In its early history, Chicago had floods frequently, especially in the spring, making the streets so muddy that people, horses, and carts got stuck. An old joke that was popular at the time went something like this: A man is stuck up to his waist in a muddy Chicago street. Asked if he needs help, he replies, “No, thanks. I’ve got a good horse under me.”
The city planner decided to build an underground drainage (排水) system, but there simply wasn’t enough difference between the height of the ground level and the water level. The only two options were to lower the Chicago River or raise the city. An engineer named Ellis Chesbrough convinced the city that it had no choice but to build the pipes above ground and then cover them with dirt. This raised the level of the city’s streets by as much as 12 feet.
This of course created a new problem: dirt practically buried the first floors of every building in Chicago. Building owners were faced with a choice: either change the first floors of their buildings into basements or lift the entire buildings to meet the new street level. Small wood-frame buildings could be lifted fairly easily. But what about large, heavy structures like the Tremont Hotel, which was a six-story brick building?
That’s where George Pullman came in. He had developed some house-moving skills successfully. To lift a big structure like the Tremont Hotel, Pullman would place thousands of jackscrews (千斤顶) beneath the building’s foundation and turn the jackscrews the same amount at the same time, thus raising the building slowly and evenly. Astonishingly, the Tremont Hotel stay open during the entire operation, and many of its guests didn’t even notice anything was happening.
Some people like to say that every problem has a solution. But in Chicago’s early history, every engineering solution seemed to create a new problem.
1.Why was the joke about Chicago mentioned in Paragraph 1?
A.To explain why horses were widely used.
B.To show the terrible road condition.
C.To prove Chicagoan were humorous.
D.To describe the lifestyle in the past.
2.What did Ellis advise to do?
A.Lower the Chicago River.
B.Build pipes above ground.
C.Fight against heavy floods.
D.Raise the level of streets.
3.What was the problem in moving Tremont Hotel?
A.It was hard to move its basement.
B.It was mainly made of wood.
C.It was too heavy to move easily.
D.There was no equipment to use.
4.What can be inferred from the text?
A.Tremont Hotel was the biggest building in Chicago.
B.George became famous for moving Tremont Hotel.
C.It took great efforts to move Tremont Hotel.
D.Guests left Tremont Hotel before the move.
Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain (保持) a healthy lifestyle. Group exercise is challenging, yet fun! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body. However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, it’s not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. It’s an opportunity to be social and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal inspire people to work hard.
Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support people receive from the instructor. Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don’t want to embarrass themselves. If you feel that way, then group training is an even better option for you. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction of a fitness instructor. If you’re tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that will keep your workout on track. Don’t let fitness frighten you!
If you’re serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, it’s extremely important to surround yourself with people who’ll provide you with the proper emotional support. Surround yourself with people who encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!
Surrounding yourself with people who’ll provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive.
1.Why is group exercise more beneficial according to Paragraph 1?
A.It can help set practical goals.
B.It can improve physical fitness.
C.It can reduce stress and anxiety.
D.It can create a sense of belonging.
2.What does the underlined word “upbeat” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.Peaceful. B.Boring. C.Cheerful. D.Annoying.
3.What can be learnt from the text?
A.Support from friends matters.
B.Doing sports alone is harmful.
C.We should often eat out with friends.
D.Jogging is the most beneficial sport.
4.What may be the best title for the text?
A.Ways to do group exercise
B.Group exercise, better health
C.Without friends, without health
D.Benefits of doing exercise
One Sunday, Nicholas, a teenager, went skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a fierce snowstorm swept into the area. Unable to see far, he accidentally turned off the path. Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, all alone! He didn’t have food, water, a phone, or other supplies. He was getting colder by the minute.
Nicholas had no idea where he was. He tried not to panic. He thought about all the survival shows he had watched on TV. It was time to put the tips he had learned to use.
He decided to stop skiing. There was a better chance of someone finding him if he stayed put. The first thing he did was to find shelter from the freezing wind and snow. If he didn’t, his body temperature would get very low, which could quickly kill him. Using his skis, Nicholas built a snow cave. He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle. Then he piled branches on top of himself, like a blanket, to stay as warm as he could.
By that evening, Nicholas was really hungry. He ate snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that his body wouldn’t lose too much water. Not knowing how much longer he could last, Nicholas did the only thing he could - he huddled (蜷缩) in his cave and slept.
The next day, Nicholas went out to look for help, but he couldn’t find anyone. He followed his tracks and returned to the snow cave, because without shelter, he could die that night. On Tuesday, Nicholas went out again to find help. He had walked for about a mile when a volunteer searcher found him. Having been stuck in the snow for two days, Nicholas was saved.
Nicholas might not have survived this snowstorm had it not been for TV. He had often watched Grylls’ survival show Man vs. Wild. That’s where he learned the tips that saved his life. When Grylls heard about Nicholas’ amazing deeds, he was super impressed that Nicholas had made it since he knew better than anyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive.
1.What caused Nicholas to get lost at the mountain?
A.Having no guides to help.
B.Forgetting the way back.
C.Terrible weather.
D.Poor eyesight.
2.How did Nicholas keep himself warm?
A.He built a snow cave.
B.He found a shelter.
C.He kept on skiing.
D.He made a fire.
3.Why was Gryll’s show mentioned?
A.It was Nicholas’ favorite TV program.
B.It taught Nicholas useful knowledge.
C.Nicholas shared his story on the show.
D.Gryll asked Nicholas to make a TV interview.
4.Which of the following may best describe Nicholas?
A.Calm and brave. B.Responsible and curious.
C.Lucky and smart. D.Confident and outgoing.
Contact CCA’s Special Programs to learn more about our wide range of credit and noncredit opportunities for academic and personal development.
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Summer courses
CCA offers about 35 for-credit degree courses each summer, scheduled on the San Francisco and Oakland campuses.
Undergraduate and graduate students can work with a visiting artist, develop skills and stay on track for graduation by earning credits ... all while still allowing time to visit family, work, travel, etc.
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Summer Start
Summer Start is a six-week program designed specifically for international undergraduate and graduate students. This is a for-credit program; students receive six credits towards their degree. During the program, you must live on CCA’s San Francisco campus.
Tuition includes six units of discounted graduate college credit, which will include books, field trip expenses and one-on-one tutoring. Housing fees include six weeks at CCA’s San Francisco Panoramic Residence.
Company-Customized Programs
CCA’s Office of Special Programs can design customized workshops to develop andstrengthen employee skills within your company. Customized programs have included:
* An Ideation Sketching class, for the design team of a national clothing retailer, scheduled Friday afternoons on San Francisco campus.
* Software-specific workshops, for designers from a national paper products and gifts retailer, scheduled in a two-day workshop format during the week on our Oakland campus.
1.Who can apply for Summer Program?
A.Undergraduate students.
B.International students.
C.High school students.
D.College students.
2.What can students do if they take summer courses?
A.Get some credits.
B.Visit famous artists.
C.Make some friends.
D.Go on a field trip.
3.What does Summer Start require students to do?
A.Live on one of the campuses.
B.Pay school fees in advance.
C.Read as many books as possible.
D.Complete the courses on time.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What did Lisa do in order to lose weight?
A.She worked out at the gym.
B.She ran in the morning.
C.She ate small meals.
2.How much weight did Ashley lose?
A.60 pounds. B.149 pounds. C.151 pounds.
3.Why did Ashley keep a blog?
A.To share her stories.
B.To record her weight loss.
C.To write down weight-loss ways.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Which country is the man from?
A.England. B.Canada. C.America.
2.What does the man find it hard to get used to?
A.The weather.
B.The city’s sights.
C.The food.
3.What’s the man’s condition in class now?
A.Listening quietly.
B.Asking questions actively.
C.Joining in group discussions.
4.Why does the man chat with his neighbors in his free time?
A.To kill the time.
B.To practice his Chinese.
C.To get to know more about them.
