1.The World's Greatest Bookstores Getting lost in a great bookstore can take you on travels around the world.Put a bookmark beside the names of these booksellers for your next trip. Atlantis Books,Santorini,Greece Atlantis books is on the sun-washed islands of Santorini.It was started by university friends with little more than a cat,a dog,and an idea brought by a bottle of wine.Today,Atlantis takes up the basement of a big house,offering everything from bestsellers to books on Greek history and culture. Barter Books,Northumberland,Northeast England The store is in Ainwick,a Victorian railway station that dates back to 1887,and a model railway sits overhead.Pull up a chair to the working fireplace to eat a cookie and have a cup of coffee,or search the he shelves for a wide variety of titles. Shakespeare and Company,Paris,France From its home by the Seine River,Shakespeare and Company often has a line of customers and tourists waiting to get in,eager to search its collection of rare books new reads and self-published titles.When you enter this English-speaking store which opened during the 1950s,you get a sense of stepping back in time. Eslite Taipei,China Of all the stores in the Eslite chain,the 24-hour Eslite Dunnan branch is the most popular.With more than 250,000 books to choose from,the store draws tourists and locals who stay for hours,reading books (as if they are in a library),listening to music or watching dance performances and films.
(1)How was Atlantis Books built up?
A.It was a student's graduation project. B.It began during a chat among friends. C.It was set up by a famous university. D.It was a collection of the big house's owner. (2)Where is Barter Books?
A.By a river. B.On a street. C.In a basement. D.Under a railroad. (3)Which bookstore provides entertainments besides reading?
A.Eslite B.Barter Books C.Atlantis Books D.Shakespeare and Company
2.Jayce Crowder began noticing in kindergarten that he looked different from his classmates.They had two hands.He had one. "It started when one boy teased him," says his mother,Cortney Lewis.He'd return home with questions:Why am I different?Why me?Why?"He actually said he was mad at God for making him that way," his mother says. "That was a huge dagger to the heart." Lewis admits she didn't know what to do at that point.A few weeks later,Lewis came across a news story about Trashaun Willis,then 14,who had become an Internet sensation(網絡熱門) after posting videos of his slam dunks(扣籃),and he was missing most of his left arm.Lewis called Jayce in.At the time,it seemed that watching Trashaun would merely be an inspiring moment for Jayce. Had it stayed just that,Lewis would have been happy.But little did she know that her sister had already asked the newspaper to help set up a meeting with Trashaun to build Jayce's confidence. The boys met at Washington Middle School and instantly bonded.They rode bikes around the school's hallways and shot baskets.At one pointTrashaun did get serious with Jayce.He talked about their left arms.He told Jayce he was perfect the way God made him.He said not to let anyone drag him down and that words don't need to shake his confidence. "It made me relieved," says Lewis.Since that meeting,Lewis has seen a pronounced difference in her son.He recently started wrestling and loves it. "Meeting him",she said,"made Jayce understand that there are others like him." As for Trashaun,his relationship with Jayce made him look forward to helping more kids. "It means a lot to know that I changed Jayce's life," Trashaun said. He certainly did.
(1)What does the underlined phrase "a huge dagger to the heart" refer to in Paragraph 1?
A.Jayce's bad relationship with his classmates. B.Jayce's different height from others. C.Jayce's hateful attitude to his mother. D.Jayce's pain caused by his disability. (2)What contributed to Jayce's encounter with Trashaun?
A.His aunt's assistance. B.Lewis' recommendation. C.The newspaper's effort. D.Trashaun's arrangement. (3)Which of the following can best describe Trashaun?
A.Enthusiastic and knowledgeable. B.Energetic and adorable. C.Ambitious and fearless. D.Warmhearted and inspiring. (4)What is the passage mainly about?
A.The power of self-confidence. B.Jayce's fight against discrimination. C.A life-changing experience for Jayce. D.Jayce and Trashaun's friendship.
3.From picture-perfect beaches to mountains,wildlife and iconic(標志性的)structures,New South Wales,Australia,offers plenty to enjoy.This beautiful state is located on Australia's breathtaking eastern coast.Sydney,the capital of New South Wales and Australia's most populated city,accommodates more than 5 million people. No trip to Sydney would be complete without a visit to Australia's most famous landmark,the Sydney Opera House.Its unique appearance was designed to resemble a ship's sails and its historic importance is recognized by people all over the world.The Opera House welcomes more than 8 million visitors each year,making it the country's most popular tourist spot.It is also one of the world's busiest performing arts centers,featuring more than 2,000 performances annually. The Opera House is open 363 days a year,and admission is free.Tours are available throughout the day in seven different languages.For those who arrive hungry,Opera House restaurants offer everything from snacks to fine dining. "Stunning(極好的) natural beauty" describes the Blue Mountains of New South Wales.This wilderness area,also on the World Heritage list,is a large,mountainous region that covers 1.03 million hectares.It is home to a vast number of Australia's birds and other forms of wildlife.One of the most visited sites is the Three Sisters,named for its unique rock formations. Off the coast of New South Wales lies a remote island called Lord Howe Island.Created by a volcano,the island is surrounded by beautiful reefs.Two mountains tower over a bay with sandy,white beaches.Visitors can enjoy beach walks,mountain hikes,water activities(above and below the water),exceptional bird watching and more.About 380 people live on it,and a maximum of 400 visitors can visit at one time. New South Wales offers its visitors an abundance of experiences to choose from and many memories that will last a lifetime.
(1)How is the importance of Sydney Opera House expressed?
A.By offering supportive views. B.By stating personal experiences. C.By listing facts and numbers. D.By describing its unique appearance. (2)What can we know about the Opera House?
A.It's highly recommended to bring your own food. B.Language probably won't be a barrier during tours. C.The admission fee is acceptable for most people. D.It is open all year round on account of its popularity. (3)What does the underlined word "it" refer to in Paragraph 5?
A.New South Wales. B.Lord Howe Island. C.Blue Mountains. D.Three Sisters. (4)What is the most suitable title for the text?
A.Unforgettable Tour in the Opera House. B.Charming Places to Visit in Sydney. C.Unique Geographical Features of Australia. D.Striking Beauty of New South Wales.
4.At this very moment around the world,athletes are stepping into freezing cold chambers(室).Why on earth are they doing this?Because it's supposed to help them feel better.The treatment is called Whole-body Cryotherapy. Athletes such as basketball star LeBron James,soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo have all tried it.The therapy works like this.You take off everything except underwears.Then you put on warn socks and gloves and step into a chamber that looks sort of like a shower.Once you're locked in,air cooled to below -200℉ (-129℃) fills the chamber and you stay in for two to three minutes. Supporters believe the freezing air helps muscles recover faster and reduces body pain.After his first cryotherapy sessions,Phil MacKenzie,a professional rugby player,felt noticeably better.He told Scientific American,"I felt refreshed right away.My sleep was better." Soon,he was using the chamber four times a week.Those who promote cryotherapy make all sorts of wild claims about its effects,such as increasing focus,improving skin tone(膚色),slowing aging and much more. Is there any evidence to back up these incredible claims?No.Several small scientific studies have looked at whether the therapy can improve muscle recovery after exercise,with encouraging results.But there just isn't enough evidence to show that the therapy works.The benefits some people experience may just be the placebo(安慰劑)effect.That's when a patient's expectation that a treatment will work leads to an improvement. The US Food & Drug Adninistration has actually issued a warning about whole-body cryotherapy.It cautions that the liquid nitrogen (N2) used to cool the chamber may make it difficult to breathe.Frostbite is another potential risk,which is why participants wear gloves and socks.
(1)What is the function of Paragraph 2?
A.To introduce the text's topic. B.To encourage deeper thinking. C.To provide detailed information. D.To make an objective comparison. (2)What can be inferred about whole-body cryotherapy?
A.It enjoys wide popularity among the public. B.It lacks adequate proofs for its benefits. C.It may cause various deadly side effects. D.It has been widely used among athletes. (3)What might be the real reason for people feeling better after cryotherapy?
A.Psychological influence. B.Improved focus. C.Strengthened muscles. D.Recovered skin. (4)What is the author's attitude towards whole-body cryotherapy?
5.Basically,a phone interview is the first step in the hiring process,as it gives the employer a glance of your background,personality,and overall fit for the position. (1)
1.Tell Me About Yourself More often than not,an interviewer will begin with "tell me about yourself." (2)
You don't want to sound too rehearsed(排練好的),but putting down a few notes on your background can help make this a much easier question to respond to. 2.Prepare for Behavioral Questions (3)
While they aren't always asked on a phone interview,they can tell the interviewer a bit more about your personality without having to meet you in person. These questions,such as "tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership" are fairly common,and also easy to prepare for in advance.Take a few minutes to write down bullet points on a time you were a leader or overcame a difficulty. (4)
Therefore,writing down a few ideas in advance can only help get those creative juices flowing for when some unexpected questions are asked. 3.Prepare to Explain Employment Gaps Some individuals have employment gaps in their resume(簡歷).For most,this relates to college and school breaks,etc. (5)
Thinking about these gaps beforehand gives you the advantage in terms of being prepared for the line of questioning. Remember that a phone interview may be the most important part,as it's going to solidify(鞏固) a good first impression that will help carry you throughout the rest of the process.
A.Behavioral questions are huge. B.However,these gaps should be avoided if possible. C.You never know what type of question will be asked. D.These questions need you to describe your preparation for the target job. E.But sometimes this means explaining them to avoid making you look bad. F.Preparing for it requires you to describe your goals that match the position. G.With that in mind,you can prepare some well-thought-out answers for the commonly asked questions.
38.閱讀下面材料,根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段,使之構成篇完整的短文。 Another disappointing day was passing,and he was driving his beat-up old car home.He was out all day looking for a job.It was getting dark and light snow was coming down,so he almost didn't see the old lady standing on the side of the road.It was clear that she needed jye.ailp.He pulled up in front of her obviously brand new and expensive car and got out. While nobody had stopped to help for the last hour and there was a smile on his face,she was worried when he approached jye.air.He didn't look safe.He looked poor and hungry. He could see she was frightened,standing out there in the cold.He said, "I'm here to help you,Ma'am.Why don't you wait in your car to keep warm?My name is Bryan." A tire was flat.Bryan fetched tools from his own car to change the tire.But he had to get dirty and his hands hurt.As he was tightening her car's nuts(螺母),she rolled down the window,said thanks and asked him how much she owed him.Any amount would have been all right with her.She had already imagined all the awful things that could have happened without his help. Bryan never thought twice about the money.He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back,the next time she saw someone who needed help,she could give that person the assistance they needed.He waited until she started her car and drove off.It had been a cold and depressing day,but he felt good as he headed for home. Soon the lady saw a small restaurant.She went in to grab a bite to eat and warm up before she made the last leg of her trip home.The waitress came over with a sweet smile and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair.The lady noticed the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant(懷孕的).Although the waitress looked tired and walked painfully due to the pregnancy,she still served the lady. 注意: 1.續寫詞數應為150左右; 2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。 After the lady finished her meal,she paid with a one-hundred-dollar bill.__________ That night when the waitress got home from work and climbed into bed,she was thinking about the money and what the lady had written._________