1.电的重要性;
2.节约用电的倡议。
注意：
1.词数100左右;
2.短文的题目和首句已为你写好。
Save electricity, save our earth
Earth Hour falls on the last Saturday of March, from 20:30 to21:30.
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2 . Life gets busy, and before we know it, exercise is one of the first things to go when we have a tight schedule. You may find it challenging to make time to stay active with your busy lifestyle.
I’m sure you’ve heard this, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” It may seem slightly cliche (陈词滥调), but this couldn’t be truer when it comes to planning for success. When we plan in advance, we’re less likely to lose focus of our goals when things get tough.
Join a fitness class
Working out in a group environment can give you the extra support you need to achieve your goals. When you join in a fitness class, you’re surrounded by a fun group of like-minded people.
Find an activity you enjoy
When you find an activity you love, you’ll be much more likely to make time for it.
Pack your workout tools
Keeping a pair of running shoes, and workout clothes in your car or backpack will certainly come in handy on those busy days.
| A．Plan Ahead. |
| B．Prepare for everything. |
| C．You shouldn’t feel tired of the activity. |
| D．Therefore, you need to find an interesting activity. |
| E．This helps keep exercise inspiring and motivating. |
| F．Doing so, you’ll be better prepared for your exercise plan. |
| G．Here are some tips to make activity a part of your daily routine. |
3 . Diversity has always been a topic that arouses a wide range of reactions, from real enthusiasm (usually among the underrepresented) to eye-rolling or complete unfriendliness. However, over the following few years, not only did the representation of women on FTSE-100(富时100指数) boards more than double but the mindset shifted in the UK. This was no longer a special interest issue but everyone’s issue.
But we’re now at crossroads. The gender issue in particular is a well-worn subject but not yet one we have mastered. Yes, there are more female world leaders and company directors, but many women tell me they feel discouraged about their prospects. They can’t see the link between their own reality and gender equality efforts that often seem targeted at a narrow group of white, privileged and highly educated women, rather than at all women.
I am optimistic that the next breakthrough is within reach. Technology has changed how we work, communicate and influence. Command & control power structures are rapidly breaking down, and emerging instead is a more inclusive notion of power. Leaders today need to be able to connect. This is good news for people who are empathetic, who are collaborative-qualities that are often described as feminine, although obviously men can exhibit them too.
Women of my generation who’ve made it to senior roles had to fit in with past practices to succeed. Today, we have an unprecedented opportunity to reinvent the rules, to create new ways of working, living and bringing up families. We no longer need to give in: instead, we can change the system.
But a new danger comes. The diversity agenda has gone off track and we need to remind ourselves of the basics again. Diversity is about being different, and inclusion is about welcoming those differences. Somehow that has become confused with the opposite notion, that valuing people as equals means preventing our differences.
1. What is people’s attitude towards diversity?| A．Indifferent. | B．Supportive. | C．Negative. | D．Divided. |
| A．Because they can not enjoy gender equality. |
| B．Because the gender issue is a well-worn subject. |
| C．Because they have not mastered the gender issue. |
| D．Because there are more female company directors. |
| A．Ability to connect with others is crucial to leaders. |
| B．Women of my generations needn’t adapt to past practices. |
| C．Women instead of men are more empathetic and collaborative. |
| D．Command & control power structures are replacing inclusive ones. |
| A．Welcoming differences. | B．Lacking diversity. |
| C．Including unfairness. | D．Causing unfriendliness. |
4 . After growing up in the foster (寄养) care system, Shanté Elliott is working to help others transition(过渡，转变) out of it. Elliott is no stranger to the foster care system. She was forced to change schools and adapt to different homes over and over again before finally being adopted at the age of 13. Elliott became the first member of her family to graduate college, double majoring in literature and communication and earning a master’s in education policy. Today she is pursuing her doctoral degree.
Elliott knows the challenges facing teenagers within the foster care system. “Often, teenagers are not viewed as children but as adults,” she recently told Reader’s Digest. “Think about it—most families looking to adopt want to adopt an infant or a young child, so they can experience developmental milestones with the child.”
There are ways to help foster children without becoming a foster parent, but finding permanency is still what most foster youth need most. And for those who age out of the system without finding those forever homes, there are additional challenges to face. According to Youth.gov, these kids are at greater risk of homelessness, health problems, dropping out of school and legal issues, all of which can make succeeding in adulthood more difficult.
Elliott wants to see that stigma end. “We need to change the national dialogue around this in a way that highlights the needs of older children. All foster-involved children want consistent homes. Potential families need to realize this.”
It’s a reality Elliott is passionate about helping others realize. “The need for protection, love, opportunity, and safety has no age limit. If more teenagers were adopted, youth would have more successful long-term outcomes after foster care.” That’s something these older foster kids who found their forever homes can prove.
1. How was Elliott’s early adoptive life?| A．Difficult. | B．Busy. | C．Strange. | D．Successful. |
| A．Because teenagers are too old to be fostered. |
| B．Because infants lack personal experience and education. |
| C．Because parents can become part of the children’s growth process. |
| D．Because they want to foster children without becoming foster parents. |
| A．Homeless children will drop out of school. |
| B．People don’t want to become foster parents. |
| C．There are some ways to help foster children. |
| D．Children without forever homes may suffer in the future. |
| A．Few teenagers want to find forever foster homes. |
| B．It’s easy for teenagers to find forever foster homes. |
| C．Teenagers are supposed to be offered permanent homes. |
| D．Only teenagers need protection, love, opportunity and safety. |
5 . While many parents are being forced into homeschooling for the very first time because of COVID-19, we’ve been doing it successfully with our child since 2017.
Our son Silas was attending a school, which we were happy with. That changed. When every day Silas came home from school, he would crawl under a piece of furniture and weep for half an hour.
Despite our best efforts in communication with his teachers and the administration for over a year, we couldn’t seem to improve the situation. We made the decision to enroll him to start at a new school the following fall and brought him home to finish the lessons of the spring semester.
After a little time went by, we realized that our 8-year-old son blossomed into a peaceful and joyful person. As much as we wanted to try the new school in the fall, he wanted to keep homeschooling. We agreed, as we decided it would be foolish to change something that was working so well.
After going to bed at 9 p. m. on weeknights, Silas woke up at about 7a. m. without an alarm, because he was thrilled to hop on the computer and get his schoolwork done. Why? So that he could have free time on electronics. He was allowed screen time after finishing all his schoolwork and housework. He got quite a bit of time most days to play video games. At 5 p. m., he must be off his device, and we brought it into our bedroom to minimize temptation. He was really good about observing the rules, and I thought he was happier for having limits.
1. What did the writer do when his son cried afterschool?| A．He quarreled with the teachers. | B．He asked his son to quit school. |
| C．He sought help from the school. | D．He helped his son finish the lessons. |
| A．Burst. | B．Grew. | C．Stayed. | D．Faded. |
| A．Because he liked studying very much. |
| B．Because he woke up so early every day. |
| C．Because he did not want to do housework. |
| D．Because he could spare time playing video games. |
| A．By locking him into his bedroom. | B．By monitoring him to obey the rules. |
| C．By throwing away the electronic devices. | D．By keeping him doing homework all day. |
6 . The co-working movement has seen explosive market growth over the past decade. These four global co-working hotels are leading the way.
Public a Isrotel (Herzliya, Israel)
Situated in the center of a thriving high-tech hub, Israel’s Public a Isrotel is the first choice for guests seeking the synergy of modern friendliness and working spaces. The well-equipped sixth floor co-working space is framed by scenic sea views and has been uniquely designed to deliver an effective working atmosphere.
Hotel Tryp(Dubai, UAE)
Here, hotel guests mix alongside local businessmen in a comfortable, urban setting built to ignite inspiration. The expansive space incorporates biophilic design to fill nature into the working environment—a method proven to improvement al well-being and productivity.
Selina(Bogota, Colombia)
For teams and solo travelers on a tight budget, Selina in Bogota bridges the gap between boutique hotel and hostel. The space is equipped with stylish industrial fixes: wooden bench tables, Edison bulbs, exposed pipes, open spaces, and brick walls help foster an innovative state of mind.
Hotel Phoenix Biltmore (Phoenix, USA)
The hotel invites guests and non-guests to enjoy its work space, where all the resources helpful to productivity are readily available. A 20-seat high table section is a working area by day and bar by night; a small library provides computers, printers, and office supplies; and a cafe where remote workers can enjoy free coffee and biscotti.
1. Where should you go to enjoy a beauty?| A．Herzliya. | B．Dubai. | C．Bogota. | D．Phoenix. |
| A．Publica Isrotel. | B．Hotel Tryp. |
| C．Selina. | D．Hotel Phoenix Biltmore. |
| A．Hotel guests can both work and drink at night. |
| B．Hotel guests can access various office facilities. |
| C．Hotel guests can talk with the local businessmen. |
| D．Hotel guests can see modern industrial buildings. |
