【原创】“Will I be able to work until I’m 70?” Those were my first words when I learned in 2014, at the age of 50, that I had Parkinson’s disease. I had not planned for that question to pop out of my mouth, but it did. Perhaps I was worried about my money. The size of my retirement account makes early retirement seem impossible. But mainly I think I asked that question because work, for better or worse, has become central to my identity. The idea that my career as a historian would end soon felt truly disturbing.
As professors, we often complain about our jobs: we teach too much, we are paid too little, and the library needs more books. But I can’t imagine a better career. We teach young people, and we find the time to read and write about topics we love. We receive a degree of respect. Even my doctor calls me “Professor”.
And, most importantly, we have relative job security. When I received my diagnosis, my question about keeping my job was not ridiculous. In a market-based social system, the threat of job loss is terrifying. Imagine the pressure faced by a Parkinson’s sufferer with no job security. It could be disastrous for someone who needs manual dexterity at work, such as a construction worker.
In contrast, I am lucky: I have tenure(终身职位), which gives me a feeling of security that even popular entertainers may lack. Tenure does not guarantee me a job as long as I can perform y duties.
Will I be able to work until I’m 70? I think so. I know that my family and I will face new challenges, but I don’t expect a decline in my job performance. My students may find my appearance a bit odd, but if they do, then that will be a “teachable moment”.What did the author worry about first when he learned he was ill?
| A．He didn’t have enough money for an operation. |
| B．The disease would ruin his career. |
| C．He wouldn’t live until the age of 70. |
| D．He would be forced to retire early. |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
| A．Professors always complain about their jobs. |
| B．Professors have no time to do anything else but teach. |
| C．The author doesn’t know what he would do if he were not a professor. |
| D．The author thinks he is respected by others because of his work. |
The underlined phrase in the third paragraph, “manual dexterity” probably means _____________.
| A．the ability to use one’s hands |
| B．the ability to see clearly |
| C．the ability to use one’s mind |
| D．the ability to solve problems |
The best title for this passage is _________________________.
| A．Losing My Career to Illness |
| B．The Threat of Job Loss |
| C．Keep Away from Disease |
| D．The Pressure of Parkinson’s |
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Who is suitable to work as a Community Representative in YOUTH International?
| A．One who has a strong desire to improve his or her English. |
| B．One who hopes to take action in fighting against diseases. |
| C．One who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries. |
| D．One who wants to earn some pocket money in the program. |
Where will Jack, a volunteer, receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi?
| A．In some local offices in the U.S. |
| B．In a preparation program in Denmark. |
| C．In an ESL organization in China. |
| D．In an exchange student enter in Africa. |
If Mrs.Black in the U.S.hopes to learn more Chinese at home, she may contact _____.
| A．takeaction@betterword.com |
| B．staff@youth.org |
| C．club3864@hotmail.com |
| D．ram3462@hotmail.com |
What are volunteers for an experiment over the Internet supposed to do?
| A．To provide language exercises. |
| B．To do some housework. |
| C．To offer advice on Child Aid. |
| D．To interview people online. |
In which section of the newspaper can you find these?
| A．News | B．Classified ads. | C．Culture | D．Business |
Some people remember the things by writing notes to themselves. Then they leave the notes in obvious (明显的) places, such as on the table, on the floor or in the middle of the living room. I don’t think I like to write notes to myself, Most of the time I lose them or forget to look at them until it’s too late. I would rather use an alarm clock to tell me what I should do. I have ten alarm clocks in my house. They could tell me about things. For example, if I have to make a telephone call or a certain time. I' ll set an alarm clock to go off a few minutes early and put the clock by the telephone. Or if I want to watch a certain television program, I' ll set an alarm clock at the right time and put the clock on top of the TV set, I can remember almost anything if I use my clocks. However, sometimes an alarm clock goes off and I don’t know what it means. I always remember setting it, but not why I set it. If the clock is by the telephone, I know I may have set it to tell me to call someone, but I can’t be sure. I might have set it to tell myself that somebody was to call me at a certain time.
根据短文内容，判断下列各句正误。正确的在题前括号内写“T¨，错误的写“F”。Some people like to write notes to themselves so that they can remember what to do at a certain time.
The writer doesn’t like to write notes to himself.
The writer often uses a computer to help him remember things.
Sometimes an alarm clock can do the housework for the writer.
The writer prefers remembering the things by writing notes to using alarm clocks.
Two men were sitting together in a plane. They were on a long journey. One of the men was a businessman. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, then the farmer said, “Let’s do something to pass the time.”
“What do you want to do?” the businessman asked. “We can ask each other riddles.” The farmer said, “You start.” “Let’s make the rules first,” the businessman said. “That’s not fair. You are a businessman with much knowledge. You know more things than I do. I am just a farmer.”
“That’s true.” The businessman said. “What do you want we should do?” “If you don’t know the answer to a riddle, you pay me $100. And if I don’t know the answer, I’ll pay you $50.” The farmer said. The businessman thought about this, then he said, “OK. That’s fair. Who will go first?”
“I will,” The farmer said. “Here is my riddle. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” The business man repeated the riddle, “What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies? Mm, that’s a good one. I’m afraid I don’t know the answer.” He gave the farmer $100, then said, “Tell me the answer. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” “I don’t know.” The farmer said and gave him $50.The story happened ____________.
| A．on a farm | B．in a shop |
| C．before a long plane journey | D．between two passengers |
What does the word “riddle” mean in this story?
| A．A difficult question to find the answer to. |
| B．Something to help to make rules. |
| C．Something to win money. |
| D．a kind of game in doing business. |
Why did the businessman agree to give more money if he lost?
| A．He made much more money than the farmer. |
| B．He thought he knew more than the farmer. |
| C．He was interested in making riddles. |
| D．He was better at playing riddle games. |
The farmer _________.
| A．enjoyed himself on his long journey. |
| B．didn’t want to pay even one dollar |
| C．spent all his money on the plane ticket. |
| D．won fifty dollars by playing the riddle game |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．The two men made rules for their riddle. |
| B．The farmer was much cleverer than the businessman. |
| C．The two men made their riddle game more interesting by paying it for money. |
| D．The businessman knew the answer to his riddle. |
Doing homework not only can help children master the knowledge they have learned, but also can train their abilities of finishing the work alone, planning the time and doing the duties. But some children don’t like to complete the work. Why? There are some reasons.
Some children feel it is very difficult to do their homework, because they can’t understand their teacher clearly, and can’t follow their teacher’s teaching process. Maybe there is something wrong with their intelligence.
But some children’s intelligence is normal. They are even cleverer, but they don’t listen to the teacher carefully. It is hard for them to sit well and pay attention to anything. It needs to carry on the attention centralized（集中注意力） training to help the children.
Some children love their teacher and then they like the subject. Their interest depends on the teacher who teaches them. So every teacher should be helpful and kind. It can make children love you and the subject you teach. So they can do their homework happily. Doing homework can help children ___________.
| A．master the knowledge | B．train their abilities |
| C．lean new lessons | D．Both A and B |
Some children find the homework difficult. Which reason is NOT right?
| A．They can’t understand their teacher clearly. |
| B．They can’t follow their teacher’s teaching process. |
| C．The intelligence of all the students isn’t normal. |
| D．They don’t listen to the teacher carefully. |
What’s the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “intelligence”?
| A．作业 | B．智商 | C．思想 | D．方式 |
According to the last paragraph, the writer thinks ________ is very important.
| A．a teacher | B．a subject |
| C．attention | D．homework |
What is the best title of the passage?
| A．Some children don’t like their teacher. |
| B．Children’s homework is very difficult |
| C．Why don’t some children like to do homework? |
| D．Why can’t some children study the subjects well? |
The Gold Coast Wax(蜡)Museum is one of the Gold Coast’s longest running attractions. It’s a collection of famous figures. It’s Australia’s largest museum of its kind, featuring more than 110 life-size copies of wax figures of British and Australian History．
The Wax Museum is visited by many thousands of the people each year who are amazed at the amazing realism of the life-size figures in real costumes. This is your invitation to wander through at your leisure and meet many important and famous people’s figures on Queensland’s Gold Coast．
Come face to face with such famous people as Michael Jackson, President Barack Obama，Past President John F. Kennedy, King Hussein’s Royal Family members, and many others whose lives have all left an unforgettable mark on our world. Information cards are located alongside each figure, helping visitors know them well．
The old Coast Wax Museum contains figures which have been crafted by leading local and overseas sculptors to international standards’ equal in quality to the world’s best, as seen in Europe, the United Kingdom, and USA. The detail in the figures is amazing and includes hair applied one strand(线)at a time, requiring many working hours for one hand and the eyes so real that they seem to follow the viewer around．
Price
Child (1～3 yrs): free
Child (3-~12 yrs): $22.00
Adult: $29.00
Open hours
Open 7 days a week, 10 am to 10 pm
Closed Christmas Day (25 Dec.) and Anzac Day (25 Apr.)
Location
Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) QLD
How to get there
You can choose any of the Gold Coast airport transfers, car rentals, shuttles and private transfers to／from your hotel．
Notice to visitors
●All carried items including food and drinks will be inspected upon entry．
●Coats, umbrellas, etc. should be left in the checkrooms (行李寄存处) (max size 40×40×50 cm and max weight 8 kg).
●The checkroom is to the left of the Main entrance (￡1.50 per item)．
●When maximum checkrooms capacity is reached the Museum cannot accept any more items．
●Bring your sense of adventure and your camera with you and see something exciting and quite unique．
For further information, please click here to see more about gold coast wax-museum／contact Us Page．
According to the passage, visitors can______ .
| A．visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum anytime |
| B．enjoy some world-class vivid wax works in the Gold Coast Wax Museum |
| C．see many members of the Royal Family in person in the Gold Coast Wax Museum |
| D．meet many leading local and international sculptors in the Gold Coast Wax Museum |
If a couple and their 10-year-old son want to visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, they may pay_______.
| A．$58 | B．$68 | C．$80 | D．$87 |
When people come to visit this exhibition, they________.
| A．should have all their carried items checked at the entrance |
| B．can leave their carried items in the checkrooms free of charge |
| C．can take all their carried items with them without inspection |
| D．should leave all their carried items in the checkrooms upon entry |
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