Theres something about French women. They have a stylish and cool feel that American women have long been trying to imitate. The two countries have quite different approaches to beauty. Mathilde Thomas, co-founder of French beauty brand Caudalie, will explain the subject in her new book, *The French Beauty Solution*. She said the key to French beauty is the belief that “beauty is something to give you pleasure. Because when you feel good, you look good.”
In 2010, she went to the U.S. to expand her brand. She traveled all over the country meeting customers. She found that the American concept of beauty was more about pain than pleasure. Many women said they made their beauty choices based on the notion of “no pain, no gain.” They thought they had to suffer to be beautiful. In contrast, she and French women believe the notion of beauty should be pleasing to you.
Thomas book discusses how women in the U.S. are all about the “quick fix.” This means they will try a product that will instantly solve a beauty problem. They dont care if it hurts, is expensive, or is damaging in the long run. Thats quite different from the French view of beauty. In the book, Thomas sees the French view as an essential and pleasing part of the day. It is also a lifelong and active investment that makes you look and feel good.
1. French women are more stylish in the eyes of American women.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
2. Caudalie is an American beauty brand.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
3. Thomas thinks that beauty is a privilege for the young.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
4. Thomas went to America to promote her beauty products.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
5. American women base their idea of beauty on pleasure.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
6. French women share Thomas notion of beauty.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
7. French women invest more in beauty products than before.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
8. American women prefer a quick solution to their beauty problems.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
9. American women like Thomas beauty products.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
10. American womens beauty routine is based on prevention.
I spend a lot of time interviewing older people in my research. In one project, I asked them the question: “What can young people do to avoid regrets when they come to the end of life?” One of the most important pieces of advice for younger people is to travel—and to do it now.
An old woman once told me that among the most regretful elders are those who put off travel until it was too late—a mistake she almost made herself. She said, “I’m not waiting until I retire. Who knows what things will be like then?”
So, heres a clear opportunity to avoid a future regret: travel now, while you have time and energy. This message comes from some who delayed travel until it was too late. One 86-year-old lady I talked to had lived close to home. With a sad look in her eyes, she told me: “I always wanted to go to Hawaii, but I never made it. Oh, its too late for me.”
I can hear some people saying: Thats all well and good, but how can we afford it?
The elders counter that argument by saying that travel is so rewarding that it should take precedence over other things younger people spend money on. The key is travels value specifically for the young; it broadens their horizons, helps them to find a focus for their lives, and challenges them in new ways.
Of course, travel is by no means only for the young. Seeing the world is also important in the middle 30 years and the last 30 years. Travel is just that important to feeling like your life has been well-lived.
11. The writer of this text is most probably a ______.
A. technician B. librarian C. researcher D. consultant
12. What can we infer about the old woman and her husband?
A. They had many regrets in their life.
B. They traveled a lot before retirement.
C. They made a big mistake in their work.
D. They delayed travel until it was too late.
13. According to Para. 4, the elders think that younger people should ______.
A. give priority to travel
B. make time for their families
C. find a focus for their lives
D. work hard to save money
14. The 86-year-old lady feels sad as she can no longer ______.
A. stay in Hawaii B. go on a tour
C. live close to home D. take care of herself
15. The writer of the text thinks that travel is a ______.
A. great midlife activity B. challenge for the old
① A pet treatment can solve all sorts of problems, says animal expert Arden Moore. Spending time around animals, like bird-watching, being accompanied by a therapy dog, or playing with a pet spider, can be good to your well-being. Theres something about the animal kingdom that enables us to enjoy life a little better, she says.
② According to Moore, petting your cat or dog makes the animal happy, and it relaxes you as well. It is especially so when you are under some stress. “Give your dog or cat a head-to-tail rub by running hand over hand through the body,” she says. Your touch relaxes the animal. It also releases feel-good hormones in you, and reduces your heart rate.
③ Talking with animals may lower your blood pressure and improve your overall health. Moore suggests engaging animals in happy talk, or speaking in a cheerful tone. She says, Happy talk or laughter around animals releases hormones in humans. Then, your blood pressure will be lowered. And animals will feel better too.
④ Eating beside an animal may improve your eating habits. In nursing homes, if theres a fish tank where people are eating, seeing those fish actually motivates some residents to eat,” says Moore. The result of recent research supports the view. It shows that the people who ate near their pets improved some of their eating patterns.
⑤ A good relationship with your animal friends may lead to better relations with humans. According to a study at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, observing animals in nature can teach valuable characteristics like patience, and help restore mental energy. Taking care of an animal can also teach responsibility and stimulate feelings of trust, openness, and companionship.
Task 1
16. Paragraph ①:
17. Paragraph ②:
18. Paragraph ③:
19. Paragraph ④:
20. Paragraph ⑤:
A. Animals help reduce your stress.
B. Animals improve human relationships.
C. Animals make your life more enjoyable.
D. Animals can change your way of life.
E. Animals help improve your eating habits.
F. Animals help lower your blood pressure.
Task 2
21. Playing with your pet is good ______.
22. When youre petting your pet, ______.
23. Your pet will feel happy ______.
24. Eating near your pet, ______.
25. You may develop your patience by watching animals ______.
The aim of green tourism is to protect the environment and area. There are many choices for green tourism worldwide.
The number of tourists has been increasing these days. It makes most in some areas. In order to protect the environment, it might seem tourists to these areas. But many areas need the income from tourism economy. Green tourism offers the best solution to both. ___26___ At the keeps local businesses growing.
Green tourism might not mean a vacation spent with little or no. Green tourism resorts exist in almost every style and taste. From recycling tree houses, there are many vacation choices.
On a green holiday, people study the local plants and culture. ___28___ Guides, tours and wildlife-viewing platforms help people experience a lot. But little or no impact is made on the environment. Sometimes, tourists can take an active part in improving the local area. They can work to protect the wildlife can help to build a school. ___29___ These vacations can be a lot of find them very rewarding and interesting.
Nowadays, green tourism is becoming more popular. ___30___ take steps to have less of an impact on the environment, allowing tourists beauty that these areas have to offer for many years to come.
A. They also learn ways to protect them.
B. It protects the environment of an area.
C. They can do other things that are good for the area.
D. Its effects need to be further studied.
E. So there are likely to be more vacationing options available.
F. On the contrary, people think that it can be a wonderful adventure.
The word “try” is a small word yet it has an amazing impact upon us. If someone says, “I’ll try to do that,” you ___31___ that they will not put their whole ___32___ into it, and may not even do it at all. How ___33___ do you use the word “try” when talking about the things that ___34___ to you?
Think about something that you would like to ___35___ , say it to yourself in two ___36___ ways, and see how you feel. Firstly say, “I’ll try to…,” and ___37___ say, “I will do…” The latter makes you feel ___38___ than the former, right? It gives you a sense of ___39___. Listen to the people around you. When they say they will try notice if it gets done or not. Eliminate the word “try” from your ___40___ and see how your life improves.
The number of people in a group influences the quality of communication. Consider the ___41___ between communication between two friends and communication in a group. When two friends talk, there are ___42___ two people sending and receiving messages. In a group, there are several people ___43___ the same thing. Each idea one expresses must be ___44___ by all others. Thus, the ___45___ the number of people in a group, the fewer ___46___ a member may make. So, you may think that small groups would be better. However, with too few members, a group has ___47___ resources. This ___48___ the advantage of groups for making a ___49___. Also, in a very small group, the members may be ___50___ to criticize others. So, I believe that five to seven members is the ideal.
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