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Tips for maintaining home appliances
保养家用电器的方法
I used to turn a blind eye to all the maintenance tips for home appliances. I didn't think they were useful. But over the years, repair bills and the cost of new machines have made me change my mind. 1D They can. Good maintenance is the key. The following are some simple ways that my husband and I have used ourselves. You can try them, too.
The fridge
Some people say a fridge can last more than ten years. To help it last longer, there are two ways. Firstly, regularly check the rubber seals(密封条) on its doors. 2G This will help the doors stay tightly closed so that cool air remains inside to keep your food fresh.
The microwave
A microwave can sometimes be overworked, so you need to clean it more regularly. You can "steam clean" it. Put lemon slices in a bowl of water and heat it up in the microwave. 3F
The stove
4B Over time, these bits of food can prevent the burner from turning on. To fix this, use a toothbrush and gently brush off the spills.
The washing machine
Prevent flooding in your laundry room by regularly checking the hoses(软管). 5A It's also good idea to replace the hoses every five years.
答案链接 P120
A. Look for breaks and weak spots.
B. You may spill(使洒出) food while cooking.
C. Do we need to maintain our home appliances?
D. Can our appliances work better and last just a bit longer?
E. The following simple ways are very useful in our daily life.
F. The steam will make it much easier for you to clean the machine.
G. Secondly, use soap and water to clean off food bits and dirt and then dry with a towel.
1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______

答案： 1. D 根据空格下一句“They can.”可知，空格处应该是 Can 开头的疑问句。D 选项符合逻辑。故选 D。
2. G 空格上文提到，有两种方法可以让它们使用更久，并且空格上一句提到了第一种。因此空格处讲的是第二种方法。G 选项中的 Secondly 符合逻辑。故选 G。
3. F 空格上文提到，可以“蒸汽清洁”微波炉。F 选项“蒸汽会让你清洁这台机器变得更容易”符合语境，承接上文。故选 F。
4. B 空格下文提到，食物残渣会导致炉灶无法点火，要解决这个问题，就要用牙刷轻轻地刷掉洒出的东西。B 选项“你做饭的时候可能会有食物洒出来”与下文内容一致。故选 B。
5. A 空格上一句提到，需要通过定期检查软管来防止洗衣间被水淹。A 选项“寻找破损处和薄弱点”符合语境，承接上文。故选 A。

Winter activities
冬日活动
There are some activities for winter!
Take a snow hike
If your hometown 1 (is snowing) now, why not go on a hike? All you need is a pair of snowshoes. Just go and call on your family or friends to hike 2 (through) snowy trees with you.
Start a scrapbook
Making scrapbooks(剪贴簿) is one of the best winter 3 (activities)for the whole family. You can do it together with your parents. What's more, isn't it about time to do something with all the boxes of photos in the house?
Bathe in a natural hot spring
It is so cold outside! There's 4 (nothing) better than bathing in warm water. It is relaxing. It is also good for your body!
Read a book
The warm room is better when you have a great book 5 (to read). Both e-books and paper books 6 (are) good choices. Have 7 (a) fun day with the amazing characters in the book!
Camp out in the family room
How fun would it be for all the family 8 (to have) an evening camping? Move the furniture out of the way. 9 (Set) up a tent in the middle of the room. Then get your blankets, food 10 (and) other things you want.

答案： 1. is snowing 2. through 3. activities 4. nothing5. to read 6. are 7. a 8. to have 9. Set10. and