Low-Cost Gifts for Mother’s Day
Gift No. 1
Offer to be your mother’s health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor’s visits whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say “no need,” but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor’s visit. The best part? This one is free.
Gift No. 2
Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. “Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother’s life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.
Gift No. 3
Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”
Gift No. 4
Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity(慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things—many of which are “green” —and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.
【小题1】What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor’s visits?
| A.Fake notes. | B.Be with her. |
| C.Buy medicine. | D.Give her gifts. |
| A.Keeping her medical information together. |
| B.Buying all gifts for her from one company. |
| C.Making a 1ist of her medical check-ups. |
| D.Storing her medicines in a safe place. |
| A.In Gift No. 1. | B.In Gift No. 2. |
| C.In Gift No. 3. | D.In Gift No. 4. |
| A.enjoy good sleep | B.be well-organized |
| C.get extra support | D.give others help |
【小题1】B
【小题2】A
【小题3】C
【小题4】D
解析试题分析:本文是一篇应用文,题材是广告。作者介绍了4则母亲节期间为母亲提供的礼物的广告。
【小题1】细节理解题。根据第一则广告中的“Promise to be there for any and all doctor's visits whether a disease or a regular medical check-up.”(不管是疾病检查还是定期的医疗检查,你都一定要陪母亲看医生。)可知B正确。关键词定位:文章中的Promise to be there和be with her是同意表达。
【小题2】细节理解题。根据文章第二则广告中的“Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information.”可知,帮助母亲管理好医疗诊断记录,列一张药及喝药时间的清单。故选A。
【小题3】细节理解题。根据题干关键词“improve your mother's sleep”定位第三则广告中的“Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep”(给母亲买棉床单和舒适的枕头,让母亲睡眠更好。)由此可知C正确。
【小题4】推理判断题。文章最后一段提到Present for Purpose,联系该段中的“she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.”可知,这个礼物可以让母亲给别人提供帮助。故D正确。
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
China is now sending more college students to study in the United States than any other country. A new report shows a 23 percent increase in the number of Chinese students coming to the U.S.
The latest edition of the annual Institute of International Education(IIE)and another US institute found a 5 percent rise in the number of international university students in the US compared to one year ago. There are now over 157, 000 Chinese students at U.S. colleges and universities.
Aisa accounted for four of the top five countries and regions to take advantage of the US higher education system. “Increased numbers of students from China, particularly at the undergraduate level, largely accounts for the growth this past year,” the report stated. “They really enroll in a full range of US higher education,” said Peggy Blumenthal, senior counselor to the president of IIE, the group that made the report. “20 years ago, students from China only knew of a handful of US insitiutions, but now, they are enrolling in our community colleges, in our small liberal arts institutions, in the research universities. Really spread across the country,” she said.
Chinese mainland was in the number one spot, while India was the number two country of origin. South Korea was third and Canada was number four. China’s Taiwan held the number five spot. Saudi Arabia was in sixth with a 44-percent increase, while Japan was seventh, down 14 percent.
Blumenthal attributes the increase in the number of Chinese students heading to US colleges to limited university places in China, as well as a feeling from students and their parents than they want a “unique” educational experience. China’s family planning policy, says Blumenthal, has also meant that families can concentrated resources on a single child.
The University of California at Los Angeles has one of the largest Asian student populations of any college in the United States.
【小题1】Which ranked the third place sharing US higher education?
| A.Saudi Arabia | B.South Korea | C.Canada | D.India |
| A.The US colleges are better than those in China. |
| B.Each family in China has only one child. |
| C.China lacks enough educational resources. |
| D.Chinese students can enter varieties of US colleges. |
| A.The number of Chinese students going to the US has increased by 23%. |
| B.The University of California has contributed to Asian education greatly. |
| C.Chinese student populations in the US mainly consist of undergraduates. |
| D.Chinese students know more about US higher education than before. |
| A.Chinese College Students Rush to US Schools |
| B.The Large Number of Chinese Students in the US |
| C.Chinese Students Make Up Largely Foreign Students in the US |
| D.Asian Middle School Students in the US Universities |
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We change our featured destinations very frequently so be sure to keep coming back to see what new ideas we have for your family vacation.We feature a different state,park, and city destination on the front page of the website.These change frequently, so be sure to sign up for our newsletter so you can be sure to keep up with all the new information.
Another great feature we are offering is Guest Articles.These may come from a travel professional,author, parent or child about their travel ideas or offers.These informative articles are great to read and are perfect for discovering valuable tips and tricks for the travel less stressful.Plus,in many articles you will discover some hidden gems(珍品)that you probably miss if you did not know about them.
One of the best things about our website is our ability to get you discounted Tours and Attraction Passes to the places you want to go most.This is a fantastic way to plan ahead and have your tours and passes paid for and pick them up before you leave your home.Now that is a helpful way to go.These programs can save you over 50%of what you could expect to pay when you arrive.And,we are adding new tours and programs every week.Be sure to check it out.
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【小题2】What does the writer want to do by writing this text?
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| B.To offer travelers featured destinations. |
| C.To attract readers to surf a tourist website. |
| D.To introduce hidden gems for traveling. |
| A.steps to sign up for the family vacation website. |
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Among the topics covered: introduction to the blog, the benefits of blogging, focusing on your blog concept, how to set up and keep a page, tips for effective blog writing and drawing visitors to your blog.
Course offered
How to blog
In this four-week course, a blogging expert will guide you through the process of designing, setting up, writing, and improving a blog. Each student will talk with the expert on blog, then set up a “live” blog and introduce it to the rest of the class for suggestions. Students will also have chances to ask the expert questions.
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| A.There are more than 25 students in each class. |
| B.The course is intended for teenagers under 18. |
| C.It will cost you $ 150 to learn the course. |
| D.New lectures are given each day. |
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Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!
·Towner Writer Squad (班组)for kids aged 13-17
Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.
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Application & Selection
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Any questions 一 feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whame@towner.gov.uk
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Start time: 6 September, 2014
Meet every other Saturday,2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.
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Fee: £179
For more information go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk
【小题1】Towner Writer Squad will be started _______.
| A. to train comedy and TV writers |
| B. to explore the fantastic gallery space |
| C. to introduce a contemporary art museum |
| D. to promote the development of young writers |
| A. provide a piece of their writing |
| B. meet the Writer Squad Leader |
| C. offer their family information |
| D. complete an application form |
| A. 6 September, 2014 |
| B. 8 September, 2014 |
| C. 17 September, 2014 |
| D. 12 October, 2014 |
| A. Practising as much as possible. |
| B. Gaining confidence and having fun. |
| C. Studying and writing at their own pace. |
| D. Learning skills from writers and teachers. |
| A. facebook.com/towner |
| B. newwritingsouth.com |
| C. newtowner.org.uk |
| D. towner.org.uk |
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Here 's your weekly roundup of who's hiring in town and in nearby St. Charles County and Maryland Heights.
Who's Hiring: Petco
Location: St. Charles
Job: Cashier
Description: The cashier will help achieve store sales goals while helping to provide cus tomers with the products they need for happy and healthy pets. Petco is looking to you to pro vide exceptional customer service as you perform all aspects of point of sale service - cash, credit and check sales, returns and exchanges: This means offering quick and polite response to those customers who choose to shop with us.
Requirements: While a high school diploma is preferred, you must be able to demonstrate basic math skill and strong communication skills. You must be customer service focused and able to interact professionally and effectively through both verbal and written communication with everyone with whom you come into contact.
To Apply: Apply online .
Who's Hiring: City of St. Peters
Location: St. Peters
Job: Temporary Parks Worker
Description: Performs general labor to repair and maintain parks, playgrounds. athletic fields, and trails. Operates and performs minor maintenance to light and heavy equipment, power tools, motorized equipment, and vehicles.
Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. High School graduate certificate. One year of applicable experience. Ability to frequently lift and/or move up t0 50 pounds and carry it a reasonable distance, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds.
Pay: $15.27 per hour
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Location: Maryland Heights
Job: Teller
Description: Responsible for handling deposits, check cashing, money orders, official checks. traveler's checks, and saving bonds. Know customers' needs and suggest appropriate bank services. Make referrals (移交 )to sales staff to assist the branch in meeting its sales goals. Commerce Bank reserves the right to fill all Part Time Teller positions as soon as qualified candidates are identified.
To Apply: Apply online .
【小题1】If you want to be a cashier
| A.you should provide customers what they need for free. |
| B.you should make the customers satisfied all the time |
| C.you should exchange ideas with customers freely |
| D.you should select goods instead of helping the customers |
| A.you must be an excellent athlete |
| B.you should finish the college course |
| C.you must be an American citizen |
| D.you should have your own vehicle |
| A.A teller should make advice for customers wisely. |
| B.A parks worker should weigh less than 75 pounds. |
| C.You must get in touch with Commerce Bank by phone. |
| D.You can earn the most if you choose City of St. Peters. |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
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Keep it in the air: The Chaoyang Theater is one of the Beijing theaters to present acrobatics (杂技) all year round. Top acrobatic artists invited from all over the country perform for Chinese and foreign tourists. The program contains trick cycling, leaping through hoops and Chinese magic tricks. Some of the artists have won prizes in international competitions.
Time: 7:15 p.m. Daily
Place: 36, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District
Tel: 1716, 16818
Use your head: Green Hat is a new drama given by a group of young Chinese actors. It's a rewrite of American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne's famous novel The Scarlet Letter. It describes the heroine's great courage in finding the true love against the public disagreement.
Time: 7:15 p.m. until March 5, except Mondays
Place: China Children's Theater
Tel: 102220, 102210
Mix and match: Story of Puppets tells of a fairy, Zixia, who looks for true love in the human world. After watching a puppet play Peony Pavilion, she thinks there must be true love in reality, so she uses magic to turn the puppet characters into humans, wanting to fall in love with the puppet hero. But things don't go as she planned...Li Liuyi, the director of the play has made several successful attempts to present different traditional operas in one play. This time he combines Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, and Pingju Opera along with a band, using the structure of modem drama.
Time: 7:30 p. m. until March 10, except Mondays
Place: Small Playhouse of Beijing People's Art Theater
Tel: 121118
Peking Opera: The Beijing Peking Opera Troupe will give two performances at the Chang'an Crand Theater. Each performance includes two classical excerpts (选段). One is Wenxi (a play focusing on singing and dancing); the other is Wuxi (a play full of acrobatic dancing). The first night will be The Crossroad and Presenting a Pearl of the Rainbow Bridge. And the second night will see the performance of The Goddess of Heaven Scatte.
Place: Chang'an Grand Theater
Tel: 813108
【小题1】We can learn from the text that _____.
A Story of Puppets is a play held in China Children's Theater
B. the artists who have won prizes will perform magic tricks
C. on March 5 there will be two plays for us to choose
D. the artists in the Beijing Peking Opera Troupe are from all over the country
【小题2】If a tourist wants to see a performance on March 15, he can call _____ to book a ticket.
| A.813108 | B.121118 | C.102220 | D.16818 |
| A.The director of the Story of Puppets combines different operas in it. |
| B.Green Hat is based on a famous novel acted by some American artists. |
| C.Top Acrobatic artists will present their performances around our country. |
| D.The Beijing Peking Opera Troupe will give two performances with the same excerpts |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
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| Antz is a movie that shows young kids how to work as a team. It shows however small a part they may have, what matters most is the team outcome of that small-small effort they all put to make things happen. It tells them never ever to give up the dream and never ever to accept failure. It tells about an ant that is never known by its size but by its team. | ||
| Forrest Gump tells a story of a boy who stands for friends and has a strong will power. He never throws his life for chance but makes the best out of it. This story will make your kids feel sure about themselves and their abilities, making them brave enough to stand up to any challenges. | ||
| Lion King is an American animated (动画的)musical adventure film produced by Wall Disney Feature Animation. The movie will show your kids the importance of having friends in one’s life. | ||
| Dumbo will give your child wings to imagine without any boundaries. He doesn’t have to be logical every time. He has to understand that it’s the mental strength rather than the physical strength that brings out the best out of everything. Free for parents who come to see the film with their child. | ||
| ? | | As a parent we are always caring about our kids but sometimes it’s not helpful for their growth. Finding Nemo, an animated film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation, shows us how to teach them to overcome their fear by trying things,failing and bouncing back again for the /ry. |
| The director brings out the best of the characters in the movie Toy Story. The movie portrays the emotions of the toys. How beautifully the emotions like friendship,togetherness ,leadership,love,care and so on have turned up in this movie! | ||
| A.teamwork | B.self-confidence | C.Imagination | D.friendship |
| A. $ 10. | B.$ 20. | C.$ 30. | D.$ 45. |
| A. Parents. | B.Teachers. | C.Children. | D.Clerks. |
| A.friendship | B.love | C. leadership | D. Generosity |
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