I was raised in a house where my sisters and I weren’t trusted by our mother to manage our own appearance．As a result，there were rules，and trends were largely ignored. A few years ago，I was home for a visit when my mom，now in her early 70s，called me into her bedroom．We were about ready to leave for dinner．“I don’t know what to wear” she complained “You girls always look so good．”
I paused in the doorway and looked at her,wondering if I'd misheard．“What do you mean?”I asked her．“You know what to wear‘'No．”she answered．“I don’t．Can you pick something?”I was so surprised．
This was the same woman who，in 1989，told my younger sister she wasn’t allowed to leave the house wearing a pair of ripped(有破洞的)jeans；the same woman who，in high school，called me while l was out at a party to ask if my hair was up．“You look better with it down，”she told me，before I could answer I realized，suddenly,that my mother—always so strong—not only wanted my opinion，but needed it．I pulled a pair of blue jeans from the closet and a light blue sweater from her drawer “Wear this with your black shoes，”I told her．She did My mother certainly doesn’t need anyone to take care of her．In fact，she still cares for my grandmother who lives with her．But with that one question，my mother and I started the role reversal(转变)that happens with all parents and all children，from caregiver to receiver．
Now,if I’m visiting or we’re together,it's rare for her to wear anything without checking with me first．But every so often，it seems like she asks me just to be able to disagree with my answer and pick out something on her own．And when she does，I just tell her what I think of the way she looks. Sometimes it's“great”．And sometimes it’s“awful．’’
1.When the author was young，she____.
A. could never know what to wear
B. always wore trendy clothes and hairstyles
C. was not allowed to go to parties at night
D. had to pick her clothes according to her mother’s rules
2.The first time the author’s mother asked her for advice on clothes，she____.
A. was happy to do something for her mother
B. came to realize that her mother needed her care
C. was worried that her mother was too old to live alone
D. had no idea what was suitable for her mother
3.When the author gives her opinion about clothes，her mother____.
A. always accepts her suggestions happily
B. sometimes chooses to follow her own ideas
C. is often surprised by what the author says
D. still shows uncertainty about what to wear
4.The author wrote this article mainly to____.
A. show what it is like to have a strict mother
B. remind readers to visit their parents often
C. stress her mother’s great influence on her
D. show how the role of parents and their children call change
Cosmetic surgery (整容手术) is not something to be entered into lightly. Unfortunately, in this modern world, we have become confused by very narrow standards of beauty. Images of stars who never seem to age are seen everywhere these days. We forget the fact that most of these images are the result of super photo manipulation (处理), driven by the extremely powerful beauty industry. We are all different — why should we all look the same? Isn’t there more to life than having surgery in order to have the same boring face that everybody else wants to have?
—Dr Elisabeth McKenna, Psychologist
Yes, it’s not real! That’s what I told my friends when they started asking me about my nose job. I’d always been sensitive to my nose, but it took me a long time before I decided to go for cosmetic surgery. I took advice from several doctors and after careful consideration I finally decided to have it done. I had been saving money from my part-time job and my parents helped me out with the rest. It was quite expensive but I don’t regret a penny of it. In fact I wish I’d had it done a few years ago. I’ m sure I wouldn’t have been laughed at so much at school.
—Debbie Caron, Student
It makes me really angry to think of the millions of people who spend much money on cosmetic surgery. Surgery should be carried out for medical purposes, not vanity (虚荣心). I would rather all the money spent on cosmetic surgery was used to treat people around the world who are in need but can’t get proper medical treatment. Furthermore, there are thousands of under-qualified doctors out there who only care about getting as rich as possible as quickly as possible. They don’t care about the psychological and physical damage they do. The whole industry makes me sick. We should do something to stop it.
—Danny Glass, Student
1.What does Dr Elisabeth McKenna suggest?
A. Don’t be fooled by “perfection”.
B. Cosmetic surgery often goes wrong.
C. The beauty industry needs improving.
D. It’s unnecessary to set new standards of beauty.
2.What did Debbie Caron’s cosmetic surgery bring to her?
A. More friends. B. More worries.
C. More self-confidence. D. More job opportunities.
3.How does Danny Glass feel about those who have cosmetic surgery?
A. They should be treated as patients.
B. They hurt themselves psychologically and physically.
C. They can have a new start.
D. They waste money and medical resources.
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This summer holiday, I make a trip to Sanya with my parents, which was unforgettable experience for me. In the morning, we got to the hotel located in the center of the city. After breakfasts, we began our travel. At first, we took the bus to an aquarium(水族馆).Wandering in it, and of course I saw such many different kinds of fishes that I couldn't believe my eyes, We could also see the show of dolphins. Then we had lunch in a restaurant , which position was near the aquarium.The seafood, which was very famous in China, was deliciously. After lunch, we went swimming. The sea was blue and the beach was golden. We all enjoyed us in the sea. During this trip, we also went to some places which were interested and well known in Sanya. All at all, we had a good holiday.
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Our trip was fantastic, Every driver and every tour guide1.(be) knowledgeable, and tried to meet our interests and wishes. As Erich practiced his Chinese with them,they responded in English. The locations2.(select) by us were most interesting. Although I am not used3.sub-zero weather,4.was Harbin that I would recommend to any travel lover because it was so unique. All of the sights were unique with so much to offer. If we hadn't gone on the trip to Harbin, we would 5. ( have) no chance to enjoy all the sights there then.
The hotel accommodation was comfortable, We had one experience when the power went off in a block that contained our hotel , but6.( fortunate), the power was restored within a few hours. The restaurants were as unique as the areas7.we went and a Chinese cuisine was enjoyed by all four. Our guides made certain that our meal was ready and to our8. (tasty).
If our son and daughter-in-law stay another year, we will discuss a repeat visit next year around the same time. As Erich and Caitlin are students at an in ternational university in Tianjin , the trip revolves around their academic schedules. We are quite pleased with the nice9. (serve) provided by the relevant people. 10.(show) our friends and family we have taken lots of photos and videos.
We went out to dinner tonight to celebrate my daughter's beautiful performance. We don't do this often because of our______budget.
I noticed a very______mom come in with her three children, maybe about age 4 or 5. She looked like she had just______work. She sat with her children quietly taking care of them and______all their needs. Then I noticed as soon as the last course______arrived, she took a bite of her food in a hurry and then one of the______had to go to the bathroom. They all left the table and she______them—so lovingly and______— especially after what may have been a long day at work. She was still wearing some kind of uniform.
I ______ myself from the table and quietly went to the hostess stand. I ______ $15 to the hostess and said, “Can you put this anonymously(匿名地) towards that mom of 3's ______？ I am hoping it will ______ at least the children's meals.” The hostess had such a lovely smile and accepted the ______. I didn't stand around ______ as I didn't want anyone—even my own family—to ______ what was going on. I wanted it to be completely anonymous.
For the ______ of my meal, I did all I could not to pay any more attention ______ to the table, as I didn't want her to suspect that it was me that had ______ their dinner.
It feels so ______ to live in this type of world, full of love and ______， instead of anger, sadness and self－service.
1.A. separate B. previous C. embarrassing D. total
2.A. depressed B. exhausted C. graceful D. excited
3.A. quitted B. started C. finished D. lost
4.A. practicing B. overlooking C. recognizing D. satisfying
5.A. finally B. suddenly C. luckily D. really
6.A. customers B. brothers C. hostesses D. kids
7.A. led B. pushed C. sent D. hurried
8.A. desperately B. naturally C. patiently D. silently
9.A. helped B. excused C. forgave D. cheered
10.A. wrote B. handed C. returned D. threw
11.A. bill B. menu C. table D. price
12.A. support B. improve C. cover D. enrich
13.A. invitation B. order C. decision D. offer
14.A. more B. long C. twice D. again
15.A. read B. prove C. know D. confirm
16.A. rest B. half C. end D. most
17.A. happily B. safely C. calmly D. directly
18.A. paid for B. looked into C. prepared for D. cleared away
19.A. crazy B. perfect C. difficult D. wonderful
20.A. pity B. kindness C. wisdom D. trust
