1385.Politeness is the practical application of good manners,the goal of which is to make all of the parties relaxed and comfortable.It's a flexible management of words and actions,by which we make other people have a better opinion of us and themselves.It seeks to build a positive relationship.(1)
. However,in the rush of daily life being polite is social behaviour that we find rare nowadays. (2)
.They don't even take the time to look around.This has led to the loss of simple social rules some might take for granted and that are particularly powerful. (3)
,people become less and less attentive to others' feelings,for human interaction(互動(dòng))is almost lost.Take for instance the rudeness we tolerate when a person is looking at his phone when talking to us. Being polite is not just a simple social elegance.(4)
.These days "Please" and "Thank you" are forgotten.And not many people are aware that these two simple words can easily open or close any door to us. Unfortunately,they often forget to say these words.Hope is not lost.There are many ways we can improve our behaviour to achieve skills in politeness.There are simple things we can do to be considered as a polite and well-mannered person.(5)
,they will respect you back.Just make a change in our behaviour to start.Use simple words like "Excuse me", "Please" and "Thank you" every day. Be kind to receive kindness.Care and politeness will get you far in all aspects of life.
A.As technology progresses B.People have become more self-absorbed C.As long as you show your politeness for people D.Since for many people being polite remains a challenge E.Many languages have specific means to show politeness F.It aims to respect a person's need to be liked and understood G.It's also about being kind,caring and respectful to another person
1386.Smallpox(天花) is a dangerous disease which once(1)
(kill) many people.However,in the late 20th century scientists fought the disease(2)
(success).People who have the smallpox virus can spread it to other people through their breath or saliva(唾液).The virus can live on bedding or clothing.Once a person (3)
( attack) by the virus,there is no cure for the disease.People with smallpox get(4)
fever.They also get body aches and become very(5)
(tire).People can die from smallpox.People (6)
survive may suffer life-long damage such as scars(疤痕) or blindness. Smallpox existed for(7)
(thousand) of years in Europe,Asia and Africa.Explorers brought the disease to the Americans after 1492.Many native Americans died from(8)
.Large outbreaks of smallpox happened around the world. In 1796 an English doctor(9)
(name) Edward Jenner discovered a smallpox vaccine(疫苗).In 1967 a group called the World Health Organisation set about(10)
(give) the smallpox vaccine to people around the world.The project was a success.By 1979 there were no cases of smallpox anywhere in the world.
1387.Among the international students in Canada who are struggling to find a job there after graduation,some of them eventually make it with relative ease.They're the ones who've already built up much internship(實(shí)習(xí))experience while still attending university,as their majors offer a co-operative program. Co-op programs,a feature(特色)of Canadian university programs,allow academic studies to be combined with work experience.During school years,students get to network with employers,gain internship experience in relevant fields,and earn academic credits that count toward their degree or diploma. Co-op programs are available in most comprehensive universities,like the University of Waterloo,Wilfrid Laurier University and York University.These programs are not only open to students majoring in business but also to many science and art majors.Statistics show that nearly 30 percent of recent foreign applicants have chosen majors that also subscribe to the co-op program."It's easy to understand,"said a senior education counselor.He noted that working opportunities are provided by employers that build bridges with the university and most of them are well-known companies or local government organizations.Moreover,the average salary for interns is as high as C$30,000 to C$40,000 a year. Students can choose to work during vacations or term times freely.The required duration of the internship for undergraduates ranges from eight to twelve months,or four to six months for graduate students."The programs also benefit those students who want to apply for immigration,"added the counselor."That's because the policies of many provinces in Canada require a certain length of work experience of the applicants."
(1)What's the main characteristic of co-op programs?
A.They offer a variety of jobs in different fields. B.They make academic credits easier to gain. C.Employers work with students on their studies. D.Students get work experience while at university. (2)What does the example of foreign applicants indicate?
A.Co-op programs are becoming more popular. B.The average salary for interns will increase. C.Co-op programs are open to all majors. D.Companies welcome foreign students. (3)Which section of a website does the text probably come from?
1388.Ways to Take More Vegetables into Your Meals Recently,an increasing number of health problems among people have been reported.Surveys show that most of us get around two to three kinds of vegetables a day,falling far short of the five kinds that nutrition experts advise. (1)
●Sneak vegetables into breakfast and lunch. One reason we don't get enough vegetables is that many of us consider them merely as a side dish to dinner. (2)
●Follow the golden rule. Half of your dinner plate should be filled with vegetables. (3)
This is the perfectly' balanced dinner,according to experts. ●(4)
Half a cucumber,a whole tomato or a long,fresh carrot are just as pleasant to eat as an apple.It may seem unusual,but who cares?A whole vegetable makes a terrific snack. ●Move your vegetables to the top shelf of the fridge. As long as they're bagged properly,they'll last as well as they would in a vegetable fresh container. (5)
In particular,keep quick-to-eat vegetables such as baby carrots,tomatoes and cucumbers as accessible as possible. Go exotic. Every week,try to buy a slightly foreign vegetable,perhaps something that you've never eaten before.
A.Eat vegetables like fruit. B.Take more unusual vegetables. C.More importantly,now they'll be seen easily and attractive. D.Here are some health-boosting ways to take more vegetables into your daily diet. E.That leaves a quarter of the plate for rice or noodles and a quarter for meat or fish. F.If you really want to eat more vegetables,you can also eat them at breakfast and lunch. G.When you want to eat more vegetables,make sure your fridge will be full of vegetables.