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Four Stories in Life

A real doll

I've worked at an amusement park and when another Barbara joined the team, I changed my name tag(标签) from "Barb" to "Barbie". It was funny to see how kids reacted to my name differently. "Is she really a Barbie?" they asked. I changed it at another job, too, and began answering the phone, "This is Barbie. How can I help you?" Ninety percent of callers now respond, "Barbie, can you tell me..?" Pronouncing that long "e" sound forces your mouth into a smile. But I've found the smile is usually returned voluntarily.

—Barbie Bosco Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Rice twice as nice

We replaced rice with cauliflower(花椰菜) rice. There's not much of a difference in taste, and it cooks in minutes, and is a vegetable instead of empty carbs(精制碳水化合物).

—Michelle Byrd Marlton, New Jersey

Happy wife, happy life

Early in our marriage, my husband would come home feeling tired after work, and I'd be tired due to looking after the kids. We were both tired and bad-tempered, and we often ended up arguing. It got to a point where I worried we were on the verge(边缘)of divorce. The day I realized it, I asked myself, "Am I the person I would want to come home to?"

I began greeting him with a smile and kiss instead of complaining about my day. He'd smile back and we'd talk calmly. We still have our differences, but one small change in attitude saved our marriage forever.

—Annabelle Wallis, Pennsylvania

Our "Spoonland" and "Forkland"

We presort silverware in the dishwasher. It takes no extra time to load and makes emptying much easier. We always smile when our kids, now adults, introduce friends to "Spoonland" and "Forkland".

—Kathleen Luck, Ohio

(1) In what aspect did Barbie Bosco Latrobe change to live a better life? A. Her name tag. B. Her diet. C. Her housework. D. Her relationship.
(2) Who did something to save his/her marriage? A. Barbie. B. Michelle. C. Annabelle. D. Kathleen.
(3) What can we learn from the four stories? A. No pain, no gain. B. Grasp all, lose all. C. Nothing seek, nothing find. D. Small changes, big improvements.
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When on vacation, what do you look for in a hotel? Maybe you want a comfortable bed, luxurious facilities or a convenient location. However, if you want something out of the ordinary and wish to go beyond the ordinary, these spectacular hotels offer a stay you won't soon forget!

Hippo Point

For those who prefer an overnight stay with some four-footed or two-winged-guests, Hippo Point in Kenya offers unique housings on the East African plains. The nine-storey tower on a private estate and wildlife sanctuary rate as one of the top 10 resorts in the world. Guests enjoy incredible views of Olodian Bay while observing the densest population of hippos in Africa. More than 520 species of birds flock around the lake, their calls echoing in the air. After a restful night's sleep, you'll find a delicious breakfast waiting on an outside patio.

The Poseidon Undersea Resort

Nestled in a Fijian lagoon, the Poseidon Undersea Resort boasts the world's first seafloor suite 12 meters below the surface of the ocean. By day, people enjoy golf, tennis and water sports or learn to pilot a three-passenger Triton submarine to explore the pristine(原始的)ocean depths.

(1) The first paragraph talks about     . A. background B. argument    C. comment D. explanation
(2) According to the passage, at Hippo Point, travelers      A. can't sleep well for the calls of birds     B. can enjoy the beauty of Olodian Bay C. can walk around the lake to catch birds   D. can climb a nine-story tower to observe hippos
(3) If you like ocean life, you may choose      . A. the Magic Mountain Hotel B. Hippo Point C. the Poseidon Undersea Resort D. Sala Silver mine
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