1 . Here are some of the best nonfiction books of recent years.

Somebody’s Daughter

$ 16 at Amazon

Ashley C. Ford talks about growing up as a black girl in Indiana, dealing with poverty, the complexities of adolescence, and a tense relationship with her mother. She often wished that she could express her feelings with her father, but failed for reasons she didn’t know. Until one day — after going through a heart-broken experience with a boy, which she kept from her family — her grandmother told her. And what she learned turned her entire world upside down.

Crazy Stories About Racism

$ 14 at Amazon

New York-based comedian Amber Ruffin, along with her sister Lacey Lamar, shares their everyday experiences about their bad conditions. It gets especially bad for Lacey who still lives in their home state of Nebraska, and is a start for these ridiculous but all-too-real encounters (遭遇).

A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

$ 25 at Amazon

If you want to get in touch with your creative side, this book might just be the trick. As the title suggests, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain is a literary master class that takes readers into the mind of Booker Prize-winning author George Saunders. He discusses what makes great stories, how they work, and what they say about ourselves and today’s world.

All In

$ 21 at Amazon

Sports legend Billie Jean King writes a self-portrait that talks about the highs and lows of her amazing tennis career, her work in activism, and the ongoing fight for social justice and equality.

1. What is special about Somebody’s Daughter?

A．It tells a girl’s relationship with parents.	B．It tells a confused girl.
C．It tells a girl’s education.	D．It describes a girl’s secret.

2. What can we get from A Swim in a Pond in the Rain?

A．The steps of writing a good story.	B．The secret of George Saunders’ success.
C．The situations of the present society.	D．Experiences of swimming in a pond.

3. Which describes a sport career?

A．All In.	B．Somebody’s Daughter.
C．A Swim in a Pond in the Rain.	D．Crazy Stories About Racism.

2 . Which program does the man like best?

A．History.

B．News.

C．Sports.

3 . Location

St Helena is one of the remotest islands on Earth. The subtropical (亚热带的) British Overseas Territory sits in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, 1,200 miles from the west coast of Africa and 1,800 miles from the east coast of South America.

Size Population

St Helena is only 16 km long and 9 km wide and the population is 5,000. This is 1/3 the size of the Isle of Wight, and the same size as Disney World Orlando. This is also the same size as San Francisco-yet the island has just 0.5% of San Francisco’s population. With an extremely low-crime community, you can freely explore the island’s natural and built attractions in peace.

Climate

As a subtropical island, St Helena’s temperature is 15-28℃ all year round. While the four seasons are not recognized on St Helena, the “cooler months” are generally June to September and the “hotter months” are December to March. St Helena is free from extreme weather events, with even thunderstorms only occurring perhaps once a decade.

Accessibility

Until 2017, St Helena did not have an airport and was only accessible by sea. Reaching the island meant a five-day ship voyage from Cape Town, South Africa. However, since October 2017, the island’s first and only airport has enabled passengers to reach the island in just a six-hour flight.

1. In what aspect are St Helena and San Francisco alike?

A．Climate.

B．Population.

C．Crime rate.

D．Area.

2. What can best describe the climate of St Helena?

A．Tropical.

B．Mild.

C．Dry.

D．Extreme.

3. How could visitors gain entry into St Helena before 2017?

A．By plane.

B．By car.

C．By ship.

D．By train.

4 . Amsterdam Destination Guide

Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museums, cycling culture and so on. It is the capital and most populous city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the “Venice of the North” because of its expansive system of bridges and canals. Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam.

Boom Season	Population	Language(s)	Currency	January Climate	July Climate
May to October	813,562	Dutch	Euro	Average high: 5.8℃	Average high: 22.0℃

Must-See Attractions

Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops. You’ll also want to check out Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter in the South District, which is great for shopping at the Albert Cnyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. The top museums to visit there are the Rijksmusuem, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum.

If You Have Time

There are several other unique districts in Amsterdam, and you should try to explore as many of them as time allows. The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and is a center for celebrity spotting and nightlife today. The Plantage area has most of the city’s museums, including the Jewish Historical Museum, the Scheepvaart Museum, and the botanical gardens.

Money Saving Tips

●Unless you really want to see the tulips blooming, avoid booking between mid-March and mid-May. This is when hotel and flight prices rise.

●Look for accommodations in Amsterdam’s South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center.

●Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money.

●Instead of hiring a tour guide, hop on a canal boat. They’re inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city,

Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rental cars before you book.

1. What can be learned about Amsterdam from this passage?

A．Amsterdam is called the “Venice of the North” because of its location.

B．The Van Gogh Museum lies in Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter.

C．The Old Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

D．The Canal Ring is a place to attract garden lovers.

2. In order to save money in Amsterdam, you can           .

A．arrange a guided canal tour

B．buy train tickets at the counter

C．reserve a hotel in the South District

D．book flights between mid-March and mid-May

3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A．A magazine.

B．An essay.

C．A report.

D．A website.

5 . Are you crazy about teaching young children? Are you looking for an exciting overseas working experience? Then we are the right place for you in Switzerland.

Ylaa Child Care Center has opened its first location in Basel, Switzerland in 2011.The concept has been very successful, and a second location has been opened in May 2012. Ylaa is a day care center for children starting 3 months old till 6 years old. Ylaa is aimed to provide high-quality child care services and an exciting and individual-focused learning program in a multicultural environment.

We are looking for a full time Nursery Teacher.

YOUR TASKS:

● Preparing the program together with other managers and team members

● Working with 1 or 2 other team members to take care of a group of children (6-10 children)

● Managing communication with parents including daily reports, regular meetings and yearly development reports

● Backing up other team members for absences

REQUIREMENTS:

● You are a fluent English speaker and have completed a degree in Early Childhood Education or similar

● You have 2-3 years of working experience with young children in day care centers or nurseries

● Knowledge of German is a plus

● You are at least 24 years old

WHAT WE OFFER:

● Good working conditions: salaries according to Swiss standards, paid vacation, lunch subsidies, insurances

● Internal and external trainings

● Career development opportunities in a growing organization

Please email your complete application. Applications sent via Post will not be considered nor returned.

For more information visit our website www.ylaa.cn.

1. Who is the text intended for?

A．Salesmen.	B．Job hunters.
C．College students.	D．Actors.

2. The person who wants to get the job must ________ .

A．be less than 24 years old

B．have worked with young children for 4-5 years

C．speak two more foreign languages fluently

D．have a degree about early childhood education

3. How should you send your application if you want to apply for this job?

A．By posting letters.

B．By sending an email.

C．By telephone.

D．By interviewing for yourself.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Meet Yourself,     1     popular TV series shot in Dali, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province, has fascinated audiences with its themes of     2    (tradition) culture preservation, rural development and idyllic (闲适恬静的) lifestyle. Cai Huaijun, the deputy head of Hunan Radio and Television Group Co Ltd, said the show had set a successful example of     3    (combine) the film and television industry with cultural tourism. According     4     Dali authorities, Yunnan received many visitors during the Spring Festival holiday, which pushed its tourism income forward to 38.4 billion yuan, topping all other     5    (province) in the country. Niu Yan, the head of Dali’s publicity department, also said that the drama had a positive impact on Dali, promoting the locals’ special lifestyle and making the beautiful and     6    (cultural) rich area more well-known to the world.

Actor Li Xian,     7     plays one of the leading roles in the drama, said the drama shows the healing power of nature for those who want to escape stress and get     8    (recharge) in a beautiful and peaceful country life and scenery.

Xu Hailong, an associate professor of cultural industry at Capital Normal University, said that the drama could also     9    (see) as an exploration of modern ecological civilization, showing how humans can balance societal development with environmental     10    (protect).

7 . “Playing Shop” Social Activity

Children are invited to get behind the shop counter (柜台) of Susannah Place Museum, recreated 1915 shop.

This is a good time for your children to put on an apron (围裙) and become shopkeepers. They learn how to wrap (包裹) an egg, weigh out goods on a scale (秤) and count in pounds and shillings (先令)!

Suitable for the children between 5 and 7, the Playing Shop activity will see your children:

■ Use an old-fashioned shop scale.

■ Wrap goods.

■ Fill an order and make a delivery (配送).

Tickets for Playing Shop are now on sale through sydneylivingmuseums.com.cn. Choose from the following periods:

9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2023.

9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2023.

Please note children must be accompanied (陪伴) by an adult.

You can continue your fun at Susannah Place Museum by joining a guided tour at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. at an additional (额外的) cost on the day.

1. Who might the article be intended for?

A．5 to 7-year-old kids.	B．Parents.
C．Middle school students.	D．College students.

2. How long will children work as shopkeepers in this activity?

A．For 45 minutes.

B．For one hour.

C．For 65 minutes.

D．For 75 minutes.

3. What can children do in this activity?

A．Use a fashionable scale.

B．Weigh out goods and count money.

C．Continue fun at a museum for free.

D．Wrap goods for customers and accompany them home.

8 . Museum Day

Museum Day is here for one day and one day only — so you’ll need to hurry if you want to take advantage of the chance to get free Saturday admission to one of the hundreds of participating museums.

This event is hosted annually by Smithsonian Magazine and involves museums and cultural institutions coming together to offer free admission for visitors who would otherwise have to pay for entry.

You just need an email address to get a free ticket.

To get a ticket you’ll need to go to the Smithsonian Magazine website and pick which museum you want to go to. You’ll be able to search to see which museums near you are participating, and you just have to put in your email address and name. After that, you can download your ticket and head out for some fun.

A lot of museums are still feeling financial stress from the pandemic.

The event is happening as museums are still struggling from the hits they took during the first few years of the pandemic.

The American Alliance of Museums estimated it will take years for museums to fully recover. In February, the group released survey results that detailed those financial losses.

But there’s hope that a free day at the museums might contribute to more future visits.

1. How often is Museum Day held?

A．Once a week.

B．Once a day.

C．Once a year.

D．Once a month.

2. How can you get a free ticket?

A．By writing an email.	B．By signing up on the Internet.
C．By visiting the nearest museum.	D．By downloading Smithsonian Magazine.

3. What is the significance of hosting Museum Day?

A．It will help people deal with stress.	B．It will make museums more famous.
C．It can help museums to fully recover.	D．It may attract more visitors to museums.

9 . Connected to each other like never before, young people today are becoming agents of change, increasingly contributing to innovative solutions that improve people’s lives and the planet’s health. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research is therefore delighted to launch the Young Leaders Online Training Programme, a four-week e-Learning course, to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to fully unfold their potential as global leaders.

◆CONTENT

◇Online Learning Modules

Module 1: The United Nations (3—9 June 2024)

Module 2: Conference Diplomacy (外交) (10—16 June 2024)

Module 3: Sustainable Development Goals (17—23 June 2024)

Module 4: International Communication (24—30 June 2024)

Each module will comprise about 30 pages of literature, external links, videos, and other relevant material, corresponding to a total workload of 40—45 hours during the four weeks.

◇Live Components

Each e-Learning module will go with a series of live meetings with UN experts. These will have varying lengths and formats, including e-workshops, mock (模拟的) interviews, etc.

◆COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

Participants are qualified for a course certificate upon successful completion of the components below:

◇Reading the four modules’ content. You may wish to study the material through the interactive programme Articulate Storyline or simply download the PDF version of the content. They are identical in content and are meant to give participants flexibility in the way to study.

◇Participation in the discussion board forums (论坛). You are supposed to answer questions on every module in short texts. Your posts will be evaluated according to both quantity and quality.

◇Passing the multiple-choice assessments. Each module features an assessment quiz at its end. It contains 10 questions, and passing the module requires at least 8 out of 10 questions correctly answered.

1. What is the main aim of the course?

A．To build up the youth’s global leadership ability.

B．To improve the lives of young people.

C．To connect the youth around the world.

D．To collect innovative ideas from young people.

2. What will participants do in each module?

A．Appreciate great works of art.	B．Spend 40--45 hours on learning.
C．Have online meetings with UN experts.	D．Make videos for the United Nations.

3. To get a course certificate, a participant needs to ______.

A．post questions on each module	B．take part in the discussions
C．copy the PDF version of the content	D．answer all the test questions correctly