When I was growing up, Oprah was my favorite imaginary auntie. She lived inside the TV and I looked forward to visiting her every day at 4 P.M. For one hour every Monday through Friday, I got to watch a Black woman command the airwaves and have control over the world. As a little black girl in a big White world, that was a powerful thing to witness—especially in a culture where girls like me seldom saw ourselves positively reflected in the media.
The kind of beauty celebrated around us had a way of making little black girls feel as if the bodies we were born into were somehow inferior. Apart from Auntie Oprah, the media’s portrayal of Black women was to a great extent limited in variety. Luckily, I had strong examples of women of color in my real life who watered the seeds that helped me believe I could dream beyond what I saw around me.
Fast-forward to two years ago, when I was appointed by longtime Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour to lead Teen Vogue. I thought I was just a girl getting her dream job. But then the headlines hit. Suddenly, I was a Black woman making history. At 29 I had become only the second Black person and the youngest ever to helm (掌舵) a Condé Nast magazine.
Shonda Rhimes, Hollywood supreme black screenwriter, coined the term “First. Only. Different.” Being an FOD in your filed comes with a responsibility and an opportunity to rewrite the rules, to redefine standards, to represent for your communities. In my new position, I had an opportunity to help ensure that little black girls would never doubt their value. I was able to help undo some of the damaging accounts by changing the pages of the magazine to make them more reflective of my world.
My first book, More Than Enough, is not a career guide, because I believe only you can write your own blueprint for success, but I do share some of the hard-earned lessons that I am still learning to live by. My book is not intended as self-help but a love letter to anyone who has ever felt overlooked, overwhelmed, underestimated and undervalued—and who still chose to overcome.
My story, as it’s played out so far, is for all my fellow people of color out there, standing proudly as First, Only and Different. I am writing with love to all those who know what it is to be the lone Black voice in the room, because my story is your story. Trust that you will find your own rhythm and carve out a space to succeed in your own lane. I am also speaking up for anyone in her dream job, facing the barriers no one talks about. When you exist in spaces that weren’t originally built for you, remember that sometimes, just being you is the revolution. And this is especially for the ones who are Next Up, those of you who are responsible for taking the same systems that my generation is now breaking down and building better ones.
As you continue crafting the life you want, I hope you will always bear in mind that it is the very things you underestimate about yourself that will help you to create your own magic. Find it. Use it. Trust it. We spend too much time telling ourselves that we are not enough. Not smart enough. Not beautiful enough. Not successful enough. Not young enough. Not old enough. I want to be the voice reminding you to say “Enough!” to all that. You are enough. You were born enough.
The world is waiting for you. Let’s go.
1．The author adored Oprah mainly because of __________.| A．a new culture reflected in the TV |
| B．her positive image represented in the media |
| C．her absolute control of the program |
| D．the resemblance with the author’s favorite auntie |
| A．Black women tended to have rigid image in the media. |
| B．Little attention was paid to black women except Oprah. |
| C．There were too few TV hosts like Oprah to fight for equality. |
| D．Not enough TV programs were produced to display black women. |
| A．made up | B．brought up |
| C．turned up | D．polished up |
| A．Re-arrange all the pages she used to hate a lot. |
| B．Make herself as influential as Vogue editor-in-chief. |
| C．Totally remove prejudice against the minority groups. |
| D．Partly change the conventional impression of black girls. |
| A．Carving out a blueprint for her followers. |
| B．Sharing hard-earned lessons with editors. |
| C．Salute to those fighting against discrimination. |
| D．Instructions on how to achieve career success. |
| A．An address in a fierce debate. | B．Acknowledgements of a book. |
| C．A biography about a black girl. | D．Scripts of a TV programme. |
"I saw him gasp(喘息), but the doctor said it was no
Kate
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Now, the twins are happy and healthy. The Oggs only recently told the kids the story of their
| A．planned | B．managed | C．tried | D．hoped |
| A．improvement | B．reply | C．reward | D．surprise |
| A．good | B．use | C．sense | D．meaning |
| A．encouraging | B．terrible | C．dangerous | D．stupid |
| A．life | B．death | C．reasonable | D．emergency |
| A．Therefore | B．Moreover | C．Still | D．Besides |
| A．spare | B．treasure | C．enjoy | D．kill |
| A．fatty | B．tiny | C．skinny | D．lively |
| A．unwrapped | B．caught | C．withdrew | D．protected |
| A．put on | B．tidy up | C．take off | D．pick up |
| A．calm | B．cool | C．safe | D．warm |
| A．lighten | B．better | C．strengthen | D．maintain |
| A．stay | B．cry | C．sleep | D．smile |
| A．job | B．task | C．brother | D．twin |
| A．challenge | B．disaster | C．wonder | D．result |
| A．talking | B．choking | C．living | D．breathing |
| A．healthiest | B．smartest | C．richest | D．luckiest |
| A．future | B．birth | C．faith | D．growth |
| A．tears | B．laughter | C．scream | D．cheers |
| A．hitting | B．touching | C．hugging | D．pushing |
Yours,
Li Hua
In the far away land, there was a beautiful kingdom with its unique rule. The rule said, everyone may become the king, with all of his rights to govern the country for five years. After that he must be caught, his body will be tied and he will be thrown away to a remote island where the jungle is thick and there are plenty of wild animals and no human.
Then, one by one, people became the king. The first man said, ‘‘Ok, I'm ready to be the king." And he became a king for five years. What he did in his five years was enjoying his position. He threw big parties, went to many beautiful places, married many women, collected many luxurious things and did other things that pleased himself Those were all he did and he never prepared anything for his future. Until one day the time came. One morning when the king woke up, suddenly strong soldiers came to his palace and said, " We came here under the order of constitution. Now it's time for you to be thrown away to the remote island." The king wasn't surprised but he felt that time passed by too fast. He had enjoyed himself in the past five years but now he had to accept his destiny with tears in his eyes. The soldiers sent him to the dangerous island and left. All they heard was the voices of the wild animals and the long scream of the former king; and then silent again.
Every other king was the same until a young man came and declare his wish. By the constitution he was granted his wish. He would be a hug for five years before being thrown away to the island. But if other kings would follow their passion for having fun, he didn't. The king was always seen to be thinking.
| A．$339. | B．$678. | C．$1,356. |
| A．Five nights' accommodation and air tickets. |
| B．A sightseeing tour on boat and accommodation. |
| C．The stay and meals. |
| A．The man has just got married. |
| B．The speakers will take a boat to the destination. |
| C．The Maid of the Mist is the most beautiful scenery. |
| A．Teacher and student. | B．Workmates. | C．Doctor and patient. |
| A．A sandwich and a cup of coffee. |
| B．Noodles. |
| C．Some snacks. |
| A．He does his work very well. |
| B．He doesn't like his work. |
| C．He has a lot of trouble in his work. |
| A．Eat more vegetables. |
| B．Take some exercise. |
| C．Be away from work. |
| A．Shallow Earth. |
| B．Give me Shelter. |
| C．Jump for the Stars. |
| A．A group of soldiers. |
| B．A group of players. |
| C．Two young people. |
| A．A basketball player. | B．A director. | C．A writer. |
LONDON- Britain prepares for a vote Thursday that will decide whether it leaves the European Union. The debate has centered on immigration and economic security. Both sides have lowered the tone of their arguments after a three-day suspension(暂停) of campaigning that followed the murder of an anti-Brexit lawmaker, an incident that polls(民意调查) suggest has shocked many previously undecided voters who now say they will vote to remain.
These are uncertain times in a nation whose economy is the second largest in the European Union. The risks are huge. There are warnings that leaving the 28-member group may cause the British pound to lose 15 percent of its value and bring the resignation(辞职) of David Cameron, the country's prime minister; his stay or not depends on whether Britain listens to him and votes to remain.
For months, the Leave campaign has been hitting the streets. Its arguments are based largely on immigration, and the belief that Britain has handed control of its borders(边界) to a European super state: "The U.K. has lost control over migration. We have to accept anyone into this country if they have an EU passport, no matter if they have a criminal record or not. We are not allowed to say 'no' to people and that is damaging for the security of the U.K., but it is also putting pressure on jobs and opportunities for young people," said Tom Harwood, a Brexit campaigner.
The murder of Jo Cox, an anti-Brexit, pro-immigrant lawmaker by a far right extremist(极端分子) with a history of mental problems had a serious effect on both campaigns, and on voters.
Polls since the June 16th murder showed the Leave camp losing ground, but with both sides still very close on a referendum(全民投票) that many believe could change the course of European history.
1．What does the underlined word " Brexit" in paragraph 3 mean?| A．Break the law of the European Union. |
| B．Break away from the European Union. |
| C．Build the exit to the European Union. |
| D．Ban the immigration into Britain. |
| A．The immigration has caused great concern in Britain. |
| B．Brexit will be good for British economy. |
| C．Both camps have been campaigning and debating on the streets for months. |
| D．The murder of Jo Cox made many voters determined to vote for the exit. |
| A．Britain will leave the European Union after the vote. |
| B．Anyone with a passport can choose to stay and work in Britain. |
| C．Whether Cameron will resign depends on the result of the referendum. |
| D．Jo Cox was murdered by a Brexit campaigner in June 16m. |
| A．Positive | B．Negative | C．Indifferent(漠不关心的) | D．Concerned. |
Ferdinand de Lesseps, once a French diplomat(外交官)，became
In 1854,
De Lesseps’ plan was
De Lesseps was no
| A．fascinated | B．tired | C．adapted | D．expected |
| A．conflict | B．sea | C．trade | D．product |
| A．beyond | B．in | C．out | D．to |
| A．when | B．where | C．which | D．what |
| A．in | B．off | C．through | D．on |
| A．paid | B．imagined | C．pictured | D．inspired |
| A．river | B．lake | C．canal | D．pass |
| A．constantly | B．directly | C．instantly | D．theoretically |
| A．cutting | B．putting | C．finding | D．setting |
| A．supposed | B．objected | C．backed | D．suspected |
| A．though | B．despite | C．even | D．otherwise |
| A．beneficially | B．eventually | C．surprisingly | D．adequately |
| A．engineer | B．officer | C．emperor | D．planner |
| A．on | B．down | C．of | D．in |
| A．secure | B．present | C．necessary | D．abundant |
| A．Contribution | B．Consultation | C．Constitution | D．Construction |
| A．opened | B．closed | C．challenged | D．traded |
| A．union | B．movement | C．success | D．pressure |
| A．goods | B．shares | C．project | D．power |
| A．made | B．challenged | C．agreed | D．bought |
Feeling achy and feverish? Your misery has plenty of company. By the end of December, the tally (计数器) of flu-like illnesses in the state exceeded the peaks in the two previous seasons, when the biggest number of cases occurred in February and March. This time, the flu virus seems to be hitting even harder.
Flu is unique among human diseases. It circulates constantly in cool and dry areas. Because it spreads from person to person and can be picked up easily, nearly everyone is exposed. While it’s unclear whether the annual flu epidemic (流行病) will worsen this year, or just arrived earlier, fears have been increased by the severity of flu in Australia during its most recent season and the fact that the vaccine may protect against the predominant (盛行的) kind of the flu only 30 percent of the time.
Despite the worries, doctors and public health officials say there is no evidence that people are getting sicker than usual. Flu cases in Massachusetts started rising around Thanksgiving and increased steadily, with an especially steep climb in the last week of the year. “This is a bad flu season but not a horrible one,” said Dr. Andrew G. Villanueva, a lung specialist and chief quality officer at the Lahey Hospital & Medieal Centre in Burlington.
The flu season, while clearly in full swing, doesn’t “feel different” from previous years, Villanueva said. “We’re not seeing a lot of people being hospitalized because of flu,” he said. “Most people with the flu recover on their own without medical care.”
1．What’s the function of the first paragraph?| A．A lead-in. | B．A comment. | C．A summary. | D．A background. |
| A．The outbreak of the flu is terrible. |
| B．The flu has arrived earlier than before. |
| C．The vaccine against the nu is highly effective. |
| D．Everyone feels horrible at the mention of the flu. |
| A．Crowded | B．Changeable | C．Permanent | D．Active |
| A．To explain what flu is. |
| B．To rid people of flu panic. |
| C．To warn readers of how serious the flu is. |
| D．To inform readers how to prevent the flu. |
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