阅读理解Terri Boltonis a dab hand when it comes to DIY(do-it-yourself). Skillde at putting up shelves and piecing together furniture, she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself.She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd. From the age of six, Terri, now 26, accompanied Derek to work during her school holidays. A day's work was rewarded with £5 in pocket money. She says: "I'm sure I wasn't much of a help to start with painting the rooms and putting down the flooring throughout the house. It took weeks and is was backbreaking work, but I know he was proud of my skills."Terri, who now rents abhouse with friends in Wandsworth, South West London, says DIY also saves her from losing any deposit when a tenancy(租期)comes to an end. She adds: "I've moved house many times and I always like to personalise my room and put up pictures. So, it's been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a room to avoid any charges when I've moved out"With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over the coming weeks, new research shows that more than half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done. The average spend per project will be around £823. Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. The fifth wish to increase the value of their house. Though DIY has a traditionally been seen as male hobby, the research shows it is women now leading the charge.

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Terri Boltonis a dab hand when it comes to DIY(do-it-yourself). Skillde at putting up shelves and piecing together furniture, she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself.

She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd. From the age of six, Terri, now 26, accompanied Derek to work during her school holidays. A day's work was rewarded with £5 in pocket money. She says: "I'm sure I wasn't much of a help to start with painting the rooms and putting down the flooring throughout the house. It took weeks and is was backbreaking work, but I know he was proud of my skills."

Terri, who now rents abhouse with friends in Wandsworth, South West London, says DIY also saves her from losing any deposit when a tenancy(租期)comes to an end. She adds: "I've moved house many times and I always like to personalise my room and put up pictures. So, it's been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a room to avoid any charges when I've moved out"

With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over the coming weeks, new research shows that more than half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done. The average spend per project will be around £823. Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. The fifth wish to increase the value of their house. Though DIY has a traditionally been seen as male hobby, the research shows it is women now leading the charge.

(1) Which is closest in meaning to "a dab hand" in paragraph 1? A. An artist. B. A winner. C. A specialist. D. A pioneer.

(2) Why did Terri's grandfather give her £5 a day? A. For a birthday gift. B. As a treat for her work. C. To support her DIY projects. D. To encourage her to take up a hobby.

(3) How did Terri avoid losing the deposit on the house she rented? A. By making it look like before. B. By finishing it herself. C. By splitting the rent with a roommate. D. By cancelling the rental agreement.

(4) What trend in DIY does the research show? A. It is becoming more costly. B. It is getting more time-consuming. C. It is turning into a seasonal industry. D. It is gaining popularity among females.

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A new study estimates more than 1 billion people worldwide are currently living with obesity. People with obesity are considered medically overweight. The study, published in the medical publication The Lancet, said that one in eight people are obese. Researchers said around 43 percent of adults were overweight in 2022. Obesity among adults has more than doubled since 1990. Among young people aged 5 to 19, the obesity rate increased by four times during the same period.

"A staggering number of people are living with obesity, and severe obesity is strongly linked to a long list of health problems and an early death." declared the lead writer of the study, Majid Ezzati, a professor at Imperial College London.

The WHO noted that at the World Health Assembly in 2022, member states agreed to an agency plan to fight obesity. So far, 31 governments "are now leading the way" to reduce obesity by carrying out goals of the plan.

These include government measures to enact new rules on "harmful" marketing of unhealthy food and drinks to children. In addition, governments are aiming to improve school and nutrition policies. They are also seeking price reductions for healthy foods, to increase public awareness about healthy diets and exercise and to strengthen requirements for physical activity in schools.

Imperial College's Ezzati said that obesity rates are not rising in many wealthier nations. But they are quickly increasing in other countries. He noted that some countries have many underweight people, meaning the nations are facing what he called a "double burden" of nutrition problems.

Branca is head of nutrition at the WHO. He told reporters, "In the past, we have been thinking of obesity as a problem of the rich, but obesity is a problem of the world. Although new obesity drugs — such as Ozempic and Wegovy — could be helpful tools in reducing obesity, they noted that the cost and availability of the drugs might increase inequality."

(1) What does the underlined word "staggering" mean? A. Satisfying. B. Amazing. C. Astonishing. D. Puzzling.

(2) What is included in the plan led by 31 governments? A. Setting laws to ban the sale of unhealthy food. B. Increasing the cost for people to consume healthy food. C. Attaching importance to physical activities. D. Offering lower-priced obesity drugs to people.

(3) What does the author mean by mentioning "double burden"? A. Some countries are suffering both poverty and obesity. B. Some countries are suffering both poor nutrition and obesity. C. Obesity is common in both poor and wealthy countries. D. Obesity is a heavy burden for some countries.

(4) What is Branca's attitude to obesity problem? A. Negative. B. Indifferent. C. Ambiguous. D. Optimistic.

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In an "always on" world, we worry about the burdens that are shouldered by the teens and their peers (同龄人).

Teens tell us about significant stresses that come with trying to be a "good friend" in the age of social media. Friendship requires both public and behind-the-scenes support. Even before a social media post is made public, close friends can be pulled into photo selection, editing, and final checking. Once posts appear, friends are expected to step up and fast. Liking posts is the minimum requirement. A seventeen-year-old told how liking a friend's post immediately set off a direct message asking her why she hadn't commented yet. Then she had to comment on it. To many teens, the time between a message being read and commented matters a lot. Replying too quickly can be seen as over-eager, especially when the friendship is new or not close. But when it's a close friend, too long a lag (间隔) can be hurtful. One teen told us, "If I don't stay connected on the line, the friendship will fall apart."

Teens also bear the burden of bearing constant witness to peers' mental health struggles on public display. Certainly, the "wonderful" quality of social media posts-everyone is apparently living their best life-can be hard for some teens. But there's a kind of emotional impact that comes as teens see peers' cutest pictures dotted with cries for help.

The qualities that make or break friendships are actually the same as they've always been: mutual (相互的) sharing of joys and sorrows, a give and take of support, and an ability to weather and resolve conflicts. But technologies have transformed how friendships play out. Social media increases the burdens that come along with being a good friend. Too often, these dynamics hit teens hard in ways that are lost on adults. We need that to change.

(1) What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about? A. The requirement that is to be satisfied. B. The friendship that is too difficult to keep. C. The stresses that teens have to be "friendly" online. D. The burdens that adults put on the teens and peers.

(2) What is not recommended for teens when the friendship is new? A. Responding to a message too swiftly. B. Replying to a message with a suitable lag. C. Liking a friend's post properly. D. Giving comments after liking the post.

(3) What results in teens' emotional impact in the pictures online? A. Peers' comments on you. B. Peers' attitude to you. C. Peers' admiration for you. D. Peers' cries for help.

(4) What needs to be changed according to the author? A. A give and take of timely support. B. Social media causing teens' burden. C. Mutual sharing of joys and sorrows. D. An ability to bear and solve conflicts.

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In this most unusual year, the gift of giving will feel especially good. These tips can help make the season merry and bright for everyone.

What's Different This Year

Hot Ticket Items May Be Extra Hot: Some companies have scaled back their holiday ordering this year to trim inventory, so popular products might sell out fast — in stores and online. So if you see a good price for an item on your list, be sure to grab it. And plan to ship gifts at least two weeks before Christmas Eve.

Online Sales Will Start Early

This year, it maybe more like Cyber Season, with online promotions and sales starting right after Halloween. With concerns about crowds, retailers will likely save a lot of their inventory for online sales. To avoid parking lot chaos, try to pick up your purchases first thing in the morning or later in the evening, when wait times should be shorter.

Outlets Are Online Too

If one of your holiday shopping traditions is a trip to the outlets, you can still experience the thrill of the bargain hunt—from home. Shoppremiumoutlets.com is the virtual version of the country's largest outlet company. In someways, it's even better than an in-person trip because you can shop by item or category and immediately see what different retailers have in stock, rather than going store to store .

When to Shop

Not on Thanksgiving: Many stores that opened their doors on the holiday last year have announced that they will be closed this year. One upside for shoppers is rock-bottom prices as some stores liquidate (清仓). The downsides: They might not be around if you need to return something or use a gift card. In other words: Bankruptcy buyers beware.

(1) Which is the best time to send gifts? A. October 30. B. December 9. C. December 15. D. December 24.

(2) What can we learn about holiday shopping this year? A. Shoppers can only buy items online. B. Shopping on Thanksgiving is the best choice. C. Popular products might sell out fast only in stores. D. Shoppers may see a good price for an item right after Halloween.

(3) Who will be most interested in this passage? A. People who are money-less. B. People who like shopping at home. C. People who are retailers. D. People who are fond of bargains.

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