A Guide to the University
Food
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7a.m.to 8p.m..It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.
If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Cafe located in the bottom level of the Douglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such s concerts, games or TV watching.
Relaxation
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 a.m.to 10 p.m., closed on Sundays.
Health
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to(致力于）physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday,9:00 a.m.to noon and 1:00 to 4:50 p.m..
Academic Support
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. This service is free.
One summer night, the whole family of Irene was asleep with the windows open. It was very quiet when there was a loud noise from the stable(马厩）.Irene woke up from her sweet dream, and the noise continued. Then she heard a horse running fast towards the house. The next thing she saw was her horse, Thunder, standing outside of her window, neighing(嘶叫） and shaking his head. She knew something was wrong. Irene quickly got everyone out of the house before the earthquake hit. Thunder saved her life.
As amazing as this story is, it is not as uncommon as you may hear of the story of Doris and her cat Maggie. One night, Doris was in a deep sleep when she was woken by her cat Maggie. Maggie was meowing wildly outside Doris's bedroom and throwing herself against the closed bedroom door. When Doris opened her eyes, she saw her bedroom full of smoke. As she escaped her house, she saw a fire was burning in her kitchen. Even though Maggie could have escaped the house through a cat door, she wouldn't leave Doris.
There are also stories of wild animals coming to the rescue of humans. Once, Lyndon was surfing with his friend when he was attacked by a four-meter shark. During the attack, a group of dolphins came to his rescue by forming protective ring around Lyndon until be could get safely to shore. Without the help of the dolphins, there is little chance that Lyndon could have escaped.
No one is sure why animals have so often come to our rescue. However, it is clear that most of us haven't realized their kindness. It is important that we care for them as much as we can.
Since December, there have been tens of thousands of the COVID-19 cases both in and out of China, caused by a previously unknown virus: novel coronavirus.
What are they? Viruses are considered to be non-living organisms(有机物).They can't reproduce(繁殖) on their own. Instead, they invaded the cells of living organisms to reproduce, spread and take over. But the basic question is, where did viruses first come from? Until now, no clear explanation for their origin exists.
Understanding the origins of viruses means fully understanding the history of their hosts not only humans, but also bacteria, plants and other animals, which is a complicated task. However, there are three main theories to explain the origin of viruses. First, viruses started as independent organisms, then became parasites(寄生者). Second, viruses evolved(进化) from pieces of DNA or RNA that "escaped" from larger organisms. The third one is that viruses co-evolved with their host cells, which means they existed alongside these cells.
For the time being, these are only theories. The technology and proofs we have today cannot be used to test these theories and discover the most plausible explanation. Continuing studies may provide us with clearer answers. Or future studies may find that the answer is even more mysterious than it now appears.
Joe and his wife moved to a new farm with their three sons. A nearby farmer told Joe that there was gold in the soil of his new land. Joe believed and told his sons about it.
His sons actually began digging for gold in the land. Once they finished one piece they would start another. They began to realize that digging for gold was fun! Seeing that, Joe thought he would plant some crops where the dirt had been turned thoroughly. He planted com, tomatoes, and potatoes. His sons continued to dig through the soil, determined to find gold.
As each different crop became ready to be harvested, Joe started to realize that there was more than he and his family could ever eat. One of Joe 's neighbors suggested that he set up a vegetable stand. Joe and his wife did that very thing. This process went on for three years and Joe and his wife became quite rich from it. They were even able to send their sons off to college.
Remember at the beginning of the story Joe was told by his new neighbor that there was gold in the land? Well, the truth is, Joe' s understanding of the English language was less than perfect. His new neighbor friend actually told him that his land had rich soil.
Go out and believe that there is gold in all your challenges so that you can be inspired to pursue(追求)all that you need. The fate will never give up on you, if you never give up on yourself.
Are you stressed out, scared or worried all the time? Do you avoid going to certain places, seeing friends or doing certain things because of your worries? Do your worries keep you awake at night?
Anxiety is a normal part of life There are lots of reasons for this. One main reason is after stressful thing which has happened in your life. So if you are involved in a car crash, it's quite likely that you will be more worried than other people around cars and driving.
If your parents suffer from anxiety, then you are more likely to be anxious too. This is probably partly due to genetics, and partly because of how things are when you're growing up.
Even though people don't talk about it much, anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems.
These include talking therapies(疗法）and drugs.
A. Being anxious also probably runs in families.
B. This can make you feel separated and lonely.
C. If you've answered yes, you may be suffering from anxiety.
D. Those suffering from anxiety need others' understanding badly.
E. Everybody has a certain degree of anxiety in certain situations.
F. The good news is there are lots of excellent treatments available for anxiety.
G. About 1 in 4 people will have an anxiety problem at some time in their life.
"Nobody can get out of life alive. Therefore, when you have opportunities, be brave and be thankful." Those were 1words said by 18-year-old Jake Bailey, a cancer patient
Bailey was in the leading 2 of the Students' Union. The young man had planned to speak at his high school's end-of-year ceremony on schedule. 3 just the week before, he received shocking 4that he had a fast-growing form of cancer. Doctors said, without5, he would only have weeks to live, so they didn't 6 him to take part in the event. But Bailey put on his school uniform along with his 7 face and left his hospital bed to give the inspiring speech to his 8. Without doubt, his appearance 9everyone at the ceremony. Sitting in the wheelchair, he began to 10 his ideas. He expressed that a strong-willed person would not easily 11, no matter how hard life was.
At the speech, Bailey encouraged his schoolmates to 12 their time. "The future is truly in our hands.13 about having impractical long-term dreams. Let's be 14to short-term goals. "He 15,"We don't know where we might end up, or when we will end up, so work with pride on what is 16 us."
When the senior 17his speech with the school's 18,"Altiora Peto, "which means" I fight for higher things", the entire room burst into cheers.19 Bailey's message was heard loud and clear. Bailey then closed his eyes and20 the words “Thank you”.
Betty Ford was born in 1918 in Chicago. Her family moved to Michigan she was young. Betty did everything (careful)and enjoyed music best. After high school, she went to school (learn)more about dancing. Later on, she met a famous (dance), Martha Graham. She joined Graham's troupe(表演团)in New York. After five years, Betty moved back to Machigan started a dancing group there. She taught dancing to children with disabilities. Betty met Gerald Ford in 1947. They got (marry)the next year. Gerald chose to work for Congress(国会)after (wed). Betty took care their children. A short time (late), Nixon gave up his position of the president. As a result, Gerald Ford (elect)president and Betty became the First Lady.
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
The summer holiday is drawing nearly. I feel happy because I will have more time to make good use of. With so many things do, I have made a plan. First, I will keep doing exercises and be health. Second, I'll go to visit my grandparent. It was them who brought me up. Third, I'll devote my time to go over the notes. I'll review that my teachers taught me. Through my hard work, and I'm sure to make many progress. I'm looking forward to having the meaningful holiday.
