Many people feel out of place when dining sim...

Many people feel out of place when dining simply because they don’t know how to follow table manners，especially if they have been invited to a nice place. Admittedly，it is difficult to learn every point of etiquette (礼仪) at a glance, but here are a few general pointers. 1.

Observe your host.

Follow their lead. 2.If you are the host，don’t panic. Ensure you read up on etiquette before taking on the role of hosting and operate within the rules so that you are easy to follow.

Wait for host to invite you to the table.

She may assign you to a seat. Stand behind the chair as the other guests get seated. 3.After you sit, pull your chair in to the table，without dragging it over the floor with a horrible noise.

Be polite.

Consider every action before you do it. 4.You must consciously stop from embarrassing yourself and your host. Take small bites； do not talk with food in your mouth； and do not place elbows on the table.

How to pass items.

When someone says，“Please pass the. . . (what you would like passed to you)，” reach for it only if you are the closest one to it. Take the item and place it next to your neighbor. 5. Don’t help yourself along the way, before the person who asked for it gets the chance. Wait politely until they have served themselves. Then ask for the bowl to be passed back to you.

A. When the host sits, take your seat.

B. Wait for your host to finish the meal first.

C. If you have the slightest doubt, don’t do it!

D. Remember, good manners never go out of style.

E. Continue passing in this manner until it reaches others.

F. Because the host generally is the leader at a dinner party or meal.

G. It’s important to say traditional phrases of thanks before and after a meal.

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When going out to dine with kids，you need to know the places where kids are not only welcomed，but really catered for. The following are some of the best family friendly restaurants and cafes.

Billy Lids

It is a unique environment where your child can play safely while you relax in the central cafe area. The indoor playground includes facilities for children up to 11 years old. There are plenty of food options for the kids，including homemade sausage rolls.

Business Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tel: 9916 0350

Gladesville Bistro (小餐馆)

Welcome to our revolutionary kid-friendly family bistro—where your kids are welcome to play, draw, slip and slide. Our menu includes sandwiches and chips. Your children will receive a free cup of popcorn with every kid’s meal purchased.

Business Hours:

Monday to Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tel: 9816 4052

MUMU Grill

It offers the perfect family dinner. The children can eat and then play in the park opposite the restaurant. Children will be kept amused by the kids, menus, which feature coloring in activities. Children are able to color in a picture of a cow with crayons.

Business Hours:

Monday to Friday: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday to Sunday: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tel: 9460 6877

Flying Fox Cafe

It is located in a park in Mona Vale. Near the cafe is a fantastic fenced children’s playground, famous for playground facilities including a bike track, walking tracks and a dog walking beach.

Business Hours:

Monday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The weather can sometimes influence the closing time. If you are unsure, please call 9986 0980.

1.Where can your children enjoy popcorn for free?

A. At Flying Fox Cafe.

B. At Gladesville Bistro.

C. At MUMU Grill.

D. At Billy Lids.

2.MUMU Grill does NOT offer service on

A. Tuesday morning

B. Wednesday afternoon

C. Friday afternoon

D. Saturday evening

3.How is Flying Fox Cafe different from other restaurants?

A. It only offers home-made sausage rolls to parents and children.

B. It amuses children with coloring-in activities listed on the menu.

C. Its business hours may be influenced by the weather.

D. It offers children crayons to draw pictures of cows.

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Why are so many people so afraid of failure? Quite simply because no one tells us how to fail so that failure becomes an experience that will lead to growth. We forget that failure is part of the human condition and that every person has the right to fail.

Most parents work hard at either preventing failure or protecting their children from the knowledge that they have failed. One way is to lower standards. A mother describes her child’s hasty-made table as “Perfect!” even though it doesn’t stand still. Another way is to shift blame. If John fails science, his teacher is unfair or stupid.

The trouble with failure-prevention devices is that they leave a child unequipped for life in the real world. The young need to learn that no one can be best at everything, no one can win all the time--- and that it’s possible to enjoy a game even when we don’t win. A child who’s not invited to a birthday party, who doesn’t make the honor roll on the baseball team, feels terrible, of course. But parents should not offer a quick consolation, prize or say, “It doesn’t matter.” because it does. The young should be allowed to experience disappointment—and be helped to master it.

Failure is never pleasurable. It hurts grown-ups and children alike. But it can make a positive contribution to your life once you learn to use it. Step one is to ask “Why did I fail?”

Don’t blame someone else. Ask yourself what you did wrong, how you can improve. If someone else can help, don’t be shy about inquiring. Success, which encourages repetition of old behavior, is not nearly as good a teacher as failure. You can learn from a bad party how to give a good one, from an ill-chosen first house what to look for in a second. Even a failure that seems definitive can prompt fresh thinking, a change of direction. After 12 years of studying ballet, a friend of mine auditioned for a professional company. She was turned down. “ Would further training help?” she asked. The ballet master shook his head. “ You will never be a dancer”, he said, “You haven’t the body for it.”

In such cases, the way to use failure is to take stock(估量) of the situation bravely asking, “What have I left? What else can I do?” My friend put away her shoes and moved into dance treatment center, a field where she’s both able and useful. Failure frees one to take risks because there’s less to lose. Often there is recovery of energy—a way to find new possibilities.

1.The second paragraph tells us ___________

A. how a mother praised her children

B. parents should blame their children at the proper time.

C. how to shift blame

D. two ways of failure prevention most parents use when their children fail

2.According to the author, what should a child know in the real world?

A. No one can be best all the time at everything.

B. He should be equipped for life.

C. No parents should offer quick consolations.

D. He can get pleasure from failure as well as success.

3.The underlined word “prompt” in the fifth paragraph can be best replaced by “_________.”

A. prevent　　 B. cause　　　 C. continue　　　 D. exchange

4.From the passage we know that ______________.

A. success lies in hard work

B. never be disappointed to life

C. failure can affect one’s life greatly once he learns to use it.

D. everyone had his own value

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Why are so many people afraid of failure? Quite simply because no one tells us how to fail so that failure becomes an experience that will lead to growth. 1.

Most parents work hard at either preventing failure or protecting their children from the knowledge that they have failed. One way is to lower standards. A mother describes her child's hastily made table as "Perfect!" in spite of its uneven legs. Another way is to pin the blame on someone else. If John fails science, his teacher is unfair or stupid.

The trouble with failure-prevention ways is that they leave a child unequipped for life in the real world. The young need to learn that no one can be best at everything, no one can win all the time—and that it's possible to enjoy a game even when you don't win. A child who is not invited to a birthday party, who does not make the honor roll on the baseball team, feels terrible, of course. 2. The young should be allowed to experience disappointment, and be helped to master it.

Failure is never pleasurable. It hurts adults and children alike. 3. Step one is to ask "Why did I fail?" Resist the natural impulse (冲动) to blame someone else. Ask yourself what you did wrong and how you can improve. If someone else can help, don't be shy about inquiring.

Success, which encourages repetition of old behavior, is not nearly as good a teacher as failure. You can learn from a disastrous party how to give a good one, from an ill-chosen first house what to look for in a second. 4. After 12 years of studying ballet a friend of mine went to an interview for a professional company. She was turned down. "Would further training help?" she asked. The ballet master shook his head. "You will never be a dancer. You haven't the body for it."

In such cases, the way to use failure is to take stock (清点存货，清理) bravely asking "What have I left? What else can I do?" My friend put away her toe shoes and moved into dance therapy, a field where she's both competent and useful. 5. Often there is a resurgence (复活) of energy--an awareness of new possibilities.

A. Even a failure that seems definite can promote fresh thinking, a change of direction.

B. However, it can make a positive contribution to your life once you learn to use it.

C. You can also learn that failure is the mother of success.

D. And we forget that failure is part of the human condition and that every person has the right to fail.

E. Failure frees one to take risks because there's little to lose.

F. So be strong and never lose heart in the face of failure.

G. But parents should not offer a quick comfort, prize or say, "It doesn't matter" because it does.

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People often view the “last” moments of an event positively simply because they signal the end of an experience, say experts.

University of Michigan researchers found that even if an experience is painful or negative, but ends on a good note, people will consider it to be positive.

“Endings are powerful,” said Ed O’Brien, a graduate student in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan.

O’Brien and colleague Phoebe Ellsworth, the Frank Murphy Distinguished Professor of Law and Psychology, conducted a chocolate tasting experiment with 52 college students to test the theory.

Volunteers could taste five different Hershey’s Kisses chocolates—milk, dark, cream, caramel and almond – but did not know in advance how many pieces they would eat or the type. Participants rated how much they enjoyed the chocolate and described each flavor so that the researchers could record the order in which the randomly (随机的) selected treats were eaten.

Volunteers were assigned to the “next” or the “last ” condition by chance.

In the “next” condition, the experimenter said “Here is your next chocolate” before offering each chocolate, including the fifth.

For the “last” condition, the experimenter said “Here is your last chocolate” before offering  the fifth chocolate.

These participants rated the fifth chocolate more enjoyable than volunteers in the “next” condition.

As predicted, participants who knew they were eating the final chocolate of a taste test enjoyed it more.

In fact, when asked to pick their favorite chocolate, the majority of “last” participants chose the fifth – even though the flavor of the fifth was randomly chosen.

They also rated the overall experience as more enjoyable than volunteers who thought they were just eating one more chocolate in a series.

O’Brien says these findings may have far-reaching implications. For example, the last book or film in a series or the last speaker in a symposium (研讨会) may receive unwarranted praise.

The last job applicant, meanwhile, may look more qualified.

1.Which of the following is TRUE about the experiment?

A．The majority of “last” participants chose the almond flavor as their favorite.

B．Some participants enjoyed the experiment more because the last flavor tasted better.

C．The result would be different if researchers had used another brand of chocolate.

D．Some participants didn’t know it was their last chocolate when offered the fifth one.

2.What does the underlined word “unwarranted” in the second-to-last paragraph mean?

A．Fake.             B．Unwanted.         C．Unreasonable.      D．Insincere.

3.Which of the following is the best title for the article?

A．“Last” is the best.

B．Why “last” matters most.

C．It is the last step that is the hardest.

D．He who laughs last laughs best.

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Many people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home. A change appears to be taking place, though, and millennials are leading the way. According to one survey, more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons: They can save money, eat healthy and waste less food.

Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills. Many millennials view cooking as a form of entertainment and self-expression. They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook or Instagram, and invite friends over to share the cooking experience.

Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food. After roasting a chicken, they put the leftover bones in their freezer instead of the garbage can. Later, they use the bones to make chicken stock which is an important ingredient in many dishes.

They also hate throwing out fruit that’s too old. To avoid that situation, they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees C. Then they freeze it overnight. After that, they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it their freezer for later use.

Now any millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food-waste policies. These servants use every part of the vegetables they buy, including their stems and roots, in dishes. They also use beef, chicken and pork bones to make their own stock.

Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require. Before going to a market, they write down what they need and don’t buy anything else. They way they won’t purchase more food than they can consume.

1.What is the main subject of this article?

A. A cooking trend that has attracted millennials.

B. A plan that millennials have for donating food.

C. A novel cooking technique that millennials like.

D. A food production system favored by millennials.

2.What do millennials with fruit before freezing it?

A. Mix it with other ingredients in a bowl.

B. Carefully remove the skin and seeds from it.

C. Use a sharp knife to chop it up into pieces.

D. Put it in an oven at the proper temperature.

3.According to this article, when do millennials make careful choices?

A. When they dine out together

B. Whey they vote for candidates

C. When they choose an employer

D. When they plant a new garden

4.According to this article, how do millennials avoid purchasing too much food?

A. They select small cans and packages.

B. They prepare a practical shopping list.

C. They leave their credit cards at home.

D. They weigh produce before buying it.

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Many people have long dreamed of being able to fly around as simply as riding a bicycle. Yet the safety and strength of a flying bike was always a big problem. Over the past 10 years, developments in technology have moved the dream of personal flying vehicles closer to reality. Now, two groups of inventors say such vehicles may be available soon.

The British company Malloy Aeronautics has developed a prototype (原型) of its flying bicycle. Grant Stapleton, marketing sales director of Malloy Aeronautics, says the Hoverbike is able to get in and out of small spaces very quickly." It can be moved across continents very quickly because it can be folded and packed," he adds.

Mr. Stapleton says safety was the company's main concern. He says the designers solved the safety issue by using overlapping rotors to power the vehicle.

The company is testing a full-size prototype of the Hoverbike, which will most likely be used first by the police and emergency rescue teams.

In New Zealand, Martin Aircraft Company is also testing a full-size prototype of its personal flying device, called the Jetpack. It can fly for more than 30 minutes, up to

1, 000meters high and reach a speed of 74 kilometers per hour.

Peter Coker is the CEO of Martin Aircraft Company. He said the Jetpack "is built around safety from the start". In his words, “Reliability is the most important element of it. We have safety built into the actual structure itself, very similar to a Formula One racing car.

The Jetpack uses a gasoline-powered engine that produces two powerful jet streams. Mr. Coker says it also has a parachute that would be used, if there should be an emergency. "It starts to work at very low altitude and actually saves both the aircraft and the pilot," he adds. Mr. Coker says the Jetpack will be ready for sale soon.

1.We can learn from the passage that the Hoverbike

A. can hardly get in and out of small spaces quickly.

B. can fly for over 30 minutes, up to l, 000 meters high.

C. has been used by the police and emergency rescue teams.

D. can be transported quickly after being folded and packed.

2.Peter Coker uses the example of Formula One racing car to show that

A. the Jetpack is very safe and reliable.

B. the engine of the Jetpack is powerful.

C. the actual structure of the Jetpack is unique

D. the Jetpack can reach a great speed and height

3.The underlined word "It" in the last paragraph refers to　　　　　 .

A. the jet stream　　 B. the engine

C. the Jetpack.　　 D. the parachute

4.What is the author’s main purpose of writing the passage?

A. To describe the problems of inventing flying vehicles.

B. To introduce the latest development of flying vehicles.

C. To show the differences between two flying vehicles.

D. To advertise the two personal flying vehicles.

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Before the war broke out, many people　　　　 in safe places possessions they could not takewith them.

A. threw away　　　　 B. put away　　　　　　 　　

C. gave away　　　　　 D. carried away　

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Many people feel stressed out about buying and giving gifts around holidays．But have the holidays become too materialistic and more about the gifts than the feelings behind them?

Throughout the world，many cultures mark holidays with gifts and food．Holiday traditions bring people together and allow us to feel a part of family and community．The gifts and food that we share are all about expressing a sense of appreciation and joy．The gifts of a few generations ago were probably more common and homemade．Even the people who could afford expensive presents probably didn’t do as much buying and spending as we do today．

But with our culture growing more commercial，sometimes the original meaning behind the tradition gets lost．Not only is the pressure on spending money on the right present，but many people also find that when gifts become the focus of a holiday，it puts too much emphasis on receiving．It’s too easy to have high expectations of what’s in that beautifully wrapped box—and that can set anyone up for disappointment．No wonder we often hear about people having the“holiday blues”—feeling sad or empty．

Not all people think the holidays are too materialistic，of course．Most appreciate the traditional aspects of the holidays．And some love shopping and are just fine with a11 the giving and receiving．But if you’re feeling a little empty about the holidays，what can you do? One key to a relaxing and meaningful holiday is finding what works best for you，both in terms of gift giving and other holiday traditions．Putting some thought into what the holidays mean to you and then focusing your energies on those aspects that leave you feeling most satisfied can help you let go of the stuff that may be stressing you out．

1.What can we learn about the holiday gifts generations ago?

A. They were valueless．

B. They were highly valued．

C. They were given little attention．

D. They were more about expressing feelings．

2.What is the result of focusing too much on receiving?

A. Receivers are often disappointed．

B. Gifts become the focus of holidays．

C. Our culture grows more commercial．

D. Much more money was spent on gifts．

3.According to the text，how can we make holidays more meaningful?

A. Avoiding giving and receiving gifts．

B. Figuring out your real expectations．

C. Doing some shopping in the holidays．

D. Putting more thought into the gifts to give．

4.What can be the best title for the text?

A. The Changes in Giving Gifts

B. What Stresses You out on Holidays?

C. Are the Holidays Too Materialistic?

D. The Development of Holiday Traditions

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Food makes us feel good, but some people eat when they aren’t really hungry and eat to simply feel good. This kind of eating habit is called emotional eating, which does not affect adults but also young children. It isn’t a good thing.

A child’s eating habits can develop right from childhood. As we know, a baby cries out if he doesn’t get milk at the usual time of the day. However, sometimes parents immediately stick a bottle in a child’s mouth without trying to find out if the child is really hungry. In fact, children may cry for other reasons. Even as children grow up and start going to school, parents sometimes give them a chocolate bar if they become really unhappy. As the children further grow up, they may become used to having a snack whenever they’re upset or low.

Therefore, they’d like to eat an emotional snack when they have the feeling of unhappiness and boredom. Even when they don’t get high grades, aren’t popular at school or made fun of by others, they will want something to eat. After having the snack, they feel a lot better.

Emotional eating in young children is a thing that needs to be taken seriously. To protect your children from emotional eating, you should satisfy your child’s emotional needs in the best possible way. This includes spending time with your child every day, taking an interest in his school work, helping your child study, providing a health environment without tension at home, etc. Don’t make the child lose face by scolding him. Develop confidence in your child. Make your child eat enough once in a while. Reward him for his achievements.

All this will help your little one develop a healthy eating habit. And always remember love and care is the key to help you child out of trouble and grow up happily.

Title: 　　 1.　　 in Young Children

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