1 . 阅读表达
Growing up in San Francisco, Grace Young used to watch her father shop daily in Chinatown for whatever he needed to make traditional Chinese meals at home. As an award-winning cookbook author, Ms. Young, now 66, has spent decades shopping the same way in New York’s Chinatown.
Ms. Young developed a passion for cooking at an early age. At 13, she started to sit in on cooking classes. After college, Ms. Young moved to New York and worked in a book-packaging company. In her 30s, she realized that while she had helped create more than 40 cookbooks, she didn’t know how to make the dishes that tasted of home. “I knew if I recorded all of my parents’ recipes, it would be a great gift that I could give my family and the next generation.” she says.
Yet what began as a recipe book became a kind of memoir. Talking about food encouraged her parents to finally open up about their past, like the fact that her father had owned a Chinatown restaurant in the 1940s. “It was really an amazing way to learn not only my family’s recipes, but also my family’s story. “she says. The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen (1999) launched Ms. Young’s work in preserving and sustaining Chinese culinary (烹饪的)traditions.
Ms. Young has also devoted herself to supporting the restaurants in Chinatown. Since early 2020, Ms. Young has raised money to buy meals from Chinatown restaurants and deliver them to those in need. This year, instead of cooking at home for her husband and friends, she celebrated the Chinese New Year with various dishes from local restaurants in Chinatown. “If these restaurants don’t survive, Chinese culinary traditions in our city won’t survive.” she says.
1. What is Ms. Young known as?(no more than 5 words)2 . Most people with good sense would accept that we can and should learn from accidental failures. It would be impossible to progress in anything, after all, without taking the occasional misstep. And by understanding how we slipped, we can avoid falling in the future.
Few would advocate making intentional mistakes, however. Yet consciously erring (犯错) can promote deeper understanding and better recall. The phenomenon is known as the derring effect — coming from “deliberate (故意的) erring” — and when applied properly, it may bring benefits in many unexpected areas of life.
In one experiment carried out at the National University of Singapore, participants were given the task of learning concepts on a difficult subject. For some terms, they simply copied out the correct definition; for others, they were asked to first add an error in their description of the term before correcting the mistake.
Naturally, you would expect the addition of the errors to have increased unwanted confusion. Yet the exact opposite was true: the participants who made deliberate errors learned about twice as much as the people who simply copied out the correct definitions.
The derring effect could be applied in other situations. So a music teacher may find the addition of deliberate errors could help a student remember the right musical notes. Such a playful approach could fuel their creativity for composition, if the student looks for ways to develop those wrong notes into something more attractive. It is encouraging to discover that by readily accepting our errors and wisely placing ourselves in the way of being wrong, we can in fact overcome weaknesses and rise stronger.
The derring effect could be useful for many other challenges too. If you enjoy cooking, for example, you may faithfully follow a recipe without questioning the instructions. But why not try to break away from those habits and deliberately do the “wrong” thing for a change, and see where your derring takes you? If you are painting,meanwhile,you could relax one of the constraints (限制) that you usually put on your work and see what you produce.
At worst, you will have refreshed and deepened your knowledge of the rules you normally apply, so that you can be even more effective next time. At best, you may just find that you have discovered something completely new and unexpected, through a flash of inspiration that you would have missed with perfectionism. Either way, your apparent missteps will have moved you a little closer to true mastery.
1. In Paragraph 1, the author presents ____________.| A．a routine warning |
| B．a popular misbelief |
| C．a commonly-held view |
| D．a theoretical assumption |
| A．Adding intentional errors facilitates learning. |
| B．Correcting mistakes is the key to learning. |
| C．Errors contribute to confusion in learning. |
| D．Learners make fewer errors in difficult subjects. |
| A．disappointing performances |
| B．greater creative power |
| C．the discovery of problems |
| D．the admission of weaknesses |
| A．Strictly follow traditional recipes when cooking. |
| B．Avoid making mistakes and be a perfectionist. |
| C．Occasionally ignore traffic regulations. |
| D．Try unconventional coloring in painting. |
| A．The Challenge of Derring |
| B．Erring Prevents Failure |
| C．To Err is Fruitful |
| D．Errors: Accidental or Intentional |
3 . One freezing morning last February, I walked through Ontario Place. Trees were frosted sculptures. Large chunks of ice floated in the lake. Then I saw a group of people in bathing suits bouncing up and down in the water. They held hands, shouting and yelling into the sky. They looked and sounded so free.
I’ve always found cold water thrilling. The shock of it is like pressing a switch. It seems to reset my body and soul.
And last winter, I definitely needed a reset. I woke up most mornings with a dull, grey feeling as I forced myself out of bed to start the day. I needed something to cheer myself up, but I didn’t know what, until that day.
The ice warriors (勇士) emerged from the lake, their skin steaming. Trembling, they were yet laughing and hugging each other. I called out: “You guys are awesome!” One woman waved back, “Come and join us! We’ re here every Monday morning.”
The night before my first dip (游泳), I was excited and nervous. Cold water was one thing, but this icy lake was a whole other level. Should I back out? Eventually, I got up in the dark and drove to the meeting spot.
After some wild warm up, I charged into the lake along with others. We yelled into the sky. Teeth chattering heart rates slowing, fingers and toes going numb (麻木), we stayed there for somewhere between two and five minutes. Knowing it was my first time, people cheered me on. It felt amazing. I was stupid with cold, but I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so happy.
Now I go dipping almost every day, and I’ve come to long for that moment when the cold becomes a second skin and my internal voice goes silent. Apart from the thrill of those first heart-stopping dives, which, ironically, saved me from going under, what has drawn me is this community of generous, open-hearted souls.
We laughed together, often, but from the stories we’ve shared about ourselves, I know I’m not the only one who faces life’s challenges. Holding hands in the freezing lake, we looked out for each other last winter and will do so through this one.
It won’t fix everything in our lives—but for some reason, it helps. At the end of each session I return home feeling stronger, lighter, more able to carry on. As another winter sets in, I’m more than ready to embrace the cold again.
1. When the author saw the people in the lake, her feeling can be best described as __________| A．nervous | B．amazed |
| C．frightened | D．calm |
| A．To expand her social circle. | B．To lift her spirits again. |
| C．To adapt to the cold weather. | D．To prepare for a new career |
| A．She hesitated a bit before going. |
| B．She suffered from a heart problem. |
| C．She stayed in cold water too long. |
| D．She regretted not doing enough warm up. |
| A．She is more intelligent. |
| B．She gets more competitive. |
| C．She becomes a better storyteller. |
| D．She regains her inner peace. |
| A．Severe cold builds up character |
| B．Group wisdom brightens our life. |
| C．Tackling the odds together cures. |
| D．Doing sports promotes friendship. |
4 . STUDENT EMPLOYMENT ON CAMPUS
All students may apply to work on campus.
Getting started
Before starting any position, all students need to complete required taforms and show identification. International students also need:
*Social Security card *Bank account
*Valid passport *Official work permit
*Letter of support from the office of International Student Life
Looking for a job on Handshake
Handshake is an online job search platform for college students. With a Handshake account, students can receive information about career events and personalized job recommendations. To use Handshake, just follow these steps:
*Log in to Handshake using your email address already provided by the college.
*Complete personalization of your profile.
*Start your job search by clicking “Jobs” button.
*Fill out desired information:location, job type, etc.
*Apply directly by clicking “Apply Now” button.
You can also make appointments to meet with a career coach, access career resources, and explore careers that interest you. On-campus jobs available for students
*Academic department assistant (Flexible working hours on Monday/Thursday)
*Dining services (Lunchtime on weekdays)
*Library assistant (Flexible working hours on Monday/Wednesday/Friday)
*Bookstore/mailroom(9:00-12:00 at weekends)
*Athletic department (18:00-22:00 on weekdays)
Maximum working hours
*During the semester (学期), domestic students can work a maximum of 10 hours a week; international students can work a maximum of 20 hours a week.
*During the summer break,a student may not work more than 30 hours a week.
*The total number of hours may not exceed (超过) the maximum hours allowed even if a student has more than one job.
For more information, find us at Career Development Office, 211Hughes Hall; careerdevelopment@dreamcollege.edu, 555-520-1314
1. What documents are necessary for an international student to seek employment?| A．Passport and Insurance Certificate. |
| B．Work permit and Academic report. |
| C．Bank account and Letter of support. |
| D．Health Certificate and Social Security card. |
| A．consult a career coach | B．personalize your profile |
| C．attend job training | D．set up a new email account |
| A．In the athletic department. | B．In the dining hall. |
| C．In the library. | D．In the bookstore. |
| A．40 hours per week during the summer break. |
| B．20 hours per week during the semester. |
| C．2 jobs, each with 16 hours per week. |
| D．3 jobs, each with 2 hours per week. |
| A．A university website. | B．A course guide. |
| C．A summer camp notice. | D．A business magazine. |
5 . In my early thirties, I decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa at 5, 895 meters above sea level.
After months of preparation, I started my great
The first day of the climb was
Day two was much steeper (陡峭的) and rockier. I really had to
Over the next five days, the climb got
Even today, when I find myself
A great attitude can bring joy to those around you, or even
| A．performance | B．business | C．presentation | D．adventure |
| A．questioned | B．congratulated | C．greeted | D．invited |
| A．base | B．peak | C．forest | D．border |
| A．covered | B．equipped | C．occupied | D．treated |
| A．balanced | B．exposed | C．displayed | D．folded |
| A．outside | B．beside | C．through | D．over |
| A．thinner | B．softer | C．drier | D．sweeter |
| A．looking after | B．pointing to | C．resting on | D．waiting for |
| A．focus on | B．comment on | C．inquire into | D．break into |
| A．locations | B．conditions | C．atmosphere | D．competition |
| A．stop | B．hurry | C．relax | D．move |
| A．ran | B．talked | C．smiled | D．rode |
| A．slightly | B．increasingly | C．automatically | D．equally |
| A．swing | B．circle | C．climb | D．last |
| A．predictable | B．available | C．noticeable | D．affordable |
| A．ambitious | B．modest | C．thankful | D．cheerful |
| A．direction | B．advantage | C．attitude | D．relationship |
| A．impression | B．platform | C．opportunity | D．strength |
| A．cooperating | B．struggling | C．associating | D．communicating |
| A．persuade | B．introduce | C．motivate | D．recommend |
| A．why | B．which | C．that | D．where |
| A．posting | B．to post |
| C．posted | D．to be posted |
(1)向同学们发出入社邀请；
(2)介绍口语社的主要活动(如英语演讲比赛、观看英语电影等活动)；
(3)分享本人入社以来的收获。
注意：(1)词数不少于100；
(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
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9 . Ralph Emerson once said that the purpose of life is not to be happy, but to be useful, to be loving, to make some difference in he world. While we appreciate such words of wisdom, we rarely try to follow them in our lives.
Most people prefer to live a good life themselves, ignoring their responsibilities for the world. This narrow perception of a good life may provide short-term benefits, but is sure to lead to long-term harm and suffering. A good life based on comfort and luxury may eventually lead to more pain be-cause we spoil our health and even our character, principles, ideals, and relationships.
What then, is the secret of a good life? A good life is a process, not a state of being : a direction, not a destination. We have to earn a good life by first serving others without any expectation in return because their happiness is the very source of our own happiness. More importantly, we must know ourselves inside out. Only when we examine ourselves deeply can we discover our abilities and recognize our limitations, and then work accordingly to create a better world.
The first requirement for a good life is having a loving heart. When we do certain right things merely as a duty, we find our job so tiresome that we’ll soon burn out. However, when we do that same job out of love, we not only enjoy what we do, but also do it with an effortless feeling.
However, love alone is insufficient to lead a good life. Love sometimes blinds us to the reality. Consequently, our good intentions may not lead to good results. To achieve desired outcome, those who want to do good to others also need to equip themselves with accurate world knowledge. False knowledge is more dangerous than ignorance. If love is the engine of a car knowledge is the steering wheel(方向盘). If the engine lacks power, the car can’t move; if the driver loses control of the steering, a road accident probably occurs. Only with love in heart and the right knowledge in mind can we lead a good life.
With love and knowledge, we go all out to create a better world by doing good to others. When we see the impact of our good work on the world we give meaning to our life and earn lasting joy and happiness.
1. What effect does the narrow perception of a good life have on us?| A．Making us simple-minded | B．Making us short-sighted. |
| C．Leading us onto a busy road. | D．Keeping us from comfort and luxury. |
| A．Through maintaining good health. |
| B．By going through pain and suffering. |
| C．By recognizing one’s abilities and limitations. |
| D．Through offering help much needed by others. |
| A．less selfish | B．less annoying |
| C．more motivated | D．more responsible |
| A．When we have wrong knowledge of the world. |
| B．When our love for the world is insufficient. |
| C．When we are insensitive to dangers in life. |
| D．When we stay blind to the reality. |
| A．inspired by love and guided by knowledge |
| B．directed by love and pushed by knowledge |
| C．purified by love and enriched by knowledge |
| D．promoted by love and defined by knowledge |
10 . Is it true that our brain alone is responsible for human cognition(认知)? What about our body? Is it possible for thought and behavior to originate from somewhere other than our brain? Psychologists who study Embodied Cognition(EC) ask similar questions. The EC theory suggests our body is also responsible for thinking or problem-solving. More precisely, the mind shapes the body and the body shapes the mind in equal measure.
If you think about it for a moment, it makes total sense. When you smell something good or hear amusing sounds, certain emotions are awakened. Think about how newborns use their senses to understand the world around them. They don’t have emotions so much as needs—they don’t feel sad, they’re just hungry and need food. Even unborn babies can feel their mothers’ heartbeats and this has a calming effect. In the real world，they cry when they’re cold and then get hugged. That way, they start to as-sociate being warm with being loved.
Understandably, theorists have been arguing for years and still disagree on whether the brain is the nerve centre that operates the rest of the body. Older Western philosophers and mainstream language researchers believe this is fact, while EC theorises that the brain and body are working together as an organic supercomputer, processing everything and forming your reactions.
Further studies have backed up the mind-body interaction. In one experiment, test subjects(实验对象) were asked to judge people after being handed a hot or a cold drink. They all made warm evaluations when their fingertips perceived warmth rather than coolness. And it works the other way too; in another study, subjects’ fingertip temperatures were measured after being“included” in or “rejected” from a group task. Those who were included felt physically warmer.
For further proof, we can look at the metaphors(比喻说法) that we use without even thinking. A kind and sympathetic person is frequently referred to as one with a soft heart and someone who is very strong and calm in difficult situations is often described as solid as a rock. And this kind of metaphorical use is common across languages.
Now that you have the knowledge of mind-body interaction, why not use it? If you’re having a bad day,a warm cup of tea will give you a flash of pleasure. If you know you’re physically cold, warm up before making any interpersonal decisions.
1. According to the author, the significance of the EC theory lies in ________.| A．facilitating our understanding of the origin of psychology |
| B．revealing the major role of the mind in human cognition |
| C．offering a clearer picture of the shape of human brain |
| D．bringing us closer to the truth in human cognition |
| A．Their personal looks. |
| B．Their mental needs. |
| C．Their inner emotions. |
| D．Their physical feelings. |
| A．environment impacts how we judge others |
| B．how body temperature is related to health |
| C．the mind and the body influence each other |
| D．how humans interact with their surroundings |
| A．Human speech is alive with metaphors. |
| B．Human senses have effects on thinking. |
| C．Human language is shaped by visual images. |
| D．Human emotions are often compared to natural materials. |
| A．To share with the reader ways to release their emotions. |
| B．To guide the reader onto the path to career success. |
| C．To encourage the reader to put EC into practice. |
| D．To deepen the reader’s understanding of EC. |
