6 . It’s really easy to feel all alone in life, especially when going through hardship. But sometimes the best thing we can do is to allow ourselves to ask for
Erin worked at a McDonald’s in Michigan. But her pay wasn’t enough to cover rent and she and her twin girls ended up
So, she asked police officer Heather Kolke if they could stay there. But the conversation didn’t stop there. Heather, also a mom, knew she had to
Heather also planned a birthday party for Erin’s daughters, with local businesses
The whole community ultimately got
“It really warms my heart to know that there are people out there who
A.help | B.forgiveness | C.permission | D.leave |
A.desperate | B.fruitless | C.homeless | D.disappointed |
A.repaired | B.seen | C.abandoned | D.parked |
A.worthwhile | B.legal | C.wise | D.useful |
A.set out | B.walk by | C.step in | D.look forward |
A.interview | B.innovation | C.award | D.arrangement |
A.producing | B.decorating | C.designing | D.donating |
A.paid | B.involved | C.elected | D.cleaned |
A.car | B.school | C.office | D.home |
A.remain | B.insist | C.care | D.share |
10 . What My Year Abroad Taught Me About Cultural Differences
Imagine going to study abroad. You walk into the local shop and bam!, Golliwogs (黑面木偶) everywhere. I’m talking salespeople dressed as Golliwogs. Surprised, you go to the junk food section as that’s the only thing that will give your body the sugar rush it needs to shock your body out of the state of bewilderment (困惑). And there they were: Golliwog cookies.
I’m using the word “Golliwogs” because to a British person abroad that’s what they are. But in the Netherlands and Belgium the image is known as Zwarte Piet (Black Pete). There has been much discussion about whether or not it’s racist.
Working as a trainee with the European Commission, I met people from all over the world, not just Europe. Working alongside my German, Spanish and Italian colleagues, I learned some valuable lessons.
Another lesson was the value of the coffee break. Coffee breaks in Brussels were not just time to get coffee. It was a chance to develop new ideas with colleagues in a more informal setting. At first I declined the invitation to attend, but after a while I began to notice that almost everyone went on these trips to the coffee machine and decided to join them.
Graduates and students who have worked abroad gain an understanding of what it means to be truly European and how this can benefit you at work. Not only do you bring home experiences, skills and practices from other countries, but you also seek to take your work further afield (向远方).
A.You might be amazed by the quantity of work and innovative concepts that can emerge during informal coffee breaks. |
B.This marked my initial experience in comprehending diverse cultures. |
C.As British people, we need to stay low-profile in what we do. |
D.So, how did I apply these acquired abilities? |
E.As individuals from Britain, we must produce more influence in our pursuits. |
F.This was my first lesson in understanding British cultures. |