart the family once they become mature enough to feed themselves.

C．SEA WOLF ADVENTURES will present more than whales and wildlife to visitors.

D．Both SEA WOLF ADVENTURES and ABORINAL JOURNEYS set off in British, Colombia.

6. What’s the purpose of this passage?

A．To attract readers to start a wildlife trip.

B．To introduce different kinds of animals.

C．To encourage people to protect animals.

D．To tell us that the animals are endangered.

7 . The recent widespread interest in all branches of psychology has accustomed us to accepting an idea which,when first offered,seemed laughable:We all,at some level,spend most of the time on reverie(幻想）。We dream either consciously or unconsciously,awake or asleep,of a situation in which we feel we should be happier than we are in real life.Occasionally some childish ideas of happiness or success break out in to confuse or prevent us from living an adult life.Sometimes the dream is refusing to leave the safe shelter of the nursery,where all wants were met as soon as felt,where warmth and food and love were given freely and unearned.As Emerson wrote,"We do not believe there is any force in today to match or recreate that beautiful yesterday.We linger in(徘徊）the ruins of the old tent where once we had bread and shelter."To some extent this is true of all of us,but less true of the happy and successful adult than of others.

At other times,funnily enough,the life-wasting reverie is about success:The mild man is Napoleon or the ugly woman is a charming singer.If reality never broke in upon such reverie,the dreamer might be happier than if he were to find himself in a position to realize some part of it.Such reverie is in itself compensation for a life of dull routine.But,the world being what it is,the dreamer must live,for part of his time at least,in the cold atmosphere of fact.This is no Land of Cockaigne:Roast 1t pigs do not run about crying,"Eat me!"Fruit does not fall from the trees into our mouths..

The deeply rooted dreamer will struggle only just as much as he needs,and no more.He will do anything half-heartedly to get his bread and butter.Then,when his daily task is over,he will be hack to his dreams again,whether he realizes it or not. He succeeds at only one thing:in clearing away a little space,gaining each day a few hours of free time,for just one purpose-to go on wasting his life.But his

dream is happy.It is,for him,a true compensation for his failure in every other relation,and so he continues in it.Yet,since after all happiness is the true goal,he believes that the smallest success in reverie brings with it more happiness.

However,it is important to remember that failure is real,for otherwise we will not prepare ourselves to fight it.

1. People's spending most of the time on reverie is something that

A．was laughed at by people in the past

B．most people are greatly fed up with

C．psychologists are very interested in

D．psychologists have widely accepted

2. People who are living in reverie

A．are filled with fear of the future life

B．usually have a happy childhood

C．always enjoy recalling their past life

D．are happier than any successful adult

3. People living in the Land of Cockaigne______

A．think that they are the greatest of the world

B．could enjoy all they need for life without work

C．will realize life means struggle

D．usually live a life of dull routine

4. Which of the following about deeply rooted dreamers is TRUE?

A．They'll never work for life even when they're starving.

B．They admire heroes so much as to become Napoleon.b

C．They don't feel happy due to the little things they have.

D．They'll never do any more than keeping themselves alive.

5. The writer suggests in the passage that_____

A．we should stop spending most of our time on reverie

B．people can realize something vital through dreaming

C．we should prepare ourselves to fight failure

D．people can gain more happiness from reality

8 . When you choose a higher education course, here are some tips for you to follow.

Choosing your course

There are a range of subjects and courses available. Many are work-related; others are academic. You’ll need to look beyond the course title because courses with almost the same name may differ enormously. For example, if you’re interested in construction but wish to use your creative skills, you may be better suited to a building design management course than a building project management course.

Style of learning

Think about the style of learning that best suits you. It’s important to study a subject that you particularly enjoy, but if you want to follow a career in a different area, you may consider taking the subjects you want to learn and joining them into one degree. Many degree courses are made up of different subject modules which deal with particular areas of interest.

Choosing where to study

Where you study can be almost as important as what you study. One thing to consider is whether you want to live at home or move away. For some people, living at home offers the best of both worlds, but it may make sense to move if you want to study a particular course at a specific university or college. Many students value the experience of living on campus or in a different part of the country as an important part of university life.

Finding out more about courses

Once you’ve got a list of courses that appeal to you, it’s worth looking at some other sources of information about them, like independent reports. These provide information on the numbers of students who finished the course, student satisfaction and more.

Open days

Open days usually take place in spring or autumn. Although you may have an idea about what a course is like, there’s no substitute（替代）for attending a class yourself. If you can’t come on the open days, you can sign up for a guided tour instead.

1. You need to look beyond the course title because courses with similar names may be ______.

A．creativity-focused	B．work-related
C．far different	D．quite similar

2. What are you advised to do if your interest disagrees with your future career?

A．Add preferred subjects to your degree courses.

B．Choose the subjects based on your interest.

C．Earn different degrees.

D．Give up your interest.

3. What do we learn about from Para. 4?

A．Disadvantages of studying on campus.

B．Reasons for choosing where to study.

C．Importance of attending a nearby college.

D．Problems of going to a faraway university.

4. Why is it recommended to check independent reports?

A．To increase applicants’ interest.

B．To better understand a course.

C．To figure out how to complete a course.

D．To find out how different the courses are.

5. On the open days, would-be college students can ______.

A．sign up for a particular course

B．take a guided tour on the campus

C．see whether there is a substitute course

D．have a first-hand experience of a course

9 . Sometimes you'll hear people say that you can't love others until you love yourself. Sometimes you’ll hear people say that you can't expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, you've got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that we’re the apple of our parents’eyes，and that our Grandmas think we’re great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we will go to the Olympics. But sometimes it's a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge，it is time you build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.
Self-image is your own mind’s picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look，the way you act，the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about us. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world
The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is，make a list if you need to，but write down all of the great things you do every day. Don’t allow doubts to occur in it.
It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can’t move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think you’re silly because you aren’t good at math, find a tutor. If you think you’re weak because you can’t run a mile,get to the track and practice. If you think you’re dull because you don’t wear the latest trends，buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesn’t mean it’s true.
The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from objective，and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat yourself on the back，you’ll know you're well on your way. Good luck!
1. You need to build a positive self-image when you___________.

A．dare to challenge yourself	B．feel it hard to change yourself
C．are unconfident about yourself	D．have a high opinion of yourself

2. According to the passage，our self-images___________.

A．have positive effects	B．are hot true
C．are often changeable	D．have different functions

3. How should you change your self-image according to the passage?

A．To keep a different image of others.	B．To make your life successful.
C．To understand your own world.	D．To change the way you think.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．How to prepare for your success.	B．How to face challenges in your life.
C．How to build a. positive self-image.	D．How to develop your good qualities.

5. . Who are the intended readers of the passage?

A．Parents.

B．Adolescents.

C．Educators.

D．People in general.

10 . I am a writer. I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of language—the way it can evoke(唤起) an emotion, a visual image, a complex idea, or a simple truth. Language is the tool of my trade. And I use them all—all the Englishes I grew up with.

Born into a Chinese family that had recently arrived in California, I’ve been giving more thought to the kind of English my mother speaks. Like others, I have described it to people as “broken” English. But feel embarrassed to say that. It has always bothered me that I can think of no way to describe it other than “broken”, as if it were damaged and needed to be fixed, as if it lacked a certain wholeness. I’ve heard other terms used, “limited English,” for example. But they seem just as bad, as if everything is limited, including people’s perceptions(认识) of the limited English speaker.

I know this for a fact, because when I was growing up, my mother’s “limited” English limited my perception of her. I was ashamed of her English. I believed that her English rejected the quality of what she had to say. That is because she expressed them imperfectly her thoughts were imperfect. And I had plenty of evidence to support me: the fact that people in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.

I started writing fiction in 1985. And for reasons I won’t get into today, I began to write stories using all the Englishes I grew up with: the English she used with me, which for lack of a better term might be described as “broken”, and what I imagine to be her translation of her Chinese, her internal(内在的) language, and for that I sought to preserve the essence, but neither an English nor a Chinese structure: I wanted to catch what language ability tests can never show; her intention, her feelings, the rhythms of her speech and the nature of her thoughts.

1. By saying “Language is the tool of my trade”, the author means that ________.

A．she uses English in foreign trade

B．she is fascinated by languages

C．she works as a translator

D．she is a writer by profession

2. The author used to think of her mother’s English as ________.

A．impolite	B．amusing
C．imperfect	D．practical

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?

A．Americans do not understand broken English.

B．The author’s mother was not respected sometimes.

C．The author’s mother had positive influence on her

D．Broken English always reflects imperfect thoughts.

4. The author gradually realizes her mother’s English is ________.

A．well structured	B．in the old style
C．easy to translate	D．rich in meaning

5. What is the passage mainly about?

A．The changes of the author’s attitude to her mother’s English.

B．The limitation of the author’s perception of her mother.

C．The author’s misunderstanding of “limited” English.

D．The author’s experiences of using broken English.