As a working mom with three young sons, keeping the house clean is a big challenge. ______1.__ we clean the house every week, one hour later after cleaning our bedrooms and bathrooms are back to their __________2._(mess) look. When asked, my boys will help neaten their room, clear their plates from the table and pick up their school junk. But I need to remind them______3.____ it again and again.
If I don’t remind them, I will step over all the things _______4.__make my house look like a garbage can. This is quite _______5.___ change from my pre-kid years when I never ______6.___(leave) any waste in the house. ____7.____seems that I cannot get these days back again at my own house.
When last week I found a program called “Share a Healthy Habit” on a newspaper, I saw a great chance to engage my sons in cleaning chores. Why not encourage these behaviors during the summer, while school is out and their life is ________8.__ (relax)?
The goal for my boys is to clean_____9._____own dorm room themselves when they are free. The rewards for clean habits start young and continue as they get ______10.____ (old), so I need to start my plan as soon
When you are learning English, you find wrong to translate a sentence word by word into your language. Take the sentence “How do you do?” as an . If you look each word in the , one at a time, what is your ? It must be a sentence in your native language. Languages do not only have different sounds, they are also in many other ways. It is very to master the rules of word in the study of English, too. If the puts words in a very unusual order, the listener doesn’t the speaker’s sentence easily.
Another thing we must always is that there are a lot of in the English language. ，when we say “look out!” to a man who is in danger, we mean “Be careful!”
When people are parting, they often say “Good—bye” “Bye—bye!” But sometimes they say “Good morning!” or “Good afternoon!” or “Good evening!” or “Good night!” to one another “Good—bye!” In fact, few people know that “Good—bye!” is a short way of saying “God be with you!”
1.A.it B.that C.you D.yourself
2.A.second B.spoken C.native D.foreign
3.A.advice B.example C.article D.answer
4.A.up B.at C.after D.down upon
5.A.sentence B.book C.phrase D.dictionary
6.A.idea B.meaning C.answer D.translation
7.A.wrong B.interesting C.puzzled D.strangely
8.A.same B.different C.similar D.alike
9.A.important B.easy C.simple D.hard
10.A.place B.stress C.order D.formation
11.A.speaker B.listener C.reader D.writer
12.A.read B.repeat C.translate D.understand
13.A.remember B.say C.do D.deal with
14.A.letter B.words C.phrases D.idioms
15.A.Such as B.For example C.Because of D.According to
16.A.hardly B.nearly C.really D.clearly
17.A.and B.or C.instead D.as well
18.A.don't B.must C.should D.may
19.A.without B.instead of C.unless D.more than
20.A.today B.tomorrow C.in future D.in the past
In the world nothing is more important than health. If people took away our money, houses, cars, or even our clothes, we could still survive. 1. Then how can we keep healthy?
First of all, we should eat healthily. I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk food. 2. I only eat little meat. 3. It helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy. In addition, I think friends are an important part of one’s health. 4. I always feel better when I am with friends than when I am alone. When I am with my friends, I always laugh. Laughing is also an important part of health. It is good to stay with my friends.
By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my body at a proper weight and keep healthy. By spending time with my friends, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them. 5.
A. What’s more, taking exercise is very important.
B. Some people appear fat because they often eat too much.
C. I think a strong will is necessary if we want to keep fit.
D. I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruits which are full of vitamins.
E. There are some people who like staying alone, but they keep healthy.
F. But if our health were taken away, we could surely die.
G. Many studies show that people with few friends often get sick.
Babysitter Wanted
I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then additional times as needed. Applicant should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, drug-free, and have experience caring for babies. A college student looking for a part-time job is also OK. The pay is $ 10 an hour.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, please reply to: rebecharv @ aol.com or call 800-4964. It is urgent!
Office Manager wanted
A company is looking for a full-time manager to be in charge of the business aspects. Strong skills are needed in organization and business management. The office manager is responsible for keeping financial records, so he/she should be familiar with computer.
Please send your resume to jim @ californiaaquatics. com or call 800-6978.
Waiter/ Waitress wanted
Specialty Restaurant is looking for an experienced and well seasoned waiter/ waitress. A knowledge of wines and fine dining experience are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics of fine dining and customer service.
If you're interested, please reply to job-tkupe 1329358152 @ craigslist. org.
This is a part-time job. Please, no phone calls about this job!
Office Cleaner Wanted
Looking for Part-time work?
Position available in the Mississauga area!
Part-time 4 hours per day from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Duties include:
--Clean Washrooms
--Dust Furniture
-- Mopping floors
--Other general cleaning
Some experience is necessary
Pay: $ 15 per hour
Reply to: job-p3b7u-1365632206 @ craigslist.org or call 800-8197
1.The position of a(n) ___________ is full-time job.
A. babysitter B. office manager
C. waiter/ waitress D. office cleaner
2.Where can you send e-mail as a college girl?
A.job-p3b7u-1365632206 @ craigslist.org
B. job-tkupe 1329358152 @ craigslist. org.
C. jim @ californiaaquatics. Com
D. rebecharv @ aol.com
3. Which of the following is the most important for waiter/ waitress job?
A. Being familiar with computers.
B. Having a knowledge of wines.
C. Knowing more about menus.
D. Working well under pressure.
Group–buying in China
Modeled after US hot website Groupon.com, group buying websites are now popular in China. These websites use the power of group buying to get competitive discounts （打折）for a daily deal on some best stuff to do, see, eat and buy in the cities across China. Discounts are available within just one click. Zhao lei, a software engineer in Beijing, loves the one-hour lunch break at noon, as it is the best time for him to check “today’s special” at his favorite group buying websites . Sometimes he searches for great deals at directory sites devoted to the new shopping space. Zhao spends around 800 yuan ($117.65) on group buying every month, mostly to buy food coupons （优惠劵）for eating at some nice restaurants and occasionally to find something fun to do. ‘‘I love group buying. In addition to the competitive discounts it offers, it helps me get something fun, exciting and new, and such surprises give me a reason to try something new,” he said. When he finds a really good bargain, he will send the link to friends or colleagues through MSN,QQ, or e-mail, or share the information at some social networking websites. In doing so, he often gets a certain cut off the price. At some sites, buyers are invited to leave notes about what they want to buy and the website will consider it if similar applications（申请）reach a certain number. That is how Zuo got her digital camera after waiting for two months. “It is cool. I want to buy a new digital camera for my trip to Switzerland this winter, but I never expected such cheap prices!” Zuo said.
1.We can learn from the passage that________.
A. China is the first country to start group buying
B. the price of group buying depends on the market
C. you can’t get the best you need through group buying
D. group buying is becoming popular in China
2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Zhao Lei has to spend about 800 yuan on group buying per month.
B. Zhao Lei never surfs at other directory sites for group buying.
C. Zhao Lei finds it easy to do group buying.
D. Zhao Lei can’t buy food coupons to eat at a nice restaurant.
3.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Zhao Lei’s online purchasing life.
B. Group buying
C. The US hot websites
D. A new digital camera
4.Zhao Lei succeeded in getting a certain cut off the price by__________.
A. bargaining face to face
B. discussing with the sellers
C. providing the link to others
D. inviting others to talk about the price
I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签 ) everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed！” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled (爬 ) under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn't notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me. “Thanks.”
Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn't always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in cleaning up and holding on.
1.What made Kate so angry one evening?
A．She couldn't find her books.
B．She heard the author shouting loud.
C．She got the news that her grandma was ill.
D．She saw the author's shoes beneath her bed.
2.The author tidied up the room most probably because ________.
A．she was scared by Kate's anger
B．she hated herself for being so messy
C．she wanted to show her care
D．she was asked by Kate to do so
3.How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed?
A．By analyzing causes. B．By showing differences.
C．By describing a process. D．By following time order.
4.What might be the best title for the story?
A．My Friend Kate B．Hard Work Pays Off
C．How to Be Organized D．Learning to Be Roommates
