Where would you most like to go on vacation? Paris? London? The Amazon Rainforest? Each of these destinations is attractive.【B1】______ As a new word, staycation refers to people staying at home during their vacation time, and going sightseeing around their hometown. Staycations have become really popular recently, as a way of having an enjoyable vacation, without spending too much money. There are shortcomings to every positive thing, however. 【B2】______ You also might prevent yourself from enjoying things to the fullest, as the atmosphere might be the same as any other time. 【B3】______ It means you won' t be available for work or other activities. What can you do to make your staycation fun? 1. Go to a nearby town, or to a fancy hotel in your hometown and stay overnight. Treat yourself to room service and any other fun things the hotel has to offer. 2.【B4】______ You would have done it on a vacation, right? Treat yourself to this, at least for one day! 3. Throw a small party. Think about the money you are saving by not going away. You will still save money, but have more fun, and you will help other people to have fun too ! 4. Go shopping! Window shopping, or the super fun type, where you buy things! You would have bought souvenirs (纪念品) if you had gone on a vacation, so treat yourself during your staycation! The most important thing to remember is to do things that make you and your family excited!【B5】______[A] Eat out for every meal![B] Go on a day trip to a nearby town, or to a beach.[C] But why not remain at home and enjoy a staycation?[D] If you are on a staycation, you might get calls from work.[E] Most of the time it involves dining out more frequently than usual.[F] Make sure you all have fun, and when it is over, you feel refreshed.[G] The trick is to make sure your friends and co-workers know you are on a staycation.

Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it' s easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight: Schedule yearly exams.【B1】______ Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses. Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses.【B2】______ Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products.【B3】______ Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. 【B4】______ As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins ( 维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health. Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk.【B5】______ Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.[A] Eat your greens.[B] Eye care should begin early in life.[C] They can properly protect your eyes.[D] Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.[E] Parents usually don' t care about their own eyesight.[F] Always follow the doctor' s advice for appropriate wear.[G] This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.

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What is the woman going to do this afternoon?

What does the woman like about the armchair?

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We feel it is important to start reading to your child right from the start—the younger the better! With little ones (children from birth to 4) it is very important to read and reread books. Starting early makes the job of the listener (for you will be teaching your child how to listen) easier, as it helps to develop an early love of the written and spoken word. We believe that you should read aloud to your child at least once every day. Set a special reading time during the day or evening when you can settle down and enjoy a book, without interruption. For most families, reading aloud at bedtime is a common practice. We understand that it can be quite discouraging to read to a child who takes no interest. Take heart! Learning to listen takes experience. The more you read, the more your child will learn to sit for a story. Children have a natural development of responses(反应) to your reading. By the time your child reaches 6- 7 months, s/he is attracted by the book in your hand, and would like to test it out by using it as a chew(咀嚼) toy. This is natural! By one year, your child is learning to listen and talk about the pages, often shouting out things s/he recognizes. Encourage this! And at the onset(起始) of walking, you have your biggest challenge yet. Your child is always on the go. You need to set your reading time for a time in the day when your child is preparing to settle down. This means bedtime. Remember, it is your right and duty to teach your child about the power of books. Of course, it doesn't happen overnight, but the returns are great!

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What does the woman mean?

Who brought silk to Europe in the thirteenth century?

Although the women's rights movement in the United States is thought of as a recent development, its beginnings date back over one hundred and seventy years. At that time women were dependents in the eyes of the law, and they did not have the rights of adults. A woman had no property rights, even over what she had got it from her mother or father or over any wages that she earned. Decisions about family matters and about the children were made by her husband, the "head of the family". The first public protests (请愿) against the low position of women were made in the 1830 s. In 1848 the leaders of this movement(some of whom were for antislavery(反对奴隶制) activities as well) assembled the first Women's Rights Convention, demanding equality. In this struggle as well as in the long, hard fight for women's vote, those who took part in the activities were laughed at and insulted(侮辱). They were said to be immoral(违反伦理的), and their ideas were considered dangerous to society. Nevertheless by 1900 women had won the right to vote in several states; and in 1920 the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution granted them the right to vote throughout the United States. By the time many women were attending college, and increasing numbers were entering professions which had before been forbidden to women. A little number of women even held high academic and government positions. In spite of all this progress, "career women" were largely restricted( 受限制) to teaching, nursing, and office work. The Women's Liberation movement, which developed during the 1960s,has focused on economic rights such as "equal pay for equal work". In addition some groups have stressed psychological and social equality. The main purpose of Women's Liberation to free women from the restricted role which society has given to them. It seeks to enable them to choose between a career and the home or to choose the two. It claims that society as a whole would benefit if every person was allowed to develop his or her abilities and use them to the full. Women's Liberation believes that the statement in the United States Declaration of Independence, "all men are created equal" really means "all human beings are created equal".

Sometimes he would make himself________in the kitchen by cleaning and tidying.

Where are Roy and Rock?

Where does the man aim to go?

When does the museum close?

What did the person do every day?

Simon: Linda, do you know when the visitors from India are coming?Linda: We offer them three【K1】______ (choose) : the end of March, the middle of April and the beginning of May, and they chose the earliest【K2】______ , which is good actually with exams【K3】______ (come) up in May. Simon: Right. And how many are coming? Did you say about 8? Linda: Yes, they said 8 at first, but【K4】______ (change) to 6 this morning. Simon: Good, we have 5 weeks to prepare. Here are my suggestions. On the first day, a welcome party, then they can visit【K5】______ schools in the district on the second and third days. Linda: We' ve got to remember this group wants to look at how the Internet is being【K6】______ (use) in the classroom. That' s【K7】______ they are coming for. Simon: Exactly,【K8】______ I want to ask Mr. Todd to give them a talk on this on the afternoon of the third day. Linda: That will fit in very【K9】______ (nice). Simon: And on the last day, they would do some sightseeing. We could take them on the tour of London, but many of them【K10】______ have been there already, and Scotland will be too far away. Linda: Why not take them for a walk along the coast? It should be interesting. Simon: Good idea! Linda. I' m sure they'll like it.

It is not polite to arrive at a dinner party more than 15 to 20 minutes late. The host or hostess usually waits for all the guests to arrive before【C1】______ the meal. If someone is late, the food may be spoiled, and so might the host or the hostess【C2】______ . If you have to be late, call and tell them to【C3】______ you. It' s even【C4】______ to be early! The host or the hostess will probably not be【C5】______ . If you are early, drive or walk around the block a few minutes, or just sit in your car【C6】______ the right time. Though it' s often important to arrive on time, yet【C7】______ , for open houses, the host or the hostess invites guests to arrive and leave【C8】______a certain time so you can arrive at any time【C9】______ the time he or she gives you. It's nice to bring an empty stomach, but it' s even nicer to bring a small present. The present should not cost【C10】______ , or you might embarrass the host or hostess. Flowers, wine, or a box of【C11】______will be fine. Never bring money as a present. In an introduction, the order of a name: the given name, the family name. In other words, the given name comes【C12】______ . It' s important not only to learn and remember names, but to【C13】______ them often in the conversation. After the【C14】______ , we usually call friends by their given names.【C15】______ may want you call them by their titles and【C16】______ such as "Mr. Jones", "Mrs. Smith", "Ms. Johnson" or "Dr. Brown". A maiden name is a woman's family name at birth. In the United States and Canada, after a woman marries, she【C17】______ the family name of her husband【C18】______ her maiden name. It is now becoming common,【C19】______ , for women to keep their maiden names______【C20】______they get married.

Many great discoveries were made in________the 19th century.

How does Carrie feel about her job?