I was in Walt Disney World with my son, Daniel, who is autistic (患自闭症的), and at that time he was 7 years old. My wife and our three other sons were with us too. He was having one of his melt down screaming tantrums (发怒), only God knows why. So my wife and I decided I would take the bus back to the hotel, and she would stay in the park with the other three children.
After we got on the bus, the screaming continued. My son looks “normal”. To the many people on the bus, he appeared to just be a kid screaming --- or a spoiled child who did not get his special toy that day. It did not take long --- less than a minute --- before the screaming brought about stares, then glares from the other passengers.
To my shame, I found myself losing my temper at my own son. I was embarrassed, angry, and frustrated, and felt cheated by God for not being able to enjoy a normal vacation with my family because of him. I started to wonder what life would be like without having to deal with this cross (痛苦).
And just as the reactions of the other passengers were becoming most intense, a man seated just in front of me turned around to face me. I cheered myself up for his advice on how to raise a well-behaved child.
He said calmly, “Is he alright?” I said, “He’s autistic.” Then the man said , “It's alright.” And he smiled. That’s all.
And suddenly, all the anger building up inside me was gone. I almost wept for shame at how I had felt a moment before. It no longer mattered what the other people thought. My son was my gift from God.
I will never forget that man, nor his small, simple act of kindness and understanding. I truly believe he was my son’s guardian angel that day maybe mine too.
1. Why did Daniel become angry?| A．Because he didn't get his special toy. |
| B．No one knew the reason for his anger. |
| C．Because something went wrong with him. |
| D．Because he quarreled with his brother or sister. |
| A．the passengers were not satisfied |
| B．the passengers felt sorry for the author |
| C．the author comforted him with patience |
| D．the driver asked the author and his son to get off |
| A．How the author helped his son calm down. |
| B．How the author reacted to his son's screaming. |
| C．What made the author angry and embarrassed. |
| D．What the author’s life would be like without Daniel. |
| A．The bus arrived at the stop near his hotel. |
| B．A stranger helped him realize his mistake. |
| C．His son stopped screaming and apologized to him. |
| D．He suddenly realized his son was an autistic child. |
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【推荐1】Mama and I spend mornings cleaning up the dirt that blows into our house. Mama says all the dust is due to the drought. The dirt sifts into everything. It covers our clothes. We have to wash the dishes before each meal. We rarely drive the truck because Papa fears the dust from the road will ruin the motor.
When my sister, Faye, and I walk to school, we wear kerchiefs over our mouths so we don’t breathe in the dirt. On days when the air is so bad that they close the school, we stay home and help Mama put wet sheets over the windows. But the dirt always finds a way in.
Last Sunday, there was no dirt in the air, only bright spring sunshine and a clear blue sky. After lunch, Papa headed out to the field to check on the cattle while I played with Faye in the yard. The temperature suddenly dropped. I looked to the west and saw a huge black cloud of dust.
All the birds flew away. “I must warn Papa,” I thought to myself. To avoid her panicking, I gently told Faye to go back inside where she would be safe, and then headed off to the field.
The storm hit so fast, and in an instant the day turned into night. By the time I entered the cow field the fine sand was whipping across my face. I screamed for Papa, hoping my voice would lead him back.
The dirt and sand stung my skin like a thousand bees. Although I was terrified, I refused to turn back. My dad was stranded and needed my help. Covering my face with one hand, I groped my way toward the truck and opened the door. First I tried turning the truck’s lights on and off, hoping that Papa would see them flashing, but the sandstorm let no light escape. Then I pushed the horn again and again, so Papa would hear it. I pushed until I had no more strength in my arms.
Suddenly, Papa’s face appeared at the window. My heart leaped with surprise and relief. He opened the door and climbed onto the seat next to me. He then pulled me into his arms and said, “Oh, Iris, you saved me!”
Finally, the wind subsided and the dust began to settle. Dirt was piled up to the window on one side of the truck and halfway up the door on the other. Papa kicked against the door, opening it far enough to let us out.
Sand and soil drifts were everywhere, but we were safe.
1. What is the main function of the first two paragraphs?| A．It describes a problem the characters must solve. |
| B．It establishes the setting where the story takes place. |
| C．It introduces the characters that will follow in the story. |
| D．It explains the motivations for the characters’ later actions. |
| A．He was trying to get to his truck. |
| B．He needed to prepare the field for harvest. |
| C．He wanted to make sure the animals were fine. |
| D．He planned to bring in the cattle before the storm. |
| A．By warning him to run away. | B．By turning on the truck’s lights. |
| C．By guiding him towards the shelter. | D．By screaming his name at the top of her voice. |
| A．Brave and calm. | B．Experienced and confident. |
| C．Adventurous and careful. | D．Fearless and sympathetic |
【推荐2】For the first 19 months of her life, Helen Keller was like other pretty happy babies in every way. Then in 1882, a sudden illness destroyed her sight and hearing. Because she could not hear what other people were saying, the child could not learn to speak. For the following 5 years, she lived in a world of darkness, without sounds or words and her parents could do nothing but let her be.
The person who changed Helen’s world was her teacher, Anne Sullivan, who entered her life. Miss Sullivan had accepted a job, which seemed impossible. She had agreed to teach a blind child who had never learned to act like a human being, because no one had ever been able to guide her in any way. No one could control Helen. She acted like a young animal, rushing wildly around, throwing things, and hitting anyone whom she could reach. Who could believe that such a child could be taught?
But Anne Sullivan was a very special kind of teacher. She had been blind during part of her own childhood and had learned to read Braille, a system of writing that uses raised dots which can be felt by the finger of a blind person. She had learned to see again after several operations, but she had never forgotten the experience of being blind.
Miss Sullivan understood Helen. She loved her and believed she could teach her.
Anne Sullivan could not teach Helen Keller to speak until some other important things had been learned. The little girl had to learn to control her actions and feelings. She had to learn that she could not always do what she wished to do. She had always been able to get what she wished by using force. The teacher had to change such habits without breaking the child’s spirit.
Miss Sullivan’s battle began. Sometimes, there was real fighting between the wild child and the strong young teacher. At last, however, the battle was won by Miss Sullivan, who had succeeded in showing Helen that she loved her and wanted to help her. The child and her teacher became friends. They continued to be friends until the teacher’s death, 50 years later.
The day on which Helen finally accepted Miss Sullivan as her friend and teacher was a great day in Helen’s life. After that the teacher could begin to teach the child language.
1. Helen became blind and deaf after ________.| A．an unexpected accident | B．a football match |
| C．a sudden disease | D．fighting with her teacher |
| A．1917 | B．1932 | C．1937 | D．1939 |
| A．to pronounce a few words | B．to control herself properly |
| C．to copy some letters | D．to make different sounds |
| A．Sullivan learned the Braille when she was blind as a child. |
| B．Blind as Sullivan was, he accepted the challenge to teach Helen. |
| C．At first Sullivan and Helen often fought each other. |
| D．Sullivan died when she was fifty years old. |
| “Black Blizzard(暴风雪)”by Maurine V. Eleder This suspenseful story follows two young girls, at home alone, when a dust storm arises. Despite their young age, Betty and Mary Ann quickly take action when the severe dust storm hits. They begin taking measures to block the dust from coming into the house, which would make the air unbreathable. Although they are frightened, they take comfort thinking they can just wait out the storm inside their home. Unfortunately, Betty realizes her beloved horse is caught out in the “black blizzard.” One wrong move in the blinding storm, and Fancifoot could injure himself- or worse. Betty faces the difficult decision of leaving her younger sister to brave the storm or risking Fancifoot’s life to remain in safety Teachers could use this text to teach the history of the Dust Bowl of the 1930s or to teach thescience behind the causes and effects of soil erosion. |
| “Tornado Coming!” by Dick Donley If your students love the nail-biting tale “Black Blizzard,” they’ll love “Tornado Coming!” as well. Because this story includes a tornado, a young kid, a small dog, and a strange neighbor, you might be reminded of another tale you’ve read before. However, there are no talking scarecrows(稻草人) or flying monkeys in this story! Matt is home alone with Buster when he hears the siren(警报)warning of a tornado. Mentally ticking through the safety tips he learned in school, Matt heads for the storm cellar (防风地窖)with the tornado forming at his back. With only moments to spare, Matt realizes he must leave his little dog in the safety of the storm cellar to run to the aid of his unpleasant neighbor, Mrs. Laney. After the storm passes, Matt doesn’t wake up to find himself in Australia; however, he does find himself in a pretty odd place. This text weaves helpful tornado safety measures throughout a narrative story. For a creative follow-up activity, teachers could assign different natural disasters to small groups for research. Then, groups could use their research and the model text “Tornado Coming!” to incorporate safety tips within their own short stories about their assigned natural disaster. |
| A．want to help students learn about natural disasters |
| B．take an interest in stores related to natural disasters |
| C．have the need to equip children with safety measures |
| D．are looking for inviting and inspiring children’s stories |
| A．Betty and Mary are too young to fight against the storm alone |
| B．Betty is torn between saving Fancifoot’s life and protecting Mary |
| C．Matt offers Mrs. Laney timely help at the cost of losing his little dog |
| D．Students can add safety tips for other natural disasters to “Tornado Coming!” |
| A．Both involve a natural disaster, little kids, an animal and a neighbor. |
| B．They touch upon the theme of caring for others and self-reliance. |
| C．Helpful safety measures are highlighted in the narratives. |
| D．The main characters suffer pain and face a dilemma. |
【推荐1】Every year as a kid at Girl Scout summer camp, the night I looked forward to most was the closing campfire, a few hours of silliness that marked our final evening together. All week, my roommates and I had kept perfecting our skit (滑稽短剧) performance, editing lines and practicing scenes.
Skits and songs are deeply rooted in the camp experience. The days might be all about sports or nature, but nighttime entertainment is a kid’s dream. Similar to a talent show, some performances are educational but mostly, they just make you laugh. Talent is not important, and audience engagement (参与) through call and response is essential.
Away from phones and peers back home, social norms (规范) disappear and space for self-exploration forms. Shy kids come out of their shells, and cool kids let their guard down. They get to open up this door to a part of themselves that they wouldn’t have felt safe to show at school or at home.
It’s been a decade since my last performance as a camp counselor (顾问), and I never thought of skits from a skill-building aspect. But I now realize this rich camp tradition left a great impression on me. Through camp skits, I developed my sense of humor, built confidence in front of a crowd and learned how to accept others for their strangeness.
Maybe we can make our schools or communities more like summer camps by bringing the silliness of skits into our families and classrooms to reconnect with ourselves and each other. The next time you’re sitting around a campfire with friends and family, give it a try. Let your guard down, accept the discomfort and invite your loved ones to join in on the improvising (即兴创作). And remember: the more funny noises and childlike humor, the better.
1. What is the main purpose of skit performances at summer camp?| A．To amuse and engage the audience. | B．To showcase talent and skills. |
| C．To educate the audience. | D．To compete with fellow campers. |
| A．Leave. | B．Relax. | C．Grow. | D．Respond. |
| A．She developed a competitive spirit. |
| B．She understood social norms better. |
| C．She became more tolerant. |
| D．She became more creative. |
| A．Take up challenges in life. |
| B．Accept our imperfections. |
| C．Participate in more community activities. |
| D．Break out of our comfort zone. |
【推荐2】Is lying ever morally acceptable?
According to authors such as Kant, a society that accepts lies is a society in which trust is destroyed. And the sense of collectivity is also harmed. However, A less questionable sort of cases in which lying is accepted includes so-called “white lies.” In some circumstances, it seems better to tell a small lie than having someone worrying unnecessarily, or becoming sad.
Some favourable attitudes toward lying come from the consideration of more dramatic situations. Consider the situation in which someone is angered, out of control, and asks you where she can find a friend of yours so that she can kill that friend. You know where the friend is and lying will help the angry lady calm down. Should you tell the truth? Once you start thinking about it, there are plenty of circumstances where lying seems to be morally excusable.
But who is to say whether the situation is qualified to excuse you from lying? There are plenty of circumstances in which humans seem to convince themselves of being able to be excused from lying. But in the eyes of their peers, they actually are not.
Today, many cases of lying may be seen as the outcome of self-cheating, perhaps a subconscious one. Besides, once we broaden our definition for what a lie may be, we come to see that lies are deeply-seated in our society. Clothing, makeup, plastic surgeries are all topics for discussion.
Therefore, before you criticize lying, think again.
| A．Actions of this sort are usually forgiven by most people. |
| B．White lies for most cases cause unexpected negative results. |
| C．Many people are just cheating themselves believing their lies are morally acceptable. |
| D．There’s no denying that lying can be seen as a threat to civil society. |
| E．Such kind of lying in daily life shows all the people’s ignorance. |
| F．Actually, plenty of aspects of our culture are ways of “masking” how certain things appear. |
【推荐3】When I was a boy, my parents and I traveled from New York City to the Pennsylvania countryside for a weeklong taste of rural life. We stayed in a guesthouse on a farm, joining the daily routines and eating meals with the farmer and his family. We got up early to see the cows as they were milked. I even tried my hand at milking one, and then joined the farmer as he released the cows into the field afterward.
Decades later I still have vivid memories of that trip which made me realize the value of a vacation, of seeing new things, meeting new people and sharing memorable experiences with family members. To this day, I still consider that family trip when I plan to take time off with my wife and kids. Vacations are a time for resting and connecting. As a bank manager, I spend much of my workday encouraging my customers to save their money. One of the reasons I give is that we should all have enough for a family vacation every year. In our busy lives, family is what we should be saving our money and time for.
For my family, our vacation starts when we begin planning the trip. We talk about destinations and our budget (预算) ahead of time. Among the things we discuss: Can we save money by renting a house instead of spending six nights in a hotel? Would it be better to buy groceries and cook for ourselves rather than eat out every night? Involving (使参与) the kids in planning the vacation makes sure that they have a great vacation too. I prefer to visit historical sites and museums while they love to fish and swim. So I build in some relaxation time for us all so that the vacation can work for everyone.
Each year, setting aside vacation time to spend together is especially important to us. A relaxing environment opens the doors to all kinds of conversations—deep, silly or meaningful. There’s no pleasure from the usual everyday tasks. What matters is that everyone is having a great time.
1. Why did the author and his parents go to the countryside when he was young?| A．To milk the cow. | B．To meet the farmer and his family. |
| C．To experience country life. | D．To enjoy the scenery. |
| A．The author encouraged his customers to save their money for family vacation. |
| B．The author met new people and new things during the trip. |
| C．The trip helped the author understand the meaning of vacations better. |
| D．The author involved his kids in planning the vacation to cut their budget. |
| A．The author had a good time in the countryside. |
| B．The author advised others to spend vacations with their families. |
| C．The author tried to enjoy the holidays with his family. |
| D．The author realized the value of family vacations and put it into practice. |
【推荐1】As I look up at the hundreds of fireworks in the sky, I hear the bells ringing in small temple welcoming the coming of the Chinese New Year. Though I may not believe in or understand many of the New Year traditions here, the similarities between the coming of this New Year and the beginning of my new life in China are not lost on a big boy like me.
My fist few days in China were a cultural shock to say the least. Having arrived late in the semester, I immediately had to begin my beginners’ Chinese classes, along with the newest class of overseas students. Being surrounded by a language that int your own is unbelievably annoying. Due to the picture-based fashion of Chinese writing, it’s not like you can have a guess, or work it out through whatever knowledge you have from other Latin-originated languages. If you don’t know what it says, then that’s it. However, with time passing, I have found myself progressing, though painfully slowly. The first time I called a taxi by myself, the driver actually understood where I wanted to go, which is hugely rewarding (有益的). Sill it is never long before my lack of language skill is exposed (暴露的) and I come crashing back to earth, usually immediately upon leaving the taxi.
Gaining a language is a huge valuable skill. However, it is not the only thing I will gain in China. After this year of learning Chinese, I aim to gain my master’s degree here at University of Jinan. Opportunities do come around rather often: from being offered jobs teaching English, to being asked to appear on game-shows for Shandong TV. So, for now, I am just looking forward to expanding my cultural horizons (眼界) and enjoying my time here. I takes some time to get used to everything, but that’s part of the adventure and, most of all, employment. So, much like the Chinese New Year that I am lucky enough to be part of, I am just looking forward to a fresh start and a new journey in China.
1. Why couldn’t the author guess the meaning of the Chinese language?| A．Because of his late arrival. |
| B．Because of his lack of the Latin language. |
| C．Because of his experience of cultural shock. |
| D．Because of the unique way of Chinese writing. |
| A．He is poor at using public transport. |
| B．He finds it easy to call a taxi in China. |
| C．He is good at chatting with the taxi driver. |
| D．He feels pleased to have made progress in Chinese. |
| A．To settle down in China. |
| B．To broaden his cultural horizons. |
| C．To become a famous host on TV. |
| D．To be an excellent teaching assistant. |
| A．Exploring Chinese: valuable skills mastered |
| B．Learning Chinese: adventurous but enjoyable |
| C．Studying in China: challenging but rewarding |
| D．Coming to China: more opportunities promised |
【推荐2】Elmer Alvarez was a homeless man when he found a $10K check in New Haven, Connecticut. Instead of cashing it in for himself, he looked for its rightful owner.
The owner of the large check was a real estate (房地产) agent named Roberta Hoskie. She was on a busy schedule doing business around town when her check slipped away in a busy crossing. She didn’t realize she lost it until the next day.
They settled the day they met to hand over the check . Elmer came with a friend. It turned out he couldn’t speak English that well and asked for the help of a stranger to translate what he wanted to do. Roberta also found something about Elmer that shocked her—Elmer was homeless.
And since Roberta is in the real estate business, she realized she could send Elmer to the real estate school to be a part of her company. Not only that, but she also rewarded him with an apartment and paid seven month’s worth of rent to help him get back on his feet. Roberta’s heart was drawn to Elmer’s story because it reminded her of her own past.
She once lived in a shelter, as a single mom with only around $400 to raise her son—until one day, someone blessed her with a job that led her to her success right now. Her experience of being homeless reminded her that she could be a blessing to someone and change their life, too. A year after they met , Roberta and Elmer started Outreach Foundation, a transitional home for homeless teenagers, providing support like church services, substance abuse awareness , and education.
Elmer’s honesty is something that should be applauded. And in the end, he went from not having a roof over his head, to being capable of lending a hand to others who are really in need.
1. What do we know about Roberta from the text?| A．She is homeless. | B．She is a success. |
| C．She is out of work. | D．She has a happy family. |
| A．Because she was ready to help others. | B．Because Elmer’s story was moving. |
| C．Because she was thankful to him. | D．Because she had a similar experience. |
| A．Honest and lucky. | B．Helpful and energetic. |
| C．Poor and sensitive. | D．Skillful and generous. |
| A．It’s never too late to learn. | B．He who laughs last laughs best. |
| C．One good turn deserves another. | D．Where there is a will, there is a way. |
【推荐3】Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 AM. When I arrived to collect, I found the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window.
I walked to the door and knocked, "Just a minute," answered a weak, elderly voice.
After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a small suitcase.
I took the suitcase to the car, and then returned to help the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the car.
She kept thanking me for my kindness. "It's nothing," I told her. "I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated."
"Oh, you're such a good man." She said. When we got into the taxi, she gave me an address, and then asked, "Could you drive through downtown?"
"It's not the shortest way," I answered quickly.
"Oh, I'm in no hurry," she said. "I'm on my way to a hospice(临终医院). I don't have any family left. The doctor says I don't have very long."
I quietly reached over and shut off the meter(计价器).
For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked, the neighborhood where she had lived, and the furniture shop that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl.
Sometimes she'd ask me to slow down in front of a particular building and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.
At dawn, she suddenly said, "I'm tired. Let's go now."
We drove in silence to the address she had given me.
"How much do I owe you?" she asked.
"Nothing." I said.
"You have to make a living," she answered. "Oh, there are other passengers," I answered.
Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held on to me tightly. Our hug ended with her remark, "You gave an old woman a little moment of joy."
1. The old woman chose to ride through the city in order to ______.| A．show she was familiar with the city | B．see some places for the last time |
| C．let the driver earn more money | D．reach the destination on time |
| A．wanted to help her | B．shut off the meter by mistake |
| C．had received her payment in advance | D．was in a hurry to take other passengers |
| A．Giving is always a pleasure. | B．People should respect each other. |
| C．An act of kindness can bring people great joy. | D．People should learn to appreciate others' concern. |
【推荐1】Top 4 Architectural Masterpieces in Luxembourg
Perhaps for tourists across the world, visiting the impressive architectures in Luxembourg is the most unforgettable experience when traveling in this country.
Luxembourg City Town Hall
Designed and built in 1830, the building is located right on Place Guillaume II. Little is known that the materials to build this grand building were taken from the Franciscan monastery(修道院) dating back to the 13th century.
Banque et Caisse d'épargne de l'état (BCEE)
In 1913, the building was built. However, when completed, the building was considered too small and did not meet the demand for use. By 1933, it was expanded and remodeled to become more impressive and spacious. Now, BCEE is not only a commercial bank but also a famous tourist destination, an impressive architecture in Luxembourg that many people admire.
Grand Ducal Palace
Built in 1572, the Grand Ducal Palace in southern Luxembourg is the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and it is also where he handles the work of the head of State. On the ground floor inside the Grand Ducal Palace are the meeting and seminar rooms. All of these rooms are designed by architect Ingo Maurer to harmonize between modern and traditional styles.
Grand Duke Jean Museum of Art
Located in the Clausen district, this museum was built in 1989. Experiencing many ups and downs of history, until July 1, 2006, it was opened to tourists. The museum is not only impressive for its unique architecture, but it is also a showcase of many works of art by famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Bruce Nauman, Julian Schnabel, Thomas Struth and Daniel Buren.
1. What can we learn about BCEE?| A．It harmonizes modern and traditional styles. |
| B．It was expanded after being completed. |
| C．It exhibits many works of art. |
| D．It was made of the oldest materials. |
| A．Grand Duke Jean Museum of Art. |
| B．Banque et Caisse d'épargne de l'état. |
| C．Luxembourg City Town Hall. |
| D．Grand Ducal Palace. |
| A．A guidebook. | B．An autobiography. | C．A news report. | D．A book review. |
【推荐2】Why elephants rarely get cancer is a mystery that has confused scientists for decades. A study led by researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), at the University of Utah and Arizona State University may have found the answer.
According to the results, elephants have 38 additional modified copies of a gene that encodes p53, a definite tumor suppressor, as compared to humans, who have only two. Further, elephants may have a more powerful mechanism for killing damaged cells that are at risk for becoming cancerous. In isolated elephant cells, this activity is doubled compared to healthy human cells, and five times that of cells from patients with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, who have only one working copy of p53 and more than a 90 percent lifetime cancer risk in children and adults. The results suggest extra p53 could explain elephants’ increased resistance to cancer.
“Nature has already figured out how to prevent cancer. It’s up to us to learn how different animals overcome the problem so we can adapt those strategies to prevent cancer in people,” says co-senior author Joshua Schiffman, M.D., pediatric oncologist (儿科肿瘤医生) at Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah School of Medicine.
But Prof Mel Greaves, from the Institute of Cancer Research in London, says we should focus on why humans have such high levels of cancer. He pointed to the rise of unhealthy, cancer-causing behaviors, such as obesity and sunbathing. “You’ve never seen an elephant smoke!” he added.
According to Schiffman, elephants have long been considered a walking problem. Because they have 100 times as many cells as people, they should be 100 times more likely to have a cell slip into a cancerous state and cause the disease over their long life span of 50 to 70 years. And yet analysis of a large database of elephant deaths estimates a cancer death rate of less than 5 percent compared to 11 to 25 percent in people.
1. Why are elephants less likely to get cancer than humans?| A．Elephants are bigger than humans. |
| B．Elephants have more p53 genes and mechanism killing damaged cells. |
| C．Elephants are not as clever as humans in walking. |
| D．Elephants eat more than humans. |
| A．multiplier | B．complex | C．restrainer | D．coordinator |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Neutral. | C．Critical. | D．Favorable. |
| A．Elephants have longer life than people. |
| B．There is no chance that elephants die from cancer. |
| C．The rate of elephants dying from cancer is increasing. |
| D．It was thought theoretically that elephants could get cancer more easily. |
【推荐3】Smart thermostats (温控器)have become the face of smart home technology for most, but depending on what your home is like, it's possible to say the Ecobee3 is superior.
Most of the smart thermostats carry the same benefits, including the Ecobee3. They can learn your preferences and schedules, and then adjust the temperature accordingly. They're better-looking and more enjoyable to use than the basic pieces of plastic that occupy most households. And once you're able to heat up or cool down your house from your phone, without having to get out of bed, you won't want to go back to the past.
If you live in a larger house, the Ecobee3 can be much more convenient—offering you a couple of more remote sensors (传感器). Yes it gets pretty expensive at that point. But having those gives you effective control over the temperature in different rooms around your house. In comparison, other thermostats' measurements are largely limited to the area in which they're installed (安装).
If you live in a smaller place, that's no big deal；the Ecobee3 still has distinct advantages. It is touch-enabled, making it less annoying when you want to enter a Wi-Fi passwords see weather information, and so on.
Still, all the smart thermostats are pretty great. Which one is best just depends on whether you need a whole-home solution or a simpler one. For now, if it's the former, go with the Ecobee3. Their presence will probably make you more conscious about saving energy. Ecobee3 Smarter Wi-Fi Thermostat with Remote Sensor is available at all shopping websites.
1. How can you control Ecobee3?| A．By installing Wi-Fi. | B．By replacing its sensors. |
| C．By using the relative phone. | D．By closing power supply. |
| A．Its size is different | B．Its price is lower. |
| C．Its password is simpler. | D．Its coverage area is larger. |
| A．It makes us enjoy travelling and work better. |
| B．It leads us to hope to open a shop online. |
| C．It leads us to build our own smart houses. |
| D．It helps us pay attention to environmental protection. |
| A．To show the future of Ecobee3. |
| B．To attract people to buy Ecobee3. |
| C．To introduce how to use Ecobee3. |
| D．To explain why Ecobee3 was invented. |
