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The idea is simple, but revolutionary - combining a residential home for the elderly with a nursery school
in the same building. 1 In the afternoon, the residents enjoy reading or telling stories to the children, and
if a child is feeling sad or tired, there is always a kind lap to sit on and a cuddle (拥抱). There are trips
out and birthday parties too.
2 The children are happy because they get a lot more individual attention, and respond well
because someone has time for them. They see illness and death and learn to accept them. The residents
are happy because they feel useful and needed. They are more active and more interested in life when the
children are around and they take more interest in their appearance too.
3 There are many reasons for this, including the breakdown of the extended family, working parents with no time to care for aging relations, families that have moved away, and smaller flats with no room for
grandparents. But the result is the same-increasing numbers of children without grandparents and old
people who have no contact with children. And more old people who are lonely and feel useless, along
with more and more families with young children who desperately need more support. 4
That"s why intergenerational programmes, designed to bring the old and the young together, are
growing in popularity all over the world. 5 Using young people to teach IT skills to older people is one
obvious example. Using old people as volunteer assistants in schools is another, perhaps reading with
children who need extra attention.
A. The advantages are enormous for everyone concerned.
B. There are examples of successful attempts all over the world.
C. Nowadays there is less and less contact between the old and the young.
D. However, there are some similarities between the old and the young
E. The children and the residents eat lunch together and share activities.
F. No previous experience can we use to communicate between them.
G. It"s a major problem in many societies.
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these advertisements are short plays with actors. The following television advertisement is like many
others that Americans see daily.
We see a man and his wife at the breakfast table. They have been married for a long time. They are
not speaking to each other. They haven"t spoken to each other at the breakfast table for years. The
husband is reading his newspaper. We can"t see his face. The wife looks very bored as she pours a cup
of coffee for him. Today, she is using a new kind of coffee for the first time. The husband picks up his
cup. He isn"t very interested. He tastes his coffee. Suddenly he puts down his newspaper. Something is
different! Can it be the coffee? He takes another taste. It"s wonderful! He smiles. He looks at his wife
and says in amazement,
"Doris, when did you cut your hair?"
Doris is pleased. She answers, "Two months ago."
Doris asks, "Herbie, when did your hair begin to turn gray?"
He replies, "A long time ago."
Doris says, "Oh, very handsome."
Now they aren"t bored any more. Breakfast is different. Has a new kind of coffee changed their lives?
B. Her husband doesn"t care much for her
C. she has been married to Herbie for a long time
D. Herbie isn"t interested in the breakfast she cooks
B. to have a good laugh at the good couple
C. that a nice breakfast must go with nice coffee
D. to have an immediate try at the new coffee
B. what a TV advertisement is usually like in the USA
C. why long married couples dislike speaking to each other
D. what made Herbie and Doris not bored any more
With over 500 instructors and 20 years of experience, we are the leader in the field of teaching foreign
languages. We now have positions open in Osaka starting September/October 2011 for instructors of
English, German, Spanish and French.
Teach many different kinds of classes using the latest technology in small classes of up to 3 students.
Accommodation (住宿), and other necessary documents (文件) will be ready before you leave.
Applicants will teach their first language only.
Excellent teacher training programs
If you are young with a university degree and are willing to experience different cultures, apply (申请)
now. Experience in teaching is an advantage but not specially required. Knowledge of the Japanese
language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic
requirements.
Apply with C. V. and send letters to: NOVA France, Mr. Sampy (IHT3/2)
34, Bd. Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France
Fax: 33148014804
Or visit our website: www. teadyp. com
The manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.
B. To hire language teachers to work in Japan.
C. To describe working conditions in Japan.
D. To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers.
B. receive a degree from a university
C. have free accommodation
D. get trained for the job
B. to take some computer courses
C. to write a letter to Japan
D. to find a place to live
B. know how to use computers
C. present good teaching plans
D. speak several languages
Banff Gondola for a surprising view of the valley below .Here is The Pines ,whose cook has developed a
special way of mixing foreign food such as caribou ,wild boar ,and reindeer with surprising sauces .
Best time to visit is during the off-season ,from early May to mid-June ,or in October .This way you
can avoid sharing the high way with mobile (移动的) homes which can be pulled by cars .But whatever
the season ,take some lunch with you from Banff ,because there are only a few food stops on the road.
Forty minutes north of Banff ,side by side with the Banff National Park ,sits world-famous Lake Louise .This surprisingly small body of water is attractive with towering mountains around it .Glaciers , huge
masses of ice ,moving very slowly against rocks ,produce what is called glacier rock flour ,making its
water dark to see .It is worth taking a walk around the grounds of the Chateau Lake Louise ,another
beauty ,proud of its early 20th century history.
Back on the road , and it"s time to continue north past the astonishing Columbia Icefield ,then turn off
the highway and take the short road to the base of the Athabaska Glacier .You can rent ice cleats (夹板)
and do some climbing or do a more pleasant snowmobile tour .Either way ,you can enjoy endless beautiful sights.
Finally you"ll reach Jasper ,the usual turning around the place for the Banff-Jasper loop (回路). It"s
worth riding the Jasper Skytram ,and be sure to visit the wonderful Jasper Park Lodge ,also dating back
to the 1920s.If you can have lunch there ,do it .The restaurant has an adventurous menu and their wine
list would put a smile on any visitor"s face.
B. mountain where you can get a good view of the valley
C. town which happens to be near the Banff National Park
D. restaurant where you can ask for some special kinds of food
B. They may come across traffic jams.
C. They may travel more easily with cars.
D. They may do much more sightseeing.
B. the Columbia Icefield lies between Lake Louise and the Banff National Park
C. the Jasper Skytram has a history of more than 80 years
D. the Jasper Park Lodge was built in the 1920s
B. taking the Banff-Jasper loop and Jasper Skytram
C. having a lot of food to order in the restaurant
D. taking the Jasper Skytram back to Banff
a couple with extra time on their hands, and plenty of pent-up(被压制的) energy that their significant other, coming home after a long day at work, can"t handle.
WSJ.com recently wrote an article that shared a few words of wisdom on how to deal with this situation.
Here are a few of their tips:
1. Be nice to each other and have a positive attitude.
As hard as it may be, try to not be discouraged during the job search and make sure to support your
spouse(配偶). If one of you says something negative, the other should try to come back with a positive.
And don"t forget, compliments can go a long way.
2. Encourage your partner to take up a hobby, get a side job or join a club.
Typically, people work an average of forty hours a week, eight to nine hours a day. So is it any wonder
that someone suddenly unemployed might go crazy with all that free time?
In order to squash the boredom before it begins, encourage your partner to stay as busy as possible. Stay
healthy and join a sports team, or learn how to cook (this benefits your spouse as well).
Another option is taking up a side job serving food or working as a sales associate. This will allow your
sweetie to interact with other people as well as earn some money. But, of course, new hobbies shouldn"t
take up the time needed to continue the job hunt.
3. Encourage them to continue their existing friendships and to foster(培养) new ones.
As WSJ.com points out, those who recently lost their jobs are sometimes embarrassed and therefore
shut out family and friends. They might cling(依靠)to their partners for support. Tell your wife or husband
to talk to their families and friends. They know and love them, and can be a good support system (rather
than a support group of one: you).
4. Give each other a little space before and after "couple time."
You may be happy to spend time with your significant other but need a little alone time after working all
day. To the recently laid off: let your partner settle down, drink a beer, and watch a little television before
you bombard (发出连珠炮似的问题)him with your idea to go skydiving or white water rafting. You may
have an endless amount of pent up energy, but they probably need some space to relax.
5. Trust each other.
When everything is going great, it"s easy to be happy and to trust your partner is doing everything he
should. It"s not nearly as simple when half of your income is gone. Stand by each other as a couple and
trust that each of you is doing everything necessary to get another job.
| Title: 1.______ for How to Live with the Unemployed | |
| Sub-titles | Specific Information |
| 1. Be nice to each other and have a positive attitude. | While hunting the job, never lose heart, 2._______ hard it may be. Be sure to support your husband or wife in a(n) 3.________way throughout. |
| 2. Encourage your partner to take up a hobby, get a side job or join a club. | Stay healthy and join a sports team, or learn how to cook, which is also of 4.______ to your spouse. Take up such side jobs as working as a sales associate, 5._____your spouse not only to earn some money but also interact with other people. |
| 3. Encourage them to continue their existing friendships and to foster new ones. | Tell your wife or husband to 6.______with his/her families and friends as well as you to win good support and pull through the 7._____of losing jobs in time. |
| 4. Give each other a little space before and after "couple time." | In face of being recently unemployed, your spouse is 8.______to need some space to relax, 9.____you may have an endless amount of pent up energy. |
| 5. Trust each other. | Stand by each other as a couple and 10._____ on it that each of you is doing everything necessary to get another job. |
| 阅读理解。 | |
| US government date reveals that up to 44% of the US workforce is single-and it may be because of work. Here are four reasons why your job might be keeping you single and what to do about it. 1. "I don"t have time to date." Many people who are single say their jobs don"t leave them with enough time to meet Mr. or Mrs. Right. You may have made a conscious decision to make career your No.1 priority(优先). Or it may be that pursuing your dream job is easier than pursuing your dream partner. Whatever the reason, spending too much of your time and energy on your career will cause your dating life to flounder(折磨). 2. "My boss knows I"m single and singles me out." Singles are often expected to work late, travel for business, and take on last minute assignments because they don"t have "family commitments (义务)". For example, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell stated last year that the choice of Janet Napolitano as Homeland Security Secretary was an excellent one because she has "no family and no life" and could devote 19-20 hours a day to the job. 3. "Everyone I know is taken/ married/coupled up." While this may not seem to be a job related issue, it could be. Statistics show that nearly half of all married couples met at work. So you"re at a disadvantage if your work doesn"t provide you with opportunities to meet and hang out with other singles. 4."No one wants to date a …" unfortunately, some jobs come with certain stereotypes (陈词滥 调) that can make an expected date a complete failure. For example, being a lawyer or doctor could make you an unwelcome person because nobody"s idea of a good date is to argue or be psychoanalyzed(用精神分析疗法治疗分析)! | |
| 1.Which of the following is NOT a reason why 44% of the US workforce is single? | |
| A. Singles are often given more work. B. Some jobs seem to prevent one from dating successfully. C. They are too busy with their work. D. Many people don"t know how to make themselves look attractive. | |
| 2."Mr. or Mrs. Right" in the second paragraph means_________. | |
| A. an ideal husband or wife B. a certain Mr. or Mrs. Right C. a reliable person D. one"s colleague | |
| 3. If your friend is single due to the second reason, what do you say to him/her? | |
| A. Make dating your work. B. Tell your boss that you already have plans. C. Create your own dating pool. D. Be yourself, not your job. | |