1. Where will the final discussion be held?
| A．In Room 302. | B．In Room 312. | C．In Room 320. |
| A．At 3: 30 p. m. | B．At 5: 00 p. m. | C．At 5: 15 p. m. |
| A．Get the discussion records. |
| B．Gather at the reception. |
| C．Collect the copies. |
| A．Professor Olsen. |
| B．Professor Mike. |
| C．Professor Hurst. |
2 . The European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, is a European research organization that operates the largest particle (粒子) physics laboratory in the world. Set up in 1954, the organization is based in the northwest of Geneva on the Franco-Swiss border. At CERN, we try to discover what the universe is made of and how it works.
Taking part in the largest scientific experiment in the world.
Doctoral Student Program
The program is now open for applications. All applications should reach us no later than 22 October 2021.
This is a chance to continue your studies while spending up to 36 months working with leading scientists. Whether you’ve already chosen a subject or are still making your decision, if your major is engineering or computing, this is an invitation to further your knowledge in a great organization.
Marie-Curie PhD Positions
There are no openings at the moment but as soon as there is a new position, it will be published here.
Thinking of doing your PhD abroad and looking for funding? Then the Marie Skłodowska-Curie PhD fellowship (奖学金) for Early Stage Researchers in Europe might be the right chance for you.
Technical Student Program
The program is now open for applications. All applications should reach us no later than 24 October 2021.
If you’re an undergraduate (大学生) in engineering or computing and are looking for a practical training period or a place to complete your final project, you could spend 4 to 12 months at CERN during the course of your studies.
Administrative Student Program
The program is now open for applications. All applications should reach us no later than 20 October 2021.
The Administrative Student Program is aimed at undergraduate students majoring in administration who will spend a training period of 2 to 12 months at CERN during the course of their studies.
1. What can we learn about CERN?| A．It is located in France. |
| B．It is a leading scientific organization. |
| C．It aims to provide scientific training for students. |
| D．It is a formal part of Europe’s education system. |
| A．It has yet to accept applications. |
| B．It offers students practical training. |
| C．It asks for computing students. |
| D．It lasts up to 12 months. |
| A．20 October. | B．21 October. |
| C．22 October. | D．24 October. |
3 . The 4 Books to Read if You Want to Transform Your Life in 2022
Want to feel more satisfied with life? We picked out these 4 books that will change your outlook. With the Blinkist app, you can understand the key learnings from the best nonfiction books in minutes-not hours or days. Our experts take the insights from these books to create quick, memorable, easy-to-understand insights which can either be read or listened to in just 15 minutes.
Start with the 4 most-read titles on self-improvement and see if you don't feel a little more satisfied already.
— Thirteen Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin.
Do you struggle to get over your failures? Or think and talk about things out of your control? Getting over these difficulties can have a profound influence on your everyday life. Morin shares how her most successful ways that patients overcame these difficulties.
— How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth and Karen Dillon
Are you making the right trade-offs in life? While career achievements can be satisfying, neglecting (忽略) your family and friends can be harmful in the long-run in ways you can't even imagine.
— Finding Your Element by Ken Robinson
Everyone has a passion. If you don't know what yours is, it just means you haven't discovered it yet. Or perhaps you have, but it was dismissed early in life. Find out how you can break free of society's strict rules and find your calling in life.
— Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Did you know if your pulse rate rises above 100 bpm, you're thought too emotional to think rationally (理性的)? You probably let feelings cloud your judgment more often than you know. Goleman explains how you can avoid letting your emotions rule you and make better decisions in life.
Join millions of other learners and download Blinkist to start listening today!
1. Which book may help out people worried about their failures?| A．Thirteen Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do |
| B．How Will You Measure Your Life? |
| C．Finding Your Element |
| D．Emotional Intelligence |
| A．Patients who struggle against failures. |
| B．Job seekers who'll spend more time with family. |
| C．Graduates who are puzzled about what he wants to be. |
| D．Writers who want to publish their works in Blinkist. |
| A．They are short stories. | B．They are nonfiction books. |
| C．They are for English learners. | D．They are for improving listening. |
4 . Adapted from Liang Xiaosheng’s award-winning novel, the realistic drama A Li felong Journey recently has been a huge hit on TV and online.
Given that A Lifelong Journey is set in the 1960s, it’s not surprising that the family has to deal with lots of social changes and uncertainties, like the restoration of Gaokao, the country’s reform and opening-up, the passion for private business and so on.
The five virtues in Confucianism—benevolence (仁), righteousness (义), courtesy(礼), wisdom and trust can be found in the lead character Zhou Bingkun, the youngest son in the family.
Following the lives of Zhou’s family, the drama gives viewers an insight into the lives of ordinary Chinese.
| A．No wonder viewers thought highly of this drama. |
| B．It is time to create such a drama to remember the bygone times. |
| C．China has witnessed dramatic changes over the past five decades. |
| D．And it explores themes of family, friendship and romance in a bittersweet story. |
| E．He was played by Lei Jiayin, who says he can almost “see his father” in the drama. |
| F．Disney has also announced it has acquired the drama series for an international release. |
| G．Most of the narrative took place in a shantytown (棚户区), where Zhou’s family lives. |
5 . Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature
Grading Scale90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E.
Essays (60%)Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course: Essay 1 = 10%; Essay 2 = 15%; Essay 3 = 15%; Essay 4 = 20%.
Group Assignments (30%)Students will work in groups to complete four assignments (作业) during the course. All the assignments will be submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system.
Daily Work/In-Class Writings and Tests/Group Work/Homework (10%)Class activities will vary from day to day, but students must be ready to complete short in-class writings or tests drawn directly from assigned readings or notes from the previous class' lecture/discussion, so it is important to take careful notes during class. Additionally, from time to time I will assign group work to be completed in class or short assignments to be completed at home, both of which will be graded.
Late WorkAn essay not submitted in class on the due date will lose a letter grade for each class period it is late. If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. Daily assignments not completed during class will get a zero. Short writings missed as a result of an excused absence will be accepted.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A textbook. | B．An exam paper. | C．A course plan. | D．An academic article. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．You will receive a zero. | B．You will lose a letter grade. |
| C．You will be given a test. | D．You will have to rewrite it. |
6 . If you have a chance to talk with a historical figure, who would you like it to be? What would you like to know about the past or share from today? China in the Classics, a new TV show based on Chinese classics started by China Central Television (CCTV) in February, is exploring such possibilities.
In the first episode, the host of the show, Sa Beining, meets ancient Confucian scholar Fu Sheng, who interpreted Shangshu — The Book of Documents. Regarded as one of the five classics of ancient Chinese Confucianism masterpieces, the book records many firsts in the country. Even the expression zhongguo (China) is used there first.
The episode ends with the host bringing Fu to today’s modern society, where the scholar is happy to find children learning the same things he had learned in his childhood. It increased the rating of the series with viewers giving it 9 out of 10 on Douban, a film and TV show reviewing website popular among young people.
The success of China in the Classics doesn’t surprise Shen Haixiong, head of the China Media Group. Shen said in an article in the journal Qiushi, “We are happy to see the program is popular among the public, but we are prouder to find that innovative interpretation of Chinese classics is arousing young people’s interest in Chinese culture.”
Therefore, TV channels have been making bold attempts in recent years to attract today’s younger generations. The Nation’s Greatest Treasures, CCTV’s cultural show in 2017, showcased China’s history and culture through antiques in the top-class museums, and fired up the audience. The treasures include the 3,300-year-old Yinxu Ruins in Henan Province and the 1,300-year-old Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region.
CCTV should make a variety of programs showcasing classics and cultural traditions to appeal to the young generation’s aesthetics, said Zhou, a professor at the School of Arts and Communication, Beijing Normal University.
1. Why is The Book of Documents mentioned in paragraph 2?| A．To introduce a historical figure. | B．To inform us of the host. |
| C．To show the popularity of the show. | D．To describe a new TV show. |
| A．Surprised. | B．Confused. | C．Satisfied. | D．Neutral. |
| A．Chinese treasures. | B．Another TV programme. |
| C．Yinxu Ruins in Henan. | D．Young Chinese audience. |
| A．CCTV Produces Some Famous TV shows | B．TV Shows on Chinese Classics Grow Popular |
| C．Scholars Focus Attention on Chinese Classics | D．China in the Classics Fires up the Audience |
7 . Four of the Coolest Plant Shops in the State of California
Plants have given us comfort during the coronavirus pandemic, so it should come as no surprise that garden stores are more popular than ever. Here is a look at a few of our favorites.
All Time Plants
Location: 1322 Coronado Ave. Ste B, Long Beach, California 90804
All Time Plants is inside the coffee and bottle house. The storefront is now a hybrid coffee house-plant store-home store where visitors can shop for plants and home goods while enjoying a cup of coffee or a glass of wine or beer.
EnCactusar
Location: 3577 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park, California 90065
The COVID-19 pandemic gave artists Jackie and Julio the opportunity to turn their hobby into their own garden center, a small business at their Boyle Heights home. It is a kind of place where staff members will carry your plants out to your car for you while offering care tips. Open Saturdays and Sundays only.
Flyplant
Location: 1801 E 7th St, Los Angeles, California 90021
Flyplant was founded at the height of the pandemic, by Filipina with a passion for helping plant growing. Their shop offers customers plant and pot pairings, plant-themed costumes and gardening tools. Recently, they have added hands-on workshops, where guests can learn how to plant and care for their houseplants.
Folia Collective
Location: 5052 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock, California 90041
Every plant at Folia Collective, from roses to ferns (蕨类植物), comes with a care card written by owner Danae Horst, a famous author in the field of home growing. Staff will ask you questions to help you pick the perfect plant and offer tips. Horst has houseplant gifts and, before the pandemic, hosted book signings and occasional cutting exchanges.
1. What can you do in All Time Plants?| A．Host book signings. | B．Drink some coffee or beer. |
| C．Attend classes to look after plants. | D．Borrow gardening tools. |
| A．All Time Plants. | B．EnCactusar. | C．Flyplant. | D．Folia Collective. |
| A．They were founded during the pandemic. | B．They are open on weekends. |
| C．They are from the same state. | D．They carry plants to your car. |
8 . Growing up, I never wore makeup and I was always more afraid of the mirror than anything else. I hadn’t thought makeup was meant for me, a disabled woman, until I saw Ulta’s new advertisement: a huge full-color photo of a model in a wheelchair.
The world of fashion and beauty is rarely related to disabilities, and even though Hollywood has made steps toward greater inclusion and clothing brand Aerie has featured women with disabilities in their advertisements, seeing disabilities in the mainstream is definitely unusual. The reason why these things make headlines is that they’re so rare.
I learned from a very young age that because of my disability, I would never be connected with beauty or charm. I’d spent so long feeling separated from so many parts of society, but Ulta is sending a powerful message with a single photo: It’s time to challenge conventional beauty standards because beauty comes in all forms.
We all want to feel included. When it comes to disabilities, it is so important, especially for children and teens with disabilities. I was well into my 30s when I rolled into a makeup store for the first time. I had no idea what I was doing and felt like entering a new world without a map; I felt like I was out of place, as if I was peeking (偷看；窥视) at a club without being invited. Imagine how my experience would have been different if I had seen a model in a wheelchair, smiling, as if to say, “Welcome. Yes, you belong!”
That message of inclusion was loud and clear for Maren Anderson, a 4-year-old girl who has a rare genetic disease and just started using a wheelchair. The moment she spotted the advertisement was caught on camera by her mom Carolyn Anderson, and quickly spread last month on Facebook. “It’s just really saying that she feels included, and she feels like she identifies with that, and belongs here just like everybody else. So, thank you, Ulta,” said Carolyn Anderson.
1. What can be learned from paragraph 2?| A．There will be more products for the disabled. |
| B．Aerie is the author’s favorite clothing brand. |
| C．Hollywood works with Ulta to help the disabled. |
| D．It’s hard for the public to associate beauty with disabilities. |
| A．It creates a new trend in the fashion world. |
| B．It makes society offer more jobs to the disabled. |
| C．It helps make the disabled feel confident and involved. |
| D．It breaks the barrier between the disabled and the able-bodied. |
| A．Nervous and embarrassed. | B．Sad and guilty. |
| C．Excited and proud. | D．Bored and disappointed. |
| A．To expose the condition of the disabled. |
| B．To show the effect of Ulta’s advertisement. |
| C．To emphasize the sense of belonging. |
| D．To explore the contemporary beauty standards. |
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In Season 1 of the program, one of the most
10 . Facebook has launched its first pair of smart glasses, which house speakers and cameras, built with eyewear firm Ray-Ban. The glasses, which are available in a range of colours and styles, are priced at £299 and will be available from September 13.
Called Ray-Ban Stories, the glasses feature two five-megapixel cameras to take photos and videos, as well as built-in microphones and speakers enabling users to make calls and listen to audio. The glasses also come with built-in LED lights to let people nearby know when the wearer is taking a photo or video and pair with the new Facebook View app, which enables users to share content from the glasses to their social media accounts.
Announcing the new hardware, Facebook acknowledged that privacy was a key issue it had looked to address when creating the new device. “As with any new device, we have a big responsibility to help people feel comfortable and provide peace of mind, and that goes not only for device owners but the people around them, too,” the social network said in a blog post.
Facebook said it would also offer guidance to users on how to safely use the glasses with regard to others. “We’ve developed guidelines for what is and isn’t an appropriate use of the glasses, some of which are surfaced right in the app during on boarding, and which are available in full online on our dedicated privacy microsite for Ray-Ban Stories.”
“These tips include respecting people’s preferences if they ask you to stop recording or don’t want to be in a photo or video, not capturing photos and videos while driving, and turning off the glasses in private areas like places of worship, a doctor’s office, or locker rooms.”
1. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?| A．The smart glasses are made by Facebook independently. |
| B．The glasses have more than two five-megapixel cameras. |
| C．Users can share content from the glasses with their friends. |
| D．The build-in LED lights help take better pictures. |
| A．The glasses will be a hit with Facebook users. |
| B．People can buy the glasses at the start of September. |
| C．The tips on safe use of the glasses are not free. |
| D．Some people may feel uneasy when being caught on camera. |
| A．Serious. | B．Indifferent. | C．Negative. | D．Objective. |
| A．Safety Guidelines for Glasses Users | B．Facebook’s Release of Smart Glasses |
| C．Privacy Related to New Technology | D．Users’ Feedback on Smart Glasses |
