The place of exposure to the greatest amount of allergen(过敏原)for the longest time is in the bedroom. Up to 60% of the dust mites(螨虫)found in the home are actually living in your bed and you spend about one-third of your life in the bedroom! And, bedrooms are the easiest area to control as an allergen free zone. Your cleaning professional will first vacuum the mattress(垫子), carpeting and furniture using a vacuum cleaner.
The mattress is then thoroughly cleaned on all surfaces using the Responsible Care cleaning agents and a special low moisture cleaning tool designed to leave the mattress as dry as possible. Following cleaning, Allergy Relief Treatment is applied to all mattress surfaces using a fine mist application. The mattress is then placed in a drying position and a special air mover used to speed the drying process, which, depending upon temperature and humidity, normally takes about an hour.
The same safe cleaning agents are used to clean the bedroom carpeting and if desired, any furniture or rugs. This is also followed by an application of Allergy Relief Treatment. Once again, a speed drying system is set up to dry the cleaned items as quickly as possible and bring the humidity down to normal levels. Baseboards and windowsills are cleaned as well. While the cleaning and treatment service is being performed it is highly recommended that the bedding and pillows be washed in hot water and that two cups of Allergy Relief Treatment be added to the washing cycle.
While servicing the bedroom is the highest priority(优先), significant benefits may also result from cleaning and treating other areas where allergy sufferers spend lots of time. These areas include the furniture and carpeting in rooms where time is spent watching television, reading and so on. Also, carpeted areas that pets have access to should be cleaned and treated.
A test for the presence of dust mites in quantities requiring treatment is also available from our company. But we will only test dust mites and will not provide information on pet allergen.
1. Which place has the most dust mites in your room?A.Bed. | B.Carpet. |
C.Furniture. | D.Floor. |
A.The use of cleaning agents. |
B.The surfaces of mattress. |
C.Cleaning the mattress. |
D.Drying the mattress. |
A.It is a cure to allergy. |
B.It is a tool to kill mites. |
C.It is the name of a company. |
D.It is a chemical to prevent allergy. |
A.A magazine about furniture. |
B.The website of a cleaning company. |
C.The website of a hospital. |
D.A newspaper on public health. |
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【推荐1】This Genius Device Makes No Language “Foreign” Anymore
What Is NativePro?
NativePro is a Japanese high-tech invention that is taking the world by storm. It lets you communicate in more than 40 languages. The device that was previously used by government sand large corporations only is now available to you. You can use it when travelling, for business meetings or whenever you wish to say something in a different language.
How Does It Help You?
Choose the language in which you want to communicate before you press the “A” button and start talking. Then release the “A” button and your translator will automatically translate your speech into a selected foreign language.
Press button “B” and let your foreign friend speak. Then release the “B” button and your device will automatically translate his speech back into your native language
What Makes It So Special?
◇Portable design fits easily in your pocket.
◇It supports real-time translation and text translation is also available.
◇It provides fast and accurate two-way communication in over 40 languages·
◇with sound loud enough, it is comfortable to use in crowded places and hear clearly.
How Can I Buy The NativePro?
Order the NativePro translator from its official website. The regular price is $200 each.Rightnow, you can get a 40% discount off that.
1. What should you do at first when using the device?A.Select a foreign language. | B.Talk in your own language. |
C.Press and hold the “A” button. | D.Record what the foreigner says. |
A.It is weighty but easy to use. | B.It needs users to speak loudly. |
C.It offers instant two-way translation. | D.It is suitable for reading practice. |
A.$160. | B.$200. | C.$240. | D.$400. |
EP Portable Heater
We all know that the cost of heating our homes will continue to be a significant burden on the family budget. Now millions of people are saving on their heating bills with the EP portable heater. With over one million satisfied customers around the world, the new EP heats better and faster, saves more on heating bills, and runs almost silent.
The EP has no exposed heating parts that can cause a fire. The outside of the EP only gets warm to the touch so that it will not burn children or pets.
The EP will not reduce oxygen in the room. With other heaters, you’ll notice that you get sleepy when the heat comes on because they are burning up oxygen.
The advanced EP also heats the room evenly, wall to wall and floor to ceiling. It comfortably covers an area up to 350 square feet. Other heaters heat rooms unevenly with most of the heat concentrated to the center of the room. And they only heat an area a few feet around the heater. With the EP, the temperature will not vary in any part of the room.
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1. What is mainly discussed in paragraph 2?A.The heat of the EP. | B.The safety of the EP. |
C.The appearance of the EP. | D.The material of the EP. |
A.doesn’t burn up oxygen | B.runs without any noise |
C.makes people get sleepy | D.is unsuitable for children and pets |
A.continuously | B.separately | C.quickly | D.equally |
A.persuade people to buy the product |
B.advise people to save on heating bills |
C.report the new development of portable heaters |
D.compare the difference of different heart brands |
【推荐3】Mother’s Day Gift Guide
There’s a gift idea in this guide to please your mother, no matter what her tastes are!
BB Pillow Massager, £27.99
If lockdown working has seen your mum sit at an uncomfortable home desk five days a week, this massager could be the answer to her prayers. Easily attached to the back of a chair for upper back and neck massage, it gives your mum the gift of stress and tension relief, so she can really relax and enjoy her day. |
VC Candle, £58
It’s a rare mum who doesn’t love a candle, and this gorgeous offering from VC might be her favourite. With a pleasant smell, a generous burn time as well as a delicate design, VC is offering the best premium candles on the market right now. |
The Mother’s Day Package, £45
This gift sets specialise in offering packages for loved ones when you need gift inspiration. This year’s package has everything your mum could want for a relaxing evening. A bottle of gin, a relaxing face mask, candles, hand cream and more. |
GV Locket, £170
The soft pink stone of rose quartz (石英) is always associated with love. There is no better way to ensure that your love stays with your mum every day than this elegant gold locket which opens up to reveal a small, framed piece of rose quartz within. |
A.who serves in a restaurant | B.who prays every day |
C.who suffers from neck pain | D.who likes pillows in particular |
A.It is beautifully packaged. | B.It meets many needs. |
C.It contributes to stress relief. | D.It is for candle lovers. |
A.GV Locket. | B.The Mother’s Day Package. | C.VC Candle. | D.BB Pillow Massager. |
【推荐1】Ways to improve your skin
Healthy skin, hair and nails rely on a good supply of vitamins in your diet, and you’ll get the best possible mix if you pile a wide variety of fruit and vegetables on your plate.
Take in fat when necessary
Flaky(易脱皮屑的) skin on the arms and face is a sign that you could be low on fats.
Put off the cover-up
Drink enough water
Keeping well hydrated(吸入水分) not only improves your skin, but also increases energy levels.
A.Pack in fruit and vegetables |
B.Some sun’s rays are healthy |
C.Healthy fats are good for you |
D.Be careful about your cooking |
E.Vitamin A is important for cell renewal and repair |
F.So drink plenty, and aim to eat foods high in water |
G.It’s important to protect the skin of the face and hands from the sun’s harmful rays |
【推荐2】As leaves fall and temperatures drop, the winter blues are setting in. The winter blues are very common, with many of us experiencing depression and sadness for no reason.
●Recognize the symptoms. The most common signs are general sadness, a lack of energy, oversleeping and overeating. Other signs include loss of interest in activities you typically enjoy.
●Be exposed to the sun. According to mental health experts, the winter blues happen because we get inadequate sunlight in the winter than we do in other seasons.
●Get some exercise and consume healthy food. A brisk walk or some exercise will make natural “eel good” chemicals called endorphins (内啡肽) flow through your body. Avoid having too much sugar. If you are crazy for sweet food like cookies candy, it may be a sign that you need more protein (like meal, chicken, or fish).
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●Seek for help.
A.Find a treatment that works for you |
B.Strike a balance between study and rest |
C.Here are steps to relieve the winter blues |
D.Sunlight shortage adds to depressed feelings |
E.Worse still you may get tired easily most of the day |
F.If your winter blues start affecting all aspects of your life |
G.Be generous to yourself, and allow yourself to make mistakes |
【推荐3】Lack of Sleep "Switches" off Genes
One week of bad sleep can "switch off" hundreds of genes and raise the risk of a host of illnesses which is linked to higher body weights or heart disease, scientists claim.
Our bodies depend on genes to produce a constant supply of proteins which are used to replace or repair damaged tissue, but after a week of lacking in sleep some of genes stopped working.
Although a week's normal sleep was enough to restore the affected genes to their normal pattern, researchers said that long periods of sleeplessness could lead to serious health problems including heart disease.
If these processes continue to be disordered, you could see how you are going to get damage of organs, tissues, heart disease, etc.
A.Genes in our bodies play a key role in the constant process of self-repair. |
B.The group of lack of sleeping was found to have changed the function of 711 genes. |
C.The other participants were monitored as they slept with their rest disturbed on some of the nights. |
D.The results suggest that shorter sleep provides a more permissive environment only for heart disease. |
E.If you are not able to repair cells and tissues that are damaged then you are going to suffer permanent ill health. |
F.Studies have also shown the lack of sleep can lead to some other problems, for example limiting our ability to drive a car safely. |
G.The findings suggest that long-lasting lack of sleep could prevent the body from fully repairing itself and raise the risk of a host of diseases. |
【推荐1】You can pay a fortune to travel around the world. Or you can pay nothing at all. Here are some places you’ll never regret visiting that won’t cost you a penny.
The British Museum, London (U. K.) You need to go there to see the Egyptian mummies, the ancient Greek marbles and so many other treasures. It’s open every day, and unlike most other attractions in England that cost an arm and a leg, it’s completely free. |
National Mall, Washington D. C. (U. S. A.) You can walk a pathway from the Lincoln Memorial to the severe Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the Washington Monument with other sights in between. Do you know you can go up in the elevator to the top of the Washington Monument? Tickets are free, but pay a small fee to reserve them in advance to avoid being disappointed. |
Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris (France) This great treasure of the world simply can’t be missed. The great stained-glass rose window alone is worth the visit. Admission is free every day, but you’re welcome to leave a donation. There are also free tours a few times each week. You’ll pay extra for tours of the bell tower or the crypt. Tips: The Cathedral was greatly damaged by a massive fire in April 2019. Please visit notredamedeparis. fr/en/ for more information about future visits. |
National Museum of Ireland, Dublin and Mayo (Ireland) Want to see bog bodies, gold ornaments, Viking artifacts and learn about rural Irish life? All four branches of this museum are free to visit, including museums devoted to archaeology, natural history, decorative arts and history and country life. The museum of country life in Turlough Park, Mayo, is devoted to Irish rural traditions, while the natural history museum is especially famous for its collection of insects. |
1. What does the author imply about most attractions in England?
A.They are a little dangerous. | B.The prices are often too high. |
C.Their exhibits are from abroad. | D.They are all on free admission. |
A.The Lincoln Memorial. | B.The Notre Dame Cathedral. |
C.The top of the Washington Monument. | D.The Vietnam Veterans Memorial. |
A.Collect as many special insects as they want to. |
B.Get more information about the local rural customs. |
C.Get to know the story about its survival from the big fire. |
D.See the Egyptian mummies and the ancient Greek marbles. |
【推荐2】Preparing for a medical emergency involving your pet is always best accomplished before the event takes place. This series is designed to help guide you through the important decisions about first aid, as well as how and when to transport your pet quickly and safely to a veterinary hospital or emergency access.
VeterinaryPartner.com has provided this complete reference book online for you to skim through, expanding your knowledge of the dog’s and cat’s first aid. However, we encourage you to buy the book to keep in your home or car as a quick reference during an emergency.
This book is an emergency preparedness ready reference for dogs and cats. Wise preventive measures, intelligent use of first aid principles, coupled with recognition of abnormal symptoms and treatment of disorders, diseases and problems lead to effective health care.
A working knowledge of this information will help you get rid of some potentially dangerous circumstances and help you prepare for emergency situations.
It includes information on what to do and what not to do in specific emergency situations. The authors encourage careful reading and occasional rereading. We have tried to make this book easy to understand, avoiding technical terms as often as possible, but defining them in context when they are necessary.
1. What’s the purpose of this passage?A.To introduce a book, a reference about first aid for dogs and cats. |
B.To introduce a website. |
C.To introduce a working knowledge. |
D.To encourage careful reading. |
A.Because it’s very cheap. |
B.Because it contains a working knowledge of information about dogs and cats. |
C.Because it contains information on specific emergency situations. |
D.Because you can keep it at hand and find knowledge of the dog’s or cat’s first aid in case of an emergency. |
A.It can enlarge the readers’ knowledge of the dog’s and cat’s first aid. |
B.It contains the knowledge of recognition of abnormal symptoms of dogs and cats. |
C.Although it contains a lot of technical terms, it is easy to understand. |
D.You can read it on VeterinaryPartner.com. |
A.应急的 | B.兽医的 |
C.紧急的 | D.资助的 |
【推荐3】There are many best-selling authors in Europe and one of them is a 15-year-old girl from Paris. She is Flavia Bujor. Flavia is selling more books than people three times her age.
She started writing her novel at the age of 12. At 14, she had her book published. Her best-seller is called The Prophecy of Stones (《石头的预言》). The Prophecy of Stones is a story about a girl in hospital. In the story, the girl imagined another world and in that world three heroines work together to save their land with magical stones. So far, the book has sold 20,000 copies in France and Italy and 30,000 in Germany! Flavia Bujor says that “writing is my passion(最爱)”, but she still enjoys being 15. She takes piano lessons and likes hanging out with friends. The French girl plans to spend her money on her college education,
1. The Prophecy of Stones tells about things happening in _______________.A.our real world | B.an imaginary world | C.the outer space | D.both A and B. |
A.She likes to do things people of her age do |
B.She feels happy to be a 15-year-old best-selling author. |
C.She does not wish to grow up. |
D.She thinks15 is the best age for her as an author |
A.The Prophecy of Stones attracts most attention. |
B.A 15-year –old girl becomes best-selling author. |
C.Good school girl and best – selling author |
D.Young author has more readers. |
A.in a story book | B.in a textbook |
C.in a newspaper | D.in a fashion magazine |
【推荐1】The Outdoor City Adventure Book Festival
For one week in July, Sheffield Central Library becomes the center of adventure in the Outdoor City. Check out some of the events. Most of them are free but early booking is recommended.
July 10
Bee Quest - A Hunt for the World's Most Elusive (难以捕捉的) Bees Central library Carpenter Room, 7 : 008 : 30pm.
A hunt for the world's most elusive bees leads Professor Dave Goulson from Poland to Patagonia, deep into the Ecuadorian Jungle. He also explores closer to home.
Among secret places hidden right under our noses and through his scientific expertise (专业知识), shows us that beauty hides in the most surprising places.
July 11
Clarion Call: A Heartfelt Tribute to Sheffield' s Access Pioneers
Central I.ibrary Carpenter Room, l0 : 30-11 : 30am.
Well-known walker, activist and campaigner, Terry Howard takes us back a hundred years and shares the story of the role Sheffielders played in the first fights for our right to freely walk on the Peak District moors (旷野). The Clarion Ramblers is thought to be the first working class walking club. This is the story of their important role in gaining us the access we all enjoy today.
July 12
The Wainwrights in Color Central Library Carpenter Room, I : 302 : 30pm.
Inspired by the work of the great Alfred Wainwright, over 10 years Andy Beck has reproduced in watercolor all l, 500 pictures drawn in A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells. Andy speaks about how the scenes in the Lake District have changed during the last 50 years.
July 13
Craft (制作) Your Own Adventure Journal-A Workshop Central Library Reading Room, 2 : 00-3 : 00 pm,£5.
Learn paper craft techniques to make your own beautiful travel journal. Get advice from our expert tutor on using old photos adventures and holidays.
Collecting stories and memories from your.
1. Which event should you choose if you're interested in bees?A.Bee Quest. |
B.Clarion Call. |
C.The Wainwrights in Color. |
D.Craft Your Own Adventure Journal. |
A.July 10. |
B.July 11. |
C.July 12. |
D.July 13. |
A.It lasts the longest. |
B.It needs reservation. |
C.It calls for admission charges. |
D.It offers the most interesting stories. |
【推荐2】From glaciers to beaches, whale-watching to wine-tasting, New Zealand has so much to offer. Not sure where to begin? Get started with these places.
Try wine-tasting on Waiheke
Home to a magical blend of vineyards, olive groves, beaches, art studios and funky cafes, Waiheke Island is an enchanting oasis. Sip New Zealand’s finest wines at one of the many vineyards while enjoying sea views.
Say “kia ora” in Rotorua
Soak up Maori culture and hospitality in Rotorua, the cultural heart of New Zealand. Visit an authentic pre-European Maori village for a cultural show. After a delicious “hāngi” feast,the thermal hot pools will be calling.
Go wild in Queenstown
Queenstown is the perfect place for an adventure. Experience jet boat rides, skiing, river rafting, hiking and biking, or go bungy jumping where it all began. Not for you? Try spa treatments or outdoor dining for a relaxing alternative.
Bathe in Milford Sound’s scale
Depart from Queenstown or Te Anau and enjoy an afternoon cruise around Milford Sound’s dramatic fiords, spectacular waterfalls and snow-capped peaks. Other ways to see the “Eighth Wonder of the World” is by flightseeing, kayaking or overnight boat ride.
1. In which place can you best experience local culture?A.Waiheke. | B.Queenstown. |
C.Rotorua. | D.Milford Sound. |
A.Enjoy thrilling activities. | B.Visit a Māori village. |
C.See many vineyards. | D.Get to know local artists. |
A.Spa treatments. | B.Flightseeing. |
C.Hot pools. | D.Whale-watching. |
【推荐3】People have grown taller over the last century, with South Korean women shooting up by more than 20cm on average, and Iranian men gaining 16.5cm. A global study looked at the average height of 18-year-olds in 200 countries between 1914 and 2014.
The results reveal that while Swedes were the tallest people in the world in 1914, Dutch men have risen from 12th place to claim top spot with an average height of 182.5cm. Latvian women, meanwhile, rose from 28th place in 1914 to become the tallest in the world a century later, with an average height of 169.8cm.
James Bentham, a co-author of the research from Imperial College, London, says the global trend is likely to be due primarily to improvements in nutrition and health-care. “An individual’s genetics has a big influence on their height, but once you average over whole populations, genetics plays a less key role,” he added.
A little extra height brings a number of advantages, says Elio Riboli of Imperial College. “Being taller is associated with longer life expectancy,” he said. “This is largely due to a lower risk of dying of cardiovascular(心血管的)disease among taller people.”
But while height has increased around the world, the trend in many countries of north and sub-Saharan Africa causes concern, says Riboli. While height increased in Uganda and Niger during the early 20th century, the trend has reversed in recent years, with height decreasing among 18-year-olds.
“One reason for these decreases in height is the economic situation in the 1980s,” said Alexander Moradi of the University of Sussex. The nutritional and health crises that followed the policy of structural adjustment, he says, led to many children and teenagers failing to reach their full potential(潜力) in terms of height.
Bentham believes the global trend of increasing height has important implications. “How tall we are now is strongly influenced by the environment we grew up in,” he said. “If we give children the best possible start in life now, they will be healthier and more productive for decades to come.”
1. What does the global study tell us about people’s height in the last hundred years?A.There is a remarkable difference across continents. |
B.There has been a marked increase in most countries. |
C.The increase in people’s height has been quickening. |
D.The increase in women’s height is bigger than in men's. |
A.It counts less than generally thought. |
B.It outweighs nutrition and health-care. |
C.It affects more on an individual than on a population. |
D.It plays a more significant role in females than in males. |
A.They grow up slower than their peers in other countries. |
B.They are actually shorter than their earlier generations. |
C.They find it hard to make full use of their potential. |
D.They have experienced many changes of the government. |