In every significant relationship, there comes a time when you have to ask the tough questions: what’s the deal with the mysterious fifth pocket on our favorite jeans?
To find out, we called in the experts: Korie Lovette and John Cunningham ,two merchandise mangers for Wrangler jeans. “The fifth pocket was introduced in the 1800s as a protective sleeve for cowboys’ pocket watches,” Lovette told TODAY Style. “Although the pocket is rarely used for watches today, standard jeans are still being produced in a way that can accommodate a size 16 pocket watch.”
We haven’t seen a pocket watch since the last time we watched “Castaway” , but Cunningham insists that the pocket has plenty of modern uses. “Today, men use them for pocket knives or loose change, while women might use it to hold lipstick,” he said. “Over the past couple years, it has become an increasingly popular spot to store technology devices such as cell phones or iPods.”
And then, of course, there is the issue of aesthetic(美感). “A classic pair of jeans would look incomplete without the fifth pocket,” Cunningham explained. “It’s a tradition; an authentic construction of the jean. It was product innovation before that was a famous item. We keep the fifth pocket for the typical completeness of our jeans.”
That said, there are times when it makes sense to break with tradition for a more pleasing fit. “When Wrangler determines whether to include the fifth pocket or not, we look at the overall aesthetic of the figure,” said Lovette. “For women’s skinny jeans or leggings, we usually don’t include a fifth picket since the consumer will most likely be wearing a blouse that will cover the pocket.”
1.The original use of the fifth pocket is to ___________.
A. hold pocket knives B. carry cowboys’ money
C. make the jeans more beautiful D. protect cowboys’ pocket watches
2.What can we infer from the text?
A. Women usually like the fifth pocket on their jeans
B. Wrangler has some kinds of jeans without the fifth pocket
C. The fifth pocket was designed mainly for storing cell phones
D. The question about the fifth pocket is asked often between phones
3.What may be the best title for the text?
A. Is the extra pocket good or bad? B. Is the fifth pocket to be changed?
C. The reasons for having that extra pocket D. The styles of the fifth pocket
Adolescence, the period of a child’s life when they are most vulnerable to outside influences, is a relatively scary time for parents. Children of this age become the target of many negative influences while at the same time they are experiencing hormones that are raging out of control.
But parents should not be fooled by their children’s rejection and rudeness. In fact children expect the constant support, guidance, and influence from their parents.
I came from a family where anger always lies just below the surface, waiting for an excuse to erupt. My parents often said that my sisters and I could tell them anything. Though they promised not to be angry at whatever we would say, they couldn’t do it. Without the emotional support from my parents during my most vulnerable years, I often found myself losing my temper easily and even doing risky behaviors.
There is no certain standard about parenting, but I knew exactly what I should not do after I became a parent. I knew the importance of establishing open communication and trust, which resulted in my proper reactions and my children’s trust.
Our home was a quiet place, a shelter for my children’s emotional well-being. My children freely shared with me what happened in their lives, whether good or bad, shocking or humorous. As their mother, I rarely raised my voice and my reactions to their telling about their improper behaviors remained calm, no matter how I felt inside.
Parenting I did was far from easy. It took patience, persistence, and consistency. Everyone hopes for beautiful relationships with their children, and everyone can have them. The theory is simple: trust is the lock---communication is the key.
1.What do we know about adolescents according to the text?
A. They cannot easily control themselves
B. They are easily influenced by their parents
C. They are eager to communicate with parents
D. They don’t expect parents’ guidance and support
2.Which of the following words best describes the author when she was a teenager?
A. Gentle B. Dishonest
C. Hurt D. Careless
3.How did the author gain trust when communicating with her children?
A. By making a promise B. By raising her voice
C. By demanding much of them D. By controlling her reactions
4.The text is mainly intended to tell us __________.
A. the need of riding anger at home
B. the ways of parenting adolescents
C. the importance of supporting children
D. the benefit of building good relationships with children
The best password managers
LastPass
Perhaps the best-known password manger made news last November by announcing that its app would be free across all platforms. “By offering LastPass for free across all your devices, we’re making it that much easier for everyone to make good password habits the rule, while resetting the expectations of what a great password management experience should be in a multi-device world,” Joe Siegrist, vice president of LastPass, wrote in a blog post.
Dashlane
You need to pay $39.99 for the updated version, which allows you to sync(同步)and share with all your devices. The free version is great if you just need the manager on one device. Dashlane provides a dashboard that judges how secure your passwords are, so you can see in real time if your new password is more secure than the old one, and it’ll automatically change your password for you if needed.
Keepass
One big reason why might choose Keepass is that Keepass doesn’t use a cloud to keep track of all of your passwords. Instead, all your information is kept on your own computer. That’s bad news if your computer dies or gets stolen and you haven’t backed it up, but if you’re cautious about a cloud-based system, this open-source platform might be the way to go.
Sticky Password
If safety and security are your biggest concerns, Sticky Password is a good option, especially considering its team from AVG Technologies. Perhaps its biggest feature is that you should sync your devices using your own Wi-Fi, meaning the passwords wouldn’t ever leave your home network.
1.LastPass is a kind of password manager that _____.
A. was designed last November
B. helps users develop good living habits
C. offers users good management experience
D. helps users experience password management
2.What is an advantage of Dashlane?
A. Users can get the updated version for free
B. It helps users change the password regularly
C. Users can use it on two different devices for free
D. It helps users evaluate the safety of the password
3.One may choose Keepass if ___________.
A. he is afraid of his computer being stolen
B. he likes keeping his information in his own e-mail
C. he doesn’t trust the safety of the cloud-based system
D. he doesn’t like spending money on password managers
4.What will be advised to do when people update Sticky Password?
A. Consider the safety of its team
B. Use the network in their own homes
C. Keep the new password written down
D. Call the engineers from AVG Technologies
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jenny想学习中文，给你发来一封电子邮件询问学中文是否很难。请你给她回一封信，简要介绍学习中文需要注意的事项，并表示你愿意提供帮助。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），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。
Today, millions of people want learn or improve their English. Which is good, to study in Britain or in your own country?
The benefits of going to Britain seems obvious. You will listen to the language all the time, surround completely by the language wherever you would go and have to speak English if you are with the local people. In China, there is always possible to speak Chinese in class and the learning is slower. However, there are also advantage of studying at home. You don’t have to make big changes to your life. Beside, it’s much cheaper than going to Britain.
In my view, for most people without enough money, being al home is their only choice. A most important thing to do in this situation is make good use of your opportunities—speaking only English in class and using English whenever possibly outside the class.
How exciting it is to visit China! China can offer what 1. (appeal) to every visitor, but the crowds can be an issue.
Before getting on the plane, train, or bus, learn from these mistakes to avoid the crowds and make the 2. (much) of your holiday.
There are certain dates throughout the year when the entire country takes a vacation at the same time. If you travel in China during one of these “golden weeks”, you 3. expect never-ending lines, 4. (pack) public transportation, and seas of strangers appearing in the background of your photos. So it is important lo gel familiar with the dales 5. (minimize) your travel stress.
Of course, any trip to China wouldn’t be complete without seeing major cultural landmarks, 6. the Great Wall, or the Forbidden City. However, there are so many worthwhile places lo experience, 7. may not be listed in your tour book.
Also, with a family to travel together, 8. (wake) up early can be a challenge. Do your best to wake up early and take your breakfast to go; it’s worth it. Getting to an 9. (attract) early will allow you to experience it 10. (full) without the inconvenience of a large crowd.
