Growing up in Philadelphia, Lieberman started cooking with his stay-at-home dad when he was seven. His food-loving family had two kitchens, and he quickly learned what was the best way to bake his cakes. Lieberman improved his kitchen skills greatly during a year abroad before college, learning from a cook in Italy and studying local specialties(地方特色菜)in Germany, Spain and France. At Yale, he was known for throwing dinner parties, single-handedly frying and baking while mixing drinks for dozens of friends. Just for fun, he and some friends decided to tape a show named Campus Cuisine about his cooking. Lieberman was a real college student showing his classmates how to do things like make drinks out of dining-hall fruit. That helped the show become very popular among the students. They would stop Lieberman after classes to ask for his advice on cooking. Tapes of the show were passed around, with which his name went beyond the school and finally to the Food Network.

Food Network producer Flay hopes the young cook will find a place on the network television. He says Lieberman’s charisma is key. “Food TV  isn’t about food anymore,” says Flay. “It’s about your personality(个性)and finding a way to keep people’s eyeballs on your show.”

But Lieberman isn’t putting all his eggs in one basket. After taping the first season of the new how, Lieberman was back in his won small kitchen preparing sandwiches. An airline company was looking for some one to come up with a tasteful, inexpensive and easy-to-make menu to serve on its flights, Lieberman got the job.

We can learn from the text that Lieberman’s family ___________.

A.  have relatives in Europe     B. love cooking at home

C.  often hold parties             D. own  a  restaurant

The Food Network got to know Lieberman______________.

A. at one of this parties           B.  from his teachers

C. through his taped show      D. on a television program

What does the word “charisma” underlined in the text refer to ?

A. A natural ability to attract others.

B. A way to show one’s achievement.

C. Lieberman’s after-class interest.

D. Lieberman’s fine cooking skill.

Why did the airline company give Lieberman the job?

A. He could prepare meals in a small kitchen.

B. He was famous for his shows on Food TV.

C. He was good at using eggs to make sandwiches.

D. He could cook cheap ,delicious and simple meals.

What can we learn about Lieberman from the text?

A. He is clever but lonely.

B. He is friendly and active.

C. He enjoys traveling around.

D. He often changes his meals.

Childhood is a happy time, right? Not necessarily. Consider these facts.

Depression(抑郁症) may occur in as many as 1 in 33 children.

Once a child has an episode(一段情节) of depression, he or she has a 50 percent chance of experiencing another episode in the next 5 years.

Suicide(自杀) is the 6th leading cause of death for 5–to–15-year-olds.

If your child experiences 5 or more of these signs or symptoms(症状) for at least 2 weeks, he or she may be experiencing depression or another mental illness.

Feeling——Does your child demonstrate:

Sadness

Emptiness

Hopelessness

Guilt

Worthlessness

Lack of enjoyment in everyday pleasures

Thinking ——Is your child having trouble:

Concentrating

Making decisions

Completing schoolwork

Maintaining grades

Maintaining friendships

Physical problems ——Does your child complain of :

Headaches

Stomachaches

Lack of energy

Sleeping problems ( too much or too little)

Weight or appetite changes ( gain or loss)

Behavior problems ——Is your child:

Irritable(烦躁)

Not wanting to go to school

Wanting to be alone most of the time

Having difficulty getting along with others

Cutting classes or skipping school

Dropping out of sports, hobbies or other activities

Drinking alcohol or using drugs.

Suicide risk——Does your child talk or think about:

Suicide

Death

Other morbid(生病的)subjects

Sometimes, a child who causes problems at school or at home may actually be depressed, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. If you think your child may be depressed, it’s important to have your child treated. Discuss your child’s problems with his or her doctor. The doctor may suggest a referral to a children’s psychologist(心理医生)or psychiatrist(精神病医生).

Treatment may include individual and family therapy(治疗), along with an antidepressant medication (抗抑郁药)

This article is particularly written for ____.

A. parents    B. teachers     C. children     D. Psychologists

Which statement describes a child who may have physical problems?

A. The child is always in high mood.

B. The child always feels tired but sleeps only four hours a day.

C. The child hates to study.   

D. The child can not concentrate on one thing for a long period.

What should we do when we find our kids experiencing depression?

A. Ask for leave to accompany them at home.

B. Ask them to take antidepressant immediately.

C. Go to see the doctor.

D. Ask them to have a good rest.

Imagine a classroom missing the one thing that's long been considered a necessary part to reading and writing ? Paper. No notebooks, no textbooks, no test paper. Nor are there any pencils or pens, which always seem to run out of ink at the critical (关键的) moment.

A "paperless classroom" is what more and more schools are trying to achieve.

Students don't do any handwriting in this class. Instead, they use palm (手掌) size, or specially-designed computers. The teacher downloads texts from Internet libraries and sends them to every student's personal computer.

Having computers also means that students can use the Web. They can look up information on any subject they're studying ? from maths to social science.

High school teacher Judy Herrell in Florida, US, described how her class used the Web to learn about the war in Afganistan (阿富汗) over one year ago.

"We could touch every side of the country through different sites ? from the forest to refugee camps (难民营)," she said. "Using a book that's three or four years old is impossible."

And exams can go online too. At a high school in Tennessee, US, students take tests on their own computers. The teacher records the grades on the network for everyone to see and then copies them to his own electronic grade book.

A paperless classroom is a big step towards reducing the waste of paper. High school teacher Stephanie Sorrell in Kentucky, US, said she used to give about 900 pieces of paper each week to each student.

"Think about the money and trees we could save with the computers," she said.

But, with all this technology, there's always the risk (危险) that the machines will break down. So, in case of a power failure or technical problems, paper textbooks are still widely available (可用的) for these hi-tech students.

What does the part of the last sentence in the first paragraph, “run out of ink at the critical

moment”, mean?

   A. Pens may not write well at the critical moment.

  B. Pens get lost easily, so you may not find them at the critical moment.

  C. Pens may have little or no ink at the critical moment.

  D. Pens use ink, while pencils don't.

In a paperless classroom, what is a must?

  A. Pens. B. Computers. C. Information. D. Texts.

The high school teacher, Judy Herrell, used the example of her class to show that _______.

  A. the Web could take them everywhere B. the Web taught them a lot

  C. the Web is a good tool for information

  D. the Web, better than the textbooks, can give the latest and comprehensive (全面的) information

The paperless classrooms will benefit _____ the most.

  A. students B. teachers C. trees D. computers

What does the phrase in the last paragraph, “break down”, mean?

  A. Break into pieces. B. Stop working. C. Fall down. D. Lose control.

Deciding which English-speaking country to study in wasn’t difficult for Ann; She had always wanted to visit America. “I wanted to study in an  English-language country and I always wanted to visit America because it always seemed to me a very beautiful and friendly country.” Ann is more than happy with the quality of the education she is receiving in America, particularly with the subjects and strong academic support.“ I am very happy with the quality of education I am receiving. All my subjects are useful and connected. I am happy with help I receive from the lecturers and tutors.”

Also of particular satisfaction for Ann is the practical element of her American course. “I find it very important and useful. The theory is a good thing to know but nothing gives you more skills and knowledge than practical work.”

Where her future employment is concerned, Ann is very confident her American qualification will be of great help. “I know that getting a degree here is a good thing for my future; it can open many doors in Poland or anywhere  else in the world.

Ann is also really enjoying life in America; She is making friends and taking time out to enjoy herself. “People are very friendly and helpful. University is a good place to find new friends from America and from overseas. It is a friendly environment with lots of things to do, not only studying. And of course there are the beaches, not to mention the beautiful weather.”

1.The purpose of writing this passage is to _________.

A.tell us Ann’s decision to settle in America

B.tell us Ann is accustomed to life in America

C.introduce Ann’s happy study and life in America

D.introduce more about Ann to help her make friends

2.Why did Ann decide to study in America?

A.Her parents persuaded her to do so.

B.She has relatives and best friends here.

C.Her boyfriend was studying here too then.

D.She has dreamed of studying here for long.

3.What makes Ann particularly satisfied in America?

A.The comfortable climate and easy lifestyle.

B.The help from her host families and teachers.

C.The American courses have more practical elements.

D.The friends here are mostly from English-speaking countries.

 

 

Growing up in Philadelphia,Lieberman started cooking with his stay-at-home dad when he was seven.His food-loving family had two kitchens,and he quickly learned what was the best way to bake his cakes.Lieberman improved his kitchen skills greatly during a year abroad before college,learning from a cook in Italy and studying local specialties(地方特色菜) in Germany,Spain and France.At Yale,he was known for throwing dinner parties,single-handedly frying and baking while mixing drinks for dozens of friends.Just for fun,he and some friends decided to tape a show named Campus Cuisine about his cooking.Lieberman was a real college student showing his classmates how to do things like make drinks out of dining-hall fruit.That helped the show become very popular among the students.They would stop Lieberman after classes to ask for his advice on cooking.Tapes of the show were passed around,with which his name went beyond the school and finally to the Food Network.

Food Network producer Flay hopes the young cook will find a place on the network television.He says Lieberman’s charisma is key.“Food TV isn’t about food anymore,”says Flay.“It’s about your personality(个性) and finding a way to keep people’s eyeballs on your show.”

But Lieberman isn’t putting all his eggs in one basket.After taping the first season of the new show,Lieberman was back in his own small kitchen preparing sandwiches.An airline company(航空公司) was looking for someone to come up with a tasteful,inexpensive and easy-to-make menu to serve on its flights.Lieberman got the job.

1.We can learn from the text that Lieberman’s family _______.

A.have relatives in Europe                  B.love cooking at home

C.often hold parties                            D.own a restaurant

2.The Food Network got to know Lieberman _______.

A.at one of this parties                        B.from his teachers

C.through his taped show                    D.on a television program

3.What does the word “charisma” underlined in the text refer to?

A.A natural ability to attract others.

B.A way to show one’s achievement.

C.Lieberman’s after-class interest.

D.Lieberman’s fine cooking skill.

4.Why did the airline company give Lieberman the job?

A.He could prepare meals in a small kitchen.

B.He was famous for his shows on Food TV.

C.He was good at using eggs to make sandwiches.

D.He could cook cheap,delicious and simple meals.

5.What can we learn about Lieberman from the text?

A.He is clever but lonely.

B.He is friendly and active.

C.He enjoys traveling around.

D.He often changes his menus.

 

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