1 . How to organize your free time with your family
The following tips can help you schedule for fun family activities.
Do something outside. Between school and working, the chances are good that you and your child spend a lot of time inside. Improve your health and your mood by spending time outside together.
Take your kids to a competitive event. Competitive events are exciting to attend and might promote a lifelong liking in your child.
Take advantage of Saturdays. If you don’t work on Saturdays, set that day aside for family activities.
Create a comfortable relaxing space for teenagers.
| A．Be careful when choosing websites. |
| B．Check your city website for activities. |
| C．All your family will feel fairly relaxed. |
| D．Spend the day playing outside with your kids. |
| E．Find events that are based on common interests. |
| F．Take a walk, play a game or throw a football around. |
| G．Most teenagers aren’t interested in family activities or day trips. |
2 . At the White Coat Ceremony, first-year medical students received their medical jackets and swore, marking a transition into the world of medicine. This historic ceremony was especially moving as it meant a new era of inclusion of Native Americans entering medicine.
On July 31, 2020, 54 future doctors were welcomed to the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation, the first ever tribally affiliated (部落附属的) medical school in the US. Within this first Class of 2024, 20 percent are of Native American heritage, while 40 percent come from rural communities.
The Cherokee Nation paid $40 million for the construction of the medical school, a modern 84,000-square-foot facility. Construction on the site is expected to be completed this year. The campus officially sits on Cherokee tribal land, but four other tribal nations agreed to share the burden of supporting the new institution. The five native nations have promised to provide financial backing for scholarships, as well as allowing students to make use of tribal clinics for clinical rotations (换班).
Student Ashton Glover-Gatewood, a member of the Choctaw Nation and first year medical student said, “Being able to practice within Indian Health Service allows me to serve a great need in my own native community. Not only is a trusting relationship promoted by patients having access to medical doctors who look like them, but also higher quality of health care delivery can be enjoyed by both patients and physicians.”
As the first ever tribally affiliated medical school, the program aims to shape future doctors to work with communities who have lacked medical care and resources. By focusing on community-based, holistic (整体的) frameworks, it is clear that the school is well on the way to training medical professionals who can fulfill that mission.
Having a focus on giving back and cultural sensitivity, the Class of 2024 put on their white coats with a vision to make a positive impact.
1. Where do scholarships come from?| A．Native American heritage. | B．Incomes of tribal clinics. |
| C．The five native nations. | D．Cherokee tribal land. |
| A．The urgency of developing good relationship. |
| B．The toughness for patients to access medical doctors. |
| C．The advantages of training medical students like him. |
| D．The importance of higher quality of health care delivery. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Approving. | C．Objective. | D．Ambiguous. |
| A．The White Coat Ceremony Matters a Lot to Natives |
| B．Native Americans Entering Medicine Is Significant |
| C．54 Students Enter the College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| D．First Tribally Affiliated Medical School Opens in the US |
3 . People enjoy giving to others. Generosity is a form of giving freely without the expectation of receiving anything in return. Not only does it make one feel happy and fulfilled, a recent study shows that generosity can actually lengthen one’s life.
A study from the University of California researched giving from one generation to another. Previous studies have measured giving on an individual level, but these researchers aimed to compare cultural differences around the world. They took data from 34 countries on six continents and measured the total transfers of private gifts from relatives, as well as health care and retirement benefits.
They concluded that both giving and receiving are beneficial. The researchers quoted a study on “warm-glow giving,” which shows how altruistic givers may not receive anything in return, yet their happiness and health improves 120.
People who volunteer, share and offer support benefit from their actions. They have improved mental health, physical health, sense of happiness and enjoy longevity (长寿) across all societies studied and in all ages. Another benefit of giving is the release of oxytocin, a hormone that produces feelings of love and generosity.
As for myself, in an interview for New York Times on March 20, I stated that due to our high levels of trust in Finland, people are willing to follow instructions and trust that everyone will do their part… and feeling that we are in this together.
The report suggests that since living in a trusting society benefits individuals’ health, it results in lower health care costs. A trusting social environment also promotes wellbeing, leading to an improvement in the length of life for all. Those who are generous become less isolated, less self-critical and less self-centered. They develop confidence, become more familiar and gain a sense of purpose. According to the generosity study, they tend to live longer and happier lives.
1. What was the aim of the recent study?| A．To encourage giving to next generation. |
| B．To measure giving on an individual level. |
| C．To compare cultural differences in giving worldwide. |
| D．To gather happiness of giving to others. |
| A．Selfless. | B．Selfish. | C．Passive. | D．Serious. |
| A．Effects of longevity. | B．Sense of happiness. |
| C．Strengths of volunteering. | D．Advantages of giving. |
| A．He is easy to cheat. | B．He must work in New York Times. |
| C．He loves being interviewed. | D．He might be from Finland. |
4 . Prince Diana was known for her habit many people today don’t pay attention to, but a new study shows you might want to reconsider.
While performing her royal duties as the Princess of Wales, Diana made time to write thank-you letters. In the book Diana: Her True Story, the author Andrew Morton wrote about Diana’s determination to send thank-you cards, noting that after her royal wedding to Prince Charles in 1981 she “sat down and answered many of the 47.000 letters of congratulation and 10,000 gifts which the wedding generated (产生) ” , with the help of extra staff.
It turned out that Diana understood the significance (意义) of a thank-you card much more than others do. According to a recent study, many people underestimate (低估) the value of a thank-you letter and how much happiness the recipient (接受者) will get from it.
The author of Modern Etiquette (礼仪) for a Better Life, notes that what stands out about a thank-you note compared with a text or email is the time that goes into the act. “It is a special touch,” she said. “It’s going above and beyond what is generally expected because it means that you’ve taken some extra step.”
If you’re now feeling like sending a thank-you card to someone for a gift, for a favor or simply for their time, we have a few suggestions. Jacqueline Whitmore, an etiquette expert says that you shouldn’t be discouraged if you are a bit delayed (延迟) in sending out a note of appreciation.
“A late thank-you note is better than none at all,” she said. Also, a tone that’s warm and friendly along with personal stationery (信纸) for more of a signature look should be included.
It won’t be from Kensington Palace, but it will still have an original touch.
1. Why do many people pay no attention to sending thank-you letters?| A．Because they think it hard to do so. |
| B．Because they are not from royal families |
| C．Because they attach less value to a thank-you letter. |
| D．Because they have no congratulation letters to answer. |
| A．The process of writing a thank-you letter. |
| B．The difficulty in writing a thank-you letter. |
| C．The similarity of a thank-you letter to that of a text or email |
| D．The difference between a thank-you letter and a text or email. |
| A．Posting the letter with a gift. |
| B．Sending the letter at a later time. |
| C．Using a tone that’s warm and friendly. |
| D．Stopping sending the letter when it is too late. |
| A．Unbelievable. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Interesting. | D．Admirable. |
5 . China’s ambassador to the United Kingdom said the decision to remove the Chinese technology company Huawei from Britain’s 5G infrastructure (基础设施) was a “dark day for the United Kingdom”, and could be a missed opportunity for the UK to lead in the sector.
The British government last week announced it would ban UK mobile providers from buying new Huawei 5G equipment after the end of 2020 and asked telecom operators to remove all the Chinese company’s 5G kit (装备) from their networks by 2027.
Ambassador Liu Xiaoming said the UK decision on Huawei is a mistake and that the British government would struggle to achieve its ambitious plan to have a full coverage 5G network by 2025.
Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show on Sunday, Liu said: “This is a very bad decision. This is a dark day for Huawei. It’s a dark day for China-UK relations. It’s an even darker day for the United Kingdom, because you will miss the opportunity to be a leading country.”
While some fear a so-called national security risk posed by the Chinese technology giant with its 5G network, Liu said there is no hard, solid evidence to suggest Huawei technology would be a threat to the UK.
“They’ve been here for 20 years. They have made a huge contribution not only to the telecom industry of this country. They have fulfilled their corporate (法人的) responsibility. They have helped the UK to develop.” Liu said.
The British government has pledged to make the UK completely 5G and ful-fibre connected by 2025, and Liu said Huawei can help to deliver that “but now it seems to me the UK just kicks them out and, to use the media words, to get rid of them under the pressure from the United States.”
During the interview, the ambassador echoed a point made by leading British scholar and sinologist Martin Jacques, author of the book When China Rules the World, and who wrote in a recent tweet “history turns full circle”.
“In 1793 Chinese Emperor Qianlong told the British King: ‘We don’t have the slightest need of your country’s manufactures (产品) .’ So marked the start of China’s 150 year decline. In 2020 UK tells China that it has no need of China’s latest technology,” Jacques tweeted.
1. Why did Liu Xiaoming say the UK decision on Huawei is a mistake?| A．Because Britain is not likely to have a full coverage 5G network in future. |
| B．Because it will be hard for Britain to complete the 5G network as planned. |
| C．Because Huawei has made a huge contribution to the telecom industry of the UK. |
| D．Because British telecom operators are unwilling to remove Huawei’s 5G kit. |
| A．A person that runs a particular business. |
| B．A person whose job is concerned with politics. |
| C．A person who studies, teaches, or writes about economics. |
| D．A person who researches Chinese history and language and culture. |
| A．How Huawei technology has been applied in the UK. |
| B．How the 5G network will be set up in Britain. |
| C．How Huawei has grown to be a Chinese technology giant. |
| D．How China will make response to the decision of the British government. |
| A．UK’s Huawei decision could be lost chance, warns ambassador |
| B．Huawei technology would be a threat to the UK, says ambassador |
| C．Britain needs to buy new Huawei 5G equipment, suggests ambassador |
| D．Huawei has fulfilled their corporate responsibility, explains ambassador |
6 . Here are four books for teens to read before they turn 18, including a mix of classics, young adult fiction and non-fiction. Parents may even want to re-read.
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
This may be one of the most powerful books of the decade, which deals with themes of race and community in a moving way that will speak to any teen. This book is an award winner and one for both parents and their children.
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
This book is a series of short writings surrounding the experiences of Esperanza Cordero, a Latina girl living in Chicago. It will take readers along a coming-of-age story that explores happiness, heartbreak and everything in between.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
This novel centers around a boy with autism (自闭症) and a mystery that the readers get to experience from the viewpoint of Christopher John Francis Boone. He doesn’t understand human emotion, and living this mystery through this angle is a thoughtful way for teens to understand the ways in which people can differ yet also be the same.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’ Engle
Though this book recently became popular again due to the release of the movie version, the movie is not a substitute for this beautiful story about family and the process of embracing who you truly are through the angle of space and time exploration.
1. What do we know about The House on Mango Street?| A．It consists of short writings. | B．It reflects the happiness of a girl. |
| C．It mainly deals with race conflicts. | D．It is a description of Latina children. |
| A．A reader. | B．A hero. | C．A writer. | D．A publisher. |
| A．The Hate You Give. | B．A Wrinkle in Time. |
| C．The House on Mango Street. | D．The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. |
Moon Park
Moon Park is five kilometers north of Oldtown Railway Station. You can catch a free bus to the park from outside the station. There are many things to do at Moon Park and most people spend a whole day there.
Moon Park has 25 different rides. One of the most popular is the Shock Drop. For this ride, people sit in a small cage with a safety belt on. The chairs take the riders up high above the park and then drop down suddenly. From all over the park. you can riders up high above the park and then drop down suddenly. From all over the park, you can hear people screaming as they come down. The Big Wheel is a quieter ride but it is almost as popular as the Shock Drop. When you are at the top of the wheel, you can see all over the city. Other rides include the Spider, the Dragon and the Crazy Cars.
As well as going on the rides, you can watch free entertainment all through the day. There are magic shows, pop concerts and several animal acts, including horses that dance to music.
After you have spent the morning watching the entertainment and going on rides, you will probably be hungry. Moon Park has many fast-food shops as well as some sit-down restaurants and, of course, there are several ice-cream and sweets shops.
| Title | Moon Park |
| Introduction to Moon Park | Moon Park People can go there People can spend a whole day here, |
| Various | One of the most popular rides is the Shock Drop People You can take the Big Wheel, There are other rides, the Spider, the Dragon and the Crazy Cars |
| Entertainment in Moon Park | Besides going on the rides, you can watch entertainment |
| Places for eating in Moon Park | There are many fast-food shops, some sit-down restaurants, shops for people to go to when they are |
8 . Small talk. Chitchat. These are the short conversations we have at parties, while we wait in line at the store, at family events or work.
Many people find these small conversations about random topics difficult. Some people say they hate it.
Chitchat can also increase your feeling of understanding, or empathy, toward people you know but not well. Chatting with a colleague about their child may help you to understand more of their life outside the office.
| A．However, small talk is important. |
| B．And small talk may make us happier. |
| C．But they only want to talk about cats. |
| D．Others say small talk is a waste of time. |
| E．This could help build healthy work relationships. |
| F．However, some people are not good at small talk. |
| G．Sometimes we make small talk with people we already know but not well. |
9 . Every child faces friendship problems at some time, in some way, but generally speaking, there are three main problems that keep children from being part of a group.
Kids who do too little in social situations could be ignored by the other kids and may have a hard time making friends. They are usually too shy and just wait for other kids to come to them.
Doing too much
We see this problem in kids who are always ready to cut in a talk or a game.
Some kids have trouble making friends because they behave in ways that set them apart from the other kids in the social groups. For example, they may always try to be funny on purpose, or have strange interests and habits.
Every child is unique, but they have to learn to connect with other kids in natural ways.
| A．Talking too much |
| B．Doing too little |
| C．Being too different |
| D．Kids make friends by doing fun things together |
| E．The other kids may find their actions annoying |
| F．They have to learn some simple ways to reach out |
| G．Then they can build friendships and enjoy being part of a group |
10 . Saturday finally came. And I was looking at my watch very often.
As the sun began to set, Henry had two visitors, Tom and Joe. They were two miners and were Henry's friends. They carried guitars and brought flowers and a bottle of whiskey. They put the flowers in vases and began to play some fast and lively songs.
That night, they kept giving Henry glasses of whiskey, which they made him drink. When I reached for one of the two glasses left on the table, Tom stopped my arm. "Drop that glass and take the other one!" he whispered. He gave the remaining glass of whiskey to Henry just as the clock began to strike midnight.
Henry emptied the glass. His face grew whiter and whiter. "Boys," he said, "I am feeling sick. I want to lie down."
Henry was asleep almost before the words were out of his mouth.
In a moment, his two friends had picked him up and carried him into the bedroom. They fastened the door and came back. They seemed to be getting ready to leave. So I said, "Please don't go gentlemen. She is coming back and will not know me. I am a stranger to her."
They looked at each other. "Henry's wife has been dead for nineteen years," Tom said.
"Dead?" I whispered.
"Dead or worse," he said.
"She went to see her parents about six months after she got married. On her way back, on a Saturday evening in June, when she was almost here, the Indians captured her. No one ever saw her again. Henry lost his mind. He thinks she is still alive. When June comes, he thinks she has gone on her trip to see her parents. Then he begins to wait for her to come back."
"On the Saturday night she is supposed to come home, we come here to be with him. We put a sleeping drug in his drink so he will sleep through the night. Then he is all right for another year."
Joe picked up his hat and his guitar. "We have done this every June for nineteen years," he said. He opened the door of the pretty little house and then they disappeared into the darkness.
1. What do you think Henry told the author previously?| A．They would enjoy whiskey together. | B．His wife was returning from a trip. |
| C．His friends were coming to see him. | D．The Indians were to attack. |
| A．To accompany him and then put him to sleep. |
| B．To wipe out his painful memory with alcohol. |
| C．To perform their promise made to a close friend. |
| D．To expect his wife back home before midnight. |
| A．Henry's love for his wife was unimaginable. |
| B．Henry's loss of his wife made him desperate. |
| C．Henry was convinced of her trip back home. |
| D．Henry had suffered from mental disorder ever since. |
| A．Sorrowful | B．Tricky | C．Devoted | D．Tough |
