One day, your child will need to earn a living. Kids can get an edge on the
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One day, your child will need to earn a living. Kids can get an edge on the work world by starting early and in doing so they will gain valuable experience working with different people. Also they can learn about managing money-have some money to spend once they get older, or save for college. But first ask yourself, is your child ready to work? Do they have the time, and won"t it interfere with their school work? If they are ready, then here are some jobs for kids to make money. BABY SITTER If your child likes younger kids, then a baby sitter is a popular choice. Parents often need a good and reliable baby sitter________. This position can be even expanded into a baby sitting service, by joining together a group of people who can offer babysitting services to all the parents in the neighborhood. PARENTS HELPER A parents helper is similar to a baby sitter. However, if your child is too young to babysit on their own, a job helping parents is a good opportunity. They can help watch someone"s kids and assist with the feeding, playing, or doing chores around the house. Later, once your child is older, they would likely have gained some references for regular babysitting work. HOUSE CLEANING Instead of a parents helper, your child could simply do house cleaning. There are many chores that would be suitable such as vacuuming, dusting. CAR WASHING Car washing is a needed service in many communities. Have_your_child_get together_with_a few_ friends to_offer_to_wash_local_cars. As an addition to this business, they can sell items such as coffee, snack bags and donuts while people wait for their car to be washed. See what other professional car washes charge in your area, and price the services competitively. ANIMAL CARETAKER If your child enjoys animals, then try an animal caretaker business. This might involve walking dogs, dog washing, or general grooming. HOUSE AND PET SITTING If a neighbor is taking a trip or vacation, then taking care of their house and/or pets may be an opportunity. This may include watering plants, and any other chores they may need. |
1. What"s the main idea of the passage? (within 10 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 2. Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following one? Kids are on the point of stepping into society through working early and working with different people can make kids learn some important life skills. ________________________________________________________________________ 3. Fill in the blank with proper words. (within 8 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 4. If you are a kid who needs a job, which one do you like to do and why?(within 15 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese. ________________________________________________________________________ |
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1. The ways for kids to make money. 2. Kids can get an edge on the work world by starting early and in doing so they will gain valuable experience working with different people. 3. to watch/look after their kids. 4. I would like to be a baby sitter because I like younger kids. 5. 让你的孩子和他的一些朋友一起为当地人提供洗车的服务. |
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Vans, Keds, Dollies-they sound like the names of rock bands, but if you have teenagers, you"ll know they"re actually the latest in teenage footwear. But experts are now warning that the current shoe fashions will be causing teenagers discomfort in the short term and storing up years of foot, knee and back pain in the future. Here, the experts identify the problems caused by teenagers"shoe choice. KEDS/VANS
Slipon shoes with elastic (弹性的) sides are particularly popular among teenage boys-with Keds and Vans the most soughtafter brands. The main problem is that they are just too flat-so flat that the heel, which strikes the ground first, becomes damaged and painful. BALLET PUMPS
The worst shoes of all are such light and thin dolly shoes.The problem is partly their flatness, as with Keds and Vans.However ballet pumps, which have no string or heel, have other specific problems. "As the shoe has no fastening device, it relies on the toes to keep the shoe on, causing an awkward gait (步法), this leads to shortand longterm problems such as calluses (茧子), heel and knee pain." WEDGES AND STILETIOS
These shoes can also cause problems with gait.They may look good, but the heels on these are so high they can force the wearer"s body weight forward, making them very unstable. Teens who wear these shoes regularly are also in danger of joining those millions of women with constant back pain. SCHOOL SHOES So what do podiatrists (足科医生) have on their wish list, especially for everyday wear? Something in a natural, breathable fabric, with a string to hold it on, with a small heel and a deep toebox that does not press the toes, such as Clark"s, Marks & Spencer or Rhino. If your teen insists on wearing "bad"shoes, get them some simple foot orthotics (矫形器) in the shoes. These support and correct the movement of the foot and, properly fitted by a podiatrist, can often transform their walk and halt the damage.
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1. Of all the shoes mentioned in the passage, which can cause the worst problems? |
A. Marks & Spencer. B. Wedges & Stilettos. C. Keds and Vans. D. Ballet Pumps. |
2. Which pair of shoes may not be found on the podiatrists"wish list? |
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3. The underlined word "halt" in the last paragraph probably means________. |
A. increase B. worsen C. stop D. cure |
4. From this passage we can infer________. |
A. trendy shoes may ruin teenagers" health B. fashionable shoes all have orthotics in them C. experts are strongly against wearing popular shoes D. podiatrists are experts at producing branded shoes |
5. In which column of Mail Online can you find this passage? |
A. Sports. B. Science. C. Health. D. Shopping. |
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When your kids were six or seven,you sent them to school.Did you ever wonder what goes through a teacher"s__1__as he or she tries to teach your kids?Did you ever wonder what the teacher__2__from you,the parents? Parents can be__3__or suspicious.They can be of great help to the teacher__4__be in need of help themselves.Some teachers think parents are too__5__on their children.Here is__6__one teacher puts it. "I usually have the__7__of parents coming in and__8__me how much they care about the kids" education and how they really__9__their kids.They tell me they stand and__10__them closely when they do their homework.Sometimes they__11__offer help with the kids"lessons as if they were teachers.They check their school work,and are too sensitive to__12__.They blame the kids on everything having to do __13__school.When a parent asks me how his or her kid is getting on in my class,my answer usually is "Well,you know,he is__14__a good kid.He is fine in my class.Maybe you don"t have to be so__15__with your kid." Teachers want parents to know that they are professionals at__16__with children.They have__17__ many children and even parents.Because of this,teachers can be__18__at educating children.Teachers are __19__that parents want their children to do well,but they know more about what children should be able to do at different ages and__20__. |
( )1.A.heart ( )2.A.reflects ( )3.A.effective ( )4.A.but ( )5.A.hard ( )6.A.where ( )7.A.problems ( )8.A.advising ( )9.A.help with ( )10.A.connect ( )11.A.even ( )12.A.marks ( )13.A.at ( )14.A.nearly ( )15.A.satisfied ( )16.A.working ( )17.A.fed ( )18.A.pleased ( )19.A.content ( )20.A.stages | B.mind B.results B.attentive B.or B.keen B.how B.contracts B.examining B.deal with B.guide B.already B.efforts B.beyond B.really B.careful B.playing B.observed B.worried B.doubtful B.classes | C.soul C.benefits C.supportive C.thus C.dependent C.when C.accidents C.telling C.make up C.watch C.still C.pains C.in C.seldom C.strict C.staying C.attended C.disappointed C.aware C.schools | D.spirit D.expects D.positive D.as D.crazy D.why D.agreements D.instructing D.give up D.inspire D.merely D.words D.with D.hardly D.cautious D.joking D.greeted D.experienced D.suspicious D.projects |
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Sleeping in on Saturday after a few weeks of too little shuteye may feel refreshing,but it can give a false sense of security. New research shows longterm sleep loss cannot be cured that easily.Scientists researched the effects of shortand longterm sleep loss and found that those who suffer longterm sleep loss may function normally so on after waking up,but experience steadily slower reaction times as the day goes by,even if they had tried to catch up the previous night. The research has important safety significances in an increasingly busy society,not just for shiftworkers but for the roughly one in six Americans who regularly get six hours or less of sleep a night. "We know that staying awake 24 hours without sleep will affect your performance to do all sorts of things,and this effect equals to drinking too much when driving," said lead researcher Dr Daniel Cohen of Boston"s Brigham and Women"s Hospital. But when those who suffer longterm sleep loss become allnighters,"the harm is increased ten times," Cohen said. The National Institutes of Health says adults need seven hours to nine hours of sleep for good health. Regularly getting too little sleep increases the risk of health problems,including memory impairment and a weakened immune system.More immediately,too little sleep affects reaction times;sleepiness is to blame for car crashes and other accidents. It has critically important complicated and unexpected results for anyone who works "crazy hours" and thinks they are performing fine with a few hours of weeknight sleep,said Harris,director at New York"s Montefiore Medical Center."Don"t think you can just bank_up your sleep on the weekend,because it doesn"t work that way," he warned. |
1.The text mainly advises people________. |
A.to sleep more time B.to sleep in on Saturday C.to sleep scientifically D.to sleep little on weekend |
2.People with longterm sleep loss________. |
A.are quicker in thinking B.may feel refreshed soon after waking up C.are surely energetic D.can have a strong sense of security |
3.What can we learn from the text? |
A.Most of the Americans get six hours or less of sleep a night. B.Staying up is worse for those who suffer longterm sleep loss. C.Traffic accidents have little to do with sleepiness. D.One in six Americans are allnighters. |
4.Which of the following is the immediate effect of longterm sleep loss? |
A.Health problems B.Immune system C.Reaction times D.Memory impairment |
5.The underlined phrase "bank up" in the last paragraph most probably means________. |
A.accumulate B.recover C.allocate D.credit |
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[1] There is always a way to be friends with everyone.Don"t be afraid to talk to people. Meeting strangers is the best way to make new friends! [2] If the group you want to be friends with is a shy group,and you"re a little more sociable, never ask them "Why don"t you talk?" or "Why are you quiet?" They hate that.It"s rude.Don"t do it.If you"re shy and you want to get into a sociable group,then just try to get a little attention, but try not to overdo it.No one likes a showoff.And remember that each group will be different. Observe what is appropriate for each group,and act accordingly,but don"t change yourself just to fit in. [3] Always be outgoing,and going out.Be outgoing,and you will ____________within a group.Go out a lot so that you will hang out with different groups.Being friends with everyone is time and energy consuming,because you must be friendly,outgoing,and willing to hang out, leaving very little time to yourself.That is something you have to consider before going and trying to be so popular. [4] However,being friends with everyone can be difficult.You may feel torn between friends;who to hang out with if it can"t be done at once.And if for any reason you cannot continue with the demanding time schedule,friends will fade rapidly.Make_sure_to_have a_ couple_strong friends,or_it_may_be possible_for_all_of_your_friends_to_become_just_ acquaintances. [5] Just remember:Don"t forget who your real friends are.Don"t become friends with someone just because they are a cheerleader or really popular.
1.What"s the best title of this passage?(Please answer within 10 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 2.Which sentence(s) in this passage could be replaced by the following one? Though you should make some necessary changes in making friends,you still stick to who you are. ________________________________________________________________________ 3.Fill in the blank in the third paragraph with proper words to complete the sentence.(Please answer within 5 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 4.What"s your advice about making friends with others?Why?(Please answer within 30 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 5.Translate the underlined sentence in the fourth paragraph into Chinese. ________________________________________________________________ |
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A university math tutor has discovered the science behind "singledom",finding that our chances of finding the perfect partner are just 1 in 285,000.Peter Backus,a tutor at the University of Warwick,published his "Why I Don"t Have a Girlfriend" paper after a threeyear love drought. His unconventional study uses a famous math formula called The Drake Equation (德雷克等式),which was first used to estimate the existence of extraterrestrial (地球以外) life. The results don"t look promising for British singles.30yearold Mr Backus found that out of the 30 million women in the UK,only 26 would be suitable girlfriends for him. The dull equation takes into account the number of women aged 24 to 34, living in his home city of London,and who are single,meaning his chances of meeting his dream woman on a night out are slim. The economics expert said: " There are 26 women in London with whom I might have a wonderful relationship.So, on a given night out in London there is a 0.0000034% chance of meeting one of these special people.That"s a 1 in 285,000 chance,so it"s not great." The puzzling Drake equation reads: N=R* x Fp x Ne x Fi x Fc x L,and helped pioneering scientist Professor Drake to predict that there could be 10,000 civilizations in our galaxy. Mr Backus simply replaced the original equation with his own criteria for a dream date,which included the percentage of women likely to find him attractive,and the number of girls aged 24~34 in London.He said:"The research may sound depressing to people looking for love,but the_good_news_for_singles is,it"s probably not your fault!" |
1.Mr Backus" discovery in this passage is mainly concerned about________. |
A.whether there exists life out of our planet B.the possibility of his being able to find love C.how to get rid of singledom D.what math can do to serve our daily life |
2.What does Mr Backus think of the result of his research? |
A.Optimistic. B.Depressing. C.Unrealistic. D.Exciting. |
3.What can we learn from the first paragraph? |
A.Mr Backus" major research field is "singledom". B.Mr Backus found a girlfriend three years ago. C.Mr Backus" new thesis will surely be well received. D.Mr Backus has been searching for love for long. |
4.By "the good news for singles" in the last sentence,Mr Backus probably mean________. |
A.you don"t have to blame yourself for remaining single B.maybe the discovery is not reliable at all C.the result was based on his own criteria D.there might be more dream date out of London |
5.Which of the following statements is true? |
A.This passage could be published in a scientific magazine. B.The passage intends to prove there are other civilizations. C.The writer doesn"t really understand the Drake equation. D.Most women in London are not suitable for university teachers. |
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