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浙江省温州市十校联合体2016-2017学年高一上学期英语期末联考试卷
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Nowadays, the Internet is usually one of the first places a lonely heart turns to as the following story shows.
A 63-year-old retired woman in Zhengzhou, made headlines two days after she posted an advertisement on her Wechat(微信) page, in which she said she wanted to find a young female companion for a trip to Sanya, China's Southern Hainan island, a local newspaper Dahe Daily reported. In the advertisement, the Chinese dama (Chinese term for middle-aged and elderly women) surnamed (a person's last name) Li said she is in good health, and she was particularly looking forward to a sea trip this winter.
"I have a daughter who works in Canada, and I don't want to disturb her. My husband rarely has time to travel with me. But I'm afraid of traveling alone, so I am looking for a sweet, happy young woman, aged between 19 and 25 to travel with me. Hope she could chat with me, take photos with me."
At the end of the advertisement, Dama Li showed her sincerity by saying she would be responsible for all the costs of the trip, including accommodation(膳宿) and air tickets, plus an iPhone 7 as a gift. Dama Li told Dahe Daily that she did not expect her advertisement to receive so much attention. "My phone keeps buzzing all the time. "However, some people question the truth of Li's advertisement. They say it might be organized by travel agencies aiming to promote(促进,推销) Sanya tourism, or even served as a promotional advertisement for real estate(房地产) on the island. Li denied those doubts and said all she wants is just to find a sweet "daughter".
But Li's advertisement for a daughter has also received as many online mockeries(嘲笑) as positive feedback.
Come and join us to celebrate his birthday.
Picture Drawing Let's decorate Wally's home together— School students under 12 are invited to draw pictures of Wally Time: 12:30p.m.—2:30p.m. Place: Children's Park |
Grandpa Lin's Story Time Where is Wally from? What is Wally's favorite food? Is Wally married? … … … Want to know more about Wally? Let Grandpa Lin tell you!! The Little Theatre 10:30a.m.—11:30 |
The Birthday Party Wally will be happy to see you at his birthday party from 3:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Children's Park. Come and enjoy cakes, drinks, and music, and take pictures with Wally. Special presents for people who were born on Nov.14 |
Best Wishes to Wally Write down your best wishes for Wally. wally@formosazoo.com.tw |
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