高考英语阅读之应用文基础训练（五）.doc

2022高考英语阅读之应用文基础训练（五）(A)WHY YOU DO THAT (How to Gain the Self-Observations, Reflections, and Personal Insight You Need for a More Accurate and Comprehensive Self-Awareness) by John B. Evans, PhD, LCSW Understanding your basic personality characteristics will drastically increase your self-awareness and self-control, allowing you to actually create the person you want to be. 978-1-94429-870-8 Paper, $19.99 318 Pages Self-Help/Personality Available on Amazon.A PONTIAC IN THE WOODS by Fred Misurella A young womans rude, sometimes primitive narrative about living alone, in a novel that packs a surprising punch. “Beautifully and sympathetically written.” -Indie Reader 978-0-578-71792-0 Paper, $14.00 306 Pages Literary Fiction/Young Adult Fiction Available on Amazon and FredM.THE RESTRUCTURING (Who Are You?) by J.L. Stafford Some of us need to find ourselves again, and it doesnt happen by accident. Digging deep within ourselves can touch the very depth of our hearts. The Restructuring invites you on a poetically guided journey through the depths of our emotional landscape. 978-1098323738 Paper, $12.99 90 Pages Self-help Available on Amazon and Book Baby.THE ROAD TO DELANO by John DeSimone A coming-of-age novel set during the Delano grape strike. Cesar Chavezs fast for nonviolence influences two high school students in their heroic struggle for justice. 978-1644280317 Hardcover, $26.00 420 Pages Historical Fiction Available on Barnes & Noble, Amazon, IndieBound, and Russos Books. Authors website: .1. If you want to know yourself better, which can be the best?A.A PONTIAC IN THE WOODS and THE ROAD TO DELANO.B. THE RESTRUCTURING and THE ROAD TO DELANO.C. WHY YOU DO THAT and A PONTIAC IN THE WOODS.D. WHY YOU DO THAT and THE RESTRUCTURING.2. If you buy two copies of each, how much will you pay in total?A. $26.99. B. $45.99. C. $72.98. D. $145.96.3. Who are the target readers of THE ROAD TO DELANO?A. Adults. B. Children. C. Young adults. D. Senior citizens.(B)Best Music Apps For 2020DeezerLaunched in France, Deezer is a music streaming service thats available for nearly every single platform you can think of. Its available on Android and iOS devices, macOS and Windows desktop, Xbox One, Roku, and via a web browser. Its older than Spotify and Apple Music and is available in 182 countries. Deezer features a more diverse catalog of music than most competing apps. You can sign up for the free version or fork out $9.99 per month for the premium (优质的) version. The free option is ad-supported and can only be used on your tablet or computer.ShazamIts not exactly a stand-alone music app. Its more of a music detection app. If you dont know the name of a song, Shazam listens to it and gives you the name of the artist and the song. This app works best when its paired with another streaming app. It recognizes songs and provides streaming and purchasing options from Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and others. You can also view the lyrics of the detected songs. The Shazam app runs on iPhone, iPad, and most Android devices. Shazam is available for free and with no ads.Apple MusicApple Music is the best music app for iPhone. You can also use it on all other iOS devices including the iPad, iPod, Apple watch, HomePod speakers, and on iTunes on your Mac or PC. The app is also available for Android users. The one outstanding feature of Apple Music is the “Connect” feature. This feature allows you to follow artists, bands, and individual creators so that you get a feed with all their updates. Subscription starts at $10 a month. Theres also a student option for $5 and a family option for $15. Apple Music doesnt have a free plan, but you do get a free trial for a period of 3 months.SpotifySpotify is great when you want to use a music app offline. Its available on Android and iOS devices, Kindle Fire, Windows Phone, and NOOK.You could apply for a Spotify FREE membership where you can still access the huge collection of over 20 million songs. The only catch is that you have to listen to ads. And the ability to download songs is restricted to premium members. Spotify premium members are allowed to download songs for offline listening for only $10 a month. Get Premium Individual or Family plans including a Google Home Mini at no extra cost. But firstly, try any Spotify Premium plan free for 3 months.1：Who is the text mainly intended for?A. Android users. B. Music lovers.C. App programmers. D. Advertisers.2：Which of the following provides free trial for 3 months?A. Deezer and Spotify.B. Apple Music and Spotify.C. Shazam and Apple Music.D. Deezer and Shazam.3：What do the four apps have in common?A. All free options are ad-supported.B. Discounts are offered to student subscribers.C. Lyrics of songs are limited to paid members.D. Android devices are part of the working platforms.(C)Writing contests are a great way for high school students to showcase their creative skills. Here are some of the top free writing contests for high school students.Young Lions Fiction ContestAward Amount： $ 10,000Deadline： Usually in SeptemberThe Young Lions Fiction Contest was established in 2001 by the New York Public Library. Five finalists are recognized, with one taking home the grand prize of $ 10,000. To qualify, the author must be 25 or younger and submit a novel or a collection of short stories.53-Word Story ContestAward： Publication in Prime Number MagazineDeadline： 21st of each monthHosted by Prime Number Magazine, writers are put to the test and have to respond to a prompt （提示）with a 53-word story. The prompt changes each month, and the responses must be 53 words exactly. Only stories are permitted and only one submission per writer per month is allowed.Signet Essay ContestAward Amount； $ 1,000 to be used towards your higher educationDeadline： April 22, 2021I£ you are a Wuthering Heights fan, then the Signet Essay Contest is the one for you. Five high school juniors or seniors can win an award for their two to three page essays. You must select one of the five prompts1 based on the events and characters in Wuthering Heights.Ocean Awareness ContestAward Amount： Scholarships up to $ 1,500Deadline： June 15, 2021The Ocean Awareness Contest aims to recognize writers while raising awareness about the climate crisis. Students can submit visual art, film or music. Each category has specific qualifications, so make sure to check.1. How many people can get the grand prize in Young Lions Fiction Contest?A. One.B. Five.C. Six.D. Ten.2. What is special about the 53-Word Story Contest?A. It is held on the last day of each month.B. The participants can choose any topic.C. It awards winners a large sum of money.D. The entry must contain exactly 53 words.3. What do the four contests have in common?A. They are all free of charge.B. They provide scholarships. C. They accept various forms of works.D. They center on environmental issues.(D)There are around 400,000 students in London. As university can be a costly time, many of these students will want to look for part-time work. Here are 4 relatively easy jobs to bag yourself in London and ensure a bit of pocket money through your university experience.WaitressingIt is not hard to find waitressing jobs since London has an abundance of pubs and eateries. Gumtree and Indeed are good places for such opportunities. Hospitality UK and Next door are other great websites. However, as many of these positions are advertised on the windows of restaurants and pubs, going inside and asking the staff there about the positions is a much better idea. This will also demonstrate you as active and confident. Rates are around £12-15 an hour.Mystery （神秘）shoppingIt may not have you laughing to the bank but it's extra pocket money. You go at any time as a regular customer and check out the services that the business provides. You report back to the client and they will pay for your purchases alongside £5 10.Care AssistantFor those who have a heart of gold and want to help, caring is the way. There's a huge demand for people to spend your free time with elderly people or help people with disabilities. It can be cooking meals or making sure they' re taking their medicine on time.ReceptionistIf you're a good communicator and can act professionally, a receptionist might be a great opportunity for you, which will help you build administrative skills and experience. Receptionist jobs are available at doctors surgeries, dentists, gyms, large offices and more.1. Which is the preferable way to land a waitressing job?A. Referring to Gumtree.B. Surfing Next door.C. Inquiring about positions in person,D.Contacting advertisement company.2. What does a mystery shopper need to do?A. Amusing bank staff.B. Working at fixed times.C, Making purchases for clients,D. Feeding back service quality.3. Which job helps develop your administrative skills?A. Waitressing.B. Mystery shopping.C. Care Assistant.D. Receptionist.（E)New events and changes of junior golf competition calendarNew eventsNotah Begay Junior Golf National ChampionshipWhat does a junior golfer aim to pursue? One thing is to be noticed, ideally by a college coach. A remarkable opportunity will be offered by the Notah Begay Junior Golf National Championship to its participants: an event broadcast by Golf Channel. Players aged between eight and 18 can compete in the new event; information about where and when it will be held will be released later.Barbasol Junior ChampionshipBeginning the career in the PGA Tour is something that a junior golfer tends to dream of. The Barbasol Junior Championship, which is scheduled to take place between June 29 and July 2 at Keene Trace Golf Club, will provide such an opportunity. Boys under 19 years old will qualify for this new 54-hole event, and the winner will be awarded in July.Changed eventsThunderbird International JuniorThe dates of the AJGAs Thunderbird International Junior have to be changed since the NCAA Championships move to Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale. Generally, the Thunderbird is played at the end of May. However, this year it is scheduled on different dates for the first time, from April 9 to 12, which means, of course, that the finish date is on Masters Sunday.Gator InvitationalJunior golf intends to prepare for the following college golf. If this is the case, then it is crucial to simulate the higher-level experience as much as possible. Because of that, the Gator Invitational, as a junior boys event, has made a significant decision on becoming a 54-hole event by adding a round this year. The new version will be played from March 13 to 15 at The Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi.1. Which event can be watched on TV?A. Notah Begay Junior Golf National Championship.B. Barbasol Junior Championship.C. Thunderbird International Junior.D. Gator Invitational.2. When will the Thunderbird International Junior be played?A. At the end of May.B. From April 9 to 12.C. Between June 29 and July 2.D. From March 13 to 15.3. What has been changed about the Gator Invitational?A. The award given to the winner.B. The place where it is played.C. The required age of the players.D. The number of rounds it has.（F).Dallas-Fort Worth is packed with sporting events, holiday happenings, and autumnal festivals during the month of November.The AAA Texas 500: This NASCAR Cup Series held at the Texas Motor Speedway has been won by famous people. It typically takes place in November, but in 2021, it will be held on October 26. Tickets range in price from $49 to $400.Dallas Botanical Gardens Holiday: A “12 Days of Christmas”-inspired light display, this two-month show is composed of “2-foot-tall beautifully decorated Victorian-style gazebos (凉亭)”, the organizers say, and more than a million lights are hung around the gardens, on historic homes, and so forth. Holiday at the Arboretum will take place from November 7 to December 31, 2021.Sundance Square Parade of Lights: Held each year in downtown Fort Worth, the Sundance Square Parade of Lights features more than 100 lights, marching bands, antique cars, an appearance by Santa Claus, and performers. Street seats are available for a fee but there are also plenty of free viewing areas along the route. The parade begins at 7 p. m. on November 22, 2021, at the crossroad of Weatherford Street and Houston Street.YMCA Turkey Trot: More than 25,000 people participate in this Thanksgiving Day 5K run/walk. Guests are asked to dress like a turkey and begin the charity race from Dallas City Hall at 9 a. m. In 2021, the race will take place from November 20 to 29.1. How will the AAA Texas 500 be different in 2021?A. It will attract well-known racers. B. Its date will be advanced.C. Its prices will be greatly increased. D. It will last a longer period of time.2. What can you see at the Arboretum from Nov.7 to Dec.31?A. Historic pictures. B. Antique cars.C. Victorian-style buildings. D. Santa Claus.3. Which event has requirements for the participants clothes?A. The AAA Texas 500. B. YMCA Turkey Trot.C. Dallas Botanical Gardens Holiday. D. Sundance Square Parade of Lights.（G)A Guide to the UniversityFoodThe TWU Cafeteria is open from 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. It serves snacks（零食），drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings with your friends and to study.If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Cafe located in the bottom level of the Douglas Center. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.RelaxationThe Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. , closed on Sundays.Academic SupportAll students have access to the Writing Center on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary and other academic skills. If you need help, you can sign up for an appointment by finishing the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.TransportationThe TWU Express is a shuttle（班车）service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping cente