Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I'll watch her other
three. And when she watches two of mine, I'll take someone out.w The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christie's daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “she's like a different child when there's no one else around,” Christie shared with me quietly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn't have to make an effort to gain attention.
Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering（口吃的） son, Tom, doesn't stutter once during our ac
tivities since he doesn't have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam who's always follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.
The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child--talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves（应得到） to be an only child at least once in a while.What is the text mainly about?w
| A．The basic needs of children. |
| B．The advantage of spending time with one child at a time. |
| C．The happy life of two families. |
| D．The experience of the only child being with mother. |
Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were ________.
| A．happy | B．curious | C．regretful | D．friendly |
What is one of the changes the author finds in her children?
| A．Tom has less difficulty in speaking. | B．Sam holds her hand more often. |
| C．The boys become better followers. | D．The daughter acts like a leader. |
The author seems to believe that ________.
| A．having brothers and sisters is fun | B．it's tiring to look after three children |
| C．every child needs parents' full attention | D．parents should watch others' children |
Chocolate soap is supposed to be good for the skin. But it’s not so good for the tongue. Unfortunately for the US soldiers of World War II, the chocolate bars the army gave them tasted like they were intended for use in the bath.
In the army’s defense, it wasn’t trying to win any cooking awards. In fact, it specifically ordered that its chocolate bars not be too delicious, so soldiers wouldn’t eat them too quickly. These bars were created for survival, not taste. “They were awful,” John Otto, a former army captain in World War II said, “They were big, thick things, and they weren’t any good. I tried them, but I had to be awfully hungry after I tried them once.”
As unappealing as the chocolate bars were to some, others like them. Samuel Hinkle, the chemist who created the chocolate bars, pointed out that the number of bars made were far greater than the army needed. “It soon became obvious that the generous American soldiers were sharing their valued possessions with their foreign friends, whether soldiers of other countries or local citizens.”
The bars turned many hungry Europeans into friends of the United States. “People wanted them,” said Otto. “You’d give them to kids. In some places they were very hungry. And they surely helped relax people about American soldiers.”
Otto said he never saw a European turn his or her nose up at the chocolate. “It was food,” he said. “At that time, everyone was very hungry. I saw German kids standing outside the US army kitchen. They weren’t begging, just standing there very politely. When we were done, the kids would eat the food out of the garbage. They were so hungry.”
Other Europeans did not see chocolate until well after the war ended. “We didn’t see any Americans where I was,” said Elizabeth Radsma, who was 25 years old when the Germans occupied her country, the Netherlands. “Even after the war, we saw only the British. Maybe the Americans gave out some chocolates in the big cities, but we were only in a small town. Before the British, we saw only German soldiers. But chocolate? Don’t make me laugh! Maybe in my dreams!”
A soldier in the field might have responded “Be careful what you wish for”--and then gratefully bit on a chocolate bar, the only food available for miles.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．The US soldiers used the chocolate bars as bath soap. |
| B．The US army produced more chocolate bars than necessary for its soldiers. |
| C．The US soldiers did not have enough food during World War II. |
| D．European people regretted eating chocolate bars from the US soldiers. |
The underlined expression “turn his or her nose up at” probably means “________”.
| A．receive | B．demand |
| C．refuse | D．smell |
Why does the author mention the German kids’ story?
| A．To tell how friendly the American soldiers were. |
| B．To show how much they were eager for chocolate. |
| C．To prove German kids could be very polite. |
| D．To describe the hunger in Germany during the war. |
Elizabeth Radsma never saw chocolate during the war because ________.
| A．the US soldiers never showed up in the small town she lived in |
| B．the German soldiers kept them all for themselves |
| C．the British soldiers didn’t share it with the local people |
| D．the US soldiers handed out all chocolates to people in big cities |
How to look good in a photo?
What should you do if you want to have a nice photo taken? Whether it's work or fun, the most important thing is lighting. If you get bad lighting, you will look bad, too. Know where the light is. You don't want it below you or above you, you want it to shine directly at you.
The key thing is no shadow. If you are being photographed outside, do it in the morning, or wait till the 2 o'clock shadow has passed. Also don't let pictures in the magazines stress you out--all the pictures are taken by great photographers. And all the faces have had pimples(丘疹, 粉刺) taken out by computers.
Tip your head and learn what angles work with your face; everyone is different. So you have to learn what suits you. You can practice in Photo Booth for as long as it is your turn, to learn what angles suit your face. Tip your neck to make it look longer, make eye contact with the camera. No one can look bad if they smile.
For long legs, point one leg into center of the frame and get the photographer to shoot looking up your body.
For just leg shots, lie upside down and raise legs in the air for the best angle. And your legs will look thinner and be in better shape.
Keep shoulders back.
Always have mouth slightly open, enough to put a penny between your lips, as this will make your lips look fuller.
Lower your eyes and then look up just as shutter(快门) is clicked for full eyes.
Delete any evidence of a less than perfect photogenic moment, everyone has off days.If you want to look good in a photo, the light should be ______.
| A．below you | B．directly at you |
| C．above you | D．right behind you |
According to the passage, we should consider all EXCEPT ______.
| A．light | B．shadow |
| C．photographers | D．angles |
What advice does the author give on taking photos?
| A．Raise legs on the wall. | B．Look down. |
| C．Put a penny between lips. | D．Keep shoulders back. |
The following card includes a brief summary and a short assessment of a research paper. It can provide a guide for further reading on the topic.
Trevor, C. O., Lansford, B. and Black, J. W., 2004, "Employee turnover (人事变更) and job performance: monitoring the influences of salary growth and promotion", Journal of Armchair Psychology, vol. 113, no.1, pp. 56-64.
In this article Trevor et al. review the influences of pay and job opportunities in respect of job performance, turnover rates and employees' job attitude. The authors use data gained through organizational surveys of blue-chip companies in Vancouver, Canada to try to identify the main cause of employee turnover and whether it is linked to salary growth. Their research focuses on assessing a range of pay structures such as pay for performance and organizational reward plans. The article is useful as Trevor et al. suggest that there are numerous reasons for employee turnover and a variety of differences in employees' job attitude and performance. The main limitation of the article is that the survey sample was restricted to mid-level management, thus the authors indicate that further, more extensive research needs to be undertaken to develop a more in-depth understanding of employee turnover and job performance. As this article was published in a professional journal, the findings can be considered reliable. It will be useful additional information for the research on pay structures.The research paper published is primarily concerned with_____
| A．the way of preventing employee turnover |
| B．methods of improving employee performance |
| C．factors affecting employee turnover and performance |
| D．pay structures based on employee performance |
As is mentioned in the card, the limitation of the research paper mainly lies in that ____ .
| A．the data analysis is hardly reliable |
| B．the research sample is not wide enough |
| C．the findings are of no practical value |
| D．the research method is out-of-date |
Who might be most interested in this piece of information?
| A．Job hunters. |
| B．Employees in blue-chip companies. |
| C．Mid-level managers. |
| D．Researchers on employee turnover. |
Young people can have problems with their minds. Some students become worried because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates.
Li Wen，a junior 2 student from No.2 Middle School，could not understand his teacher and was doing badly in his lessons. He became so worried about it that he started to cut his finger with a knife.
Another student，16－year－old Yang Fang from No.1 Middle School，was afraid of exams. She got very worried in one，and when she looked at the exam paper，she couldn't think of anything to write.
A recent report from Jiefang Daily says about 18% of Shanghai teenagers have mental problems. Their troubles include being worried and very unhappy，and having problems in learning and getting on with people. Many students who have problems won't go for advice or help. Some think the y will look stupid if they go to see a doctor. Others don't want to talk about their secrets.
Liang Yuezhu，an expert on teenagers from Beijing Anding Hospital has the following advice for teenagers：
Talk to your parents or teachers often.
Take part in group activities and play sports.
Go to see a doctor if you feel unhappy or unwell.The students who often become worried or have trouble getting on with others may have ________．
| A．no parents | B．a headache |
| C．knife with them | D．mental problems |
Li Wen cut his finger with a knife because ________．
| A．he was afraid of his teacher |
| B．he was so worried about his studies |
| C．he wanted to frighten his parents |
| D．his finger was badly hurt |
Yang Fang's problem happened when ________．
| A．she had exams |
| B．she studied very hard |
| C．she talked with her parents |
| D．she thought of something |
Students who have problems won't ask others for help because ________．
| A．they won't let others think they are stupid |
| B．they don't think doctors can help them |
| C．they don't want to talk about their secrets |
| D．both A and C |
Recovery from bulimia（贪食症）is difficult，but a beautiful journey！You'll come across many challenges—but once you've beaten them，the world will look much more beautiful. You can recover from this illness—I promise！Remember：If I recovered—you can too!
I began throwing up（呕吐）when I was just a kid. Back then I didn't know why I did that. But now I can see that it was the result of my seeking so called fashionable diets.
I was only 8 years old when my aunty phoned my mom saying that I'd thrown up my dinner.I told them it was just a party trick，and they ignored it. Their reaction made me realize that this “trick” of mine should be a secret. I would continue doing it，but would never let anyone know.
As I got older，this secret habit got more and more serious，and this carried on for years. During my first year of university，at the age of 20，I wasted over $20,000 on food from the school dining hall.
Finally，after having had bulimia for nearly 12 years，I decided enough was enough. I was close to death—I could feel it in every part of my body. I needed help，and I made an appointment with a counselor（顾问）of my university. One year later，I graduated from university. I was proud of myself for getting my degree. But there was a deeper pride and strength inside my mind. I had beaten bulimia. It had been a long and difficult road—but I'd done it.What might cause the writer's bulimia according to the text?
| A．Her improper diets. |
| B．Lack of her parents' love. |
| C．Lack of communication with others. |
| D．Her bad habit of throwing up. |
What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
| A．The author almost felt hopeless at that time. |
| B．The author only believed her university counselor. |
| C．The author's university counselor offered to help her. |
| D．The author's university counselor majored in bulimia. |
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
| A．The author's bulimia didn't grow worse as she grew older. |
| B．The author believed that nobody could beat bulimia completely. |
| C．The author's bulimia helped her save money when at university. |
| D．The author had beaten bulimia when she graduated from university. |
The passage is written for people ______.
| A．who also suffer from bulimia |
| B．who major in bulimia at university |
| C．who want to form a good habit of dieting |
| D．who are eager to get a degree at university |