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Looking for work?Tutors Wanted:Math/Science/Humanities+Test Preparation JOB OVERVIEW: JOB POSTED:2 days ago WAGE:$27-30 per hour JOB TYPE:Part time SCHEDULE:Afternoons,evenings,weekdays,weekends JOB DESCRIPTION: We're looking for tutors to join us before the next school year starts. Our ideal candidate(候选人）will be able to assist middle and high school students with test preparation and academic work in math,science and/or the humanities(人文学科）。 We'll pay for your training before this fall and can also offer flexible summer tutoring opportunities(including the chance to teach group classes). Once our fall semester starts on Aug 21,we'll have even higher demand for tutoring sessions on Sundays from 12 am to 8 pm as well as from 3 pm to 9 pm Monday-Thursday. What we offer: ●Flexible scheduling.Tutors work from 15 to 30+ hours per week depending on availability and student demand. ●Free Sunday dinners during the academic year. ●Health insurance reimbursement(医疗保险报销）for staff working over 30 hours per week. ●We are five minutes' walking distance from the Menlo Park Caltrain station. Applicants must: ●Be able to show mastery of the subjects they tutor. ●Be willing to tutor students through the full academic year. Application instructions: ●Email us your resume. ●Let us know your scheduling preferences and potential start date. ●Tell us which of the subjects you are able to tutor-Mathematics,Sciences,Humanities, or Foreign Language. 1.Which period of time needs the most tutors during the academic year? A.Weekday mornings. B.Sunday afternoons and evenings. C.Friday afternoons and evenings. D.Saturday and Sunday mornings. 2.A tutor who works more than 30 hours per week can enjoy . A.free job training every month B.free lunches and dinners during the academic year C.health insurance reimbursement D.accommodation near Menlo Park Caltrain station 3.According to the text, the ideal candidate . A.is good at one or more academic subjects B.will work every evening throughout the academic year C.has the opportunity to become a full-time tutor D.must have previous tutoring experience
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For some people, higher education is not just a goal in life, but also an expectation. In the United States, if your parents attended a college or university, there is a good chance that you will, too. Even if your parents did not go to college, you still have a good chance of completing higher education if your family is wealthy. But your chances are reduced if you come from a needy family, a community with limited educational resources or you simply have no one to follow as an example. Helping those in need is one of the main ideas behind a strategy of behavioral science called nudge(轻推）theory or nudging. Nudging is a way of changing people’s behavior through indirect suggestion and by supporting positive actions. A growing number of U.S. colleges and universities look to nudging as way to support poor, minority and first-generation students. They also are using it to increase overall graduation rates. Two common forms of nudging are emails to students and text messages to their mobile phones. Schools and other educational organizations keep in contact with students this way, offering advice and help when needed. However, Alejandra Acosta---a higher education policy expert at New America notes that there are several qualities a nudge campaign must possess in order to be successful. Acosta says messages must be timely, meaning they reach college students well before the date by which a student is required to take action. Additionally, nudges should be written clearly and provide as much information as possible. If students start to struggle in class, school officials should not just message them, saying they should seek academic support. The message should give information about what kinds of support the college or university offers and exactly how the student can make use of them. That is why nudges should possess interactive qualities, Acosta says. For example, students should be able to ask questions of school officials or be directed to a website for more information. In addition, colleges and universities must ensure their support services are in place and working as best they can. When nudges work, they can do a lot of good. In 2018,a nonprofit group launched a nudging campaign at four U.S. community colleges. They worked with nearly 10,000 first-year students at three such colleges in Ohio and one in Virginia. A recent study found that older and minority students who agreed to receive these nudges were 16 to 20 percent more likely to continue into their second year than those who did not. 1.Who is most likely to receive and complete higher education according to the passage? A.Tony, whose father is the only bread-winner in the family. B.Jimmy, whose mother is a worker in a small factory. C.Betty, whose grandmother is a housemaid of a famous university professor. D.Cathy, whose parents failed to attend college but succeeded in starting a big company. 2.What can we know about nudging? A.It is rooted in psychological science. B.It is a way to improve people’s mind. C.It offers useful and direct advice in time. D.It helps students via emails and text messages. 3.What is the passage mainly talking about? A.The problem with higher education. B.A way for colleges to support students. C.The popularity of nudging campaign. D.A national campaign dealing with poverty. 4.Which of the following messages can be employed by nudging? A.You are supposed to talk to your consultant about your English literature. If not, you are likely to fail the course. Do it as soon as possible. B.Your performance in English literature is not good. It will be a good idea if you can share your difficulty with your classmates. C.Dr. Smith is a professor in English literature. He is available every Thursday afternoon from 3 pm to 6 pm. Call 210-432-67 to make an appointment. D.Do you need any assistance in English literature? If so, we can make an appointment with Dr. Smith for you. It is free of charge.
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Slowly but surely, we’re moving closer and closer to 5G world. From smart-home security to self-driving cars, all the internet-connected devices in your life will be able to talk to each other at lightning-fast speeds with reduced delay, Objectively speaking, the fastest 4G download speeds in the U. S. top out at an average of 19.42 Mbps. But by comparison 5G promises gigabit (千兆) speeds. “5G is one of those signs, along with artificial intelligence, of this coming data age,” said Steve Koenig, senior director of market research for the Consumer Technology Association. “The self-driving vehicle is a great emblem of this data age, and that is to say, it is a sign of time, because with one single task, driving, you have massive amounts of data coming from the vehicle itself, and a variety of sensors are collecting a lot of information to model its environment as it moves. It’s pulling in data from other vehicles about road conditions down the lane. It could be weather information, but also connected infrastructure (基础设施) construction. There’s lots of data behind that task, which is why we need high speed. Augmented reality glasses and virtual headset haven’t yet broken the mainstream, but tech companies are joyfully betting that these devices will eventually replace our smartphones. With 5G, that could actually happen. This is notable because companies such as Apple are reportedly developing AR glasses to assist — or perhaps even replace — smartphones. Ericsson stated at February’s Mobile World Congress how smart glasses could become faster and lighter with a 5G connection, because instead of being weighed down with components, the glasses could rely on hardware for processing power. But don’t get too excited. There’s still a lot of work to be done in the meantime, including various trials to make sure the radios play nicely with hardware and infrastructure construction so 5G isn’t concentrated only in big cities. 1.What does the author want to stress in Paragraph 1? A.The lighting-fast speed of 5G. B.The expectation of 5G world. C.The difference between 4G and 5G. D.The internet-connected devices in our life. 2.What does the underlined word “emblem” in Paragraph 2 mean? A.Exhibition. B.Success. C.Symbol. D.Explanation. 3.We can infer from the text that ________. A.5G world won’t come without AR glasses B.5G helps to create the artificial intelligence vehicle C.Apple company is developing AR glasses worldwide D.Tech companies will face the fact that smartphones may be replaced 4.What will the author probably tell us next? A.How to fully expand 5G coverage. B.Smart glasses will become faster and lighter. C.Why 5G isn’t concentrated in big cities. D.The importance of infrastructure construction.
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Living life to its fullest On the night of August 24, 2001, everything changed when my friend's car hit a wall with me inside. I lost most of my right leg, and I was left bleeding with several broken bones. At the hospital, although my body was weak, my mind was still very clear. I just kept telling myself to hold on. A week later, I made a deal with the doctors that once I could roll onto my side, I could leave. Two weeks later, I was allowed to go home. Although I left the hospital, the fight was far from over. My left knee was badly injured, which resulted in different operations over the next few years. And soon, more of my right leg had to be removed. This made it harder to wear my false leg, so I donated it to a nurse who couldn't afford one for herself. The joy of being able to provide this gift for someone else was greater than the happiness I felt on any day I was able to wear it myself. People often tell me they're proud of me for staying strong. But in my mind, staying strong has always been my only choice. So, on the day I left the hospital, I made a promise to myself to always live life to the fullest. Now, I may not be able to do things the way everybody else does them, but still, I always find a way to do them. I soon settled into everyday life again, until one day I realized I wasn't living my life as fully as I wanted to. After 13 years of thinking that I was confident, I had an unfamiliar feeling sweep over me. For the first time in my life, I was not only confident but I wanted to help those around me. In 2014, I even started modeling. My dream is that one day a little girl will see me in a magazine and say, “Wow, she's beautiful, and she only has one leg. I could do that too someday, even though I have a disability.” My dream is simple: to inspire every man, woman, and child into knowing and believing that they are beautiful just the way they are. 1.How did the author feel after the car accident? A.She complained that life was unfair to her. B.She was unable to accept the loss of her leg. C.She kept a positive attitude toward life. D.She felt lucky that she was still alive. 2.Why did the author feel happy in Paragraph 3? A.She was able to offer help to others. B.She could wear her false leg again. C.She had lived her life to the fullest. D.She could do everyday things the same as everybody else. 3.Why did the author begin modeling in 2014? A.She wanted to be a famous magazine star. B.She wanted to encourage others to be confident about themselves. C.She wanted to challenge herself to be a speaker. D.She wanted to prove that disabled people could also succeed. 4.What was the author's main purpose in writing the article? A.To stress the importance of having a dream. B.To show how difficult the life is for disabled people. C.To inspire others by sharing her past experiences. D.To give advice to disabled people on how to make a living.
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Be at your best! What does your brain need to work well? Here are some things it needs. Good food Experts say that breakfast is much more important than any other meal. 1.. So don’t miss breakfast — especially before an exam! But you need to eat a good breakfast — junk food won’t work. A regular supply of energy Your brain needs a regular supply of energy, so you need to eat carbohydrates. They’re found in bread, rice, pasta and beans. 2.. They work more quickly than bread and rice, so they give you a short burst (爆发) of energy, but afterwards you feel more tired. A continuous supply of oxygen (氧气) Your brain needs oxygen, which it gets from exercise. 3.. You also need a good supply of iron because iron helps your blood to carry oxygen round your body. Water 4.. Not getting enough water will stop your brain from working well. And remember, water isn’t as expensive as sweet drinks! 5. Your brain needs several hours’ sleep, so it can ‘update’ itself, just like a computer. Experts say that when you study for a test or an exam, you should get some sleep as quickly as possible after you’ve finished studying. This helps you to remember what you’ve learnt. A.A short break B.A good night’s sleep C.It works best in the morning D.Exercise improves your memory too E.Water is much better than sweet drinks F.Your brain works better when you have eaten G.Chocolate, biscuits and sweets are not good for your brain
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根据 Great Expectations，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1.Which of the following did Magwitch believe in? A.Honesty is the most valuable quality. B.Friendship is necessary in one’s life. C.Money can make a gentleman. D.Family are the most important. 2.Why did Pip feel embarrassed when Joe paid a visit to him in London? A.Because Joe didn’t inform him of the visit in advance. B.Because Pip looked down on Joe after he moved to London. C.Because Joe’s clothes were shabby and he didn’t bring any gift. D.Because Pip had planned to visit a friend and Joe’s visit ruined it. 3.Why did Estella warn Pip repeatedly that she had no heart? A.Because Miss Havisham raised her in this way. B.Because she loved Pip and was afraid of hurting him. C.Because she was honest and didn’t want to lie to Pip. D.Because she was hurt by someone and decided to revenge (复仇）. 4.Joe can be best described as . A.confident and kind B.ambitious and kind C.hardworking and warm-hearted D.confident and hardworking301 5.Which can best describe the change of Pip in the whole story? A.lazy一ambitious—- vain (爱虚荣的）一self-abased (自卑的） B.vain一ambitious一 self- abased 一gentlemanly C.self- abased一 ambitious一vain一gentlemanly D.kind 一vain一self-abased一ambitious
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There are a thousand heroes in a thousand people’s eyes. In my view, a hero is someone who goes out of his way to make others ___________. When I was 12 years old, my grandparents passed away. I was really close to them, and ___________ them was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through. I couldn’t eat, sleep, or think; I felt like I couldn’t even _________. It was as if my whole world had fallen down from under me, and I ___________ into this huge hole of depression. ___________ I was batting depression, I was determined to make my high school years the best of my life. It was _______________ to be happy, but I had to try. It was then that I decided to join Women’s Choir. Mr. Wright was the choral director who was so funny that I knew I had made the best _________ of my life. As the year progressed, I began to smile again. Then one day that all ___________. My friends or those that I thought were my friends—started talking about me behind my back. I was ___________, siting by myself. Mr. Wright came over and asked what was wrong. The look in his eyes told me that I could ____________ him. Trying hard to ____________ back tears, I told him the whole story. “If you never learn anything from me, learn this: No one is worth ____________ your joy.” What Mr. Wright said really ____________ a chord(心弦) in my heart. He ______________ cared about me and what was going on. I’m really grateful, because he not only saved me but has ______________ my life ever since. Whenever I feel like giving up, I remember Mr. Wright’s words and ____________. Eventually, I beat my depression and now enjoy being in the best choir at my school. Mr. Wright is a(n) ____________ to me and everyone he meets. He cares about every single person who walks through, his door, and he loves what he does ____________ any other teacher I’ve known. That’s why he __________ to be Educator of the Year. He is worthy of the ______________ not just this year but every year. 1.A.brave B.happy C.ambitious D.secure 2.A.missing B.seeking C.losing D.protecting 3.A.breathe B.sing C.accelerate D.escape 4.A.looked B.broke C.fell D.turned 5.A.If B.Once C.Because D.Although 6.A.important B.challenging C.shameful D.amazing 7.A.suggestion B.decision C.preparation D.offer 8.A.happened B.changed C.appeared D.stayed 9.A.refused B.forgotten C.hurt D.trapped 10.A.trust B.impress C.respect D.satisfy 11.A.win B.fight C.take D.call 12.A.stealing B.sharing C.hiding D.feeling 13.A.braked B.struck C.played D.shook 14.A.cheerfully B.rarely C.exactly D.truly 15.A.explored B.substituted C.understood D.shaped 16.A.give away B.stand out C.push forward D.break away 17.A.teacher B.friend C.hero D.assistant 18.A.more than B.rather than C.regardless of D.instead of 19.A.attempts B.deserves C.pretends D.declines 20.A.title B.job C.help D.effort
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式填空，使整个句子的句意完整，语法正确。 A public park is a place 1.people can go to spend time away from the home in an outdoor environment. Parks have many features which are designed 2.（give)the most choices possible to park visitors. How to develop parks 3.（dependent)greatly on their natural environment. It may not only be made up 4.grassy areas, rocks, soil, and trees, but also contain buildings. Many parks have fields for playing sports such as football and baseball. Many parks have trails for walking, biking, and other activities. Often, the smallest parks are in urban(城市的）areas. Urban parks often have benches 5.sitting, and may contain picnic tables and barbecue grills(烧烤架）. Additionally, many parks attract 6. (enthusiasm) visitors by providing places for recreation and events. Many parks have been holding outdoor concerts where visitors can enjoy live entertainment 7. they first appeared. Parks are 8. (tradition) selected to host traveling carnival shows. Sometimes parks are divided into active and passive recreation areas. Active recreation contains team activity, 9.（include)playgrounds, ball fields, swimming pools, gyms, and skate parks. Passive recreation considers the 10.（protect) of natural habitat(栖息地）.
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用单词适当形式完成下面句子 1.The school has decided to adopt a different________（方法）to solving discipline problems. 2.The doctor signed the paper to donate his organs without______________（犹豫）. 3.Much to her__________（尴尬）,she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing. 4.They all feel like_____________（做贡献）to the family business. 5.Losing your job doesn't have to be such a_____________（灾难）. 6.Economy is___________（逐渐）being restored despite the COVID-19 epidemic. 7.She never______________（抱怨）when she worked in the company. 8.It can be_________（有益处的）to share your feelings with someone you trust. 9.No matter what the season is,it’s__________（极其）important to wear sunglasses. 10.Miss Parrish recently placed an_________________（广告）in the local newspaper.
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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year-old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow（乌鸦）perched（栖息）on their window. The father asked his son, “What is this?” The son replied, “It is a crow.” After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, “What is this?” The son said, “Father, I have just now told you, it’s a crow!” After a little while, the old father again asked his son for the third time, “What is this?” At this time some expression of irritation（恼怒）was felt in the son’s tone when he said to his father with a rebuff（生硬回绝）. “It’s a crow, a crow.” A little while later, the father again asked his son the fourth time, “What is this?” This time, the son shouted at his father, “Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again, although I have told you so many times ‘IT IS A CROW’. Are you not able to understand this?” A little while later the father went to his room and came back with an old tattered（发皱的）diary, which he had maintained since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page. When the son read it, the following words were written in the diary: “Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa, when a crow was sitting on the window. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I did not at all feel irritated but I rather felt affection for my innocent son, 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1: After reading the diary ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Feeling ashamed, the son got down on his knees before his father ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
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