Write everything down and do not rely on your memory.
Recycle and donate. Is your closet full of unopened bags and clothes that still have their tags(标签) on? Is your bookshelf full of unread books? Chances are that if you have not read, worn, or used whatever they are, they you are probably not going to use them at all.
Create daily, weekly and monthly timetables for cleaning. Organize your cleaning timetable.
A.Practice putting things away immediately |
B.Throw one thing before buying something |
C.It is a long and never-ending process, so be patient |
D.Give them to a charity or sell on the internet |
E.It is extremely exhausting to clean everything all at once |
F.To keep up with tasks, you need to work with your family |
G.We all agree most of us have a tough time remembering things |
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【推荐1】If you make a list of the world’s top ten most challenging job, chances are that being a teacher will not make the cut. But think about the daunting task millions of educators face each day as they try to mold a group of often surly, unruly kids into intelligent, well-rounded individuals. That surely has to be the toughest job in the world, especially given that there is no promotion or bonus awaiting them even if they are wildly successful!
What if these all-important individuals that we often take for granted disappear from our lives? That was what Project Ed and Participant Media's Teach campaign asked filmmakers of all ages to envision for their recently held contest. Entitled, "A World Without Teachers," its intent was to inspire more young people to become teachers. However, the 62 amazing video submissions also serve as a reminder of how grim things would be if we didn't have these selfless individuals guiding us through life. What was interesting is that even the youngest contestants did not appear to rejoice at the idea of not having anybody telling them what to do.
High-school student Savannah Wakefield pondered if art as we know it today would have been different without teachers. Would Monet have discovered his talent for impressionism? Los Angeles-based Miles Horst, who won the 1,000 USD prize for the best adult submission imagines a world where teachers are replaced by a 'brain box' in his fun animated entry.
Youth category winner Marina Barham's video depicts a fact we all know but often forget. Teachers don't just teach, they inspire - something that no electronic device, no matter how smart, can do! So the next time you think your teacher is being "mean" for trying to channel you in the right direction, imagine a life without him/her. We have a feeling it will not appear as rosy!
1. What is the passage mainly about?A.The campaign to promote teachers' status. |
B.The significance cf teachers. |
C.A survey of people's views about teachers. |
D.The possibility of a world where teachers are replaced. |
A.teaching naughty kids is a very discouraging task |
B.being a teacher is one of the most challenging jobs in the world |
C.a successful teacher has the greatest chance to be promoted |
D.teachers have little influence on kids' individual development |
A.To attract kids to submit more videos of their teachers. |
B.To expect teachers to devote themselves to their jobs. |
C.To remind students to appreciate teachers' hard work. |
D.To encourage more people to go into teaching career. |
A.Teaching is quite different from other jobs. |
B.The future of teachers' work appears inspiring. |
C.A world without teachers will be unimaginable. |
D.Many people attach more importance to teaching. |
【推荐2】New technology rules the whole world now. But I still remember when I was a child, I did not have a cell phone or a computer because it was not necessary at all in those days. The internet was not popular, and the touch screen technology was unknown.
At this time here in the US smartphone are really a need, especially for young and business people. There are many applications really useful like maps, dictionaries, e-mails and games.
For me, I use my smartphone to check the weather and to look for something on the internet and of course to keep communicating through calls and texts. Besides, I like music applications, GPS and Facebook.
Many tests have discovered that cell phones cause damages to us because they send out radioactive(具有放射性的) waves to our bodies and this could cause cancer.
Psychologists say that these devices can affect behavior and I believe everyone knows it is harmful to the eyes if we are sitting for a long time in front of computer. However, it seems to be difficult for us to give up, even if we know how bad it is for our health. The use of technology becomes more and more important in our lives.
I think the use of technology has brought us unimaginable things. If we use technology correctly, I am sure it would be possible to decrease the damage to our bodies.
Keep in mind that it is important not to focus only on technology, but to spend time with our families and people close to us.
1. What can we know from the passage?A.The author is a businessman working for a cell phone company. |
B.The author has suffered a lot from the use of electrical devices. |
C.The author knows little about the functions of modern cellphones. |
D.The author is quite pleased with the various functions of cell phones. |
A.It’s not necessary to add more applications to the cell phone. |
B.Cell phones have made our world a boring place to live in. |
C.New technology has done people more harm than good. |
D.New technology makes people separated from each other. |
A.keep | B.cause | C.reduce | D.add |
【推荐3】Thousands of jackdaws (寒鸦) are known to launch into the winter skies synchronously (同步地) from the treetops. For those early risers in winter, the morning routine of jackdaws is a familiar sight. Now, ecologists know that this synchronized group flight is a result of a democratic (民主的) process in which the majority of the flock reaches a consensus about the birds’ actions, such as their mass departure.
Jackdaws fly into the sky in huge numbers and then split into smaller groups to feed. To figure out how such large numbers of these birds decide when to take off, researchers from the University of Exeter recorded jackdaws’ calls over several months. They recorded when the first jackdaws began their calls and measured how loud the birds were. The team found that jackdaws left together once the chorus of calls reached a critical mass — the more rapidly the chorus swelled, the earlier the birds left.
“They all leave together, which is a really striking sight,” Alex Thornton said. Every call signals a jackdaw casting its vote to leave. When the intensity of the chorus doesn’t build enough, which means the jackdaws don’t agree, the birds depart in smaller groups instead.
The team also found that once jackdaws reached a consensus they departed almost immediately, with thousands of jackdaws taking off in less than five seconds. When scientists played past recordings of calls back to the jackdaws, they were able to push forward the birds’ launching by more than six minutes. However, other noise recordings, like the sound of a whipping wind, had no effect on the birds’ departure time.
Leaving together has various benefits, including protection from enemies and access to information such as where to find food. This research shows the critical role birdcalls play in group decision-making for this species. But the mission is not over yet. Researchers’ concern is that human activities might disturb jackdaws. “Imagine a flock near a busy road,” Thornton said. “If the birds can’t hear each other and can’t form a consensus on the time to leave together, it can have big impacts on their population. The next stage of our research will look into this.”
1. When will jackdaws’ mass departure most probably take place?A.When their calls reach high intensity. |
B.After they hear the first call of the leader bird. |
C.When they feel a strong urge to feed themselves. |
D.When the chorus of their calls integrates peacefully. |
A.Jackdaws can pick up speed in a short time. |
B.Jackdaws respond specifically to their birdcalls. |
C.Jackdaws can be easily affected by their fellows. |
D.Jackdaws spend about five seconds on their voting. |
A.The benefits of jackdaws’ leaving together. |
B.The effective ways to protect jackdaws’ hearing. |
C.The impact of human noise pollution on jackdaws. |
D.The role of birdcalls in jackdaws’ group decision-making. |
A.Jackdaws vote to take wing together |
B.Jackdaws are smart decision-makers |
C.Jackdaws live together in great numbers |
D.Jackdaws are sensitive to different birdcalls |