DAY1
Fashion dream (P3)
Choose the best answer:
1. We can tell from the article that Aya Dixon ______.
A. has successfully created her own line of clothes
B. was deeply inspired by talking with top designers
C. dreams of working for a fashion magazine
D. has a special interest in wearable technology
2. After attending the Fashion Education Workshop, Aya Dixon felt ______.
A. anxious
B. regretful
C. puzzled
D. satisfied
3. According to the article, the main purpose of the Fashion Education Workshop was to ______.
A. build connections between students and top designers
B. display the latest developments in the fashion industry
C. promote the importance of hard work and education in the fashion industry
D. inspire more teenagers to take an interest in the fashion industry


DAY2
Advice on ice breaking (P4)
Choose the best answer:
1. What is the article mainly about?
A. How to start a conversation with a stranger.
B. How to develop a friendship with a stranger.
C. How to become a successful public speaker.
D. How to make yourself popular among a group of people.
2. What does the author think is a good start to “break the ice” between strangers?
A. Starting your conversation with a joke.
B. Fighting the same enemy as them.
C. Complimenting someone on their outfit or accessories.
D. Realizing that it’s normal to feel nervous in front of a stranger.
3. The underline word “grumpy” in the third paragraph probably means ______.
A. pessimistic
B. gentle
C. easily annoyed
D. easy to get along with
4. When you meet someone for the first time, it is suggested that you ______.
A. keep smiling all the time
B. avoid being in an uncomfortable situation
C. observe carefully and ask questions
D. praise their appearance sincerely




DAY3
Wake up late to excel (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. According to the article, students who take part in the Oxford University project ______.
A. will start school one hour earlier
B. will no longer have to take GCSE exams
C. will perform better academically than those who don’t participate
D. will be guaranteed more sleeping time in the morning
2. The underlined phrase “out of sync” in Paragraph 5 probably means ______.
A. breaking the habit of doing something
B. getting used to doing something
C. having no idea of something
D. having trouble keeping up with something
3. We can infer from the article that ______.
A. the Oxford University project is targeted at all British high schools
B. getting up late is a sign of laziness in the eyes of most British parents
C. children and adults have different natural cycles of sleep and wakefulness
D. There is still no scientific evidence that supports a late school start time
4. What is the author’s attitude toward the Oxford University project?
A. Critical.
B. Optimistic.
C. Doubtful.
D. Uninterested.


DAY4
Being late is rude (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. Which of the following words best describes how the author feels in the first paragraph?
A. Anxious.
B. Curious.
C. Thankful.
D. Joyful.
2. What does the author think contributes to people always being late?
a. Their big egos.
b. Traffic jams.
c. Their carelessness.
d. Being picky when choosing clothes.
e. Their realistic calculations of how long it takes to do things.
A. a, b
B. a, c
C. b, d, e
D. c, d, e
3. We can learn from the article that the author ______.
A. is tolerant of people being late
B. has missed lots of meetings
C. has trouble getting along with others
D. has a strong preference for good timekeeping
4. According to the author, people should ______.
A. be patient when waiting for a latecomer
B. always arrive 10 minutes early for an appointment
C. keep in mind that being late is rude and selfish
D. ask people around them to remind them of an appointment



DAY5
阅读下面材料，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Office of Career and Technical Education
David M. Kipphut, Deputy, 440 North Broad Street 2nd Floor, Portal C, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Phone: 215-400-4130

Working Papers
ATTENTION
Please be advised: there is no deadline for working papers. The schedule changes once the school year ends. There are two different schedules for working papers; the fall schedule and the summer schedule. The effective dates are only to inform parents and students the duration of the schedule in effect.

Summer Schedule
Summer schedule will be effective June 24, 2014
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
3 pm to 5pm
The School District of Philadelphia Education Center 440 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19130

How to Get Working Papers
1. Obtain an “Application for Work Permit” from one of the working papers offices or from the guidance office in your school, or download the form below. You will need Adobe Acrobat to open the file.
2. Bring the completed application to one of the working papers offices along with proof of age.
 Acceptable documents include birth certificate, baptismal certificate, passport, driver’s license, or school ID as long as the form of identification lists the date of birth.
3. Bring your materials to one of the working papers offices during the hours of operation listed.
4. The applicant must be present for the issuance of working papers.
5. ABSTRACT OF THE CHILD LABOR ACT HOURS PROVISIONS
For more information please visit our Frequently Asked Questions, or contact the hotline at 215-400-6007
1. Which of the following times is available for an applicant for working papers at the working papers offices?
A. 4 pm, Friday, June 20, 2014
B. 9 am, Tuesday, June 24, 2014
C. 4 pm, Wednesday, June 25, 2014
D. 3 pm, Monday, July 7, 2014
2. Which of the following statements is TRUE about working permits?
A. They are issued by guidance offices in each school.
B. They can be downloaded for free from the Internet.
C. They can only be picked up by the applicants themselves.
D. They are signed by the deputy of the Office of Career and Technical Education.
3. The main purpose of the webpage is to ______.
A. encourage teenagers to work in part time jobs
B. warn students of the coming deadline for working papers applications
C. explain age limits and other special rules for teenagers who work
D. inform students of application information for working papers in summer


上期参考答案
D1 1. Because she wanted to experience a different culture and challenge herself physically and mentally.
2. She missed her family back home and had trouble with her Spanish.
3. She has learned to speak Spanish, ride a skateboard, and dance the Chilean national dance. 4. She believes that she has met all her goals, had great fun, and benefited a lot.
D2 1-3 DBC D3 1-4 BBCC D4 1-4 CCCB
D5 1-6 AACBAD 7. Although/Though 8. The
9. (that/which is) passed 10. has been 11. is meant
12. for 13. normally 14. which 15. faithful
16. recognition