Buying gifts for friends and family can be one of the most difficult parts of the holiday season. But don't worry! We can help! Here are some gift ideas to suit all pockets.
E-Skateboard
For a friend who used to skateboard as a teen but has got a bit out-of-shape over the years，how about an electric skateboard？ Control your speed with the remote control (遥控) and let the wind blow through your hair as you race down the street. Though it is not cheap, it might be worth trying.
Pillow (枕头) Speaker
With the speaker, you can fall asleep to the sound of waves, your favorite broadcast, or a relaxing song. With earphones，the cable (耳机线) can be uncomfortable to sleep on. But this little flat speaker is placed under the pillow, and the sound can only be heard by the person resting on the pillow.
Key Finder
This is the perfect gift for people who're always looking for their keys. Attach the key finder to your key chain, and by using your phone you can make the key finder ring to let you know where it is. It can also warn you if your keys are too far away from you. If you drop your keys, the key finder app keeps track of the last place of your keys and displays the location on the map.
TV Back Light
Leaving the lights on when watching a movie is too bright, but if you switch them off, it tires your eyes. This LED strip solves that problem and makes your movie experience even more enjoyable. You can change the color of the lights to suit your mood using a remote control. And it's under ten dollars. So if you're saving money, this might be something to con-sider.
Marty Rogers has been feeding the homeless for 44 years. He has organized 44 Thanks-giving dinners for those in need. But a few years ago, Marty was inspired to do even more than just an annual meal.
It all started when a student at Immaculate Conception School asked her teacher what they could do to help the homeless. The school asked Marty who is experienced in feeding people in need to help organize something. Therefore, Marty came up with the Hope Walks project to get more people who also want to help the homeless involved. A few times a year, Marty and volunteers from the church and school would get together to make sandwiches and then walk around their neighborhood and ask people if they'd like some food.
"We give them space, and we say, 'Hello, we have something to eat or drink. Would you like it?' It's always a choice," Marty said. Marty and his group try to make each person feel comfortable. And they also ask each person their name.
When the pandemic (流行病) hit and many things shut down， Marty decided to ramp uphis efforts. "Everyone have to stay at home. But the people who are out are those who are homeless," he said. "At first we went out once a week with our supplies, but later with more and more volunteers from the church and school taking part in the activity, we went out three times a week. "
"We have continued the Hope Walks three times a week. There are a lot of people who are homeless around our neighborhood. Some of them are seniors and some of them might be addicted to alcohol (酒精). We don't ask or judge them. But we know they're all on the edge (边缘) of society," Marty said. "And they will all benefit from a sandwich， a bottle of water or a cookie." Marty has got to know many people in the neighborhood, and has seen firsthand how the Hope Walks can make a difference.
Parisians have always been known for their courage and enthusiasm. They are very generous and trusting. The culture of communication is well developed among the local people, as they are taught to establish contact with others from early childhood. Here in Paris it is believed that a quiet and modest (谦逊的) person will never succeed even if he or she is very talented and smart.
Visitors are advised to learn at least a bit of French before their trip. If locals see a traveler who tries to communicate using the native language, they start respecting this person and are ready to help. It is worth remembering that even fluent English will cause only a sense of contempt (蔑视)among locals.
Paris is famous for its colorful celebrations and festivals. Various interesting events take place at Christmas and on New Year's Eve here. June 21 is the day of a famous music festival in particular-this event attracts many music lovers from different countries of the world. All day long, the squares of the city are turned into concert spots, where free concerts are per-formed. Bastille Day is a very interesting holiday which is celebrated annually on July 14. A beautiful military parade (阅兵) is a necessary part of Bastille Day. The first mention about this celebration was made in 1789. The holiday ends up with grand fireworks.
In early February，the city of Paris is filled with collectors of antique (古董的) cars. The exhibition of antique (复古) cars is held in the center of Porte de Versailles，where you can see antique cars and details about them as well as communicate with interesting people.
Paris can impress anyone with its cultural richness and diversity. In this magical city, something interesting happens all the time. Once in the center of the city, almost every hour you will be able to attend one event or another, moving from the art center to the concert hall, admiring the performances of street artists on the way.
Moms try so hard to make sure that their children are healthy. And this means that they try and avoid foods that have too much sugar or artificial ingredients (人工添加剂). Sugary drinks can be one of the main items that moms avoid, and that is because they are bad for their children's teeth and health.
A new study, however, is showing that a sugary drink in the morning may not be so bad after all, at least not for girls. According to Medical Xpress, consuming sugary drinks before class has been shown to improve math scores, but only in girls. It has little impact on boys.
This was shown through a study that was published in the journal Health Economics. It found that sugary drinks had a direct impact on the behavior and math scores of children in preschool. It seems a little early to be offering the children sugary drinks, but let's find out what they discovered.
To complete the study, researchers looked at more than 450 children, and the children in the study were given a sugary drink or an artificially sweetened (人工加糖的) drink and then they collected data before and after they had drunk it. When it came to boys and their behavior, they found that one sugary drink did seem to have a "relaxing" effect on them at first, but it didn't last long and then they were more restless. The sugary drink did not result in any difference in a girl's behavior. They then looked at math scores, and it showed that consuming a sugary drink had a negative impact on boys' math scores, but it had a positive impact on the math scores of the girls.
"There are still a lot of schools that sell and hand out sugary drinks to students, and while this may seem to benefit girls, it could be making things more difficult for young boys," says one of the researchers.
Everyone sleeps differently. Some people like sleeping on their side, some prefer sleeping on their back, and some like sleeping on their stomach. Here is what you need to know about how your sleeping position affects your health.
On your back
Do you sleep on your back? Sleeping on your back is good for your spine (脊柱)．
This position causes little stress on the muscles in your back and neck. Your face won't develop wrinkles (皱纹) and spots as quickly as those who sleep on their side or on their stomach. The only disadvantage is that it worsens snoring (打鼾).
On your side
Do you sleep on your side? You're definitely not the only one. When you sleep on your side, you can develop pain in your arms and legs because you're always lying on one side. Sleeping on your right side is also not good for your digestion (消化). However，sleeping on your side reduces snoring.
On your stomach
We have bad news for people who sleep on their stomach. This position is the least healthy. And it may also cause back issues because your spine has to take on an un-comfortable position. Therefore, you will be less likely to have a good sleep at night. Also, if you often sleep on a full stomach, you'll even suffer from stomach problems. It does reduce snoring, though, so there is that benefit.
A. This is the most common sleeping position.
B. But not every sleeping position is good for you.
C. Moreover, this position is the best for your skin.
D. Your sleeping position can be good for your mind and body.
E. You'll develop neck problems, since your head is completely turned.
F. Then you're in luck, because this is the healthiest position to sleep in!
G. However, the sleeping position may have a bad effect on your sleep quality.
Like any parent, Belle, the mother of a six-year-old boy, wanted her son to grow up and fulfill all his dreams. That was not1any longer now. Her son was2 of a serious disease. But she still wanted her son's dream to come true. She took her son's hand and asked, "Bopsy, have you ever3 what you want to be when you grow up?" "Mommy, I always want to be a4 ."
Later that day，she went to the local5 department (部门). She6 her son's final wish and asked if they could do her a favor to give her son a7 on a fire truck. Fire-man Bob said, "Perhaps we can do8 that. "
Three days later, Fireman Bob came to9 Bopsy on a fire truck.10 , he even brought the boy a small-sized fire11 . Then Bopsy got dressed and got on the truck back to the fire station. There were three fire12 that day and Bopsy joined them in performing the tasks. With his dream coming true, the boy13 three months longer than doctors had expected.
Yet one night all of his vital (生命的) signs began to weaken14 .The mother re-membered the happy hours Bopsy had15 as a fireman, so she called the fire station and asked if the firefighters could come to the16 to be with Bopsy. About five minutes later, the fire truck17 and reached out its18 up to Bopsy's open window of the third floor and five firemen climbed up to Bopsy's room. They held his hands, telling him he was a19 fireman. In the touching moment, Bopsy smiled and20 his eyes.
In Asheville, North Carolina, the population of bears(keep) growing rapidly, and it seems that they have got well along with the local people. For Patrick Conley, one of the locals, a black bear(pay) a regular visit to his surroundings since the late summer of 2017, almost becoming part of his family (member). Then one day, Simone, the name that Patrick called his bear friend, was not coming alone. She brought her two new born babies with her, both amazed and excited Patrick a lot.
Both of the baby bears ran to the trees to climb and play with each other, while the mother bear stayed close behind and watched over them(careful). After playing for a while, Simone seemed to require her baby bears(go) back home. The three headed back to the forest.
When thinking of bears, many will imaginehuge, dangerous animal. However, bears can also be soft and gentle if they see humanstheir friends. The relationship of Patrick Conley and his bear friend, Simone, is a fine example of this. They have spent years (build) up trust each time Simone comes to visit his place, and this time she showed him her baby bears as an action to prove(they) friendship.
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Last weekend, I visited my aunt who home is in a village and went to the village market with her. The pleasant part was that I had to get up early in morning, but I managed that. I carry my aunt's basket when we walked into the busy market. Though it was so early, but it was crowded. My aunt walked around, looked at the goods. There were a lot of interesting vegetable in the market that I was not able to identifying. I bought some presents for my parents. I was sure that he would like them. Walking in the open air in the village gave me a sense of peaceful and relaxation.
