2281.(1)Where does the conversation take place? A.At Philip's home. B.On the phone. C.In a gym. (2)Why will the woman miss the Houston Open? A.She will be having her holiday. B.She will look after her baby. C.She will be on business abroad. (3)When is the US Open running? A.From April 27 to 30. B.From April 15 to May 15. C.From June 15 to 18. (4)What would be wonderful for the speakers? A.Being on a vacation. B.Watching the game together. C.Going to the US.
2282.Third-Culture Kids Did you grow up in one culture,your parents came from another,and you are now living in a totally different country?If so,then you are a third-culture kid! The term "third-culture kid"(or TCK)was coined in the 1960s by Dr.Ruth.She first came across this phenomenon when she researched North American children living in India.Caught between two cultures,they form their very own.(1)
About 90 percent of them have a university degree,while 40 percent pursue a postgraduate or doctor degree.They usually benefit from their intercultural experience,which helps them to grow into successful academics and professionals. (2)
In fact many hardships may arise from this phenomenon.A third-culture kid may not be able to adapt themselves completely to their new surroundings as expected.Instead,they may always remain an outsider in different host cultures.Max,for example,experienced this fundamental feeling of strangeness throughout his life as a third-culture kid.(3)
While this can be a way to create a network of friends all around the world,it can be difficult for a third-culture kid like Max to maintain close friendships and relationships. For a third-culture kid,it is often easier to move to a new foreign country than to return to their "home" country.After living in Australia and South Korea for many years,Louis finally returned to Turkey as a teenager.But she felt out of place when she returned to the country where she was born.(4)
She did not share the same values as her friends' even years after going back home. While a third-culture kid must let go of their identity as foreigner when he/she returns,the home country can prove to be more foreign than anything he/she came across before.The peer group they face does not match the idealized image children have of "home". (5)
As a part of the growing "culture",TCKs may find it a great challenge for them to feel at home in many places.
A.Yet being a third-culture kid is not always easy. B.In general,they often reach excellent academic results. C.This often makes it hard for them to form their own identity. D.However,their parents can help them see the opportunities of a mobile lifestyle. E.Their experience abroad helps them to gain a better understanding of cultural differences. F.Unlike other teens of her age,she didn't how anything about current TV shows or fashion trends. G.Additionally,making new friends and saying goodbye to old ones will at some point become routine for a third-culture kid.
2284.(1)When will Mr Thomas start to work? A.He will start to work next Monday. B.He will start to work next month. C.He will start to work next week. (2)What is his flight number? A.CJ906. B.JC906. C.CJ609.
2285.(1)Who is the speaker probably speaking to? A.All new students. B.Foreign students. C.Local students. (2)What can we learn about the student dorms? A.Four students share a room. B.Students cannot cook there. C.Meals in the cafeteria are included in the price. (3)Which type of housing has no more rooms available? A.The Swedish house. B.The student dorms. C.The Spanish house. (4)What will the audience probably do next? A.Go to the cafeteria. B.Fill application forms. C.Move into their rooms.
A.In the kitchen,be sure that all closets are kept locked. B.When putting a baby to sleep,always put him down on his back. C.Children younger than twelve should sit at the back seat of the car. D.If the child is going to ride a bicycle,be sure that a helmet is worn. E.Some common preventable accidents are falls,drowning,burns and poisonings. F.In the bathroom,remember that children can drown in only a few inches of water. G.Most common household accidents occur in a relatively short time,so if you need to step away,keep the child in your sight.
Do you know that preventable accidents kill more children each year than heart or breathing problems?Most preventable accident deaths occur at home. (1)
As a babysitter,there are many things that you can do to keep your kids safe. First you should look at each room of the house for potential dangers. (2)
If you use the stove to heat lunch or dinner,try to only use the back burner.Keep the pot handles facing the wall.Never leave a child sitting in a high chair.They can make the chair rock and tip over.Be careful when drinking hot coffee or tea around small children.They can quickly grab onto the cup handle and burn themselves.Cut food into small pieces and do not let small children play with a knife. (3)
Do not let them play in or around sinks,toilets,or buckets.Never leave a young child in the tub alone even for a brief second!Keep electrical appliances (such as hairdryers) unplugged and out of the reach of small children. Outside storage areas are not safe places for children to play.Keep children away from lawn-mowers,saws,and other tools.Keep them away from oils,gases or other chemicals in the garage. When playing outside or at the playground,follow these tips. (4)
If the child is going to skateboard,put protective pads on the elbows and knees.Keep balls and other flying toys away from the road.Tell children to get help and not to fetch it themselves if the ball goes onto the road,tell children not to touch strange dogs or cats that they see in the park. If you need to transport a child in your car,be sure that you have proper car seats and that he is securely fastened.Never drive a child in a car without such a seat. (5)