1 . When I was a young man, I had a big ego (自负) and very little empathy (同理心). I thought I knew everything. I looked forward to fame and success. I can even remember proudly telling one of my friends in college: “If only everyone listened to me, they would all be happy.” I finally left school, ready to take on the world. Little did I know the world was about to take on me.
In the years following college, instead of success, I found struggles. I had trouble finding work. The jobs I did work at were either temporary or back-breaking and none of them paid well. When my wife and I had children, we were shocked to learn that not one but both of our sons had autis (自闭症) and would need to be taken care of for the rest of their lives. I had no idea why this had happened to us and I was very angry with the world.
In time, however, I began to change. My formerly massive ego was shrinking fast and my empathy was beginning to grow. Instead of finding joy in success, I found it in moments of love. Playing and laughing with my sons brought me so much happiness. My boys taught me more about peace, patience, kindness, joy, and unconditional love than I could have ever learned on my own. I began to share the lessons I learned through my writing and my life.
I finally realized that my purpose in this world had nothing to do with fame or success but everything to do with allowing love and light into my life and sharing it with everyone I could.
1. What was the author like when he was young?| A．He was popular. |
| B．He was a top student. |
| C．He was overconfident about his abilities. |
| D．He was warm-hearted to others. |
| A．found a tiring but well-paid job |
| B．wanted to live a challenging life |
| C．didn’t want to have children early |
| D．suffered many difficulties in life |
| A．The time with his family. |
| B．The books he wrote. |
| C．The difficulties in his work. |
| D．The improvement in his life. |
| A．Life can be very hard for some people. |
| B．Parents need to be patient with their kids. |
| C．It’s important to learn how to be a father. |
| D．The purpose of life is to share love. |
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. |
3 . Reese Witherspoon was born on March 22, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the second child of the family. Reese spent the first four years of her life in Wiesbaden, Germany, where her father John Witherspoon served in the US Army Reserves. Shortly after, John moved the family back to the United States, settling in Nashville, Tennessee.
Reese was introduced to the entertainment industry at a very early age. At age 7, she began modeling. This led to appearances on several local television commercials. At age 11, she was placed first in a Ten-State Talent Fair.
In 1990, she landed her first major acting role in The Man in the Moon(1991). Her role as a 14-year old tomboy earned her good reviews. Roles in bigger films such as Jack the Bear (1993) and A Far Off Place (1993) followed shortly after.
Following high school graduation in 1994, Reese decided to have a pause in her acting career and attend Stanford University where she would major in English literature. However, her plans were shortly stopped when she accepted roles to star in two major motion pictures. Although neither film was a huge box-office success, they did help to make Reese a rising star in Hollywood and open the door for bigger and better film roles.
Her breakthrough role came as Elle Woods in the 2001 comedy Legally Blonde In box office terms, the movie was a great success and made Reese one of the top female stars in Hollywood. In the year 2014, she produced both Gone Girl and Wild, for which she got nominated (提名) for a best actress Oscar again for her role.
Reese is actively involved in children's and women’s advocacy organizations. She is a longtime supporter of Save the Children, an organization that helps provide children around the world with education, health care and emergency aid.
1. Why did Reese stop her studies at Stanford University?| A．Because she starred in two successful films. |
| B．Because she was more famous in Hollywood. |
| C．Because she was involved in advocacy organizations. |
| D．Because she decided to take on roles in two important films. |
| A．Caring. | B．Defensive. |
| C．Confusing | D．Admiring. |
| A．Following the order of time. | B．Using figures. |
| C．Giving examples. | D．Making comparison. |
Perfect if you like: taking pictures with your camera or phone.
What you’ll find inside: This magazine is full of colorful photos and very pleasing to look at.There are many tips and guides on how to take great pictures, and they are written in simple and easy-to-understand English though there are some technical camera terms.You feel like the writers are talking to you! You can impress your friends with your improved English and your new photography skills!
Fast Company
Perfect if you like: business and learning how successful companies work.
What you’ll find inside: Fast Company is one of the most approachable(易于理解的) magazines about business and companies.It has many interviews of successful people, as well as general news about interesting new companies.It does use a higher level of writing than what is usual for magazines, so give it a try first to make sure you can understand the articles.
Cricket and Cicada
Perfect if you like: excellent literature and short stories.
What you’ll find inside: Cricket and Cicada are literary magazines aimed at teenagers.Each issue is full of wonderful short stories and poems, and beautiful illustrations( 插 图 ).Even though these are technically(严格来说) children’s magazines, they are perfect for learning English because they have high quality writing.
Mental Floss
Perfect if you like: interesting trivia(小知识)and facts.
What you’ll find inside: What does outer space smell like? Why isn’t cat food mouse-flavored?
If you’re the kind of person who asks yourself these questions, you’ll love Mental Floss.Each issue is full of bite-sized trivia and mostly short articles with really interesting facts that you’ll want to share with others.
While the print edition of the magazine stopped publishing in 2016, you can still read Mental Floss online.Click here to get more information.
1. Which of the following is about business and companies?| A．Digital Photographer. | B．Fast Company. |
| C．Cricket and Cicada. | D．Mental Floss. |
| A．It focuses on drawing skills. | B．It can only be bought online. |
| C．It is intended for teenagers. | D．It is full of colorful pictures. |
| A．Fantastic Magazines for Learning English |
| B．Perfect Choices in Collecting Information |
| C．Interesting Books Full of Illustrations |
| D．Wonderful Facts about Literature |
5 . 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. |
6 . The Chaucer Heritage Trust was founded in 1992 and aims to further interest, understanding and appreciation of the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, his life and times and influence. This year the Trust is holding The Canterbury Tales Writing Competition around the country. Students are invited to submit pieces of original writing inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer's most famous work: The Canterbury Tales.
Who Can Take Part?
The competition is open to all schools and college communities including pupils who are home educated and any other young people’s community organizations.
The three age groups are:
Junior-up to 11 years old
Intermediate-12-15 years old
Senior--16-19 years old
Competitors must include their date of birth on the entry form.
Competition Guidelines
Choose ONE of the following:
Write a poem about a journey.
Write a short story which explores an important issue through animal characters.
Write an entry for an imaginary pilgrim(朝圣), based upon a modern-day occupation. For example, “The Nurse”, “The Banker” or “The Politician”.
Word Count
The maximum word count is 500 words.
Deadlines
All entries must be submitted by 31 January 2019.
Other rules
All entries must be the original work of the student(however, rewritings of existing stories are acceptable if original in presentation and content).
The decision of the judges will be final.
How to Enter
You can submit your entry at www.chaucer:org.uk/submityourentry
Further Information
For further information please contact Dr Charles Farris at farris@chaucer org.uk
1. Why was the Trust founded?| A．To discover talented writers. |
| B．To seek excellent original works. |
| C．To hold a writing competition annually. |
| D．To help people learn more about Geoffrey Chaucer. |
| A．A college teacher. | B．A professional writer. |
| C．A nine-year-old student. | D．A twenty-year-old college student. |
| A．Competitors can hand in only one entry. |
| B．The characters in the entries must be animals. |
| C．The word count should be more than 500 words. |
| D．Competitors should email their entries to Dr.Charles Farris. |
7 . Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Theatre Tour is a unique international resource to explore Shakespeare’s works. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous playwright(剧作家)，Shakespeare, and helps you seek to further the experience and international understanding of him.
Group Visits to the Exhibition &Theatre Tour
Opening Hours
Exhibition: Monday—Sunday 9:00a.m.-5:.0p.m
Theatre Tours:
November-February 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m
March-October Monday: 9:30a.m.-5:00p.m
Tuesday-Saturday 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m Sunday 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m
Groups of 15 people or more are required to pre-book their visit, and each group will have its own guide for free. To make a reservation, please fill in a group request form and return it to us via email.
Exhibition and Theatre Tour Prices
Adult:£15.00 Senior(60+)£13.50 Student( with valid ID)£11.50 Child(5-15) £8.00
Complimentary: Every 16th person is free
• Getting here
Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE19DT,UK
We have currently improved security, with all bags being checked. Please arrive in good time, and do not bring any large bags and check the calendar before your visit or call 44(0)20 7902 1500 to find out about our latest opening times.
Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park on Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge ( open 24 hours, seven days a week). Cabs may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge. It may also be possible to pick one up from outside the entrance hall on New Globe Walk.
Where to eat
Swan at Shakespeare's Globe serves modern British seasonal food for dinner, afternoon tea or drinks, which is a beautiful bar and restaurant set over two floors, available for pre- and post-theatre dining.
Swan Restaurant
Monday-Friday 12noon-2:30p.m.& 6:00p.m-10:30p.m
Saturday: 12noon-3:30p.m.&6:00p.m
Sunday: 12noon-9:00p.m.
1. If a group of 20 children visit the Exhibition &Theatre Tour , what is required for them to do?| A．They need to hire a guide themselves. |
| B．They must be accompanied by an adult. |
| C．They have to pay £ 160 for tickets in total. |
| D．They need to make a reservation in advance. |
| A．They're able to get a taxi near Southwark Bridge. |
| B．They can park on the south side of Southwark Bridge. |
| C．They are required to deposit their bags before entering. |
| D．It's more convenient to drive there than taking public transport. |
| A．Afternoon tea is not served on Sunday. |
| B．It serves traditional seasonal food for dinner. |
| C．It is closed from 3 p. m. to 5 P. m. on workdays. |
| D．It serves three meals, drinks and afternoon tea. |
| HIKING CLUB Join us for a 10-mile country walk On Saturday, October 5th Children at the Market Square at 2 p.m. Call Jeff on 3338651 | SINGLES’ CLUB A club for single people looking for friends. Aged 25 — 40. ACTIVITIES: Parties, meals, swimming, concerts… We meet every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Tel: 7026449 E-mail:singleclub@yahoo.com |
| SUMMER JOB Do you like to talk with people? Do you like to write stories? Do you want to work for a magazine? Then come and work for us as a reporter. Please call Karen at 5558823. | |
| WANTED A 2-bedroom house in the city center. Under ￥800 a month. Call Tony at 3802692. |
1. Mr. Green wants to go hiking with his children. They should meet at the Market Square ______.
| A．at 2 p.m. on October 5th | B．on Saturday morning |
| C．at 8: 30 a.m. on October 5th | D．on Sunday morning |
| A．in the countryside | B．in the city center |
| C．near the station | D．next to the school |
| A．send an e-mail to Singles’ Club | B．join the Hiking Club |
| C．make a phone call to Karen | D．call Tony at 3338651 |
9 . This material is taken from a brochure of a youth hostel (青年旅社) at Oxford, UK.
Food & drink Breakfast It’s the most important meal of the day! Fill your boots for £6.25. Served 7: 30 to 9: 30am Mon to Fri & till 11:00am on weekends. Bar Open daily for all your drinking needs, featuring… Tea, coffee, fruity ciders, fine wine, soft drinks, bees much more! Food menu Delicious meals are served daily until 8:30pm, just place your order at our Reception. Discover oxford! We have tickets available for Oxford Sightseeing Tours and visits to Blenheim Palace Ask us for more details! WIFI IS FREE (available on the ground floor only) Please register with The Cloud | Shh… We aren’t all night owls (and neither are our neighbours) PLEASE have a great time but keep noise to a minimum between 11pm and 7am. FOR YOUR SAFETY Please ensure your room is locked at all times. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the fire evacuation notice inside your room. Please note smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building. LEAVING TODAY? Our check out time is 10:00 am NOT A MORNING PERSON? Please ask us about late checkout Please note, there is £5 charge for every room key that is lost or damaged PLEASE HELP US RECYCLE Cans, plastic and paper can be recycled in the self catering kitchen and in bins in the doorway to the garden |
1. On which day does this hostel still serve breakfast at 10:30?
| A．Monday | B．Thursday |
| C．Wednesday | D．Saturday. |
| A．Throwing a party at midnight |
| B．Smoking in the toilet. |
| C．Having breakfast for free |
| D．Connecting WIFI on the ground floor. |
| A．10:00am. | B．7:00am. |
| C．9:30am. | D．11:00am. |
10 . KQED is a Public Broadcasting Service station in California, US. The station is owned by Northern California Public Broadcasting. Some of its radio programs are as follows:
●The Cooler
As one of the most popular programs among young listeners, the Cooler is a podcast (博客) about pop culture stories and music, presented in a smart, fun and personal way. Come and join us on our journey.
Time: MON-THU, 8 pm—9 pm.
● Here & Now
A live production, in cooperation with stations across the country, Here & Now reflects the world of news as it's happening in the middle of the day, with timely, in-depth news, interviews and conversation. Hosted by Robin Young
Time: MON-THU, 11am—1 pm
● Mind Shift
The Mind Shift podcast explores the innovations (创新) in education that are shaping how kids learn. Hosts Ki Sung and Katrina Schwartz introduce listeners to educators, researchers, parents and students who are developing effective ways to improve how kids learn. They cover topics like how teachers are developing surprising methods to deal with classroom disruptions; how listening to podcasts is helping kids develop reading skills.
Time: THU-SUN, 7 pm—9 pm
● Living on Earth
Living on Earth is a weekly news and information program about the world's changing environment, ecology, and human health. If there's something new about climate change, environmental politics or environmental quality and human health, you can count on Host Steve Curwood and the LOE public radio news team to keep you up to date.
Time: WED, 9 am—10 am
1. At what time can the audience enjoy pop culture stories?| A．Tuesday, 8 pm—9pm. | B．Wednesday, 9 am—10 am. |
| C．Friday, 8 pm—9pm. | D．Sunday, 7pm—9pm. |
| A．The Cooler. | B．Here & Now. |
| C．Mind Shift. | D．Living on Earth. |
| A．Education policies. | B．Economic problems. |
| C．Human population. | D．Global warming. |
