| A. No, of course not. B. Did you take part in it? C. Will you win in the contest? D. What about you, Kim? E. Thank you for your advice. F. How long do you sing every day? G. How often do you practice writing? |
| The teachers will take them away if we do that. Do we have to bring our ID cards? What will happen if I do? No, we can’t do that, either. Are you free tonight? I am going to wear my new jeans! What's your plan? |
| A. I like koala bears. B. I like elephants. C. It's my favorite animal, too. D. Where are you going? E. They're from Australia. F. Let's go and see a tiger. G. It sounds great. |
Teenage life — better now，or in the past?
Does this situation sound familiar (熟悉)？
You are complaining (抱怨)to your parents about something. Maybe your computer isn't powerful enough to play the latest games. Then you hear...
When I was your age, there weren't any computers or video games. And I didn't get a bike until I was sixteen. And it was second-hand.
So, is it really true that life is better for teenagers now? It is certainly true that many teenagers have got more things nowadays. So parents have got more money to spend on each child. And many things are cheaper than they were when our parents were children.
Forty years ago, no one could imagine a world with tiny computers and amazing smartphones. And now these things are necessary — we can't imagine living without them!
However, technology often means we spend more time at home. And often it is just us with our computer or television. Teenagers don't do enough exercise. And, although young people still get on well with their friends，some people think teenagers today don't have so many social activities as they did in the past.
What do you think? How is teenage life better these days?
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A. And it was too big for me. B. A typical family is smaller now. C. Or your friends' bikes are better than your! D. So they aren't as healthy as they were in the past. E. Technology is probably the greatest change in our life. |
As we know，there are differences between Westren culture and Chinese culture．．Let's look at some words about animals and plants．Most expressions in Chinese about the dog，for example，"a homeless dog"，"a mad dog"，"A running dog"and"A dog catching a mouse"，have bad meanings．，In English，people use the dog to describe good actions．For example，"you are A lucky dog"means you are A lucky person．And‘every dog has its day"means each person has gool luck sometimes．To describe a person's serious illness，they say‘sick as a dog"．The word"dog﹣tired"means very tired．．But in Western culture，"cat"is often used ti describe a woman who is unkind．There are many other examples of how"cat"is used to describe a woman who is unkind．There are many other examples of how‘cat"is used differently as well．
People think the rose stands for love，peace，courage and friendship．And the rose is the national flower of England，America and many other countries．
We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how some words are used．
A．Howerver，Chinese love cats very much
B．The words about plants and animals are used in good or bad ways in different cultures
C．We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used
D．However，westerners love cats very much
E．We can see simliarities when we pay attention to the way words are used
F．The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some Western countries
G．But in Western countries，dogs are considered to be honest and good friends of humans．
A. Let them in your life
B. Do more jobs around the house
C. Have fun together
D. Express your love
E. Say more "yes"
F. Show your kindness and respect
Here are some advice for you to get on well with your parents.
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Tell them how things are going for you, even if it's a small thing. You can share something about your school and friends every day with them. You can also talk to them about your troubles. They may have advice.
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Find things you all enjoy and do them together. You'd better leave your computer games and spend more time with them.
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Always respect your parents even when you disagree with them. Don't be angry or shout to them.
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You probably want your parents to do that, too. Parents are more likely to agree with you and say "yes" when kids are cooperative.(配合的)
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Consider doing something special for your parents on their birthdays. You can tell them you love them by trying a hug, a note, a kiss, or a simple thank-you.
A.Never be afraid to give
B.Plan ahead as much as possible
C.Work out your priorities（优先考虑的事）
D.Be disciplined(有纪律的) at all times
E.Make sure everything has its place
F.Stick to a schedule
Being Well-Organized And Getting Things Done
Being well-organized and getting things done and what we have done is tried to make them as easy to follow as possible to allow you to implement(实施) them immediately. There is no doubt that being organized does make a difference .
It is something that you should do every single day and the best way to approach this is to place things in order of importance. Watching that movie may sound like a good idea, but put that at the bottom of the list and focus on things that influence your work, health, or anything else that is key to your survival(生存).
Next, you should consider trying to plan ahead, so if you know that there is an appointment at a certain location for a certain time, then plan your day around that appointment.
Knowing where everything is really will allow you to get more things done as you will waste less time hunting for that object that you require to complete your task. Too much time is wasted hunting for keys or that piece of paper and it also just stresses you out and can upset your pace.
Giving tasks to others will always lead to you getting more done, but it is not just a case of picking anybody to do a task. Instead, you need to make sure that they are capable of doing it without running into any problems and that they do have the correct tools to complete the job.
Having a schedule will help to force you into completing tasks on time and actually getting more done in the process. The only problem here is that you need to be sensible when working out how long something takes or you will put undue pressure on yourself and this is where mistakes can occur and you will actually then start to get less done.
We always think classical (古典的) music fans are quiet and shy, and lovers of rap (说唱音乐) are outgoing.According to a study in Edinburgh, it is.
Professor North, who did the study, says that people often show their personalities through the kind of music they listen to. More than 36,000 people from around the world joined-the study.Here are some of the results:
Western and country music fans are hard-working and not shy.
Classical music fans are quiet.
Rap fans are outgoing.
People think heavy metal fans are very sad and unhappy. But like classical music fans, they are in fact easy-going and creative, and not very outgoing.
Heavy metal fans in Sweden have more in common with heavy metal fans in Brazil than with Swedish fans of pop.
A. Fans of pop songs aren't creative, but are hard-working and outgoing. B. Maybe the most surprising result is that classical music fans and heavy metal (重金属摇滚乐) fans have very similar personalities. C. But is it really true that our musical tastes show our personalities (性格)? D. They talked about their musical tastes and did personality tests. E. Professor North says that the results also explain (解释) why so many people are good friends with people who like the same music. |
If you live far from school, you may have to use lunch boxes to take lunch to school. Do you want to know what the early lunch boxes looked like?
From the 19h century, people used baskets to take meals .A nice wooden box would be used by the rich people. The tins were large enough for a piece of meat, some bread and some cheese, Walt Disney made the First "character" lunch box in 1935 by putting Mickey Mouse on the box. In 1950,TV cowboy, Hopalong Cassidy, agreed to put his picture on the outside of the blue and red lunch boxes. Over the next 30 years, different popular characters controlled the market, such as Aladdin, Miss America, and the Flying Nun. The Florida government said that the metal boxes could be used as weapons(武器）and they were dangerous for children.
In 1986,people began to use lunch boxes which were made of plastic.Now we can see many plastic lunch boxes with beautiful pictures on them.
根据短文内容，从下列选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
A. By the 1860s,people started making tins to take meals.
B. The plastic lunch boxes weren't used by people.
C. Let's see the history of lunch boxes.
D. Children liked this kind of lunch box very much.
E. Let's see their shapes and sizes.
F. The plastic lunch boxes have been using since then.
G. The last metal lunch box was made in 1985.
About one hundred years ago many educated people learned and spoke French when they met people from other countries. It has become the new international language. There are more people who speak English as a second language than people who speak English as a first language. Why is this?
One of them is that English has become the language of business. Another important reason is that popular American culture (like movies, music, and McDonald's) has quickly spread all over the world. It has brought its language with it.
I don't know. It's important to have a language that the people of the earth have in common. Our world has become very global(全球性的) and we need to communicate with one another. On the other hand, English is quite a difficult language to learn and it brings its culture with it.
Scientists have already tried to create an artificial(人造的) language that isn't too difficult and doesn't include any one group's culture. It is called Esperanto. But it hasn't become popular. But maybe the popularity of English won't last that long either. Who knows? There are more people in the world who speak Chinese than any other language.
A. Do we really need that?
B. So it is important for people to learn French.
C. There are many reasons why English has become so popular.
D. Today most people speak English when they meet foreigners.
E. Maybe someday Chinese will be the new international language.
F. More than six thousand languages are spoken in the world today.
G. Is it good that English has spread to all parts of the world so quickly?
Dear Mum and Dad,
We have some exciting news for you. Jenny is going to have a baby! At first, the doctor said she might have some trouble with the baby. Now he says she is just fine. She is very healthy and happy! She still works on her paintings every day. She gets tired more quickly now.
We're moving to New York! We want to be closer to you and Jane. It's much nicer to be near the family. Jenny grew up in Mexico, and she doesn't have a family member here. So that makes you even more important for us.
Jenny is a little worried about working in New York. In Italy her paintings are already popular. But I'm sure people will like her in New York. I'm still working for the New York Times. I'll be writing about the United Nations in New York. We're planning to move next month.
See you then!
Yours,
Jim
A. There is going to be another big change in our life. B. We are planning to visit New York. C. We didn't tell you right away. D. She will have to start again there. E. She isn't sure about the plan. F. But she stopped teaching art classes. G. There won't be any problems with my job. |
My name is Jane White. My telephone number is 9876594. This is my good friend, Mary Green. She is 12, too. Her telephone number is 8676521. And we like English very much. Mr. Smith is her English teacher. .
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A. We are in Grade(年级) Seven. B. Her name is Mary Smith. C. I'm 12. D. But my teacher(老师) is Mrs. Smith. E. Blue is her favorite(最喜爱的) color. F. She is a good girl. G. She is my friend. |
A: Hey, Dale!
B: Yes, I do. Our school is very nice. I like it very much!
A: That's good! .
B: They are great! They are friendly(友好的) to me.
A: .
B: Mr Green. His Chinese is very good. I like his classes.
A: Really?
B: Yes, he is. I like him best.
A: I see.
B: We usually have Chinese on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
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A. Do you like your new school? B. Who is your Chinese teacher? C. When is your birthday? D. Is he your favorite teacher? E. And how about your new classmates? F. When do you usually have Chinese? G. How old are you? |
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Mr. & Mrs. Smith live in a noisy street. They are going to the beach for a weekend. They dream of eating seafood by the sea and spending a quiet night. They also hope the hotel rooms are not so expensive. Jack is a businessman. He is looking for a modern hotel with good service in the center of the city. The Lees are having a three-day holiday. They aren't rich and they enjoy a simple life. The family all like swimming. Jim and Susan plan a trip after wedding. They want to choose a hotel with natural environment, comfortable rooms and good service. A group of college students are having their holiday. They want a quiet place where they can have their BBQ. They don't care the room size. |
A. Alex Center Hotel is 300 meters away from the center square. It has many modern and large rooms. It also has a business center, meeting rooms, a car park and several restaurants. B. Youth hotel provides more than a hundred rooms. The rooms are not big but clean. No noise can be heard from the streets. There is an outdoor barbecue(烧烤) that everyone loves. C. Holiday Village is built in a beautiful valley. You can have your own house with a small garden. The restaurant in it has delicious food and all kinds of wine, ready for you in the evening, but it may cost much. D. Seafood Hotel is near the beach. It's famous for different kinds of seafood. And the beach is also beautiful. We provide good service and of course the rooms are expensive. E. Holiday Inn is great for its value. It is lying at the foot of the mountain. It provides basic conditions, but the rooms are clean and big enough for a dance. It has a nice swimming pool. F. Karin's Hotel is on an island. It is famous for its wonderful natural views, nice rooms and its service. Staying here can make your trip a pleasant one. G. Fishermen's Home is built by the sea. You don't need to spend much staying here. Walking along the beach, you can see many fish. You can go fishing on the boat, too. Of course, you can enjoy seafood with your friends in the restaurant. |
A: Hey, Alan. What's that?
B：
A: Oh? Let me have a look at it. Who's this girl?
B: She's my uncle's third daughter.
A: She looks very nice. What's her name?
B: She is Carol.
A:
B: C-A-R-O-L.
A: Sounds interesting. My cousin's name is Carol, too.
B：Really?
A：Five.
B: Wow! My cousin Carol is five, too.
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B: It's on March 18th. What about your cousin's?
A: Oh, it's on March 18th, too.
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A. How old is your cousin Carol? B. It's a photo of my family. C. Thank you. D. She's my cousin. E. Can I help you? F. How do you spell it? G. When is your cousin's birthday? |
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A. What does she like? B. What's her favourite colour? C. What do you want to give her? D. Does she like flowers? E. I am going to buy some flowers for her. F. Does she like reading? G. What does she do? |
Linda: Is it Saturday?
Betty: Yes.
Linda: And tomorrow is Sunday.
Betty: Right.
Linda: It's my sister's birthday. I want to buy her a nice present.
Betty:
Linda: I'm not sure. Do you have any good ideas?
Betty: Let me see.
Linda: Yes.
Betty: Well, you can buy some books for her.
Linda: That's a great idea! Thank you.
Betty: That's OK. I want to give her a present too.
Linda: Yes.
Betty:
Linda: Red and pink.
Betty:
Linda: That's nice of you.
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A. Nice to meet you too. B. What's her name? C. What's your name, please? D. What's her telephone number? E. How many? F. How are you? G. What's your telephone number? |
Jack: Hello!
Tom: My name's Tom.
Jack: Nice to meet you, Tom.
Tom:
Jack:
Tom: It's 6450 3453.
Jack: Is that your friend?
Tom: Yes. Her name's Betty.
Jack:
Tom: Her telephone number is 4545 3421.
Jack: Thank you.
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Frank expects to experience Asian culture and visit top places of interest. He also likes delicious Chinese food, but he cannot speak any Asian language. Zhang Yang hopes to visit an English-speaking country to practice English and learn about Western culture. She prefers to live with a host family. Tracy is interested in youth culture. She is fond of a tour which can offer a chance for her to communicate with teenagers and practice conversational skills. Paul is dreaming of going to an art college.He has a two-week holiday and he's looking for a study tour to great museums. He also shows great interest in historical cities. Peng Liang feels like experiencing Western culture and lifestyle. At the same time, he loves soccer and looks forward to improving his soccer skills. |
A. Students on study tours can experience Australian culture and lifestyle. The program provides students with a chance to develop their soccer skills, learn together and make friends with Australian students. B.Students in our study tour will visit top Chinese universities. You can practice your Chinese with Chinese students freely. Besides, you can enjoy delicious Chinese food and experience Chinese food culture. C.This 12-day study tour helps you learn about Rome's history and art. You may be interested in the best museums in Rome. You can also enjoy longer walking tours of historical cities so that you return home with happy memories. D.Join in our homestay program in Canada! It will bring you a chance to learn about the history and culture of Canada. During this 15 day study tour, you can experience Canadian school life and improve your oral English as well. E. Beijing study tours offer you an experience in Chinese culture, from a Kung Fu show to a Peking duck dinner and a visit to the Great Wall. During a tour, you can go around this city with an English speaking guide. F. Language classes and cultural activities with locals are offered. You can practice your conversational skills in a language lesson that is about youth culture by meeting local Japanese students and comparing teenage life. G. The Educators' Study Tour to Japan is open to middle and high school educators. We provide you homestay with families and school visits. The tour helps you have a better understanding of Japan's education system. |
A: Hello, this is Renmin Opera House.
B: Oh, hi. Do you still have tickets for the piano concert tonight？
A: One moment, please. Uh, yes, there are a few left.
B: That's great!
A: At 7:30.
B: How long will it last？
A: It will last about two hours.
B: Sounds great. Can I book（预订） one ticket now？
A: Yes.
B: Well, but how can I do it？
A: Just go to our website, fill in the form with your information, choose a seat and pay online.
B: Sounds easy.
A: At the gate at least half an hour before the show starts.
B:
A: You're welcome.
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A. When will it start？ B. You can book it on our website. C. What can I do for you？ D. Enjoy yourself. E. Where can I get the ticket？ F. Thank you for your help. G. It's wonderful. |
These days, people have very busy lives, working or studying and spending time with friends and family. So people need to do something different to relax in their free time.
Some people like to go to the gym so that they can keep fit and healthy. Then yoga（瑜伽）can be a good activity for these people.
This helps your body and mind to relax while your body becomes stronger. Many people do yoga every day, and it is an activity which all types of people can do— young or old.
Yoga started a very long time ago in India, but in the last few years it has become very popular all over the world. There are also lots of yoga videos on the Internet, so you can try it at home! If you want to exercise and relax at the same time, why don't you try yoga?
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A. Life today can be very colorful. B. Life today can be very stressful. C. It can give you more energy, too. D. You can find yoga classes in most towns and cities these days. E. However, many people don't like running or using machines to exercise. F. In yoga you can reach out your body and breathe deeply at the same time. |
