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Mr. Smith, the professor at my business class, had a unique way of going over the answers to our weekly tests. For each question, he would ask a random student for their answer and then continue to grill(盘问追问) him/her, forcing him/her to defend that answer. It was certainly a memorable way to review. How I wished I'd been a more experienced student and got used to the professor's grilling! I wasn't, though.

But in my anatomy class, Dr. Cuddy introduced"high power" and "low power" body positions, saying "high power" positions involve taking up much space and making yourself look big, while "low power" poses, in contrast, involve making yourself look small keeping your arms and legs crossed and held close. People tend to see others with high power poses as natural leaders, and are more willing to hire them. Her research finding was that spending just two minutes standing in a high power pose increased a person's feeling of power and self-confidence. She wanted us to try it out.

On my next quiz-review day, instead of bending over my book studying quietly, Is at up straight and spread out my books and notebooks on the entire surface of my desk. When our teacher asked if anyone had any questions about the material before we began our quiz review, I raised my hand.

The effect was surprising. My professor answered my question as if talking to a colleague, and I had a wonderful feeling of calm. Suddenly, I realized that the important thing was that I was participating. I just needed to engage fully in the class and learn.

Today, before a presentation or a test I spend a few minutes "thinking big"— taking up space and being seen. It calms me down and when I do, my best always turns out to be pretty good.

1. （1） How did the author perform in his business class?

   A . He was good at defending his answer. B . He had difficulty getting used to the professor. C . He did good memorization for his weekly tests. D . He felt confident to question against the teacher.
3. （2） What did Dr. Cuddy want her students to try out?

   A . Keeping their arms crossed at a talk. B . Keeping their desks clean in class. C . Using low-power poses in class. D . Taking a high-power pose briefly.
5. （3） What will the author spend time doing before a test?

   A . Discussing the content with his classmates. B . Going over his lessons without being seen. C . Making himself look big and get noticed. D . Collecting things on his desk to make it clean.
7. （4） What is the author's attitude towards "thinking big"?

   A . Favorable. B . Doubtful. C . Critical. D . In different.

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A Young Designer's Way to Fashion Success

Chinese designer Zhang Yan, work has just hit New York's and Chinese catwalks(T台), is slowly breaking the old idea about men in embroidery(刺绣) and fashion. Zhang has surprised the world with his unique embroidered Qipaos.

However, for the 26-year-old young man, his success is not easy. Holding the tiny needle properly in his big hand wasn't easy job for Zhang in the early days. What's more, his parents were (strong) against him, thinking that embroidery was women's work and it had no future, Zhang did not give up. He believes handwork has nothing to do with gender(性别) especially when it comes to (dream) .

Years of his hard work has paid off so far. His designs quickly(draw) attention and even earned him an (invite) to the 2019 New York Fashion Week. Western audiences at the show were amazedthe charm of the embroidered Qipao, saying it showed a kind of Eastern power.

(feel) that his success has brought him a sense of national pride, Zhang hopes his experience can also help inspire teenagers (follow) their dreams. "There are many ways to achieve success. As long as you keep going, you can make your dreams come true," he says.

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Refuse to be phubbers

With the rapid development of the Internet and the wide use of cellphones, phubber scan be seen here and there.

What did the boy finally get?

Oh, so you've got a new blue bike after all.<br />Well, I want a white one, not this color, but my dad bought it for me.

Where is the man most probably?

I hope you enjoy the rest of the flight.<br />Don't forget to fill in your landing card.<br />Thank you. I do appreciate your service.

What does the man want the woman to do?

Your room is ready now, sir. It's with the view of the sea. Here is your room card.<br />That's great. Thanks. And could you give me a wake-up call at eight? I don't want to miss breakfast.<br />Certainly, sir.

What does the man think of the lecture?

I'm so excited! The lecture was excellent, right?<br />Well, the topic was attractive, but there were some words that I had never heard of before, so I couldn't follow it sometimes.

How much did the man's wife pay for her coat?

I just bought this coat at a discount. I paid $240 for it.<br />Well, my wife bought the same thing at only half the price.

听录音，回答问题。

Tomorrow is April 22nd.<br />Uh, happy on your coming birthday.<br />No, it's Earth Day.<br />It's a special day for everyone to think about how to help protect the Earth's environment.<br />So what are you going to do?<br />Plant a tree?<br />I bought a bus pass so I can go to work by bus instead of driving my car.<br />Great. Where did you get a bus pass?<br />In the transportation office.<br />Oh, I think I will ride my bike as usual.<br />Tomorrow is April 22nd.<br />Uh, happy on your coming birthday.<br />No, it's Earth Day.<br />It's a special day for everyone to think about how to help protect the Earth's environment.<br />So what are you going to do?<br />Plant a tree?<br />I bought a bus pass so I can go to work by bus instead of driving my car.<br />Great. Where did you get a bus pass?<br />In the transportation office.<br />Oh, I think I will ride my bike as usual.

1. （1） What are the speakers talking about?

   A . Environment protection. B . Public transportation. C . A birthday party.
3. （2） How does the man usually go to work?

   A . By bus. B . By car. C . By bike.

听录音，回答问题。

Excuse me, could you tell me the way to Spark Bookstore?<br />Certainly.<br />Go down this street until you reach the corner, and then turn right.<br />Keep walking until you see a hospital.<br />Another right turn and you will see the McDonald's.<br />Spark Bookstore is right opposite it.<br />You can't miss it.<br />How long will it take?<br />About half an hour.<br />It seems not within walking distance.<br />Can I take a bus?<br />Well, no bus can take you straight there.<br />You have to change buses.<br />Well, I will walk.<br />Thank you so much.<br />Excuse me, could you tell me the way to Spark Bookstore?<br />Certainly.<br />Go down this street until you reach the corner, and then turn right.<br />Keep walking until you see a hospital.<br />Another right turn and you will see the McDonald's.<br />Spark Bookstore is right opposite it.<br />You can't miss it.<br />How long will it take?<br />About half an hour.<br />Seems not within walking distance.<br />Can I take a bus?<br />Well, no bus can take you straight there.<br />You have to change buses.<br />Well, I will walk.<br />Thank you so much.

1. （1） What is the man probably going to do?

   A . See a doctor. B . Buy a book. C . Enjoy some food.
3. （2） How long will it take the man to walk there?

   A . About 10 minutes. B . About 20 minutes. C . About 30 minutes.