All her life, my mother wanted busy children. It was very important that her house should remain at all times clean and tidy. You could turn your back for a moment in my mother’s house, leave a half-written letter on the dining room table, a magazine open on the chair, and turn around to find that my mother had “put it back where it belonged,” as she explained.

My wife, one of her first visits to my mother’s house, placed a packet of biscuits on an end table and went to the kitchen to fetch a drink. When she returned, she found the packet had been removed. Confused, she set down her drink and went back to the kitchen for more biscuits, only to return to find that her drink had disappeared. Up to then she had guessed that everyone in my family held onto their drinks, so as not to make water rings on the end tables. Now she knows better

These disappearance had a confusing effect on our family. We were all inclined to (有……的倾向) forgetfulness, and it was common for one of us, upon returning from the bathroom, to find that every sign of his work in progress had disappeared suddenly. “ Do you remember what I was doing?” was a question frequently asked, but rarely answered.

Now my sister has developed a second-hand love of cleaning windows, and my brother does the cleaning in his house, perhaps to avoid having to be the one to lift his feet. I try not to think about it too much, but I have at this later time started to dust the furniture once a week.

We have all become busy persons.

Which of the following is TRUE about my mother?

   A. she enjoyed removing others’ drinks.        B. She became more and more forgetful.

   C. She preferred to do everything by herself. D. She wanted to keep her house in good order.

My wife could not find her biscuits and drink in my mother’s house because _______.

   A. she had already finished them                  B. my mother had taken them away

   C. she forgot where she had left them            D. someone in my family was holding them

The underlined part suggests that my sister ______.

   A. is happy to clean windows                       B. loves to clean used windows

   C. is fond of cleaning used windows             D. likes cleaning windows as my mother did

How many persons are mentioned in the passage?

    A. Six.     B. Seven.    C. Five.    D. Four.

This passage mainly tells us that ______.

   A. my mother often made us confused           B. my family members had a poor memory

   C. my mother helped us to form a good habit D. my wife was surprised when she visited my mother

Babysitter Wanted

     I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then other times as needed. He or she should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, and have some experience in caring for babies. This position also suits a college student with experience looking for a part-time job. The pay is $10 an hour.

     If this sounds like a good job to you, please reply to rebecharv@aol.comor call 800-4964.

Office Manager Wanted

     Our company is looking for a full-time experienced manager to run the business. Strong skills in organisation and business management are required for this position. The office manager will be responsible for keeping financial (金融的) records, so he or she should be familiar with computers.

     Please reply to jim@californiaaquatics.comor call 800-6978 to apply.

Waiter/ Waitress Wanted

     A restaurant is looking for an experienced waiter / waitress. Knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics of fine dining and customer service.

    If you’re interested, please contact us at job-tkupe-1329358152@craigslist.orgto apply. This is a part-time job.

Office Cleaner Wanted

     Looking for a Part-time job? A position in the Mississauga area needs an office cleaner! Part-time 4 hours a day from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

     Duties include:

●Cleaning the washrooms

●Cleaning the furniture

●Sweeping the floors

●Other general cleaning Some experience is necessary. Pay:$15 per hour

Replyto:job-p3b7u-1365632206@craigslist.orgor call 800-8197.

1.Which of the following position is a full-time job?

A. Babysitter.            B. Office manager.

C. Waiter / waitress.       D. Office cleaner.

2.If a college girl with some experience caring for children wants to apply for a job, where should she send an email?

A. job-p3b7u-1365632206@craigslist.org

B. job-tkupe-1329358152@craigslist.org

C. jim@californiaaquatics.com

D. rebecharv@aol.com

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A. The office cleaner has to work three hours each day.

B. One can apply for a waiter or waitress by telephone.

C. A babysitter earns $5 more than an office cleaner per hour.

D. Experience is necessary for all these four jobs.

4.Which of the following is necessary for a waiter / waitress?

A. Being familiar with computers.

B. Having knowledge of wines.

C. Knowing more about menus.

D. Working well with others.

 

An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.

Fragile items, like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.

There is a strong chance of short circuits (短路) and fire breakouts during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.

During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases at all times.

If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.

If trapped in debris (瓦砾堆), cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can find you. Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust.

1.The purpose of the passage is to tell readers _____.

A.the damage caused by earthquakes

B.the rescue work after earthquakes

C.what to do about earthquakes

D.how to prevent earthquakes

2. The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means _____.

A.easily broken

B.easily found

C.expensive

D.heavy

3.To reduce the injury from the earthquake, items made of glass should be put _____.

A.on cupboards

B.in the bedroom

C.on a lower surface

D.where children can’t reach them

4.During the earthquake, people are advised to _____.

A.go out the building at once

B.turn off electricity and gas immediately

C.take shelter under a tree

D.drive to a safe place quickly

5.What should people NOT do when they are trapped in debris?

A.Cover their mouth with a handkerchief.

B.Tap on a pipe or wall for help.

C.Use a whistle for help.

D.Light a match for help.

 

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