1. Why is the man going to Vietnam?
| A．To travel. | B．To work. | C．To study. |
| A．They have killed plenty of tourists. |
| B．They are often eaten by other animals. |
| C．They like to make their webs everywhere. |
2 . How To Be More Productive At Work
Do you sometimes feel like you have a lot to do but very little time to do it? You are definitely having productivity problems but relax, it happens to everyone. Here are some important work tips that you can follow to improve your productivity.
Focus On One Task
Some people have the habit of multitasking (多重任务处理), which is great but it might distract you from the bigger picture. Multitasking might help you with different tasks, you might also feel like the master of all trades but your productivity won’t increase in the long run. Focus on one task at a time, this will allow you to complete that task with high standards.
Learn To Take A Break
This might seem a bit unbelievable at first but you really need to know when to take a break. Regular breaks are actually great at the workplace.
Set Small But Effective Goals
Many people love to perfectly carryout a task, but the thing is that perfection doesn’t actually exist. You can only do the best according to your abilities and wait for the results. You can also revisit some tasks or projects and try to improve them if you can.
| A．Wait For The Best Results Patiently |
| B．Forget About The Idea Of Perfection |
| C．When the task is done, you can move on to the next one |
| D．What matters at this time is to improve your productivity |
| E．You are given large tasks, but what matters is how to deal with them |
| F．You can also try this approach at home, if you are not being monitored |
| G．They help in reducing stress and also increase your overall productivity |
3 . Inside а tiny shop in Manchester, Adam Birce carefully carves at а woodblock. He looks carefully at each piece to ensure they fit and match before gently setting them together. Adam Birce, the owner of Four Strings, restores stringed instruments like violins and his passion is in restoring and appreciating what has already been crafted and loved.
Birce started playing the violin in grade school and grew to truly appreciate it. He played semiprofessionally out of high school and later got his degree in music at Virginia Commonwealth University as a violinist. After graduating, he landed a job selling violins. “As fate would have it, I was asked by my employer to learn to fix violins 15 years ago,” he says. “I soon moved off on my own to do restoration.” Since 2014, he’s been on a mission with Four Strings to provide excellent fine-instrument restoration for the commonwealth.
Violin restoration isn’t a self-taught skill. Each summer for the past decade, Birce has traveled to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts for up to two weeks to study under famous violin restoration expert Hans J. Nebel. Here, students learn everything from delicate edging repair to violin identification. “A lot of the work itself is learning as you go,” Birce says. “It’s a lot of problem-solving and critical thinking, like coming up with a woodworking context.”
How long а job takes varies. “Most are about 3-6 months for major work, unless a full top-to-bottom restoration is needed, which can take even longer,” Birce explains. “I leave that up to the client if they want to commit to that.” One of his longest jobs was working on a Scottish violin from the early 1800s that had been water-damaged. “I had to use every skill in my toolbox to fix it,” Birce laughingly recalls. “It was a very onerous job.”
If there’s one thing to be learned from Birce’s passion, it’s that each violin is unique in its own right. He compares the fine instruments market to the fine arts market. “A lot of these instruments are fine art,” he says. “I kind of say this is a Picasso I’m playing or a Degas. I’ve worked on a few, which is always a joy.”
1. What does the author think of violin restoration?| A．It’s effortless. | B．It’s self-taught. |
| C．It’s boring. | D．It’s highly professional. |
| A．How powerful the tools are. | B．Its condition and the client’s needs. |
| C．What material it’s made of. | D．Its client’s pay for the restorer. |
| A．Abnormal. | B．Enjoyable. | C．Encouraging. | D．Demanding. |
| A．Birce’s passion for art. | B．Birce’s impact on the market. |
| C．Birce’s feelings about the job. | D．Birce’s advice on violin restoration. |
4 . Rich and Famous
Twenty years ago the most common ambition of American children was to be a teacher, followed by working in banking and finance, and then medicine. But today’s situation is quite different.
According to experts, young people desire these jobs largely because of the wealth and the fame.
In spite of these disadvantages, there is greater ambition than ever among young people to achieve that status. They are not satisfied just making a living—they want to be rich and famous. Globally, more and more TV shows provide talent competitions where winners can achieve their goals in just a few weeks or months.
While many people argue that there is nothing wrong with having such ambitions, others feel that this trend will finally lead to dissatisfaction as more and more people are unable to reach their goals.
| A．In many ways this has been brought about by the celebrity culture. |
| B．People no longer have a sense of satisfaction once their goals have been achieved. |
| C．Besides, it can be difficult for them to adapt back to a normal everyday life. |
| D．The younger generation don’t favor these professions any more. |
| E．Unfortunately, they do not always have a positive effect on people’s life. |
| F．The reason is that they don’t realize it takes talent and hard work to be rich and famous. |
| G．This quick way of gaining wealth and fame creates a celebrity culture among people. |
5 . By day, Robert Titterton is a lawyer. In his spare time though he goes on
Mr. Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but has been the group’s official page turner for the past four years. His job is to
“A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you don’t turn
Being a page turner
But
Most page turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists, although Ms. Raspopova has once asked her husband to help her out on stage. “My husband is the
| A．musical | B．stage | C．performance | D．practice |
| A．page turner | B．assistant | C．dancer | D．supporter |
| A．compose | B．enjoy | C．read | D．evaluate |
| A．interpret | B．sit | C．sing | D．focus |
| A．break | B．follow | C．resist | D．change |
| A．your | B．all | C．two | D．those |
| A．causes | B．inquires | C．gains | D．requires |
| A．play | B．go | C．sound | D．flow |
| A．key | B．serious | C．possible | D．obvious |
| A．deny | B．predict | C．indicate | D．mix |
| A．above | B．despite | C．besides | D．like |
| A．piano | B．stand | C．head | D．concert |
| A．last | B．first | C．worst | D．former |
| A．caught | B．trapped | C．disappointed | D．absorbed |
| A．note | B．line | C．part | D．repeat |
6 . At 6 feet, 7 inches, Will Allen was a natural at basketball. He received scholarship offers from more than a hundred colleges. He finally chose the University of Miami.
Going away to college meant leaving the family farm. He remembered how hard that life on the farm had been. Now that his life was full of possibilities, he swore he would never go back to farming.
After college, Allen began a pro-basketball career in Belgium, where, ironically (讽刺地), he rediscovered farming. He found the farmers there farmed the way his parents had back home, caring for the land without using chemicals and fertilizers.
Allen and his family moved back to the United States in 1977 after he retired from basketball. They settled in Milwaukee, where his wife’s family owned a farm. In 1993, Allen bought the last remaining farm in the city of Milwaukee, where he began his career as an urban farmer. Later he formed his own organization Growing Power, one of the world’s top urban agricultural organizations.
Allen also travelled across the United States, Africa, and Central Asia to help people grow food more efficiently in ways that fit in with their own culture. “Food is in short supply all over the world right now,” he says. “A lot of people are hungry. We need to grow food everywhere we can—in backyards and side yards, on rooftops, and even in buildings.”
He has spoken about urban agriculture around the world and is currently designing a vertical farm which is a new way to help feed more people in cities. “My main mission is to bring food into people’s lives and train people how to grow food. That continues to be important to me. ” said Allen. He said so, and he did so.
“Growing food is powerful,” Allen says. “It can change the world!”
1. What do we know about Will Allen?| A．He wished to get away from his family. | B．He had a talent for playing basketball. |
| C．He got used to the hard life on the farm. | D．He was admitted to only several universities. |
| A．Grow what is right. | B．Everyone should take action. |
| C．Focus on environment. | D．Plant wherever possible. |
| A．Ambitious. | B．Fortunate. |
| C．Traditional. | D．Adventurous. |
| A．Childhood Dream Leads to Future Career | B．Urban Agriculture Holds Great Promise |
| C．Give up Basketball and Take up Farming | D．Return to Farming and Grow Food in the City |
7 . Imagine finding a job where you can put together everything important to you. I’ve managed to have a career that does just that. My name is Ronald Green and I’m a fashion designer.
My training as a creative person began when I was a little boy. I was born and spent my early childhood in Lax Kw’alaams. It was from my mother that I inherited (经遗传获得) the love for and the connection to the history and traditions of my people. My earliest works are reflective of many traditional symbols and as I acquired new skills, I translated these into fashion designs.
I’ve always been interested in the use of images and natural items in the making of ceremonial clothing. At the University of Victoria, I studied many techniques traditional to my culture. I created work with images of my childhood, using shell buttons and Melton wool. I also experimented with other techniques that are modern and not usual to my traditional roots. Finally, I developed my own style for these images. I’m proud to say many of my works decorate galleries and holiday spots in my country.
I find inspiration in the natural world—a swimming whale, a singing bird etc. I also get new ideas from respectable artists who have created their own interpretation of their First Nations culture such as Bill Reid and Norval Morrisseau.
When I create my designs, the greatest inspiration comes from the person who commissions (委托) the piece. I want all the elements of the person who will wear my clothes to come together in the piece. Who is that person? What images can reflect his personality? All these forces come together to assist me in the design of the perfect piece.
1. How does the author develop his design style?| A．By learning from his mother. |
| B．By appreciating works in various galleries. |
| C．By creating ceremonial clothes. |
| D．By combining convention and modernness. |
| A．To express his respect for them. |
| B．To introduce First Nations culture. |
| C．To show a way for him to get inspired. |
| D．To explain their understanding of art. |
| A．His client. | B．His culture. |
| C．Natural objects. | D．Traditional symbols. |
| A．A self-judgement. | B．A public call. |
| C．A career review. | D．A self-statement. |
8 . Calling All High School Students
Apply to The Daily’s Summer 2023 Journalism Workshop!!
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The application deadline has been extended to June 2 at 11:59 pm.
Join us for our annual summer eight-week journalism workshop! The program runs from June26 to August 18, 2023.
In our program, we’ll teach high schoolers the fundamentals through real-world reporting tasks. Some writers may even get the opportunity to publish their work on The Stanford Daily’s website as they receive one-on-one guidance from Daily editors in weekly check-in meetings and lessons.
Even if you’ve done a program with us before, you’re sure to learn new skills, encounter new challenges, and level up your journalistic skills! We have all-new content and guest speakers with fresh and exciting perspectives to bring to the table.
It is open to participants of all skill levels — our editors will work with you at whatever pace you’re comfortable with and get you up to speed regardless of your level of experience.
Over the course of the eight-week journalism workshop, participants will get hands-on experience in the end-to-end process of news reporting, including:
How to find stories and assess (评估) their newsworthiness
How to identify and interview sources
How to create well-structured, interesting news pieces
How to write breaking news
In addition to writing, students will have the opportunity to learn multimedia and digital skills, ultimately gaining exposure to the complete, real, end-to-end experience of working in journalism.
1. What is the purpose of the journalism workshop?| A．To expose high schoolers to the real world. |
| B．To bring The Stanford Daily to a larger audience. |
| C．To select potential writers for The Stanford Daily. |
| D．To equip high schoolers with skills of news reporting. |
| A．Start up a news writing website. |
| B．Chair weekly meetings of Daily’s editors. |
| C．Assess the work of Daily’s journalists. |
| D．Get personalized guidance from professionals. |
| A．An activity schedule. | B．An online advertisement. |
| C．A course review. | D．An academic article. |
1. Which subject does the boy probably prefer?
| A．History. | B．Politics. | C．Art. |
| A．A restaurant manager. | B．A politician. | C．A teacher. |
| A．Dealing with people. | B．Working with kids. | C．Painting pictures. |
1. How did the woman learn about the job?
| A．From a sign in the window. |
| B．From a website. |
| C．From a newspaper ad. |
| A．She likes to shop for herself. |
| B．She can help people shop. |
| C．She wants a challenge. |
| A．Confident. | B．Nervous. | C．Disappointed. |
| A．Next Wednesday. | B．Next Thursday. | C．This Thursday. |
