According to the National Retail Federation, we spend a record of $18.6 billion on Mother's Day gifts every year that works out to about $152 per mom. If you're looking to step up your gift-giving game, here are a few fun ideas. Of course, your mom will love you no matter what, but a nice gift wouldn't hurt!
J. Crew's Poppy King Lipstick, $18.00
Bright colors are the trend for summer. But if your mom isn't ready for a head-to-toe Technicolor (特艺彩色) look, she can still be on trend with J. Crew's Poppy King lipstick. Called as the "perfect shade" for all skin types, the bright coral is sure to bring a smile to her lips.
Standard Phone Case, $ 30. 00
A colorful case for mom's phone is in fashion and practical. Boutiqueme. net offers a variety of styles and colors including several ones which can be "mom-o-grammed" with her initials(首字母).
NOOK Simple Touch With GlowLight, $139.00
In recognition of all the bedtime stories she read to you, why not give mom the perfect e-reader for reading in bed? The NOOK Simple Touch With GlowLight is the first and only e-reader designed specifically for reading in bed.
Then Again, by Diane Keaton, published by Random House, $ 26. 00 hardcover/$16. 00 paperback
Then Again, a memoir(回忆录) from actress Diane Keaton, is her version of I Remember Mama.
One reviewer says that it is a "far-reaching, heartbreaking, absolutely easily understandable book about mothers, daughters, childhood, aging, joyfulness, love, work.., and show business, too."
21. Whom is the text mainly intended for?
A. Kids. B. Parents. C. Adults. D. Daughters.
22. If your mom has real feeling for beauty, you should choose ________.
A. Poppy King Lipstick B. Standard Phone Case
C. Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight D. Then Again by Diane Keaton
23. Standard Phone Case can be bought ________.
A. in real shops B. by telephone C. on the Internet D. in supermarkets
24. Which of the following can be learned about Then Again?
A. It has been thought highly of. B. It matters a lot, especially to mothers.
C. It tells the life story of actress Diane Keaton. D. It is published in paperback instead of hardcover.
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A. Profits enlarging B. Technology developing C. Education investing D. Benefits transferring E. Dominance disappearing F. A nation rising |
The following is an imaginary diary entry written by US president. This diary is part of Global Trends 2025, which was written by the US National Intelligence Council
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Global wealth and economic power will shift from West to East.
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The transition from old fuels to new will be slow, as will the development of new technologies that present feasible alternatives to fossil fuels or help eliminate food and water problems. All current technologies are inadequate, and new ones will probably not be commercially possible by 2025