Reading for Fun 英语时文阅读第二期 Reading for Fun
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麻辣豆腐图片Big prai for ‘Bao’
奥斯卡最佳动画短片《包宝宝》，体会中国妈妈浓浓的母爱。 词数 327 建议阅读时间 7分钟
1771年A bowl of soymilk (豆浆) and some baozi, or steamed buns, is a typical Chine breakfast. Who would have thought that this simple meal would become a leading character in a movie, and even win an Oscar?
On Feb 25, Disney-Pixar’s short film Bao took home this year’s Academy Award for Best Animated Short. In the movie, a small steamed bun springs to life and becomes the child of a lonely Chine woman.
Domee Shi, Pixar’s first female Chine-Canadian director, was inspired by her own mother. When Shi grew up, she was always working outside the home. Shi spent little time with her mother, which made her reflect on their relationship.
“My mom would often hold me clo and say, ‘I wish I could put you back in my stomach so I knew exactly where you were at all times,’” Shi told US-bad media Thrillist.
Bao explores the themes of empty nest syndrome (空巢综合症), emotional attachment (情感依恋) and the effects of being an overprotective parent in the movie, The Hollywood Reporter noted.
In the film, many details show the way the Chine woman loves her “son”. She prepar
es feasts, cleans up the hou carefully and always buys “him” fresh pastries (点心). The details are true to the strong and protective love of Chine parents for their children.
But as Bao grows up, he wants to have his own life. He plays out late with his friend, refusing to come home at his curfew (晚上必须回家的时间). He knows that there is a big world out there, but can’t cut his mother’s apron strings (摆脱控制).
In Bao, the children of immigrants actually also love their parents, but becau they have to fit in with the culture, they sometimes ignore their parents’ pain.
So, how should children like this show their parents that they love them? In her acceptance speech, Shi had a message for all children: “out there who hide behind their sketchbooks (写生簿), don’t be afraid to tell your stories to the world”.
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Taking back my life
词数 361 建议阅读时间 7分钟
I received a private message on Facebook. It began harmlessly enough: “Hey, girl. Wanted to invite you to join my next challenge group – we’ll be focusing on fitting in 30 minutes of exerci and balanced nutrition.”
It was all becoming too much. Facebook was running my life, not me.
怎么算百公里油耗But what killed Facebook for me was when I posted a photo, and five minutes later my son asked me how many “likes” it had got. His question was a wake-up call.
“Likes” are signs of acceptance and approval (认可). I had forgotten that acceptance and approval need to come from within and had unknowingly t him a bad example.
Before Facebook, surfing the internet was an occasional distraction (世界上最小的蛇使人消遣的事) and I spent a lot more time reading books and magazines. I checked in with friends through texts, emails and phone calls.
To recreate the simplicity (质朴) of tho days and t a healthier example for my son, I deactivated my Facebook account.
I’d been in the habit of checking Facebook many times a day, so I had to come up with some new habits. I carried a novel and a crossword puzzle book around with me. I rediscovered knitting (针织). I started taking yoga class.
I started to remember a few things. My body is fine just the way it is. I have friends who will help me out when I’m in trouble, and I will help them out. I do my best to be a good mother, and our son is happy and healthy. We are very lucky to be able to afford two vacations a year.
I stopped looking at the world through my cellphone. I felt completely prent in the moment.
妻开头的成语
The break left me feeling better about mylf, my family, my home and my life.
After a few weeks, I returned to Facebook. Now I look at the photos of my friends’ kids
growing up and treasure how social media allows me to keep in touch with family far and wide. I look in on a daily basis, but no longer with the desire constantly to post updates.
It is not an addiction any more.
Choo the best answer:
1. What was the author’s life like before?
A. She enjoyed reading in her free time.召集的近义词
B. She spent much time on social media.第十一世班禅
C. She didn’t get along well with her son.
D. She didn’t care what others thought of her.
2. The underlined word “deactivate” in Paragraph 6 is clost in meaning to “______”.
>元旦节的来历简介
