LONDON---The International Table Tennies Fede...

LONDON---The International Table Tennies Federation(ITTF) plans to work with Bill Gates, the chairman of Microsoft Corporation, to promote(促进) table tennis in the United States, ITTF President

Adham Sharara said.

The plan was put forward after Gates came to London to watch the game between US teen player Ariel Hsing and Chinese Li Xiaoxia on Sunday, Sharara told Xinhua in an interview.

Sharara didn’t disclose the details, but said that Gates offered to help after watching Hsing’s match, in which the 16-year-old girl nearly pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Olympic table tennis history, pushing No. 2 seed Li to the limit before losing 4-2 in six tight sets.

“Gates was surprised to see the young American girl played so well. He asked me what he can do to help promote table tennis in the United States. I think we’ll work with him. If the United States becomes very strong in table tennis, it’s also good for China,” Sharara said.

Sharara said the case is a “good example” which shows that ITTF’s efforts in promoting the popularity. The ITTF has changed its rules for the London Games, allowing only two players from one nation to enter the singles events. Three players from each National Olympic Committee(NOC) were allowed to enter the singles in previous Games.

“The reason we do this is to help more NOCs to join in our game. If we give more chances to the top countries, someone like Hsing will not come to the Olympic Games. They have no chance. But if we give them the chance, we can see what they can do,” Sharara said.

Sharara said the change increased the pressure on strong teams, like China, Japan, South Korea and Germany. “But they understand now because they saw other NOCs attending. Some countries before had no chance to play in table tennis, but now they are joining in table tennis.”

Other changes made to the Olympic Games include the color of floor (from red to blue) and new table design. “As far as presentation is concerned, we try to change all the time, especially in the Olympic Games. We hope to give audiences something new, exciting and cool.”

Table tennis has long been the strengths of Asia, especially China. Since the sport was introduced into the Olympics in 1988, China has taken 20 of 24 gold medals available. Four years ago in Beijing, it claimed six medals in the men’s and women’s singles.

Talking about the development of table tennis, Sharara said, “China has the responsibility to promote the sport. Of course, China has done a lot.”

1.It is mainly reported in this news that in order to promote table tennis in the United States, _______.

A. ITTF will cooperate with Gates

B. Gates watched Hsing’s match

C. some rules have been changed

D. Hsing pushed Li Xiaoxia to the limit

2.What gave Gates more confidence to promote table tennis in the United States?

A. The Olympic spirits.

B. The popularity of table tennis.

C. Sharara’s patient persuasion.

D. Ariel Hsing’s wonderful performance.

3.Which of the following is ITTF’s purpose of making changes to the London Games?

A. To attract more local audience to the matches.

B. To prevent strong table tennis teams developing.

C. To promote the popularity of table tennis.

D. To give Asian teams chances to join in the match.

4.The following paragraph will most probably talk about_____________.

A. the table tennis rules　 B. Gate’s detailed plan

C. what China has done　　　 D. sports in the United States

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The Andrew Romay Immigrant Support Program （ISP） at the International Center provides a welcoming place for immigrants where they can build the skills they need to fully participate in the professional and social life of their new country．

About the Program

The Andrew Romay Immigrant Support Program (ISP) at the International Center provides an integrated (综合的) set of educational, cultural, and professional activities at ICNY to help immigrants:

●improve their English

●develop the networks they need to achieve their goals and fully participate in American life

●find a welcoming "home away from home"

Participants have access to a wide-range of programming, including:

●more than 40 weekly classes in English language and American culture

●practical and career-skills workshops

●opportunities to explore New York City and the nearby area through trips and tours

ISP is particularly focused on helping newly arrived immigrants at a critical point in their lives．Recent arrivals in financial need receive one-year scholarships and low-cost meals．ISP is funded by Andrew Romay and a sum of money from the Open Society Institute．

If you are interested in applying for ISP, please fill out our online application or contact ISP Program Manager, Elaine Roberts at (212)255-9555 or at eroberts@intlcenter．org．

Resources for Current ISP Members

RECOMMENDED CLASSES

●Intermediate level:Introduction to Writing & Interviewing Skills on Wednesday, from 11 am-l2:l0pm．

●High Intermediate/Advanced: Tips for Success at Work and Beyond on Tuesday, from 2-3:25pm．

●Advanced: Career Skills Workshop on Wednesday, from 6-8pm. Sign-up required．

●For all levels: Interviewing Skills Workshop on Saturday, from 11 am. - 2 pm. Sign-up required.

UPCOMING EVENTS

To see a list of upcoming events, visit our News & Events page.

OTHER RESOURCES

If you would like helpful resources on topics such as ESOL, healthcare, housing, or finding a job, please visit our Member Resources page．

1. The main purpose of ISP is to ____．

2.You can become a member of ISP by ____．

3. Which class best suits Tracy, who hopes to improve her

interviewing skills but is busy on weekdays?

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One of the most exciting and interesting international cities to visit is London, England. Here is a look at four free things to do during a vacation to London.

Visit the Trafalgar Square

Built more than 200 years ago, Trafalgar Square is a popular gathering place for locals and travelers, too. The area is close to good shopping and dining opportunities, and there are usually some sorts of public events or celebrations going on there during most weekends.

Wander Along the Thames

Visitors wanting to see some great architecture, attractions and views should spend an afternoon walking along the River Thames. The best place to start is at the world-famous London Bridge crossing over the river and you can walk all the way to Westminster Bridge a short distance away. Travelers doing this will find themselves passing by a great many historic buildings.

Explore the Local Markets

While purchasing items at any of the open markets in London is not necessarily free, walking through them to view the merchants(商人), their products and the other shoppers is of great fun. Some of the popular open markets in London worth visiting include Spitafields Market, Portobello Road Market and Leadenhall Market.

Visit the British Museum

One of the top museums in the entire United Kingdom can be found in London, and it charges no admission(入场费) for entry. This museum is so highly regarded that it is not only popular with locals and tourists, it is also seen as a major and valuable scholarly resource.

1.What can we know about the Trafalgar Square?

A. It borders the Thames.

B. It has a history of over three centuries.

C. There are many factories around it.

D. From here visitors can easily do some shopping.

2.What will attract visitors’ attention while they’re walking along the Thames?

A. Some old trees.　　 B. Local products.

C. Great restaurants.　　 D. Famous buildings.

3.We learn from the text that ________.

A. London Bridge is far from Westminster Bridge

B. Portobello Road Market is located in Manchester

C. the British Museum is a major and valuable scholarly resource

D. visitors should pay some money to enter the British Museum

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

One of the most exciting and interesting international cities to visit is London, England. Here is a look at four free things to do during a vacation to London.

Visit the Trafalgar Square

Built more than 200 years ago, Trafalgar Square is a popular gathering place for locals and travelers, too. The area is close to good shopping and dining opportunities, and there are usually some sorts of public events or celebrations going on there during most weekends.

Wander Along the Thames

Visitors wanting to see some great architecture, attractions and views should spend an afternoon walking along the River Thames. The best place to start is at the world-famous London Bridge crossing over the river and you can walk all the way to Westminster Bridge a short distance away. Travelers doing this will find themselves passing by a great many historic buildings.

Explore the Local Markets

While purchasing items at any of the open markets in London is not necessarily free, walking through them to view the merchants, their products and the other shoppers is of great fun. Some of the popular open markets in London worth visiting include Spitafields Market, Portobello Road Market and Leadenhall Market.

Visit the British Museum

One of the top museums in the entire United Kingdom can be found in London, and it charges no admission for entry. This museum is so highly regarded that it is not only popular with locals and tourists, it is also seen as a major and valuable scholarly resource.

1.What can we know about the Trafalgar Square?

A. It borders the Thames.

B. It has a history of over three centuries.

C. There are many factories around it.

D. From here visitors can easily do some shopping.

2.What will attract visitors, attention while they’re walking along the Thames?

A. Famous buildings.　　 B. Local products.

C. Great restaurants.　　 D. Some old tree.

3.We learn from the text that 　　　　 .

A. London Bridge is fur from Westminster Bridge

B. Portobello Road Market is located in Manchester

C. visitors should pay some money to enter the British Museum

D. the British Museum is a major and valuable scholarly resource

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Summer School for Effective Leadership 2014

The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups （HKFYG） partners with 2 world-class universities, The University of Hong Kong （HKU） and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology （HKUST） to offer you the best international summer schools in town! This year the Summer School for Effective Leadership （SSEL） is divided into the HKU Chapter—An Overture to Global Leadership, and HKUST Chapter—The Art of Public Speaking. Please find out more from the introduction below:

HKU Chapter—An Overture to Global Leadership

An Overture to Global Leadership, now in its seventh year, is cooperation between the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups and the University of Hong Kong with the aims:

1. To nurture youth leaders with solid fundamental knowledge and intensive leadership skills;

2. To strengthen their critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities;

3. To reinforce their willingness to serve the community;

4. To further develop global perspective and promote intercultural awareness amongst participants.

Date

Between 18 July 2014 （Friday） and 26 July 2014 （Saturday）.

Full attendance is mandatory for the 9-day-8-night programme. Shared-room accommodation in the University dormitory is required.

Application Deadline

Non-residents of Hong Kong: 6:00 p.m., Friday, 16 May 2014 （Hong Kong Time）

Non-residents of Hong Kong may need to apply for a student visa, please visit the website: http://l21.hkfyg.org.hk/ssel/hku/overview.html for further details.

For application, please visit: http://l21.hkfyg.org.hk/ssel/hku/application.php

HKUST Chapter—The Art of Public Speaking

The Art of Public Speaking is a new collaboration between the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with the aims:

1. To enhance the leadership skills and public speaking skills of participants;

2. To allow youth leaders and speakers to learn from one another, and encourage cultural exchanges;

3. To demonstrate how public speaking skills can be used by leaders to communicate to the public;

4. To allow outstanding student leaders to serve and understand the local community.

Date

Between 14 July 2014 （Monday） and 19 July 2014 （Saturday）

Full attendance is mandatory for the 6-day-5-night programme. Shared-room accommodation in the University dormitory is required.

Application Deadline

Non-residents of Hong Kong: 6:00p.m., Friday, 9 May 2014 （Hong Kong Time）.

Non-residents of Hong Kong may need to apply for a student visa, please visit the website: http://l21.hkfyg.org.hk/ssel/hkust/overview.html for further details.

For application, please visit: http://l21.hkfyg.org.hk/ssel/hkust/application.php

1.The Art of Public Speaking is organized by ________.

A. HKFYG & HKU        B. HKFYG & HKUST        C. HKU & HKUST        D. HKUST & SSEL

2.Which is the common aim between an Overture to Global Leadership and the Art of Public Speaking?

A. Strengthening critical thinking.

B. Promoting intercultural awareness.

C. Improving public speaking.

D. Developing problem solving ability.

3.The underlined word can be best replaced by ________.

A. worthwhile        B. normal        C. acceptable        D. necessary

4.For a Hong Kong resident who wants to attend HKUST Chapter, ________.

A. he has to apply for a student visa

B. he has to board on campus for six days

C. he will be given the opportunity to get close to local community

D. he shall submit the application before 6:00 p.m., 9 May 2014 （Hong Kong Time）

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Last year, my school organized table tennis competition for all fourth-year students. I had never played on a proper table tennis court ago, or against such good players. In the first match I was against Wang Peng, who uses a special bat to hit the balls really hard. It came over the net so fast that he hardly saw it. I never stopped running and jumping, and soon I was out of my breath and had very little energy leaving. 1 was sure if Wang Peng would easily beat me, but then, sudden, he stopped. He received an injury to his right ankle, but he needed treatment from the school nurse. I won!

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A dozen international coffee experts moved around a long wooden table, pausing at each steaming cup, heads dipping,smelling and tasting. In the wings, coffee farmer Yang Fan watches attentively as the judges’ circle, awaiting a decision on her latest crop of beans.

In recent years, China is fast developing a reputation as a top coffee producer. This tasting was a side event to the first ever Pu’er International Specialty Coffee Expo in China’s southwestern Yunnan province, which ran this winter and drew more than a thousand attendees, including industry aficionados (酷爱者) from across the globe.

“Coffee has huge potential in China,” says Liu Ying, who is working in private investment in Beijing to grow coffee in Pu’er five years ago. “The younger generation prefers to drink coffee in their offices much more than tea.” Still, Pu’er remains synonymous with tea. In a region of China known for thousands of years of tea growing, a new crop is beginning to change the country’s landscape: coffee. This town near the Laos border is surrounded by the green hills scored with tea plantations; it produces a variety of tea which is also called Pu’er. But the region’s mild climate is also perfect for growing Arabica coffee. And as China’s young people move away from traditional tea in favor of the invigorating coffee, Pu’er’s farmers are catering to the demand. Yunnan accounts for 98% of China’s coffee harvest, with half coming from the misty landscape around Pu’er. Today, China is the 13th biggest coffee producer in the world - rising from zero output three decades ago to 136,000 tons annually today.

In April, Seattle’s annual Specialty Coffee Expo decided to showcase China as its portrait country of origin. It follows on the heels of Starbucks’ launching its first single-origin Yunnan coffee last year after eight years of partnership with Yunnan farmers.

With global coffee prices at record lows, Yunnan farmers are processing beans in bespoke (定制的) ways to create distinct flavors -allowing them to enter the market of specialty coffee. “At current coffee prices, I can’t even feed my family,” says the farmer Yang. “My only way out is to produce specialty coffee, to make the best coffee beans.” That means letting beans dry in their cherries, thus producing a wild, fruity flavor, or allowing them to “honey” in their sugary inner layer, which adds a slight sweetness.

“If I told you this was Colombian or Panama coffee, nobody would argue with me,” says Samuel Gurel, CEO of Pu’er’s Torch Coffee Roasters, as Yang breaks into a laughter. “It’s a great example of how Chinese coffee is evolving.”

1.What is the best title of the passage?

A.Coffee gains ground in China’s tea-growing heartland

B.Coffee is taking the place of Pu’er tea in Yunnan province.

C.Bespoke coffee in Ynnnan has a variety of flavors.

D.China has become a top coffee producer in the world.

2.People grow coffee in Pu’er because ________.

A.they have the tradition to plant coffee

B.Starbuck needs coffee from Yunnan province

C.coffee planted there has a special flavor

D.they think coffee has great potential in China

3.What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph mean?

A.Pu’er cannot produce coffee.

B.Coffee enjoys a good reputation.

C.Pu’er is most famous for its tea.

D.Coffee is as popular as coffee.

4.What does Samuel Gurel think of Yang’s coffee beans?

A.He is worried about it. B.He thinks highly of it.

C.He doubts about its future. D.He shows no interest in it.

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Welcome to Parkside Federation Academies

We are pleased to introduce you to a wide range of courses, training programs and other activities.

Enrolment (注册)

You can enrol for any course on 01223 712340 from 29th June. You can download course information from http://www.parksidefederation.org. uk/adult-learn-train/.

The office will not be open from 23rd July until 3rd September for enrolment in person due to building work, however, we will be taking bookings over the phone and by email during this time.

Our hosted enrolment dates are:

Parkside Campus: 12th September 10:00-12:00

Coleridge Campus: 10th September 18:00-19:30

Fees

Fees are payable in full when you enrol.

Refunds(退款) will be paid in full when a class is closed according to the College's decision, or if you cancel your enrolment at least two weeks before the course starts. If you decide to cancel less than two weeks before the course starts you will receive a 50% refund. Unfortunately we cannot offer a refund if a course has already started.

Learner information

If you supplied your email address, you should expect to receive a confirmation email after your enrolment.

Free parking is available in the evening at all centers.

Upon enrolment you will receive learner information about college support as well as policies and regulations.

In the event of severe weather conditions that result in school closure: please check the website http://www.parksidefederation.org.uk/ or turn on local radio for up-to-date information.

1.Which date you should avoid if you want to enrol in person?

A.29th June B.23rd July

C.10th September D.12th September

2.How much can you get back if you cancel your enrolment a week before the course starts?

A.No refund. B.A 20% refund.

C.A 50% refund. D.A full refund.

3.How will the school inform learners if it is closed due to bad weather?

A.Give learners calls.

B.Write emails to learners.

C.Post notices on

D.Announce the closure on local TV.

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Twenty-first century humanity has mapped oceans and mountains, visited the moon, and surveyed the planets. But for all the progress, people still don’t know one another very well.

That brings about Theodore Zeldin’s “feast of conversation”－events where individuals pair with persons they don’t know for three hours of guided talk designed to forget the past “Where are you from?”

Mr. Zeldin, an Oxford University professor, heads Oxford Muse, a 10-year-old foundation based on the idea that what people need is not more information, but more inspiration and encouragement.

The “feast” in London looks not at politics or events, but at how people have felt about work, relations among the sexes, hopes and fears, enemies and authority, the shape of their lives. The “menu of conversation” includes topics like “How have your priorities changed over the years?” Or, “What have you rebelled against the past?”

As participants gathered, Zeldin opened with a speech: that despite instant communications in a globalized age, issues of human heart remain. Many people are lonely, or in routines that discourage knowing the depth of one another. “We are trapped in shallow conversations and the whole point now is to think, which is sometimes painful,” he says. “But thinking interaction is what separates us from other species, except maybe dogs…who do have generations of human interactions.”

The main rules of the “feast”: Don’t pair with someone you know or ask questions you would not answer. The only awkward moment came when the multi-racial crowd of young adults to seniors, in sun hats, ties and dresses, looked to see whom with for hours. But 15 minutes later, everyone was seated and talking, continuing full force until organizers interrupted them 180 minutes later.

“It’s encouraging to see the world is not just a place of oppression and distance from each other,” Zeldin summed up. “What we did is not ordinary, but it can’t be madder than the world already is.”

Some said they felt “liberated” to talk on sensitive topics. Thirty-something Peter, from East London, said that “it might take weeks or months to get to the level of interaction we suddenly opened up.”

1.What can the “conversations” be best described as?

A. Deep and one-on-one.　　　　　　　 B. Sensitive and mad.

C. Instant and inspiring.　　　　　　　　 D. Ordinary and encouraging.

2.In a “feast of conversations”, participants ______.

A. pair freely with anyone they like

B. have a guided talk for a set of period of time

C. ask questions they themselves would not answer

D. wear clothes reflecting multi-racial features.

3.From the passage, we can conclude that what Zeldin does is ______.

A. an attempt to promote thinking interaction

B. one of the maddest activities ever conducted

C. a try to liberate people from old-fashioned ideas

D. an effort to give people a chance of talking freely

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Twenty-first century humanity has mapped oceans and mountains, visited the moon, and surveyed the planets. But for all the progress, people still don’t know one another very well.

That brings about Theodore Zeldin’s “feast of conversation”－events where individuals pair with persons they don’t know for three hours of guided talk designed to get the past “Where are you from?”

Mr. Zeldin, an Oxford University professor, heads Oxford Muse, a 10-year-old foundation based on the idea that what people need is not more information, but more inspiration and encouragement.

The “feast” in London looks not at politics or events, but at how people have felt about work, relations among the sexes, hopes and fears, enemies and authority, the shape of their lives. The “menu of conversation” includes topics like “How have your priorities(优先考虑的事) changed over the years?” Or, “What have you rebelled against the past?”

As participants gathered, Zeldin opened with a speech: that despite instant communications in a globalized age, issues of human heart remain. Many people are lonely, or in routines that discourage knowing the depth of one another. “We are trapped in shallow conversations and the whole point now is to think, which is sometimes painful,” he says. “But thinking interaction is what separates us from other species, except maybe dogs…who do have generations of human interactions.”

The main rules of the “feast”: Don’t pair with someone you know or ask questions you would not answer. The only awkward moment came when the multi-racial crowd of young adults to seniors, in sun hats, ties and dresses, looked to see whom they would be ‘intimate’ with for hours. But 15 minutes later, everyone was seated and talking, continuing full force until organizers interrupted them 180 minutes later.

“It’s encouraging to see the world is not just a place of oppression and distance from each other,” Zeldin summed up. “What we did is not ordinary, but it can’t be madder than the world already is.”

Some said they felt “liberated” to talk on sensitive topics. Thirty-something Peter, from East London, said that “it might take weeks or months to get to the level of interaction we suddenly opened up.”

1.What can the “conversations” be best described as?

A．Deep and one-on-one.                   B．Sensitive and mad.

C．Instant and inspiring.                     D．Ordinary and encouraging.

2.In a “feast of conversations”, participants ______.

A．pair freely with anyone they like

B．have a guided talk for a set of period of time

C．ask questions they themselves would not answer

D．wear clothes reflecting multi-racial features.

3.In paragraph 6, “they would be ‘intimate’” is closest in meaning to “______”.

A．they would have physical contact           B．they would have in-depth talk

C．they would be close friends               D．they would exchange basic information

4.From the passage, we can conclude that what Zeldin does is ______.

A．an attempt to promote thinking interaction

B．one of the maddest activities ever conducted

C．a try to liberate people from old-fashioned ideas

D．an effort to give people a chance of talking freely

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