Adults are happy to tell their children that crusts (面包皮) will give them curly hair, carrots will help them see in the dark, and spinach will make them strong. Even though adults know it's not totally true, they think it's good for their children's health, a study had found.

In a study about 31 per cent of adults said they once told their children the curly hair tale, and 36 per cent said they'd been told the same thing by their mother or father. Among the over-50s, almost half said they'd been promised curly hair if they ate their crusts. A quarter of the 2,000 adults questioned in the study told their children carrots would help them see in the dark. This could be true to some extent because of the high levels of vitamin A and beta-carotene in root vegetables.

Another favorite among parents is that milk will make one strong. A third surveyed said their parents told them this, and about 29 per cent said they told their children the same thing. But while there is plenty of evidence to suggest milk is good for people's health, there are also a lot of scientific papers saying it isn't.

Thanks to Popeye, spinach is also fed to children, along with the idea that it will make them strong. While there is also some truth in this one, scientists now believe it is not the iron, but the inorganic nitrates (无机硝酸盐) that improve physical power.

One in seven of the surveyed admitted telling their little ones that runner beans will make them run faster, which is nothing more than wordplay and has no basis in science. Almost one in five adults were subjected to the same tale in childhood.

Just over one in 10 parents told their children green food would turn them into a superhero, and a quarter admitted hiding vegetables in meals.

Lyndsay Jones, spokesman for Persil Washing Up Liquid, said, "It's clear that the most persuasive stories about food are passed on from generation to generation. Our research shows that the ideas continue, and we tell our kids the same things our parents told us, even if they're not always entirely true."

Crusts may not make your hair curly, but there's plenty of research that says crusts contain more of the goodness than the rest of a loaf. Hopefully, as a result of our Cook with Kids promise, more parents will be encouraged to spend time with their children in the kitchen and teach them the truth about food.

1.We can know from Paragraph 3 that ________.

A. a third people are forced to drink milk by their parents

B. milk is beneficial to children's physical strength

C. there is doubt whether milk is helpful to people's health

D. about 29 percent people wish their children good health

2.Which of the following does Lyndsay Jones agree?

A. Adults are willing to teach their children as their parents did.

B. Most persuasive stories about food are false.

C. Stories about food shouldn't be passed on from generation to generation.

D. Parents can't make sure if some stories about food are totally true.

3.We can learn from the passage that ________.

A. scientists think the iron in spinach helps children grow strong

B. parents are expected to tell children the truth about food

C. runner beans can really make children run fast

D. crusts are said to contain less nutrition than a loaf

4.How is the passage mainly developed?

A. By following time order B. By making comparisons.

C. By giving examples D. By analyzing causes.

Where to enjoy a picture-perfect white Christmas?

Quebec City, Canada

When the narrow streets of Quebec City are covered in snow, it feels like you’ve wandered into a beautiful Victorian Christmas card which has come to life. Enjoy the friendliness of this charming Canadian city with joyous outdoor concerts, holiday markets and Quebec Adabra — an evening festival of music, lights, animation (动画) and architectural projections held city-wide.

London, England

The capital is bursting with holiday cheer. Bright Christmas lights brighten up Oxford Street, Covent Garden and Carnaby Street. Skating people can go for a seasonal spin in Somerset House, Hyde park, Canary Wharf and the Tower of London. Love holiday music? St. Martin-Fields hosts an inspiring line-up of Christmas concerts while London’s most famous Christmas tree entertains visitors in Trafalgar Square.

Prague, Czech Republic

Prague’s beautiful architecture provides a dramatic setting for its Christmas activities. At the foot of the Church of Our Lady before Tyn, the Old Town Christmas market sells Christmas gifts and treats to the thousands of shoppers who visit it each December. Carol (圣诞颂歌) singers perform seasonal favourites while a well-decorated Christmas tree adds to the joyous atmosphere.

Rovaniemi, Finland

For a storybook Christmas, Rovaniemi in Finland is hard to beat. Lapland’s capital becomes a winter wonderland. The area is lit by the impressive northern lights,and they can be witnessed around the city from mid-August to early April. This magical place is also the official home of Santa Claus himself and visitors of all ages can meet everything about Christmas at Santa Claus Village right at the Arctic Circle.

1.Why does the author mention the Victorian Christmas card?

A. To indicate Quebec City is beautiful.

B. To show it always snows at Christmas.

C. To tell us Christmas is a lively holiday.

D. To suggest that we buy Christmas cards.

2.Where can you skate in London at Christmas?

A. In Oxford Street.

B. In Covent Garden.

C. In Canary Wharf.

D. In Trafalgar Square.

3.What makes a Christmas in Prague more attractive?

A. The unique gifts offered to tourists.

B. The great architecture of Prague.

C. The Old Town Christmas market.

D. A well-decorated Christmas tree.

4.What is special about Rovaniemi?

A. Its scenery attracts visitors of all ages.

B. It is a winter wonderland full of magic.

C. Its Christmas celebrations last long.

D. It is where Santa Claus comes from.

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UK education is all about giving you inspiration to develop your knowledge and skills, freedom to be creative, and support to help you achieve your best.

On a UK course you will benefit from excellent teaching and facilities. In order to accept students, UK education centres must meet strict quality standards set by the UK government and education bodies.

With such a good reputation for research and education, universities and colleges in the UK attract some of the world's leading academics and professionals. You will be encouraged to express your own ideas and think for yourself.

The attention to quality is reflected in the UK's excellent results:

Four of the top six universities in the world are in the UK.

The UK is a world-leading research nation. 54% of the research conducted by UK universities and colleges is classed as either “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”.

At the most recent inspection, 97% of further education colleges were judged satisfactory or better, for their overall effectiveness.

In the recent BIS Tracking International Graduate Outcomes survey, more than 88% of international higher education graduates said they were satisfied with their UK learning experience.

Likewise, in the Higher Education Academy Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey of UK postgraduate students, 93% rated the quality of teaching positively.

For English language students, you'll find the UK has long been at the forefront of language teaching, and pioneered many of the techniques now used around the world. The emphasis is on learning the language through fun and participation: Instead of just listening to your teacher, your classes will involve games, problem-solving and discussions. You might also listen to songs, watch television or read magazines to practise your comprehension skills.

The UK’s boarding schools also offer excellent teaching, facilities and support. At UK independent schools (most boarding schools are independent), a teacher has just 9.4 pupils on average, so teachers have more time to give you individual support. This is reflected in the results: 91% of students from UK independent schools go on to higher education.

1.What do the education centres do to accept students?

A. To develop knowledge and skills.

B. To help achieve your best.

C. To meet strict quality standards.

D. To benefit from excellent teaching.

2.How many foreign students are said to be satisfied with their learning in the UK?

A. About 97%. B. Below 54%.

C. 93% or so. D. Over 88%.

3.How do the students learn English in the UK?

A. By listening to the teacher.

B. By working in the class.

C. By teacher's support.

D. By playing and discussing.

4.What's the purpose of the author to write this passage?

A. To introduce the education in the UK.

B. To make their students love the UK.

C. To attract foreign students.

D. To show his pride in the UK.

Four days ago, I was taking a taxi. On the way, I just had the ______ stop at a store to buy something. A woman ______ me to let her hitchhike(免费搭车).

I ______ and picked this woman up. I thought she was too fat; she ______ about 120 kg. But she was very sweet and kind-hearted, so I didn’t ______.

She was talking to me ______ while going back to her place about how she got everything for her ______. So I thought to myself she must have a happy family. But nothing special ______ yet.

I got to her apartment ______ she needed help getting all the things she got to her place. I just helped her out and while I was ______ the stuff(物品) inside her house, I ______ that her husband walked in from the back of the apartment. So she was talking to him in her ______ voice. “ Honey , I got you this ; Honey, I got you that.” But what I came to notice was that her husband was ______. And then I looked close to how they were together and I knew for that moment I was seeing “ TRUE ______.”[

They cared for each other so ______ and what they looked like was not ______ at all. I was just deeply ______ by the true love between them.

Sometimes I think about going back to the apartment to tell them what I ______ in them and to thank them for sharing their ______ with me. Even though it is for a few ______, I like the way the blind couple care about each other; it is a very happy and romantic thing.

1.A. stranger B. waiter C. passenger D. driver

2.A. reminded B. allowed C. asked D. helped

3.A. nodded B. promised C. hesitated D. explained

4.A. carried B. weighted C. supported D. lifted

5.A. remember B. mind C. worry D. Leave

6.A. gladly B. nervously C. slowly D. calmly[

7.A. friend B. husband C. daughter D. neighbour

8.A. stayed B. continued C. stopped D. happened

9.A. unless B. if C. because D. although

10.A. moving B. searching C. arranging D. observing

11.A. imaged B. noticed C. believed D. expected

12.A. polite B. tired C. high D. sweet

13.A. painful B. foolish C. blind D. ill

14.A. LOVE B. FRIENDSHIP C. JUDGMENT D. STORY

15.A. frequently B. deeply C. thankfully D. quietly

16.A. useful B. clear C. secret D. important

17.A. encouraged B. surprised C. touched D. shocked

18.A. hid B. built C. put D. saw

19.A. lives B. troubles C. food D. memory

20.A. days B. hours C. minutes D. seconds

July is a month of fun-filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them.

When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening in this month.

Secret of the Dragon

Time Monday, July1, 2014, 10:30 a.m.

Cost Adult:$7.40 Children(under15): half

Booking Phone the booking office:34032578

Address Brisbane Botanic Gardens

Note Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about 2 children who are taken on a dragon ride to

explore the universe.

The Search for life: Are We Alone?

Time Thursday, July4, 2014, 2:00 p.m.

Cost Adult:$14.50 ,Children(under15):$8.70

Booking Phone the booking office:34037689

Address Brisbane Botanic Gardens

Note Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in

this show.

Magic Class

Time Friday, July12, 2014, 10:00 a.m.

Cost Free

Booking Please call 34038470 to book your Place.

Address Centenary Community hub, 171 Dandenong Rd

Note Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party.

Science with Me: Making your own guitar

Time Saturday, July20, 2014, 3:00 p.m.

Cost Free

Booking Please call 34031226 to book your Place.

Address 10, Egginton Close

Note Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mum? Science with Me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you.

1.Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to ________.

A. Magic Class B. Science with Me

C. Secret of the Dragon D. The Search for Life

2.John and his 10-year-old son want to watch Secret of the Dragon. How much should they pay?

A. $7.40. B. $11.10.

C. $14.80. D. $23.20.

3.What do the four activities have in common?

A. They are all free. B. They happen in the same place.

C. They are all weekend activities. D. They can all be booked on phone.

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