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Christmas, Easter and birthday parties can be difficult times for grandmothers and parents as they rush around trying to arrange the perfect celebration or making everyone as happy as possible! What’s better than a birthday party that makes your grandchild smile throughout or a celebration that impresses relatives and close friends?
That is why Granny Look has supplied in this section, one of the most comprehensive guides to making these special occasions that happen perhaps once a year a real success.
From a selection of Advent calendars to party planning or Christmas-stocking fillers we have all the possibilities covered so that your children and grandchildren will really have a memorable time with attractive gifts and original ideas.
Bring that festive spirit to all those traditional days, and ensure you are always ready for any possibility. Granny Look’s extensive links are bound to make every special occasion an entirely different experience from the year before and allow everyone to feel entertained and content.
CHRISTMAS-STOCKING FILLERS
Look no further! Granny Look helps the family to prepare in time for FATHER CHRISTMAS. Give SANTACLAUS some ideas. He can fill all the children’s Christmas-stockings with goodies! Unique Christmas gifts for children –– stocking fillers.
A Granny Look favorite!
ADVENT CALENDARS
All children love the build-up to CHRISTMAS! What is better than choosing one of Granny Look’s selection of Advent Calendars! Here you will find a list of websites to buy traditional or fun Advent calendars for children at Christmas time.
A Granny Look favorite!
BIRTHDAYS
LOOKING for a SPECIAL BIRTHDAY GIFT? Explore Granny Look’s selection of PRESENTS, PARTYPLANNING, PARTY TOYS and PARTY GAMES for your Children and Grandchildren’s BIRTHDAYS.
Plan and organize the KIDDIE’S PARTIES ahead of time!!
Don’t forget the PERSONALISED INVITATIONS!
CHRISTMAS
LOOK and BOOK now!! Granny Look’s selection of CHRISTMAS GIFTS for children.
Some guides to “What’s on in your area”… for the kids, PANTOS, SHOWS, THEATRES… at Christmas time!
UNIQUE Christmas gifts for Children. Spend QUALITY TIME with your Children’s Children this FESTIVE SEASON (圣诞节期间)!
小题1:If you want to send some invitations to your daughter’s classmates, where will you search for the information?
A.At Christmas.B.At Birthdays.
C.At Advent Calendars.D.At Christmas–stocking fillers.
小题2:According to the passage, we can infer _______.
A.you can only get special ideas for Christmas, Easter and birthday parties
B.in Granny Look you can buy many traditional or fun Advent calendars for children at
Christmas time
C.there is no personalized invitation in Granny Look for you to select
D.Granny Look provides a wide range of links for people to prepare for special occasions
小题3:From the text, we know that “Granny Look” is ______.
A.a website that helps you to prepare for special occasions
B.a company that sells all sorts of products on the Internet
C.a person who guides you to make your yearly celebration a real success
D.a magazine that helps the family to prepare for special occasions

答案

小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:A
解析

试题分析:文章介绍了一个专门为生日和一些重大节日做策划的网站。这个网站能够帮助人们为一些特别的时刻做好准备,让孩子们度过一个快乐的生日聚会。
小题1:根据小标题BIRTHDAYS里面的“Don’t forget the PERSONALISED INVITATIONS!”可知,给女儿的同学发邀请函的话,可以从BIRTHDAYS里找到相关信息,故选B。
小题2:根据第四段“Granny Look’s extensive links are bound to make every special occasion an entirely different experience...”可知,Granny Look为人们庆祝一些特殊的日子,提供了多样的选择,故选D。
小题3:根据“Here you will find a list of websites to buy traditional or fun Advent calendars for children at Christmas time.”可知,Granny Look是一个帮助人为一些特别时刻做准备的网站,故选A。
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小题1:According to the passage, Musika is______.
A.an organization training teachers
B.an organization providing musical tutoring jobs
C.a school in which students can get regular musical education.
D.a private school that provides professional musical education
小题2:Any applicant must satisfy the following qualifications EXCEPT ______to get a job.
A.a Master degree in music
B.no records about criminal activities
C.a car to travel to students’ homes
D.at least 5 years private music lessons teaching experience
小题3:From the passage, we can infer that______.
A.teachers often divide students into several groups in class
B.different teachers for the same job may have different pay
C.students can choose their teachers according to their levels
D.teachers oust agree to teach for one year.

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Little Brother
By Cory Doctorow, 382 pages, $19.95
In the very near future, Marcus Yallow is walking with his friends in San Francisco when a 9/11-sized terrorist attack occurs blocks away. Everyone around is secretly taken away by the Department of Homeland Security to see whether they"re terrorists. However, during the investigation, one of his friends dies mysteriously. The friends try to find out the truth. If you read only one science-fiction novel this year, make it this one.
The Flying Troutmans
By Miriam Toews, 274 pages, $32
The heart of the book is a road journey in Canada made by Hattie,Thebes and Logan to find Cherkis, the kids" dad. It"s rich in dialogue, sometimes funny, sometimes surprisingly sad, always character-true. Toews is an extraordinarily gifted writer, with tough-minded compassion (同情) for her characters.
Reading By Lightning
By Joan Thomas, 388 pages, $22.95
We"re in 1930s Canada, where Lily"s father arrived three decades earlier to be promised fertile agricultural land. But they had been cheated and thrown in the middle of Manitoba. Now William Piper and his wife farm their land and place little hope in this life.
What They Wanted
By Donna Morrissey, 325 pages, $32
A father has a heart attack; a brother and a sister leave Newfoundland and go to Alberta, Canada to work; a tragedy brings reconciliation (和解), but also terrible loss. Primarily a novel of character, it"s also a novel of Canada, of two very specific and vividly drawn places. Donna Morrissey"s characters are troubled, sensitive, quick to be moved to anger or pain, and just as quick to laughter and affection.
小题1:If Jim only has 20 dollars, which book could he buy?
A.The Flying Troutmans.B.What They Wanted.
C.Little Brother.D.Reading By Lightning.
小题2:According to the text, we know that The Flying Troutmans is      .
A.full of dialogueB.a sad storyC.about tourismD.a real story
小题3:In Reading By Lightning, why did William Piper arrive in Canada?
A.To carry out his promise.B.To work in a big city.
C.To get work experience.D.To seek his fortune.

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The holidays are a time to give. These charities---and many more—are looking for volunteers and donations.
World Wildlife Fund
The World Wildlife Fund is helping to protect endangered species through the Symbolic Species Adoption program. Those who “adopt” an animal will receive an adoption certificate and a photo of their species. Anyone can support endangered species year round by buying WWF apparel(服装). worldwildlife. Org/giving
DoSomething. org
This month, Dosomething. org launched their holiday campaign, “Grandparents Gone Wired”. The goal of the campaign is to make it easier for senior citizens to keep in touch with their loved ones using the Internet. Teens can volunteer to help seniors in their community. Volunteers are able to win prizes and scholarships. dosomething. org/grandparents
Coins for Change
Disney’s Club Penguin, a virtual gaming site for kids, launched its annual Coins for Change campaign this month. From Dec. 15 to Dec. 27, Club Penguin players can donate virtual coins to real-world causes. If players reach the donation goal, Club Penguin will donate $2 million to charity projects. clubpenguin.com.
Toys for Tots
Each year, the U.S. Marine Corps Toys Program collects new, unwrapped toys for the holidays. Communities across the nation host Toys for Tots drives around the holiday season. The toys collected are given as gifts to needy children so they can experience the joy of Christmas. toyfortots.org
American Red Cross
All you need is a pen and a piece of paper. The American Red Cross Holiday Mail Heroes Program is collecting handwritten card to send to members of the U.S. Armed Forces during the holidays. The charity has also set up a Holiday Giving Catalog where you can buy personal gifts, such as babysitting lessons. redcross.org
The Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Drive
The Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Drive is a non-profit organization sponsored by ABC’s Good Morning America and Burlington Coat Factory. During the holiday season Burlington stores collect gently worn coats. The donated coats are given to people in need to keep warm during the winter. onewarmcoat.org
小题1:David, 8, is fond of playing virtual games. Which charity should he attend?
A.Coins for Change.B.Toys for Tots.
C.DoSomething,org.D.American Red Cross.
小题2:Handwritten cards for members of the U.S. Armed Forces are collected by____.
A.Disney’s Club Penguin
B.the Warm Coats& Warm Hearts Drive
C.the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program
D.the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Program
小题3:From the passage we can learn that______.
A.Club Penguin donates $2 million to charity projects yearly
B.old toys collected are given to needy children as gifts
C.teens can help seniors contact their family members online
D.whoever donates warm coats is likely to win scholarships

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We are looking for teachers for our private secondary school in Nigeria. This is a Christian school and we are looking for Christian teachers. Accommodations are provided and salaries can be discussed. Volunteers are welcome to apply but those with teaching qualifications and experience will be first chosen. Subjects: English, French or Art. Those who teach other subjects are also welcome.
Applicant 1 Modupe Bvuma
I have a master"s degree in Managerial Psychology and know a little French. I"m looking for a job either as a teacher or as a personnel manager. I"m a Christian and live in Nigeria, Africa and I"d be glad to be given the opportunity.
Applicant 2 Rachel Moore
I"m an Australian and have experience in working with children in the local church, although I don"t believe in Jesus. I have bachelor"s degrees in both Art and Education. I have relinquished my job with my pupils and now have settled in Nigeria, Africa to look for a job teaching English or French.
Applicant 3 Mwanyimi Bushabu
I"ve been in Africa for 5 years as a banker. It is advantageous for me to teach French at your school since it"s my mother tongue, I am a Church member and promise I shall keep the Christian standards at your school.
Applicant 4 Freddie Matthews
I am to graduate from the University of Nottingham, England. I have gained teaching experience by tutoring children in lots of families and will have a teaching qualification. I"m interested in your job.
Applicant 5 Adelaide White
I am an Egyptian living in San Francisco, the USA. I"m a Christian. I have been a teacher of English and French for 12 years. I am currently an advisor in schools. Besides my master"s degree, my post bachelor"s degree is in Pupils Personnel Service Credentials. I want to return to my continent.
小题1:According to the passage, for teachers to work in the mentioned secondary school in Nigeria, ________.
A.their salary will be determined by the school.
B.the housing issue is left for further discussion.
C.their religious belief ought to be confirmed.
D.they must have got related qualifications.
小题2:Supposing the school needs an African to teach French, who would be the best choice?
A.Modupe Bvuma.B.Mwanyimi Bushabu.C.Rachel Moore.D.Adelaide White.
小题3: Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “relinquished” in the passage?
A.quitB.discussedC.reconsideredD.shared
小题4:Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Mwanyimi Bushabu is a Christian and works as a banker in his motherland.
B.It is not probable for Rachel Moore to be employed as a teacher by the school.
C.Adelaide White has 12 years" teaching experience but now is out of work.
D.Freddie Matthews has gained experience in teaching in a university.

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