Not sure how to treat the special person in your life who has a daily chocolate requirement? We pulled together a list of different gifts ranging from traditional hot chocolate kits to chocolate soaps that will take their favorite to a whole new level.
1. HOT CHOCOLATE ON A STICK KIT, $36
Rather than traditional powder, inside you'll find eight different chocolate sticks with flavors like peanut butter, peppermint, and salted caramel. All your giftee needs to do is steam some milk, stir in their preferred flavor, and enjoy the sweet, warm goodness.
Buy it: Amazon
2. PRECISION COOKER, $178
The secret to the right chocolate texture is finding the perfect temperature. This one promises to bring the professional temperature control technique to the home cook. And your giftee won't even have to stay in the kitchen to reap the benefits. The tool's iPhone and Android apps allow users to control the temperature and time from far away.
Buy it: UncommonGoods
3. CHOCOLATE SOAPS, $30
The magic of chocolate goes beyond the kitchen. Help your favorite chocoholics start their day off right —— with the smell of warm chocolate. Each of the soaps, which include Amber Chocolate, Chocolate Bar, and Raspberry Drizzle, are made from olive oil, coconut, refined sweet almond oil, fragrance, and cocoa butter.
Buy it: Amazon
4. CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES KIT, $35
This kit is easy to use, so even if someone has never made chocolate before, they can experiment with all sorts of flavors and combinations without any previous experience. Inside the kit is a thermometer, two bags of dark chocolate chips, organic cocoa powder, organic coconut flakes, sea salt, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
Buy it: UncommonGoods
1. What is special about PRECISION COOKER?| A．It can teach users temperature control technique. |
| B．It can be controlled from a distance by its users. |
| C．It can make chocolate of different flavors. |
| D．It can cook dishes with better smell. |
| A．HOT CHOCOLATE ON A STICK KIT. |
| B．PRECISION COOKER. |
| C．CHOCOLATE SOAPS. |
| D．CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES KIT. |
| A．the website of UncommonGoods | B．the website of Amazon |
| C．a website for chocolate recipes | D．a website for gift shopping |
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1. What is special about Samsung EVO Select MicroSD Memory Card?| A．The fastest speed. | B．The highest storage. |
| C．An affordable price. | D．No write speed. |
| A．Shockproof. | B．Waterproof. |
| C．High speed. | D．Temperature-resistant. |
| A．SanDisk Ultra 512GB Memory Card. |
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【推荐3】Some Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s a special day for showing some gratitude and appreciation to mothers worldwide for raising and caring for their children. Naturally there are a lot of potential gifts out there for the occasion to choose from, so we’ve put together some thoughtful gifts you can send.
Mother’s Day scrabble printThis scrabble frame offers a more personal and alternative touch for Mother’s Day, with a simple but thoughtful message. You can also customise the names on the pieces to your own family names.
Katie Loxton slim pouchSometimes a small and simple gift can do just the trick, so if you wanted to go that route, this Katie Loxton pouch would be a great choice. It’s made from vegan leather and carved with “Wonderful Mum” on its front. It’s pocket-sized and can also handily fit in a handbag as an option for carrying small items.
Jimmy Choo Blossom special edition-Eau de ParfumSpring is in the air and so are the fragrances that are commonly associated with it. Presented in a lovely, brightly-coloured bottle and also diamond-shaped cap, this Jimmy Choo fragrance is a great gift for Mother’s Day and the blossoming of a new season, with its sweet and warm floral scents.
Floral punch needle kitIf your mum is into crafts, needling or is a plant lover, then this is the perfect gift for her. Made from cotton, beech wood and recycled plastic, it’s a punch needle kit ideal for hanging on a wall or help decorate a table stand with its nature themed fern look. Every gift is wrapped in recyclable packaging as well. Included inside is: the needle fabric, a model design, and detailed needling instructions for beginners.
1. How can you show some gratitude to mothers on Mother’s Day?| A．By celebrating a special day. | B．By sending thoughtful gifts. |
| C．By appreciating gifts worldwide. | D．By raising and caring for children. |
| A．It’s personal and identical. | B．It’s expensive and thoughtful. |
| C．It includes our names on the pieces. | D．It can cover our own family names. |
| A．Floral punch needle kit | B．Katie Loxton slim pouch |
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【推荐1】Football T-shirts are more commonly connected with boys than girls. This can often cause a problem when you want to find a cool shirt for a girl. That is not to say that there are no cool shirts out there for girls to wear. The problem is that they are often harder to find than the ones for boys.
You can get custom (订制的) shirt printed for girls from a number of custom print stores. Of course you have to make sure that they are legally allowed to use the logos (商标) and colours of the team you want to support.
You can also go through official channels to get the shirt you want. The official channels will generally be the large sportswear stores or the official stores of the teams. These stores will be able to use the colours of the teams and even put the name of the person who the shirt is for on it.
If you do not feel like you have to try the T-shirts on, then an online store may be your best choice. The reason for this is that you can visit various stores and find the best ones.
If you want to see what the T-shirt looks like in real life, then going to a store is the best choice. Large sportswear stores often have football shirts. These are the best places to go if you do not live close to an official store. And these stores usually have lower prices than the official stores.
1. According to the text, football T-shirts ________.| A．are all made by boys | B．are seldom loved by girls |
| C．are only designed for boys | D．are difficult to find for girls |
| A．could use any colours and logos as they like |
| B．should be operated by the football teams |
| C．could print anything that official stores sell |
| D．should legally use your favourite logos |
| A．Football players. | B．Clothes store owners. |
| C．Female football fans. | D．Physical education teacher |
【推荐2】Stores play music to change the way customers feel. Clothing stores for teenagers play popular music. It is exciting and makes the customers feel happy, but music does more than that. It can change the way a person shops.
According to studies, the volume (音量) of music changes how people shop. Customers shop quickly when store music is very loud. They hurry through the store, but they buy just as much. When music is quiet, customers shop slowly. Customers take time to look at the products and talk with the salespeople. Quiet music is good for products that take time and information to buy.
Slow music makes people slow down. In restaurants with slow music, customers spend more time eating. Slow music also slows down customers in supermarkets. Customers notice more products as they walk through the store. With slow music in supermarkets, sales go up by 38 percent.
Familiar music gives shoppers a good idea of time. People know the beginning, middle, and end of a familiar song. When customers hear music that is not familiar, they don’t notice the time. When they don’t notice the time, they spend more time shopping and buy more. People remember past experiences and feelings when they hear familiar music. Many stores play old, happy music so customers feel good. When customers hear new music, they forget about the world outside of the store. Some stores use new music so their customers relax while they shop.
Stores choose music that fits their products. A bookstore plays classical music and jazz. It gives the store a serious and intelligent feeling.
1. What’s the best title for the passage?| A．Customers’ Music |
| B．Store Music |
| C．Customers and Music Owners |
| D．Music and Shopping |
| A．Quiet music is good for products. |
| B．People shop slowly when they hear quiet music. |
| C．People shop quickly when they hear loud music. |
| D．The degrees of loudness of music influence the way of shopping. |
| A．It changes the way people shop. |
| B．It changes the way people feel. |
| C．It changes the way people use the products. |
| D．It changes the way people think about the products. |
| A．Classical music. | B．Rock music. | C．Country music. | D．Jazz music. |
【推荐3】A shopping center is a place where many different shops and stores are collected under one roof. You can buy everything there and there are also banks, restaurants and, sometimes, a post office.
There are other places in the United States which are called five-and –ten-cent stores because they used to sell things for 5 to 10 cents. Today they sell almost anything and some of the things cost several dollars. Supermarkets are found in all the cities. They sell food and many other goods. You walk around the supermarket, choose the things you want, put them into a special basket prepared by the store and pay for them all together at the door. Supermarkets often stay open later than other stores.
Stores are usually open every day of the week except on Sunday. Some close on Saturdays in July and August.
1. The shops and stores in a shopping center are ________ .| A．in the same building | B．on the top of a big roof |
| C．close to your house | D．near banks and restaurants |
| A．expensive things | B．small and cheap things |
| C．things worth many dollars | D．everything you need in the house |
| A．Shopping centers | B．Fine stores in America |
| C．Five-and-ten-cent stores | D．Supermarkets |
【推荐1】What’s On?
Gee Whizz
8.30pm―10.30pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope
Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks.
Electric Underground
7.30pm―1.00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre
Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract (合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.
Simon’s Workshop
5.00pm―7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage
This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.
Charlotte Stone
8.00pm―11.00pm Pizza World
Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta. Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.
1. Who should you choose if you want to have your music produced?| A．Gee Whizz. |
| B．Charlotte Stone. |
| C．James Pickering. |
| D．Jules Skye. |
| A．They are open at the same time. |
| B．They both make people laugh. |
| C．They both serve fast food. |
| D．They both offer free entrance. |
| A．A singer. | B．A cook. | C．A director. | D．A pianist. |
【推荐2】A Guide to New York City's Best Bookstores
In the hot and crowded summer city,there's nothing better than finding a cool and quiet bookstore to get lost in.Undoubtedly,a great bookstore can provide both relaxation and inspiration.Here are the must-visit bookstores in New York City:
Argosy Book Store
In this bookstore you can browse six floors containing walls and shelves full of thousands of rare, out-of-print,and used books. It's been family owned for three generations, since it was founded in 1925, and also specializes in antique maps. The old wooden desks,green lamps,and piles of books elegantly decorating the floors will make you feel like you've traveled through time.
192 Books
The massive，stunning glass windows of 192 Books display everything from art tomes（巨著）to illustrated children's books.You can browse selections of books on literary fiction,film,history,and even science. The shop has an artsy feel,thanks to the gallery owner Paula Cooper and her husband, Henry Holt.
Dashwood Books
For those who love photography tomes,Dashwood Books is a hidden paradise on Bond Street.Here you can find rare,limited,and out-of-print photo books. Some days,you'll ever find bargain bins （柜）located near the back of the store，with options for less than ＄5 a pop． Fashion designers，such as Simone Rocha,have been known to trek to the store for inspiration.
Strand
Strand is always busy, but perhaps the best place to find some peace and quiet during summer months.The third-floor houses extremely rare books.Maps and travel books are some of the options on the top floor,but the other floors also sell a variety of classics, used books and out-of-print titles.
1. Which bookstore enjoys a long history?| A．Argosy Book Store. | B．192 Books. |
| C．Dashwood Books. | D．Strand. |
| A．Antique maps. | B．Glass windows. |
| C．Photo books. | D．Fashionable designs. |
| A．Business. | B．Lifestyle. |
| C．Health. | D．Fashion. |
【推荐3】Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone’s life? If yes, don’t care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you’ll make it!
Position: Volunteer Social Care Assistant (No Pay with Free Meals)
Place: Manchester
Hours: Part Time
We are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don’t miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!
Role:
You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.
Skills and Experience Required:
You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you’ll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you.
1. The text is meant to_________.| A．carry an ad | B．send an invitation |
| C．present a document | D．leave a note |
| A．to learn new living skills | B．to get some financial support |
| C．to properly protect themselves | D．to realize their own importance |
| A．The one who can drive a car. |
| B．The one who can speak English fluently. |
| C．The one who has relevant work experience. |
| D．The one who has the patience to listen to others. |
【推荐1】Do you know how to play a game called “ Musical Chairs?” It is easy to play and most people like it. All that you need are some chairs, some people and some musical. You may use a piano or any other musical instrument, if someone can play it. You may use a recorder. You can use a radio as well.
Put the chairs in a row back to back. The chairs should be in twos. The game is easy. When the musical starts, the players walk round the chairs. Everyone goes in the same direction, of course, they should walk in time to the music. If the music is fast they should walk quickly. If the music is slow they should walk slowly.
The person playing music cannot see the people in the game. When the music stops, the players try to sit on the chairs. If a person cannot find a chair to sit on, he drops out (淘汰). Then, before the music starts again, one chair must be taken away. When the music stops again, one more player will be out.
At last, there will be two people and a chair. The one who sits on the chair is the winner when the music stops.
1. When you play the game, the chairs should be put__________.| A．with the desks. | B．back to back |
| C．face to face | D．all over the room |
| A．nine chairs | B．ten chairs |
| C．eleven chairs | D．one chair |
| A．run about the room | B．get down. |
| C．walk round the chairs | D．sit on the chairs |
【推荐2】Candy comes in many flavors. Some taste like fruit. Some taste like flowers. Some are chewy, like taffy (太妃糖) and gum. Hard candies are, well. hard! So, they last a long time.
But, in spoken English, there are some types of candy that you cannot eat. For example, you can’t eat eye candy. Eye candy is a person-man or woman-who is very good-looking. So, looking at this person is a treat for the eye, just like candy is a treat for the taste buds.
Do you hear of candy coat? Of course it is not a coat made of candy. But you can say I don’t candy coat the truth. What does candy-coating something mean? Well, some pills are covered with a coat of thin, sweet candy. The coating makes swallowing the pill easier, and it may hide a bad taste. So, candy coating a difficult truth or situation means you don’t directly discuss its bad parts.
After talking about candy you may want to eat some candies. However, some people dislike things that are very sweet, especially adults. But even if you do not like candy, you can still be called a kid in a candy store. This expression means a person is very happy to do something or to simply be somewhere. Imagine a child going from one candy display to the next, not knowing which candy to choose!
Talking about children brings us to another expression: as easy as taking candy from a baby. Think about a small, helpless baby holding a piece of candy. Taking it would be very easy—mean, but easy. So, use this expression when you are talking about something that may be simple to do, but probably not right.
1. What kind of girl can be described as “eye candy”?| A．Beautiful | B．Optimistic |
| C．Hardworking | D．Warmhearted |
| A．Making. | B．Taking. |
| C．Selling. | D．Testing. |
| A．Hard candies. | B．Candy coat. |
| C．A kid in a candy store. | D．As easy as taking candy from a baby. |
| A．Candy. Enjoy It or Avoid It | B．Various Candies in English |
| C．The Best Candy in the World | D．Candies’ Different Flavors |
【推荐3】BINGHAM REGIONAL COLLEGE
International Students’ Orientation Programme
What is it?
It is a course which will introduce you to the College and to Bingham. It takes place in the week before term starts, from 24th-28th September, but you should plan to arrive in Bingham on 22nd or 23rd September.
Why do we think it is important?
We want you to have the best possible start to your studies and you need to find out about all the opportunities that college life offers. This programme will enable you to get to know the College, its facilities (设备) and services. You will also have the chance to meet staff and students.
How much will it cost?
International students
For those students who do not come from European Union (EU) countries, and who are not used to European culture and customs, the programme is very important and you are strongly advised to attend. Because of this, the cost of the programme, not including accommodation (住宿), is built into your tuition fees (学费).
EU students
EU students are welcome to take part in this programme for a fee of £195, not including accommodation.
Accommodation costs (international and EU students)
If you have booked accommodation for the year ahead (41 weeks), you do not have to pay extra for accommodation during the Orientation Programme.
If you have not booked accommodation in the College, you can ask us to pre-book accommodation for you for one week only (Orientation Programme week) in a hotel with other international students. The cost of accommodation for one week is £165.
Of course, you can arrange your own accommodation for that week in a flat, with friends or a local family.
What is included during the programme?
Meals: lunch and an evening meal are provided as part of the programme, beginning with supper on Sunday 23rd September and finishing with lunch at midday on Friday 28th September. Please note that breakfast is not available.
Information session: including such topics as accommodation, health, religious matters, welfare immigration, study skills, careers and other ‘essential information’.
Social activities: including a welcome buffet and a half-day trip round Bingham.
Transport: between your accommodation and the main College campus (校园), where activities will take place.
1. What can we learn about the Orientation Programme?| A．It will last seven days. |
| B．It aims to help EU students. |
| C．It is open to college freshmen. |
| D．It will be held in the autumn term. |
| A．live with local families |
| B．arrive one or two days early |
| C．have their breakfast on campus |
| D．travel around Bingham in advance |
| A．accommodation |
| B．three meals a day |
| C．medical treatment |
| D．a half-day trip around Bingham |
