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Your 2018 Reading List, Provided by Bill Gates

    Most of us can't live like billionaire Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, but we can read like him. Gates recommended four books in 2018—though some were published earlier.

    Leonardo da Vinci, by Walter Isaacson (2017)

    The bestselling biographer of Steve Jobs and Albert Einstein researched deeply into da Vinci's contributions beyond art, highlighting the breadth of his scientific, technological, and creative output. “Leonardo nearly understood almost all of what was known on the planet at the time. That's mostly because of his curiosity about every area of natural science and the human experience,” said Gates.

    The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir, by Thi Bui (2017)

    Gates calls this graphic novel “really impressive”. Bui is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees who came to America after the fall of Saigon, and becoming a parent inspired her to look into her own parents' miserable history. “I was struck by how the experiences Bui illustrates manage to be both universal and specific to their circumstances,” said Gates.

    Lincoln in the Bardo, by George Saunders (2018)

    Saunders, a long-time short story writer, won high praise for this novel. The book imagines the ghosts that haunt (萦绕) the basement of Willie Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's son, who died at 11 in real life. “Willie's death after the Civil War made the president have a new understanding of the grief he's creating in other families by sending their sons off to die in battle,” said Gates.

Origin Story: A Big History of Everything, by David Christian (2018)

    This new book is by the creator of Big History, a free, online social studies course. It traces history in wide, sweeping movements, starting with the Big Bang, and it provides, in effect, a short course in modern science. This is a brief history of the universe. “David gets a little stuck on the current economic and political problems in the West, and I wish he talked more about the role innovation will play in preventing the worst effects of climate change,” said Gates.

(1) Which books refer to the field of science? A. Origin Story and Leonardo da Vinci B. Lincoln in the Bardo and Origin Story C. Leonardo da Vinci and The Best We Could Do D. The Best We Could Do and Lincoln in the Bardo
(2) If you are interested in thrillers, whose book will you most probably choose? A. Walter Isaacson B. Thi Bui C. George Saunders D. David Christian
(3) Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. The Best We Could Do is an autobiography. B. Lincoln in the Bardo has been warmly received. C. David Christian talks much about the part that innovation will play. D. Readers can only read about Leonardo da Vinci's contributions towards art.
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Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel ( 旅 社 ). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around

$25 a night, and for that, you'll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.

Yellow Hostel

If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It's one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It's affordable, and it's got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it's close to the main train station.

Hostel Alessandro Palace

If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There's also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.

Youth Station Hostel

If you're looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn't charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it's close to all of the city's main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.

(1) What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel? A. Comfort. B. Security. C. Price. D. Location.
(2) Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life? A. Yellow Hostel. B. Hostel Alessandro Palace. C. Youth Station Hostel. D. Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.
(3) What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes? A. It gets noisy at night. B. Its staff is too talkative.  C. It charges for Wi-Fi. D. It's inconveniently located.
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Community Volunteers Program

Community Volunteers Program is a brand new service opportunity that engages volunteers in weekly service with community-based organizations in neighborhoods surrounding the Boston campus. It offers various volunteer placements that will allow you to connect your skills, passions, and interests with weekly service!

826 Boston

It is a nonprofit kids writing and publishing organization empowering traditionally under-served students(age 2 to 13)to find their voices, tell their stories, and gain communication skills to succeed in school and in future life.

·Primary Focus:After-school enrichment/tutoring.

·Opportunity Type:Remote.

Family Gym Program

Family Gym's goal is to provide families with young children(age 0 to 10)with a safe, accessible space to engage in fun, and age-appropriate physical activity.

·Primary Focus: Nutrition and Meal Assistance, Nutrition and Physical Education.

·Opportunity Type:Virtual/Remote.

Community Servings

Community Servings actively engages the community to provide medically tailored, nutritious, scratch-made meals to critically ill kids(age 6 to 10)and  their  families.

·Primary Focus:Food Security, Nutrition and Meal Assistance.

·Opportunity Type:In person.

Hernández After School Program

HASP involves youth from the Rafael Hernández Two-Way Bilingual School to provide   the highest quality of specialized services to meet the educational, social, emotional, cultural, and    recreational needs of its students(age 5 to 12) in the surrounding communities.

·Primary Focus: After-school enrichment/tutoring for multilingual students.

·Opportunity Type: Remote.

(1) What is the main job of volunteers in 826 Boston? A. To teach students expressive skills. B. To provide kids with physical training. C. To offer teenagers social assistance. D. To help youth with emotional problems.
(2) Which program may prefer volunteers with medical knowledge? A. 826 Boston. B. Family Gym Program. C. Community Servings. D. Hernndez After School Program.
(3) What do the four programs have in common? A. They advocate healthy diets. B. They focus on education. C. They feature online service. D. They center around children.
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Getting into college is a big step for high school graduates, and it comes with a lot of changes. For most students, it's the first time they're living away from home and managing their own life. Not surprisingly, adapting to this new lifestyle can be challenging. The following four tips will make high school graduates better prepared for college life.

Goal setting

When setting goals, whether they're academic, career, or personal, re-member they should be attainable but not too easy, so that you really have to push yourself to achieve them, and feel rewarded when you do. Writing down your goals and breaking down each huge, long-term goal into smaller more practical ones can help make it feel more real, and writing out a plan for achieving it can give you a roadmap to success.

Interpersonal skills

At college, you will interact with fellow students, professors, librarians, and many others. Strong interpersonal skills will help you build relationships during this time, and get more out of them. If you feel that your interpersonal skills need some work, practice asking thoughtful questions and listening closely, develop your understanding by putting yourself in someone else's shoes, and enhance your self-confidence.

Studying

With fewer in-class hours and more on-your-own learning, you're required to really digest learning material rather than simply memorize facts. To be successful in college you'll need to learn how to integrate large amounts of information obtained through reading, do research, and write papers. Organization is the key, so if you are not someone who is naturally organized, set up your study schedule.

Budgeting

Managing money is a critical life skill, and for many, it is at college that they develop it for the first time. Start by estimating your financial balance. Then give high priority to the expenses on basic needs and determine how much money to set aside every month to cover those costs. Don't forget about savings…and the fun stuff(movies, dinners out), too.

(1) Who is this passage most probably written for? A. College teachers. B. University graduates. C. High school teachers. D. Would-be college students.
(2) What is the author's suggestion for reaching a huge goal? A. Divide it into smaller, more achievable ones. B. Reward oneself for each goal one has set. C. Purchase a clear, updated roadmap. D. Push oneself to an upper level.
(3) One of the suggested ways to enhance your interpersonal skills is to ________. A. prepare complicated questions B. try on someone else's shoes C. listen to others carefully D. take advantage of others
(4) What is the key to successful college study according to the author? A. Being well-organized. B. Being well-informed. C. Effective reading skills. D. Reliable research methods.
(5) To learn how to manage money, the first thing to do is________. A. save money for financial investment B. estimate one's income and expenses C. set aside money for fun activities D. open a personal bank account
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