Internet Genealogy (族谱) is your guide to successful genealogy research using the World Wide Web. We also recognize, however, that the internet isn’t necessarily the only source for research, so Internet Genealogy will also tell you what to do if you cannot find the records you need and how to confirm your findings. The magazine also covers advanced genealogical methods such as DNA analysis, as well as software and technology reviews, case studies, databases and other internet-related family history topics.
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1. Who is Internet Genealogy targeted at?| A．Software engineers. |
| B．Those interested in genealogy research. |
| C．Those who love stories of family history. |
| D．Researchers who are doing DNA analysis. |
| A．$35.90. | B．$25.00. | C．$19.95. | D．$17.95. |
| A．Stories of past lives. | B．European History. |
| C．Studies of family roots. | D．Advanced genealogical methods. |
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The study by senior economists（经济学家）found that being good-looking meant male workers could earn 22 percent more than average-looking colleagues. Researchers said good looks did not give women a similar advantage.
Andrew Leigh, a former economics professor at the Australian National University who co-authored the report, said: “Beauty can be a double-edged sword for women.”
“Some people still believe good looks and intelligence are incompatible(矛盾的) in women, so a good-looking women can’t be that productive, but it doesn’t affect men’s pay.”
He said that although he believed good-looking women may also earn more, the research did not support his theory.
The research found that handsome men in all jobs, from manual labour（手工劳动）to highly-paid professional careers, can earn 22 percent more than their colleagues doing the same work.
Men with below-average looks face a battle in the office, with ugliness reducing a man’s earnings by 26 percent compared to an average-looking worker.
Former male model, Caitlan Mitchell, 28, who has a first class degree in history from Edinburgh University and now works for a cosmetics company, told the Sunday Times:’ It gives you confidence, and I suspect people tend to warm to you more quickly.”
The study, named Unpacking the Beauty Premium, was the largest exercise of its kind and repeated a survey from 1984 to see if the beauty premium（美貌溢价) had changed.
Leigh said the research showed people in the workplace were “lookist(以貌取人的)”and he hoped the findings would encourage employers to remove their prejudice.
1. What has the research found?
| A．Male workers pay more attention to their appearance. |
| B．Handsome men have an advantage in their jobs. |
| C．Appearance plays an important role at work. |
| D．The more beautiful a female is, the lower their intelligence is. |
| A．Beauty is a double-edged sword for workers. |
| B．Good-looking females are likely to earn more. |
| C．Employers have prejudice in employing workers. |
| D．More attention is paid to appearance now than before. |
| A．earn 26%less than handsome men |
| B．earn 22% less than average-looking men |
| C．earn as much as average-looking men |
| D．earn 26% less than average-looking men |
| A．Employees should pay more attention to their appearance. |
| B．Males and females should be treated equally in interviews. |
| C．Good-looking men tend to earn more. |
| D．Beautiful female interviewees aren’t popular in interviews. |
The original Cinderella varies very much from the Disney version we know today. It started off with the girl mourning her mother’s death and going to her tomb three times a day. In addition, there were only birds that helped Cinderella; there was no such thing as a fairy godmother or helpful mice, nor was there mention of a horse and carriage.
The stepsisters were cruel: they always threw Cinderella’s food into the ashes of the fire and made her sleep on the ashes on the floor, hence (因此) her name.
In the original story, the king’s ball actually lasted for three days. With the help of the birds, the girl, beautifully dressed, danced with the prince on all three nights and the prince fell in love with her. However, she broke away from him to rush back home each night. On the last night, the prince placed something sticky on the stairs; as Cinderella made her escape, a shoe got stuck on it.
Here now is where the story becomes unpleasant: when the prince went to the house looking for the girl whose foot fit the shoe, the wicked (邪恶的) stepmother told one of her two daughters to cut off her big toe to fit into the shoe. The daughter did as told. So the prince took her away to be his bride. But when they passed the tomb of Cinderella’s mother, the birds called out to the prince,
“Turn and peep, there’s blood in the shoe;
The shoe is too small, the true bride waits for you.”
Realizing he had been tricked, the prince returned the daughter to her mother. The other then had to cut off part of her heel in order to fit into the shoe, with the same result. Only Cinderella’s foot fit perfectly and so the prince chose to marry her. The story ends with the wedding day: as Cinderella’s two stepsisters followed her, pretending to be devoted to her so that they could enjoy the king’s riches, two birds flew by and plucked (啄) out their eyes. Because of their wickedness and falsehood, they had to spend the rest of their days blind.
The original Cinderella is so different from the Disney version. Thank goodness Disney made such changes; it indeed was a wise move.
1. What does the underlined word “They” in the first paragraph refer to?
| A．Such wonderful things. |
| B．Other well-loved characters. |
| C．Old fables. |
| D．Cartoon movies. |
| A．Helpful mice got Cinderella a beautiful dress. |
| B．The ball was held to celebrate the prince’s wedding. |
| C．Cinderella left her shoe on the stairs on purpose. |
| D．The birds told the prince that he had been cheated. |
| A．a wicked person cannot escape punishment. |
| B．a devoted person certainly deserves respect. |
| C．a well-behaved child earns a great reward. |
| D．a dishonest child cannot get mother love. |
| A．Excellent. | B．Ordinary | C．Dull. | D．Ridiculous. |
【推荐3】In June 1936,a great novel was published.It gave the world a sense of the Old South,an unforgettable heroine and(in the movie version)the classic phrase,"Frankly,my dear,I don't give it a damn.”
That book is Margaret Mitchell' s(1900-1949)Gone With the Wind,which sold one million copies in its first six months,won the Pulitzer Prize in 1937 and brought an explosion of unexpected and undesired fame to its author.It is not in reality the second best-selling book of all-time,behind only the Bible,as generations of Atlantans have claimed,but it does stand as one of the most astonishing victories in the history of publishing.To be specific,more than 30 million copies of the novel are in print worldwide nowadays.
Mitchell,a former newspaper reporter who used to listen to Civil War stories,declared herself to be thoroughly puzzled by the popularity her only book met with.She thought it might appeal to a limited readership,or at worst sell a thousand copies to family and friends.Instead, however,the book now has more than 1,000 foreign-language editions.
“It appeals to different cultures on different levels,"says Pamela Roberts,who had made a film about the author."On the one hand,it's a great story that wins over young women' s hearts with this charming heroine Scarlett O'Hara who did things her way.The other appeal is the theme of survival.Gone With the Wind has inspired people around the world who have lived through war or suffered under cruel governing."
Two years after the book was published,Mitchell was asked if she was writing anything else,or intended to.She said she had been so busy answering the phone,the doorbell and her fan mail that she had not had the time to.She added that"being the author of Gone With the Wind is a full-time job,and most days it is an overtime job filling appointments and meeting visitors."
The fame which came with her book brought her around$1,000,000 in book copyrights. movie rights and other related returns in less than four years,but disturbed her way of living. Asked about her ambitions at the height of the fame of Gone With the Wind,for someone who hated publicity,Mitchell said that she hoped to put on weight,become fat and accessible and grow old gracefully.
The comment which greeted her work was not all in praise,although much of it was applauded.Whatever future generations may decide as to its value,Mitchell wrote a book which was the most outstanding bestseller ever written by an unknown author of a first novel.
1. Which of the followings statements is true as to the success of the novel?| A．It's the second best-selling book of all time,behind only the Bible. |
| B．It's the most astonishing success in the history of publishing. |
| C．More man 30 million copies of the novel were sold in its first 6 months. |
| D．The novel brought unexpected and undesired popularity to its author. |
| A．Delighted. | B．Confused. |
| C．Relieved. | D．Embarrassed. |
| A．The theme of the novel and the charm of the heroine. |
| B．The fact that the book is set in the Old South. |
| C．Mitchell' s personal popularity as a novelist. |
| D．Praise from different cultures on different levels. |
| A．is an ambitious novelist | B．enjoys public attention |
| C．is very confident of her novel | D．desires her usual way of living |
| A．Mystery behind Margaret' s Success | B．Gone with the Wind |
| C．Someone Never Gone with the Wind | D．Forever Heroine:Scarlett O'Hara |
【推荐1】A dozen Chinese dishes have gained fame during the Games, after athletes shared an inside look at food being served in the athletes village on TikTok and in media interviews. Some were even captured live taking a bite of the delicacies during competitions.
Red bean bun
Snowboarder Jenise Spiteri, the only Olympian representing the European country of Malta is another big fan of Chinese food. She has become the “red bean bun girl” in China after the scene was livestreamed globally that she was taking a crushed, flattened bun out of her competition suit pocket and had a big bite with a huge smile on her face during the breaks of her halfpipe qualifying run.
Glutinous rice ball
Yuanxiao, or glutinous rice balls, made headlines after China’s Gu Ailing told the press that it was the food or snack she craved for after winning silver in women’s freeski slopestyle final. “The ones with black sesame filling are my favorites,” said Gu.
Kung Pao Chicken
Beijing 2022 proved to be a totally new and enjoyable culinary experience for Maud. What to eat was a daily hard choice for her because “everything is so good.” She documented details about her life in Beijing with her cafeteria diaries hailed by many viewers.
Spicy hotchpotch
Jutta Leerdam, a 23-year-old speed skating athlete from the Netherlands, posted her favorite spicy hotchpotch on social media. “This is the famous Chinese snack spicy hotchpotch, which is healthier than burger and fries,” lauded Leerdam, with many followers wowing “it looks so delicious!”
Apart from traditional Asian cuisines such as sushi, udon, and stir-fried Kimchi, western pizza and pasta are also available to satisfy diversified tastes, according to the organizing committee.
In addition, a range of vegetarian and halal dishes is served in the canteen, with kosher service available to meet the specific dietary needs of athletes from different cultures.
The catering services at Beijing Games have won wide appreciation from Olympic family members including International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. “If I had stayed in the village for three days, I would have gained another 10 pounds.” he said when visiting the Olympic Village at Yanqing on Feb. 11.
1. Which of the following statement is True?| A．Vegetarians can meet their specific dietary needs with traditional Asian cuisines. |
| B．The “red bean bun girl” got her name because she especially liked the bun. |
| C．Gu Ailing’s preference for glutinous rice ball grabbed the headlines. |
| D．Maud met with some troubles and wrote about them in her diary. |
| A．He would like to gain another 10 pounds. | B．Foods at the Olympic village were popular. |
| C．He would not stay in China any longer. | D．Athletes could eat whatever they liked. |
| A．Delicacies at the Beijing Olympics | B．Chinese cuisine gaining popularity |
| C．Welcome to Beijing Olympics | D．One world, different tastes. |
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Willapark Manor Hotel
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The Blakeney Hotel
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1. All of the following hotels are close to the sea EXCEPT ________.| A．Willapark Manor Hotel | B．The Blakeney Hotel |
| C．S W France | D．The Country Garden Hotel |
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| C．The Bay Hotel | D．Willapark Manor Hotel |
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| C．foreign guests | D．elderly people |
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【推荐3】How do I Book a Place on Airbnb?
When you book a place on Airbnb, you’re making arrangements to stay in someone’s home. Each host has their own style of hospitality, starting with how they like to get to know their guests. Some hosts want to approve reservations, while others are comfortable letting you book their place instantly without waiting for approval.
1. Complete Your Personal Details
In either case, it’s important to know that Airbnb is a community that relies on trust. Complete your personal details before you request a reservation with a host, so they can know a little bit about you when they confirm. Your personal details should include photos and verifications (身份证明), especially because some hosts require guests to have a profile photo and verified ID in order to book.
2. Find the Right Place
With over 800,000 unique listings around the world, you’ll want to make sure the place you choose has everything you need for a comfortable and memorable trip. When searching for a place, make sure to include your dates and number of guests to get the most accurate pricing. Read reviews, descriptions, house rules, and facilities for each place to see if it’s the right fit for your trip. You can always contact the host if you have any questions about their home.
3. Book It!
You’ve found the perfect place, and now it’s time to make it official. This is where the host’s preferred way of booking will determine how you’ll confirm your reservation.
● Instant Book
For hosts who don’t want to approve each reservation, you’ll see a button on their listing that says Instant Book. Like the name suggests, you can confirm a reservation at these places right away.
● Request to Book
Many hosts prefer to approve reservations before they’re final. In this case, you’ll see a button on their listing that says Request to Book. To submit a reservation request, you’ll need to enter your payment details. Hosts have 24 hours to accept your request, and your reservation is automatically confirmed once they do.
● Pre-approvals and Special Offers
If you decide to contact the host to ask questions before attempting to book, the host may respond to your message by inviting you to make a reservation with either a Pre-approval or a Special Offer. A Pre-approval is an invitation to finish booking for the dates and number of guests you noted in your message. A Special Offer gives the host the opportunity to provide special pricing, dates, and other reservation details before you book.
1. When filling in your personal information, you need to ________.| A．request a reservation with a host | B．provide your proof of identity |
| C．ask for approval from the host | D．trust the community where you live |
| A．check the listings online in advance |
| B．confirm your dates and number of guests |
| C．contact the host to ask questions first |
| D．read previous reviews made by other users |
| A．get some special discounts |
| B．receive Pre-approval message |
| C．get the approval immediately |
| D．know the result within a day |
| A．A travel magazine. | B．A news report. |
| C．A shopping guide. | D．A research paper. |
