Real Simple

First Issue: 2000

Published: Monthly

　　Real Simple is a lifestyle title owned by Time, Inc. This magazine covers topics from decorating and dieting to childcare and product guides. Like many lifestyle magazines, Real Simple is written with women in mind, but that doesn't mean men can't get something out of it! This one is especially good for people who like to organize and simplify their lives. As the title implies, simple, authentic（真实的）living is the magazine's main theme. Better Homes and Gardens

First Issue: 1922

Published: Monthly

　　Better Homes and Gardens is a household name when it comes to lifestyle magazines. It's been around since 1922, so the title has a long history of providing high quality, useful content. Decorating and gardening, as the title suggests, are common topics in the magazine, but it is also known for its excellent recipes. Woman's Day

First Issue: 1937

Published: Monthly

　　If you're looking for a magazine that combines lifestyle and fashion content, Woman's Day might be a good choice. It has a readership of over 3 million women across the United States. Some of its unique characteristics include its focus on traditional values and its commitment to giving women realistic advice. Many magazines feature lifestyles that are out of reach for the majority of American families, but Woman's Day tries to give practical advice and suggestions that its real-world readers can put into practice. Taste of Home

First Issue: 1993

Published: Bi-Monthly

　　For people who want a magazine that's entirely about cooking, recipes, nutrition, and other food-related content, Taste of Home has been a popular choice all the time. It has an unusually rich history of giving its readers what they want. The magazine only started including advertisements in 2007, before which it was advertisement-free. Now the magazine is doing pretty well financially（财政上）. 21. Which magazine has the longest history?

A. Real Simple.

B. Better Homes and Gardens.

C. Woman's Day.

D. Taste of Home.

22. What can we learn about the four magazines?

A. They are all lifestyle magazines.

B. They are all popular around the world.

C. They are all monthly magazines.

D. They are all aimed at women.

23. If Tom's mother is interested in fashion, her favorite magazine might be _______.

A. Real Simple B. Better Homes and Gardens

C. Woman's Day D. Taste of Home

24. What do we know about Taste of Home?

A. It is designed mainly for women.

B. It offers suggestions about childcare

C. There are no ads in it.

D. All of its content is food-related.

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