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$1150 a month - Bright room on 18th Avenue
Our roommate is moving and we're looking for someone to fill her spot. Move-in date is April 15. We are looking for someone responsible who can appreciate a friendly relaxed household. Common areas must be cleaned on a regular basis and we all take turns with house cleaning.
About us
You'll be sharing the house with a young female professional and a couple with healthy lifestyles who works with a game publishing company. We're clean and considerate and respect one another's privacy. The environment is quiet.
Your room
It is a clean room that gets plenty of sunlight. With wooden floors and a good size closet (壁橱). It is very quiet.
Location
Convenient access to restaurants, banks, parks & shops. 10 minutes to SFSU. 4 blocks to L train, 28 & 45 Bus line. Quiet resident area. Easy street parking (街边停车).
House
There are well equipped kitchen, sunroom, big-screen TV, onsite washer and dryer. Separate bathroom. The house features a large elegant living room with fireplace perfect for entertaining and relaxing. Everything is here ... pot, pans, plates & cups. Nice and big backyard. All you need is the stuff (物品) for your room.
Move-in requirement
One month rent and one month deposit (保证金) plus $350 security deposit. Total move-in cost is $2450. We first require a 6-month lease (租期) then month to month.
Please reply by email to "sunnyhouse" to schedule a viewing. Please tell us something about yourself together with your photo. We are available to show the room weeknights from 7:20pm-8:00pm. Some weekday viewing can be arranged and scheduled. Please bring personal references and proof of income. Must be able to pay rent on time. Please bring a copy of your ID card for reference.
No Smoking
No Drugs
No Pets
No overnight guests
1.How much is one month deposit of the room?
A. $1150 B. $2300
C. $950 D. $2450
2.What can we infer from the passage?
A. You can move into the room on April 10.
B. You can get your friend sleep in the room.
C. You need not to clean the house.
D. You can schedule a viewing by email.
3.What kind of the whole house is it
?
A. unfurnished. B. dirty
C. quiet D. inconvenient
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19th CPC National Congress which is major event in the country was held on Oct. 18, 2017.
A. A; a B. The; the
C. The; a D. A; the
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--Good morning, Grand Hotel.
---Hello. I’d like to book a room for the nights of the 18th and 19th.
--- ______________.
A. What can I do for you? B. Just a minute, please C. What’s the matter? D. At your service.
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Parents in Spain are being urged to go on a weekend homework strike this month in protest against the unacceptable amount of after-school tasks their children are given.The homework load of Spanish children has long been a sore point with some parents,who argue that the burden is too great,places too much pressure on pupils and eats into family time.
According to a study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),Spanish 15-year-olds have 6.5 hours of homework a Week compared with an average of 4.9 across the 38 OECD countries. The Spanish Confederation of Associations of Mothers and Fathers of Students (Ceapa) is calling on parents whose children attend Spanish state schools to boycott weekend homework in November.
"We've lost a bit of common sense in this country when it comes to talking about education and we've got a system in which boys' and girls' free time has disappeared",said Jos Luis Pazos,president of Ceapa."Schools are passing on tasks to families that they shouldn't be.It starts with children from the ages of three to six doing half an hour's homework every day.For us,that's an unacceptable situation".
Pazos said Ceapa disagreed with the belief that children should endure huge amounts of homework in the hope that it would ensure them a better future.They should be.happy when they're little and that life isn't just about someone telling you that you have to suffer inexplicably（难以理解地）.The model needs to change because society has changed.
Schoolchildren have to fit their homework around the school day,which varies from region to region and school to school,but starts early from around 8 am or 9 am and finishes anywhere between 2 pm and 5 pm.However,schools are increasingly using an 8 am-2 pm timetable to save money and in the face of evidence that suggests the longer hours do not yield better results.
A spokesman for the education department of Madrid said homework was a matter for individual schools rather than regional governments.They're the ones who know best what the need is in each case.
1.Why are parents in Spain being called on to go on a strike?
A. To stop school violence.
B. To ask for longer school time.
C. To say no to heavy homework load.
D. To request equal education for their kids.
2.Which of the following would Ceapa agree to?
A. Longer school hours will ensure better grades.
B. Happiness is the most important thing for a child.
C. Huge amounts of homework means a better future.
D. The 8 am-2 pm timetable is suitable for most children.
3.Which of the following should be responsible for students' homework according to the spokesman?
A. Ceapa. B. The OECD.
C. Regional governments. D. Each individual school.
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My son loves video games very much. He spends hours every day playing video games in his room. Is there any redeeming（补偿的）educational value to video games? Some seem like they could help him learn strategy. But I worry others may be too violent or numb（使麻木）his mind.
Cecilia
Some games may improve kids’ hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Games that require kids to actually move or manipulate（操纵）the game through their own physical movement can even get sedentary kids moving, though not as much as they could if they actually played outside or participated in sports or other outdoor acuities. Others, though, don’t have such benefits, and violent video games have been shown that they might increase kid’s aggressive behavior.
Like a lot of aspects of raising kids, when it comes to video games, the healthiest approach is actually self-control.
The American academy of Pediatrics(AAP) recommends that kids should spend no more than 2 hours each day on screen time, including watching TV or movies, or playing computer or video games. So consider setting limits at least that strict to keep game playing from affecting their schoolwork, household responsibilities, and the physical activity your son needs very day.
Make sure that he’s playing games which are suitable for his age group. All video games are rated and labeled by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Steer clear of（避开）any rated “M” for mature. Those are for ages 17 and older and can contain heavy-duty violence, strong language, and sexual content.
Try to keep the video game console（游戏机控制板）in a common area of the house, not your son’s room. That way you can catch any inappropriate content in the games he’s playing, and he’ll be in a position to interact with others in the house while he’s playing.
Make sure your son has appealing alternatives, too, such as sports, activities, opportunities to socialize with peers; and downtime to be creative. If you continue to have concerns about his video game activity, talk with your doctor.
Reviewed by：Mary L. Gavin, MD
1.What is the opinion of Mary L. Gavin about playing video games?
A．Whether it’s beneficial or harmful depends on what the video games are.
B．It always improves kids’ hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills.
C．It will make kids more violent and increase their aggressive behavior.
D．Kids should give it up and put their hearts fully into their schoolwork.
2.The underlined word “sedentary” in the first paragraph of the answer letter is the nearest in meaning to “______”.
A．unhealthy B．lively C．bright D．inactive
3.According to Mary L. Gavin, which of the following is encouraged to do by parents?
A．Keep the video game console out of their house.
B．Allow their children to play only such video games as rated “M”
C．Let kids play video games as much as possible if it doesn’t affect their lessons.
D．Help their children develop other healthy hobbies such as sports and painting.
4.Which is the best title of this passage?
A．Should children play video games?
B．Kids’ playing video games is harmful.
C．Is playing video games good for kids?
D．Help children choose video games.
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___________ is known to everyone, the moon travels round the earth once every month.
A. It B. As
C. That D. What
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Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.
November 7th
The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.
December 5th
Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.
February 6th
An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.
March 6th
Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames has many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.
Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book
More into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson
London Canal Museum
12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT
www.canalmuseum.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobi
Tel:020 77130836
1.When is the talk on James Brindley?
A. February 6th. B. March 6th.
C. November 7th. D. December 5th.
2.What is the topic of the talk in February?
A. The Canal Pioneers.
B. Ice for the Metropolis
C. Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands
D. An Update on the Cotsword Canals
3.Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.
A. Miranda Vickers B. Malcolm Tucker
C. Chris Lewis D. Liz Payne
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When is Tom leaving for London?
A.On July 10th. B.On July 12th. C.On July 15th.
2.How will Tom go to the airport?
A.By bus. B.By car. C.By taxi.
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Where is Mr. Stephen?
A. He is out. B. He is in his room. C. He is on the phone.
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There are two rooms on the first floor, is used as a guest room.
A. a small of which B. a smaller of them
C. the smaller of which D. the smaller of them
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