You might think male models lead glamorous lives, filled with endless travel and invitations to socialize with the rich and beautiful. Almost everyone has formed an unrealistic picture of their lives, believing that they spend one afternoon beside the Mediterranean Sea sipping coffee and getting suntanned and the next moment they are on board flying to Rome. However, according to a 2016 documentary made by the pop culture news site Fusion, the financial reality of male models is not very pretty.
The main subject of the documentary, titled Unglamorous, is a male model named Cameron Keesling who went to New York to start his career, hoping to make a fortune in the world of models. Keesling is not a supermodel but he has certainly made his name known in the industry. He was “working in the industry for about a year before landing the cover of Italian Vogue” in 2014. But “Keesling and his companions were paid nothing for the efforts”, Fusion reporter Nikita Redkar wrote.
Keesling also appeared at Paris Fashion Week and won lots of praise, while his compensation wouldn’t even cover the cost of traveling to and from Paris.
According to the documentary the most common way models get paid is by receiving free clothes, rather than money. In order to make ends meet, consequently, many of them have to take another job simply to make a living. Many of these models are in debt. Once they find an agency to represent them, a living income is provided by the agency to accommodate their rent, food, clothing and other expenses. Models are expected to pay off these costs once they find work, but many of the industry’s jobs don’t pay at all. Believe it or not, there is a pay gap between male models and female counterparts. Based on a survey conducted by Fortune.com, female models can make millions more than males, especially if you compare the top ten earners of each gender.
1.In common people’s eyes, male models are living __________.
A.a busy and simple life B.a tiring and dull life
C.an easy and comfortable life D.a hard and embarrassing life
2.Why does the author mention Cameron Keesling in the second paragraph?
A.To introduce his real life
B.To explain why he went to New York
C.To illustrate the hardship of male models’ lives
D.To encourage models to make a fortune in New York
3.What does the underlined word “counterparts” mean in the last paragraph?
A.Friends B.Peers
C.Schoolmates D.Opponents
4.What is the writer’s attitude towards the lives of the male models?
A.Supportive B.Doubtful
C.Critical D.Objective
In my profession as an educator and health care provider, I have worked with numerous children infected with the virus that causes AIDS. The relationships that I have had with these special kids have been gifts in my life. They have taught me so many things, but I have especially learned that great courage can be found in the smallest of packages.
Tyler was born infected with HIV and from the very beginning of his life, he was dependent on medications to survive. When he was five, he had a tube surgically inserted in a vein in his chest. This tube was connected to a pump, which he carried in a small backpack on his back. Medications were prepared inside this pump and were continuously supplied through this tube to his bloodstream. At times, he also needed supplemented (补充的)oxygen to support his breathing.
Tyler wasn’t willing to give up one single moment of his childhood to this deadly disease. It was not unusual to find him playing and racing around his backyard, wearing his medicine - laden backpack and dragging his tank of oxygen behind him. Tyler’s mom often teased him by telling him that he moved so fast she needed to dress him in red. That way, when she peered through the window to check on him playing in the yard, she could quickly spot him.
This fateful disease eventually wore down Tyler. He grew quite ill and, unfortunately, so did his HIV - infected mother. When it became apparent that he wasn’t going to survive, Tyler’s mom talked to him about death. She comforted him by telling Tyler that she was dying too, and that she would be with him soon in heaven.
A few days before his death, he whispered to me, " I might die soon. I’m not scared. When I die, please dress me in red. Mom promised she’s coming to heaven, too. I’ll be playing when she gets there, and I want to make sure she can find me."
1.What do we know about the tube inserted in Tyler’s chest?
A.It contained oxygen that helped Tyler breathe freely
B.Medications in the pump could be supplied through it
C.It was filled with medications that Tyler needed
D.It should be replaced by a new one after a year
2.Tyler’s mom dressed him in red in order to _______.
A.stress the importance of the color
B.find him as quickly as possible
C.meet the demand of him
D.encourage him to play and race happily outdoors
3.Tyler’s mom helped him face the death in the following ways except that _______.
A.she said to him that it would not long before she died
B.she promised to meet him in heaven soon
C.she had a frank talk with him about death
D.she gave him a medicine-loaded package
4.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?
A.Gifts in My Life B.A Fateful Disease
C.Dying in Red D.No More Tears in Heaven
Bats often appear in movies and literature as frightening creatures. The animals have even been linked in some cultures to vampires, seeking to attack humans and drink the blood of them. In reality, bats are usually not harmful to people. They can do good things for people and the environment. For example, bats eat a lot of different insects that can harm our environment. They can also spread seeds.
But a serious disease is currently threatening the bat population in many parts of the United States. The disease is called white-nose syndrome. It has killed more than 6 million bats across the United States since 2007. Bats catch the disease through their skin while resting on the walls of mountain caves. Biologist Lindsay Rohrbaugh says that the disease spreads quickly and can lead to strange behavior in bats.
In Washington D. C, researchers are studying how white-nose syndrome is affecting the area's nine species of bats. Some scientists are trapping bats on an island in the middle of the Anacostia River to test for the disease. The group is receiving money to help carry out their studies.
Marco Carvello is with the Washington D. C Government's Department of Energy and Environment. "Scientists are concerned that the disease is continuing to greatly reduce the bat population. The bat deaths are affecting the quality of human life in many ways. Without bats, there is an increase of many insects. And that's only going to get worse over time if some ways can't be found," he said.
One theory is that some bats are no longer returning to caves to avoid getting, sick. This means more of them are now making their way into cities, where contact with humans is more likely Experts advise people to keep away from bats in case they have the disease. And animal control officers should safely remove the animals.
1.According to Paragraph I people tend to think bats __________.
A.should be protected
B.can help spread seeds
C.do harm to human beings
D.may damage the environment
2.Which of the following might Marco Carvello agree with?
A.The disease has led to people's strange behavior.
B.The-disease may cause the disappearance of bats.
C.The government should control the spread of the disease.
D.The decrease in the bat population can greatly affect humans' life.
3.What does the author mainly tell us in the passage?
A.A bat species is decreasing in number.
B.We have found ways to protect bats.
C.A disease-causes many deaths of bats.
D.We should have a high opinion of bats.
Bike Share Toronto is the city’s official bike share program, designed to give locals and visitors a fun, affordable and convenient alternative to walking, taxis, buses and the subway. There are 200 Bike Share Toronto stations and 2,000 bikes across the city, making Bike Share the most accessible way to get around and explore.
How it works
●Become an Annual Member or buy a day Pass to access the system.
●Find an available bike nearby, and get a ride code or use your member key to unlock it.
●Take as many short rides as you want while your pass or membership is active.
●Return your bike to any station, and wait for the green light on the dock(停靠点)to make sure it’s locked.
Choose a plan
●For visitors
Day Pass: $7. Unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period.
3-Day Pass: $15. Unlimited 30-minute rides in a 72-hour period.
●For locals
Monthly Pass: $25. Unlimited 30-minute rides for a month.
Annual Membership: $90. Unlimited 30-minute rides for a whole year. The Annual Membership is the best deal for locals of Toronto and other frequent riders.
The first 30 minutes of each ride is included with the membership or pass price. Avoid extra fees by dropping off your bike every 30 minutes at any other station. If you keep a bike out for longer than 30 minutes at a time, you will be charged an extra $1.50 for the first 30 minutes over, $4 for the next 30 minutes, and $7 for each additional 30 minutes after that.
Contact us
●Customer Service: (855)898-2388
●Repair Service: (855)-2378
●Corporation Partners: (855)898-2398
●Employment Opportunities: (855)898-2498
1.Which is the most suitable choice for locals in Toronto?
A.Day Pass B.3-Day Pass
C.Monthly Pass D.Annual Membership
2.How much will the extra fee be if you travel for two hours by bike?
A.$5.5 B.$9.5
C.$12.5 D.$15.5
3.For more information about working at Bike Share Toronto, contact it at _________.
A.(855)898-2399 B.(855)898-2378
C.(855)8989-2398 D.(855) 898-2498
4.Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A.A member can get a code or a key to the bike
B.Bike Share Toronto is a non-profit organization
C.Shared bikes have taken the place of other vehicles
D.The green light on the dock shows the bike is unlocked
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。
Long long ago there lived an administrator(管理者）who often thought,"Nothing good can come to a town or a village whose people only complain and expect others to solve their problems."One day,he had an idea to teach people a lesson.
The administrator dressed up and went to a village nearby.He placed a large stone in the middle of the main street and hid gold coins under the stone.Then he hid behind a huge maple tree and watched.
The first person who came along the street was a milkman with his cart.He crashed into the stone,spilling the milk everywhere."What fool put this stone here?"he shouted.He picked himself up and angrily went away.
A moment later,a group of women down the street,each balanced a pot of water on her head.One woman tripped over the stone and her water pot went crashing to the ground.She picked herself up and limed away in tears.Neither she nor her friends thought about moving the stone out of the road.
The administrator kept watching all day as many people complained about the stone,but he found nobody making an attempt to move it.The administrator was deeply disappointed.“Is there no one this village who feels it very important to keep their neighbors from harm
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.至少使用5个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。
Just then,a young girl was coming along.
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The administrator stepped out from behind the tree,
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课外阅读:小说 Great Expectations 中，影响Pip成长的人物主要有：
A. Joe B. Herbert C. Estella D. Magwitch E. Havisham
请用上述人物选项完成下表中的小说选段，并将选项填涂到答题卡相应位置。
1."Oh!Of course I have a heart that can be stabbed or shot,"said."And if it stops beating,I'll die.But you know what I mean.I have no softness,no sympathy,no feelings." |
2.pulled me close to her and said with great passion,"Love her!Love her!If she likes you,love her!If she hurts you,love her!If she breaks your heart into pieces,love her!" |
3."Well,we'll need a clerk in the office in Cairo.What about coming with me?” ＂Thank you,,"I said."It's a very kind offer.But I'm afraid that I'm too worried at the moment to be able to make a decision.I'll think about it and let you know." |
4.“My dear boy!” managed to say."You've never deserted me." I pressed his hand.I remembered a time when I wanted to desert him. |
5..One day when I was feeling better,I woke up and found a note on the table.It said,"I have gone home,Pip,because you are better again and don't need old There was also a receipt for the payment of all my debts. |
