A. Don't make up a reason for not attending.
B. It is considered rude to ignore an invitation completely.
C. Look on the invitation for the preferred method of contacting the host.
D. Respond in the manner requested as soon as possible.
E. Send a congratulatory note and a gift, if appropriate.
F. It's important to stick to your original decision.
G. Never send a typed response to a personal invitation.
The turning point of my life was my decision to give up a business career and study music. My parents, though and sharing my love of music, of it as a . This was in view of the family background. My grandfather had taught music for nearly forty years at Springhill College and, much beloved and respected in the , earned enough to provide for his large family. a consequence of this example, my parents upon college instead of a conservatory of music.
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余选项。
Housing swaps are becoming very popular for people who want to travel, but want to stay at a private home instead of a hotel. In this type of exchange, a person swaps his/her house with another person in an area he/she wishes to travel to. In fact, apartments and even yachts (快艇) and recreational vehicles are exchanged as well.
In addition to a housing swap, you can choose a hospitality (好客) exchange in which people host guests in their home, and then are hosted later in their guests 'home. For those interested in arranging a housing swap, there are websites that can facilitate (使便利) the exchange. The benefits of a housing swap are obvious. It is free, so you can save a lot of money.
Some prefer to stay at a private home over a hotel because it is more comfortable, and you can rest at ease knowing that someone is taking care of your home while you're away.
The exchange is built on mutual (相互的) trust between strangers, sometimes thousands of miles apart. So it is difficult to guarantee that the house you are interested in is accurately described and that the person will take care of your home while you're away. When you leave your house, make sure that you leave specific instructions about the home and your expectations. Contact the post office to hold your mail and lock away your valuables. Do any
yard maintenance(维护) and pay last-minute bills.
A. A housing swap is not limited to houses.
B. Besides, it is more flexible and convenient.
C. There are also some drawbacks of a housing swap.
D. You'd better leave the house with a small thank- you gift.
E. Leave it in the same or better shape than it was in when you arrived.
F. This is a social arrangement that provides the opportunity to have a tour guide if you're lucky.
G. It's nice to leave a little welcome gift with information about the area and activities.
He's had to drastically change his game.
Dunhuang Sand Painting — A Call to Cherish (珍惜) Art
Dunhuang, an ancient Chinese city on the Silk Road, has number of historical attractions and the world's most treasured grotto (石窟) art.
Recently, a sand painting was finished at Mount Mingsha, (make) a sharp contrast to the surrounding desert. As the sun rose and set, the painting gradually faded away within a day after (remove) canvas (帆布) over the painting.
This work was accomplished by a young team of (artist) led by Liu Jie, an expert in solid colour sand painting. He (hope) the unique piece would remind people that art can easily fade away without proper protection, and said that the great culture of Dunhuang should be protected carefully.
"It is very meaningful to be part of this campaign to raise awareness. Hopefully, watching the (disappear) of the painted sand can motivate a desire to cherish what is precious and translate it action," Liu said.
The good news is scientists as well as visiting scholars from across the world are drawn to the caves. Thanks to international cooperation and advanced technology, Mogao's relics have been (successful) preserved. All these show how Mogao has built bridges of common understanding and share its (culture) heritage with the world.
为了制止酒驾，政府已经发起了他们的圣诞活动。
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SEL stands for "Social-Emotional Learning," the label (give) to the "soft skills" that students need to be successful. Skills like cooperation, self-regulation, and decision-making are all part of a broad category that (see) as essential for success beyond the classroom.
Students today are coming to school with more fears, more anxiety, and (general) more needs than ever before. Learning how to cope these challenges is vital, but many students still struggle with finding social-emotional balance.
There have been many theories about social and emotional skills are not as strong as they could be. One theory is that as technology access (grow), social and emotional skills decrease.
Authors like Dr. Jean Twenge subscribe to the idea that technology is (blame). In her new book, Dr. Twenge lays out the differences between previous generations and the one she has named "iGen"— term for students growing up after the infiltration (渗透) of smart devices into society.
Dr. Twenge's (argue) is that the immediate satisfaction and overwhelming amount of information available at our fingertips can become an obsession. If not used properly, a smart device has the ability to become extremely (harm) to social and emotional skills.
You may have heard of Niagara Falls, one of the biggest waterfalls in the world. But do you know about the Niagara Escarpment? . Earlier this month, our school went on a hiking trip to this beautiful place.
The weather was cold, cloudy and windy, so we wore many layers to stay warm. We were separated into two groups and went on different routes. The whole escarpment is 725 kilometers long. .
My favorite part of the trail （路线） was the cave. The cave was formed from many different shaped rocks. . We climbed down into the rocks with the help of our teachers. The rocks were steep and slippery （滑的） because they were covered with wet leaves. It was a fun and exciting experience for all of us.
. After walking 5 km without any rest, we were hungry and tired. When our teacher finally said we could stop to have lunch, we were thrilled. After all, this trail was a little different from the ones we were used to. It was more rugged （崎岖的）, with lots of rocks on the path, which made it harder to walk. But it was great exercise.
, but remember to stay warm, stay hydrated （保持体内水分）and have fun along the way!
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Why sensitive kids will make the world a better place
Sensitive children are these special, observant people. They notice when you're sad, and they ask why. They're often old souls with big hearts who want to make other people happy. Why?
Because they're creative. Sensitive kids typically have incredible imaginations. Their creativity shines through in all they do, and ideas just come to them. They show a great appreciation for the arts and they're inspired by the beauty they find in the world. They notice that tiny little caterpillar(毛虫) crawling on the sidewalk and the puffy (松软洁白的) clouds in the sky.
Because they're supportive. They believe in people and want to see them do well. They want to make the people they love happy. Sensitive people are often great listeners — they want to know people and understand what they're thinking and feeling. They want to be there for you when you need them.
They can often bring another perspective to the table because they tend to think differently. They're insightful and reflective — they like to take the time to be alone and spend time with their thoughts. They appreciate calm and quiet moments.
Because they're strategic. Psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron's and author of The Highly Sensitive Child says highly sensitive children are. "" Our sensitive ones are the leaders.
A. They're dreamers.
B. Because they're unique.
C. Because they are emotional.
D. They're going to do big things in this world.
E. They try to build up those around them, not tear them down.
F. They want to celebrate with them if they're happy and excited.
G. Quick to grasp subtle changes and generally behave conscientiously.
