Selecting gifts for your beloved ones can be one of the most difficult parts. But don’t worry! We can help! Here are some gift ideas to suit all pockets.
Air purifierDo you have a loved one who suffers from allergies (过敏) or other skin diseases? Why not gift him or her an air cleaner? Research has shown that air purifiers can help reduce allergy reactions, remove asthma (哮喘) causes such as dust by improving air quality in your home. Look for purifiers with more than one filter and, especially, a high efficiency air filter.
Electric toothbrushOne review of 56 studies has found that a powered toothbrush resulted in a 21 per cent reduction of plaque and an 11 per cent reduction in gingivitis (牙龈炎) after three months, compared with a manual toothbrush. It’s also a fun way for children to look after their dental hygiene.
Dark chocolateNothing screams a gift quite like chocolate. Good news is that dark chocolate is associated with several health benefits. Small amounts of this sweet treat may lower the risk of heart disease, improve brain function and give your immune system a boost, potentially reducing infection.
Your timeQuality time spent with your nearest and dearest is completely free, but is the most precious gift you could give them. If you’ve been too preoccupied of late, determine to put aside more hours to do fun things together, or if you have time to devote to others outside your immediate circle, consider volunteering with Age UK as a friend to an elderly person.
1. Which of the following is suitable for someone with a dental problem?A.Air purifier. | B.Electric toothbrush. |
C.Dark chocolate. | D.Your time. |
A.They belong to tech presents. | B.They are non-physical objects. |
C.They are intended for the elderly. | D.They help promote healthy living. |
A.It is priceless. | B.It is worthless. |
C.It is physical. | D.It is rare. |
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【推荐1】Maybe you are an average (普通的) student.
Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First, time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then, decide a good, regular time for studying.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials (材料). No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, put your heart into your work.
Make good use of your time in class.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material.
Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.
A.This will help you understand the next class. |
B.You probably think you will never be a top student. |
C.Don’t forget to set aside enough time to relax yourself. |
D.Make full use of time to do exercises as many as possible. |
E.No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard. |
F.Take advantage of class time to listen to what the teacher says. |
G.There are other methods that might help you with your studying. |
【推荐2】Making money isn’t just for adults. Kids can do it, too. Making money gives you more than money.
Collect soft drink bottles. You can sell the collected bottles and use the money to buy a new basketball.
Win a scholarship (奖学金). If you get good grades at school, you can get some money as prize.
A.Sell old books. |
B.Borrow old books. |
C.It’s also a learning process. |
D.However, you are polluting the environment. |
E.It’s easy to make money if you try the following ways. |
F.This encourages kids to work harder to get better grades. |
G.At the same time, you are keeping the environment clean. |
Too many people think that intelligence (智力) is a gift of nature and that there is little anyone can do to improve theirs. In fact, it’s not. Just like swimming, cooking, dancing, and many other things, being smart is a skill that requires training. I discovered some of the most important tools to be smart. Now I will share them with you.
Practice self-critical thinking
Critical (批判性的) thinking is the act of questioning the arguments that are put before us. It is a valuable skill—without it, we will get influenced easily. When we use critical thinking to our own ideas, we use self-critical thinking. If you practice self-critical thinking, you can come up with a better idea.
Be persistent (坚持不懈的)
Smart people don’t give up. They believe that they can do it, so they spend months, even years trying until they succeed finally. You might know that Thomas Edison failed thousands of times before he succeeded. Actually, almost all scientists experience failure lots of times. So if you want to be smart, be persistent.
Learn to express your ideas
You may have your good ideas, but if you don’t sell your ideas, no one will know their worth and consider you smart. So you need to learn how to express your ideas. Express your thoughts in a proper way, and most importantly, let your enthusiasm (热情) about your ideas shine through.
Finally, you must also believe in yourself. Those who appear smarter than you simply have used the right tools to exercise their minds. You are smarter than you think.
Practice self-critical thinking ●With critical thinking, we won’t get influenced easily. ●When we use self-critical thinking, we’ ll come up with a | |
Being smart: A skill that requires training | |
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【推荐1】Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen.Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.
Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers.
You may find the information you need.
★Global English Center
*General English in all four skills:listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
*3-month(700yuan), 6-month(1200yuan)and one-year(2000yuan)courses.
*Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day.Mon-Fri.
*Experienced college English teachers.
*Close to city center and bus stops.
Tel:67605272 Add:105 Zhongshan Road, 100082.
★Modern Language School
Special courses in English for business.traveling, banking, hotel management and office skills.
*Small classes(12-16 students)on Sat.&Sun.From 2∶00-5∶00pm.
*Native English teachers from Canada and USA.
*Language lab and computers supplied.
*3-month course:1,050yuan; 6-month course:1,850yuan.
Write or phone:Modern Language School, 675Park Road.100056
Tel:67353019
★The 21st Century English raining Center
*We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.
*We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800yuan.
*We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.
*Entrance exams:June 1 and Dec.1.
*Only 15-minute walk from city center.
Call 67801642 for more information.
★The International House of English
*Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost:60yuan for 13 hours per week; convenient class hours:9∶00-12∶00am and 2∶00-5∶00pm.
*A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills(same cost as day classes).
*Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language.Free sightseeing and social activities.Very close to Central Park.
For further information call 67432308.
1. You work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Which school will you choose?A.Global English Center and the International House |
B.Global English Center and Modern Language School |
C.Modern Language School and the 21st Century |
D.The 21st Century and the International House |
A.its teaching quality is better |
B.it requires an entrance exam |
C.its courses are more advanced |
D.it is nearest to the city center |
A.offers sightseeing and social activities at low prices |
B.costs less than the other schools |
C.has a special course in spoken English |
D.has native English teacher |
【推荐2】Best Summer Camps For Teenagers 2022
Summer camps provide experiences to teenagers, which help them grow as individuals and teach them lessons they remember forever. Here is a list of our best summer camps for teenagers.
Robin Hood Camp
This camp help campers to get a sense of self-confidence to find out their creativity and imagination through the outdoor summer camp experience. Lake activities, outdoor sports and camp games will be provided for teenagers to build unique memories.
Ages: 8 to 16.
ID Tech Camps
ID Tech offers virtual technology camps for teens. At the camps, teens receive a STEM education while making friends with other students who attend. You can sign up for all types of STEM-related camps that involve coding, designing robots and much more. Meanwhile you can sign them up for private online lessons for a more personalized experience. Our expert instructors have years of experience and often come from famous universities like Stanford, California Institute of Technology and New York University.
Ages: 12 to 16.
Catalina Sea Camp
Catalina Sea Camp is an adventure camp in Catalina Island, California. It’s perfect for kids who enjoy being out in the ocean and participating in exciting water sports. It also has free online marine biology courses for our little campers, making it perfect for those interested in a future career in the field.
Ages: 10 to 16.
Green Wood Camp
This summer camp gives campers a chance to enjoy lake activities that include sailing, kayaking, canoeing and other adventures in woods, sports and activities that the camp organizers help to put on. There is a day camp, family camp and overnight camp to choose from.
Ages: 10 to 18.
See more detailed information at https://summercamphub.com.
1. For kids under 10, which of the following camps is available?A.Robin Hood Camp. | B.ID Tech Camps. |
C.Catalina Sea Camp. | D.Green Wood Camp. |
A.They organize outdoor activities. |
B.They have instructors from key university. |
C.They involve STEM-related activities. |
D.They provide online lessons. |
A.A geography magazine. | B.A travel brochure. |
C.A teenager website. | D.A social issue report. |
【推荐3】International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People 2024
Since 1971, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) has inspired young writers aged 9-15 to write letters on a given theme to win exciting prizes. The competition is an excellent way of making young people aware of the important role postal services play in our societies. It develops their skills in writing and their ability to express thoughts clearly. A group of international judges invited by the International Bureau judge the letters and select the winners.
The UPU has launched its 53rd International letter-writing Competition for Young People this year.
Competition theme
In 2024, participants will be encouraged to reflect on the future of the world under the theme: “At 150 years old, the UPU has served people around the world for more than eight generations. The world has changed enormously since then. Write a letter to future generations about the world you hope they inherit (继承).” The theme encourages young people to voice their thoughts on current global challenges and propose innovative solutions. It also allows youths to draw upon the principles of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, providing a framework for their visions of a better world.
Competition rules
• Entries must be in the form of a letter and contain the necessary parts of a letter (heading, greeting, body, complimentary close, signature line and postscript).
• Letters must be strictly in agreement with the topic and contain no more than 800 words in the original language.
• At the national level, the competition is organized by UPU member countries. Entries must reach the UPU International Bureau no later than May 5th.
For more information, please contact us at communication@upu.int.
1. What can competitors learn from the competition?A.The history of the UPU | B.The skills of communication. |
C.The importance of postal services. | D.The meaning of expressing thoughts. |
A.The enormous change in the world. | B.The world for the future generations. |
C.Global challenges and innovative solutions. | D.Sustainable development for a better world. |
A.Write the letters in right format. | B.Hand in their entries on May 6th. |
C.Write a letter of at least 800 words | D.Send their entries to the official email. |