| A．How does she do it? |
| B．Be citizens of the world. |
| C．And, of course, she got the job. |
| D．It has certainly helped her get to where she is today. |
| E．She was busy at the time as the French Minister of Finance. |
| F．Remember that success is not an objective that you will one day reach. |
| G．So even when nothing is going your way, remember to stay positive and keep going! |
Duanwu Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. According to traditional Chinese folk customs, the fifth lunar month is called the “poisonous month”, when many evil spirits and poisonous creatures go viral.
A widely used herb to stay safe and healthy on Duanwu is wormwood (艾草). The herb, due to its medical functions, is not only a perfect choice for Duanwu, but also a daily necessity to many Chinese people.
Wormwood incense(香)
Wormwood can effectively drive away mosquitoes and some uninvited insects in your house. Compared to chemical sprays, it is 100 percent safe for adults and children.
Incense is often made from wormwood that has been dried for at least three years.
Wormwood soap, toothpaste and shampoo
Wormwood toothpaste and shampoo are good for your teeth and hair too, as the herb-based products can protect you in a safer and more natural way.
Moxibustion (艾灸)
Similar to acupuncture (针灸), moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medical therapy to cure some common illness, such as headache, abdominal cramps and pain. Acupuncture can only be performed by professional doctors.
| A．Duanwu Festival has a long history of over 2000 years. |
| B．Many people often store some wormwood incense at home. |
| C．Unlike acupuncture, moxibustion doesn’t need too many skills. |
| D．The longer the wormwood is dried, the stronger effect it will have. |
| E．Soap made from wormwood is a reasonable choice on summer days. |
| F．Here are some healthy products made from wormwood to stay healthy. |
| G．They can bring infectious diseases to humans and animals during this summer month. |
The New York Times recently released（公布）a list of rules that Michelle Obama has mentioned over the years that Malia and Sasha must follow during their time in the White House, as well as in general. See how the first family educates their children:
The girls must write reports about what they've seen on their trips, even if it's not required by their school.
Malia may use her cell phone only on the weekends, and she and her sister cannot watch television or use a computer for anything but homework during the week.
Malia and Sasha have to play two sports: one they choose and one selected by their mother.
Malia must learn to do laundry(洗衣服) before she leaves for college.
The girls have to eat their vegetables, and if they say they are not hungry, they cannot ask for cookies or chips later.
While these might be shocking to some, Michelle said, “They're not little princess(公主）. It's just basic rules, boundaries, and expectations that we would have normally.”
Michelle also mentions another set of rules:
The girls must do their chores(家务), though the White House has a large staff (职员). Malia and Sasha have chores of their own.
They must play a team sport, because it's about learning how to play on a team, how to lose and how to win gracefully.
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It sounds like Michelle and Barack want the best for their kids and to make them as well-rounded（全面发展）as possible. What are your thoughts on the Obama family rules?
【小题1】What's the passage mainly about?
| A．The first family daily life. |
| B．The first family rules. |
| C．How to be good parents. |
| D．How to be good students. |
| A．Secret. | B．Calm. | C．Attractive. | D．Public |
| A．Emails. | B．Photos. |
| C．Homework. | D．Reports. |
| A．The girls have to obey the rules only when they live in the White House. |
| B．The girls must do their chores though there might be lots of help around. |
| C．The girls must play a team sport to gain team spirit by working together. |
| D．The parents want to make the girls grow healthily as common children. |
Four Ways to Make Your Shoes Feel Better
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, the vast majority of people experience foot pain at some point in their lives. The reason for most foot pain is that shoes fit poorly or force the feet into unnatural shapes.
1. Stretching Your Shoes
If your feet are rubbing against your shoes this could indicate that you need more width, length or both. However, sometimes going to the next larger size is not a choice, as the next size may be too large.
2. Using Shoe Inserts (插入物)
Both doctors and those in the shoe repair industry often recommend inserts to increase shoe comfort.
Determining the best insert for your shoes depends on what hurts.
3.
The way you lace (由带子系紧) your shoes can make a world of difference in their comfort. Lacing them too tightly or incorrectly can make your feet hurt. Cramped toes, rubbing on the top of the foot, and pressure on the big toe can likely be relieved if you lace your shoes different.
4. Wearing Socks
| A．Adjusting Shoelaces |
| B．Buying Shoes Without Shoelaces |
| C．There are a lot of shoe inserts to choose from |
| D．In fact, ill-fitting shoes are a top cause of foot pain |
| E．Socks are of great help to add more comfort to your shoes |
| F．Therefore, you need to know the size your feet are fit for |
| G．In this case stretching the shoes may be a good solution |
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