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The course discusses topics like the significance of communication and tips for improving body language. The course is delivered by award-winning instructors. 3. Digital Body Language This course teaches how to improve your digital personal brand. It discusses a variety of topics like the power of face, personality and confidence, drawing attention, and web page essentials. By the end of the course, you will perfect online presence, master body language online （北京）股份有限公司 and level up your digital brand. 4. How To Make A Great First Impression This course will make you realize how eye contact, a smile and handshake can increase your chances of improving the first impression you make on the other person, which is quite useful to anyone starting a new job. By the end of the course you will pick up the skills and confidence you need to make a good first impression. 1. Which of the following courses may best suit a senior manager? A. Digital Body Language. B. Body Language Course. C. 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She had a fourth turtle on her knee that she was carefully cleaning with a brush, which made me feel surprised. “Hello, ” I said. “If you don’t mind, I’d love to know what you’re doing with these turtles. ” “I’m cleaning off their shells, ” she replied. “Anything on a turtle’s shell weakens the turtle’s ability to take in heat and blocks its ability to swim. It can also impair and weaken the shell over time. ” She went on, “I spend a couple of hours each Sunday morning, relaxing by this lake and （北京）股份有限公司 helping these little guys out. It’s my own strange way of making a difference. ” “Well then, don’t you think your time could be better spent? It’s a waste of time. And 99% of these turtles don’t have kind people like you to help them clean off their shells. So, how exactly are your efforts here truly making a difference?” The woman smiled, then looked down at the turtle on her knee, wiped off the last piece of algae (海 藻) from its shell, and said, “Sweetie, if this little guy could talk, he’d tell you I just made all the difference in the world. ” 4. What was the writer surprised at according to Paragraph 2? A. Four turtles in the cage. B. The beautiful scenery in the park. C. A small metal cage put beside the water. D. A woman cleaning off the turtles’ shells. 5. What does the underlined word “impair” in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Hurt. B. Clean. C. Protect. D. Paint. 6. Why did the writer doubt the woman’s efforts? A. The woman had so much free time. B. The woman didn’t protect the environment. C. He thought the woman’s efforts meaningless. D. He thought the turtles didn’t need to be cleaned. 7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. A Strange Woman. B. The Power of Kindness. C. The Meaning of Cleaning. D. Turtles in the Metal Cage. C Scientists have made great discoveries. But how have they influenced our personal lives? Do kids in your classroom even know when Einstein lived? You may be wondering: why is it important to teach kids stories about modern-day scientists? First, stories of scientists can encourage kids. Chris Hadfield is a Canadian who went to space, and he's a real guitar-playing person. He makes singing videos on the website. His story can make kids think scientists are also common people. Hearing scientists' stories makes kids think that they can do that too. （北京）股份有限公司 But not only that, the stories of famous scientists can encourage kids to explore and never give up. Bill Nye was always refused when trying to be an astronaut. But up to now, he has made a lot of successes in his role as a popular science educator and engineer. Besides, it's no secret that scientific discoveries require trying, and trying again. Another way some scientists can encourage kids is through their diversity. Neil deGrasse Tyson, for example, is an African-American, which is not common in his field. Such stories can make kids think anyone can be a scientist. It's important to know that scientists don't need to be "gifted" or "good" at school. Often we consider a scientist as being an extremely smart kid at school, which doesn't have to be true. They just need to have a great interest in science. Telling students stories of scientists can encourage them to show interest in science. As long as they are interested, they are likely to become a scientist in the future. Modern scientists teach kids that knowledge builds upon the foundation others have laid. This is important—no one can do it alone. Scientists' stories can encourage today's young scientists to keep trying. They'll be encouraged not to give up on the dream of exploring and making discoveries. Even if they haven't made important discoveries, their research may help the following scientists. 8. What can Chris Hadfield's story tell students? A. Scientists are interested in different things. B. Students should have a hobby of their own. C. Scientists can be ordinary like people around us. D. Students should consider scientists as their models. 9. Which of the following will the author agree with? A. Scientists are not necessarily very smart at school. B. Not all scientists really show interest in science. C. Scientists are usually good at their schooling. D. African-Americans are more likely to become scientists. 10. What can be learned according to the last paragraph? A. Scientists should help each other. B. A scientist should never give up trying. （北京）股份有限公司 C. Making discoveries is necessary for scientists. D. New scientific discoveries may be based on others' findings. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. Why scientists are important to us. B. 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