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Your kids are amazing especially compared with everybody else's (who seem to cry all the time). How do you show your love for your kids this holiday season? With toys that are smooth and colorful, interactive and exciting. And with ones that have educational value because you are the boss.

1. FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

Here is a toy that doesn't need power and the kids have to put it together themselves. This 50-piece puzzle set that can make your children active is made of soft-edged hardwood and make a complete hospital, with an X ray room. It also includes eight patients, a car and a driver. $ 135; flaxart.com.

2. TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

Sure, it's cool, but this colorful baby toy also develops problem solving and motor skills. It has a head and legs, a magnetic(磁性的) hand and a tail. Suitable for little ones from 6 to 36 months. $19.95; tinylove.com.

3. ROBOSAPIEN

This small, remote control robot is really powerful. It performs 67 preprogrammed functions(功能), including throwing, kicking, picking up and dancing. You can even program your own function ——which, sadly, does not include doing windows. $99;　 robosapienonline.com.

4. MINI PEDAL（脚踏板的）CAR

Want a Mini Cooper but can't fit the family inside? Get one for the kids. They can jump into this Mini car, which comes in hot orange with a single adjustable(可调的) seat, and ride away. For ages 3 to 5. $189; miniusa.com (click on "gear up," then "Mini motoring gear").

1.Which toy is said to have the special design for children's safety?

A. ROBOSAPIEN

B. MINI PEDAL CAR

C. FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

D. TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

2.Which toys are fit for three-year-old kids?

A. 1 and 3.　 B. 2 and 4.　 C. 1 and 2.D. 3 and 4.

3. Educational value is mentioned in all the toys EXCEPT________.

A. FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

B. TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

C. ROBOSAPIEN

D. MINI PEDAL CAR

4.This passage is written for_____________

A. parents 　　　　　　 B. children

C. students　　　　　　 D. bosses

5.Where can you possibly read this article?

A. In a novel.　 　　 B. On the Internet.

C. In a textbook.　 D. In a science fiction.

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OUR KIDS ARE AMAZING — especially compared with everybody else's (who seem to cry all the time). How do you show your love for your kids this holiday season? With toys that are smooth and colorful, interactive and exciting. And with ones that have educational value — because you are the boss.

1．FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

Here is a toy that doesn't need power — and the kids have to put it together themselves. This 50 - piece puzzle set is made of soft - edged hardwood and makes a complete hospital, with an X - ray room. It also includes eight patients, a car and a driver.  135; flaxart. com.

2．TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

Sure, it's cool, but this colorful baby toy also develops problem solving and motor skills. It has a head and legs, a magnetic (磁性的) hand and a tail. Suitable for little ones from 6 to 36 months.  19. 95; tinylove. com.

3．ROBOSAPIEN

This small, remote - control robot is really powerful. It performs 67 preprogrammed functions, including throwing, kicking, picking up and dancing. You can even program your own function, which, sadly, does not include doing windows.  99; robosapienonline. com.

4．MINI PEDAL CAR

Want a Mini Cooper but can't fit the family inside? Get one for the kids. They can jump into this Mini car, which comes in hot orange with a single adjustable seat, and ride away. But it could spoil them for that used car they'll be driving when they turn 16. For ages 3 to 5.  189; mininss. com (click on “gear up, ” then “Mini motoring gear”) .

1.Which toy is said to have the special design for children's safety?

A．ROBOSAPIEN

B．MINI PEDAL CAR

C．FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

D．TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

2.Which toys are fit for three - year - old kids?

A．1 and 3.           B．2 and 4.           C．1 and 2.           D．3 and 4.

3.Educational value is mentioned in all the toys EXCEPT ________.

A．FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

B．TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

C．ROBOSAPIEN

D．MINI PEDAL CAR

4.This passage is written for ________.

A．parents           B．children           C．the writer         D．the boss

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Gender Stereotypes Are Messing with Your Kid

Gender stereotypes are messing with your kid. It’s not just one movie. It’s not just one TV show. It’s constant exposure to the same dated concepts in the media over and over, starting before preschool and lasting a lifetime --- concepts like: Boys are smarter than girls: certain jobs are best for men and others for women; and even that girls are responsible for their own sexual assaults.

According to a recent report, which analyzed more than 150 articles, interviews, books, and other social-scientific research, gender stereotypes in moves and on TV shows are more than persistient.1. what make these messages stick --- and harder for parents to counteract – is that they’re timed for the precise moment in kids’ development when they’re most receptive to their influence.

Think of preschoolers who are just beginning to identify as boys or girls. The characters they see on TV often have an obvious masculine or feminine appearance, such as a superhero’s big muscles or a princess’ long hair. These characters also are often associated with specific traits---for example, being strong and brave or fearful and meek. 2. That “Strong and brave” superhero becomes aggressive and hostile. That “fearful and meek” princess becomes submissive and weak.

For young audiences who absorb ideas from the media on how to behave and what to become, these characterizations can lead to false assumptions and harmful conclusions. These oversimplified characterizations play out in many ways over and over. According to the report, a lifetime of viewing stereotypical media becomes so ingrained that it can ultimately affect kids’ career choices, self-worth, relationships, and ability to achieve their full potential.

And lots of parent are concerned about these issues, too. We polled nearly 1,000 parents across the country and found that they believe the media has a significant influence on their kids, from how girls should look and behave to how seeing violence can affect boys’ beliefs about themselves. 3.Because, let’s face it: exaggerating the differences entertained. It’s not what we really want our kids to emulate.

While there are movies and TV shows that defy gender stereotypes---and Hollywood is making some progress on this front --- you’re not going to be able to prevent your kids from seeing everything that sends the wrong message. And your kids probably like a lot of media that reinforces stereotypes. 4.When you actively role-model gender equality, speak out against stereotypes, and challenge outdated ideas, kids will hear that loud and clear.

A.Luckily, parents can assert control over the messages that Hollywood dishes out.

B.You have a lot of control over your kids’ media --- mostly when they’re little, but even as they grow.

C.Fortunately, the most powerful messages kids absorb are from you.

D.Ideally, self-segregate based on gender --- boys want to play with boys, and girls want to play with girls.

E.They’re incredibly effective at teaching kids what the culture expects of boys and girls.

F.Fast-forward to the tween and teen years, when characters begin to wrestle with relationships, life, and job prospects.

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When visiting New York City with your kids，there are many things to do with kids that will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.

The Whispering Gallery

Make your way to the Whispering Gallery. The Whispering Room's architecture allows for a phenomenon that usually makes people laugh. Once inside the gallery，place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of the participants to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence or two and the person on the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.

E. 42nd St.

212一771一5322

grandcentralterminal. com

The American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869. In addition to its impressive exhibits，permanent attractions bring the cool factor home to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and see the impressive dinosaur skeletons（骨架）．And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids about the fragility（脆弱）of the Ocean

Central Park West at 79th St.

212一769一5606

amnh. org

the Scholastic Store

Most parents want their children to read，and moreover，to enjoy reading. Scholastic helps to make that wish a reality by publishing interesting，well-written stories that are popular with children. With such classics as“Clifford the Big Red Dog”，“The Magic School Bus，＂and“Harry Potter，”the Scholastic Store will delight your children.

557 Broadway

212一343一6100

scholastic. com

Ellen's Stardust Diner(小饭店)

The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat. Arugula salads，grilled cheese，burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. A hall of beauty queens，a drive-in theatre and wait staff that sing to you can add to this unique dining experience.

1650 Broadway，corner of 51st St.

212一956一5151

ellensstardustdiner. com

1.Which of the following websites helps kids develop their interest in reading？

A. ettensstardustdiner. com.

B. grandcentralterminal. com.

C. amnh. org.

D. scholastic. com.

2. If kids want to learn about animals, parents can bring them to________

A. the Whispering Gallery

B. the Scholastic Store

C. the American Museum of Natural History

D. Ellen's Stardust Diner

3.It can be learned from the passage that ________．

A. Only if you speak loud enough can the other one hear you clearly in the the Whispering Gallery.

B. people can enjoy music in the Ellen's Stardust Diner

C. Ellen's Stardust Diner mainly provides western food

D. the American Museum of Natural History has a history of 200 years

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We should show respect to everybody, especially our elders because they are ahead of us — in age, in wisdom and maturity, in experience and education. Our 　　 have done a lot for us, directly or indirectly and most of us 　　 everything to their kindness and love.

When we 　　 them respect, whether it is by bowing to them, or 　　　 them with a smile, or offering them any help they need, it is one way of 　　 our own love and gratitude to them. 　　 , elders have also been through all the years you are 　　 and know a little more about the world than you do.

It is 　　 that you do not agree with the belief of your elders, but this is nothing new. All younger generations have always 　　 with their elders and it is these differences that bring changes in human 　　 . However much you disagree with them, give them credit for their 　　 .

With changing times and 　　 influences, youngsters no longer know what is interpreted as disrespect to elders. Youngsters should 　　 express their views and if there are arguments, they should not 　　 their voices.

If there is no space on sofas or chairs, children will immediately 　　 their places, and sit on the carpet. In buses and trains, youngsters are 　　 to give up their places to older people. This is not a 　　 of who has more rights. It is simply that those who are younger have the strength to bear 　　 , or tolerate unpleasantness, so it is natural to show consideration to those who are older and perhaps at a 　　 disadvantage.

When you do simple things as a mark of respect, elders become 　　 that youngsters care for them, and they respond with affection and kindness.

1.A. youngsters　　 B. parents　　 C. elders　　　　 D. juniors

2.A. owe　　　　　　 B. devote　　　　 C. pay　　　　 D. contribute

3.A. point　　　　 B. explain　　　　 C. exhibit　　　　 D. show

4.A. receiving　　 　　 B. greeting　　 C. declaring　　 D. showing

5.A. describing　　　 B.expressing　　　　 C. sending　　 D. suggesting

6.A. Besides　　　　　　 B. Therefore　　 C. However　　 D. Though

7.A. experiencing with　 B. suffering from　 C. going through　　 D. worrying out

8.A. maybe　　　 　　 B. possible　　 C. likely　　　　 D. probably

9.A. quarreled　　 　　 B. disagreed　　　 C. lived　　　 D. dealt

10.A. public　　 B. organization　 C. community　　 D. society

11.A. information　　 B. reality　　　　 C. emotion　　 D. experience

12.A. special　　　　　　 B. cultural　　 C. environmental　 D. position

13.A. silently　　　　 　　 B. slightly　　 C. quietly　　 D. coldly

14.A. raise　　 B. rise　　 C. support　　 D. force

15.A. give up　　　　 B. get rid of　　　 C. give away　　 D. send out

16.A. forced　　　　 B. expected　　 C. needed　　　　 D. reminded

17.A. question　　 B. doubt　　 C. wonder　　 D. challenge

18.A. suffering　　 B. upset　　　 C. discomfort　　 D. trouble

19.A. serious　　　 B. light　　　　　 C.slight　　 D. heavy

20.A. sensible　　 B. alive　　 C. knowing　　 D. aware

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We should show respect to everybody, especially our elders because they are ahead of us — in age, in wisdom and maturity, in experience and education. Our 　　　 have done a lot for us, directly or indirectly and most of us　 　　　　 everything to their kindness and love.

When we 　　　　 them respect, whether it is by bowing to them, or　 　　 them with a smile, or offering them any help they need, it is one way of　 　　　 our own love and gratitude to them.　 　　 , elders have also been through all the years you are　 　　　 and know a little more about the world than you do.

It is　 　　　 that you do not agree with the belief of your elders, but this is nothing new. All younger generations have always　 　　　 with their elders and it is these differences that bring changes in human　 　　 . However much you disagree with them, give them credit for their　 　　 .

With changing times and　　 　　 influences, youngsters no longer know what is interpreted as disrespect to elders. Youngsters should 　　　 express their views and if there are arguments, they should not　 　　 their voices.

If there is no space on sofas or chairs, children will immediately　 　 　 their places, and sit on the carpet. In buses and trains, youngsters are 　　　　 to give up their places to older people. This is not a 　　　 of who has more rights. It is simply that those who are younger have the strength to bear　 　　 , or tolerate unpleasantness, so it is natural to show consideration to those who are older and perhaps at a　 　　　 disadvantage. When you do simple things as a mark of respect, elders become 　　　 that youngsters care for them, and they respond with affection and kindness.

1.A. youngsters　　 B. elders　　　 C. parents　　　　　 D. juniors

2.A. devote　　　 B. owe　　　　 C. pay　　 D. contribute

3.A. show　　　　 B. explain　　　　　　 C. exhibit　　　　　　 D. point

4.A. greeting　　 B. receiving　　　 C. declaring　　　 D. showing

5.A. expressing　　　 B. describing　　 C. sending　　　　 D. suggesting

6.A. However　　 B. Therefore　　 C. Besides　　　　 D. Though

7.A. experiencing with B. going throughC. suffering from D. worrying out

8.A. maybe　　　 B. likely　　　 C. possibly　　　　 D. probably

9.A. quarreled　　 B. dealt　　　　 C. lived　　　　 D. disagreed

10.A. community　　 B. organization　　 C. society　　 D. public

11.A. experience　　 B. reality　　 C. emotion　　　 D. information

12.A. cultural　　 B. special　　　 C. environmental　　 D. position

13.A. quietly　　　 B. slightly　　 C. silently　　 D. coldly

14.A. rise　　　 B. raise　　　 C. support　　 D. force

15.A. give away　　 B. get rid of　　　 C. give up　　　　 D. send out

16.A. expected　　 B. forced　　 C. needed　　　 D. reminded

17.A. doubt　　　　 B. question　 C. wonder　　 D. challenge

18.A. suffering　 B. upset　　　 C. trouble　　　 D. discomfort

19.A. serious　　 B. light　　　 C. heavy　　　　　 D. slight

20.A. aware　　　　 B. alive　　　　 C. knowing　　 D. sensible

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

We should show respect to everybody, especially our elders because they are ahead of us — in age, in wisdom and maturity, in experience and education. Our 36  have done a lot for us, directly or indirectly and most of us 37  everything to their kindness and love.

When we 38  them respect, whether it is by bowing to them, or 39  them with a smile, or offering them any help they need, it is one way of 40  our own love and gratitude to them. 41 , elders have also been through all the years you are 42  and know a little more about the world than you do.

It is 43  that you do not agree with the belief of your elders, but this is nothing new. All younger generations have always 44  with their elders and it is these differences that bring changes in human 45 . However much you disagree with them, give them credit for their 46 .

With changing times and 47  influences, youngsters no longer know what is interpreted as disrespect to elders. Youngsters should 48  express their views and if there are arguments, they should not 49  their voices.

If there is no space on sofas or chairs, children will immediately 50  their places, and sit on the carpet. In buses and trains, youngsters are 51  to give up their places to older people. This is not a 52  of who has more rights. It is simply that those who are younger have the strength to bear 53 , or tolerate unpleasantness, so it is natural to show consideration to those who are older and perhaps at a 54  disadvantage.

When you do simple things as a mark of respect, elders become 55  that youngsters care for them, and they respond with affection and kindness.

1.A. youngsters B. elders      C. parents          D. juniors

2. A. devote    B. owe          C. pay              D. contribute

3.A. show       B. explain        C. exhibit            D. point

4. A. greeting      B. receiving        C. declaring    D. showing

5. A. expressing   B. describing        C. sending          D. suggesting

6.A. However    B. Therefore       C. Besides          D. Though

7. A. experiencing with                     B. going through

C. suffering from                      D. worrying out

8.A. maybe      B. likely       C. possible       D. probably

9.A . quarreled B. dealt   C. lived        D. disagreed

10. A. community    B. organization  C. society     D. public

11.A. experience    B. reality      C. emotion      D. information

12. A. cultural     B. special      C. environmental    D. position

13.A. quietly       B. slightly C. silently     D. coldly

14. A. rise     B. raise        C. support      D. force

15.A. give away B. get rid of   C. give up      D. send out

16. A. expected B. forced   C. needed       D. reminded

17.A. doubt     B. question C. wonder       D. challenge

18. A. suffering    B. upset    C. trouble      D. discomfort

19.A. serious       B. light        C. heavy            D. slight

20.A. aware     B. alive        C. knowing      D. sensible

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Most cellphone companies design models especially for kids. But parents are usually the ones buying the phones. According to a July 2012 study, 56% of parents of children aged 8 to 12 have given their children a cellphone. The number goes up with age. The study just proves what many people already guessed: many kids, if not most, have their own cellphones.

According to a recent survey, 12 is the magic number. It is the most common age for kids to get their first cellphone. But 13% of children aged 6 to 10 already have one.

People who are for kids’ using cellphones, including many parents, notice that cellphones help kids keep in touch with their friends and families. They believe that cellphones are an important tool in a dangerous situation. Kids can reach their parents at all times. And some people say having a cellphone helps teach kids to be responsible. Some cellphones designed for kids can be set to only work when parents approve (同意). What’s the harm in that?

But other people are worried about the health and safety effects of kids’ cellphones. They believe that kids with cellphones will spend less time playing outside with friends, and that sending text messages or making phone calls while doing homework makes it difficult for kids to concentrate. They say that kids are spending too much time texting instead of talking to each other. “Our brains developed to communicate face to face,” says Gary Small, a teacher at the UCLA School of Medicine, in California. “A lot of this is lost with texting.”

Another worry is cyber bullying (网络欺凌), which is on the rise as more kids use e-mail and text messages to communicate. And some experts are worried about possible health risks. They worry that energy waves produced by cellphones could be harmful to young people. To be safe, parents should not let them talk long on the phone.

1.By mentioning the results of a recent study, the author wants to show that _____.

A. not all cellphones meet kids’ needs

B. not all parents buy their kids cellphones

C. kids who are old enough should have cellphones

D. many kids have their own cellphones

2.Paragraph 3 mainly talks about _____.

A. how to make kids become responsible

B. supporters’ opinions on kids’ using cellphones

C. the popularity of cellphones among kids

D. how kids can reach their friends and families

3.Cellphones can be bad for kids because _____.

A. kids spend too much time playing games

B. kids reduce personal communication

C. kids don’t want to do their homework at home

D. cellphones have a bad influence on kids’ brains

4. What’s Gary Small’s attitude towards texting?

A. He is uncertain about it.

B. He is against it.

C He knows little about it

D. He is fond of it.

5.We can learn from the text that _____.

A. there’re cellphones specially designed for kids on the market

B. kids aged 6 to 10 have more cellphones than kids at other ages

C. kids who have cellphones have fewer friends than those who don’t

D. cellphones help kids improve their relationships with friends and families

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Compared to people with bad attitudes，people who are cheerful and relaxed are less likely to suffer from colds，according to a new study.“It’s possible that being upbeat helps the body fight illnesses，” says Sheldon Cohen，the study’s lead researcher from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh.

In a previous（先前的） study，Cohen and his colleagues put cold­causing viruses into the noses of 334 healthy adults. People who tended to be cheerful and lively were least likely to develop sniffles，coughs，and other cold symptoms. People who showed positive feelings were also less likely to mention symptoms to their doctors，even when medical tests detected those symptoms.

Those findings were interesting，but they didn’t prove that a person’s attitude affects whether he or she gets sick. Instead，it was still possible that a person’s underlying personality is what matters. Evidence suggests，for instance，that certain people are naturally more likely to be outgoing and optimistic，with high self­esteem and a sense of control over life. This would mean that who we are，not how we feel，ultimately decides our chances of catching colds.

To figure out which mattered more (personality or emotions)，the CMU team interviewed 193 healthy adults. The researchers talked to each person over the phone every evening for 2 weeks. At the end of the interviewing period，people got nose drops that contained either cold or flu viruses. Then，each person stayed in an isolated room for 5 or 6 days. The results showed that everyone in the study was equally likely to get infected. Their symptoms，however，differed depending on the types of emotions that they had reported over the previous 2 weeks. Among those who reported good moods and had been infected with the flu virus，for example,28 percent developed coughs and stuffy noses. On the other hand，those symptoms struck 41 percent of people who had been less upbeat.

1.

What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Smiles Turn away Colds

B．An Interesting Way to Beat Colds

C．Be Outgoing and Optimistic to Fight Colds

D．What Matters More，Personality or Emotions?

2.

In the previous study，people who showed positive feelings______.

A．didn’t catch colds as often

B．developed cold symptoms more slowly

C．were less likely to have cold symptoms detected

D．were less likely to feel cold symptoms

3.

What mainly decides our chances of catching colds according to the new study?

A．Personality.      B．Self­esteem（自尊）.  C．Emotions.    D．Attitudes.

4.

The underlined word “symptoms” probably means________.

A．something that causes cold

B．something that results in cold

C．signs that something exists，especially something bad

D．changes in your body or mind that show that you are not healthy

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Compared with cats, dogs are even more 　　　to, and more easily interrupted by, smell and vibration.

A. abnormal　　 B. addicted

C. available　　 D. sensitive

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