| A．A movie. | B．A lecture. | C．A play. |
2 . The best-sellers of Amazon’s self-help list
With Mental Health Awareness Week in full swing, we’ve turned to the best-sellers of Amazon’s self-help list. Here are the most popular books over the past year.
Quiet
Fearne Cotton
Written to control the inner voice that says you can’t and silence what Fearne calls ‘brain-chatter’ that holds you back and stops you from believing in yourself. It’s a handbook to help deal effectively with modern life filled with expert advice and ideas you can put into practice.
Can’t Hurt me
David Goggins
Sharing his astonishing life story—from poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse to a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world’s top endurance athletes. David Goggins reveals that most of us only ever tap into just 40% of our capabilities. Goggins refers to this as ‘The 40% Rule’, with his story lighting a path that anyone can follow to push past pain and reach their full potential.
The Wim Hof Method
Wim Hof
If you’re fascinated by Wim Hof and his amazing achievements. Think, barefoot marathons over deserts and ice fields. As an endurance (耐力) athlete, he’s multiple broken world records bearing the most extreme temperatures through the power of the mind. Exploring the ways to activate your potential and go beyond your limits. Taking control of both your body and life by releasing the great power of the mind Hoff explains his method for surviving extreme conditions.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Mark Manson
“Don’t hope for a life without problems. There’s no such thing. Instead, hope for a life full of good problems.” Manson makes the argument, backed by academic research and amounts of toilet humour, that improving our lives depends not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but rather learning to stomach lemons better.
1. Which of the following encourages self-confidence?| A．Quiet. | B．Can’t Hurt me. |
| C．The Wim Hof Method. | D．The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. |
| A．They are short story writers. | B．They are world-class athletes. |
| C．They suffer from physical abuse. | D．They advocate living a good life. |
| A．Share inspiring personal experiences. | B．Explore the potential of the human brain. |
| C．Provide guidance for better mental health. | D．Find approaches to amazing achievements. |
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删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
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Last winter my dog, Anne and I go to the Arctic Hill. It was covered with ice, what made it very interested to slide(滑行) down. Anne did a trick with her tail. I turned around three times before I reached the bottom(底部)! Some young boys were watched us slide. We wanted to slide down too. Then I came up a good idea. I asked Anne that she would agree.
We played at the bottom of the hill but when the young boys slid down, we flew right into the softly and safe places. In this way everyone had a fun.
4 . You come home on a hot summer day, hoping to have a cool bath, but find there is no water. Then you see how important water is in your daily life. While sometimes you have the idea in many parts of the world, water is not just about one’s everyday needs.
In countries like Tanzania, water is hard to get, and the job of collecting water falls on women’s shoulders. Girls often have to leave school to collect water, while their brothers stay at school studying. The girls spend more time collecting water. That means they have less time for learning.
For these girls, “Knowledge is Power” is not just words; it’s a sad fact in real life. As they spend less time at school, they have fewer chances of getting good jobs, and they often have no choices on important matters, like who to marry. These girls are often married into poor families. They have little money or knowledge to take care of their children. For the baby girls who are lucky enough to survive(生存), their life may be still around “water”, just like their mothers’.
1. What do the underlined words “the idea” mean?| A．Water is important in one’s everyday life. |
| B．Water is not just about one’s everyday needs. |
| C．It's nice to have a cool bath on a hot summer day. |
| A．men’s | B．women’s | C．boys’ |
| A．not just words | B．a sad fact in real life | C．both A and B |
| A．The girls have a hard life in countries like Tanzania. |
| B．Why it’s important to save water. |
| C．How water may give a country power. |
| A．By taxi. | B．By bus. | C．By subway. |
| A．Long. | B．Boring. | C．Exciting. |
In Asia, especially the so-called “rice bowl” cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, food is usually eaten with
Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also
Five thousand years ago, Chinese people probably cooked their food in large pots,
Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius, who lived
Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India, most people traditionally eat
8 . Online Free Courses
English Grammar and Style
We’ll present materials that cover grammatical principles, word usage, writing style, sentence and paragraph structure and punctuation. We’ll challenge you with quizzes and writing activities that will give you strategies to enhance the quality of your writing, and invite you to participate in discussions and assess the work of your peers (同龄人).
Length: 8 weeks
Instructor: Roslyn Petelin from the University of Queensland
Academic Writing Made Easy
From structuring and organizing an academic text to avoiding common mistakes that can negatively affect your credibility, this course offers a guide for those who want to improve their writing. Each week is comprised of video lessons, followed by exercises and tasks of assessing your peers' work.
The course requires upper-intermediate (中高级) to advanced English.
Length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Heidi Minning from the Technical University of Munich
Preparing to Network in English
Networking in the business world is key to career success. But what is networking? And how do you do it in English? This course helps you understand the basics of networking and why it’s important. You’ll identify the key qualities you should focus on developing. Most importantly, you’ll grow and expand your business network and professional connections.
Length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Joel Ozretich from the University of Washington
Using Emails for Networking in English
In this course, you’ll learn important strategies for writing effective emails. You' II learn how to write messages for different audiences and understand when to be formal or direct. You' II also learn how your choice of words can change the way people view your message.
Length: 4 weeks
Instructor: Daphne Mackey from the University of Washington
1. What do the first two courses have in common?
| A．Both last for one and a half months. |
| B．Both involve some peer review tasks. |
| C．Both require upper-intermediate English. |
| D．Both are offered by the same university. |
| A．Roslyn Petelin. | B．Heidi Minning. |
| C．Joel Ozretich. | D．Daphne Mackey. |
| A．Improving email-writing skills. |
| B．Giving tips on academic writing. |
| C．Exploring grammatical principles. |
| D．Introducing the basics of networking. |
9 . Hiring Now
Copy Editor
Location:Beijing, China
Contract Length: Minimum 12-month commitment
CGTN Digital is seeking an experienced copy editor to join its growing team of devoted, passionate journalists in Beijing. The ideal candidate will have experience working accurately and carefully, in a fast-paced news environment. They will be positive, energetic and totally committed to the highest journalistic standards. They will also have the ability to read and edit scripts (讲稿）critically; make edits consistent with CGTN's one and accuracy; and spot spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax(句法）mistakes consistently.
●Edit existing news content
●Repurpose existing content for various online platforms
●Work together with other journalists
●Have an interest in international and Chinese news
| Minimum Qualifications ●At least 3+ years of relevant experience in editing and fact-checking ●Native-level knowledge of the English language ●An eye for detail and ability to produce spotless copy ●Ability to multitask and work as a team player ●University degree |
Apply by sending a CV and a detailed cover letter, including your current and expected salary, along with any relevant work samples by e-mail to: cgtndigital @cgtn.com.
1. What aspects does CGTN Digital focus on while choosing a copy editor?| A．Individualism and interest. |
| B．Nationality and ability. |
| C．Age and gender. |
| D．Experience and competence. |
| A．Little experience in correcting mistakes. |
| B．Native-level fluency in the English language. |
| C．Ability to spot mistaken details in the copy. |
| D．Competence to perform a single task independently. |
| A．A brief cover letter. |
| B．A self-introduction video. |
| C．Work samples related to this job. |
| D．Current and expected bonus. |
10 . My guide Farah, a tall, slim woman in her late 30s, wears jeans and a simple manteau. In public, wearing this robe(长袍）,covering neck to knee is a must for women in Iran. Her long, straight black hair is hidden beneath her headscarf.
We're heading to Tajrish Bazaar in north Tehran, to explore ten different kinds of dried plums and other goodies. We choose the Metro- Farah for its convenience, and I, for a chance to go underground in the capital of Iran, because it provides a picture of the city most tourists never see.
Women and men sit separately on the train, but the rule is relaxed during busy times, like now. We, along with a few other women, clasp(握紧）our hands around a pole, standing next to men, young and old. Two stops later, and about 20 commuters（通勤者）fewer, segregation happens naturally-women at one and,men at the other, still within view,but separate.
A handful of fashionable girls admire their own reflections in the window. They wear tight leggings under their brightly colored robes, pushing back headscarves and boundaries. We find seats next to a group of conservative women dressed in black cloaks（斗篷）called chador. They are nothing like the other women I have met, most of them liberal.
＂We're a nation with one language," Farah says, “divided in two-traditional and modern."She tells me that it' all began, not with imports from the West, but with the 1979 revolution. A combination of education and a bad economy created a society where women now have independence, careers, and husbands feel obliged to help with household chores.
1. Why did the author choose to take the Metro?| A．Because it was accessible and convenient. |
| B．Because she would see a more realistic city. |
| C．Because she could sit separately on the train. |
| D．Because she would travel markets for goodies. |
| A．In rush hours. | B．At dawn. | C．At midday. | D．At midnight. |
| A．Conflict. | B．Isolation. | C．Combination. | D．Discrimination. |
| A．Iranian girls can dress as freely as they like. |
| B．Iran has strict rules for seating arrangements. |
| C．Iranian men never offer help with housework. |
| D．Wearing a robe is a daily routine of Iranian women. |
