"Thanks" to the seasonal change, half of my class went down with colds and flu. You can hear coughs and sneezes everywhere, and the number of suffering students keeps climbing.
A close friend of mine, however, survived the fierce battle, despite the fact that he was surrounded by "victims" all day long. I am not surprised, because we've been friends for ages, and he seldom gets sick. The following is his advice.
1.____________.
A long-distance run in the morning is a good choice. It not only makes you energized for the rest of the day, but also helps to develop good health for the rest of your life.
2.____________.
Eat a variety of food every day, because different foods contain different nutrition: rice provides sugar, meat contains energy and fat, vegetables are rich in vitamins and cellulose, etc. Fruit and yogurt are also highly recommended, because the former is known for its Vitamin C, and the latter, calcium, which plays a vital role in the growth of our bodies.
3.____________.
Water is one of the most important components of our bodies, and is essential for our metabolism. We often run out of water without notice, so we should drink water even if we are not thirsty. Besides, when we get sick, we should drink more, because when our bodies fight against viruses, it causes us to lose water.
4.____________.
A person in low spirits is more likely to get sick. A happy mood not only helps people defend against viruses, but also is a best cure for most illnesses.
Follow the above rules, and you'll become as strong as a bull! Remember: diseases and viruses are not that frightening as long as you are well prepared.
A. Keep optimistic and active
B. Get plenty of exercise
C. Keep drinking water
D. Have a balanced diet
Well-known companies are powered by their names and reputations. When people walk into a Pizza Hut in Tokyo, Rome, or Miami, they know exactly what they are getting. Through franchising, an investor (投资者) can make use of this brand power by opening a Pizza Hut of his or her own. The risk is low, and the rewards can be big. No wonder franchising is such a successful business model.
Franchising had been around for more than 100 years, but its popularity took off in the 1950s. Leading the trend were fast food restaurant like McDonald’s. These days, there are franchises in more than eighty-five industries, including dry cleaning, hotels and supermarkets. It’s a very big business. In the US, there are some 760,000 franchises, totaling more than $1.5 trillion in yearly revenues (income).
There are two sides in a franchise: the franchisor—the owner of the business system and the franchisee—the person who licenses the system. After signing a “franchise agreement”, the franchisee pays a fee. He or she also pays for equipment, supplies, and, if necessary, building costs. The total investment usually ranges from $10,000 to $1,000,000. After the business opens, the franchisee also pays a percentage of sales revenues—called a royalty—to the franchisor. Marking fees must also be paid.
In return, the franchisee receives many benefits. Training is among the most common ones. It includes everything from dealing with customers to understanding the company’s standards. The franchisor also handles advertising. On top of that, there’s the benefit of the brand reputation that the company has built up. All of these benefits make the risk of opening a franchise much smaller than that of starting a business from scratch.
However, a franchise can also have drawbacks. If a customer at a single restaurant gets sick, it may hurt every franchise in the system. Running a franchise also means closely following the company’s standards. So, one has to give up a degree of independence. You have to do things their way and trust that the system will work.
If you want to earn a lot of money from the business, you have to work hard. Also, remember that the monthly royalty must be paid, even if you are losing money. However, there are thousands of opportunities in franchising. They will surely grow as brand recognition becomes more important in the global economy(经济学).
1.What does the word “franchise” mean in the passage?
A. A company policy for building up service reputation.
B. A permission given by a company for selling its goods.
C. An official association for improving business network.
D. A system operated by an organization for lower marketing fee.
2.What is the most important factor to make a franchise successful?
A. Brand power. B. Agreement.
C. Training. D. Royalty.
3.After signing a franchise agreement, a franchisee will _________.
A. pay for the advertisement
B. get free necessary equipment
C. receive the monthly revenues
D. maintain the company’s standards
4.What does the author think of franchising?
A. It will have a promising future.
B. It will bring higher business risk.
C. It will control the global economy.
D. It will cause losses of brand recognition.
Many people say dolphins are very intelligent. They seem to be able to think, understand, and learn things quickly. But are they smart like humans or more than cats or dogs? Dolphins use their brains differently from people. But scientists say dolphin intelligence and human intelligence are similar in some ways. How?
Fact 1: Talk to me
Like humans, every dolphin has its own “name”. The name is a special whistle. Each dolphin chooses a specific whistle for itself, usually by its first birthday. Actually, scientists think dolphins, like people, “talk” to each other about a lot of things, such as their age, their feelings, or finding food. And, like humans, dolphins use a system of sounds and body language to communicate. But understanding their conversations is not easy for humans. No one speaks “dolphin” yet, but some scientists are trying to learn.
Fact 2: Let’s play
Dolphins are also social animals. They live in groups, and they often join others from different groups to play games and have fun—just like people. In fact, playing together is something only intelligent animals do.
Fact 3: Fishermen’s helper
Dolphins and humans are similar in another way: both make plans to get something they want. In the seas of southern Brazil, for example, dolphins use an interesting strategy to get food. When fish are near a boat, dolphins show signs to the fishermen to put their nets in the water. Using this method, the men can catch a lot of fish. What is the advantage for the dolphins in doing so? They get to eat some of the fish.
1.What does a dolphin often use as its “name”?
A. A body language. B. A special whistle.
C. Its feeling. D. Its age.
2.Why do dolphins join others from different groups?
A. To learn to “talk”.
B. To meet their families.
C. To play games.
D. To find food.
3.How do dolphins help fishermen catch fish?
A. By playing with other fish.
B. By following fishing boats.
C. By leading the fish into the net.
D. By showing signs to the fishermen.
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Dolphins are smarter than humans.
B. Dolphins make friends with humans.
C. Dolphins teach humans to speak “dolphin”.
D. Dolphins and humans are similar in some ways.
Ecoworld Discovery Centre
The future is here at Ecoworld Discovery Centre!
Class for children!
Hands-on games, challenging and fun! Discover the environmental world in an exciting and educational way. Special activities for different ages.
Organic gardens!
Find out how to protect the environment in your own back garden! Learn practical and exciting tips to follow at home. Find out what live under the grass and in the trees!
Wind turbine (风车) tower!
Climb the 500 steps to the top of the 85-metre wind turbine tower and see the amazing view of Carlstown and the river beyond. For a little more charge, go on a special tour of the machine room(children under 12 not allowed without an adult).
Gift shop and restaurant!
Amazing gifts for all the family, each one specially chosen by our team of eco experts! The restaurant has a great choice of food and drinks, with a wide selection of vegetarian dishes available. There is access for wheelchair users to both the gift shop and the restaurant, and large print food menus for visitors with poor eyesight. Picnic area and free parking every day.
KIDS-Special meals at reduced prices!
Opening time:
April 1st--- September 30th.
Monday-Friday 10 am-6pm, Weekends 10am-7pm.
October 1st---March 31st.
Monday-Friday 10am-2pm, Weekends 10am-4pm.
Tel: 01882-7092, Fax:01882-7093
1.What can children do in the Class for children?
A. Play some hands-on games.
B. Enjoyed different food and drinks.
C. Go on a tour of the machine room.
D. Get some tips to protect their home.
2.Where can you see the view of Carlstown?
A. Outside the restaurant.
B. On the wind turbine tower.
C. Near the picnic area.
D. In the organic garden.
3.At what time does the centre close on Monday in April?
A. 2pm. B. 4pm. C. 6pm. D. 7pm.
4.Who is the Ecoworld Discovery Centre mainly designed for?
A. Eco expert.
B. Special helpers.
C. Children and their parents.
D. Gift shop-keepers.
Not too long ago, an incident that happened at Walt Disney touched me greatly. A guest _ out of our Polynesian Village resort（度假胜地）at Walt Disney was asked how she her visit. She told the front-desk clerk she had had a (n) vacation, but was heartbroken about several rolls of Kodak color film she had not yet developed. At that moment she was particularly over the loss of the pictures she had shot at our Polynesian Luau, as this was a memory she especially treasured.
Now, please understand that we have no written service rules lost photos in the park. , the clerk at the front desk understood Disney’s idea of caring for our . She asked the woman to leave her a couple rolls of film, promising she would take care of the rest of our show at Polynesian Luau.
Two weeks later the guest received a at her home. In it were photos of all the actors of our show, signed by each performer. There were also of the public procession（游行队伍）and fireworks in the park, taken by the front-desk clerk in her own after work. I happened to know this story because this guest wrote us a letter. She said that in her life had she received such good service from any business.
Excellent does not come from policy (政策性的)handbooks. It comes from people who care —and from a culture that encourages and models that attitude.
1.A. working B. checking C. trying D. staying
2.A. expected B. realized C. paid D. enjoyed
3.A. Disappointing B. wonderful C. uncomfortable D. important
4.A. taking B. dropping C. losing D. breaking
5.A. silly B. nervous C. calm D. sad
6.A. covering B. finding C. making D. keeping
7.A. Excitedly B. Fortunately C. Therefore D. Quietly
8.A. workers B. guests C. managers D. clerks
9.A. printed B. shot C. unused D. recorded
10.A. film B. card C. camera D. packet
11.A. frequently B. personally C. alone D. actually
12.A. rules B. pictures C. handbooks D. performances
13.A. case B. work C. time D. position
14.A. only B. almost C. never D. nearly
15.A. advice B. experience C. quality D. service
He always brings me a pretty gift ____ he comes to visit me.
A. by the time B. sometimes
C. every time D. at times
