The couple spent weeks researching their move，looking for a reliable agency that provides surrogacy services overseas．Surrogacy is still illegal in many countries，including China．“We will be taking much higher risks by relying on a surrogate mother in China because we are not protected by any regulation or law．You pay a lot of money but may meet with many problems，”Tang said．“You might not even get your baby back．’’
Tang and his wife are part of an increasing number of Chinese couples who are turning to surrogacy services．Tang also considered surrogacy in Thailand but dropped the idea after recent reports about a baby with Down Syndrome(唐氏综合征)who was delivered through surrogacy and said to have been deserted in Thailand by the biological parents from Australia．Instead，Tang chose the California Surrogacy Center agency as his first option after reading the detailed introduction on its website．Compared with many other agencies that he could contact only via e．mail．the center has a consulting office in Beijing，Tang said．
The center is in San Diego，California，and has satellite offices in Los Angeles and Beijing．According to Liu，the center has been operating for more than eight years，and about 100 surrogate mothers live in California．
1. Which of the following is True according to the passage?
| A．Chinese couples prefer to have a test—tube baby． |
| B．Couples face no risks in surrogacy services． |
| C．Unhealthy test—tube babies can be legally abandoned． |
| D．A sick test—tube baby was deserted in Thailand． |
| A．it is more convenient to contact them by email |
| B．they call for less money |
| C．surrogacy remains illegal in China |
| D．most of them are experienced |
| A．Chinese couples are turning to surrogacy |
| B．an old woman can take a risk of delivering a baby more |
| C．it’s not a bad choice to have a baby born overseas |
| D．biological couples may fail to get their babies back |
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【推荐1】Here are three financial habits you might want to consider breaking.
1. Spending more than you want to earn rewards points
Provided they’re used responsibly, rewards credit cards can be a good thing. However, if you find yourself using a credit card just to get more points, you might be in for a world of trouble. One way you can break this bad habit is to only use your rewards card for regular, monthly expenses. Let’s say you decide to leave your card at home and only use it to make payments on your phone bill, which you then pay back in full every month.
2. Ignoring your bills
Coming home to a big pile of bills is a drag. There’s no doubt about it. But tossing them onto the coffee table and ignoring them for weeks on end can have terrible consequences for your financial well-being. Whenever you find yourself faced with a bill, do with it immediately. While it might be a bit of a struggle at first, over time you can get the rewards of having less financial stress.
3. Cycling your debt without fixing the real problem
While having a lower interest rate can help solve short-term problems for you, you could be avoiding the fundamental issue. In fact, it might even be keeping you from coming to terms with the behaviour that is forcing you into a state of debt. Building a budget(预算) could help you uncover ways to cut back and save.
For most of us, changing our behaviour isn’t as simple as turning off a switch, so it may take a lot of time and effort. Starting is the hardest part but, I can assure(保证) you—it gets easier with time.
1. You will get into trouble by using credit cards if you want to .| A．use them to pay your phone bill | B．put your credit cards at home |
| C．pay back in full every month | D．earn more rewards points |
| A．They need to plan their expenses properly. | B．They need to make a lot of effort. |
| C．They need to spend less each time. | D．They need to leave cards in the stores. |
| A．Impossible. | B．Simple. |
| C．Difficult. | D．Unbelievable. |
【推荐2】Eduardo reached into his backpack, searching for his cell phone. He was scared of having to spend the spring break at Aunt Letty’s farm. Although he had protested, his parents decided that spending time on the farm would be a great experience for him. They grew up on a farm and believed that responsibility, hard work, and respect for the land were valuable lessons.
“So have you ever ridden a horse?” Aunt Letty asked, trying to turn his attention away from his phone. “Hmmm, no,” he answered. “Well, we’ve got a nice calm horse I think you’ll like. Hercules sounds like a beast, but he’s basically a gentle giant — big, but kindhearted!” she said, smiling. Eduardo glanced at his aunt, annoyed that he was expected to work. He tried to text a friend but there was no cell reception.
The next few days were busy. The crow of the roosters woke them up, and they had breakfast before dawn. Then they went out to the barn to get the feed while the animals waited to be fed. The afternoons were filled with transporting hay, cleanup, and caring for the animals. At dusk, when the farm was finally quiet, Aunt Letty stretched her arms out and inhaled (吸气), “Just take a deep breath of that sweet country air!” Eduardo, exhausted from his chores, was unable to appreciate his work.
On the third day, without warning, Aunt Letty announced, “It’s time to meet Hercules.” She led Eduardo into the stables. Aunt Letty was right. Hercules was remarkable!
Aunt Letty held her hand open for Eduardo to take. Reluctantly, he let her guide his hand toward Hercules and allowed the magnificent creature to sniff his palm. Softly, Hercules rubbed its nose and mouth against him.
“It feels like velvet (天鹅绒)!” Eduardo beamed. An hour later, Eduardo was scratching Hercules on his neck and offering him carrots.
That night, as they headed toward the house, Eduardo was inspired. His arms spreading wide, he inhaled and said, “Take a breath of that sweet country air!”
1. Why did Eduardo’s parents send him to the farm?| A．To get him close to nature. |
| B．To better his views on life. |
| C．To change his attitude to Aunt Letty. |
| D．To keep him from using a mobile phone. |
| A．He discovered the horse was wild. |
| B．He realized hard work would pay off. |
| C．He found Aunt Letty demanding but inspiring. |
| D．He came to appreciate the life on the farm. |
| A．in space order | B．in time order |
| C．from general to specific | D．from specific to general |
| A．Aunt Letty’s Farm | B．A Remarkable Horse |
| C．Sweet Country Air | D．Busy Country Life |
【推荐3】Wrestling yourself away from screens, devices, even the television can be a nearly impossible task, but it’s vital to our mental and even physical health. A jigsaw puzzle requires your full attention and therein lies the magic.
Jigsaw puzzles exercise the left and right sides of your brain at once. Your left brain is logical and works in a linear fashion, while your right brain is creative. When you’re doing a jigsaw puzzle, both sides are engaged. Think of it as a mental workout that improves your problem-solving skills and attention.
Jigsaw puzzles improve your short-term memory.
Jigsaw puzzles are great for some needed alone time. Puzzling is perfect for people who want a quiet, solo break from today’s noisy and tiring digital life.
| A．Can’t remember what you had for lunch yesterday? |
| B．Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to connect with family. |
| C．Many adults are now returning to this childhood pastime. |
| D．Jigsaw puzzles are a great meditation tool and stress reliever. |
| E．Doing jigsaw puzzles is good for your mind, body and spirit. |
| F．Stay away from children’s puzzles that are too easy to do. |
| G．It’s no surprise that Bill Gates admits being an enthusiastic puzzler. |
