Usually a mother and daughter's relationship changes a lot after the mother's dementia(痴呆症). ______the condition goes on, tables turn and a daughter often becomes a carer. Here, before Mother's Day, one woman ______ the stories between her mother and her family.

“My six-year-old son wants to be a scientist so he can cure the disease that is taking his grandma ______.” Jane Cox, 36, lives in Maidenhead, Berks, UK, with her husband Kevin, son Charlie, six, and three-year-old daughter Molly. “We are a very open family and good at talking about our feelings, but ______ of us would like to talk about early signs of Mum's dementia. She described like this.

“My mum Janet was diagnosed(确诊) ______ 60 but showed signs three or four years before. She was a teacher for children with eye problems. Later she became terribly ______ with paper work and felt unable to use a computer. We thought she was under too much ______ and always got upset.”

“Then what was worse, she didn't seem interested in our lives and grew more ______. Our mum used to look after us so well, but suddenly started to forget most things. And this Christmas she made an ugly-looking dish that tasted ______. We all said nothing, but we realized it might be the beginning of her dementia.”

“For me, those first days of my mom' s dementia were the hardest because she ______ changed. She used to be a smart, warm, friendly and outgoing mum. She also ______ having neighbors around and even invited them to our house for a night's sleep. Every year she held a yard sale to raise money for Save The Children. ______, everything started to be different.”

“At first, Mum forgot things and needed help, and then she often became ______ and easily frustrated(沮丧). Some feel that dementia makes their loved one become incredible(不可思议的). For my mum there was a terrible change, too. But all my family has never ______. My dad, Andrew, a kind and patient man, stopped working early to look after Mum. And we are also trying our best to make her feel great in her later ______. We′d like to repay her.”

1.A. As B. If C. Until D. Because

2.A. made B. read C. heard D. shared

3.A. up B. off C. away D. on

4.A. all B. each C. neither D. none

5.A. at B. on C. in D. to

6.A. interested B. tired C. pleased D. excited

7.A. pressure B. success C. service D. pollution

8.A. helpful B. careful C. forgetful D. wonderful

9.A. excellent B. normal C. delicious D. terrible

10.A. easily B. hardly C. nearly D. completely

11.A. hated B. enjoyed C. minded D. stopped

12.A. Of course B. However C. For example D. To be honest

13.A. happy B. popular C. angry D. proud

14.A. put up B. given up C. turned up D. cheered up

15.A. days B. degrees C. 1evels D. costumes

An American friend has invited you to visit his family. You’ve never been to an American’s home before, and you are not sure what to do. Don’t worry! 1.

The question of whether or not to bring a gift often gives guests a headache. 2. Of course, some people do bring some small gifts like flowers, candies or—if the family has small children toys. If you choose not to bring a gift, don’t worry. No one will even notice.

American hospitality (好客) begins at home. 3.When invited for a meal, you might ask, “Can I bring anything?” If it’s not a potluck (便饭), where everyone brings a dish, the host will possibly answer, “No, just yourself.” For most informal dinners, you can just wear comfortable clothes.4.

During the dinner conversation, it’s polite to say the food is nice. After dinner, you can help clear the table or wash the dishes. But since you are the guest, your hosts may not let you help. 5.If the hosts are not smokers, you shouldn’t smoke in their house. And, above all, don’t go around looking at the house if you are not invited. After about an hour of chat, it’s time to say good-bye. You don’t want to wear out your welcome.

A. Remember to arrive on time, or call to tell your hosts that you may be late.

B. Most Americans agree that good home cooking beats restaurant food any day.

C. When you’re the guest, you should just make yourself at home.

D. Instead, they may invite everyone to move to the living room to drink some tea or coffee.

E. In American culture, it’s not a must-do thing to bring a present.

A. Remember to arrive on time, or call to tell your hosts that you may be late.

B. Most Americans agree that good home cooking beats restaurant food any day.

C. When you’re the guest, you should just make yourself at home.

D. Instead, they may invite everyone to move to the living room to drink some tea or coffee.

E. In American culture, it’s not a must-do thing to bring a present.

A well-known saying goes like this, “mind at peace give you coolness”. As the temperature rises day by day, it’s time to create some coolness besides keeping calm.

Chinese people have some traditional ways to reduce the summer heat without air-conditioners (空调). Such ways include healthy food and tools that also help people experience the beauty of summer. Here are some choices which will bring you a surprisingly cool experience.

The first one is plum juice(酸梅汤). It is a traditional healthy drink in summer in Beijing. It can reduce summer heat in the human body. People can have the juice all year round, yet summer is the best time.

The second is a bamboo mat. It is a lovely must-have that can cool your summer with a naturally nice smell. There are many sizes for beds and chairs and so on. It’s really comfortable to lie on a bamboo mat and drink some plum juice while watching TV in summer.

The last one is Chinese fans. Available in many shapes and materials, Chinese fans are special for the water-ink paintings they carry. Fans made of silk were often used by women, especially young unmarried ladies in ancient China. They used fans to hide their mouths or aces when they wanted to avoid showing shyness. If you want to lead a low-carbon(低碳) style of living, a fan is necessary in summer.

根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

1.The underlined word “mat” in this passage mean “________” in Chinese.

A. 床单 B. 席子 C. 毯子

2.In this passage, the writer talks about ________.

A. food and tools in summer in China

B. some Chinese traditional paintings

C. a low-carbon lifestyle

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. People love to do something exciting during a hot summer.

B. There are many Chinese ways to have a cool summer.

C. The summer in China is really cool.

4.It is clear that ________.

A. people can have plum juice only in summer

B. air-conditioners are necessary for every person in summer

C. Chinese girls in the past were rather shy

5.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. How to Keep Cool and Calm Down.

B. An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Cooling Ways.

C. Quick Ways to Reduce the Summer Heat.

International Library

BOOKS, CDS AND VIDEOS

Over 100 kinds of newspapers and magazines

Entrance free (免费入场)

Monday---Friday 9:30am--6:pm

New England House, Museum Street

Painting Competition

For young people 8—16 years old

Paint a picture of an animal

Send it to:

Young Magazine 12 High Street

Before 14 September and win a bicycle

Holiday Sports Club

27 London Road

July—August

For young people (10-18)

Play a different sport every day

(football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and baseball)

Price $ 25 a week

City University Film Club

EVERY MONDAY6—9:30pm

Films from America, Australia and Britain

Get your tickets from the Student Office

Adults $3

Students $1.50

Café open for drinks and snacks

1.What can we learn from the posters?

A. The International Library is open until 6 : 00 pm on Sunday .

B. People can play volleyball at the Holiday Sports Club.

C. The Painting Competition is for seventeen-year-olds.

D. The film tickets for three students cost £ 3 .

2.If you want to read foreign magazines , you should go to________ .

A. 12 High Street B. the Student Office

C. 27 London Road D. New England House

3.How much will it cost Tina if she wants to exercise for three months at the Holiday Spots Club?

A. £ 150 . B. £ 200 .

C. £ 300. D. £ 400 .

4.What should you send if you want to win a bicycle in the Painting Competition?

A. A photo of yourself . B. A picture of your pet dog .

C. A picture of beautiful flowers . D. A photo of your teacher .

5.Which of the following films would NOT be shown at the City University Film Club?

A. An American film . B. An Australian film .

C. A British film . D. A Japanese film .

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