A jobless man wanted very much to have the position of “office boy” at Microsoft. The HR manager interviewed him and then watched him cleaning the floor as a test. “You have passed the test,” he said. “Give me your email address and I’ll send you the form to fill in and the date when you may start.” The man replied, “But I don’t have a computer, neither an email.” “I’m sorry,” said the HR manager. “If you don’t have an email, that means you are not living. And anyone who isn’t living cannot have the job.”
The man left with no hope at all. He didn’t know what to do with only $10 in his pocket. He thought and thought. Then he went to the supermarket and bought 10 kilos of tomatoes. He sold the tomatoes from door to door. In less than two hours, he had 20 dollars. He repeated the operation three times, and started to go early every day, and returned home late. Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck, then he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles. Five years later, the man was one of the biggest food retailers (零售商) in the US.
One day, one of his friends asked him for his email. He said, “I haven’t got one.” His friend couldn’t believe his ears. “Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an email?” The man thought for a while and replied, “Yes, I’d be an office boy at Microsoft!”
1.What did the man do for the test?A.He sent emails. | B.He did the cleaning. |
C.He sold computers. | D.He filled in forms. |
A.Because he had many friends to help him. |
B.Because he was smart and worked very hard. |
C.Because he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles. |
D.Because he wanted to show Microsoft he was living. |
A.Computers are very important in our daily life. |
B.Everyone can make a lot of money with only $10. |
C.The HR manager didn’t find the ability of the man. |
D.Nothing in the world is impossible if we work hard. |
Hilton English Language Center
Information for New Students
CLASS TIME: 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m. The Language Center is open Monday to Friday. Each class has one afternoon free per week. On the first day, go to the lecture hall to check your timetable.
SELF-ACCESS: The language laboratory (Room 1110) is open Monday to Friday from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for all full-time students.
You can learn how to use computers for language games or word-processing. There are tapes(磁带) for students to borrow to practice their English. Go in and ask the teacher to show you. If you plan to take public examinations, there are dictation and listening comprehension tapes for you to practice with. There are cloze exercises on the computers. Ask your class teacher for a list of past exam essays. Students can borrow tapes to take home but they must be returned after two days.
ATTENDANCE (出勤):All students are expected to attend classes as it is required. Students who do not attend classes will be reported to OSS. Eighty percent attendance is required for students to receive their certificates(证书) when they finish their courses. It is also required by OSS for an extension to your visa.
BOOKS: If students are given course books, the books are their responsibility. If a book is lost, the student will be expected to pay for it.
If students wish to buy books, there is a bookshop in the college specializing in English books (Room 3520).
1.When do classes begin and end on a full day?A.9:00 a.m.—10:30 p.m. | B.9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. |
C.9:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. | D.9:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. |
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
A.No teachers are in the language lab. |
B.90% attendance is required for the students. |
C.Books can’t be taken out of the center. |
D.Students can prepare for exams by listening to tapes. |
How to Make Friends in a New School
Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you don’t even know where to go for your own classes.
Be yourself
Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!
Believe in yourself
A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don’t keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact with other people.
Remember people’s names
You like it when people use your name and so do other people.
A.Be friendly to others. |
B.Making new friends can be hard, too. |
C.Join after-school activities you like. |
D.Never change what you are to try and fit in. |
E.If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi”. |
F.People may become angry if you just begin by saying “Hey” each time. |
G.Don’t sit at the back of the classroom where other people don’t notice you! |
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ID Tech Summer Camps
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Summer Academic Youth Programs
Summer is the perfect time for pre-college students to explore their career interests. Our programs provide opportunities for students to experience college life while expanding their knowledge and exploring their interests. There are many opportunities including overnight camps.
Independent Lake Camp
It is an overnight summer camp offering impressive activities due to our quality facilities (设备), and talented staff. Started as a non-traditional summer camp, we focus on promoting creativity within each camper and the community and developing individual growth with our personalized scheduling — each camper chooses their own activities.
Virtual Live Creative Writing Camp
Creative writing is taught live online by experienced teachers. Great for ages 7+ and divided into age-based groups, this camp has a limited class size so students can learn fun new skills. Videos will also be made available to all creative writing campers. So, with flexible classes to choose, your child will never miss a beat!
1.Who will be interested in Summer Academic Youth Programs?A.Graduates looking for jobs. |
B.High schoolers expecting college life. |
C.College students seeking more credits. |
D.College students needing social practice. |
A.They make arrangements for work. |
B.They include overnight activities. |
C.They offer personalized learning. |
D.They improve personal creativity. |
A.ID Tech Summer Camp. |
B.Independent Lake Camp. |
C.Virtual Live Creative Writing Camp. |
D.Summer Academic Youth Programs. |
A.In Germany. | B.In England. | C.In Poland. |
A.For work. | B.For study. | C.For sightseeing. |
A.A new measure. | B.City traffic. | C.A car accident. |
A.Rainy. | B.Cloudy. | C.Sunny. |
A.Go to the hospital. | B.Wait for Mark. | C.Have a meeting. |
A.To invite her to a party. | B.To cancel an appointment. | C.To ask about the homework. |