Top lists are lecturing people on everything from "100 places to visit" to "100 books to read ". Aren't you just tired of being told what to do with your time? Now you have a list to end all lists! Take a look at the following two examples from the list of "101 things not to do": Swim with Dolphins ? Swimming with dolphins is one of the world's most profitable tourist activities. However, every dolphin will welcome having their busy, tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming and pushing around them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded with tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers . Here's a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually they're just opening their mouths. Go to See the Mona Lisa? There must be something about the mysterious smile. The 6 million people who visit the lady in the Louvre every year can't all be wrong, after all. But they can be quite annoying, standing in front of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact, it is hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security reasons. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds at most. If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn't just be smiling, she'd be laughing. So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read Visit and buy the book at a 20% discount. What does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa? A) It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile. B) It is not as satisfying as expected. C) Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough. D) Queuing for hours is worthwhile.
B
One day,Jack's parents told him that his grandpa would retire after working for forty years.Jack said in surprise, "I'm only seven, so it means Grandpa has been... er ... A really long time!" His parents said, "Yes. That's why we are going to have a surprising party for him. " Jack loved his grandpa and wanted to do something special for him. He remembered the business card his grandpa had given him two years before. He knew that his grandpa would no longer have the position on that card, so he decided to build a new one for his grandpa. When the big day came, Jack was ready. But he didn't want to put his gift together with others'. He carried it around with him the whole evening. When all the other people left, he took his grandpa's hand and brought him over to a chair and gave him the gift. His grandpa smiled, "Well, it must be a beautiful gift. May I open it now?" "Sure!" Jack said excitedly. As Grandpa opened the gift, tears came into his eyes. Jack gave him the greatest gift he had ever got! They were business cards with new position: FULL-TIME GRANDPA! Jack said, "Now your full-time job is my grandpa!" Well, how much do I get paid?" his grandpa asked, smiling. "As many hugs as you want!" With these words, Jack gave Grandpa a hug. " Well, I guess that means I'm the richest man in the world! " said Grandpa. Why were there tears in Grandpa's eyes? A) Because he would lose his position. B) Because he was not cared for. C) Because he was moved by Jack's gift D) Because he was unhappy.
C
Q: Whether you like it or not, your parents are responsible for you, at least until you're out of high school. But does it feel like your parents are stressing you out with their love? Do you often fight with them? Hu Muqing, 16, of Shenyang, complains that his parents only care about his grades and not his other needs. He and his parents fight the most about the time he spends watching TV and on the Internet. "They think because I'm in high school I should concentrate on my work," the Shenyang teenager said. "However, I need to be able to relax. Most of my friends can watch TV and surf the Web a lot. There are times when it's hard to talk to them." After some talks, Hu has been allowed to watch TV for 15 to 20 minutes every night, but has been told to keep away from the computer. Since she feels she's grown up now, Shen Ying, 17, wants more respect from her parents. "My father shouts at me when he's in a bad mood . He doesn't listen to me, but instead acts like, 'I'm the boss'!" said the teenager from Mianyang, Sichuan province. "I'd like my parents to treat me like a friend and understand that respect is a two-way street." "It's the age when teenagers are becoming more independent . But their parents are very concerned about their kids' futures," said Sun Yunxiao, a senior researcher at the China Youth and Children Research Center. Sun suggests that teenagers should learn to communicate with their parents effectively . "Find the right time for a talk. On Mother's Day or Father's Day, say 'Thank you' to your parents or give them a small gift with a letter so they can get inside your head a little," he advised. Sun also believes that teenagers have to work to earn trust and respect from their parents. "You need to make sure they know that you're not going to screw up your exams or let them down. Let them know that you want to do well, and that you will do well," he said. The reason why teenagers always fight with their parents is that_. A) there exists the divide between them about the attitude towards studies and life. B) the parent acts nothing like a parent in their daily life. C) the relationship between them is relaxed and distant. D) teenagers are easily annoyed and aggressive.
A: A
Q: Why do you need British Accent Training? With the growth in the number of employees from Egypt, Spain and China, organizations need to ensure that their workers are able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues alike. First Language Influence (FLI) can have a great effect on an employee's accent. British Accent Training from Communicaid will help your overseas workers decrease the influence of their first language. Whether through online training courses or face- to- face classes, Communicaid offers suitable training solutions for your organisation's international business. A Communicaid's British Accent Training course will provide your workers with the ability to : ---increase their customer experience and satisfaction, ---communicate more effectively with customers and colleagues by decreasing first language influenced accent, ---strengthen relationships with customers and colleagues through more successful communication. Course content All Communicaid's British Accent Training courses are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients depending on their specific situations. Generally, a British Accent Training course includes: ---rhythm and stress patterns, ---pausing and breathing, ---relationship between spelling and pronunciation, ---accent familiarisation and listening practice. Ways to learn Training can be received worldwide through either face-to-face classes or one of our many online learning methods. Using a combination of published materials and those offered only by Communicaid, we design and offer programmes that will meet the need of our clients. Our trainers All Communicaid's British Accent course trainers are native speakers with at least 3 years' professional training experience in the field. A client's British Accent trainer will be decided according to his goals and areas of focus. The article was written mainly to _ . A) attract people to attend Communicaid's courses B) introduce the history of the company Commuicaid C) give instructions on English pronunciation D) tell the readers the importance of the British accent
A: D