Online activity can be riddled with cyberbullying (网络霸凌). To find out which app is the best to keep your kids safe online, we tested four apps over five weeks.● Mobicip Premium
$8 per month (billed annually at $96) for 20 managed devices at Mobicip
Mobicip Premium's social media and screen time monitoring were all strong. We found its app blocking, website content monitoring, and location tracking capabilities to be powerful as well.● Net Nanny
$90 per year (billed annually) for 20 managed devices at Net Nanny
The user interface (界面) of this app is family-friendly and visually engaging, featuring cartoons of parents and casual language. The web filtering, screen time allocation (分配), and app management functions are all capable.● OurPact Premium+
$100 per year (billed annually) for 20 managed devices at OurPact
This app requires that we pair our child's device to our computer with a cable and download the OurPact Jr. app. The Screen Time capability is personalized to fit our child's schedule.● Qustodio Premium Small
$55 per year (billed annually) for 20 managed devices at Qustodio
The thoughtfully designed web interface makes Qustodio Premium Basic easy to operate. Its web filtering and game blocking features were powerful. This app is available for Android, Chromebook, iOS, Kindle, macOS and Windows, though not all features are supported across all platforms.
We go through life assuming we're in charge of our own minds — until temptation (诱惑) strikes. Few things better illustrate how little control we really have. You can know exactly what you should do (decline the second slice of cake or the third cocktail), but that hardly seems to matter when the urge arises. More self-discipline is rarely the answer, though. Instead, if you can understand what's going on inside your head when temptation comes, you'll be far better placed to make a healthier choice.
Sometimes, you need to push yourself, the idea behind which, in psychology, is to make the better choice the easier choice. (School pupils eat more healthily, it's been shown, when the salads are within easier reach than the chips.) So, instead of relying on willpower, stop keeping ice creams in your freezer! Use StayFocused or similar apps to block distracting websites. Change your environment, and temptation will be a non-issue.
For every person, behind every bad habit, there's a reasonable desire: some people eat or drink too much because they're lonely, or smoke to get a break from a busy schedule. Once you've uncovered this underlying need, find a different way to meet it: call a friend; take a coffee break instead of a cigarette break. There's nothing wrong with the need — only with the way you're currently meeting it.
It's a strange truth that we'll break all sorts of promises to ourselves — yet most of us would never fail to show up at a prearranged meeting with a friend. Involve others in your temptation-resistance efforts, whether it's asking someone to check in weekly to see if you're sticking to your plan, or never going shopping alone if you're subject to impulse purchases. Best of all, launch a joint plan, in which two of you decide to give up a bad habit. That turns a challenge into a fun game.
As a young girl growing up in France, Sarah Toumi dreamed of becoming a leader who could make the world a better place. Her passion to help others was awakened when, from the age of nine, she accompanied her Tunisian father to his birthplace in the east of the country during holidays. There she organized homework clubs and activities for children.
Toumi witnessed first-hand the destructive effect of desertification (沙漠化). "Within10 years rich farmers became worse off, and in 10 years from now they will be poor. I wanted to stop the Sahara Desert in its tracks." A decrease in average rainfall and an increase in the severity of droughts have led to an estimated 75 percent of Tunisia's agricultural lands being threatened by desertification.
Toumi recognized that farming practices needed to change. She is confident that small land areas can bring large returns if farmers are able to adapt by planting sustainable (可持续的) crops, using new technologies for water treatment and focusing on natural products and fertilizers (肥料) rather than chemicals.
In 2012, Toumi continued her dream to fight the desert. She moved to Tunisia, and set up a programme named Acacias for All to put her sustainable farming philosophy into action. "I want to show young people in rural areas that they can create opportunities where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the impact of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living with no access to water."
By September2016, more than 130, 000 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with farmers recording a 60 percent survival rate. Toumi estimates that some 3 million acacia trees are needed to protect Tunisia's farmland. She expects to plant l million trees by 2028. In the next couple of years, Toumi hopes to extend the programme to Algeria and Morocco.
Is boredom a thing of the past, like black-and-white television? And, if so, is that a good thing? Julie Robinson, a former teacher who now represents the Independent Association of Prep Schools, thinks that boredom is regarded as an enemy of today's children, and they are losing the ability to become thoughtful and reflective (沉思的).
"We should not fear boredom." said Julie Robinson. "Boredom is valuable to children. Quiet, reflective time is just as important as purposeful activity," she added.
Her opinion is that constant (连续不断的) activity for a child, often the result of the dreams of parents, will lead to concerned and worrying adult. The traditional ideas that children should be constantly active could prevent the development of their imagination. So anything that improves a greater thoughtfulness is to be warmly welcomed.
Parents now feel a sense of failure when they hear their children complain about being bored. They seek an electronic devices (设备) to play games at once. And we didn't feel bored during long car journeys anymore by the impatient "Are we there yet?" because all kinds of electronic devices have been taken along to avoid even a minute of boredom. So what chance do children have to allow their thoughts to wander?
But it's not just children who need lessons in reflection. Adults need that, too. On my train journey to work this morning, I couldn't see a single person who wasn't using an electronic device. No one was simply looking out of the window at the beautiful views of the county side. Not time for quiet thinking, even in the quiet library. There were emails to send, texts to read, and games to play. The wider world, seemingly, didn't exist. The mobile phone has changed many things about our lives, and has developed an inability — among adults as well as children — to live in the present. What Julie Robinson regards is a cross-generational phenomenon: the fear of "inactivity". And she is right.
There are many customary differences between the West and the East, of which are some of China's eating habits, which many Westerners would find quite hard to understand.
Not eating food dropped on a table
I've seen the disgust (恶心) in people's faces here when I've dropped food on the table only to then pick it up and eat it. Our thought is, "A tabletop has had nothing but food on it. No one walks on it, sits on it or throws garbage on it. Why is it considered so dirty?" We don't get it.
Westerners don't want their food near the floor. Dust, germs, etc. are far more likely to get into the rice. I've been in several restaurants and nearly everyone I've seen puts their rice cookers on the floor.
Eating dessert before a meal
Every Western child's dream would be to live in China for the purpose that he/she could eat the dessert before they eat their main meal. I'm not sure about this Western tradition of eating dessert last. In China, it doesn't matter. Westerners would find that very strange.
Drinking hot water with your meal
Often, it has been my experience that many. Chinese will not have a drink (water, tea, etc. ) with a meal. But, when they do, it is usually hot water. However, we westerners like cold water or cold drinks.
A．Putting rice cookers on the floor.
B．The following are just some of them
C．Having noodles or rice every day.
D．Americans do eat a lot of hamburgers.
E．You can have ice cream before your meal.
F．I've often heard that hot water is better for digestion than cold water.
G．In the West, we clean our tabletops quite well.
Shane Porter knew clearly that he was dying of cancer when he one day came home with a rusty (生锈的) 1969 Jeepster Commando. He planned to 1 it. And it was intended to be a (n) 2 activity that he could work on with his wife and their two sons for the rest of his time.
The family 3 the project and fixed the vehicle until Shane Porter died after three years. The family couldn't finish the project, but they couldn't imagine 4 the car either. It has emotional value.
So the car sat there — until last May, when Bob Mauger, a close family friend, noticed it and saw a (n) 5 . "This would be a good project for my students to complete," Mauger thought, an automotive technology teacher.
He shared the 6 with his class, and the students were 7 on board. The restoration (整修) of the vehicle was the class' most significant project 8 the meaning behind it. It also proved more 9 than the students had expected with engine parts missing and cooling system issues. It took 15 months to 10 all the problems. Many students spent their free time on the project and some even continued 11 the project after they graduated.
Eventually, the car 12 . It became drivable and safe. The students 13 the revived Jeepster to the family, causing tears of gratitude (感激) and emotion. "I know they'll have that car for a long time. It feels 14 ." Judah Castillo, a student, said. For the Porters, the revived car is more than just a vehicle; it is the 15 of Shane Porter's life and the students' devotion.
Chinese soup dumpling, also referred to xiaolongbao, is one of the most famous and unique dishes in Chinese cuisine. (origin) starting from the Jiangnan region of China, this popular dish is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, which is often considered must when visiting China.
Xiaolongbao is made (use) a dough(面团) that is rolled out thin and then filled with minced pork, seafood or vegetables. After being carefully folded and placed in a bamboo basket they are then heated up and steamed slowly, the dumplings will be served to customers.
xiaolongbao has been treasured for decades, it wasn't until 2006 that the Shanghai government listed the delicacy in China's national category of protected "treasures". In the past few decades, xiaolongbao (establish) its reputation among Chinese and foreigners. Unlike any other dumplings you may have tried, it is a perfect balance of tender meat filling (combine) with savory broth(肉汤). What's more, it is a true reflection of Chinese people always placing (emphasize) on details.
In a word, if you want to experience the delicate and delicious flavors of Chinese cuisine, you must try xiaolongbao. The more you try it, the more likely you are (get) lost in its flavor.
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Dear Chris,
I'm writing to share with you an art class I had in a park last Friday.
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Yours,
Li Hua
While walking along the street, the bitter cold of a December day in Barrow was ruining my mood. The temperature was below zero so I rushed into the subway station, hoping to get warm.
Warmth came to my body as I settled onto a bench with a cup of hot coffee. Now I was ready to relax and do some serious people-watching. I noticed a homeless man seated nearby. The pleasant smell of delicious food from the subway food court(美食广场) was attracting me to consider an early dinner. From the longing look in my neighbor's eyes, it was obvious that he, too, noticed the good smell. I wondered how long it had been since he had eaten anything, expecting he would approach me for some food. But he never did. My head and heart were battling it out: the former telling me to mind my own business, and the latter urging me to make an immediate trip to the food court for him.
While this inner debate was fierce, a well-dressed young couple suddenly approached. "Excuse me, sir," began the husband. "We just finished eating and our appetite wasn't as big as we thought. We hate to waste food. Can you help us out and put this to good use?" The kind stranger handed a large container with food. "Thank you." came the grateful reply. Feeling good about what I had seen, but disappointed by my own lack of action, I observed my neighbor's response to his sudden good fortune.
He lifted the soup, cupping his hands around the steaming bowl. It was obvious that he was going to enjoy this miracle meal. He opened mouth and suddenly, he stopped.
The reason for this unexpected behavior soon became clear. Entering the hall was a new arrival, in his seventies, without a hat and gloves. His lightweight jacket was a poor protection against cold. His face and hands were red and damaged. People around focused on him with pity and whispered at this sad sight.
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2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My neighbor was the only one taking action.
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I went to buy food from the food court, with tears welling up in my eyes.
