A new book written by a Chinese American on her super-strict parenting - "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" has raised fierce debates in the US. Amy Chua is a Yale Law School professor and the mother of two teenage girls. She is the daughter of Chinese immigrants. In the Chinese culture, the tighter represents strength and power. In her book, Ms. Chua writes about how she demanded excellence from her daughters. Chua writes that her daughters, Sophia and Louisa, were never allowed to go on a date, be in a school play, watch TV or play computer games. They couldn't choose their own after-class activities or get any grade less than an A. They had to play piano or violin - and no other musical instruments. She writes that if a Chinese child gets a B - which she says "would never happen" - there would be "a screaming, hair-tearing explosion." She describes making her 7-year-old daughter play a piano piece perfectly - yelling and not letting her leave the bench even to use the bathroom - until it was. Many people have criticized Amy Chua. Some say her parenting methods were abusive. She even admits that her husband, who is not Chinese, objected to her parenting style. But she says that was the way her parents raised her and her three sisters. Stacy Debroff, who has written four books on parenting, says Amy Chua's parenting style is not limited to Chinese families. She says it represents a traditional way of parenting among immigrants seeking a better future for their children. But she also sees a risk. When children have no time to be social or to follow their own interests, they might not develop other skills that they need to succeed in life. Stacy Debroff advises parents not to just repeat the way they were raised. Alison Lo, an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Washington's Bothell campus, said. "I don't think Amy is advocating a best practice of parenting style, or that success and achievements are critical yardsticks of a good life. But I can imagine how strong her daughters' college... What are Sophia and Louisa allowed to do? A) Getting an A minus B) Playing the guitar C) Dating with boys D) Playing the piano
D
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Welcome to Crumland Farms In 1940, John and Lib Crum bought some land on Opossumtown Pike in Frederick, Maryland. They called their new home "Crumland Farms", and started milking a dozen cows by hand. By the time their son, Denny, and his wife Judy sold off the animals 60 years later, over 600 cows were being milked 3 times a day! The dairy operation may be gone, but Crumland is still a working farm. The family grows corn, wheat, soy beans and hay , but their main product is fun! Corn Maze Come and challenge yourself at this 8-acre Corn Maze! September 26th-November 1st Monday -Friday 10:00 am-6:00pm Last ticket sold at 4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-10:00pm Last ticket sold at 9:30 pm Admission: $8.50 per person Pumpkin Patch Monday through Sunday from 10:00am to 6:00 pm, September 26th through November 1st. Admission to Pumpkin Patch is free. Pumpkins are $0.50 per pound. Plenty of pre-picked pumpkins are also available. The Nighttime Party On October 25th we are hosting a special party from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Our two-story air slide and hayrides will be open, as well as campfires in the zoo. Our pumpkin patch and bakery will be open all the evening. Come and have some fun and be sure to enjoy a piece of our famous fresh-baked pie! It is $11.50 per person for admission. The Pizza Farm Season: May, June &July Available :To groups of 20+ Admission: $5per person The Pizza Farm at Crumland is an interactive way to help children understand that all food-- including pizza --originates on a farm. Here we've planted a one-acre circle and divided it into 8 parts. Inside each is a pizza ingredient. It's a great way for kids to see, touch and learn how their favorite food begins on the farm. Special Pricing! Receive a 10% discount when you buy tickets online! No admission needed if interested in just purchasing pumpkins Monday-- Friday. Children 2 years and younger are admitted free! According to the text, Crumland Farms _ . A) was set up by Lib Crum and Judy B) has a history of over 100 years C) got its name thanks to Denny D) grows crops instead of cows
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Ques: Last July, my 12-year-old car died on California's Santa Freeway.It was an hour before sunset, and I was 25 miles from home.I couldn't reach anyone to pick me up, so I decided to take a bus.Not knowing the routes, I thought I should just go east. A bus stopped.I got on and asked the driver how far she was going."Ten more miles,"she said.There was another bus I could take from here.This clearly was going to be a long night. I got off at the end of the route and she told me which bus to look for.After waiting 30 minutes, I began to think about a very expensive taxi ride home.Then a bus came up.There was no light number above its windshield .It was out of service, but the door opened.It was the same driver."I just can't leave you here,"she said."This isn't the nicest place.I will give you a ride home." "You will drive me home on the bus?"I asked, astonished. "No, I will take you in my car, "she said. "It's a long way, "I insisted. "Come on, " she said."I have nothing else to do." As we drove from, the station in the car, she began telling me a story.A few days earlier, her brother had run out of gas.A good man picked him up, took him to a service station and then back to his car."I'm just passing the favour on,"she said. When I offered her money as a thank-you, she wouldn't accept."Just do something nice for somebody.Pass it on."she said. The bus driver drove the writer home later because _ . A) she happened to go in the same direction B) she wanted to do something good for other people C) her brother told her to do so D) she wanted to earn more money
Ans: B
Ques: One person can make a difference -- purchase your copy of For America and discover simple ways to improve your life, your country, even the world. But a simple and attractive way to cut energy costs, improve air quality, and ensure public health is to grow a garden in the sky. Each time a city building is set up, the grass in that spot and trees that once reached up to the sky are replaced by a layer of asphalt or a tar roof . The lost green space can have a very real effect on a city's air temperature, air quality, and energy costs. On a summer day in most American cities, a tar roof can feel like the inside of an oven . But what if we could replace the hot roof of each skyscraper or building in a city with grass or a garden? Whether it holds vegetable gardens, wildflowers, or grasses, a green roof can lower the temperature above a building by 60 degrees, which can reduce the building's energy costs and, if used more widely, could decrease a city's total energy costs, and improve air quality and public health. But that's not all -- green roofs are a great way to handle water management in urban areas by taking in much rainfall, provide shelters for urban wildlife, and actually extend the life of the roof itself. And green roofs also do something else: they beautify the city -- whether you're on the 3rd floor or the 30th. Now that's a brilliant achievement. The non-profit group Earth Pledge is promoting a Green Roofs Program. To learn more about a green roof, just click here: EarthPledge.com. Which section of a website does this passage belong to? A) Science B) Entertainment C) Education D) Enuironment
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D