Rohina Malik,a Chicago—based playwright,actress and solo performance artist,will take the stage in her one-woman play unveiledly(不带面纱地)on May 29 at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

Born and raised in London,England,but of South Asian heritage,Malik is a fearless woman of talent.Her play,Unveiled,exposes racism,hate,crime,love,Islam(伊斯兰教),culture,language and life in one“amazing show,”said Jennifer Considine,professor of communication at UW Oshkosh.

Unveiled had its premiere in May 2009,and it received immediate attention.“I write plays because it’s my way of solving problems,”Malik said.“Art,in its many forms,has the power to solve world problems.That’s why,I believe we should do everything we can to nurture and protect it.”

Considine said she once saw Malik perform in Los Angeles and was deeply impressed.“You laugh and two minutes later you’re crying.She’s very talented,”Considine said.

She said Malik wants people to understand the experience of wearing the veil.“She wrote it following 9—11,as I remember her describing it—she was watching some of the media reports of women wearing the veil,and I think her experiences,and people she knows,were much more complex than what was being described in the media.”she said.

Considine said that the dislike of or prejudice against Islams,is very common in society,and it’s driven by a lack of understanding.“Her play will open students’eyes to seeing the wearing of the veil in a different way—and to maybe understanding that experience a bit differently,”Considine said.

She hopes to expose students to a variety of cultural experiences.“The goal of the play is to educate students about the wide variety of religious and non—religious traditions on our campus and in our community,”Considine said.

1.What can we learn about Malik?

A.She was born in Chicago. B.She is very gifted.

C.She never wears the veil. D.She is a university student.

2.What does the underlined word premiere in Para 3 mean?

A.Successful market. B.Well—received show.

C.World fame. D.First—time performance.

3.What did Considine think of the play Unveiled?

A.It’s very striking. B.It’s heart-breaking.

C.It’s very complex. D.It’s very amusing.

4.What does Considine expect the students to learn?

A.How to wear the veil.

B.The prejudice against Islams.

C.Various cultural experiences.

D.Education on the campus culture.

B

When you want to find a job, you have to face the employer and you must know how to introduce yourself well. Then you will be lucky enough.

The first impressions can play a major role in how an employer like you as a candidate(求职者). What you say during the first step of the interview may make a big difference. In fact, some hiring managers may make a decision to refuse a candidate based on what they didn’t do when you met them. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to interview manners and to carefully think through how you will introduce yourself during a job interview.

When arriving at the interview site you can introduce yourself to the receptionist (接待员) by giving your name and telling the purpose of your visit. For example: “My name is Tim Jones and I have an interview scheduled with John Smith at 2 pm.” You will be guided into the interview room or the hiring manager will come out to meet you in the reception area. Again, take the time to introduce yourself so the interviewer knows who you are.

Offer to shake hands, even if the interviewer doesn’t offer his hand first. Tell the interviewer that it is a pleasure to meet him. Smile, and be sure to make eye contact.

Many hiring managers will start an interview with an open-ended question like “Tell me

about yourself.” Your response should focus on the key elements in your background. You should carefully analyze the job first to the interviewer, and you can point out the interests, skills, experiences, and personal qualities.

Your introduction should be brief enough to hold the interest of the interviewer so that you can move on to the next question. Your goal is to connect personally with the interviewer as well as to show that you’re qualified for the job. Of course, your comments should show your enthusiasm for the job and organization. However, don’t overdo it and don’t spend too much time talking about yourself.

1.What is the purpose of the author to write this passage ?

A. To tell candidates how to go to a reception desk.

B. To tell candidates how to introduce themselves when finding a job.

C. To give some suggestions on how to be a good interviewer.

D. To give some tips on how to be a good receptionist.

2.If the interviewer doesn’t offer his hand first, you should ________.

A. ask the interviewer an open-ended question

B. shake hands without looking at the interviewer

C. offer your hand before the interviewer

D. introduce yourself briefly first

3.The passage is very useful for _______.

A. anyone who will go to an interview

B. a future receptionist

C. a hiring manager

D. anyone who wants to visit a company

A Pen That Draws in Any Color

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Who can use the Scribble ?

Children will love the Scribble because it can create different colors, replacing even their biggest box of crayons (蜡笔). Besides, anyone working with color in their professional lives, such as artists, will be able to scan and reproduce colors instantly.

The Scribble is the best color—Green

One of the most important characteristics of the Scribble is that, since it can reproduce any color, it replaces marking pens, greatly reducing the huge amount of plastic waste.

What’ s inside the Scribble ?

There will be two different versions of the Scribble, the Scribble INK and the Scribble STYLUS. The INK will be able to reproduce exact colors on paper. It includes a color sensor, 1 GB of internal memory that will store over 100,000 colors, a rechargeable battery, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, a processor and 5 ink cartridges (盒). The STYLUS is exactly the same as the INK, minus the ink cartridge as it is intended for use on screen.

How did we create the Scribble?

We’ve been in the design process for two years and the Scribble has gone through various design changes to get it to where we are now. Because of its small size we have created some ideas never seen before in the color reproduction industry. We created the Scribble for YOU and want you to be a part of the process!

Thank you for your support

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1. According to the passage, the Scribble ______.

A. has replaced the common pens

B. brings environmental problems

C. is the product of high technology

D. is designed for a certain group of people

2. How is the Scribble different from other pens?

A. It can copy colors.

B. It is smaller in size.

C. It has different versions.

D. It can only be used on screen.

3.The main purpose of the passage is to ______.

A. seek advice about the Scribble

B. introduce the Scribble to readers

C. compare the Scribble with other pens

D. provide methods of using the Scribble

Are you an optimist? Do you look at your glass and see it as half full? Do you believe that every cloud has a silver lining and that things generally turn out for the best? Do you believe that if something is meant to be, it will be? If you reply “yes” to all of these questions, then you are an optimist. You probably are enthusiastic, cheerful and outgoing. You may be successful at work and in love.

But you may be misguided because things don't turn out for the best. You may believe that when one door closes another one opens (for example, you may fail to obtain a new job; another chance will come around soon ). Wrong. When one door closes, another door slams ( 砰然关上 ) in your face. That’s bitter reality.

Now a book has been published which confirms what pessimists (悲观者) have suspected all along. It’s called The Positive Power of Defensive Pessimism. Its author argues that defensive pessimism can lead to positive results. Defensive pessimism is a strategy used to manage fear, anxiety and worry. Defensive pessimists prepare for the things by setting low outcomes for themselves. They carefully consider everything that may go wrong and plan for ways to handle these problems. And this gives them a sense of control. Lawrence Sanno, a psychology professor, says, “What's interesting about defensive pessimists is that they tend to be very successful people, so their low opinion of the situation's outcomes is not realistic. They use it to motivate themselves to perform better.”

So far, so good. This is not rocket science. Defensive pessimists prepare carefully and consider what might go wrong, whether at work, on date or even in a sports game. It makes sense to have a back-up plan. There are many sayings in English urging caution. For example, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”

And “Don’t count your chickens until they hatch.” To have a confident and optimistic approach to life’s problems is good. But listen to what Woody Alien, the American comedian says ,” Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem.”

There are pros and cons to being an optimist and a pessimist. Don’t feel bad if you see the glass half empty. You are a realist. But lighten up and hook up with someone who sees the same glass half full.

1.What’s the passage mainly about?

A. The benefits of defensive pessimism.

B. How to become successful in life

C. The dangers of being too optimistic.

D. A book that has recently been published.

2.The underlined sentence “This is not rocket science” ( Para.4 ) means ______.

A. it’s not a dangerous thing to do

B. there is no real proof

C. the cost is not so high

D. it is quite simple to understand

3.Which of the following English expressions would a defensive pessimist believe?

A. Whatever will be, will be.

B. The glass is half full not half empty.

C. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

D. Every cloud has a silver lining.

4.The writer would probably describe himself as ______.

A. an optimist B. a realist

C. a defeatist D. a scientist

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