_____, the student insisted that he _____ separated from his desk mate, who is very naughty.
A. To avoid being affected; be B. To avoid to be affected; would be
C. Avoid being affected; should be D. Avoiding to be affected; be
_____ to get a ticket for the concert, George has been standing in a queue for two hours.
A. Determining B. To be determined
C. To determine D. Determined
Everyone is welcome to join the fit club___________ age.
A. according to B. with regard to
C. regardless of D. in favor of
假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。请你给北京 2019 马拉松组委会负责人 Mr. Zhang写封信，申请成为一名志愿者。内容包括：
注意：1. 词数不少于 50；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：北京马拉松组委会 Beijing Marathon Organizing Committee
Dear Mr. Zhang,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Nearly 19 percent of teachers of color(有色人种教师) left their jobs after the 2014-2015 school year. Some left for personal reasons like taking care of their families. But 50 percent said they left because they were dissatisfied with their employment situation, such as poor working conditions, student discipline problems and large class sizes. Thus, taking immediate measures to improve it is our top priority.
For years, researchers have proved the benefits of increasing the share of minority teachers in schools, especially as our public school system has turned to one that is made up mostly of minority students. Teachers of color, who are more likely than their white counterparts to choose to work in racially diverse( 多 种 多 样 的 ) schools, offer particular benefits to their students. Graduation rates increase among minority students when they are taught by racially similar educators, research shows. They can also serve as positive role models, and their presence reduces the chance of racial discrimination at school.
The Shanker Institute report suggests that the rate of minority teacher hiring is not the whole problem. The problem is what happens after these teachers enter the classroom. These teachers often work in high-poverty rural schools. They are more likely to have less-desirable working conditions.
Diversity is a key component to equality and opportunity. Where there’s a diverse teaching workforce, all kids thrive. So solutions must be found at once to turn this trend around. Firstly, schools should develop mentorship programs that support minority teachers once they are in the classroom. Secondly, more money should be spent in improving working conditions in these schools. Of course, school headmasters should also be evaluated on their ability to retain teachers of color.
1.Among teachers of color leaving their jobs, half of them quit because .
A. they had to move to other places
B. they had to take care of their children
C. they eventually found better-paid jobs
D. their employment situation was unsatisfactory
2.Which of the following is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. The benefits of increasing the share of minority teachers in schools.
B. The reasons for teachers of color leaving their jobs in many schools.
C. The ways to decrease the possibility of racial discrimination at school.
D. The solutions to increasing graduation rates among minority students.
3.Which of the following components is vital to equality and opportunity?
A. Honesty B. Variety
C. Ability D. Safety
4.How did the author feel when writing the passage?
A. He felt angry about the government.
B. He felt it urgent to solve the problem.
C. He was satisfied with the present situation.
D. He didn’t care about diverse teaching workforce.
Reader: For six years, I’ve run an office that has two employees: me and my boss. He used to be so appreciative that I didn’t mind doing a little extra, but about two months ago, he started being rude and demanding. Now he even yells when I don’t have time to bring his favorite wine to his home after work.
This change started when we met a wealthy new customer, who is a huge jerk (古怪的人) — my boss’s new behavior is just like his.
My boss is a good man; he and his family have treated me like a little sister. Is there a good way to discuss this with him?
Karla: Sounds like your new customer has set a bad example to your boss. You need to remind your boss that you’re in his corner— but you’re not his slave. My suggestions are as follows.
Start with a simple question in a calm moment: “Is everything okay?”
State the truth: “Until recently, I’ve felt like a valued teammate. But our relationship has become tense. Your expectations of me seem to have changed. Although I used to do occasional personal businesses for you as a favor, now it seems expected.”
Draw your lines: “If you think my job description needs to change or my performance is not good enough, let’s discuss that. Otherwise, I need you to stop yelling at me and to respect my personal time.”
Ideally, you’ll get an apology and a promise to do better. After that, it’s a matter of reinforcement (加强) . If he starts yelling, look at him with a calm expression. After he cools down, restate his request and add, “Is that correct?” For the unreasonable request, such as fetching his favorite wine after work: “I’m afraid I can’t take care of that for you.” If he keeps acting like a jerk, there are bosses out there who will better respect your time and talent.
Karla L. Miller is ready to hear your work dramas. Send your questions to wpmagazine@washpost.com.
1.We can infer that the reader’s boss used to be .
A. grateful and friendly B. rich but strange
C. proud and hard-working D. honest but self-centered
2.What does the underlined word “demanding” mean in Paragraph One?
A. appreciating too much B. scolding too much
C. apologizing too much D. expecting too much
3.When the reader’s boss asks her to do something unreasonable next time, she is advised to .
A. quit her job B. look at her boss calmly
C. refuse the request D. discuss the job description
4.What sort of problem can be solved by Karla L. Miller?
A. How do I make a friend?
B. How can I get rid of wine?
C. How do I kill my personal time?
D. How can I get along well with my workmates?
