1 . Produced by Hunan Satellite TV, Where Are We Going, Dad? invites five male celebrities from different fields and their children to spend quality time together in new environments while accomplishing various survival tasks.

Since it first aired in January, 2013, Where Are We Going, Dad? has been sweeping the whole nation and has become Chinas most popular show averaging more than 600 million viewers each week and 640 million downloads online. Even the China Daily, the official mouthpiece of the Chinese government praised its success, “The deep affection on display in the show is heart-warming. But what accounts for the show’s popularity?

Part of the appeal is the chance to peek into the lives of popular Chinese celebrities and their children. Audiences are delighted to watch the failed attempts of celebrity dads making dinner, combing hair, and disciplining children. At the same time, the cute kids themselves and their authentic and entertaining behaviors are very impressive and attractive.

“Another reason for the success of the show lies in the fact that it is a reexamination of the father’s role in traditional Chinese culture,” said the general director of the show. In a society. Still influenced by the concept that “men rule outside and women inside”, many Chinese fathers are poor at expressing their feelings toward their children. Usually they appear strict and distant. But on the show, we see fathers are much gentler on their kids and more involved in their upbringing. This show raises an important question for modern Chinese society — what is the role of fathers in today’s China?

A fascinating part of the show is that you can see many parenting styles. The five fathers on the show all have very diverse parenting styles, which is great because it shows people there isn’t just one way to raise a child. But Chinese parents increasingly realize that discussing and respecting their children’s choices may be a more appropriate way to prepare them for modern society. Meanwhile, the show can remind adults of their own childhood and the love of father. For those parents, they will rethink their own responsibility as parents and understand their kids better.

1. The chief function of the underlined sentence (in Paragraph 2) is ________.

A．to sum up the main idea of the paragraph

B．to introduce a new topic

C．to arouse reader’s interest

D．to express strong feelings

2. What can be inferred from the fourth Paragraph?

A．Traditionally children are not to be brought up by mothers alone in China.

B．Modern Chinese fathers wonder how to treat their children.

C．The role of fathers is changing in China.

D．More and more mothers go out to work.

3. Which of the following is NOT the reason for the show’s success?

A．People are curious about the celebrities’ life and their kids.

B．The show makes people reconsider father’s role in today’s China.

C．The show displays various parenting styles.

D．The audience think highly of the celebrities parenting styles on the show.

4. What is the best title of this passage?

A．Why Is Where Are We Going, Dad? So Popular?

B．The Celebrities in Where Are We Going, Dad.

C．What Is the Role of Fathers in Today’s China?

D．Various Parenting Styles in China

2 . University degrees represent a significant financial investment. So, from the very beginning we encourage you to take a long-term review and to think about what you want to do after you graduate. That way, you can construct the most appropriate combination of courses in order to acquire the required knowledge and skills.

Over 70% of our graduate students attain a graduate level position six months after graduating.

What guidance will I receive?

Together with Career Services, we will help you

● find out about the career opportunities available

● choose the most suitable options for you

● make effective job applications

● plan and manage your future career.

What skills will I learn ?

Employers will be looking for highly skilled recruits. A language study course does not just teach you facts, but also a range of skills, for example:

● the practical skills of carefully listening to and transcribing(转录) languages

● the analytical skills of describing and comparing languages or styles of languages

● the intellectual skills of examining and evaluating theories

● various changing skills

Our graduates are well prepared for careers which use these skills and others based on them, such as problem-solving, critical evaluation of evidence, attention to detail.

Lancaster Award

Achieve the Landscape Award, a certificate developed in partnership with employers to help you make the most of your time at Lancaster and to demonstrate the skills you have developed along the way. The Lancaster Award will help you stand out from the crowd and improve your future employment prospects.

What do students go on to do with a degree from our department?

Here are some typical areas that will be of interest to you once you’ve taken a degree from our department:

● Education: teaching in schools, colleges and universities in Britain, and teaching English as a foreign language abroad

● Journalism and media, public relations

● Publishing

● Management

● Higher degrees and research

1. What is the purpose of the Careers Service?

A．To introduce their career courses and level positions.

B．To present a significant financial investment

C．To help graduates plan and manage future career.

D．To make readers interested in their career service

2. What’s the advantage of the Lancaster Award?

A．It will make the graduate earn more money later.

B．It will help the graduates have a brighter future in career.

C．It will show the graduate’s communicative skills.

D．It will keep your work going more easily.

3. What will interest you if you have a degree from the department?

A．High income and management.

B．Education and employment prospects.

C．Future employment prospects.

D．Higher degrees and research.

3 . How to Get Teens to Establish Sleeping Habits

Although you might not be able to control all of the factors that interfere (干预) with your sleep, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep. Start with these sleep tips.

1.    1     Pick a time for her to go to bed each night and a time for waking up that allows her to get enough sleep and get to class on time. If your teen goes to bed at 11 p.m. and gets up at 7:30 a.m., she’ll get eight and a half hours a night. If school starts earlier than that, she’ll have to go to bed earlier.

2. Keep electronic gadgets(设备) out of your teen’s bedroom. Have your teen leave her phone and other devices in the living room or kitchen when she goes to bed. If your teen brings her phone or tablet to bed with her, she might stay up late checking her social media pages or sending texts.     2    .

3. Set up a pre-bedtime schedule.     3     Encourage activities that will help her relax and get ready for sleeping, such as light reading, listening to quiet music or taking a bath.

    4     Sleeping into the afternoon or going to bed very late on Friday and Saturday can throw off a teen’s sleep schedule and make it difficult for her to fall asleep at the usual time on Sunday night.

4. Make your teenager’s room ideal for sleep by keeping it dark and cool.     5     If your teen’s room tends to be hot, put an air conditioner in the window or adjust the thermostat before she goes to bed. Bright light helps a teen wake up in the morning. Either head to her room to open the curtains or place a lamp by her bed so that she can turn it on after waking up.

A．After this, she will sleep soundly.

B．Create a sleep schedule with your teenager.

C．Sleeping well is very important for teenagers.

D．Stick to the sleep schedule, even on weekends.

E．Hang up curtains or blinds to block out light from the windows.

F．The bright light from the screen also makes it difficult for people to fall asleep.

G．About an hour before a teenager goes to bed, turn off the television, computer and other gadgets.

4 . Antoinette “Toni” Harris is making history on and off the field. The 22-year-old sophomore (大二学生) from East Los Angeles College has become the first woman to be offered a full scholarship.

While a few women have been offered (partial scholarships to serve as kickers on collegiate teams, Harris is the first to receive a full scholarship to play a skilled position on the field. It’s a landmark for the sport to be sure, but for Harris, breaking glass ceilings is something she’s been doing since she was six-years-old.

“I had a coach who had told me before that I would never get to the next level because I was a lot smaller and not as fast as the other guys. So that moment taught me to never give up.” Harris tells CNN. “From that moment on I told myself no one’s ever going to decide what I am going to do with my life. That’s my decision.”

Instead, she went on to play for East Los Angeles college, helping her team go 4-6 after battling back from health problems.

During last month’s Super Bowl, the defensive back appeared in a Toyota commercial (商业广告). In it Harris can be seen putting in work on the field, facing opponent (对手) twice her size and lifting tires in the air. It is an inspiring part.

“In the end you’ve got to push yourself,” Harris tells ESPN. “I’m going to focus on my goal. My final goal is to be very good at a four-year university and the first female NFL player, I know I can get there.”

1. What made Harris special?

A．she plays well as a kicker on the football field

B．She is the first woman to receive a full football scholarship

C．She is one of fey women players in her college

D．She works well as a skilled player on the

2. What happened when a coach commented on Harris’ development?

A．she lost heart for a moment	B．she determined to practise more
C．She lacked the power of exercise	D．She realized she decided on her future

3. What can infer from the Toyota commercial?

A．Harris was at a disadvantage in size	B．Harris got treated badly by opponents
C．Harris liked lifting tires	D．Harris was twice as big as her opponents

4. What is Harris’ aim?

A．Playing constantly in her university	B．Keeping up with others in her university
C．becoming the first woman NEL player	D．working as a female coach in NFL.

5 . Top 4 Traditional Summer Jobs for College Students

With the summer break around the corner, students will be looking for seasonal and short-term jobs for extra cash, to stay busy or to make additions to their resume (简历). The following jobs have been longtime go-tos for many young adults.

Lifeguard

Because summer is the busiest season for pools and beaches, lots of summer jobs exist for strong swimmers. Lots of positions can be found at community and neighborhood pools, while those who live near the coastline can also find positions at public beaches. These jobs are a great opportunity to build your fitness, keep people safe and be outdoors to enjoy some fun in the sun. The average hourly wage for lifeguards is $9.50.

Camp Counselor (辅导员)

Students, who enjoy spending their time with children, being a leader and overseeing fun, outdoor activities are often the perfect fit for camp counselor positions. Students studying science, for example, can work at a science camp, while those with a creative talent can work at an arts-focused summer program. The average hourly wage for camp counselors is $9.28, but those with years of experience or specific academic backgrounds may earn more.

Sales Associate

Students with a skill for persuasion and helpfulness often enjoy sales associate jobs. Students interested in business, finance or sales/marketing often gravitate (被吸引) towards these roles, but they’re also a great fit for anyone seeking a low-pressure summer position or even just a discount at their favorite store. The average wage is $10.20 hourly.

Food Server

Although it may not seem like the greatest way to spend a summer, working as wait staff allows students to build their social skills, stay active, enjoy free meals while working and familiarize themselves with different cuisines. The average salary is $9.00 hourly, but tips can raise that number hugely.

1. Being a lifeguard means you can___________.

A．work indoors only	B．work near your home
C．have fun with your friends	D．work without certifications

2. What do you know about the camp counselor job?

A．It requires students to be good at outdoor activities.

B．A background in a specific area may provide an advantage.

C．It offers the highest average hourly wage among the four jobs.

D．The experience of babysitting can help you earn more money.

3. What might be one of the benefits of working as a sales associate?

A．Enjoy free meals.	B．Enjoy lower purchase prices.
C．Develop a set of new skills.	D．Build a career for sales or marketing.

4. What can people learn in a waiter’s job?

A．How to deal with people.	B．How to deal with pressure.
C．How to grow their patience.	D．How to make different cuisines.

5. Which job may allow you to earn more than it says?

A．Lifeguard.

B．Camp counselor.

C．Sales associate.

D．Food server.

6 . Be Healthy! Be Slim! Be Beautiful!

Discover the secret for a healthy, slim, and beautiful you!

I love this healthy diet program because it helps you lose weight, lose inches, feel healthy and look beautiful.

This healthy diet is an 8 week’s program which is unlike other diet regimes (食物疗法). In that it focuses on proper nutrition(营养) first and weight loss second. Your body must have proper levels of minerals, vitamin, and protein in order to work well. It provides a simple lifestyle change to give you more energy and improve your health most greatly. It offers control over hunger with a dense diet allowing 1,700 to 2,000 calories a day. If a person has a weight problem, their body probably is not working at proper levels of basic nutrients(营养物). We invite you to follow this program, so you can be the slim person who lives inside you.

You too, can love dieting especially if you are losing weight and losing inches. For more information about our program, please get to our address in the internet: http://www.Shaklee.net/ lifestyle_for_heath/products.

1. This passage is mainly about _____.

A．how people should keep fit	B．why people should keep fit
C．a healthy diet program	D．ways to lose weight

2. The underlined phrase “lose inches” in the passage means _____.

A．become shorter	B．become thinner
C．become fatter	D．become taller

3. According to this passage, all of the following are true except that _____.

A．this program makes a change in your lifestyle

B．this program can stop you from feeling hungry

C．this program tries to tell us what people should do to become slim

D．this program allows you 1,700 to 2,000 calories for each meal

4. If you click “http://www.Shaklee.net/ lifestyle_for_heath/products” you may read _____.

A．the content of this program	B．some other programs
C．some interesting foods	D．some products you can buy

7 . Surprising Ways to Beat Exam Stress

To get over exam stress, firstly you need to understand the reasons behind this anxiety. Then you can establish methods to reduce the pressure you feel. Researchers have uncovered some common solutions for this:

Take a quick walk.

    1     However, research has proven that exercising such as taking a walk a walk can boost your memory and brain power.

Plan your study routine.

    2     But what is shocking is the number of students who discount the benefits of creating a personal study plan. With some initial efforts, you can become more productive and motivated each day you approach your study by understanding your learning progress.

Try to get enough sleep.

The benefits of a proper night’s sleep can never be underestimated. Most importantly, sleep helps your brain to absorb new knowledge into your long-term memory.    3    

Let it all out.

Sometimes you just need to talk to someone, and other times you need to shout it from the rooftop or scream from the top of your lungs.    4     Speaking to a family member or friend can highlight the bigger picture for you and empower you to rise above the exam stress.

    5    

Meditation(沉思，冥想) is one of the most effective ways to take a break and see your stress from a different perspective. Practicing meditation is another way to stay focused while improving both mental and physical health to reduce pre-exam stress.

A．Give your mind space.

B．Listen to classical music.

C．This may not be a big surprise .

D．Figure out what you are feeling.

E．So you can recall it when it comes to test day.

F．Many students feel as if they should make full use of their entire time before exams.

G．It clearly demonstrates the effect exercise can have on your brain’s activity.

8 . When the author opens his memoir with a scene of his mother pushing him from a moving vehicle, you know you’re in for a fascinating read. Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, who is now a daily show host, is an autobiography about Trevor’s life in Africa.

Trevor, the son of a Xhosa (科萨人) mother and a Swiss-German father, was born a crime as it was illegal for different races to marry and have children in Africa. Growing up biracial in the post-apartheid era (后种族隔离时代), his mother is an influential partner at every step along his journey. She worked diligently to stay out of poverty and keep Noah in good schools. Trevor’s mom stressed independence and free thought as well as all the values of Judaism (犹太教). Even before they knew apartheid would end, she wanted him to live freely. She took him to places that black South Africans considered “white things,” like ice rinks and the suburbs, because even if he never left the ghetto (贫民区), he would know that the ghetto was not the world. It was her mother’s aim to keep him from internalizing his oppression, and to convince him that he was greater than social labels. His mom would take him to the library and museums, and local college campuses. For his mother, being a black woman didn’t mean he couldn’t achieve greatness. She gave him permission to dream beyond his circumstances.

In Trevor’s whole early life, being mixed-race, he often wasn’t allowed to go outside during apartheid because the police could have taken him away; he couldn’t be seen with his parents and his mother had to pretend to be his maid when they were in public. So, Trevor had to have his mother’s friends pose as his mother. Trevor struggled to fit in at school as he didn’t know which group to play with. Later in high school, Trevor had to start a lunch delivery business to move up and be accepted by his fellow classmates. After high school, he started getting into comedy in 2002 and has been on TV ever since. Trevor had a rough, but loving relationship with his mother as he was always getting in trouble. Trevor didn’t see his dad much and could only meet in secret. In the end, Born a Crime is not just an unnerving account of growing up in South Africa under apartheid, but a love letter to the author’s remarkable mother. Noah writes: “I understood even from an early age that we weren’t just mother and son. We were a team.”

Born a Crime tells a really personal and yet universal story in many respects. It is undoubtedly a life-changing story which is powerful, honest, funny and dark at the same time, still it never turns to despair, self-pity or hopelessness. It’s a story of survival against the odds and the human ability to transcend the limits of their origin. At the end of the book, he explains this miracle that happened to his mother, where she survives a bullet to the head. These stories uncover new feelings towards loved-ones, and may influence you to sincerely reconsider connections to your family and their priorities.

1. It can be learnt that Born a Crime is ________.

A．a book on slavery

B．a story about criminals

C．an autobiography of a show host

D．a report about how to reduce crime

2. What problem did Trevor have in his early life?

A．He didn’t get along with his mother.

B．He felt hard to fit in at school.

C．He was wanted by the police.

D．He got too much attention.

3. According to the passage, Trevor’s mother ________.

A．pushed him to reach academic excellence

B．encouraged him go beyond the present limits

C．inspired him to speak for the minority as a TV host

D．helped him determine which race he should side with

4. What might be the theme of Born A Crime?

A．Law and justice.	B．Hope and grit.
C．Getting to the top.	D．Secrets of success.

9 . Climate change(气候变化)influences people in many ways. Extreme weather and sea-level rise can destroy homes. People can suffer physical harm from the effects of rising greenhouse gases.     1    . And children and teens are especially at risk of suffering from such mental(精神上的)problems, according to a new I report.

“The brains of children and teens are still growing and developing,” says Lise Van Susteren. She is an expert on the mental-health effects of climate change. Those growing brains make young people especially easily influenced by climate change. For example, many kids worry that the influences of climate change are expected to only worsen.     2     Not every young person will have these feelings. But for many, the feelings can get in the way of their normal life.

Luckily, there are things the young can do to deal with bad feelings. For example, Van Susteren advises, “     3     These are people who can help you let these feelings out.”

Susie Burke is an expert providing mental health care in Melbourne, Australia.     4     Playing outside can help children keep calm. It can also improve someone’s ability to pay full attention to things.

    5     For example,14-year-old Milou Albrecht is an activist(积极分子). Since last year, she has been one of the members of Australia’s energy-saving programs. Milou says doing something to stop climate change helps her relax to some degree.

A．Talk with your friends or families.

B．She encourages students to get out in nature.

C．No part of the world has been left untouched.

D．The most important thing is to have a sense of hope.

E．It’s also a great way to take action to protect the environment.

F．But climate change can also be bad for people’s mental health.

G．This can cause feelings of sadness, fear, worry and nervousness.

10 . Claudio Viera de Oliveira is from Brazil. He was born with an upside down head and deformed (畸形的) legs. His mother was told by doctors that she should allow him to die. But she ignored their advice. Oliveira grew up and now he has written a book about his life after the age of 40. Since he was a child, Oliveira has liked to keep himself busy. He didn't like to depend totally on others. He learned to do things all by himself. At eight, Oliveira began to walk on his knees. His family had to change the floor of the house, so he could walk without injuring humself. His bed, plugs and lights had to be made lower so that he could do things for himself.

He couldn't use a wheelchair because of his unusual shape, making it hard for him to be independent outside the home, but he begged his mother to allow him to go to school and learn with other children. He learned to use a pen with his mouth to type words and even use his lips to operate a mouse or a phone. He also went on to qualify as an accountant and gave speeches at special events. Now Oliveira has published his first book, called"O mundo esta ao(The world is the wrong way around)".

Oliveira said, “Throughout my life I was able to adapt my body to the world. Right now, I don't see myself as being different. I am a normal person. I don't see things upside down. Nowadays I can say that I am a professional, international public speaker and that I receive invitations from all over the world."

1. What was the doctors' attitude towards Oliveira's disease?

A．Hopeless.	B．Concerned.
C．Confident.	D．Doubtful.

2. What do we know about Oliveira?

A．He adapted himself to society.

B．He managed to walk on foot at eight.

C．He used a normal bed and lights at home.

D．He controlled a wheelchair with his mouth.

3. What does Oliveira do at present?

A．A doctor.

B．An accountant

C．A publisher.

D．A professor.

4. Which saying can best describe Oliveira's experience?

A．All that glitters is not gold.

B．Where there is a will there is a way.

C．Health is not valued till sickness comes.

D．It is more blessed to give than to receive.