According to a recent survey, Canadian parents realize their role as protectors and providers to raise their children both emotionally and physically. That’s not very different from the way our parents saw themselves. But with more two-career families and busy schedules, one thing parents today recognize more than ever is the need to set aside special time for their children. These ‘nurturing moments’ are changed into memories that they will treasure all their lives. Nurturing moments might be the time between our work and life,bringing your child to work with you to see what you do during the day,visiting your child’s make-believe world,discussing his other school day and exploring the natural world outside your door.
These times are not merely a luxury (奢侈), they’re a necessity. It’s during these moments that parents pass values and attitudes to their children. Over time, children pick up good habits and positive self-image.
Here are a few tips for making the most of your family time together:
Regularly sit down as a family to share a meal. Allow each person to describe something interesting about his or her day.
Make one night a week family night. Family members take turns choosing a special activity for the evening everyone partakes in the fun.
Show your children you care about their interests by having them teach you about their activity or hobby.
Nurturing healthy children involves body, mind and spirit. The little things you do to your care are the building blocks for confidence, self-esteem and a healthy outlook. By giving your children these tools, you prepare them for life.
【小题1】Present-day parents are different from those in the past mainly because________.

A.they need more time to spend on their children
B.they pay more attention to their children’s health
C.they are much busier with their work
D.the role they play in bringing up children is different
【小题2】Which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘nurturing moment’?
A.The time between work and everyday activities.
B.The time when you are busy with your work.
C.The time when you play with children.
D.The time when you show your care for your child.
【小题3】.We can infer that “visiting your child’s make-believe world” ________.
A.is a luxury for parents
B.is a necessity for parents
C.is good to the imagination of the children
D.benefits the healthy growth of the children
【小题4】The purpose of the author in writing this article is________.
A.to persuade and adviseB.to argue and instruct
C.to amuse and interest D.to explain and comment

Siri. The intelligent assistant that helps you get things done. All you have to do is ask.

  Now you can use your voice to use your iPhone 4S. Just talk to Siri as you would to a person: “Do I need an umbrella?” or “Where’s the closest ATM?” Siri not only understands what you say, it knows what you mean. It figures out the right apps to use to find the right answer. Then, just like a personal assistant, it answers you. Siri makes phone calls, sends messages, schedules meetings, sets reminders, and more. How much more? Just ask, and Siri tells you that, too.

  Dual-core A5 chip: the most powerful iPhone ever.

  Two cores in the A5 chip provide up to two times more power and up to seven times faster graphics. And you’ll feel the effects. iPhone 4S is quick and responsive, which makes all the difference when you’re launching apps, surfing the web, gaming, an doing just about everything. And no matter what you’re doing, you can keep on doing it. Because the A5 chip is so power-efficient, iPhone 4S has outstanding battery life.

  FaceTime. It’s even better face-to-face.

  FaceTime of iPhone 4S lets you hear a voice and see the face that goes with it—iPhone to iPhone, iPad 2, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi. So no matter where they are, no matter where you are, you’ll always be there. Making a FaceTime call is just as easy as making a phone call. And it’s even easier with Siri. Just tell Siri “FaceTime with Mom” and you show up, smile and wave hello. You’ll never miss a big event, an important meeting or a good laugh. And who wouldn’t be happy to see your face?

1.The passage is mainly about __________.

A. how to use iPhone 4S                               B. some models of iPhone 4S

C. some special uses of iPhone 4S               D. how to understand some pictures

2.What is special about Siri?

A. It can take photos.                                     B. It can make videos.

C. It can write messages.                          D. It can answer questions.

3.Which of the following helps iPhone 4S to perform fast?

A.                B.               C.                D.

4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about FaceTime?

A. It can be used together with Siri.

B. It allows you to see the other person’s face.

C. It allows you to hear the other person’s voice.

D. It can only be used between iPhone and iPhone.

 

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